I found out about embedded CBs once a few years back when (fortunately) flying with an instructor on a longish trip. It wasn't fun, but taught me a lot about icing, especially when the pitot heater failed
Has since made me very wary of days with CBs around and I think i err too much on the side of caution - have binned many a cross-country trip when they have been bubbling up. Another concern in the SE is that you often don't have much room for manoever due to controlled airspace. I do find though that CBs that seem to cover a massive area from the ground can look much more isolated once you're airborne....
Fuji - if you can recommend a specific book I'd be interested