Ramen – EYBD Promotion

April 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

My Bangladesh Kitchen – EYBD Promotion

April 10, 2019 by
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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

Fortnum & Mason 2019 Food and Drink Awards nominees announced

April 10, 2019 by
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Fortnum & Mason has long been a resource for English cookery, providing quality ingredients to generations of cooks since its founding in 1707. The company's annual food and drink awards celebrate the best publications and broadcasts in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Today, Fortnum & Mason announced its shortlist for the 2019 awards, given in 13 categories and judged… read more

Have tea with Mary Berry on a luxury train

April 9, 2019 by
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The opportunities for travel perfectly suited to cookbook lovers are seemingly endless. Today's selection comes to us from Belmond British Pullman, which offers train rides through the English countryside in restored vintage railroad cars. On May 3, there's a special excursion featuring afternoon tea with beloved television host and author Mary Berry.  Who wouldn't want to take a train ride… read more

Here’s your chance to talk about cookbooks with experts

April 8, 2019 by
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Have you ever wished you could explain the items you would want to see in a cookbook with someone who actually writes them? If you live near Los Angeles, you finally have a chance. As part of its Festival of Books 2019, the LA Times is hosting a panel discussion on cookbook writing titled The Right Recipe: What Makes a… read more

Hero Dinners by Marge Perry and David Bonom and Anolon Promotion

April 8, 2019 by
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Every cook, myself included, has moments of panic when it is time to get a meal on the table. I confess to often wishing a donut could be dinner. Whether you work from home, work outside the home, are raising children or any combination of scenarios, there are times we wish dinner would take care of itself. And those of… read more

April 2019 Cookbook Previews

April 8, 2019 by
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It happens every time. Every month, the anticipation of new cookbooks arriving builds and I am amazed by the "must have" designation I assign to many of them. But in the same measure, I have a tiny wish that so many of the new releases wouldn't be keepers. Why would an avid cookbook junkie say such a thing? It is… read more

These baking retreats sound like heaven

April 7, 2019 by
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Have you ever dreamed of learning to make croissants while taking in the sights of Paris? Or how about learning to bake new treats while relaxing in pristine natural beauty with breathtaking views? If these activities sound idyllic to you, we have fantastic news. Bake from Scratch magazine, is now offering baking retreats in some amazing locations.  According to the… read more

The best way to dispose of cooking oil

April 6, 2019 by
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Fried foods are my nemesis - although I love them dearly, they make quite a mess in the kitchen, not the least of which is a copious amount of fat that needs to be disposed of. Although it's tempting to just pour the used oil down the drain, that's a huge no-no, as Sho Spaeth explains in a recent article… read more

Madhur Jaffrey – Too Legit To Quit

April 5, 2019 by
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Madhur Jaffrey reigns as royalty among authors of cookbooks devoted to Indian cuisine. Next month, she releases another tome destined to be an instant classic, Madhur Jaffrey's Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook. In addition to being a treasured source of cooking knowledge, Jaffrey can now post a new skill on her lengthy resume - being a rap artist.  You may be saying to… read more

Two Weeks of 20 Featured Cookbooks, Over 50 Recipes, & the Latest EYBD Books & Previews

April 5, 2019 by
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Eat Your Books (EYB) is a website for people who love cookbooks and want to make better use of the great recipes from those books. With EYB, a member can create their own personal Bookshelf and quickly find recipes from their cookbooks, food magazines, food blogs, personal recipe clippings, and favorite online recipes. New cookbooks (as well as older titles) are… read more

Bake – Rory MacDonald – Author Interview and Giveaway

April 3, 2019 by
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Rory Macdonald's debut cookbook Bake: Breads, Cakes, Croissants, Kouign Amanns, Macarons, Scones, Tarts is a baker's dream. The cover is brilliant: "bake" and a listing of those delights you will find inside, and the content is thoughtful, beautifully photographed and detailed.  Rory is the creator of Chanson & The Dessert Bar in New York City and was voted one of the top… read more

Historic Cookery – EYBD Promotion

April 2, 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

French Toast – EYBD Promotion

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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

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations – EYBD Promotion

April 2, 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 Basket by the Door EYBD Promotion

April 2, 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

April Fools’ Day food pranks

April 1, 2019 by
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I have to admit that I almost fell for it. Scrolling through my Twitter feed today I noticed Stella Parks (@bravetart) announcing a new format for the recipes on Serious Eats, merging their technique and recipe posts into one. "Wait, what?" I thought briefly, before remembering what day it was. (If you haven't seen the 'foolproof' blackberry cake recipe that… read more

Asma’s Indian Kitchen

April 1, 2019 by
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Darjeeling Express, the popular London restaurant founded by Asma Khan, started as a dinner for a dozen guests in a home where Indian food was lovingly cooked from family recipes going back generations. The pop-up in Soho was wildly successful and led to a permanent restaurant location at Kingly Court, Carnaby in London. The kitchen at Darjeeling Express is run by… read more

Cookbooks are still selling like hotcakes

March 31, 2019 by
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Just a few years ago, the pundits were in agreement that the death of the physical cookbook was nigh. After all, most everyone got their recipes from the Internet, so what need did we have to purchase physical volumes? As it turns out, the predictions were way off base, as cookbooks are now among the bestselling books in all categories.… read more

IACP Presents: Dessert Party for Rose Levy Beranbaum

March 30, 2019 by
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The International Association of Culinary Professionals' inaugural Books for Cooks event is celebrating one of our favorite bakers next week in New York, Rose Levy Beranbaum. Come meet Rose and fete her life, career and 75th birthday on April 4th from 3:30 to 5:30! This event will be co-hosted by Gramercy Tavern's Michael Anthony and Miro Uskokovic, as well as… read more

Chicken and Charcoal

March 30, 2019 by
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This week, The James Beard Foundation announced the cookbook and media finalists and today's book, Chicken and Charcoal: Yakitori, Yardbird, Hong Kong by Matt Abergel was named in the restaurant and professional category.  Known for their hard hitting international cuisine and restaurant titles, Phaidon publishes books that are inspiring and beautiful yet sometimes more complicated than the everyday cook can handle. While Chicken and… read more

The cookbooks that authors actually use

March 30, 2019 by
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We all know (and appreciate) that food writers create amazing cookbooks, but they also use them for inspiration much as we cookbook aficionados do. Which volumes will you find on their bookshelves? Matt and Ted Lee, authors of several books including The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook, have an answer. They interviewed several authors and developed a list of 18 cookbooks that… read more

The Modern Cheesemaker – EYBD Promotion

March 29, 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

Fundraiser for cookbook author devastated by flood

March 29, 2019 by
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You may not have heard of Nimi Sunilkumar, but she is an award-winning cookbook author and cooking instructor based in Kerala, India. She has given lessons to thousands of foreigners and is the author of the best books on Kerala's cuisine.  Last August, a flood in Kerala wiped out Sunilkumar's home and teaching kitchen. A former student of Sunilkumar, Iris… read more

Alice Waters is having a yard sale

March 28, 2019 by
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It seems that this year, everyone is "Kondoing" their homes, and it looks like chef and restaurateur Alice Waters and her daughter Fanny Singer have caught the fever. The pair is having a yard sale in the Chez Panisse parking lot this weekend. If you are in the Berkeley area, you might want to check it out.  According to a post by… read more
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