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I like one recipe per page, as it gives me lots of room for notes. For example, I follow the Weight Watchers program, so I can note the points values, as well as any substitutions I might try to make them more WW friendly.
One thing that keeps me sane with recipes is to have one binder for recipes that I have actually made, instead of recipes that I would like to make. That way when someone comments on a dish that I made three years ago, I know exactly where to go instead of wondering where I kept the recipe. It's the smallest book of all my recipes.
I also find that I can never have too many cookbooks. I can always brose at a store and find one more that I want, but when I get to the checkout, I look down at it and say, "Yah, like I really need another cookbook."
When thinking of buying another cookbook, or cutting out another recipe, ask yourself if you are living vicariously though your recipes. Somehow when I cut out a recipe, I think that I have made it and am then satisfied that I made it. Less expense, time, and calories and I feel full.
I enjoy your blog very much. Keep up the good work.