Food news antipasto

October 20, 2019 by
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Many EYB Members probably know about the Cookbook Co. Cooks, the cooking/cookbook store located in Calgary, Alberta. They announced some sad news earlier this week, as one of the company's founders, Jean Norton, died earlier this month. In a Facebook post, The Cookbook Co. recalled that "Jean was generous, an incredible cook and baker, and emanated a constant joie de… read more

The difference between shallots and onions

October 19, 2019 by
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At first glance, a shallot seems like a slimmer, smaller version of its cousin the onion, but they have different flavor profiles and are not equal substitutes for another. As Palisa Anderson writes in The Guardian, each of these wonderful members of the allium family has uses that will best highlight its unique characteristics. While shallots resemble onions in outward… read more

Observer Food Monthly Awards 2019

October 18, 2019 by
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Last evening at the Freemasons Hall in London, the winners of the 2019 Observer Food Monthly Awards were announced. The awards celebrate the best in food across the UK, highlighting the work of celebrity chefs as well as local producers and eateries. There are ten categories of reader awards, plus several other categories judged by a professional panel. The evening's… read more

Check out Martha Stewart’s new cookbook library

October 17, 2019 by
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It's difficult to imagine that someone as accomplished as Martha Stewart was once a novice cook, but everyone has to start somewhere. As a newlywed, Stewart purchased a copy of Joy of Cooking, like countless others who embarked on their cooking journey through that book's pages. You will probably not be surprised to learn that Stewart has amassed a rather… read more

Learn the difference between seltzer, club soda, and sparkling mineral water

October 16, 2019 by
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What is fizzy, non-alcoholic, and can be found in any manner of drinks and foods? If you answered any of the three items listed above, you are correct. Despite their similarities, each of them has its own best use, and Eater is here to explain the differences between them. The most basic of the three is seltzer, which is nothing… read more

Why pumpkin spice is associated with fall

October 15, 2019 by
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Love them or hate them, Starbucks' pumpkin spice lattes have been in stores since August 29 - the earliest ever release for this drink that ostensibly celebrates fall weather. (Did anyone even look at a weather report before choosing that date?!) Now that cooler temperatures have finally arrived in most of the Northern Hemisphere - really cool if you are… read more

Meet MasterChef Australia’s new hosts

October 14, 2019 by
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Back in July, we reported that all three of MasterChef Australia's hosts quit in a pay dispute following months-long negotiations. Several names were floated as being potential replacements for the trio of Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris. The wait is over, as we now know who the judges will be for the upcoming season of the program. At least one of the… read more

Food news antipasto

October 14, 2019 by
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Since I read cookbooks voraciously and have been an avid cook and baker for decades, it's hard to stump me with a vegetable or fruit that I haven't at least read about. This week it did happen, and the vegetable in question is celtuce. Curious to find out more? Check out a recent article in The Guardian about this so-called… read more

Everything you need to know about Dutch ovens

October 13, 2019 by
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My Dutch ovens are the workhorses of my kitchen: I use them to sear, simmer, roast, fry, and bake. It seems like there is nothing these beauties can't do. However, when I was a novice cook I was unfamiliar with Dutch ovens and had no idea of how to use this type of cookware. If I had read an article… read more

You can’t take it with you

October 11, 2019 by
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Intellectual property rights are generally not considered scintillating dinner conversation (unless you are an IP lawyer, and even then it's iffy). However, discussion of that topic is becoming more common in restaurants - at least in the back of the house. The issue is becoming more prevalent in the age of celebrity chefs who often build a brand around the… read more

Cooking with tamarind

October 10, 2019 by
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My initial exposure to tamarind came when I tried pad Thai for the first time. Almost immediately after I ate my meal, I was looking up recipes for it so I could make it at home. That's when I encountered tamarind, which was an unfamiliar ingredient to me because I was raised on meat and potatoes in the upper Midwest.… read more

Historic menu inspires an artful cookbook

October 8, 2019 by
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Art inspires life inspires art. This truism is fully in effect in Esther Choi's new cookbook titled Le Corbuffet: Edible Art and Design, out this month from Germany's Prestel publishing house. The journey to writing a cookbook began as a series of dinner parties that Choi - an artist, architectural historian, and self-taught cook - hosted for friends after she… read more

Tools that the pros can’t cook without

October 7, 2019 by
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Kitchen gadgets and appliances are always changing, with home kitchens the target for the vast majority of them. Have you ever wondered which (if any) of these tools chefs actually find useful or even indispensable? Gear Patrol has your answer - they recently surveyed chefs to find out the kitchen equipment they turn to over and over againn. As you… read more

Food news antipasto

October 6, 2019 by
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Talented cookie artists attract huge numbers of followers on Instagram and Facebook with amazing, intricate detail on their edible masterpieces. If you love seeing these creations and also like a good history lesson, then you will love Jasmine Cho. She uses the medium of intricate, hand-drawn cookie portraits of Asian American figures as a way to increase representation and raise awareness… read more

Diana Henry’s favorite new fall cookbooks

October 5, 2019 by
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When Diana Henry makes a list of her favorite new cookbooks, it's time to drop everything and make certain that you have all of them on your bookshelf and if not, to get them on the way as soon as possible. The bestselling author knows her way around both storytelling and recipe writing. She spent weeks going through the best… read more

Break free from black pepper

October 4, 2019 by
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I've always been a big fan of black pepper - it's warmth and earthiness are comforting to me. Perhaps I like it so much because almost everything I ate as a kid was liberally sprinkled with this spice. Strange as I might find it, there are plenty of people who don't like pepper or are allergic to it. So what's… read more

Apples are a sweet introduction to fall

October 3, 2019 by
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The news cycle these days can be nearly be measured in nanoseconds, with one crazy headline appearing after another. While nothing seems settled in the world, it can be reassuring to see the change in the seasons which serves as a reminder that this, too, shall pass. In much of the Northern Hemisphere, fall is in the air with crisp… read more

Cookbook writing is not the path to riches

October 2, 2019 by
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“Nobody wants to talk about how hard it is to get by as a writer.” This is part of what bakery owner and bestselling author Alison Robicelli explains to The New York Times about writing a cookbook. Robicelli and other authors recount tales of publishers approaching them with offers that included no advance, no budget for food, and no funds… read more

Can there be only one?

October 1, 2019 by
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At last count, there are over 100 “best” chocolate chip cookie recipes in the EYB Library. That doesn’t even include the recent craze of Levain Bakery copycat recipes, or recipes describing themselves as "perfect" chocolate chip cookies. Browsing through the Library, we see that some authors are convinced that they have created the best cookie for any occasion. See, for example, The best chocolate… read more

Family recipes that revealed a secret

September 30, 2019 by
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When Genie Milgrom was growing up, she never noticed that a family secret lurked in the recipes that her mother and grandmother made. Raised in a devoutly Catholic household, Milgrom never questioned the idiosyncrasies of her family's foods. They never mixed meat and dairy in the same meal, and they always cracked eggs into a separate bowl to make sure… read more

Food news antipasto

September 29, 2019 by
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We have some fun news and great tips in this week's edition. We begin with an interview with the inimitable Maggie Beer, who is one of Australia's best-known food personalities. Gourmet Traveller recently sat down with Beer to discuss a variety of topics, including gardening, opera, and her views regarding pineapple on pizza. (Don't forget that we have a complete… read more

The whey you like it

September 28, 2019 by
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If you have ever made homemade cheese - whether fresh cheese like ricotta or a firm cheese like cheddar - you have probably been faced with the dilemma of what to do with the whey that remains after straining the curds. Zoe Williams recently confronted this issue after she took a cheesemaking course, and she found several uses for this… read more

A guide to squash varieties

September 27, 2019 by
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When I browse the farmers' market stands come fall, the number and variety of squash always amazes me. The colors, shapes, and textures are so varied and beautiful that I sometimes buy several types just so I can display them in my kitchen. Some of the time I don't even know what varieties I have, which can make it challenging… read more

How authors got their cookbook deals

September 26, 2019 by
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The publishing world is a murky and Byzantine industry to outsiders (and frankly, to insiders as well). Learning the ins and outs of the business can take years, which is why it is so difficult for aspiring authors to get published. Recently Eater talked to three different cookbook authors - Molly Yeh, Von Diaz, and Priya Krishna - to ask… read more

Get ready for Rosh Hashanah

September 25, 2019 by
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Eating apples dipped in honey is a tradition on Rosh Hashanah, but there are many more food-related customs for the Jewish New Year. Several other symbolic foods are also typically eaten to celebrate this holiday. Each of these foods — pomegranates, dates, string beans, beets, pumpkins, leeks, and fish heads — symbolizes a wish or blessing for prosperity and health in… read more
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