Hi there, my name is Heidi Swanson. 101 Cookbooks is my recipe journal. It's where I write about the recipes that intersect my life, travels, and everyday interests. Often the recipes are from my cookbook collection, sometimes not - they might come from a friend, or I might write about a recipe I created myself.
I focus primarily on natural, whole foods and ingredients - vegetarian recipes that are good for you and for the planet. Welcome!
Many of you have been taking amazing photographs inspired by recipes posted here on 101 Cookbooks. I thought it would be fun to highlight some of those in a more visible manner. If you've cooked something from this website, and want to share your photo of it, here's how to do it: upload and add your photo(s) to the 101 Cookbooks group on Flickr (you will need a Flickr account). Once your shot has been approved, it will show up here in the slideshow. You need to join the group, then add the photographs to our group, or they won't show up here.
Although I love California, I jump at nearly every chance to visit new places. Often times I'll mention a new destination here and you'll generously offer insights and suggestions. Telling me the places I should seek out. It's great. Here's a list of travel-related posts.