Life imitates art

February 15, 2015 by
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Cookbooks that tie-in to books, movies, or television shows are not new. We've got Downton Abbey cookbooks, The Sopranos Family Cookbook, and even Alice's Brady Bunch Cookbook. These range from books that strive for historical accuracy to kitschy tomes following on the popularity of a current show or on nostalgia for a favorite childhood program. Sometimes, however, the cookbooks that… read more

Red velvet on the rise

February 14, 2015 by
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There's no doubt that on Valentine's Day plenty of red velvet cake will find its way onto dessert plates. The cake, which originated in the Southern US, achieved its peak popularity during the cupcake craze a few years back. But recent signs point to its possible comeback on dessert menus, according to Restaurant Hospitality. Red Velvet Oreos recently hit store… read more

A travel notebook inspires a cookbook

February 13, 2015 by
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A graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, Rachel Khoo's passion for patisserie lured her to Paris, where she obtained a pastry degree from Le Cordon Bleu. In addition to working in a Paris culinary bookstore and tea salon, La Cocotte, Rachel has written several popular cookbooks. After years of living in Paris, Rachel recently… read more

Cookbook giveaway – Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook

February 13, 2015 by
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After years of living in Paris, Rachel Khoo recently returned to her hometown of London. Excited by the city's vivacious food scene, Rachel decided to make her hometown the focus of one part of her new cookbook, Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook. You can read an excerpt from the book's introduction and view images from the book as well. The cookbook is… read more

Guacamole, but no brown M&Ms

February 12, 2015 by
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Grammy-winning musician Jack White has recently been in the news for something other than his music. The University of Oklahoma's student newspaper published a copy of his band's tour rider, which included some very specific food requests. The rider went so far as to dictate the recipe for the guacamole that was expected backstage. This specificity isn't new, according to… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

February 12, 2015 by
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Did you know adding online recipes to your EYB Bookshelf is a really great way to build your personal recipe collection? You can now do this even if you have a free membership! Try it out now and see how easy it is. Browse the recipes below, choose one that appeals, click on the link, and add it to your… read more

Advisory group set to remove cholesterol warnings

February 11, 2015 by
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If there's one constant when it comes to dietary recommendations it's that they change frequently. So it goes with the admonitions against cholesterol, which have been part of the US dietary guidelines since the 1960s. But a more nuanced understanding of the role of dietary cholesterol has called this recommendation into question, and now the United States' leading nutrition advisory… read more

Why we’re obsessed with unusual flavors

February 10, 2015 by
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Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the past decade, you've probably been exposed to the flavor combination of salted caramel. It's everywhere, emerging first in chocolates and ice creams, but moving to new territory like crisps (chips for those of us in the States). The Guardian inspects this trend and other, weirder, food flavor combinations. While on a… read more

Chefs, simplified.

February 10, 2015 by
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Geoffrey Zakarian - chef-entrepreneur, TV food show judge (and contestant), big-shot restaurant consultant.  (You might remember his very classy last book, Town/Country, where he presented the same ingredients in "upscale" and "rustic" versions.) But his current book, which was one of my favorite picks last year, is approachable to a fault.  My Perfect Pantry scours your storage areas for things… read more

Chocolate is at home in every course of your Valentine’s Day meal

February 9, 2015 by
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Chocolate may be found in nearly every holiday or celebration, but it's perhaps most closely associated with Valentine's Day. Since one can never have enough chocolate, we'll show you how to incorporate it into every course of a Valentine's Day chocolate-themed meal. Let's start with a cocktail. The Golden kiss from Observer Food Monthly Magazine sounds like the perfect way to start a… read more

The oldest, newest, and most loved cookbooks at Food52

February 8, 2015 by
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You won't be surprised to find that the staff of indexed blog Food52 have extensive cookbook collections. Like many of us, they have more cookbooks than bookshelves to hold them, with books to be found hither and yon. Now they're sharing with us which cookbooks they are "holding onto, cooking from, and buying up." Contributing writer and editor Lindsay-Jean Hard… read more

Brisket’s popularity makes prices rise

February 7, 2015 by
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  Brisket used to be a Texas roadside barbecue and Jewish deli staple. Brisket and corned beef were the foods of working men, and the relatively low price reflected its standing in the world of beef cuts. Recently, however, brisket has been appearing on more and more fine-dining restaurant menus and in fast food joints, and this popularity has driven… read more

Why our love of baking extends beyond the food

February 6, 2015 by
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Here's something for everyone who loves to bake. Lara Rutherford-Morrison of Bustle lists eight things people who bake love about baking that have nothing to do with eating. The first may not have anything to do with eating, but it's close: baking smells awesome. In fact, freshly-baked bread or cookies are so inviting that real estate agents often encourage homeowners… read more

Have farmers’ markets hit a peak?

February 5, 2015 by
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Farmers' markets exploded in the last decade. Spurred by renewed consumer interest in fresh, organic, and local foods, the number of farmers' markets in the U.S. more than doubled from 2004 to 2014. But a recent study reported by NPR's The Salt points to a drastic slowdown in the growth of sales at farmers' markets. The statistics show that from… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

February 5, 2015 by
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Finding the best recipes amongst the millions online is not easy - but you don't have to! The team here at Eat Your Books, searches for excerpts from indexed books and magazines and every week we bring you our latest finds. Every day recipes are added from the best blogs and websites. As a member, you can also add your own… read more

What makes restaurant food taste so good?

February 4, 2015 by
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Have you ever eaten at a restaurant and tried to replicate the meal at home, but felt it was missing something that you couldn't quite pin down? You may have wondered why you weren't able to recreate the flavors you remembered. Asbury Park Press tackles this question in an article fresh from the Jersey Shore. Maybe it's the fact that… read more

Enduring classic desserts

February 3, 2015 by
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Fads come and go, but classics endure. Much like the little black dress never goes out of style, some desserts withstand the test of time and can almost always be found on restaurant menus. Eater takes a look at enduring American desserts as part of their broader look at classic foods. All of the foods featured in this retrospective have… read more

Under pressure

February 3, 2015 by
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I know, I know, it's a completely ridiculous question.  What does that even mean? I ask because this season has been remarkably light on slow cooker books, which I had always thought of as a 4-season staple of the cookbook industry. I'm as devoted to my slow cooker as ever, but right now it's mostly being used as a sous-vide… read more

Culinary disasters of the famous

February 2, 2015 by
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We've all experienced kitchen disasters - burnt roasts, boil-overs, mistaken ingredients, equipment malfunctions, stock poured down the drain, and so on. It can be comforting to know that we're in good company, as The Guardian shows us in its story on culinary disasters of famous food writers and other celebrities. In the article, the stars often relate their embarrassing experiences in… read more

Snack vs. snack

February 1, 2015 by
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There's a hotly contested game in Arizona today. Actually, it's all across the United States, as people make snacks to eat while watching the Super Bowl. The real contest, as viewed by NPR's The Salt, is which game-day snack will will come out the victor. According to the article, over 1.25 billion (!) chicken wings will be eaten today. It's… read more

Memories in the cupboard

January 31, 2015 by
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Most New Year's resolutions have likely been abandoned by now, as S. Irene Virbila of the L.A. Times relates. However, there was one resolution that Virbila was determined to complete, that of cleaning out her kitchen cabinets and drawers. She vowed to get rid of any items she hadn't used in a year's time. In the process of digging through… read more

And ode to sweetened condensed milk

January 30, 2015 by
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Oh how we love thee, sweetened condensed milk. HuffPost Taste has counted the ways and arrived at 30 great uses for sweetened condensed milk. The decadent, über-sweet confection can be found in the cuisines of many cultures, and is an essential ingredient in drinks like Vietnamese iced coffee and desserts like key lime pie, tres leches cake, and magic bars… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

January 30, 2015 by
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Do you find other people's comments on recipes helpful? Have you written your own recipe Notes? It's a great way to remind yourself how a dish turned out and share your experience with the EYB community. On each Recipe Details page you'll find a Notes tab. Adding online recipes to your EYB Bookshelf is a really great way to expand… read more

Americans place second at Bocuse d’Or

January 29, 2015 by
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On Tuesday, the United States culinary team at the Bocuse d'Or did something no other U.S. team has done: receive a medal. They placed second out of 24 teams in the biennial international culinary competition in Lyon, France. Previously, their best showing was a sixth place finish. Norway, which has taken home the top honor five times previously, was the… read more

Forget wings, you can ‘Buffalo’ anything

January 28, 2015 by
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This Sunday, millions of buffalo wings will be consumed at tailgate parties, bars, restaurants, and homes in conjunction with the largest sporting event in the United States, the Super Bowl. The popularity of this game-day snack might make it difficult to find wings in the supermarket, but that's okay because you can get the same great flavor in a variety… read more
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