Kid’s food no more – how chefs are redefining the chicken nugget

Chicken nuggets are something you buy for your picky four-year-old, not something you would expect on a fine dining menu, right? Wrong, according to several chefs interviewed by Food and Wine Magazine. These chefs use refined techniques to create nostalgic nuggets that they feel are worthy of a place on a fine dining menu. Easy chicken nuggets from Weelicious Lunches… read more

Search your local library cookbooks for recipes

We have recently added a new feature allowing library patrons to search the collection of cookbooks on their local library's bookshelves. It works slightly differently to an individual membership, allowing access directly to the recipe search from a QR code or short URL that the library supplies to their patrons. The library patrons cannot make any changes to the library… read more

Allegations of plagiarism

Today the creator of the popular blog RecipeTin Eats and cookbook author Nagi Maehashi, shared allegations of plagiarism against Brooke Bellamy, author of Bake with Brooki. You can read her post here where Nagi shares two examples of her recipes she believes to be copied - collage below shows the Caramel slice comparison. Bellamy responded to these allegations today after… read more

April 2025 New Cookbook Review

April showers have delivered a collection of great titles this month. From celebrity books to baking titles and tons more - there is something here for everyone. We have several books on sesame/tahini, roti and French cooking! Our 2025 Cookbook Preview Post is continually updated. Don’t forget that you can create a wishlist and share it with your loved ones. Our April 2025 EYB Cookbook… read more

Salad for Days – Cookbook Review and Quick Bites

Enter our US/UK/AU giveaway to win one of two copies of Salad for Days - Breezy Ways with Veg, All Year Long by Alice Zaslavsky. This book was released in the UK and Australia last year and has been published in the US this month. Times have changed and salads have had a glow-up. This book is your guide to… read more

Cookbook Deals

I will update this post when time permits – new additions are always at the top of each bulleted list below. If no update is available, be sure to check the publisher links and "cookbook deals" links under each region as they are updated periodically. If you spot a deal that isn't in the links below (publishers and or separate entries)… read more

Food news antipasto

One of our Members, Kerry Faber (Kfaber on EYB), was interviewed recently about her cookbook collection of over 530 books. Kerry works as a recipe tester for media outlets and recipe developers and has a Substack called Dish Lister, which came from requests she received from friends and family for go-to recipes. In her New Jersey home, Kerry adopted a… read more

TikTok craze leads to worldwide pistachio shortage

The Dubai chocolate craze, which started at the end of 2023, shows little sign of abating, with chocolatiers and home cooks alike serving up their version of this delicious treat. The original contained crisp kataifi combined with pistachio paste enrobed in milk chocolate, and while others have varied the crispy part and the type of chocolate, one constant remains: pistachios.… read more

A good time to stock up the spice drawer

There's an elephant in the room that home cooks in the US cannot ignore: the effect that tariffs might have on their grocery bills. Most of the herbs and spices used in American kitchens come from outside of the US, so it's wise to stock up on these items (as well as other flavorings like vanilla beans or extract) before… read more

April 2025 EYB Cookbook Club Summary

Each month we previously offered at least four cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. This summer we cooked our favorite recipe from any cookbook, magazine, blog or online option and had a huge increase in participation and after a poll in the group we have decided to allow posting from all cookbooks and to offer one featured cookbook.… read more

Rejoice, rhubarb season has arrived!

One of my favorite moments each spring is when my rhubarb plants poke through last year's leaves with their tightly furled, ruffled leaves. I am a sucker for tart and sour flavors, so not only is the rhubarb a sign that spring has finally arrived, it also marks the beginning of puckery treats from my kitchen and rosy pink drinks… read more

What publishers look for in a cookbook proposal

If you have ever thought about writing a cookbook (or if friends have encouraged you to do so), you probably have a lot of questions about what it takes to get published in today's social-media drenched world. Eater's Aimee Levitt recently had a conversation about this with Jenn Sit, the Executive Editor at Clarkson Potter, one of the heavyweights in… read more

Food news antipasto

To go along with the Cadbury creme egg article from earlier this week, we have a rundown of 9 surprising facts about this famous confection. In addition to a brief history of the creme egg, the article reveals the original name of the treat and the weight of the world's largest Cadbury creme egg (nearly 100 pounds). With food prices… read more

Salt Sugar MSG Cookbook Giveaway

Enter our US giveaway to win one of two copies of Salt Sugar MSG: Recipes and Stories from a Cantonese American Home by Calvin Eng. Chef Calvin Eng's groundbreaking Brooklyn restaurant Bonnie's has captivated diners and critics alike. Now, in his debut cookbook, he shares over 85 recipes that brilliantly showcase his distinctive style - a creative fusion of Cantonese… read more

Bonding over Le Creuset

In September 2023, I attended the Le Creuset Factory-to-Table (FTT) sale in Minneapolis and provided a report on the experience. Le Creuset's sales move around to different cities every year, but the tradition continues, drawing ever larger crowds. People who get VIP tickets to the first day of the sale have the opportunity to buy a "mystery box" of items… read more

The Giveaway Roundup

All of our current giveaways are now on one convenient roundup which will be continually updated! If you are having any difficulties with entering our giveaways, please see our step-by-step help post. Giveaways are tagged by the countries the contests are open to. Bookmark the searches below for easy reference! To enter our contests click on the blue link beneath the… read more

Are ‘the munchies’ real?

There is a food holiday of sorts coming up on Sunday that isn't Easter or associated with any spring festivals. Cannabis aficionados will be celebrating 4/20 (here's why this date is associated with marijuana) and of course smoking pot leads to 'the munchies' making this a food-associated event. But does THC actually lead to food cravings? Not everyone believes that… read more

Bake From Scratch, Volume Nine: Artisan Recipes for the Home Baker

Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one copy of Bake From Scratch, Volume Nine: Artisan Recipes for the Home Baker by Brian Hart Hoffman. We list all of Brian's classes at Williams-Sonoma on our Calendar be sure to check those out! For nearly a decade, Bake from Scratch has been a source of inspiration for bakers, offering a blend of… read more

Lemony desserts for Spring, EYBD Previews, recipes and more

Spring has arrived across much of the northern hemisphere, though here in Colorado we will be experiencing a snowy Easter! While I enjoy lemony desserts year-round, there's something about spring that makes the bright, refreshing flavor of citrus especially perfect for desserts – with lemon being my particular favorite! Our online collection now features over 14,000 lemon-based dessert recipes. I'd… read more

What does it take to be a “fancy” food – and do we really need it?

Food labeling in the United States is...interesting, to say the least. Some terms that companies use on their labels are not defined and are mainly unregulated, such as grass-fed and sustainable. Others are regulated but the terms do not necessarily mean what consumers think they do including cage-free and natural. One term that is regulated by the USDA surprised me… read more

Easter’s most essential egg?

While the price of eggs has people scrambling to find alternative items to dye for Easter, those eggs are not really the most iconic ovoid harbingers of the holiday. That honor belongs to the Cadbury Creme Egg, that delightfully gooey concoction that is loved around the world. Eater takes a look at how the Cadbury Creme Egg became popular in… read more

May 2025 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary

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

Umma – A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom

Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of two copies of Umma - A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes by Sarah and Nam Soon Ahn. Please note the author's events which we have shared on our Calendar. Learn Korean cooking alongside social media star Sarah Ahn as her umma passes down 100+ family recipes and decades' worth… read more

Food news antipasto

If you like to cook, it is inevitable that you will end up with small amounts of ingredients left over from a recipe. Over time, these small amounts pile up and clutter your cupboards. The Telegraph's Amanda James is here to help, with a bevy of recipes to use up the bits and bobs in your pantry or larder. Strawberry… read more

Do you need a kitchen lamp?

Kitchen lighting is one of the most important considerations when planning a kitchen. Finding the right combination of task and general lighting is a challenge that usually involves several different types of lights: overhead whether pendants or recessed, under cabinet, and even within cabinets and drawers to help you find items more easily. However, Francky Knapps suggests that there is… read more
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