Are you a procrastibaker?

  When faced with a task or chore that you need to do but don't really want to tackle just now, what do you do? If you are like a growing number of people, you turn to the kitchen to whip up a batch of cookies, a loaf of bread, or a pan of brownies. Baking to avoid doing other… read more

Boqueria

For over a decade New York City's famed Boqueria restaurants have been distilling the energy, atmosphere, and flavors of Barcelona, becoming a place where patrons share excellent wine and exquisite dishes. The Boqueria franchise has now spread to four New York City locations as well as to Washington, D.C. and I remember being in a cab last month driving by one… read more

Edward Lee’s unlikely journey

Edward Lee is a multiple James Beard award nominee, chef/owner of several restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky, and has been on both "Top Chef" and "The Mind of a Chef." His first cookbook, Smoke & Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen, was an EYB Pick and has received a four star rating from EYB Members. Lee has just released… read more

In Good Company – Corbin Tomaszeski

Corbin Tomaszeski was raised on a farm outside of Edmonton, Alberta where one of his earliest memories is the smell of baking bread in his grandmother's kitchen. With nearly three decades of culinary experience, he has worked at some of the world's largest hotels and was the host of several Food Network shows. When not working or volunteering for charities,… read more

Sous vide’s surprising history

  When you think of sous vide cooking, you probably conjure images of fine-dining restaurants and cookbooks like Modernist Cuisine and Under Pressure. Although the world's top chefs have embraced the technique, sous vide cooking goes back much further than the recent interest. Most people credit two French chefs - Bruno Goussault and George Pralus - with developing and refining the… read more

Jenny v. Modernist Bread – Emile Henry Giveaway

A little over a year ago I shared with you The Making of a Cookbook Collector, the story of how my love of cooking and baking blossomed into a full blown obsession. While I have always been a fearless cook and baker, I've never deeply delved into the art of creating bread. Sure, I have baked a loaf or two, but my… read more

Dorie Greenspan’s advice to new cooks

While we patiently wait for Dorie Greenspan's new cookbook to arrive (Everyday Dorie, coming this October), we can get more of her sage advice from indexed blog Food52. Dorie recently provided the site with her top eight tips for novice cooks, and while they may be aimed at beginners, even confident home cooks will find them useful.  Among the wise… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

EYB wants to make your cooking life easier. Our main focus has always been indexing cookbooks and magazines so you can efficiently search your own collection instead of paging through individual indexes. We also aim to keep members up to date on the best new titles being published. Our latest feature, EYB Book Preview, allows you to view an extract from a… read more

See stunning cakes at Brisbane’s International Cake Show

If you are binge-watch shows like 'Cake Boss' or 'Cake Wars', or even if you are just a fan of cake in general and you live in or near Queensland, clear your calendar for next weekend, 18-20 May. Those are the dates for the 2018 International Cake Show Australia, held in Brisbane.  Event organizers describe the show as "the Top Gun… read more

When recipes lie

  A seasoned cook can generally judge a recipe by a quick glance through the instructions. Novice cooks are at the mercy of the recipe writer, however, and this can pose problems, says food writer Debora Robertson. She assures readers that when a dish turns out badly, it's not necessarily their fault (free registration required for full article). Robertson looks… read more

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen

The lively star of the popular television cooking show, New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton, is back with another cookbook showcasing even more of his delicious Creole and Cajun recipes in New Orleans Kitchen. His earlier titles include Kevin Belton's Big Flavors of New Orleans (indexed for our members) and Big Kevin, Little Kevin (a fun title with 120 recipes from around America and Britain).… read more

Ina Garten is planning an author tour

Ina Garten fans who were excited with she announced that a new cookbook, Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks, was in the works, will be thrilled with today's news. The Barefoot Contessa is headed out on a major author tour to promote the book. In addition to the usual book signing events, Garten will be doing sit down… read more

2018 James Beard Chef and Restaurant Awards

  Yesterday, the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its Chef and Restaurant Awards in a ceremony emceed by Carla Hall at Lyric Opera of Chicago.  The theme for the 2018 awards was "Rise," celebrating the collective spirit of the culinary community and the power of food. Attendees and participants donned pins stating what they rise for, from "equality"… read more

Masala & Meatballs – Anolon Promotion

Asha Shivakumar's Masala & Meatballs: Incredible Indian Dishes with an American Twist marries the the warm soulfulness of Indian spices with American classics. White chicken curry pot pie, Curried shrimp skewers with pineapple, and Potato and chickpea burger with apple cilantro chutney are examples of the magical fusion you will find in this collection of outstanding recipes.  Asha is the voice behind… read more

May 2018 Cookbook Highlights and new EYB Book Previews

After the onslaught of books that March and April delivered, this month's lighter number of releases is a welcomed breather. Today's post will highlight a few of May's titles with my cookbook roundup coming toward the end of the month with a full summary of this months offerings. I am working on promotions for many of these titles here on… read more

Despite criticism, Jamie Oliver resolves to combat childhood obesity

Jamie Oliver burst onto the food scene in the very late 1990s with a rock star persona and serious cooking skills. Since then, the chef has grown his celebrity brand which includes several cookbooks and dozens of restaurants. Although his fortunes in the latter arena have waxed and waned over the years, one aspect of his work has remained steady… read more

Own a slice of history by buying…wedding cake?

We learned several weeks ago that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose to break from the tradition of serving fruitcake at their wedding, opting instead for a lemon and elderflower cake made by baker and cookbook author Claire Ptak. The tradition has held for centuries, and as Atlas Obscura explains, some of that ancient cake is still in circulation.  Dating… read more

Is Joanna Gaines poised to be the next Martha Stewart?

Martha Stewart has long been the authority on all things domestic: cooking, gardening, entertaining, and interior design. There's someone who may soon challenge her as the reigning authority on all things home-related: Joanna Gaines' debut cookbook, Magnolia Table, is on fire. Sales of the book have topped 169,000 in the first week, which surpasses totals for the same time period… read more

Win a baking library of Page Street Publishing titles

As I scroll through upcoming cookbook releases to add to our library, I can always spot a Page Street Publishing title. This publishing house is really making a mark on the cookbook market especially with their baking and international titles - I am a great fan. Today, I want to highlight four special baking titles for our members and give… read more

The truth comes out of the oven

I love to bake, but I consider myself a dilletante when it comes to this hobby of mine. I flit about from cakes to pies to laminated doughs and various types of breads, never spending too much time on any one of them. Since I have a 9-to-5 office job, I haven't dedicated myself to the craft, although I greatly… read more

Bring It! Ali Rosen & Anolon Cookware Promotion

Not so long ago, the word potluck brought visions of mayo-based salads and casseroles left to decompose in plastic-wrapped Pyrex on a crowded table of unidentified offerings. These dishes clearly stated "my creator put no thought or care into my preparation and this is the very least they could do." Ali Rosen is redefining what a potluck means and with… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

EYB wants to make your cooking life easier. Our main focus has always been indexing cookbooks and magazines so you can efficiently search your own collection instead of paging through individual indexes. We also aim to keep members up to date on the best new titles being published. Our latest feature, , allows you to view an extract from a growing number… read more

Andina by Martin Morales Promotion

Martin Morales is an ambassador of Peruvian food and arts. Born in Peru, he left after the Communist terrorist group known as the Shining Path guerrillas threatened his father and has lived in London for over 20 years. He is a self-taught chef who began seriously cooking at the age 9 with his great-aunts in Lima (but started at their… read more

Bombshell from Sweden regarding an iconic dish

  Cities, regions, and even countries take pride in foods that become irrevocably linked to the location - think Nashville's hot chicken or New Zealand's pavlova. For Sweden, the national dish is Swedish meatballs. A recent tweet from Sweden's official Twitter account, however, has shocked the collective conscience of the country. "Swedish meatballs are actually based on a recipe King… read more

Disney is launching an online food channel

At its annual presentation to advertisers of upcoming new video content, the Walt Disney Company announced that it was creating a new online channel and editorial site dedicated to food. The digital brand, called Disney Eats, will host culinary shows and products aimed at families. The content, much of which was created in a partnership with global entertainment company  Tastemade, includes shows… read more
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