Cookin' Up Inspiration

Receiving new inspiration often happens while I do something creative unrelated to the area I am trying to be creative in. Lately cooking has been a new way for me to create something I can share with others. While I cook, I tune out every thing else and this has led to me thinking of new solutions to graphic design problems. The lesson here is that if you expose yourself to new ideas it helps keep up your creativity. You can't take out creative ideas from your brain if you aren't actively putting something in it.

With that said I just received the Bouchon cook book, as a gift so I now have new info to put in the ole noggin. I bet it will lead to more ideas in and out of my kitchen. For those unfamiliar with Bouchon Bistro, it is based on french bistros that serve a sort of family style meal in a home like atmospheres. 

The owner of French Laundry, Thomas Keller decided to open Bouchon as a more casual cozy culinary where one can be social and relax.

I'll share what I learn from my new cook book in future blog entries. In the meantime please share you favorite cook book titles in your comments. I am always looking to grow my collection.