It's raining cookbooks

Fall is a fabulous time of year -- not just because the weather is beginning to tone down, but because It's Cookbook Season.

A handful of new books have come under the door this week. They look great and promise to add to the pile of food lore coming your way.

Another treat: It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas. The first wave in the Annual Christmas Cookie tidal pool came in the mail today. Land o' Lakes came across with a quintet of cookie selections. Good stuff. We'll make 'em, eat 'em and let you know how they turn out.