How the dockworkers’ strike could affect the food supply

October 1, 2024 by
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The International Longshoremen's Association walked off the job at 36 ports from Maine to Texas at midnight Tuesday, the first such strike in almost 50 years. The strike comes as workers were protesting wages and the threat of automation, among other issues. The walkout will affect a wide swath of commodities ranging from shoes to auto parts to food and… read more

Food news antipasto

September 30, 2024 by
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Does it feel like you've been seeing more food cross-branding partnerships lately? It's not your imagination, food companies are doing collaborations in increasing numbers. One of the latest was Coca-Cola Oreos paired with Oreo-flavored Coke Zero. This follows on the heels of things like Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream and Dr. Pepper Peeps. Are consumers demanding these pop-culture mashups? Eater's… read more

IACP Cookbook Award winners 2024

September 26, 2024 by
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The International Association of Culinary Professionals announced the winners of its 2024 Cookbook Awards (along with other food media and writing awards) this evening at its 2024 Summit held in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to this year’s winners, the IACP inducted three cookbooks into its Culinary Classics, which is a like a Hall of Fame for cookbooks. The IACP also presented… read more

Art in (and of) the kitchen

September 25, 2024 by
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Visit any art museum and you will find food depicted in a large number of the paintings on display. There are many reasons painters choose the subjects of food and dining: food contains a lot of symbolism, and as Anne Ewbank points out in a recent Gastro Obscura article, food paintings "also were a way for artists to flex their… read more

Have a glut of produce? There’s a batch for that

September 24, 2024 by
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Gardeners know this scenario all too well: one day you are admiring the massive quantities of vegetables ripening on the vine, and the next day you are cursing the massive quantities of vegetables ripening on the vine. The best way to deal with this abundance? Make items in large batches that you can freeze or preserve. The Guardian offers a… read more

Food news antipasto

September 22, 2024 by
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We learned this week that celebrated Australian-Lebanese chef Greg Malouf has died at the age of 64. Born in Melbourne, the award-winning chef helmed various restaurants in Australia before moving to Dubai in 2013 to open two restaurants, Cle Dubai and Zahira. Known as the "godfather of Middle Eastern cuisine" in Australia, Malouf created contemporary takes on Middle Eastern food starting with… read more

Bananas are in an existential crisis

September 21, 2024 by
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Bananas are the most popular fruit in the world. It's easy to why, as they are inexpensive, extremely portable, make great additions to breakfast cereal and oatmeal, and even when they are overripe they can still be used in quick breads or popped into the freezer to be used in smoothies. As a testament to their popularity, the EYB Library… read more

Tupperware files for bankruptcy

September 20, 2024 by
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Tupperware, the plastic storage container company that once dominated the market, recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. With the proliferation of cheaper, and frankly better, storage options, it's a wonder the 70-year-old company made it this far before entering bankruptcy. Its sales model, once an innovative concept that empowered millions of women to earn money outside of the home,… read more

The rise of cute food

September 18, 2024 by
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Cute food is nothing new - bloggers have been making adorable cake pops, cookies, and other sweet items for years. Kim-Joy's cute animal-themed bakes led her to the finals on GBBO. But until recently, cuteness was limited to desserts, sweets, and possibly snacks. However, creating cute savory foods is taking off, explains Elyse Inamine, writing for Taste. Macarons from Baking… read more

The case of the disappearing ingredients

September 17, 2024 by
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A recent Forum topic started by Member Indio32 caught my attention because it confirmed something that I have been noticing in my local supermarket. The issue is that some ingredients - mainly more traditional or 'old-fashioned' items - seem to be disappearing from grocery store shelves. The issue raised is broader than just one country as people from Australia, the… read more

Food news antipasto

September 16, 2024 by
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Eater staff published their favorite cookbooks coming out this autumn. You will probably see most, if not all, of these books in Jenny's upcoming reviews, but it's helpful to get perspective from other food writers. Of the new releases, they highlight books from Martha Stewart, Carolina Gelen, Paola Velez, and Yotam Ottolenghi saying these and other releases "will make you… read more

KitchenAid makes a bold move with its newest mixer

September 14, 2024 by
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It's no secret that I am a KitchenAid stan - I have a 7 quart Professional and most of the accessories that they offer. Even though I have a standard color (Empire Red), I never had mixer envy even when a gorgeous new hue hit the scene - until now. KitchenAid's latest stand mixer is a knockout but it is… read more

How much cinnamon is safe to eat?

September 13, 2024 by
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Earlier this year we posted a note about worrying lead levels in some brands of ground cinnamon. Consumer Reports recently followed up on those concerns with its own testing of several different brands of cinnamon available in the US and provided guidance on which brands would be safe to eat, and which should be avoided. Even with that knowledge you… read more

A toast to toast

September 11, 2024 by
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A piece of quality bread can be enjoyed on its own, but it's even better when toasted (there, I said it). Slathering the toast with salted butter elevates it yet again and it can become sublime with additional toppings. Toast topping is the subject of a recent Guardian Kitchen Aide column by Anna Berrill, which expounds on what chefs think… read more

When it’s okay to have a fire in the kitchen

September 11, 2024 by
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Ever since humans conquered fire, we have been fascinated by it. Therefore it's no surprise that we use fire or combustion in celebratory ways, whether as fireworks, bonfires, or even in our food. Since at least the 1700s, when crème brûlée flambé was allegedly invented, enterprising cooks have found ways to bring fire into the dining room, most often as… read more

Food news antipasto

September 8, 2024 by
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It's often been said that food is love, but some Spanish shoppers are taking it quite literally. It seems the latest craze to hit Mercadona supermarkets is looking for love in the produce aisle. People are using certain foods - mainly pineapple - as a sign that they are interested in a romantic partner. With fruit prominently placed in their… read more

Saying goodbye to a season

September 8, 2024 by
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Just like that, the sun's angle has shifted, the daylight hours are noticeably shorter, and the morning air is crisp and cool. Of course the process has been more gradual, but at this time of year it almost seems like Mother Nature flips a switch to usher in the next season. While it can be difficult for a warm weather-loving… read more

Philadelphia is getting a new cookbook store

September 6, 2024 by
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We love welcoming new cookbook stores to the world, and this one is especially satisfying because Philadelphia has been without a cookbook store since The Cook Book Stall in Reading Terminal Market closed in 2017. But soon the City of Brotherly Love will once again boast a cookbook store as Binding Agents plans to open its doors this fall. The… read more

Simpler than simple

September 5, 2024 by
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In a recent story in Eater, writer Halima Mansoor explains that you should always make tomato sauce from scratch, because it's always worth the effort. Matt Adler, the chef behind Washington, D.C. red-sauce joint Caruso’s Grocery, agrees, saying: “I am never ever going to use jarred sauce in my house, because for me, it doesn’t taste delicious.” On an intellectual… read more

Civil Eats removes paywall

September 3, 2024 by
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Civil Eats, an award-winning independent food news website that covers the areas of food and agriculture, especially through the lenses of how these systems intersect with policy, health, and the environment, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary (coincidentally making it the same age as EYB!). In honor of the site's birthday, they have removed its paywall for at least the next… read more

Food news antipasto

September 1, 2024 by
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You can find a food-related vector to almost any event in the world, and music concerts are no exception. With the news that the Gallagher brothers were reuniting for an Oasis tour, the hospitality industry is abuzz. Hotels, bars, and restaurants are all gearing up for next summer's concerts. The estimates are that the five Manchester tour dates could result… read more

One cup, many weights

September 1, 2024 by
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One of our Members recently emailed us a question that has likely been pondered by bakers ever since the kitchen scale was invented: just how much does a cup of flour weigh? While I have extolled the virtues of weighing ingredients before, I did not focus on the weight of flour specifically, although it is arguably the most critical weight… read more

Hate pineapple on pizza? Consider the banana

August 29, 2024 by
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The question of whether pineapple belongs on pizza can spark heated arguments. But if you think that pineapple has no place on pizza, there's another tropical fruit you may consider an even less worthy ingredient: banana. Banana pizza is popular, at least in Sweden, where it is usually paired with curry spices. Smithsonian Magazine traces the history of this unusual… read more

A grain of truth

August 29, 2024 by
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Because I am always looking for something interesting to bring to our Members' attention, I visit a lot of websites and ingest a lot of social media. The signal-to-noise ratio is quite low, because there is an astonishing amount of inconsequential and frankly boring food news, trends, and stories floating around. Content creators grasp at flimsy ideas and writers create… read more

Are you cuckoo for coconut?

August 27, 2024 by
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Coconut can be a divisive ingredient - maybe not as much as cilantro/coriander, but polarizing nonetheless. As someone who adores coconut, I don't mind the haters. It just means there is more of that rich, coconutty goodness for me. One of the great things about this tropical plant is its versatility. You can use it in savory or sweet applications,… read more
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