Mast Brothers mount a comeback

Late in 2015 we reported on a controversy surrounding Mast Brothers chocolate, in which they were accused of misleading consumers about their "bean-to-bar" products. After the debacle, the brothers Mast kept a low profile, but continued to work on growing their successful chocolate company.   In a recent interview with Fortune Magazine, the brothers says that the story, while harmful,… read more

My Two Souths – Asha Gomez

When Indian food meets a Southern kitchen and Asha Gomez is at the helm the result is brilliance. My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen from the award-winning chef and restaurateur shares 125 recipes that joins together two of my favorite cuisines Indian and Southern in one vibrant, exciting book. In the pages behind that beautiful cover,… read more

Chefs recall childhood dishes that inspired them

  Everyone has a dish from their childhood that they fondly remember throughout their lives. Chefs are no exception to this; the difference with them is that sometimes these nostalgic foods inspire them to create items for their menus. Bon Appetit Magazine recently asked chefs to share their stories of foods from their past that have sparked something that they… read more

Seeing green for St. Patrick’s Day

  St. Patrick's Day is almost here, and that means green foods will be popping up everywhere. Whether it's sprinkles on cupcakes, green shakes at the fast food joint, or green beer in the bars, a lot of food will be artificially colored for the celebration. You don't need fake colors to enjoy green food for the holiday, however, as there… read more

Araxi: Roots to Shoots – James Walt

Araxi: Roots to Shoots: Farm Fresh Recipes by James Walt and Andrew Morrison is the follow up to Araxi: Seasonal Recipes from the Celebrated Whistler Restaurant, a Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner for Best Chef Book in Canada. This stunner of a title shares 80 classic recipes from Araxi's dining room in Whistler and signature Longtable events. These events are spectacular experiences where Walt… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Araxi Roots to Shoots

Araxi: Roots to Shoots: Farm Fresh Recipes by James Walt and Andrew Morrison the follow up to Araxi: Seasonal Recipes from the Celebrated Whistler Restaurant, a Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner for Best Chef Book in Canada.  This stunner of a title shares 80 classic recipes from Araxi's dining room in Whistler and signature Longtable events. For more information on this title, please see our review… read more

The “umami bomb” for baked goods

  In the savory world, there are plenty of ways to amplify the flavor of foods with ingredients sometimes called "umami bombs" - things like Parmesan cheese, anchovies, and fish sauce. No one has ever really called any ingredient a "umami bomb" on the pastry side of things, at least not until now. Stella Parks, aka The Brave Tart, says… read more

Onions Etcetera – Kate Winslow and Guy Ambrosino

Onions Etcetera: The Essential Allium Cookbook: More Than 150 Recipes for Leeks, Scallions, Garlic, Shallots, Ramps, Chives and Every Sort of Onion by Kate Winslow and Guy Ambrosino is one of the best single-ingredient cookbooks I've encountered. Even though there are so many variations in the allium family as listed in the title itself, it still qualifies for that distinction. … read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Onions Etcetera

Onions Etcetera: The Essential Allium Cookbook: More Than 150 Recipes for Leeks, Scallions, Garlic, Shallots, Ramps, Chives and Every Sort of Onion by Kate Winslow and Guy Ambrosino is one of the best single-ingredient cookbooks I've encountered. Even though there are so many variations in the allium family as listed in the title itself, it still qualifies for that distinction… read more

Italian baking expert Carol Field dies at 76

We have sad news to report, as Italian baking expert and cookbook author Carol Field died today after suffering a stroke, just weeks after losing her husband. The San Francisco-based author was instrumental in introducing food lovers in the U.S. to now commonplace Italian specialties like focaccia, ciabatta and biscotti. She also played a key role in the revival of artisan bread… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

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

Cookbook Giveaway – My Master Recipes

My Master Recipes: 165 Recipes to Inspire Confidence in the Kitchen with Dozens of Variations by Patricia Wells was written by the beloved cooking instructor and author to help build confidence in home cooks. For more information on this title, please see our review post which shares a recipe for Ginger Almond Bars. We are pleased to offer two copies of this title to our EYB Members in the… read more

My Master Recipes – Patricia Wells

My Master Recipes: 165 Recipes to Inspire Confidence in the Kitchen with Dozens of Variations by Patricia Wells was written by the beloved cooking instructor and author to build confidence in home cooks. She begins with breaking down the basics - the importance of ingredients, keeping an organized and clean kitchen, tips for what kitchen items you really need and… read more

Mary Berry’s bolognese controversy

  Few things are more contentious in the cooking world that fights over authenticity. People become incensed when a chef adds, substitutes, or omits ingredients in a recipe that they view as sacrosanct. Whether it's cream in carbonara or peas in guacamole, you can expect a bitter war of words on social media. Beloved BBC food host Mary Berry recently… read more

Turning dinner-making into a dance

  Home cooks often put a lot of pressure on themselves to cook a "proper" dinner. Making sure the meal is balanced and that all of the elements are work together can be a chore, adding stress to what should be a pleasurable experience. This doesn't have to be the case, says Melissa Clark in her new cookbook Dinner: Changing… read more

Eat Offbeat: The Cookbook

Eat OffBeat is a New York food business that delivers authentic and home-style ethnic meals that are conceived, prepared and delivered by refugees resettled in NYC. As I've stated on numerous occasions, I have a passion for ethnic cuisine and any book that brings the food and culture of the world into my home. What a treasure it is to… read more

March Cookbook Previews – Part II

Cookbook Madness continues. My first preview post celebrating March releases shared books with international cuisines, no-waste cooking and healthier options subjects. Today, I highlight Melissa Clark and Deborah Madison's new offerings, a popular blogger's debut title and beautiful books on Sicily and Acquacotta.      If you wish to buy any of these titles, using our BUY BOOK button helps support… read more

A new name revives interest in an old kitchen staple

One of the most popular food trends of late is bone broth. Chefs and bloggers tout it as a superfood with a long list of health benefits ranging from treating arthritis to healing dry skin. Ten cookbooks in the EYB Library contain the term "bone broth" in the title, and all are less than two years old save one, which… read more

Grown & Gathered – Cookbook Giveaway

Grown & Gathered: Traditional Living Made Modern by Matt and Lentil Purbrick shares the couple's growing, gathering, preserving and cooking secrets. It is a guide to traditional skills in a modern world whether you have acres of land or a few potted herbs on a balcony.  Included in this title are over 100 delicious, creative wholefood recpes from Matt and… read more

2017 IACP Cookbook Award winners announced

The IACP announced the winners of its cookbook awards at a ceremony held last night in Louisville, Kentucky. Vivian Howard's Deep Run Roots was the evening's biggest winner, notching up wins in three categories (Chefs & Restaurants, General, and Julia Child First Book), plus it was named Cookbook of the Year.  Other EYB Member favorites snagged a few awards as… read more

Provence to Pondicherry – Tessa Kiros

Provence to Pondicherry: Recipes from France and Faraway from the incomparable Tessa Kiros is pleasure wrapped in words and photographs. Tessa's books are journeys to glorious locales filled with beautiful people and food. I have almost all off her titles and working on procuring the few that I need. This paragraph has me wanting to buy a small home to be able to… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Provence to Pondicherry

Provence to Pondicherry: Recipes from France and Faraway from the incomparable Tessa Kiros is pleasure wrapped in words and photographs. Tessa's books are journeys to glorious locales filled with beautiful people and food. I have almost all off her titles and working on procuring the few that I need. For more information on this title, please see our review and recipe post which shares a recipe for Ashok's Masala Prawns.… read more

A film about pioneering chef Jeremiah Tower set to debut

  Film buffs who are food lovers, mark your calendars. There is a new film titled Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent that chronicles the life of pioneering chef Jeremiah Tower, one of the most controversial and influential figures in American gastronomy. The movie premieres this April in select cities. Tower began his career at the renowned Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley in 1972, where… read more

How to Hygge -Signe Johansen

How to Hygge: The Secrets of Nordic Living by Signe Johansen ushers the Scandinavian lifestyle trend right into our homes. Hygge (pronouced "HOO-gah") is effortlessly orchestrating normal everyday events into special and meaningful occasions. It's a feeling more than an effort that takes pleasure in other people's company along with sharing a meal or warm beverage.  Envisioning Sweden and Norway… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – How to Hygge

How to Hygge: The Secrets of Nordic Living by Signe Johansen ushers the Scandinavian lifestyle trend right into our homes. Hygge (pronouced "HOO-gah") is effortlessly orchestrating normal everyday events into special and meaningful occasions. It's a feeling more than an effort that takes pleasure in other people's company along with sharing a meal or warm beverage. For more information on this… read more
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