Community cookbooks make a comeback

April 30, 2020 by
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Even if most people do not own a large cookbook collection, chances are good that they have a slim volume of local recipes published by area churches, clubs, or school groups. The Junior League books of the American South may be the most recognized of these collection of community recipes. In my own cookbook collection I have volumes from hometown… read more

Paul Hollywood’s new show

April 29, 2020 by
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Paul Hollywood's steely blue eyes and signature handshake have been fixtures of the GBBO since its inception. Now the baker turned TV host has a new show being broadcast in the UK. Produced by Channel 4, the program is called Paul Hollywood Eats Japan. The going got a little rough for Hollywood in this production, as he made several cultural… read more

Yesteryear’s recipes viewed with a new perspective

April 28, 2020 by
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Entire websites and social media streams are dedicated to poking fun at recipes from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. It can be difficult not to chuckle when you see Spaghetti-Os and hot dogs molded with gelatin to form a ring. Many people have opined on why neon-hued gelatin salads and recipes such as casseroles featuring canned and boxed goods became… read more

Barnes & Noble to quit selling magazines

April 27, 2020 by
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Barnes & Noble, the last standing brick-and-mortar large chain bookstore, recently closed over 500 of its 600 retail stores. Now they have announced that they won't be buying any new magazines and will stop carrying them altogether. This move will undoubtedly hit small publishers and niche publications the hardest. Retailers like Target and Walmart that have been allowed to stay… read more

Food news antipasto

April 27, 2020 by
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There is hardly a news article that doesn't mention the coronavirus pandemic, even in the world of food. Most are informational, some are alarming, and a few are uplifting. We'll start this week's review with one of the uplifting stories. An elderly woman with Alzheimer's was saddened because she couldn't go grocery shopping, one of her favorite activities. So her… read more

Striking the balance

April 25, 2020 by
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For those of us who worked outside the home, lockdown has completely changed the dynamics of eating. My husband and I normally ate the evening meal together, but lunch was a different story, as we were separated by nearly 50 miles during weekdays. While we share some tastes, there are many dishes that I like which he doesn't care to… read more

Restaurants face an uncertain future

April 24, 2020 by
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Restaurants remain shuttered in most of the world, and many have already announced that they will not reopen. Some are riding out the closure by making meals for first responders and medical personnel, many have switched to takeout, and others are feeding the needy with the help of nonprofits. However, most remain in limbo, with owners wondering how they will… read more

Wacky cake makes a comeback

April 23, 2020 by
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Page through any church cookbook from the 1930s onward and you will likely find a baked good called "wacky cake" or "Depression cake". This treat was born out of the need to make something special for dessert that didn't use eggs or butter, items that were difficult to obtain both during the Depression and World War II. Now that we… read more

Online grocery shopping can be…interesting

April 23, 2020 by
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Even before the pandemic hit, grocery stores were implementing online ordering and delivery services. These features became essential almost overnight, but the process is not always seamless. Substitutions can sometimes leave customers scratching their heads in puzzlement, it is a guessing game as to which items will be in stock, and online pickup often comes with a few hiccups. Determining… read more

Can’t find it? DIY it

April 21, 2020 by
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While store shelves are slowly getting back to normal, there are still issues with supply lines, meaning empty spaces for many products. Stay at home orders as well as voluntary social distancing also means you can't pop out for that missing ingredient for a recipe. If you are passing over recipes because you can't find an ingredient, there is a… read more

Cooking burnout: have you hit the wall?

April 20, 2020 by
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Many of my like-minded food loving friends have recently confessed that they have become tired of cooking. Some say they don't want to have to think about what recipe to try next, others are worn down by the physical act of cooking three meals a day for a large family, and a few are tired of doing so.many.dishes. Judging from… read more

Food news antipasto

April 19, 2020 by
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A few months ago we reported on a new Julia Child documentary from the group that brought us the RBG biopic. We've learned that the film now has a distributor, and is set to be released in 2021. Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to the documentary produced by Betsy West, Julie Cohen and Imagine Documentaries’ Justin Wilkes and… read more

A kitchen of grandmothers

April 18, 2020 by
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Nobody cooks like a grandmother. There's something about the love that shines through the food that is nearly irreplaceable. Wouldn't it be great to experience that expression of love through cooking from many different grandmothers? At NYC's Enoteca Maria, proprietor Joe Scaravella aims to do just that. Feeling the loss of his mother and grandmother, he opened his Italian restaurant… read more

The best food shows to stream right now

April 17, 2020 by
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Since the vast majority of us won't be going to movies, plays, restaurants, or other entertainment venues this weekend, we will likely keep ourselves entertained by streaming our favorite programs. If you have run out of shows in your queue, this post may help you find new things to watch. Up first are the best food shows and films in… read more

GBBO winner Nadiya Hussain lands her own Netflix program

April 16, 2020 by
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Although I have love for almost every contestant to grace the GBBO tent, one of my favorites is Nadiya Hussain. Since winning the 2015 title, Nadiya has written seven successful cookbooks, and now she can add another impressive item to her list of accomplishments. Netflix has announced that Nadiya is getting her own show, called Nadiya’s Time to Eat. The… read more

No oven, no problem

April 15, 2020 by
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Like a lot of people, I embarked on a stress-baking bonanza these past few weeks. Now as the flour supply starts to look less robust and as the stronger southern sun streaming into my kitchen makes it too hot to turn on the oven, my baking frenzy has slowed dramatically. I still want to have sweet treats, however, which poses… read more

The secret’s out

April 14, 2020 by
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A few days ago Jenny posted about the chocolate chip cookie recipe released by DoubleTree by Hilton, noting that the cookies were definitely worth the hype. DoubleTree is not alone in handing out formerly "secret" recipes during the pandemic - brands such as Pret A Manger, Waffle House, Disneyland, and even McDonald's are also giving away recipes for iconic products.… read more

A cake that fits the times

April 13, 2020 by
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Today Epicurious found the perfect dessert for our topsy-turvy world: upside-down cake. This is brilliant not only as a metaphor, but also because upside-down cakes are well-suited to infinite variations and can be made with ingredients you probably already have. Kendra Vaculin writes about why she loves this dessert that can be a decadent weekend breakfast too: upside down cakes… read more

Food news antipasto

April 13, 2020 by
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How is everyone doing? I hope you are finding ways to manage stress, boredom, being cooped up with your family, or whatever situation you are facing during this strange time. If cookbooks are helping you cope or escape, please remember the small independent bookstores that are struggling right now. Most of them have been forced to close their shops and… read more

Food writers and chefs on their favorite cookbooks

April 11, 2020 by
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It's always fun to learn which cookbooks famous food writers and top chefs find useful or inspirational. Today our insight into this arena comes via Eater London, where they have polled several food writers and chefs (in addition to Eater staff members) on which cookbooks are their favorites. EYB Member favorites Ruby Tandoh, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi, and Nigella Lawson… read more

Online cookery shows attract more attention than ever

April 10, 2020 by
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The internet was chock-a-block with recipes, online cookery shows, instructional videos before the coronavirus pandemic, but now these items are more vital than ever. New videos from chefs cooking at home have educated, inspired, and entertained us. Yotam Ottolenghi is planning an Instagram live event for 11 April at 5:00 p.m. GMT, where he will provide substitutions for many of… read more

One pan or pot, zero stress

April 9, 2020 by
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When we first started sheltering in place, I suspected that many of us had grand plans of the cooking and baking we would do now that we didn't have the distractions of a commute or other events pulling us away from the kitchen. Various food writers (myself included) said that quarantine was the perfect opportunity to tackle that cooking project… read more

Bauer Media ceases New Zealand operation

April 8, 2020 by
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In a press release last week, Bauer Media Group announced that it was ceasing its publishing business in New Zealand "due to the severe economic impact of COVID-19." This closure will affect many periodicals including Nadia, New Zealand Woman's Weekly, and others, along with their digital counterparts. Subscribers received an email alerting them to the cessation and explaining that any… read more

Sugar, spice, and even more spice

April 7, 2020 by
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Most of the time it seems the sweet and savory sides of the kitchen have a nearly impenetrable wall between them. Baking has its own niche with tools, ingredients, and flavorings that seldom are seen in the world of cooking, and vice-versa. There is some overlap in the use of spices such as cinnamon and cardamom, but more and more… read more

Beautiful bread takes on a whole new meaning

April 6, 2020 by
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Judging from the lack of flour and yeast on many grocery store shelves, there are a lot of budding bread bakers out there. Many will probably be forming their first loaves or perhaps returning to a hobby once abandoned. There's plenty of inspiration for newly-minted bakers, and one Instagram account stands apart from the rest: @vineyardbaker. That's the IG handle… read more
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