This week: Recipes Lost and Found; EYBD Previews and more

February 17, 2023 by
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Recently, I came across a new-to-me show on Magnolia Network (Discovery Plus*), called Recipes Lost and Found. Classically trained chef and food anthropologist Casey Corn helps people to rediscover their lost family recipes, diving into each family's history and culture to reveal the magic/secrets behind the dish and bring their memories back to the table. The first episode I watched… read more

Cookbook Giveaway: Bao & Dim Sum

February 15, 2023 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Bao & Dim Sum: 60 Easy Bun and Dumpling Recipes by Orathay Souksisavanh. Orathay Souksisavanh is a culinary stylist and author who was born in Thailand. She has written Super Spiralized: Fresh & delicious ways to use your spiralizer and Super Easy Burgers: 69 Really Simple Recipes as well… read more

This week: Butter cake and ooey gooey butter cake recipes; EYBD Previews; recently indexed titles

February 10, 2023 by
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Let's talk about cake, my favorite four letter word. Last week, we shared the big pastry promo and wrote about the pastry magician that is Cédric Grolet. I am inspired by my many pastry volumes and frequently like to take on a project. However, truth be told, my favorite cakes are much simplier. Lazy Dog Butter Cake A chain of… read more

Spice Kitchen: Quick Bites, Recipes & Giveaway

February 8, 2023 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of two copies of Spice Kitchen: Healthy Latin and Caribbean Cuisine by Ariel Fox. Spice Kitchen: Healthy Latin and Caribbean Cuisine by Ariel Fox is a compilation of 110 recipes from a Hell’s Kitchen winner and award-winning chef that takes a healthier approach to cuisines that are often underrepresented in cookbooks. Fox introduces you… read more

Giveaway: Hoppers: The Cookbook

February 8, 2023 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Hoppers: The Cookbook: Recipes, Memories and Inspiration from Sri Lankan Homes, Streets and Beyond by Karan Gokani. Hoppers: The Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from Sri Lanka and Beyond by Karan Gokani showcases signature recipes from the cult London restaurants, while also going further explore the dishes, places and people that… read more

The last two weeks: Previews of 2023 books; large pastry promotion; recipes and more

February 3, 2023 by
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As I have mentioned in previous roundups, the 2023 Cookbook Preview Listing is being continually updated (so many books!). Every week or thereabouts, I will highlight a few upcoming books so you may update your Wishlist. Here are this week’s books: A Table Full of Love: Recipes to Comfort, Seduce, Celebrate & Everything Else In Between by Skye McAlpine is the latest offering… read more

Pastry Promotion – Cédric Grolet Cookbooks and Bake On Pastry Set Giveaway

February 2, 2023 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win a set of Cédric Grolet's stunning pastry cookbooks: Fruit: The Art of Pastry; Opera Patisserie; and Flowers along with a Bake On Pastry Kit in a Box. My baking bucket list is so very long that I liken it to a CVS receipt (for those not in the USA, CVS is a pharmacy whose… read more

The Complete Modern Pantry – Cookbook Giveaway

January 24, 2023 by
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Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of three copies of The Complete Modern Pantry Cookbook: 350+ Ways to Cook Well with What's on Hand by America's Test Kitchen. The Complete Modern Pantry Cookbook: 350+ Ways to Cook Well with What’s on Hand by America’s Test Kitchen: Flexibility is at the core of pantry cooking – when every cook needs to… read more

Fresh Pasta at Home Cookbook Giveaway

January 24, 2023 by
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Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of three copies of Fresh Pasta at Home: 10 Doughs, 20 Shapes, 100+ Recipes, with or without a Machine by America's Test Kitchen. Fresh Pasta at Home: 12 Doughs, 20 Shapes, 100+ Recipes, with or without a Machine by America’s Test Kitchen shares foolproof methods and 100-plus recipes that make it totally achievable. Whether… read more

This week: More 2023 book news; EYBD Previews; recipes and more

January 20, 2023 by
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As I mentioned last week, the 2023 Cookbook Preview Listing is being continually updated. Every week or thereabouts, I will highlight a few upcoming books so you may update your Wishlist. Here are this week's books: Taste Kitchen: Asia: Six Flavours to Suit Every Taste by Philli Armitage-Mattin was published in the UK in September of 2022 and will be released this month… read more

The New Cooking School Cookbook: Advanced Fundamentals Cookbook Giveaway

January 17, 2023 by
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Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of three copies of The New Cooking School Cookbook: Advanced Fundamentals by America's Test Kitchen. The New Cooking School Cookbook: Advanced Fundamentals by America’s Test Kitchen: Last year, ATK published The New Cooking School Cookbook: Fundamentals which shared over 80 themed courses geared to teach more than 200 skills and cook 400 recipes. This year, Advanced Fundamentals shares… read more

From Scratch – Cookbook Giveaway

January 17, 2023 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of From Scratch: More Than 200 Handmade Pantry Essentials and Life-Affirming Kitchen Miracles by Fiona Weir Walmsley. From Scratch by Fiona Weir Walmsley is a cheerful collection of recipes, and a simple guide to making your own food and staples, starting at the very beginning. If you are looking for a… read more

This week: 2023 books so far, recipes, EYBD Previews and giveaways

January 13, 2023 by
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The 2023 Cookbook Preview Listing is already filled with exciting books and it isn't even complete! Every other week I will highlight a few upcoming books. Update your wishlist and buy new bookshelves because there are some special books coming. Dark Rye & Honeycake by Regula Ysewijn will be published February 14th. The acclaimed food writer turns her attention to her native Belgium… read more

Tava – Cookbook Giveaway

January 11, 2023 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Tava: Eastern European Baking and Desserts From Romania & Beyond by Irina Georgescu. Tava: Eastern European Baking and Desserts From Romania & Beyond by Irina Georgescu is outstanding. Filled with vibrant imagery and recipes to inspire you like no other baking title before. A must have. Recipes include: Transylvanian griddle breads with… read more

Lune – Cookbook Giveaway

January 9, 2023 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Lune: Croissants All Day, All Night by Kate Reid. Lune Croissanterie is one of the most talked about bakeries in the world. From rave reviews from Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi, René Redzepi and Rachel Khoo, to features in news outlets such as New York Times and The Guardian, Lune… read more

The last few weeks: Ottolenghi site is indexed; helpful hints; recipes; previews and more

January 6, 2023 by
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Happy 2023! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and that 2023 is a healthy and delicious year for us all. I have been working on adding more 2023 books to our Library and keeping our 2023 Cookbook Preview Listing updated during the holiday break. As wonderful as the last few years have been in terms of cookbook releases,… read more

This week: Last minute homemade food gifts, EYBD Previews, giveaways and more

December 16, 2022 by
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If you are like me, the holidays have arrived far too soon and left us looking for some last minute gifts. Not wanting to face the crowds and online ordering getting close to cut off dates, making a delicious homemade food gift is a life saver. One of my good friends, Jenni, Pastry Chef Online, has been publishing a food… read more

Showstopping Cakes – Cookbook Giveaway

December 15, 2022 by
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Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of three copies of Showstopping Cakes: Mastering the Science and Art of Baking by Rahul Mandal. Showstopping Cakes by Rahul Mandal is the debut cookbook from the 2018 GBBO winner. From advice on stacking a tier cake to piping flowers, creating the perfect flavour pairing and avoiding a curdled cake batter or buttercream, Rahul… read more

Giuseppe’s Italian Bakes Cookbook Giveaway and Quick Bites

December 13, 2022 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Giuseppe's Italian Bakes: Over 60 Classic Cakes, Desserts and Savoury Bakes by Giuseppe Dell'Anno. Giuseppe Dell’Anno won our hearts while he competed in the Great British Bake Off in 2021 (and won!). In his first cookbook, Giuseppe's Italian Bakes, he shares his skill, knowledge and love of baking through… read more

This week: Swiss baking titles; Phaidon sale; EYBD previews; giveaway and more

December 9, 2022 by
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This week I want to share with our Members three books that I am loving right now and two of which are perfect for holiday baking and gift giving. Swiss Cookies: A Home-Baked Cultural Journey by Andie Pilot is a unique offering filled with exciting recipes. Andie begins with a section on historic Swiss cookies that includes profiles on cookie… read more

The Tomte Cake and Giveaway

December 6, 2022 by
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As I was scrolling through social media, a good friend posted photos of her girls making a Tomte cake (photo below of the cute Hartzell girls). And you know me - I am all about baking, cake and anything Nordic or Swedish. I commenced to google and ended up ordering two sets - one for myself and one for my… read more

This week: Holiday events, recipes, giveaways and more

December 2, 2022 by
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How did it get to be December already? I am not ready for this year to be winding down. Where is the pause button? This roundup will share some calendar highlights specifically with regard to the holidays and news from the last few weeks. A reminder that Procrastibaking Podcast has invited our Members to join them on December 11th at 3:00… read more

The Cocktail Cabinet Cookbook Giveaway & Quick Bites

November 21, 2022 by
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Enter our US/UK/CA giveaway to win one of three copies of The Cocktail Cabinet: The Art, Science and Pleasure of Mixing the Perfect Drink by Zoe Burgess. In The Cocktail Cabinet flavour expert Zoe Burgess demystifies cocktails, explaining and exploring the structures, flavour profiles and techniques used. In the first part of the book Zoe helps you understand why cocktails work,… read more

Holiday Cookies & Cocktails Giveaway

November 15, 2022 by
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Enter our US/UK/CA giveaway to win one of three sets of the following festive titles: Dessert Cocktails: 40 Deliciously Indulgent Sweet Drinks by David T. Smith and Keli Rivers; Festive Cocktails & Canapes: Over 100 recipes for seasonal drinks & party bites by Ryland Peters & Small; and Christmas Cookies: More Than 60 Recipes for Adorable Festive Bakes by Hannah… read more

This week: EYB helpful hints, a virtual Christmas party, recipes and more

November 11, 2022 by
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This week we are sharing a few helpful hints. A Member recently emailed that they had enjoyed reading a particular Member's Notes and wanted to know if it was possible to read other notes by that Member. The answer is yes. If you are reading a Note on a book, click on the Member name and the profile of that… read more
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