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July 5, 2020 by
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Earlier this week we learned some news from one of our favorite cookbook authors, the talented Nik Sharma. Nik informed us that he will be contributing a regular food science column to Serious Eats. In the tweet, he also shared that Daniela Galarza will be leaving Serious Eats and moving to The Washington Post. Congrats to Nik and Daniela -… read more

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June 28, 2020 by
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If you loved Monica, Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe, then I have good news for you: an official 'Friends' cookbook is coming out this fall. There will be over 70 recipes inspired by the popular show featuring everything from appetizers to desserts. Some of the recipes include ones from specific episodes, such as Ross's gravy-soaked "Moist Maker" sandwich and… read more

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June 21, 2020 by
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This week we learned some sad news from Andy Ricker. Most of his Pok Pok locations are closing due to issues arising from the pandemic. Ricker said that Pok Pok NW, Whiskey Soda Lounge, and both locations of Pok Pok Wing would all be shuttered. He said he did this so that he could focus on potentially reopening the original… read more

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June 14, 2020 by
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This week was filled to the brim with news about the food and publishing industries. We'll start with the news of Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport resigning after a photo of him in brownface surfaced, and amidst allegations of discriminatory treatment of BA staff. The undated photo shows Rapoport wearing what appears to be a racist costume to a party.… read more

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June 7, 2020 by
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One of the books Jenny profiled earlier this year was Karen Pfeiff-Boschek's Elegant Pie: Transform Your Favorite Pies into Works of Art. You might have seen Pfeiff-Boschek's jaw-dropping pies on Instagram. If the photo below makes you hungry for more, head over to Bored Panda for an interview with the phenomenal baker, plus 35 before-and-after photos. The photo below is… read more

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May 31, 2020 by
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People are cooking at home at a level unseen for decades. Since many of us are wary of making too many trips to the grocery store to find a single ingredient we are missing for any particular recipe, food writers are crafting recipes that offer flexibility in substitutions. Michael Ruhlman discusses the trend toward 'optional' as the new recipe buzzword.… read more

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May 24, 2020 by
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Have you seen the latest trend in bread? Apparently some people have plenty of yeast, flour, and time, staying busy creating froggy bread. Froggy bread isn't a metaphor, it is literally bread shaped to look like frogs. When I first read about it I immediately thought it came from Kim-Joy, but even though she's made several frog-themed bakes (like the… read more

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May 17, 2020 by
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Jamie Oliver is back with a new show called 'Keep Cooking and Carry On' that is exactly what this moment needed. In this 20-part series, Oliver will help fight the cooking fatigue many of us are facing. He will teach us how to get creative with whatever ingredients are in our cupboards. In a statement, Oliver said "This show will… read more

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May 10, 2020 by
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It's been a busy week in the world of food and cookbook authors, so let's dive right in, beginning with a controversy. In an interview earlier this week, food writer Alison Roman's remarks about fellow epicurean Chrissy Teigen started a feud. Roman said she was "horrified" by the way Teigen moved from successful cookbook author to having a huge Instagram… read more

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May 3, 2020 by
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GBBO standout Kim-Joy announced that she has launched a YouTube channel. Called Kim-Joy's Kitchen, the channel will showcase Kim-Joy's recipes, tips and tricks "to create impressive bakes that taste delicious, and are also cute," and she aims to break down baking and decorating into simple, clear steps in her videos. If you need to take a break from cooking or… read more

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April 27, 2020 by
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There is hardly a news article that doesn't mention the coronavirus pandemic, even in the world of food. Most are informational, some are alarming, and a few are uplifting. We'll start this week's review with one of the uplifting stories. An elderly woman with Alzheimer's was saddened because she couldn't go grocery shopping, one of her favorite activities. So her… read more

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April 19, 2020 by
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A few months ago we reported on a new Julia Child documentary from the group that brought us the RBG biopic. We've learned that the film now has a distributor, and is set to be released in 2021. Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to the documentary produced by Betsy West, Julie Cohen and Imagine Documentaries’ Justin Wilkes and… read more

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April 13, 2020 by
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How is everyone doing? I hope you are finding ways to manage stress, boredom, being cooped up with your family, or whatever situation you are facing during this strange time. If cookbooks are helping you cope or escape, please remember the small independent bookstores that are struggling right now. Most of them have been forced to close their shops and… read more

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April 6, 2020 by
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Hazelnut lovers, prepare for price increases. It seems a stinkbug invasion in Turkey is threatening the world's largest hazelnut growing region. The brown marmorated stinkbug has been hitching rides in cargo containers. If the bug cannot be contained, it could damage about 30% of Turkey's output, which would be close to 20% of the entire world supply of hazelnuts. The… read more

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March 29, 2020 by
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With more of us cooking at home than ever before, I thought it would be a good idea to focus on the basics this week. First up is a guide from The L.A. Times on how to roast vegetables. It provides advice on how to adjust oven temperatures and times for different sizes and densities of vegetables. Jim Dixon, who… read more

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March 22, 2020 by
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People are probably tired of hearing about the coronavirus, but the severe fallout keeps making headlines. One that might be interesting to our Members is that the sun may be setting on California's beloved Sunset Magazine. Due to a drop in advertising, the publication is laying off workers and its future is now in doubt. Restaurants around the world are… read more

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March 15, 2020 by
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This week's news cycle has been dominated by measures being taken by countries around the world to slow the spread of the coronavirus. If you are staying home to avoid contact with others, you might want to take note of the recent Salon article on how to use citrus peel scraps to make better cocktails. Resourcefulness rules during times like… read more

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March 8, 2020 by
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Our first news nugget for this week falls under the 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' department: Anna Sanders, a reporter for the New York Daily News has an unusual and interesting food-related hobby. She likes to paint portraits of bagels. Food & Wine recently caught up with Sanders to discuss her bagel art. We have some sad news… read more

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March 1, 2020 by
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Remember all of those stunning cheese boards that popped up on Instagram a few years ago? The idea behind these sumptuous displays is now taking root for other foods, as The Washington Post explains. They explore how people are putting everything from deconstructed salads to French fries and even pancakes on boards. The reason this type of display is so… read more

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February 23, 2020 by
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It's almost physically impossible for me not to click on a social media post that touts a great new 'kitchen hack' video on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook. Apparently I am not alone, as many of these posts go viral and get millions of clicks. However, some of them turn out to be duds, and a great number of them are… read more

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February 16, 2020 by
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It is nearing peak melon season in Australia, and while the drought has been bad news for the fires that are wreaking havoc across the continent, less water is not bad for the melon crop. When water is scarce melons can actually have more flavor, according to The Guardian. They have assembled a guide on how to choose the best… read more

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February 9, 2020 by
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Have you ever thumbed through a supermarket tabloid while waiting in line at the cash register? If so, you've probably seen a headline that went something like "Stars: they're just like us," with photos of celebrities doing everyday tasks like grocery shopping or walking their dog. For some reason, a recent Epicurious article reminded me of those tabloid pieces. The… read more

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February 2, 2020 by
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The Unicode Consortium, the group that approves all new emojis, has announced eight new food emojis set for release in March in Unicode Version 13.0. The new symbols are blueberries, an olive, a green bell pepper, flatbread, tamale, a Swiss fondue pot, teapot, and bubble tea. Not making the cut again this year: white wine. Sorry, Chardonnay lovers. Don't expect… read more

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January 26, 2020 by
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When you think of noodles, your line of thought might head straight to Italy, but you would be overlooking an even older noodle culture. Asian cuisine has featured noodles for centuries, and they can be made from more than just wheat and rice. Serious Eats has put together a comprehensive guide for choosing, storing, and cooking various types of Asian… read more

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January 19, 2020 by
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In this age of viral videos and other social media posts, a recipe can take on a life of its own. Sometimes it happens with stunning speed but other times it can build more slowly, like a snowball rolling down a shallow hill. That's what happened with a soup recipe that Helen Rosner published in 2016. It has only recently… read more
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