Meet the baker behind the beautiful pies of Instagram

January 12, 2018 by
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  Internet fame can be overwhelming and fickle, as Lauren Ko is discovering. Ko is the baker who has quickly developed a huge following - over 100,000 people follow lokokitchen on Instagram - over her intricately decorated pies. Even though most of the comments she has received are positive, a few people have sent her hate mail.  In Ko's interview… read more

Your cookbook collection could be worth more than you think

January 11, 2018 by
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  When you think of collectible cookbooks, you probably consider volumes like a first edition of Joy of Cooking or a signed copy of Mastering the Art of French Cooking, both of which are highly sought after books. But these aren't the only cookbooks that are worth collecting. According to Food & Wine, many other volumes may be valuable as well.… read more

New year, same celebrity diet books

January 10, 2018 by
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  You can tell when the year changes in many ways: the days are getting longer (or shorter), calendars are all 50% off, organizing and cleaning items are on sale, and celebrity diet books appear in bookstores. While these cookbooks may inspire some people, Anthony Warner is one person who remains unimpressed. He provides scathing reviews of five celebrity diet… read more

Finding deliciousness in unexpected places

January 9, 2018 by
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  When you enter an upscale grocery store or posh farmer's market, you expect to see the finest produce and the highest-quality foods. Shopping in one of these establishments can be a pleasant experience, as they are usually well-appointed, attractively lit, and have helpful staff. As good as that shopping experience may be, nothing compares to the joy in finding… read more

The New Yorker adds a food department

January 8, 2018 by
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  The New Yorker is known for in-depth, thought-provoking articles about a variety of topics, including the occasional food article. We won't be able to say "occasional" much longer, as the magazine announced today that it now has its own food department. As editor Michael Luo notes in his announcement, The New Yorker has a long tradition of offering quality… read more

It’s not just for breakfast anymore

January 7, 2018 by
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  If you have children, chances are good that you have a few boxes of breakfast cereal in your cabinets. You might not think about using them in your cooking and baking, but they can be used in a surprising number of ways. Taste of Home put together a slideshow of 30 ways to use cereal for everything from snacks… read more

Predictions for the best and worst in food for 2018

January 6, 2018 by
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  Our local (rural) radio station just ran a piece about the estimation that, after years of declining consumption, the prediction for 2018 is that people in the U.S. will eat more meat than ever before. That got me wondering what else might be in store, food-wise, for the new year. Food Republic has a few ideas, and offers its… read more

Cold weather baking adjustments

January 5, 2018 by
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  Baking in the summer heat has obvious challenges: butter melts, humidity ruins meringue, and frosting slumps. Wintertime baking also contains obstacles, even if they aren't quite as noticeable. Stella Parks (aka Bravetart) explains the problems you can encounter in a cold kitchen and the changes you should make for cold weather baking.  Parks advises that just a few degrees… read more

Gastro Obscura brings you weird foods and more

January 4, 2018 by
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You might have heard about Atlas Obscura, the self-described "definitive guide to the world's wondrous and curious places." Their articles about unique and undiscovered places have been  responsible for more clicks than I care to admit from my social media feeds. Now there's even more to love about the quirky site, as they have launched a companion website called Gastro Obscura,… read more

Australia’s top restaurants named

January 3, 2018 by
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  The Australian Good Food and Travel Guide (AGFG) has just announced its Chef Hat award winners for 2018. AGFC was the country's first national food guide and has celebrated over 40 years of reporting about Australia's best restaurants. 2018 sees 390 restaurants awarded Chef Hats around the country, down 18 from 2017.  You can view the listings by number of… read more

When food is your life, losing weight can be a challenge

January 2, 2018 by
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  Jim Webster has a problem that many of us can relate to. His life revolves around food, and not just because he is passionate about it, but because it's part of his job description. This presents a problem for Webster, who has struggled with weight issues his whole life. In an article for The Washington Post, he details the… read more

Food resolutions for 2018

January 1, 2018 by
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  One day into the new year, most of us have kept our 2018 resolutions. For many people, common pledges revolve around food-related themes, whether it be weight loss, eating more vegetables, or cutting back on sugar. There's plenty of help in keeping your resolutions to be found online. Epicurious returns with its Cook 90 challenge, where they encourage people… read more

New Year’s food traditions around the world

December 31, 2017 by
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  New Year's celebrations are happening around the world. In addition to the parties and festivities, many people are ringing in the new year by eating foods that are part of their culture. CNN reports on ten such traditions around the world.  Grapes play an important role in Spain, where revelers consume 12 grapes just as the clock strikes midnight,… read more

The golden rules of mixology

December 30, 2017 by
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  2018 is almost here - only half a day left for our members in Australia, and just over a day for us in the U.S. - and many of us will be ringing in the new year with a cocktail. Getting mixed drinks right can be a challenge, so just in time for our New Year's Eve cocktails, one… read more

‘Family meal’ with four iconic chefs

December 29, 2017 by
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  In the 1980s, a culinary revolution occurred in New York City. While the movement was larger than just a few people, there are a handful of chefs that greatly influenced the course of fine dining - and by extension, all dining - in the city. CNN Travel recently gathered four of these influential chefs for a 'family meal' where… read more

Why aren’t more spices grown locally?

December 28, 2017 by
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  In our regular #SpiceSupport articles we dive into all aspects of spices, including where they originate and where they are now grown. As you may have noticed, a great of the spices are grown in countries other than the ones where most of our Members reside. But why is this so, especially given the recent emphasis on locally sourced foods?… read more

Get ready for New Year’s Eve

December 27, 2017 by
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  2017 is ready for the history books (and what a year it's been). There's one holiday left before we turn over the calendar page, and it's one that is suited for both the quiet, introspective types who will reflect on the year that has passed, and the people who revel in a raucous party, who will cheer as the… read more

Tips for cleaning silicone baking mats

December 26, 2017 by
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  Silicone baking mats and other silicone tools are indispensable to chefs and home cooks alike. They allow you to roll out dough using less flour and to bake gooey items without fear of sticking. The downside to these wonderful tools - besides a fairly steep price tag - is that they tend to absorb odors. Indexed blog Food52 provided… read more

Keeping the time by the Christmas leftovers

December 25, 2017 by
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It's been a delightful day, as for a change of pace we didn't travel or host over the Christmas holiday. This means I was able to spend the day in the kitchen, cooking, baking, and tidying from the rush of holiday baking. In addition, I took some time to scroll through my social media feeds, enjoying the many posts of… read more

What books do cookbook authors give as gifts?

December 24, 2017 by
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  As EYB Members well know, cookbooks make fantastic gifts. There is one to suit every palate and level of experience, and part of the joy of giving these as presents is seeing someone embrace cooking or baking, and sharing in their discovery. Deciding on which book to give can be a daunting task, as the number of great titles… read more

Solving the ‘incompatible food triad’

December 23, 2017 by
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  Can you think of three foods where any two of those foods taste good together, but all three combined taste disgusting? That's the philosophical thought problem deemed the "Incompatible Food Triad", which seems to have been first pondered by Wilfrid Sellars, a University of Pittsburgh philosopher. Sellars used to bring the problem up over dinner with his students and colleagues.… read more

When life hands you lemons…

December 22, 2017 by
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  It's coming up on peak citrus season, one of the best parts of what can be a dreary time in northern latitudes. There is something so cheery about the fruits - their bright colors, fresh flavors, and wonderful aroma make everything seem a bit better. Indexed blog The Kitchn revels in one of the most versatile of all the… read more

The birth of a regional specialty

December 20, 2017 by
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  Every region has its own special food that both divides and unites locals. Locals stand together to claim pride in their area's unique food, even though disagreements about which purveyor is the best in the area can spark heated arguments. While we know about longstanding regional favorites - Cumberland sausage, deep-dish Chicago pizza, Southern fried chicken - few of… read more

The most Googled recipes of the year

December 19, 2017 by
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  What did we ever do before Google? It's difficult to imagine a world without it - it's become the go-to source for finding the answers to almost every question. Naturally, many people use the world's most popular search engine to look up recipes (only because they don't know about EYB!). Last week Google reported which recipes were searched for… read more

In-depth with the Instant Pot

December 18, 2017 by
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  Few appliances have taken the world by storm as much as the Instant Pot, which has rocketed to kitchen superstardom. It's hard to believe the appliance is less than a decade old. If you're curious about the history (short as it is) of the IP, as fans often call it, head over to the New York Times, which takes… read more
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