The changing face of food writing

  Since the age of Apicius, the art of writing about food has waxed and waned in popularity. It's probably never been more fashionable than it is now, says writer Bryan Curtis. He notes that in this era of food bloggers, celebrity chefs, and Instagram, a problem has emerged: everyone wants to read about food but it's getting more difficult… read more

March Cookbook Previews

The second greatest time of the year apart from Cookbooktober, that period from September through November, is the Spring when a whole new batch of great cookbooks are released. March comes in strong with so many exciting titles that I'll probably need to do three preview posts to get them in. We need to coin a phrase for March and… read more

Two Weeks of Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

At Eat Your Books we want to bring you the best recipes - our dedicated team searches out and finds online recipes excerpted from newly indexed cookbooks and magazines. New recipes from the best blogs are indexed daily and members index their favorite online recipes using  the Bookmarklet all the time. Below you'll find this week's recommendations from the EYB team.… read more

BBC to launch new cookery show

Many fans of The Great British Bake Off were saddened when they learned the program would move to Channel 4 from its home on the BBC. But it looks like viewers might be able to have their cake and eat it, too. The BBC has just announced a new show that could rival the beloved GBBO, because it stars one… read more

Shortcuts that aren’t so short

  I will eat almost anything that is encased in puff pastry. Although the puff that is found in most supermarket freezers will suffice, nothing beats the homemade version. It is, however, fairly intensive to make at home and, between all of the rolling and resting, it takes a fair amount of time. So I would welcome a shortcut that… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – A Meatloaf in Every Oven

A Meatloaf in Every Oven: Two Chatty Cooks, One Iconic Dish and Dozens of Recipes - from Mom's to Mario Batali's by Frank Bruni and Jennifer Steinhauer delivers fun and sustenance in the form of warm, comforting meatloaf recipes. Who doesn't like their meatloaf glazed with witty banter? Marilyn Pollack Naron's illustrations adorn this fun title that pays tribute to the… read more

A Meatloaf in Every Oven – Frank Bruni & Jennifer Steinhauer

A Meatloaf in Every Oven: Two Chatty Cooks, One Iconic Dish and Dozens of Recipes - from Mom's to Mario Batali's by Frank Bruni and Jennifer Steinhauer delivers fun and sustenance in the form of warm, comforting meatloaf recipes. Who doesn't like their meatloaf glazed with witty banter? Marilyn Pollack Naron's illustrations adorn this fun title that will have you gathering… read more

Essential tools for cooks

One of the greatest pleasures for someone who loves to cook is browsing the aisles of a well-stocked kitchen store. The vast array of gadgets, tools, and equipment can be both eye-opening and envy-inducing. One can be mesmerized by the allure of a beautiful tool and take it home with visions of the delicious food to be made using it,… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Ottawa Cooks

Ottawa Cooks: Signature Recipes from the Finest Chefs of Canada's Capital Region by Anne DesBrisay brings readers recipes from forty-one of Ottawa's most inspirational cooks including dishes from fine restaurants, food trucks and farmhouse kitchens.  For more information on this title, please see our review post which shares a  recipe for Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash, Feta & Cranberries. We are pleased to offer one copy to… read more

Ottawa Cooks – Anne DesBrisay

Ottawa Cooks: Signature Recipes from the Finest Chefs of Canada's Capital Region by Anne DesBrisay brings readers recipes from forty-one of Ottawa's most inspirational cooks including dishes from fine restaurants, food trucks and farmhouse kitchens. And more importantly proves that Canada has so much to offer besides its darling Prime Minister.    With more than eighty recipes that focus on the… read more
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