The underground cocktail books that changed the industry

August 19, 2021 by
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The turn of the century ushered in an era of craft cocktails that completely changed the bartending scene. A handful of cocktail books helped shaped this renaissance, including The Craft of the Cocktail by Dale DeGroff, The Joy of Mixology by Gary Regan, The PDT Cocktail Book by Jim Meehan and Chris Gall, and Death & Co by David Kaplan and Nick Fauchald and Alex… read more

The cookbook that couldn’t find a home

August 18, 2021 by
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Hundreds of EYB Members own Gina DePalma's 2007 book Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen, which enjoys a five-star rating. What you might not know is that DePalma penned a follow-up travelogue/cookbook that explored the sweets of every Italian region. That's because DePalma died of cancer at age 49, before the book could be published. With a working title… read more

At Home in the Kitchen and Cook This Book – Cookbook Giveaway

August 18, 2021 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win a copy of At Home in the Kitchen: Simple Recipes from a Chef's Night Off by David Kinch and Devin Fuller and Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes to Repeat by Molly Baz. At Home in the Kitchen: Simple Recipes from a Chef's Night Off by David Kinch and Devin Fuller features… read more

An Onion in My Pocket – Deborah Madison Quick Bites – Book Giveaway

August 17, 2021 by
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Enter our US/worldwide giveaway to win one of three paperback copies of An Onion in My Pocket: My Life with Vegetables by Deborah Madison. Two copies provided by the publisher to US members and one copy provided by EYB to a member outside the US. Deborah has events scheduled so be sure to check out our calendar including one this… read more

Sheet Cake Cookbook; USA Pan Half Sheet Pan and Ateco Off-Set Spatula Giveaway and Quick Bites with Abby Dodge

August 17, 2021 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of three copies of Sheet Cake: Easy One-Pan Recipes for Every Day and Every Occasion by Abigail Johnson Dodge and one of three USA half sheet pans and one of three Ateco off-set spatulas. Three winners will receive a cookbook, sheet pan and off-set spatula! Today is not only the publication day for Sheet… read more

What’s the shelf life of spices?

August 16, 2021 by
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If you are like me, your spice cabinet/drawer overfloweth, the natural result of a large cookbook collection and an insatiable appetite to try new and different cuisines. You may have purchased a jar of spice for a particular recipe and the rest sits unused, patiently waiting until you find another recipe that calls for it. In this instance, patience is… read more

Food news antipasto

August 16, 2021 by
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The famous Bonne Maman advent calendar is back - hurry before they are gone. There are 24 delicious flavors in mini jars featured in this year's edition, including new Cherry with Hibiscus Flower, Sweet Orange and Passion Fruit, Peach with Jasmine, Wild Blueberry with Lemon Balm, and Raspberry with Rose. The fresh styles are included along with the classics everyone loves,… read more

September 2021 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary

August 15, 2021 by
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As our members know, each month we offer at least four 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… read more

Salt of the earth (and sea)

August 14, 2021 by
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Although sodium chloride is one of the most basic tools in a cook's arsenal, the different types of salt available can be confusing. Food writers and chefs generally write recipes with a particular brand and formulation in mind, and results can vary if you stray from it. In the US, the go-to for most food writers is Diamond Crystal (DC)… read more

This week: A look inside upcoming cookbooks; recipes, cookbook giveaways and EYBD Previews

August 13, 2021 by
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There are a wealth of delicious titles being released this year and I covered many in my Cookbook Preview for the second half of 2021. Since that preview, I have received additional electronic copies of certain books and wanted to share some insight into those as well as to alert you to a new book coming from White Lily Flour. The… read more

Podi adds more than just flavor

August 12, 2021 by
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Spice mixes not only flavor food, they can also help shape a food culture. Blends like za'atar, dukkah, five spice, BBQ rubs all bring to mind a certain region, country, or flavor profile. But for podi, the mix does much more than just conjure an image of culture. As Chandrika Krishnan explains in Whetstone Magazine, the South Indian spice mixes… read more

Japanese cookbooks, Shinobi chef’s knife and a Zojirushi griddle with takoyaki plate – giveaway

August 10, 2021 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win an exciting package of products and cookbooks as set forth below. Back in June in one of our weekly roundups, I wrote about my love of Japanese cuisine and attraction to the wabi sabi way of life. I have had my Japanese dinner complete with takoyaki and can share the details along with this… read more

The Crafted Cookie Giveaway and Author Quick Bites

August 10, 2021 by
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Enter our US/worldwide giveaway to win one of four copies (3 copies provided by the publisher US and 1 copy provided by EYB worldwide) of The Crafted Cookie: A Beginner’s Guide to Baking & Decorating Amazing Cookies for Every Occasion by Anne Yorks. Illustrious cookie artist Anne Yorks of the celebrated The Flour Box is here to teach you to… read more

Another ode to cookbook stores

August 9, 2021 by
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Today is National Book Lovers Day, and to celebrate we are bringing you a lovely article from Thrillist that features several fabulous cookbook stores such as Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks, Bold Fork Books, Kitchen Arts & Letters, Omnivore Books, Book Larder, and others. Titled "Why Cookbook Stores are the Antidote We Need Right Now," the piece explores the reasons why we… read more

Food news antipasto

August 8, 2021 by
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Fans of the UK's Borough Market will like this tidbit - it's been a while since the Market Life magazine was last published. The magazine stalled at issue #49, so very close to a milestone publication. This week, the Market finally announced the release of issue #50. To mark this accomplishment, they have assembled a special bumper edition, which includes… read more

The many faces of Dorie (and cookbook covers)

August 8, 2021 by
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Recently, Dorie Greenspan posted photos of her adorable grandbaby, Gemma on Instagram. This week, in the New York Times she shared a recipe for Strawberry baby cakes. (We will have this recipe indexed soon.) She made these lovely little bites for Gemma's first birthday. Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Sue Li. Prop stylist: Nicole Louie I… read more

Online spice buying options abound

August 8, 2021 by
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Before the internet made the world a much smaller place, learning about, finding and purchasing spices that were not commonly found in traditional European cooking was a challenge for cooks in English-speaking countries like the US, UK, and Australia (the exception being India and other former colonial holdings). If you did not live in or near a large city with… read more

Peggy Porschen: A Year in Cake Giveaway

August 7, 2021 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Peggy Porschen: A Year in Cake: Seasonal Recipes and Dreamy Style Secrets from London's Prettiest Bakery. Peggy Porschen is a master baker who runs an iconic bakery in London (photograph below) renowned for it's delicious bakes. I want to go back to London just to step into the fairytale… read more

Martha Stewart’s Very Good Things; GoodCook and Infuse by Casabella Cleaning Products – Giveaway

August 7, 2021 by
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Today's giveaway features Martha Stewart's Very Good Things: Simple Tips and Genius Ideas for an Easier and More Beautiful Life by Martha Stewart and a product package from GoodCook as well as a cleaning package from Infuse at Casabella. Learn more below. In January of this year Martha Stewart's Very Good Things: Simple Tips and Genius Ideas for an Easier… read more

The last two weeks: Baking news, GBBO and other baking shows to begin soon, a look inside a few autumn baking titles, cookbook giveaways, EYBD Previews and more

August 6, 2021 by
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This week Brian Hart Hoffman of Bake from Scratch announced a new series of Williams-Sonoma virtual baking classes. The first class is set for August 9th and features croissants. Additional classes are lined up throughout August and Edd Kimber and Amanda Frederickson will be joining Brian as set out in our calendar. Speaking of croissants, Brian is the latest culinary… read more

Nach Waxman of NYC’s Kitchen Arts & Letters has died

August 5, 2021 by
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One of the best known bookstores dedicated to cookbooks and other food-related tomes has just lost its founding father. We learned that Nach Waxman, who started Kitchen Arts & Letters in New York's Upper East Side in 1983, died suddenly yesterday. Before he became the “patron saint of food writers,” Waxman worked as an editor at Macmillan, Harper & Row,… read more

Paris Hilton’s new Netflix series is all about cooking – sort of

August 4, 2021 by
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Celebrities branching out from singing or acting into cooking (whether through cookbooks or cooking shows) has become commonplace. Some are more successful at it than others - think Chrissy Teigen or Trisha Yearwood - but dozens have given it a go over the years. The latest to score a Netflix special might surprise you, however. Paris Hilton's cooking show 'Cooking… read more

La Vita e Dolce: Italian Inspired Desserts Cookbook Giveaway

August 4, 2021 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of La Vita e Dolce: Italian Inspired Desserts by Letitia Clark. La Vita e Dolce is an exciting take on Italian baking by food writer and trained pastry chef, Letitia Clark. Featuring over 80 Italian desserts, this beautiful book showcases Letitia's favourite puddings inspired by her time living in Sardinia.… read more

All about miso

August 3, 2021 by
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I did not discover miso until just last year, when the pandemic cooking doldrums spurred me to look beyond my usual repertoire. Several of my cookbooks had recipes that featured the fermented paste, so I ordered some online and started to use it. Miso is one of those ingredients where you wonder how you cooked without it before. If you… read more

Ciudad de Mexico: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Mexico City

August 2, 2021 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Ciudad de Mexico: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Mexico City by Edson Diaz-Fuentes. Divided into chapters by time of day, in Ciudad de México, chef Edson Diaz-Fuentes takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of one of the most diverse cuisines in the world, explored through the… read more
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