This week at Eat Your Books

December 13, 2019 by
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Since our last roundup, Darcie has written articles that include a piece on Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, a cookbook power couple, looking back at the decade in food, St. John celebrates a quarter-century, Tom Parker Bowles on his latest cookbook and the ‘Two Fat Ladies’. Darcie’s weekly food news antipasto is shared every Sunday (#foodnews brings up these information-packed posts). I am a planner… read more

An ode to tiramisù

December 12, 2019 by
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There are people who think tiramisù is not a great dessert. While it's true that in the wrong hands it can be stodgy or one-dimensional, but done well it strikes a perfect balance with its creamy, light structure and boozy notes that cut through the richness. Chris Crowley makes the case for tiramisù, saying that "it is just the right… read more

Meet a cookbook power couple

December 11, 2019 by
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Some people are destined to write cookbooks. At least it seems that way when they are able to write dozens of bestselling books on numerous topics and assemble a huge following. I'm talking about Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, two prolific authors who write about everything from Instant Pots to ham to chocolate cookies. A charming article in The Hartford Courant… read more

Signature Dishes That Matter – Cookbook Giveaway

December 11, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of Signature Dishes That Matter by Pat Nourse, Susan Jung, Christine Muhlke, Howie Kahn and Andea Petrini in our giveaway below. Please note: Eat Your Book members receive 30% off Phaidon titles when using the link provided. In September, Darcie reported on a piece written about this impressive title. A celebration of iconic restaurant dishes that defined… read more

The Jewish Cookbook – Cookbook Giveaway

December 10, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of The Jewish Cookbook by Leah Koenig in our giveaway below open to US, CA, AU and UK members. Please note: Eat Your Book members receive 30% off Phaidon titles when using the link provided. The Jewish Cookbook is an inspiring celebration of the diversity and breadth of Jewish food. This true fusion cuisine evolves constantly to… read more

Looking back at the decade in food

December 10, 2019 by
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Perhaps you have seen the '10 year challenge' popping up in your social media feeds: a photo of someone in 2009 paired next to one from 2019. Another decade has gone by, and humans love to take stock and reflect at the major tickmark on the graph of years. What people do for themselves, Tim Hayward of The Guardian is… read more

St. John celebrates a quarter century

December 9, 2019 by
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If you utter the phrase 'nose-to-tail eating' these days almost anyone with even a passing interest in food will know what you mean. Back in the mid-1990s, when Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver founded their iconic London restaurant St. John, the concept was definitely not in vogue. The pair's eccentric eatery almost single-handedly forged a path for 'nose to tail'… read more

Looking forward to 2020 cookbooks

December 9, 2019 by
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While the last twelve months have provided a great deal of enjoyment for cookbook lovers, 2020 is looming bright and not too far off on the horizon. The last year sped by and while I would like time to slow down a bit I always find joy in the excitement of what is to come. This outline will provide a… read more

Le Cordon Bleu Chocolate Bible Giveaway

December 9, 2019 by
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Enter our giveaway to win a copy of Le Cordon Bleu Chocolate Bible: 180 Recipes from the Famous French Culinary School in our giveaway below. Reminder: enter our giveaway for Pastry School: 100 Step-by-Step Recipes, another Le Cordon Bleu title. Le Cordon Bleu Chocolate Bible: 180 Recipes from the Famous French Culinary School is a chocolate lover's dream that is incredibly… read more

Food news antipasto

December 9, 2019 by
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A crown roast of lamb makes for a gorgeous presentation. It looks intimidating, but having a good butcher goes a long way to making the rack look great. Two adventurous butchers recently attempted to make this impressive roast even more grand, by making a roast that encompasses the entire rib section. Be forewarned that they start with a whole lamb.… read more

Tom Parker Bowles on his latest cookbook

December 8, 2019 by
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Tom Parker Bowles' most recent cookbook, Fortnum & Mason: Christmas and Other Winter Feasts, was released in the UK last fall but only recently made it to US bookstores. Parker Bowles, who writes a weekly column for The Mail on Sunday and is Food Editor for Esquire, recently sat down with Town & Country Magazine to talk about his latest… read more

20 years since the last ‘Two Fat Ladies’ aired

December 6, 2019 by
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Last week I was describing an event to two young women and they asked me how long ago it occurred. I replied "The late 90s, not that long ago." They chuckled, and I then realized that the late 1990s were, in fact, 20 years ago. That is also how long it's been since the last 'Two Fat Ladies' episode aired.… read more

This week at Eat Your Books

December 6, 2019 by
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Since our last roundup, Darcie has written articles that include a roundup of new ideas for edible gifts, Joy of Cooking’s enduring appeal, a new series based on the life of Chef Aarón Sánchez, ’12 days of cookies’ trends, and the possibility of a french fry shortage. Darcie’s weekly food news antipasto is shared every Sunday (#foodnews brings up these information-packed posts). Need some… read more

Midwest Made – Cookbook Giveaway

December 5, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of Midwest Made: Big, Bold Baking from the Heartland by Shauna Sever in our giveaway below. Shauna Sever's Midwest Made: Big, Bold Baking from the Heartland is a love letter to the baking culture of the north-central region of the US. These recipes are influenced and drawn from the immigrants who settled there. In this… read more

The ’12 days of cookies’ trend spreads

December 5, 2019 by
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I don't know who started the '12 days of cookies' phenomenon, but Food Network was the first entity to ask me to sign up for it. For several years now, beginning sometime in late November, I have received a dozen emails from Food Network, each with a different holiday cookie recipe (there is usually a bonus thrown in for good… read more

Is a french fry shortage on the horizon?

December 4, 2019 by
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Even though I make most meals at home and try to eat a well-balanced diet, there are times when a trip through the drive-thru is the best way to get dinner on the table. When that happens, I usually can't resist the allure of fast food french fries. Few things taste better than piping hot fries. That is why an… read more

A new series based on the life of Chef Aarón Sánchez is in the works

December 3, 2019 by
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ABC (US) is developing a new drama based on the memoir by Chef Aarón Sánchez titled Where I Come From. The new show will follow divorcee and chef Zoila Sanchez, a character based on Sánchez’s mother. Inspired by events from Sánchez's own childhood, the show depicts Zoila moving to New York from Texas along with her twin sons so she… read more

Food Artisans of Japan – Cookbook Giveaway

December 3, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of Food Artisans of Japan by Nancy Singleton Hachisu in our giveaway below. Food Artisans of Japan by Nancy Singleton Hachisu, a respected expert on Japanese cuisine, is a stunner. In her latest book, she digs deep into Japan’s rich food landscape with 120 recipes from seven compelling Japanese chefs and two dozen stories of food… read more

Joy of Cooking’s enduring appeal

December 2, 2019 by
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Ask almost anyone in the U.S. to name their favorite cookbooks and you will probably hear 'Joy of Cooking' somewhere in the list. The book, which first debuted in the 1930s, has taught several generations not only how to cook, but also how to preserve food and much more. Abagail Weir explains why Joy has had such longlasting appeal. Weir… read more

Food news antipasto

December 2, 2019 by
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'Tis the season for baking, and one item that many families enjoy this time of year is making a gingerbread house. Whether it's cozy and rustic or elaborate and expansive, gathering around the table to assemble a gingerbread house is sure to create memories. If you are new to this pastime, Australian Gourmet Traveller has a primer on how to… read more

Worldwide Best Cookbooks July – December 2019

December 1, 2019 by
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On June 23th, I shared my Worldwide Best Cookbooks for the first half of 2019. Today's list contains my choices for best cookbooks for books released in July - December 2019. As in past years, there were so many fantastic books to cull through including the re-release of The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern that it made it… read more

New ideas for edible gifts

November 30, 2019 by
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Those of us who are passionate about food frequently look to the kitchen for gifts to give our friends, family, and neighbors for the holidays. While many people give candies or baked goods, there are savory options and items such as homemade liqueurs that also make excellent gifts. We tend to have our favorite tried and true gifts, but sometimes… read more

This week at Eat Your Books

November 30, 2019 by
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Need some cookie inspiration? The Cookie Time article shares many links and ideas for the holidays. Our monthly new cookbook review was shared along with our EYB Cookbook Club Summary in our newsletter. Be sure to check your inbox. Since our last roundup, Darcie has written articles that include a roundup of holiday gift ideas from your favorite authors, the… read more

Fire Islands by Eleanor Ford – Cookbook Giveaway

November 29, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of Fire Islands: Recipes from Indonesia by Eleanor Ford in our giveaway below. Fire Islands: Recipes from Indonesia by Eleanor Ford who co-authored Samarkand is a beautiful and inspirational book that is filled with gorgeous photography. Eleanor transports the reader to faraway lands like no other. This title is filled with food that is organized as… read more

Reheating with ‘art and discernment’

November 29, 2019 by
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Following holidays that traditionally feature a large feast, we frequently include a post on what to do with the leftovers. (See this article and this one for two examples.) Making meals with leftover food is, of course, not a new concept, but there is a fascinating history of the practice in France. In fact, in the late 1800s, French chefs… read more
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