Cookbook author Marlena Spieler dies at age 74

July 7, 2023 by
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We learned the sad news late yesterday evening that prolific cookbook author Marlena Spieler has died at the age of 74. She is the author of over 70 cookbooks published worldwide, including Grilled Cheese and Macaroni & Cheese, and has written for Bon Appétit, Saveur, The San Francisco Chronicle, and other publications. Marlena was also a three-time James Beard nominee… read more

Getting up to speed on modern restaurant lingo

July 6, 2023 by
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The food world is never stagnant, and new creations happen at a rapid pace. Just a tick over ten years ago there was no such thing as a Cronut, seven years ago the Impossible Burger didn’t exist, six years ago ruby chocolate was born, and the list goes on. It’s difficult to keep up with food trends and new food… read more

Where does the ketchup go?

July 6, 2023 by
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Some food disputes seem eternal: is a hot dog a sandwich, should chili have beans in it, are brownie centers better than brownie edges, and is cake superior to pie. Another one, and the subject of today's discussion, whether ketchup should be stored in the refrigerator. The answer to that question depends on who you ask. The UK branch of… read more

Honey Cookbook Giveaway

July 5, 2023 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Honey: Recipes From a Beekeeper's Kitchen by Amy Newsome. Amy Newsome is a cook, gardener and beekeeper – and this title is her homage to honey and its deliciously distinct varietals from around the globe. Marvel at the floral intricacies of honey’s terroir and all its wonderful flavours, before… read more

Ed Mitchell’s Barbecue Cookbook and BBQ Sauce Giveaway

July 5, 2023 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of three copies of Ed Mitchell's Barbecue by Ed and Ryan Mitchell along with a 6 bottle set of Mitchell's low/no sugar BBQ sauces. Each winner will receive the book and a set of sauces! Be sure to check out Ed's events to see if he will be in your area. Ed Mitchell… read more

Fireworks in the kitchen

July 5, 2023 by
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My neighborhood was full of the pops, booms, and crackles of fireworks tonight as people celebrated the 4th of July holiday. I only heard them distantly because I was scurrying about in the kitchen. Whenever I have a day off, I almost always plan a huge cooking or baking spree. Today was Cook's Illustrated Strawberry cream cake, plus Greg’s scrunchy… read more

Food news antipasto

July 2, 2023 by
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Cookbook author, food writer and longtime EYB collaborator, Roberta Muir, runs online cooking classes featuring a new cuisine each month. She packages detailed written recipes and step-by-step videos in a glossy eMagazine with lots of extra food, wine and travel info relevant to the month’s cuisine. There are also pescatarian-friendly variations for all meat and poultry dishes. All 26 of Roberta’s existing… read more
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