Is it time to elevate your cooking game?

July 12, 2017 by
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Last December, I did a series of gift guides for cooks and bakers. One of the guides was tailored to books that ranged from new to advanced cooks - the Cookbook Gift Guide for New to Advanced Cooks. This morning one of the members of The Cookbook Junkies asked for recommendations of cookbooks that are geared to improving skill levels. I have… read more

Spice support: asafoetida

July 11, 2017 by
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After reading the alternative names of asafoetida, you might be hesitant to use it: hing, stinking gum, and devil's dung do not do much to stimulate one's appetite. Although not technically a spice, asafoetida - the dried resin extracted from the roots of several species of giant fennel - is treated as one in Indian cooking.  Before it is cooked,… read more

Amazon Prime Cookbook and Cooking Gear Specials

July 11, 2017 by
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Prime Day has arrived and as described in Darcie's post  it's a good day to save on any of your online purchases and help EYB in the process. Don't have Prime? No problem you can sign up for Prime (there is a free trial offer) using these links Amazon US and Amazon UK  at a special discount during this event. Signing up for Prime… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Vegetarian Heartland

July 10, 2017 by
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Vegetarian Heartland: Recipes for Life's Adventures by Shelly Westerhausen is a cookbook of approximately 85 recipes for vegetarian comfort food delivered from a fresh and exciting point of view. For more information on this cookbook, please see our review post which shares a recipe for Blueberry and Sweet Cheese Pierogi.  We are pleased to offer three copies of this title to our EYB… read more

Vegetarian Heartland – Shelly Westerhausen

July 10, 2017 by
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Vegetarian Heartland: Recipes for Life's Adventures by Shelly Westerhausen is a cookbook of approximately 85 recipes for vegetarian comfort food delivered from a fresh and exciting point of view. Recipes are organized by 'adventure' and each features a drink, salads, soups, main courses, and desserts. One of my favorite Midwestern cookbook authors is Amy Theilen and Shelly's voice and style remind me… read more

Amazon Prime Day reminder

July 10, 2017 by
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  Amazon Prime members, set your alarms. Tomorrow (July 11) is Amazon Prime day. That means tremendous deals sitewide, including cookbooks and kitchen equipment (time to get that Instant Pot!). You don't have to wait until midnight to take advantage of the sale, because some of the deals begin tonight at 9:00 p.m. US Eastern Time. Amazon promises "hundreds of… read more

How recipes can be undermining your cooking

July 9, 2017 by
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  At one point in our evolution, cooking was simple: poke a stick through some meat and thrust it into the flames. Over the millenia, humans have made more than a few refinements to this formula, leading to the present time when complicated recipes are everywhere. Many cooks scour the internet or pore through cookbooks, searching for the perfect recipes… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – The Butcher Babe Cookbook

July 8, 2017 by
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The Butcher Babe Cookbook: Comfort Food Hacked by a Classically Trained Chef by Loreal Gavin brings a delicious collision of down home dishes and classic French cooking in this incredible collection of new comfort food recipes. This Southern belle's specialty of baking, butchery and bourbon all make for one exciting cookbook. For more information on this cookbook, please see our review post which… read more

Influential food editor and author Valli Little has died

July 8, 2017 by
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  Once again we have to report some sad news. One of Australia's foremost food authorities, Valli Little, passed away last week after a very private battle with cancer. Author Rick Stein said "@sasstein and I are very sad to hear that our friend Valli Little has died. A peerless food editor for Australian Delicious & a great chum." After… read more

The Butcher Babe Cookbook

July 8, 2017 by
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The Butcher Babe Cookbook: Comfort Food Hacked by a Classically Trained Chef by Loreal Gavin brings a delicious collision of down home dishes and classic French cooking in this incredible collection of new comfort food recipes. This Southern belle's specialty of baking, butchery and bourbon all make for one exciting cookbook. Root Beer Bites (pork with a sticky sweet root beer… read more

The sacrifices made by Bengali widows inspired a cuisine

July 7, 2017 by
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  The state of West Bengal sits on the eastern edge of India, between the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal.  You may know that this area is home to numerous rich and complex vegetarian dishes, but you may be unaware of one reason why this is so. Over at indexed blog Food52, Mayukh Sen explains how a strict ritual diet demanded… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

July 7, 2017 by
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Do you find other people's comments on recipes helpful? Have you written your own recipe Notes? It's a great way to remind yourself how a dish turned out and share your experience with the EYB community. On each Recipe Details page you'll find a Notes tab. Adding online recipes to your EYB Bookshelf is a really great way to expand… read more

Over 250,000 online recipes indexed

July 6, 2017 by
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  We are excited to announce that Eat Your Books has now passed 250,000 online recipe links! The number is mind-boggling - over a quarter of a million recipes, from the best websites, blogs, and food writers on the planet, are only a click away. Every EYB Member, whether he or she has a free membership or a Premium subscription,… read more

The Harvest Baker and Williams Sonoma Gold Touch Baking Pan Set Giveaway – The Harvest Baker

July 6, 2017 by
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The Harvest Baker: 150 Sweet & Savory Recipes Celebrating the Fresh-Picked Flavors of Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables by Ken Haedrich serves up 150 delicious baked goods that are full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs and go far beyond zucchini bread and carrot cake. For more information on this cookbook, please see our review post which shares a recipe for a Tomato Slab… read more

The Harvest Baker – Ken Haedrich

July 6, 2017 by
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The Harvest Baker: 150 Sweet & Savory Recipes Celebrating the Fresh-Picked Flavors of Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables by Ken Haedrich serves up 150 delicious baked goods that are full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs and go far beyond the typical fare of zucchini muffins or banana bread. Ken is the Dean of The Pie Academy, an online community for pie bakers… read more

Artisan’s new cookbook line

July 5, 2017 by
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When you visit a bookstore, you will find plenty of high quality cookbooks with prices to match, plus heaping displays of low cost cookbooks of dubious quality, and precious little in between. A new cookbook line from publisher Artisan Books is aiming to change that situation.  Called Artisanal Kitchen, the line includes three titles released this June with more to follow in… read more

Saveur Blog Awards

July 5, 2017 by
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Last week, Darcie wrote "Cookbooks are my Friends", a lovely article about what cookbooks mean to her. I've written a fair number of pieces about my love of cookbooks including The Making of a Cookbook Collector,  Managing Your Collection to Make it Work for You and What Makes a Good Cookbook being my favorites. While I agree with Darcie about the comfort I derive from… read more

The little known history of frozen food

July 4, 2017 by
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Michael Ruhlman recently released a new book called Grocery: The Buying and Selling of Food in America. The book offers commentary on America's relationship with its food and investigates the overlooked source of so much of it -  the grocery store. The modern chain grocery store is such an ubiquitous part of the average American's life, yet most of us don't… read more

Cookbooks are my friends

July 3, 2017 by
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  Cookbooks are my friends. Before you fret about the state of my mental health, rest assured that not all of my friends reside on bookshelves. However, cookbooks perform many of the same roles that my "real-life" friends do. They comfort me when I am not feeling well. Reading about chicken soup eases my soul just as eating soup made… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Tapas – Elisabeth Luard

July 3, 2017 by
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Tapas: Classic Small Dishes from Spain by Elisabeth Luard is a beautiful book sharing recipes for my favorite way to enjoy a meal - little plates. I'd rather have an array of little bites than a composed plate of food - I love the variety and the communal sharing makes for a great experience. For more information on this title,… read more

Tapas – Elisabeth Luard

July 3, 2017 by
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Tapas: Classic Small Dishes from Spain by Elisabeth Luard is a beautiful book sharing recipes for my favorite way to enjoy a meal - little plates. I'd rather have an array of little bites than a composed plate of food - I love the variety and the communal sharing makes for a great experience. Among the recipes here are salted… read more

How did Americans come to love ice cream so much?

July 2, 2017 by
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People in the United States cannot claim to have invented ice cream, but we sure do love to eat it. On average, US citizens each consume a staggering 40+ pints of ice cream in a year. Our fondness for the cold treat is as old as the country itself, says journalist Amy Ettinger. She talked to NPR's The Salt to… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – A Moveable Feast

July 2, 2017 by
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A Moveable Feast by Katy Holder is full of recipes that look good, taste great and travel well, from a chicken and pork picnic pie (shared below) to pistachio meringues with caramel filling. For those of us (namely, me) who aren't into the whole picnic package of ants, mosquitos and humidity - these tasty recipes are perfect for indoor enjoyment as… read more

A Moveable Feast by Katy Holder

July 2, 2017 by
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A Moveable Feast by Katy Holder is full of recipes that look good, taste great and travel well, from a chicken and pork picnic pie (shared below) to pistachio meringues with caramel filling. For those of us (namely, me) who aren't into the whole picnic package of ants, mosquitos and humidity - these tasty recipes are perfect for indoor enjoyment as… read more

Reading cookbooks for pleasure

July 1, 2017 by
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In yesterday's post I declared that I read cookbooks like other people read novels. I enjoy getting to know the author's voice, and learning about different cultures and locales through the foods of the area. I am sometimes asked by friends or acquaintances if I have read any good books lately. My response, "Yes, I've read several excellent cookbooks," is… read more
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