Spice support: coriander

June 15, 2019 by
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This spice we are profiling in today's installment of Spice Support has a dual personality. Coriander (coriandrum sativum) exists in two forms, both as a leafy herb and as a seed used whole or ground as a spice. In the US, the leafy form is known as cilantro (the Spanish word for coriander), which is why many people here don't associate… read more

An open letter to Le Creuset

June 15, 2019 by
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Dear fine folks at Le Creuset, I am writing to make a half-hearted request: Stop introducing new beautiful colors of cookware. Signed, Addicted to French cookware in Denver Last Sunday, I attended a knife skills class at Williams-Sonoma and began chatting with Keith, an employee. We are both from New York and have a cookware problem. We commiserated that each… read more

Get enthused to infuse

June 14, 2019 by
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Wander down the aisles of any decent-sized liquor store and you are bound to see scores of flavored spirits. You will find everything from spiced rum to cucumber gin to peach and orange blossom vodka. Usually these flavored liquors command a premium price, and if you end up not liking the taste, you might find yourself with a mostly-full bottle… read more

This week at Eat Your Books!

June 14, 2019 by
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Eat Your Books (EYB) is a website for people who love cookbooks and want to make better use of the great recipes from those books. With EYB, a member can create their own personal Bookshelf and quickly find recipes from their cookbooks, food magazines, food blogs, personal recipe clippings, and favorite online recipes. New cookbooks (as well as older titles) are… read more

Don’t let pronunciation stop you

June 12, 2019 by
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Have you ever been too intimidated by the name of a food to make it? I must confess that I've held back from making certain items to share with others because I did not want to attempt pronouncing the name when someone asked what it was. In my case most of these items are French pastries like millefeuille. Therefore I… read more

Saffron Soul – EYBD Promotion

June 12, 2019 by
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EYBD Title:  Saffron Soul: Healthy, Vegetarian Heritage Recipes from India  Author: Mira Manek About the author: Mira combines her love of healthy eating and Indian flavours to create her own style of vibrant Indian-inspired food. Saffron Soul was published in 2017 and her next title, Prajna, Ayurvedic Rituals for Happiness is due to be released in September of 2019. Mira also… read more

Onions Etcetera – EYBD Promotion

June 12, 2019 by
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EYBD Title:  Onions Etcetera: The Essential Allium Cookbook: More Than 150 Recipes for Leeks, Scallions, Garlic, Shallots, Ramps, Chives and Every Sort of Onion Authors: Kate Winslow and Guy Ambrosino   Our takes you inside this title and features the following Shrimp tostadas  Kimchi scallion omelet  Harissa Harissa fried eggs   What's to love: Everything! I've made several dishes from this… read more

In awe of the restaurant supply store

June 11, 2019 by
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If there is any shopping experience that I enjoy as much as browsing through a cookbook store it is wandering the aisles of a restaurant supply store. Not all of these establishments are willing to sell to the public, but I've found that at the very least they won't kick you out for wandering through the space - and what… read more

Summer 2019 Cookbook Previews

June 11, 2019 by
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For those of us who feel as if we just decked our halls with boughs of holly, it's frightening to realize how quickly six months have passed. June and July are slower months in the publishing world but we still have a few great books to look forward to before August begins the madness that is Cookbooktober. For a peek… read more

Fun facts about KitchenAid mixers

June 10, 2019 by
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It is difficult to imagine a kitchen appliance that is as universally recognizable as the KitchenAid stand mixer. It proudly adorns countertops in countless households in the U.S. and beyond (I spied KitchenAid mixers in a few seasons of GBBO). The story of KitchenAid mixers goes back 100 years, as explained in the recent Taste of Home article listing six… read more

When children write recipes

June 9, 2019 by
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As they find their way in the world, children learn many skills by imitating their parents and other adults with whom they interact. How many of us have said that we learned to cook or bake from watching our parents or grandparents? Although we may have indeed learned from them, our earliest experiences probably were not anything close to skilled,… read more

A day in the life of a recipe tester

June 8, 2019 by
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Cookbook authors rely on recipe testers to make sure that what they are developing for the books will work in the kitchens of the target audience. Sometimes they will ask friends and relatives to do the testing, but much of the time a professional recipe tester is enlisted to ensure accuracy and thoroughness. If you think that sounds like a… read more

National Doughnut Day is worth celebrating

June 7, 2019 by
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When I arrived at work today, several people had brought in doughnuts. I wondered why so many people were celebrating on a random Friday in June until I was reminded that today is National Doughnut Day. Unlike some of the other "food holidays" that are created by the food industry, this special day has roots that go back almost 100… read more

This week at Eat Your Books!

June 7, 2019 by
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Eat Your Books (EYB) is a website for people who love cookbooks and want to make better use of the great recipes from those books. With EYB, a member can create their own personal Bookshelf and quickly find recipes from their cookbooks, food magazines, food blogs, personal recipe clippings, and favorite online recipes. New cookbooks (as well as older titles) are… read more

Baking legend Maida Heatter has died at 102

June 6, 2019 by
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We have just learned the sad news that legendary chef and author Maida Heatter has passed away at age 102. Food writers including Helen Rosner, Charlotte Druckman, and George Geary shared stories on Twitter about how Maida significantly influenced their baking and culinary careers.  Maida's influence on baking cannot be overstated. Her award-winning cookbooks inspire legions of devotees, she is a… read more

What’s new with EYBDigital?

June 6, 2019 by
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Over the last year, the team at EYB has been working diligently on our EYBD platform which provides digital access to the complete book when a member has pre-ordered or purchased a print copy of the title during the promotion period. You do not need to be a paid member to access this feature and EYBD Books are in addition… read more

Prue Leith tells chefs: no more foams or drizzles

June 5, 2019 by
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Drizzles, foams, jellies, and "lollipops of crackling" - these are not a few of Prue Leith's favorite things. In an interview with The Guardian, Leith spouts off on these trends and others that have become popular in recent years. The television host of Great British Bake Off and previously of Great British Menu offers some advice for chefs.  Instead of… read more

Fish and Sushi Master – EYBD Promotion

June 5, 2019 by
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EYBD Titles:   Sushi Master: An Expert Guide to Sourcing, Making and Enjoying Sushi at Home by Nick Sakagami and Fish: Recipes and Techniques for Freshwater Fish by Jon Wipfli   Our  for Sushi Master: An Expert Guide to Sourcing, Making and Enjoying Sushi at Home by Nick Sakagami takes you inside this gorgeous title and features the following  Veggie roll: master variation [Davin… read more

Vegetarian by Alice Hart – EYBD Promotion

June 4, 2019 by
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EYBD Title:    Vegetarian: 101 Recipes Celebrating Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients Author: Alice Hart About the author: A trained chef and former food editor of Waitrose Food Illustrated Magazine, Alice Hart has written for a wide range of publications. She is known for her inspirational, globally influenced recipes. Alice now works as a freelance food writer and food stylist, co-runs intermittent… read more

Gloriously Gluten Free – EYBD Promotion

June 4, 2019 by
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EYBD Title:  Gloriously Gluten Free: Sweet Treats, Cakes, Tarts and Desserts Author: Frederique Jules About the author: Frederique Jules is one of the three chefs behind Noglu, a bakery with locations in France and New York. The team develops recipes for their clientele who seek guaranteed gluten-free food that is also delicious. Her first book was co-authored with her partners Good Without… read more

Andalusia – Jose Pizarro EYBD promotion

June 4, 2019 by
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EYBD Title:  Andalusia: Recipes from Seville and Beyond Author: José Pizarro About the author: Originally from Cáceres, José, has now lived in London since 2000 and is often described as the Godfather of Spanish cooking in the UK. He has worked at some of London's most prestigious Spanish restaurants. For more on this author, please see his biography page. He has authored… read more

Catching up with the ‘Queen of Cake’

June 4, 2019 by
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Would-be bakers that think they are too old to start a second culinary career should pay heed to the recent interview of Sylvia Weinstock (aka the Queen of Cake) in The New York Times. The 89-year-old Weinstock has baked cakes for the likes of Billy Joel and Jennifer Lopez, but she didn't start baking professionally until the age of 50.… read more

Breakfast: The Cookbook

June 3, 2019 by
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Title:   Breakfast: The Cookbook  Author: Emily Elyse Miller About the author:  Emily Elyse Miller is an internationally renowned authority on breakfast. Through her Breakfast Club series she's hosted 40 plus events in over a dozen cities around the globe.   Our takes you inside this title and features the following Scrambled eggs with crushed tortilla chips Blini  Pancakes with butter and… read more

New Orleans chef Leah Chase dies at 96

June 2, 2019 by
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Famed New Orleans chef Leah Chase, co-owner of Dooky Chase's restaurant, has died at age 96. Chase was known both for her Creole cuisine and her civil rights activism.  Chase married into the restaurant in the mid-1940s, and transformed a sleepy sandwich shop into a fine dining destination that celebrated Creole cuisine. During the civil rights movement in the 1960s,… read more

Jack Monroe raises money to distribute copies of her new cookbook

June 1, 2019 by
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It's safe to say that food writer Jack Monroe has never followed convention. Her award-winning blog, A Girl Called Jack (now named Cooking on a Bootstrap), made a tremendous impact, showing the world that you can eat well on a tight budget. To promote her latest cookbook, Monroe has once again eschewed convention, creating a fundraising appeal so she can donate… read more
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