This week: Looking before we leap; EYBD cookbook previews; recipes and more

I had another topic planned for this week’s roundup but after coming across a video I have flipped the script. Amanda Rettke author of Homestead Recipes (April 2020) and Surprise-Inside Cakes (March 2014) and the voice behind the popular blog I am Baker and other spin-offs, posted a tearful video which I viewed on Wednesday.

In late June, Amanda shared a recipe on her blog for Cherry pie bombs made in the air fryer. In the narrative of the recipe, she also gives instructions on how to make these treats in the oven if one is without an air fryer. Apparently, there was an uproar about her lack of consideration about not including the instructions on baking these treats in the oven. But, wait, she had.

The air fryer recipe was included in the “recipe card” on the site – but the instructions for oven baking as well as other helpful information such as how to freeze the treats were included in the body of the relatively short post. Meaning, there was no excessive narrative to dig through to find those instructions. I didn’t see all the hateful comments but apparently there were many complaints which lead to Amanda having to block IP addresses, etc. Even in her video, she is still being gracious and offering kindness instead of lashing out. I’m not so kind – I leave a trail of ash when I am wrongly accused. This could explain why I am not a popular blogger or even why I am not invited to many parties. (Wink.)

Even if the full instructions were not included, the recipe called for biscuits and pie filling and a novice sleuth could perform a simple google search that would provide a wealth of information. But again, I stress that the detailed instructions were in the blog post beneath larger font title headings.

I point this incident out because it makes me sad. Sad, that folks jump to nasty comments and berate a blogger who is providing a recipe on her site for free. But even sadder that so many people just don’t read (or even scan) a post before they jump to conclusions. Maybe I expect too much from humankind. I probably do. In actuality all I hope for is that humans will be kind to each other. Life is short, make the pie pops.

Other related posts:

• Food, times are changing and the importance of our words
•  Order up, hold the narrative

The last week on Eat Your Books

Since our last roundup, Darcie has written these articles:

• Finding the right cookbook fit
• This price hike is a really big dill
• World’s 50 Best Restaurants announced
• Get paid to eat state fair foods

Darcie’s weekly food news antipasto is shared every Sunday and the tag #foodnews brings up these information-packed posts from the most current to the first one. Darcie can be followed on Instagram at darcie_bakes.

Jane shared the news that Green Kitchen Stories blog has been indexed. Find out more here: New blog index: Green Kitchen Stories

Since our last roundup, I have posted the following:

• Happy Belly – Quick Bites & Cookbook Giveaway (US/CA)
• Berber&Q: On Vegetables: Cookbook Giveaway (US/CA)
• Fall/Autumn 2022 Cookbook Preview: Part I: The Baking Titles
• August 2022 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary (updated with Saveur’s and Great British Chefs’ club choices and the addition of The San Diego Cookbook Club that meets in person locally.)
• Cookbook deals are frequently updated so check that post often for new sales including our updated Australian section (the ICYMI post explains the post in detail) – please note the addition of LeCreuset specials.
• Looking forward to 2022 cookbooks 
• Please be sure to check our Calendar for updates. Note: This Saturday July 23rd – at the Greenmarket in NYC – Erin Gleeson will be there signing her latest book: The Forest Feast Road Trip.

My Instagram is thecookbookjunkies.

Jenny and the EYB Team

Recently Indexed Titles

Our team of member and pro indexers are working hard indexing titles, both new and old. Below are just a few highlighted titles. A reminder: newly indexed titles will always show up at the top of the EYB Library and your Bookshelf so you will always know which titles have just been indexed. Recent indexed magazines can be found here. For information on member indexing, please see this roundup with more details.

• Claridge’s: The Cocktail Book by Claridge’s
• Mary Berry’s Stress-free Kitchen: 120 New and Updated Recipes for Easy Entertaining by Mary Berry
• The French Baker: Authentic French Cakes, Pastries, Tarts and Breads to Make at Home by Jean Michel Raynaud
• Damn Good Food: 157 Recipes from Hell’s Kitchen by Mitch Omer and Ann Bauer
• Haute Dogs: Recipes for Delicious Hot Dogs, Buns and Condiments by Russell Van Kraayenburg
• The Whole30 Slow Cooker: 150 Totally Compliant Prep-and-Go Recipes for Your Whole30 with Instant Pot Recipes by Melissa Hartwig
• Kyotofu: Uniquely Delicious Japanese Desserts by Nicole Bermensolo and Elizabeth Gunnison
• Today’s Special: 20 Leading Chefs Choose 100 Emerging Chefs by Phaidon Editors
• The Batch Lady: Shop Once. Cook Once. Eat Well All Week. by Suzanne Mulholland

Member Photo of the Week

Pink grapefruit tart from Baking Chez Moi: Recipes from My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere by Dorie Greenspan submitted by Jane

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Featured Online Recipe

Banh mi with omelette and peas from Observer Food Monthly Magazine, July 2022 by Uyen Luu

There are nearly 4,000 online recipes from Observer Food Monthly Magazine indexed in our Library.

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EYBDigital Previews

Recently, we uploaded our 1,379th EYBDigital Preview where a selection of full sample pages are available including the titles below.

Learn more about EYBDigital Previews.

Note: To learn why you cannot add all EYBDigital Preview recipes to your Bookshelf, please read this Help page.

• A selection of pages and 4 recipes from World Cocktail Adventures: 40 Destination-Inspired Drinks by Loni Carr and Brett Gramse Pub date August 3rd, 2022
• A selection of pages and 8 recipes from Simply Chinese: Recipes from a Chinese Home Kitchen by Suzie Lee Pub date August 18th, 2022
• A selection of pages from Quick and Easy Gluten Free: Over 100 Fuss-Free Recipes for Lazy Cooking and 30-Minute Meals by Becky Excel Pub date August 25th, 2022
• 6 recipes from Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals by Melissa Clark Pub date September 6th, 2022

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