January 2020 – New Cookbook Review

January 22, 2020 by
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Here we are in a new decade! I am busy updating our post looking forward to cookbooks in 2020 and working on judging cookbooks again this year for James Beard. I kept thinking after the holidays that things would slow down a bit but I was wrong! I'm not complaining, it is cookbooks after all! This month offers a small selection of… read more

EYB Cookbook Club January 2020 Summary

January 21, 2020 by
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We have a helpful community here at Eat Your Books that has flowed into our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club and Sweet Eat Your Books Cookbook Club, places where we share our successes and fails in cooking and baking from specific cookbook titles. This month we’ve been cooking from the following titles: Main Selection:  Nothing Fancy  by Alison Roman and share any repeats from 2019… read more

Proclamation Goods Cookware – Giveaway

January 20, 2020 by
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Are you familiar with those Facebook sponsored ads that everyone complains about? I don't mind them so much. I ignore most of them but often take a look at those related to cookware and cooking. It was one of those particular ads that brought my attention to Proclamation Goods Cookware. The first thing that struck me was the design. The… read more

This week at Eat Your Books: The best chocolate chip cookie recipe, EYBD previews, cookbook giveaways and more!

January 18, 2020 by
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The search for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe is a journey with no end. Even a mediocre homemade chocolate chip cookie is better than no cookie at all. So the less than perfect experiments in our quest will be met with anticipation (at least in my house). The best cookie recipe is subjective as some love thin and crispy… read more

Dishoom – Cookbook Giveaway

January 14, 2020 by
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Enter our giveaway below open to US/UK members to win a copy of Dishoom: From Bombay with Love: Cookery Book and Highly Subjective Guide to Bombay with Map by Shamil and Kavi Thakrar and Naved Nasir. Dishoom is a small group of Indian restaurants initially based in London, England. The first cafe opened in Covent Garden in 2010. The owners… read more

The best of (baking) intentions

January 11, 2020 by
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Note to self: never make a public declaration of my intentions. On November 23rd, I declared I would be baking epic holiday cookies and treats in my Cookie Time post. If I hadn't made that promise to myself and others (I owe at least three boxes of baked goods to family and friends), I wouldn't have gotten myself into two… read more

This week at Eat Your Books

January 10, 2020 by
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Since our last roundup, Darcie has written articles that include a piece on getting the most out of your mortar and pestle, starting the new year off sans meat, praising the unitasker, India’s ‘Pickle Queen’, and cave cooking. Darcie’s weekly food news antipasto is shared every Sunday (#foodnews brings up these information-packed posts). Our post on looking forward to 2020 cookbooks provides an outline of… read more

EYB Cookbook Club Feb-April 2020

January 9, 2020 by
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Our community at Eat Your Books share our thoughts on recipes from our monthly cooking and baking selections in our clubs:  Eat Your Books Cookbook Club and Sweet Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. This month we’ve been cooking from the following titles: Main Selection:  Nothing Fancy  by Alison Roman and share any repeats from 2019 that you loved Online Option: Any online recipe from EYB Baking: Any online… read more

Laurel – Cookbook Giveaway

January 9, 2020 by
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Enter our giveaway open to US members for Laurel: Modern American Flavors in Philadelphia by Nicholas Elmi and Adam Erace. This book made my best books of 2019 list. Running Press has published some amazing cookbooks this year (See the bottom of this post for links to other reviews and giveaways) and Laurel: Modern American Flavors in Philadelphia is no exception. Top… read more

Elegant Pie – Cookbook Giveaway

January 9, 2020 by
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Enter our giveaway open to US members for Elegant Pie: Transform Your Favorite Pies into Works of Art by Karin Pfeiff-Boschek. EYB is offering one additional copy to our members outside the US. This book made my Baker’s gift guide this year. Karin is an Instagram sensation known for creating objet d'art out of pie dough. One of her recent postings demonstrates… read more

The New Way to Cake – Cookbook Giveaway

January 7, 2020 by
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Enter our giveaway below (open to US - three copies; with EYB providing one copy worldwide) for The New Way to Cake: Simple Recipes with Exceptional Flavor by Benjamina Ebuehi. This book made my Baker’s gift guide this year. Benjamina appeared on The Great British Bake Off (series 7) where she impressed the judges with her technique and creative flavor combinations. She… read more

The Joys of Baking – Cookbook Giveaway

January 5, 2020 by
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Enter our giveaway open to US members for The Joys of Baking: Recipes and Stories for a Sweet Life by Samantha Seneviratne. This book made my Baker's gift guide this year. If I had to pick a specific subject matter that was my favorite in the cookbook arena, I would choose baking titles hands down. I love trying new savory… read more

This week at Eat Your Books

January 3, 2020 by
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Happy New Year! We had a fantastic year of cookbook releases and the post on looking forward to 2020 cookbooks provides an outline of what the new year has in store for us cookbook lovers. Throughout the year, this post will be frequently updated with new additions, edits to titles and publication dates and more! Since our last roundup, Darcie… read more

Dinner at the Club – Cookbook Giveaway

January 2, 2020 by
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Enter our US giveaway below to win a copy Dinner at the Club: 100 Years of Stories and Recipes from South Philly's Palizzi Social Club by Joseph Baldino and Adam Erace. This title is one of my favorites from last year (can you believe we are already talking about last year?!) and made my best books of 2019. Dinner at… read more

Casa Cacao – Cookbook Giveaway

December 31, 2019 by
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Enter our giveaway to win a copy of Casa Cacao: The Return Trip to the Origin of Chocolate by Jordi Roca and Ignacio Medina open to members in US/CA/UK/AU/NZ. Jordi Roca is one of the world’s most advanced chocolatiers and was proclaimed the best pastry chef in the world in the 2014, 50 Best Awards. Casa Cacao covers Jordi’s search for… read more

The last two weeks at EYB

December 27, 2019 by
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It has been two weeks since our last roundup as we were super busy with the month-end new cookbook review and EYB cookbook club summaries along with the best of the best cookbooks 2019 and best cookbooks of 2019 by the experts. Our monthly newsletter went out on Monday of this week be sure to check your inbox if you… read more

December 2019 EYB Cookbook Club Summary

December 20, 2019 by
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We have a helpful community here at Eat Your Books that has flowed into our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club and Sweet Eat Your Books Cookbook Club, places where we share our successes and fails in cooking and baking from specific cookbook titles. This month we’ve been cooking from the following titles: Main Selection: Milk Street – The New Rules or The Way to Cook by Julia… read more

December 2019 New Cookbook Review

December 20, 2019 by
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How did we reach the end of 2019, and the decade, so quickly? It seems that Eat Your Books has been covering and indexing cookbooks for our members for ten years in just a blink of an eye. Every year cookbooks get better and better and this year was no exception. My best cookbook lists - Part I and Part… read more

Anatolia – Cookbook Giveaway

December 17, 2019 by
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Enter our giveaway below to win a copy of Anatolia: Adventures in Turkish Eating by Somer Sivrioglu and David Dale. Anatolia is a cookbook that explodes with the vibrancy of the people, food, and landscape of Turkey. Far more than a cookbook, this beautifully photographed book is a travel guide taking us on a journey to explore the 4,000-year-old cooking… read more

The Taste of Belgium – Cookbook Giveaway

December 15, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of The Taste of Belgium by Ruth Van Waerebeek in our giveaway below open to US/CA/UK/AU/NZ. Belgium is a country that boasts many Michelin-starred restaurants and it is sometimes said that Belgian food is served in the quantity of German cuisine but with the quality of French cuisine. It's a country where home cooks –… read more

This week at Eat Your Books

December 13, 2019 by
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Since our last roundup, Darcie has written articles that include a piece on Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, a cookbook power couple, looking back at the decade in food, St. John celebrates a quarter-century, Tom Parker Bowles on his latest cookbook and the ‘Two Fat Ladies’. Darcie’s weekly food news antipasto is shared every Sunday (#foodnews brings up these information-packed posts). I am a planner… read more

Signature Dishes That Matter – Cookbook Giveaway

December 11, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of Signature Dishes That Matter by Pat Nourse, Susan Jung, Christine Muhlke, Howie Kahn and Andea Petrini in our giveaway below. Please note: Eat Your Book members receive 30% off Phaidon titles when using the link provided. In September, Darcie reported on a piece written about this impressive title. A celebration of iconic restaurant dishes that defined… read more

The Jewish Cookbook – Cookbook Giveaway

December 10, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of The Jewish Cookbook by Leah Koenig in our giveaway below open to US, CA, AU and UK members. Please note: Eat Your Book members receive 30% off Phaidon titles when using the link provided. The Jewish Cookbook is an inspiring celebration of the diversity and breadth of Jewish food. This true fusion cuisine evolves constantly to… read more

Looking forward to 2020 cookbooks

December 9, 2019 by
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While the last twelve months have provided a great deal of enjoyment for cookbook lovers, 2020 is looming bright and not too far off on the horizon. The last year sped by and while I would like time to slow down a bit I always find joy in the excitement of what is to come. This outline will provide a… read more

Le Cordon Bleu Chocolate Bible Giveaway

December 9, 2019 by
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Enter our giveaway to win a copy of Le Cordon Bleu Chocolate Bible: 180 Recipes from the Famous French Culinary School in our giveaway below. Reminder: enter our giveaway for Pastry School: 100 Step-by-Step Recipes, another Le Cordon Bleu title. Le Cordon Bleu Chocolate Bible: 180 Recipes from the Famous French Culinary School is a chocolate lover's dream that is incredibly… read more
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