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

The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Week 3 – Bread 2024

October 13, 2024 by
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We said farewell to Jeff last week who left due to illness and Hazel was eliminated after a poor showing with cookies. This week was bread - which is never my favorite week. There is always too much under or over proofing and far too many shots of Paul's fingers diving into the dough. I feel so much stress for… read more

Cookies! EYBD Previews, Recipes and More

October 11, 2024 by
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In September 6th's roundup, I covered some great cookie cookbooks/magazines and today I want to cover a few more which just happen to be second editions of two of my absolute favorite cookie books. As you may know, I am a sucker for holiday cookies and especially the recipes shared when newspapers run their best cookie contests. See these related… read more

30 Breads to Bake Before You Die – Cookbook Promotion

October 7, 2024 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of two copies of 30 Breads to Bake Before You Die: The World's Best Sourdough, Croissants, Focaccia, Bagels, Pita, and More from Your Favorite Bakers by Allyson Reedy. This book is the second title by the author, the first title being 50 Things to Bake Before You Die which is a favorite of mine. Here,… read more

Sweet Seasons Cookbook Promotion

October 7, 2024 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three copies of Sweet Seasons: Wholesome Treats For Every Occasion by Michael and Pippa James. After the success of All Day Baking: Savory, Not Sweet, Michael and Pippa James return with Sweet Seasons, featuring more than 80 delectable recipes from retro hits to modern marvels. Of note, The Tivoli Road Baker: Recipes… read more

The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Week 2 – Biscuit 2024

October 5, 2024 by
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The old saying "They are dropping like flies" is appropriate for this week's episode. I think that saying is a misnomer, however, because I've been trying to kill a fly for three weeks now - and it keeps coming back to haunt me. I think I got him and then just like Michael Myers in the Halloween movies - boom… read more

The Dinner Plan podcast, Prime Day next week, EYBD Previews and more

October 4, 2024 by
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Maggie Hoffman has dropped a new podcast called The Dinner Plan. This podcast offers cooking inspiration for wherever you are in life. It doesn't matter if you're a time-strapped professional, an empty nester, feeding a houseful, or just making sure you actually eat something day after day: figuring out what’s for dinner can be exhausting. She will be talking with cookbook… read more

2025 James Beard Foundation Awards: Call for entries open

October 1, 2024 by
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The James Beard Foundation® announced today that the entry and recommendation period for the 2025 James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One is officially open until November 29, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The annual James Beard Awards recognize exceptional talent in the culinary arts, hospitality, food media, and the broader food system. The Awards also recognize a demonstrated commitment… read more

The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Week 1 – Cake 2024

September 28, 2024 by
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The bakers are back in the tent and once again the opening segment had my tired eyes rolling a bit. Barbie themed it was and a bit over-the-top. I had to chuckle when the American baker, Jeff, said, "It doesn't matter if you win or lose as long as you win." There is that American sportsmanship. Ironically, the tent was… read more

September 2024 New Cookbook Review

September 25, 2024 by
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September has a load of new cookbooks for us to consider adding to our burgeoning cookbook shelves. (October is even bigger!) You can keep track of what is coming this year with our 2024 Cookbook Preview and don’t forget that you can create a wishlist and share it with your loved ones. Last week, I published the 2025 Cookbook Preview Post which will be… read more

September 2024 EYB Cookbook Club Summary

September 22, 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 is back, the 2025 Cookbook Preview, recipes and more

September 20, 2024 by
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This week the new bakers for Season 15 of The Great British Bake Off were announced and we have shared that information with you here. It looks like a wonderful mixture of bakers from all ages and walks of life. As stated, the show airs in the UK on Channel 4 on the 24th of September and on Netflix in… read more

Baking in the American South by Anne Byrn – Cookbook Giveaway

September 18, 2024 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of two copies of Baking in the American South: 200 Recipes and Their Untold Stories (A Definitive Guide to Southern Baking) by Anne Byrn. Please be sure to check our Calendar for the author's scheduled events. Have you ever picked up a cookbook and before you even crack open the cover you just… read more

Romy Gill’s India: Recipes from Home Cookbook Giveaway

September 18, 2024 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three copies of Romy Gill's India: Recipes from Home by Romy Gill. Step into the heart of India's vibrant culinary heritage with Romy Gill's India. Renowned chef Romy Gill takes you on a charming journey through her ancestral kitchens in the Bengal and Punjab region, where she discovered the true essence of… read more

The Great British Bake Off 2024 begins next week!

September 17, 2024 by
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Everyone's favorite baking competition will premiere its 15th season on Channel 4 at 8pm on Tuesday 24th September in the United Kingdom. While official word has not been released, we hope that new season will then air on Netflix in the US on Friday, September 27th. Fingers crossed. Updated: Netflix has announced that the show will air in the US… read more
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