Cooking with Scraps

February 4, 2019 by
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During the months of August through December, there are a surfeit of cookbook releases which requires that some promotions are delayed. This delay does not mean the books I cover now aren't as incredible, it just means time is needed to adequately convey these books greatness. One such title is Cooking with Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and Stems into Delicious… read more

Bestia

February 4, 2019 by
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Bestia: Italian Recipes Created in the Heart of L.A. by Ori Menashe, Genevieve Gergis and Lesley Suter is the debut cookbook from LA's phenomenally popular Bestia restaurant. Both restaurant and book feature rustic Italian food with Middle Eastern influences, crafted with intense flavors, house-made charcuterie, pizza and pasta from scratch, along with innovative desserts inspired by home-baked classics.   Photographs capture… read more

The New Pie – Interview with Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin

February 1, 2019 by
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Baking cookbooks, watching others bake and the act of baking, brings me joy.  Cooking is a passion, but one borne out of necessity and love. It makes me happy to share my food with others, but baking is therapeutic for me. The excitement of a new baking book opens a whole new world of possibilities.  In 2017, I read about the award-winning… read more

Eat at the Bar Promotion

January 31, 2019 by
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We all would love to travel the world, right? But financial constraints, work obligations, and personal situations make that difficult. This morning after watching an episode of Uprooted in which Sarah Sharratt traveled from her rural home in France for a few glorious days in Paris, I almost emptied the bank accounts and ran away from home. Instead, to placate… read more

The German Cookbook

January 30, 2019 by
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Germany is made up of a series of distinct regional culinary cultures which varies according to the geography (mountains, farmland and waterways). From Hamburg on the north coast to Munich in the Alpine south, and from Frankfurt in the west to Berlin in the east, Germany's cities and farmland yield a remarkable variety of ingredients and influences.  The German Cookbook by… read more

The Beer Kitchen

January 30, 2019 by
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Confession time. I do not like beer or wine. I know I am in the minority here, but they just aren't my beverages of choice. I've tried. My husband always tells me "you can work to acquire a taste for it" to which I reply, "I could work to acquire a taste for cauliflower, but I don't think beer and… read more

The Art of Eating announces its cookbook longlist for 2019

January 29, 2019 by
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The Art of Eating magazine first appeared in 1986 in the form of an eight-page black-and-white newsletter written by Edward Behr. After three decades in print, it has transformed into a digital, advertising-free magazine with subscribers and contributors around the world. The magazine is about the best food and wine - what they are, how they are produced, where to find them… read more

Chinese New Year Promotion

January 28, 2019 by
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According to the Chinese 12-year animal zodiac cycle, the Chinese year beginning on February 5th, 2019 is the year of the Pig. To celebrate this special day, we are providing a promotion and another look inside one of my favorite books from 2018 - Chinese Soul Food: A Friendly Guide for Homemade Dumplings, Stir-Fries, Soups, and More by Hsiao-Ching Chou along with a… read more

Page Street Publishing Titles – Win a Library of Titles

January 19, 2019 by
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Cookbook publishers are knocking it out of the park by releasing titles that are not only beautiful but fresh and exciting. Everything from ethnic cuisines, challenging pastry recipes to involved techniques utilizing a world of electronic appliances that a home cook might never think of touching (think sous vide) are available. Cookbooks (and the infamous Instant Pot®) have made pressure cooking… read more

Wholefood Baking

January 15, 2019 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no cost… read more

Vegetable Cakes – EYBD Promotion

January 14, 2019 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

Poh Bakes 100 Greats EYBD Promotion

January 12, 2019 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

Milkwood – EYBD Promotion

January 12, 2019 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

A Whole New Way to Eat – EYBD Promotion

January 11, 2019 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

New Pizza – EYBD Promotion

January 10, 2019 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

Estela by Ignacio Mattos

January 8, 2019 by
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Estela by Ignacio Mattos with Gabe Ulla is one of my best books of 2018. Mattos is a culinary wizard who weaves flavors and textures with simple ingredients to create brilliance. I was fortunate enough to dine at the chef's New York restaurant, Estela, last spring. It was the best meal I have ever eaten. The Estela cookbook delivers recipes for many… read more

A Very Serious Cookbook

January 7, 2019 by
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A Very Serious Cookbook: Contra Wildair by Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske is a tale of two places beloved by chefs and foodies worldwide - Lower East Side tasting-menu restaurant Contra, and its more casual sister, Wildair. The chefs are known for their seasonal cooking style, boundary-pushing creativity, and love of natural wine. This book provides a snap shot of two… read more

Bread & Butter Promotion

January 5, 2019 by
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Bread and Butter: History, Culture, Recipes by Richard Snapes (The Snapery), Grant Harrington (Ampersand Butter Culture) and Eve Hemingway is a celebration of the divine partnership: bread and butter. I have recently embraced the satisfaction of creating my own bread. There are many things that make a house welcoming and surely the aroma of bread baking is one of the best. … read more

Heritage Baking by Ellen King

January 3, 2019 by
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Heritage Baking: Recipes for Rustic Breads and Pastries Baked with Artisanal Flour by Ellen King is a go-to resource for bakers of all skill levels who are dedicated to learning new techniques that lead to better loaves with more flavor.  These 45 foolproof recipes for delicious, nutritious, good-for-the-gut breads and pastries star a wide range of artisanal flours that are… read more

Looking forward to 2019 in Cookbooks

December 29, 2018 by
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While the new book smell has yet to disseminate on this year's cookbook crop, I've been looking forward. At first blush, 2019 appears to be another epic year for cookbook lovers. The New Pie (Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin), Joanne Chang, Andy Ricker, Sean Brock, Maida Heatter, Lidia Bastianich, Tartine, Madhur Jaffrey and legions of others are among the offerings for the… read more

What you need to invest in the “stock” market

December 26, 2018 by
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Stock markets worldwide have been in an erratic see-saw pattern for weeks. Lucky for there is one type of stock that is immune to these vagaries in fortune - cooking stock. Jenny Linford's recent cookbook, The Missing Ingredient: The Curious Role of Time in Food and its Flavour, discusses stock and a whole lot more. The Missing Ingredient is about what makes… read more

Rich Table by Sarah and Evan Rich

December 26, 2018 by
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Evan and Sarah Rich are the chef proprietors of Michelin-starred Rich Table, one of San Francisco's most coveted reservations. Their debut cookbook Rich Table brings recipes from the restaurant together with the food the Riches cook for friends and family at home. Full-color photographs capture the rustic elegance of the food and the restaurant, while over 100 meticulously tested recipes span salads,… read more

Baking Artisan Bread – Emile Henry Baguette Baker

December 22, 2018 by
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My baking game is sad this month. I have baked a few things including bagels, cakes. cookies and bars but I haven't begun the all important holiday baking. Truth be told, I usually start that task after the 16th (my birthday), but this year - I'm even  farther behind. Today, I spent an hour gathering up ingredients and preparing my… read more

The best cookbooks of 2018 by the experts

December 21, 2018 by
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Who knows cookbooks better than the owners of specialist cookbook stores? They stock and sell thousands of cookbooks and because their stores are focused on food and drink books, they are true experts. They read the books, cook from them and then share their knowledge with their customers. When shopping for cookbook gifts this holiday season, please think about supporting… read more

Holiday Entertaining Package

December 17, 2018 by
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Boards are a creative medium for entertaining. A perfectly imperfect array of meats, vegetables, cheese and other morsels sets the mood for any dinner party and provides easy clean up. Guests can help themselves and as a host you are free to take care of other responsibilities knowing there is a wide selection of offerings available. Today, we have an… read more
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