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

Best sleeper books of 2022

January 5, 2023 by
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Last year was a tremendous year for cookbooks so there are a lot of books to be excited about. Between Jenny's monthly new cookbook reviews, our Best Cookbooks by the Experts, Best of the Best cookbooks, and the forthcoming bestselling books of 2022, we pretty much have our Members covered for the top books. As with anything, however, sometimes there… read more

New blog index: Ottolenghi

January 5, 2023 by
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We have today added a new blog index, Ottolenghi.co.uk. Ottolenghi's style of food is rooted in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions, but also draws in diverse influences and ingredients from around the world. Check out the 362 recipes indexed from the blog. And because we have also indexed all of Ottolenghi's cookbooks plus his recipes in magazines and newspapers, we have… read more

Quality cookware can’t make bad food taste good

January 4, 2023 by
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We've frequently posted swoon-inducing photos of the latest offerings from cookware manufacturers like Le Creuset and Staub. They make tremendous products that can make cooking easier and help you create better meals. However, the mere presence of a gorgeous enameled cast iron pot is not sufficient to conjure deliciousness from bad ingredients or a bad recipe. Case in point: my… read more

Idris Elba is working on a cooking show

January 3, 2023 by
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It's not every day that a bona fide movie star decides to do a cooking show, but Idris Elba is not your everyday actor. Apparently he is working on a program that will explore his roots as well as African cuisine. What's more, the show has sparked a bidding war between streaming services who are all vying to produce it.… read more

Food news antipasto

January 1, 2023 by
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As one year rolls over into another, looking back is a natural inclination. Not content to just review the past year, Food and Wine ambitiously gazed back at the past 45 years and made a list of the biggest food trends that happened since the magazine launched in 1978. Grab a fondue pot, knock back a Tequila Sunrise, and read… read more

New Year’s food resolutions

December 31, 2022 by
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Another year has flown by and here we are standing on the precipice of 2023 (our Australia and New Zealand Members are already there!). That means it's again time to consider resolutions for the new year. The Washington Post's Aaron Hutcherson is here to help us with ten simple ways we can start fresh in the kitchen (this is a… read more

Best of the best 2022

December 30, 2022 by
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Despite the continued stresses of the worldwide pandemic, there has been no shortage of wonderful new cookbooks this year. And no shortage of best food and drink book lists celebrating the cream of the crop. We have assembled 332 lists from around the world to create our 14th annual Best of the Best. For years, each time Ottolenghi published a… read more

I keep forgettin’

December 28, 2022 by
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There's a 1980s song by Donald Fagan about him "forgetting" that he is no longer in a relationship with his ex. The lyrics of the chorus are "I keep forgettin' we're not in love anymore \ I keep forgettin' things will never be the same again." I am reminded of this song every time I visit certain food websites that… read more

Bestselling Canadian cookbook author Jean Paré dies at 95

December 27, 2022 by
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One of Canada's most prolific and beloved cookbook authors, Jean Paré, passed away in Edmonton, Alberta this week at the age of 95. Beginning in 1981 with the publication of 150 Delicious Squares (Company's Coming) through 2018, when she co-authored Instant One-Pot Cooking (New Original), Paré wrote 200 cookbooks. Paré ran the three-generation publishing business called Company's Coming. "My grandma… read more

Playing the leftover game

December 26, 2022 by
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What to do with the leftovers is the question of the day for everyone who has hosted a large gathering, so we are here with the compulsory answers to this perennial issue. We might have a few go-to favorites, but sometimes it's nice to venture outside of our comfort zone. That's what the experts at The Guardian offer with their… read more

Holiday memories, made new

December 25, 2022 by
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I looked back today at what I wrote during the holidays in December 2019, a few months before the world was turned upside down. The post, about favorite holiday food memories, was about the dish of nuts that my grandparents always put out during the Christmas season. That memory is more poignant today because not only were traditions put on… read more

Best cookbooks of 2022 by the experts

December 24, 2022 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

Test your food knowledge with this BBC Christmas food quiz

December 22, 2022 by
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BBC Food created what it titled "The great big festive 2022 food quiz", which I felt sure I would do well taking. As it turns out, my confidence slightly exceeded my ability. My score on the main part of the quiz was respectable if not great, although I definitely need to work on my food-related music and movie trivia. Watching… read more

Baby it’s cold outside

December 21, 2022 by
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Tomorrow, the wind chill is forecast to dip below -30°F in my neck of the woods. When it gets this cold, the first thing I do is count my many blessings that include a warm house and a well-stocked pantry. The second thing I do is set out to prepare my favorite warming foods to help combat the frigid temperatures… read more

Pastry chefs wow with edible holiday decorations

December 20, 2022 by
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Gingerbread houses across the nation are suffering from a serious case of envy over the creations showcased in a recent Forbes article about amazing edible decorations from talented pastry chefs. While these displays are made from gingerbread, chocolate, and other foods, they are not meant to be eaten. Some of them take months to complete, only to be viewed for… read more

December 2022 New Cookbook Review

December 19, 2022 by
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We made it through another year and now we have 2023 to look forward to. I will continue to update my 2023 preview listing to keep you in the loop. If you would like to order any of these titles (or preorder/order any other books or items) using our affiliate links below or BUY BOOK button on the book details page, earns Eat Your… read more

Food news antipasto

December 19, 2022 by
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This week we learned of the passing of Cara De Silva, an award-winning journalist and James Beard Award Nominee, who focused on a broad range of subjects that include food and food history. De Silva is the author of In Memory's Kitchen: A Legacy from the Women of Terezin, a compilation of remembered recipes written down by malnourished women in Terezin,… read more

December 2022 EYB Cookbook Club Summary

December 18, 2022 by
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Each month we offer at least four cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. This month we have been cooking from: Cookbook: Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals by Melissa Clark (any Melissa Clark online recipes) or Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files by Deb Perelman (any Deb Perelman online recipes)Baking: Any holiday baking – share name of book, recipe… read more

January 2023 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary

December 18, 2022 by
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As our members know, each month we offer several 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 want to get this information out to you so you can prepare… read more

Tied up in knots – the history of the pretzel

December 16, 2022 by
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Pretzels have always held a special place in my heart (and stomach), whether the thin, crunchy kind you buy in bags at the supermarket or the soft, chewy type you find at pubs, often accompanied by a gooey cheese sauce. Carbs and salt - what's not to love? I never much thought about the history of pretzels, although after reading… 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

Bittman interviews Claudia Roden

December 14, 2022 by
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It was a delight to stumble across a podcast featuring two of the most influential cookbook authors in the world talking about our favorite subject, which I found in Mark Bittman's interview with Claudia Roden, who sparked Western interest in Middle Eastern food. (Skip ahead to 3:00 to avoid advertisements). Bittman talks to Roden about Hanukkah traditions, the changing nature… 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
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