The party behind the World’s 50 Best awards

April 7, 2017 by
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  When the World's 50 Best Restaurants ceremony was held in New York City last year, there was, ironically, no food available to attendees. When the event moved to Australia this year, some veterans of the affair were worried that might happen again. The invitation even instructed attendees to eat beforehand. But the dearth of food was not repeated, thanks… read more

Highlights of April’s Cookbooks Part 1

April 7, 2017 by
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April is a busy month, 150 books from around the world are being released that will make it to our roundup. To prepare you and your bookshelves, I'm previewing a dozen US releases with you today (and one from May). Check back in the coming weeks for more information and highlight posts. Every book mentioned here is scheduled for a… read more

Is this the future of restaurant menus?

April 6, 2017 by
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  In February, we explored the history of restaurant menus with a peek into the vintage menu archive housed at a New York Public Library. Now we can get an idea of what menus of the future will look like. Eater reports on the growing trend of adding supplemental information to restaurant menus, with a focus on an encyclopedia that… read more

#CookforSyria Recipe Book Worldwide Giveaway

April 6, 2017 by
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Purchasing #CookforSyria Recipe Book will be a gift to yourself. It is not only a spectacular cookbook, but also provides the satisfaction of donating to help the Syrian humanitarian effort as all profits from the sale of this book is donated to charity. When I first received this book, the cookbook lover in me was taken with the beautiful photographs and delicious… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – The First Mess

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The First Mess Cookbook: Vibrant Plant-Based Recipes to Eat Well Through the Seasons by Laura Wright, the writer behind the Saveur award-winning blog, The First Mess, shares more than 125 beautifully prepared seasonal whole-food recipes.  For more information on this cookbook, please see our review and recipe post. We are pleased to offer three copies of this title to our EYB Members… read more

The world’s 50 best restaurants of 2017

April 5, 2017 by
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  The annual ranking of the World's 50 Best Restaurants has just been revealed. For the first time in several years, a US restaurant tops the list. Daniel Humm and Will Guidara's Eleven Madison Park moved up two spots from last year to claim the title of World's Best Restaurant for 2017.  The 2016 winner, Osteria Francescana  led by chef Massimo Bottura,… read more

The First Mess Cookbook – Laura Wright

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The First Mess Cookbook: Vibrant Plant-Based Recipes to Eat Well Through the Seasons by Laura Wright, the writer behind the Saveur award-winning blog, The First Mess, shares more than 125 beautifully prepared seasonal whole-food recipes in this her eagerly anticipated debut title.  Simple-to-prepare vegan recipes with beautiful photographs and enchanting storytelling await us in this stunner of a book. Each… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Burma Superstar

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Burma Superstar: Addictive Recipes from the Crossroads of Southeast Asia by Desmond Tan and Kate Leahy, owners of the beloved San Francisco restaurant of the same name, delivers a mouthwatering collection of recipes.  For more information on Burma Superstar, please see our review and recipe post. We are pleased to offer two copies of this title to our EYB Members in the US.… read more

Passover pie is not only possible, but delicious

April 4, 2017 by
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  Over the years, Passover desserts have received a reputation for being less than stellar. Options were limited to things you could make with matzoh flour or potato starch, poor substitutions for wheat flour. Not being able to use dairy products like butter, milk and cream - staples in any baker's repetoire - compounded the issue.  That has all changed,… read more

Burma Superstar

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Burma Superstar: Addictive Recipes from the Crossroads of Southeast Asia by Desmond Tan and Kate Leahy, owners of the beloved San Francisco restaurant of the same name, delivers a mouthwatering collection of recipes. The restaurant known for its bustling tables and the sounds and aromas of sizzling onions and garlic coming from the wok, have customers who start to line… read more

Which pasta goes with which sauce?

April 3, 2017 by
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  With hundreds of pasta shapes from which to choose, pairing the right pasta type to the most appropriate sauce can be confusing. Chowhound is making the process simple by giving us a handy chart that's the ultimate guide to pasta and sauce marriages.  Each pasta shape has its own backstory, with some variations tied to a specific region or… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Healthy Baking by Jordan Bourke

April 3, 2017 by
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Healthy Baking: Nourishing Breads, Wholesome Cakes, Ancient Grains and Bubbling Ferments by Jordan Bourke is more than a beautiful baking book with an eye toward healthful alternatives. It also includes recipes devoted to savoury dishes such as Baked Sweet Potato and Beetroot with Roasted Freekeh and Salmoriglio and Whole Baked Cauliflower with Cumin Tahini that are baked. For more information on Healthy… read more

Healthy Baking by Jordan Bourke

April 3, 2017 by
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Healthy Baking: Nourishing Breads, Wholesome Cakes, Ancient Grains and Bubbling Ferments by Jordan Bourke is more than a beautiful baking book with an eye toward healthful alternatives. It also includes recipes devoted to savoury dishes such as Baked Sweet Potato and Beetroot with Roasted Freekeh and Salmoriglio and Whole Baked Cauliflower with Cumin Tahini that are baked. Bourke is the author… read more

The philosophy behind cookbook organization

April 2, 2017 by
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  If you have a collection of books that is larger than one shelf, you've probably spent time categorizing (and re-categorizing) your library. When it comes to cookbooks, there are a wide variety of organizational methods you can employ: arranging books by author, by genre, by nationality, and so on. Inevitably, no matter how much thought you put into the… read more

The Egg Shop by Nick Korbee

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Egg Shop: The Cookbook by Nick Korbee is a spectacular collection of recipes from New York City's hot spot in the Nolita neighborhood by the same name. With a playful, hip vibe, just like the restaurant itself, this title will allow you to make the dishes at home that have New Yorkers waiting in line for hours. Every breakfast and brunch… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – The Egg Shop

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Egg Shop: The Cookbook by Nick Korbee is a spectacular collection of recipes from New York City's hot spot in the Nolita neighborhood. With a playful, hip vibe just like the restaurant itself, this title will allow you to make these dishes at home that have New Yorkers waiting in line for hours.  For more information on Egg Shop, please see our review and… read more

Why baking for others is good for you

April 1, 2017 by
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  If you are the type of person who whips up a batch of brownies, cookies, or cupcakes for every occasion, you probably already realize the benefits of baking for others. Baking can help relieve stress and providing food to loved ones is a way to express emotions that are sometimes not easy to put into words. Psychiatrists and scientists… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Hello, My Name is Ice Cream

April 1, 2017 by
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Hello, My Name Is Ice Cream: The Art and Science of the Scoop by Dana Cree shares more than 100 recipes for ice cream flavors and revolutionary mix-ins from the twice James Beard-nominated pastry chef. Dana has a number of events scheduled to celebrate this book so check to see if she is near you. For more information on Hello, My Name is Ice… read more

Hello, My Name is Ice Cream by Dana Cree

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Hello, My Name Is Ice Cream: The Art and Science of the Scoop by Dana Cree shares more than 100 recipes for ice cream flavors and revolutionary mix-ins from the two time James Beard-nominated pastry chef. This title explains not only how to make amazing ice cream, but also the science behind the recipes so we can understand ice cream like… read more

Foolin’ around

March 31, 2017 by
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Tomorrow is April Fool's Day, and that means a lot of pranks will be pulled on unsuspecting people. Companies big and small like to try to pull a fast one on April 1, and some don't even wait until then to plant a joke. Food and Wine has put together a list of the best pranks pulled by food companies… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – The $50 Weekly Shop

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The $50 Weekly Shop: How to Buy Groceries for a Family of Four on a Tight Budget   by Jody Allen of Stay at Home Mum fame, promises to provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to get your family grocery budget down to only $50. Seems impossible right? But, this title will help you set up your grocery budget,… read more

Should cookbooks have food safety warnings?

March 30, 2017 by
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  Cookbooks are valuable tools for anyone who loves food. They provide both inspiration and instruction, although a group of experts is taking issues with the latter. The group says most cookbooks don't adequately emphasize food safety, increasing the risk of food poisoning.  Researchers at North Carolina University looked at 29 popular cookbooks to see if they addressed safe cooking… read more

Scandinavian Gatherings – Melissa Bahen

March 30, 2017 by
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Scandinavian Gatherings: From Afternoon Fika to Midsummer Feast: 70 Simple Recipes & Crafts for Everyday Celebrations by Melissa Bahen is a charming book that delivers delicious offerings to your table as well as decorating ideas and crafts to make those times with family and friends more beautiful.  People are embracing the hygge lifestyle - to slow down, enjoy experiences and… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Scandinavian Gatherings

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Scandinavian Gatherings: From Afternoon Fika to Midsummer Feast: 70 Simple Recipes & Crafts for Everyday Celebrations by Melissa Bahen is a charming book that not only shares recipes but also crafts and ways to bring beauty into your get togethers with friends and family.  For more information on this title, please see our review and recipe post. We are pleased to offer… read more

Use your senses to become a better cook

March 29, 2017 by
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  Using a thermometer to gauge the doneness of food has become commonplace. While that level of precision is welcome, sometimes you must rely on your senses to determine when to pull that pie out of the oven or turn down the heat on the skillet. Paying attention to the sights, sounds, and smells of cooking is vital, says Julia… read more
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