Cookies from around the world or around the block

December 15, 2020 by
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For a few years, the term procrastibaking has been employed to describe any time someone bakes when they should be doing something else such as working or doing the laundry. Today, I've been working on promotions and end of the month posts and my thoughts kept wandering to other fun things I want to do such as decorate the tree… read more

Baking Cookbook Bundle Giveaway

December 15, 2020 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win a bundle of four fantastic baking titles. One winner will receive a copy of each of these titles: Snacking Cakes: Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings by Yossy Arefi, The Good Book of Southern Baking: A Revival of Biscuits, Cakes, and Cornbread by Kelly Fields and Kate Heddings, Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking… read more

This week: Yule log recipes, hot chocolate bombs, cookbook and product giveaways, and more

December 11, 2020 by
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As I was scrolling through social media on Wednesday, an article at Vogue featuring stunning Parisian yule logs stopped me in my tracks. I fully admit I am an odd duck and while the other cakes blew me away I was most taken with the modern design below by La bûche Jardin sous la Neige du Shangri-La. While I drooled… read more

The Chicken Soup Manifesto Cookbook Giveaway

December 10, 2020 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ contest to win one of three copies of The Chicken Soup Manifesto: Recipes from Around the World by Jenn Louis. There is nothing better than a steaming bowl of soup when the outside temperature turns brisk or when you are feeling under the weather. In The Chicken Soup Manifesto: Recipes from Around the World, Jenn Louis, Top… read more

101 Greatest Cookies Cookbook Giveaway

December 8, 2020 by
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Enter our giveaway (2 copies US) of 101 Greatest Cookies on the Planet by Erin Mylroie. 101 Greatest Cookies on the Planet by Erin Mylroie is loaded with recipes from a play on the famous Levain cookie, Utah style pink frosted cookie, Lemon meatballs, to French toast cookies with maple glaze. This is an ideal book to add to your cookie… read more

Pizza: History, Recipes, Stories, Places, People, Love – Cookbook Giveaway

December 7, 2020 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Pizza: History, Recipes, Stories, Places, People, Love by Thom and James Elliot. The Elliott brothers are the Pizza Pilgrims and authors of Pizza Pilgrims: Recipes from the Backstreets of Italy and their new title Pizza: History, Recipes, Stories, Places, People, Love. During this pandemic, like many owners of restaurants,… read more

Flavor for All and a John Boos Board Giveaway

December 7, 2020 by
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Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of three copies of Flavor for All: Everyday Recipes & Creative Pairings by James Briscione and Brooke Parkhurst with one US grand prize winner also receiving a John Boos Newton Prep Master II. The dynamic husband and wife team, James Briscione and Brooke Parkhurst are back with Flavor for All: Everyday Recipes &… read more

Larousse Patisserie and Baking: The Ultimate Expert Guide, with More Than 200 Recipes and Step-by-Step Techniques Cookbook Giveaway

December 6, 2020 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of two copies of Larousse Patisserie and Baking: The Ultimate Expert Guide, with More Than 200 Recipes and Step-by-Step Techniques by Larousse. Larousse Patisserie and Baking covers all aspects of baking – from simple everyday cakes and desserts to special occasion show-stoppers. There are more than 200 recipes included as well as guides to… read more

This week: The perfect sugar cookie, cookbook store deals, giveaways, and more!

December 4, 2020 by
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Every holiday season, I make a promise to myself that I will take my time and make perfectly decorated cookies. Back in New York, I actually had a small business, baking and decorating cookies, cakes, and other baked goods but that was long ago when I was younger and full of hope. Each year I have delusions of grandeur that… read more

Christmas Cookie Challenge – Airing of Grievances

December 3, 2020 by
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Festivus for the rest of us! The Festivus story on Seinfeld was one of my family's favorite episodes. Every time I get myself worked up about something - and there are a lot of those occasions - I state to those around me that it is time for my airing of grievances which usually results in a clearing of the… read more

Dumplings and Noodles – Cookbook Giveaway

December 3, 2020 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Dumplings and Noodles: Bao, Gyoza, Biang Biang, Ramen--and Everything in Between by Pippa Middlehurst. Dumplings and noodles. What more does a girl need to be happy? Well, maybe a good cake and a man like those dudes in the romance novels - a girl can dream. Dumplings and noodles… read more

Modern Comfort Food, Kuhn Rikon Vegetable Peeler & Schmidt Bros. Cutlery Set Giveaway

December 2, 2020 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win a Modern Comfort Food prize package which consists of a copy of Modern Comfort Food by Ina Garten, a Kuhn Rikon vegetable peeler (Ina's favorite), and a Schmidt Bros. carving set. Ina is back with nearly one-hundred recipes to provide comfort which is needed this year more than any other. My niece recently made… read more

Worldwide Bookstore Global Events, Discounts and More

December 1, 2020 by
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During December a number of our favorite cookbook stores are featuring specials, online events, and more. If you are aware of any holiday events, discounts please email jenny@eatyourbooks.com and I will update this article. Our worldwide listing of cookbook stores can be found here. Now Serving LA, Omnivore Books, Kitchen Arts & Letters, and Book Larder December 5, 11 a.m.… read more

Christmas with Kim-Joy Cookbook Giveaway

December 1, 2020 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Christmas with Kim-Joy: A Festive Collection of Edible Cuteness by Kim-Joy. My husband has described me as "crusty" with a good heart. I think that means that I would do almost anything for people but I really don't want to spend time with them. My tolerance level has gone… read more

The last two weeks: Holiday cookbooks, shopping deals, gift guides, cookbook and product giveaways, EYBD Previews & more

November 27, 2020 by
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We skipped last week's roundup as the monthly newsletter was going out around the same time and we try to respect your inboxes. While many of us in the US are still recovering from turkey comas, the last thing we want to read about today is more recipes! Instead, I'll share a short roundup of some special holiday-themed cookbooks that… read more

Holy Sweet! Cookbook & Emile Henry Loaf Pan Giveaway

November 24, 2020 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of three copies of Holy Sweet!: 60 Indulgent Recipes for Bigger, Better Desserts by Peabody Johanson with one grand prize winner receiving an Emile Henry loaf pan. Holy Sweet!: 60 Indulgent Recipes for Bigger, Better Desserts by Peabody Johanson is an innovative, maddeningly creative collection of recipes from this talented baker/blogger. I continue to… read more

Ottolenghi Flavor & Smithey Oval Roaster Giveaway

November 24, 2020 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one copy of Ottolenghi Flavor by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage, and Tara Wigley and a Smithey Oval Roaster. Ottolenghi's latest book is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious - I had to use that "word" because I am sure you are tired of amazing, gorgeous, beautiful as am I. I made two recipes from this title (and plan on… read more

November 2020 New Cookbook Review

November 20, 2020 by
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Welcome to the last unofficial month of the totally unofficial Cookbooktober. November has some exciting titles but far less in number than October. It seems as though I was just finishing up October's epic review yesterday and here we are nearing the end of the year. Some reminders before we dive into the cookbooks. Recently, I've published my gift guides… read more

Baking at the 20th Century Cafe Cookbook Giveaway

November 19, 2020 by
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Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of three copies of Baking at the 20th Century Cafe: Iconic European Desserts from Linzer Torte to Honey Cake by Michelle Polzine. This beautiful book made my best books of 2020 as well as my baker's gift guide. This year there has been a wealth of jaw-dropping baking titles and Baking at the… read more

Parwana Cookbook Giveaway & Quick Bites

November 18, 2020 by
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Enter our giveaway to win two copies open to US members provided by Interlink Publishing and two copies open to the UK/AU provided by Murdoch books with one additional copy provided by Eat Your Books worldwide of Parwana: Recipes and Stories from an Afghan Kitchen by Durkhanai, Farida, and with assistance from Fatema Ayubi. Often we are told not to… read more

December 2020 Great Big Cookbook Club Roundup

November 18, 2020 by
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As our members know, each month we offer at least four 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 will try to keep you up-to-date on these clubs’ choices… read more

November 2020 Eat Your Books Cookbook Club Summary

November 17, 2020 by
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Each month we offer at least four cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. This month we’ve been cooking from the following titles: Main Selection: Ottolenghi Flavour by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage and Tara WigleyBaking Selection: 100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More by Sarah Kieffer (extending posts until 12/31/2020 due to backorder… read more

Aegean Cookbook Giveaway & Quick Bites

November 17, 2020 by
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Enter to win one of two copies of Aegean: Recipes from the Mountains to the Sea by Marianna Leivaditaki. Aegean: Recipes from the Mountains to the Sea by Marianna Leivaditaki delivers an authentic approach to Cretan food and culture with contemporary flavor combinations. This book is all about eating natural, fresh food, and taking the time to enjoy it. In… read more

Flavorbomb Cookbook Giveaway – Bob Blumer Quick Bites

November 16, 2020 by
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Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of three copies of Bob Blumer's Flavorbomb: A Rogue Guide to Making Everything Taste Better. When I received Flavorbomb, I was so excited I posted a photo on Instagram and began a conversation with the author, Bob Blumer. If you are a fan of Food Network - you might remember Bob, his toastermobile,… read more

Great British Bake Off – Recap – Week 8 – Desserts Week – a.k.a. Desserts the judges have resurrected from the dead

November 15, 2020 by
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Reminder: New shows for those watching on Netflix. On December 4th, Netflix will air season 3 of the holiday shows. Hooray! Christmas in the tent. Season 3 contestants, if I’m correct, will showcase Briony Williams (Series 9), Tom Hetherington (Series 8), Yan Tsou (Series 8), and Terry Hartill (Series 9). Here are our bakers: Dave, 30, Armoured GuardHermine, 39, AccountantLaura,… read more
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