Dorcas Reilly, inventor of the green bean casserole, has died at age 92

October 25, 2018 by
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Whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying that green bean casserole is a staple at Thanksgiving dinners in the US. If you were curious as to how the dish was invented, wonder no more. We not only know when it was invented, but who created it in the first place. Her name was Dorcas Reilly, and she… read more

Omnivore Books celebrates ten years

October 24, 2018 by
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In the last couple of years, we have brought you plenty of bad news about cookbook stores closing down or facing a precarious financial situation. That's why we are excited to share some good news: San Francisco's Omnivore Books is celebrating its tenth anniversary! Eater interviewed owner Celia Sack on how her store has not only survived, but has thrived… read more

October 2018 New Cookbook Review

October 24, 2018 by
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It's the month that we've all been waiting for - October! There are hundreds of books that I need to tell you about and while this review took days, it was a labor of love. I attempted to give you a little peek inside each book that I had on hand in the hopes that this summary provides some insight… read more

Israeli Soul

October 23, 2018 by
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There is pure magic in books that can deliver a world of adventure with each flip of a page. Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious by Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook is such a book. As many of us know, the authors have written two prior books together the award-winning Zahav and Federal Donuts. Their latest offering is sure to be preceded by… read more

How to fix a stuck Bundt cake

October 23, 2018 by
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With all of the gorgeous Bundt pan designs available now, it's never been easier to create a stunning cake without a ton of work. Usually if you grease and flour your pan according to the instructions, the cake will slide right out and all you have left to do is slice and serve. Sometimes, however, despite your best efforts the… read more

Pie Squared – EYBD

October 23, 2018 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no cost to… read more

The cranberry sauce debate: canned or homemade?

October 22, 2018 by
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I grew up eating cranberry sauce once a year, and it was always of the canned variety. The sauce was pushed out of its cozy can into a narrow serving bowl, its rings used as a marker with which to slice the jiggly substance. As far as I can recall, only about two slices were ever removed from the bowl,… read more

My Indian Kitchen – EYBD

October 22, 2018 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no cost to… read more

La Boca Loca – EYBD

October 22, 2018 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no cost to… read more

Peter Meehan joins the Los Angeles Times

October 21, 2018 by
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When restaurant critic Jonathan Gold passed away unexpectedly in July, he left a huge void at his company, The Los Angeles Times. While no one can really replace him, the Times is moving forward with new hires to help plug the hole. We recently learned that one of these recruits is Peter Meehan, co-founder of the late Lucky Peach Magazine,… read more

October 2018 Eat Your Books Cookbook Review

October 21, 2018 by
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We have an incredible community here at Eat Your Books that has flowed into our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club and Sweet Eat Your Books Cookbook Club, places where we share our successes and fails in cooking and baking from specific cookbook titles. Here on the site our recipe notes feature - completed by members and our indexers provide issues… read more

Are you ready to ‘Cook Like a Pro’?

October 20, 2018 by
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Ina Garten has been a go-to resource for cooking advice and recipes for nearly 20 years, ever since the publication of her first cookbook, The Barefoot Contessa. A string of wildly successful books and a television series followed in short order. Tomorrow marks the debut of the third series of her latest show, 'Cook Like a Pro.'  While her first… read more

The Great Minnesota Cookie Book

October 20, 2018 by
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Last weekend, I wrote that there were two cookie books that bakers needed this year. Today, I'm here to tell you about the second: The Great Minnesota Cookie Book: Award-Winning Recipes from the Star Tribune's Holiday Cookie Contest by Lee Svitak Dean and Rick Nelson. This book is one of our Eat Your Book Cookbook Club titles later this year. There… read more

Together – Annabel Langbein

October 20, 2018 by
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Beloved author, Annabel Langbein and her daughter, Rose, have joined forces to deliver A Free Range Life: Together which brings together Annabel's years of kitchen wisdom and commitment to garden-to-table eating, with Rose's youthful enthusiasm for living and cooking sustainably and affordably, to create a guidebook for a fresh new approach to food. Delicious modern vegetarian recipes are accompanied by succulent burgers,… read more

Home Cooking with Kate EYBD Book

October 19, 2018 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no cost to… read more

Featured Cookbooks, Recipes, and the Latest EYBDigital Books & Previews

October 19, 2018 by
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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 new EYBDigital platform allows us to provide EYBDigital Previews (sample pages from cookbooks) and EYBDigital Books (complete digital… read more

2018 Observer Food Monthly Awards

October 19, 2018 by
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The 2018 Observer Food Monthly Awards were presented last evening at a gala held at the Freemasons' Hall in London. The awards celebrate the best in food across the UK, highlighting the work of celebrity chefs as well as local producers and eateries. There are 10 categories of reader awards, plus six other categories judged by a professional panel. Without… read more

April Bloomfield tells her side of the story

October 18, 2018 by
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Since news broke about the sexual assault and rape allegations against Ken Friedman and others at the Spotted Pig in New York, the restaurant's chef and co-owner, April Bloomfield, has not said much about the matter. She says her silence, save from a few lackluster apologies, was held under the advice of her attorneys, who are still negotiating the terms of… read more

Darkness descends onto fall menus

October 17, 2018 by
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As the days grow shorter here in the Northern Hemisphere, seasonal menus move away from the fruits and bright flavors that dominate summer fare. The ubiquitous pumpkin and/or pumpkin spice offerings have begun to make their appearance, much to the delight of some and chagrin of others. Pumpkin may have finally hit its peak, with overall offerings down somewhat from… read more

Apple upgrades its bagel emoji

October 16, 2018 by
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Remember the days when text messages consisted solely of text and not emoticons? Probably not, because emoticons (aka emoji) can be traced back to the beginnings of the internet. The first known use of the "smiley face" ASCII text emoji, :-), dates to the early 1980s. As the old cigarette advertisements that date back even farther said,  "we've come a… read more

Pasta, Pretty Please EYBD Promotion & Anolon Giveaway

October 16, 2018 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

Is The Great American Baking Show coming back?

October 15, 2018 by
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Although ABC is being coy and hasn't yet confirmed it, word on the street is that The Great American Baking Show will return to the airwaves. As one would expect, disgraced host Johnny Iuzzini is out, and talented pastry chef Sherry Yard, who has made several appearances on other cooking shows, will be taking his place. Also out for the… read more

The Cookie Book – Rebecca Firth

October 14, 2018 by
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Rebecca Firth knows cookies. She knows much more than cookies which is evident if you follow her blog Displaced Housewife, but the woman gets brownie points (pun intended) for her showstopping cookie recipes. Her debut cookbook, The Cookie Book: Decadent Bites for Every Occasion is spectacular and a must have for every baker. Two cookie books this season have me excited about… read more

Master Sommelier cheating scandal results in loss of titles

October 13, 2018 by
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If you have ever eaten at a fine dining establishment, you've likely used the services of a sommelier, whether to choose a wine pairing or because one was used to develop the restaurant's wine list. Only the best of the best sommeliers earn the designation of Master Sommelier. The path to that highly desired title includes a battery of difficult… read more

The Staub Cookbook

October 12, 2018 by
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The Staub Cookbook: Modern Recipes for Classic Cast Iron pays tribute to the enameled cast-iron cookware of Staub, with 100 achievable, modern recipes from top chefs and bloggers from around the country.   The beautiful photography that fills this book will surely tempt you to try the recipes as well as purchase more cookware. I had a difficult time choosing which recipes… read more
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