Out of Line – Barbara Lynch

May 6, 2017 by
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In her memoir - Out of Line: A Life of Playing with Fire - Barbara Lynch highlights the remarkable process of self-invention while sharing tales of the colorful characters of the food world. Her coming of age in South Boston surrounded by gangs and poverty enabled her to bluff her way into professional cooking jobs. The rest, as they say, is history. The… read more

The Splendid Table talks to Samin Nosrat

May 5, 2017 by
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Samin Nosrat has taught cooking for many years. To give you insight as to how well she's done in that endeavor, know that Alice Waters has declared her "America's next great cooking teacher". Nosrat has distilled her knowledge into a new cookbook, named after the simple philosophy that she employs in her teaching.  The book is titled Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat,… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

May 5, 2017 by
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At Eat Your Books we want to bring you the best recipes - our dedicated team searches out and finds online recipes excerpted from newly indexed cookbooks and magazines. New recipes from the best blogs are indexed daily and members index their favorite online recipes using  the Bookmarklet all the time. Below you'll find this week's recommendations from the EYB team.… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Project 258: Making Dinner at Fish & Game

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In Project 258: Making Dinner at Fish & Game, Zakary Pelaccio and Peter Barrett celebrate the popular Hudson Valley restaurant, Fish & Game. For more information on this cookbook, please see our review post which shares a recipe for Jori's Ramp Kimchi. We are pleased to offer two copies of this title to our EYB Members in the US. One of the entry options… read more

Project 258 by Zakary Pelaccio & Peter Barett

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In Project 258: Making Dinner at Fish & Game, Zakary Pelaccio and Peter Barrett celebrate the popular Hudson Valley restaurant, Fish & Game. Why Project 258? Zak and his wife, Jori, apparently had a conversation about the number of projects they currently had in the hopper - this book was being called Project 258 by Zak in jest but it stuck… read more

A musically-inspired cookbook

May 4, 2017 by
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It's not often that a hit Broadway show contains food as a main feature. However, the Tony-nominated musical The Waitress does, as pie plays a major role in the production. In the cult classic movie-turned-Broadway production, the eternally optimistic protagonist expresses her hopes, dreams, fears, and frustrations through the whimsically named pies she bakes each morning. Now a new tie-in cookbook… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Greece – The Cookbook

May 4, 2017 by
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Greece - The Cookbook by Vefa Alexiadou is a reissue of the popular author's Vefa's Kitchen. If you wish to order this title, please remember Eat Your Book members receive 30% off Phaidon titles when using the link provided. For more information on this cookbook, please see our review post which shares a recipe for Almond Pastry Triangles. We are pleased to offer three copies… read more

Greece -The Cookbook by Vefa Alexiadou

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Greece: The Cookbook by Vefa Alexiadou is a reissue of the popular author's Vefa's Kitchen. Vefa is one of the leading authorities when it comes to Greek cuisine. A bestselling author of thirteen cookbooks she also had her own television series, regularly wrote articles for magazines and gave lectures and demonstrations on recipes. She is the Julia Child of Greek cookery. Over… read more

Grant Achatz is working on a new cookbook

May 3, 2017 by
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  Over 500 EYB Members have a copy of Alinea by Grant Achatz on their Bookshelves. Alinea  was one of the first books to bring molecular gastronomy to the masses, written by a groundbreaking chef who continues to push boundaries in the restaurant world. Now Achatz is working on another cookbook, although this one isn't based on the restaurant, but rather… read more

Nopalito by Gonzalo Guzman

May 3, 2017 by
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Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen by Gonzalo Guzmán and Stacy Adimando is a stunning book from the head chef at San Francisco's popular restaurants by the same name. Featuring 100 Mexican dishes with a Californian vibe along with stunning photographs throughout makes this another must-have restaurant cookbook. Techniques, insights into Mexican food and culture are also included. I love everything about this… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Nopalito

May 3, 2017 by
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Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen by Gonzalo Guzmán and Stacy Adimando is a stunner of a book from the head chef at San Francisco's popular restaurant by the same name. For more information on this cookbook, please see our review and recipe post.  We are pleased to offer two copies of this title to our EYB Members in the US. One of… read more

James Beard chef and restaurant awards

May 2, 2017 by
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Yesterday the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its chef and restaurant awards. Previously they announced the nominees and semi-finalists, with many contenders from across the United States competing in various regional and national categories like Best Chef Midwest or Outstanding Restaurateur. You might recognize some of the chefs and restaurateurs who have written successful cookbooks, like Michael Solomonov of… read more

Pure Heart – Book Giveaway

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Pure Heart: A Spirited Tale of Grace, Grit, and Whiskey by Troylyn Ball and Bret Witter is more than the story of the building of Asheville Distillery and Troy & Sons. It is also an inspirational tale for parents who are dealing with the difficulties of special needs children. Troy is the first female legal moonshiner in the history of the… read more

The Cookbook Course

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James Beard Award-winning cookbook editor, Shaun Chavis, has developed an online solution for those writers who wish to grow their brand and write a cookbook. The Cookbook Course, through live lessons, one-on-one coaching, and manuscript reviews, will have you working on your cookbook with the very first lesson. Shaun Chavis spent four years as a development editor for Time Inc. Books, where… read more

Cookbook culling: easier said than done

May 1, 2017 by
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  People in the Northern Hemisphere must be doing a lot of spring cleaning. That is the best explanation I have for the recent rash of articles and posts about paring down cookbook collections; the latest is from San Francisco, where Elaine Corn discusses the pros and cons of culling her 1,000+ cookbook library.  Corn, a former news editor turned food… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Toast Hash Roast Mash

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Toast Hash Roast Mash: Real Food for Every Time of Day by Dan Doherty, the author of Duck & Waffle: Recipes and Stories, is back with the recipes he cooks at home for family and friends and it's another must have book. For more information, please see our review and recipe post. We are pleased to offer three copies of… read more

Toast Hash Roast Mash

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Toast Hash Roast Mash: Real Food for Every Time of Day by Dan Doherty, the author of Duck & Waffle: Recipes and Stories, is back with the recipes he cooks at home for family and friends and it's another must have book. Doherty is the Executive Chef at Duck & Waffle, London's first 24-hour upscale restaurant, where he showcases his… read more

How eating habits are changing in Australia

April 30, 2017 by
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  We've reported on changing food habits and food trends on the blog before, but most of the stgories have been about US consumers. Now we will turn our sights to Australia, and find out if the trends we've seen in other places are holding true down under.  The changes do seem to reflect those found elsewhere. Australians are eating… read more

King Solomon’s Table by Joan Nathan

April 30, 2017 by
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King Solomon's Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World is the prolific author's most beautiful title to date, in my opinion. Joan Nathan is a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and food authority. In this book, she takes us on a trip around the globe focusing on Jewish foods.   Why King Solomon's Table? It is said that… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – King Solomon’s Table

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King Solomon's Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World is the prolific author's most beautiful title to date. Joan Nathan is a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and food authority. In this book, she takes us on a trip around the globe focusing on Jewish foods. For more information on this title, please see our review and recipe post.   … read more

Spice support: loomi (black lime/dried lime)

April 29, 2017 by
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Today's installment of our weekly series on spices and herbs arrives via a Member request. After purchasing loomi (aka black limes or dried limes) for a recipe, she was curious as to other uses for this spice, so we hit the books to see what we could find out about this Persian flavoring agent.  As the alternate names for loomi… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

April 29, 2017 by
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Did you know adding online recipes to your EYB Bookshelf is a really great way to build your personal recipe collection?  You can do this even if you have a free membership!  Try it out now and see how easy it is. Browse the recipes below, choose one that appeals, click on the link, and add it to your Bookshelf.… read more

A guide to rice in Indian foods

April 28, 2017 by
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  Rice is not only a frequent companion to Indian food, it is also an integral part of Indian culture. It is used ceremonially, and is frequently the first solid food fed to infants. There are many different varieties of rice that serve different purposes and have varying culinary uses. If you've ever wondered which type to use when, head… read more

The case for not clearing out your cookbooks

April 27, 2017 by
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  By now most everyone is familiar with Marie Kondo's 'KonMari' method of cleaning and organizing. It is a great way to reduce clutter and relieve the stress that can accumulate along with one's possessions. Some people have items that are off limits to this method, however, as Maria Spiedel explains to indexed blog The Kitchn. Maria explains why she… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Field Peas & Dinner Déjà Vu

April 27, 2017 by
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Jennifer Book is the author of two cookbooks. Her first cookbook, Field Peas to Foie Gras: Southern Recipes with a French Accent shares recipes that will help you create healthy, flavorful meals for your family. While her Southern upbringing and French training is the foundation for culinary exploration in her second cookbook, Dinner Déjà Vu: Southern Tonight, French Tomorrow. In the latter… read more
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