Nordic baking, recipes, EYBD Previews and more

December 6, 2024 by
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Please don't hate me because I love baking. Baking, especially at this time of year, is therapy for my soul. To add to my ever-growing list of obsessions, I have now added all things Nordic. Nordic Christmas decorations are coming into the house as fast as I can order them. Recently, I even ordered an Advent Star for my window… read more

Jenny’s Best Books of 2024

December 2, 2024 by
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My list of best books will be more concise than those before. At Eat Your Books we feature books from around the world, so my typical list is always far longer than others. With time being at a shortage this year, I wanted to share some of the books that I personally thought were particularly outstanding this year. There are… read more

The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – The Finale 2024

November 29, 2024 by
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And it is over!!! Grab your tissues and start marking off the dates until next year. The three remaining bakers are Dylan, the 20 year old flavour prince who acquired three Hollywood handshakes and was awarded star baker twice. Georgie, the home baker, who was the most consistent baker and who received the first ever Hollywood pat and two star… read more

The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Week 9 – Patisserie Week 2024

November 23, 2024 by
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This week was patisserie week for the semi-final round. Even our strong bakers were nervous wanting to achieve the ultimate goal of reaching the finals. Signature challenge: Two batches of eight laminated breakfast pastries with one batch being filled or topped. For the first time - the bakers had one hour to prepare their dough so that it could rest… read more

November 2024 New Cookbook Review

November 22, 2024 by
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We are nearing the end of another year of cookbook stalking. This year went so fast - it is all a blur. We have one more month of 2024 and you can keep track of what is coming in December with our 2024 Cookbook Preview and don’t forget that you can create a wishlist and share it with your loved ones. Our 2025 Cookbook Preview… read more

Holiday breads, 2,000 EYBD Previews, recipes and more

November 22, 2024 by
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I have written about breads around the world in the past but I wanted to do a bit of a follow-up focusing on holiday breads. Photo credit: Taste Atlas As you know, I love all things baking and especially international baking and wanted to share a few books and articles that might have you making something new and exciting for… read more

When Southern Women Cook Giveaway

November 19, 2024 by
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Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of two copies of When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes from Every Corner of the American South by America's Test Kitchen with Toni Tipton Martin and Morgan Bolling. Please note the events planned for this book which we have shared on our calendar. When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and… read more

November 2024 EYB Cookbook Club Summary

November 17, 2024 by
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Each month we previously offered at least four cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. This summer we cooked our favorite recipe from any cookbook, magazine, blog or online option and had a huge increase in participation. We decided to do a poll in the group asking if Members wished to continue with the “anything goes” posting or choose… read more

The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Week 8 – 1970’s Theme 2024

November 16, 2024 by
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And then there were five! Can you believe the quarterfinals are already in play with this week's theme being the 1970s. Gill stated that she was the only baker remaining that was alive in the 70s which may or may not have been a blessing. Having experience with a bake didn't help her with the Sticky vegan parkin in Week 6.… read more

December 2024 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary

November 13, 2024 by
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As our members know, each month we offer several cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. There are other fun cookbook clubs around the interwebs and we’d like to highlight those for those members who might want to cook or bake something other than our choices.  We want to get this information out to you so you can prepare… read more

The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Week 7 – Dessert 2024

November 8, 2024 by
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And then there were six to tackle dessert week. Signature challenge: 8 meringue nests with at least two fillings in 2 hours and 15 minutes. There is a Nelly-sized hole in my heart this week. I, however, managed to get through the episode without bursting into tears. We have over 100 online recipes for meringue nests in our Library should… read more

Three new cookbook stores, bakers’ gift guide/giveaway, EYBD Previews, recipes and more

November 8, 2024 by
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We are happy to report the addition of three cookbook stores in the United States to our Directory - Anchovy Book Co. in St. Louis, Missouri; Buffalo New York's Read It & Eat Bookshop (their events and classes schedule are added to our Calendar); and Food Temptress Cookbook Store in Virginia Beach, Virginia whose mission is to connect customers to… read more

Gift Guide for Bakers – 2024 and Giveaway

November 8, 2024 by
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The holiday season is fast approaching. I wanted to share a gift guide for the bakers in your life of some of the best baking books published this year as well as a few products. In addition, we have a nice giveaway featuring the following items: a Marcato Made in Italy Holiday Cookie Gift Set, an Emile Henry cookie jar,… read more

Desi Bakes – Cookbook Giveaway

November 3, 2024 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three copies of Desi Bakes: 85 Recipes Bringing the Best of Indian Flavors to Western-Style Desserts by Hetal Vasavada. Desi Bakes: 85 Recipes Bringing the Best of Indian Flavors to Western-Style Desserts by Hetal Vasavada is one of my favorite baking books this month – in a month full of great baking titles.… read more

The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Week 6 – Autumn 2024

November 2, 2024 by
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More than half way through this season of The Great British Bake Off! This week's theme was "autumn." Signature challenge: Sweet autumnal pie with pastry and a seasonal flavor /produce in 2 hours and 45 minutes. Nelly, my queen, looked beautiful with her autumn inspired headpiece. I loved when she was cutting out her owls and said, "owls live in… read more

The Big Book of Bread – James Morton – Cookbook Giveaway

October 31, 2024 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three copies of The Big Book of Bread: Recipes and Stories From Around the Globe by James Morton. James Morton is the author of seven books including Super Sourdough (2019) and Brilliant Bread (2013), which won the Guild of Food Writers Cookbook of the Year award in 2014. In 2012, he reached… read more

The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Week 5 – Pastry 2024

October 26, 2024 by
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It is Pastry Week! Nelly strolled in wearing a beret, sunglasses and enough gold jewelry that even from the grave, Joan Rivers would be impressed. She's my girl. Signature Challenge: 12 frangipane tarts with pastry, frangipane filling and one additional element. (We have 670 online recipes for various frangipane tarts in our Library.) Illiyin and Dylan both had to remake… read more

October 2024 New Cookbook Review

October 25, 2024 by
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October brings the motherload of new cookbooks - over 165 titles - for us to consider adding to our treasured collections. You can keep track of what is coming in November and December with our 2024 Cookbook Preview and don’t forget that you can create a wishlist and share it with your loved ones. Our 2025 Cookbook Preview Post is live and will be… read more

The Cake Bible – 35th Anniversary Edition – Giveaway

October 23, 2024 by
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Enter our US/Canada giveaway to win one of two copies of The Cake Bible, 35th Anniversary Edition by Rose Levy Beranbaum and Woody Wolston. Right now on Amazon, buy one book get one at 50 percent off - including this title - type in cookbooks in search qualifying items box! Events are scheduled to promote this book and are available on our… read more

October 2024 EYB Cookbook Club Summary

October 21, 2024 by
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Each month we previously offered at least four cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. This summer we cooked our favorite recipe from any cookbook, magazine, blog or online option and had a huge increase in participation. We decided to do a poll in the group asking if Members wished to continue with the “anything goes” posting or choose… read more

The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Week 4 – Caramel 2024

October 19, 2024 by
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Last week John was defeated by bread and left the tent. Caramel was the theme for week four. There were fails and successes all around and many bakers were repeating the caramel process because of difficulties. Signature: 12 caramel biscuits in 2 1/2 hours Jenny: Andy and Nelly need their own show. They make me smile. I loved when Andy… read more

The Cake Bible, Crumbs and author events, EYBD Previews, recipes and more

October 18, 2024 by
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The temperatures are dropping here in Colorado and there is a crispness to the air that I look forward to every year. Cooler temperatures mean more baking (and roasting, braising and using the oven). Just in time for this season, I want to tell you about a few more amazing baking books that you will need to add to your… read more

The Monday Pasta Club Cookbook Giveaway

October 16, 2024 by
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Enter our US/Canada giveaway to win one of three copies of The Monday Pasta Club by Ed Barrow. In 2020 pastry chef Ed Barrow created The Monday Pasta Club. He has hosted a number of sell-out supper clubs and events, from Bristol to Brighton and with Edinburgh to follow. The supper club bring people together in a relaxed and intimate… read more

November 2024 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary

October 15, 2024 by
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As our members know, each month we offer several cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. There are other fun cookbook clubs around the interwebs and we’d like to highlight those for those members who might want to cook or bake something other than our choices.  We want to get this information out to you so you can prepare… read more

The Curry Guy Chicken – Giveaway

October 13, 2024 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three copies of The Curry Guy Chicken: Deliciously Spiced Recipes From South and Southeast Asia by Dan Toombs. Dan Toombs' latest title celebrates flavorful chicken dishes from his travels around South and Southeast Asia. Because chicken is such a versatile ingredient, Dan showcases different techniques – from stir-fried and deep-fried to braised,… read more
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