The day we were all waiting for finally came: the day of the final Piglet judgment! For weeks, we have woken up with just one thought on our minds:what will today's judge decide? We started with sixteen cookbooks, and although we enjoyed and appreciated each and every one -- along with a slew of Community Picks -- there can only be one winner. 

16 of the best cookbooks of 2012. A whole slew of talented and opinionated judges. 1 prize: the coveted Piglet trophy.

We know you've been biting your nails since Day 1 -- since the day when we announced the Piglet would have a twist -- and after today's grand, penultimate judgment, it's finally time. Ready? Pull up a chair, and lean in close. 

16 of the best cookbooks of 2012. A whole slew of talented and opinionated judges. 1 prize: the coveted Piglet trophy.

16 of the best cookbooks of 2012. A whole slew of talented and opinionated judges. 1 prize: the coveted Piglet trophy.

16 of the best cookbooks of 2012. A whole slew of talented and opinionated judges. 1 prize: the coveted Piglet trophy.

16 of the best cookbooks of 2012. A whole slew of talented and opinionated judges. 1 prize: the coveted Piglet trophy.

16 of the best cookbooks of 2012. A whole slew of talented and opinionated judges. 1 prize: the coveted Piglet trophy.

Read up on some of 2012's most-loved cookbooks, tested and reviewed by the one and only Food52 community.   

Today: JenBohn takes on new techniques in Modernist Cuisine at Home.

Read up on some of 2012's most-loved cookbooks, tested and reviewed by the one and only Food52 community.   

Today: Aargersi delves into the hunting-driven recipes from Afield.