October 2006 assessment

Number of recipes made this month: 16. I was away though...

Assessment by book:

• How to Eat - last month at 85, this month at 89 (4 recipes)
  
• Domestic Goddess - last month at 10, remaining at 10
  
• Forever Summer - last month at 4, remaining at 4
  
• Feast - last month at 41, this month at 51 (10 recipes)
  
• Nigella Bites - last month at 18, this month at 20 (2 recipes)

Size of repertoire: From 97 to 109 repeatable recipes.

Cost: $154.

New toys: I did get a new blender as part of my visa rewards programme.

Cooking skills/experiences: Involtini.

New ingredients: Lavender, kaffir lime leaves.

The best photo: Definitely not #162 - how blurry! Nothing stands out, but #164 only cos it's from a different angle.

Best savoury dish: The involtini.

Best sweet dish: French-Canadian toast.