A cooking club celebrates its 20th anniversary

February 20, 2017 by
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  When you find a great group of friends, the relationships can last a lifetime. The only thing better than finding lifelong friends is finding them through food. That's what happened to a group of women in Montreal, Canada, who formed a cooking club in the mid-1990s. They were coworkers at a company, and even though most of them no… read more

Use your thermometer for more than meat

February 19, 2017 by
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  Most cooks have a meat thermometer and many of us are equipped with an instant-read version like the Thermapen. It's essential for taking the temperature of steaks, chicken, and other meats to ensure food safety and avoid overcooking. You shouldn't limit your temperature taking to meat, however, says Bonnie Berwick of The Washington Post.  Just like meats, most baked… read more

Cooking Like Mummyji by Vicky Bhogal

February 19, 2017 by
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Cooking Like Mummyji: Real Indian Food from the Family Home by Vicky Bhogal is a reissue of the author's popular book previously released in 2003. This edition captures the warmth and vibrancy of Indian home cooking in beautiful photographs and recipes. Indian cuisine is one of my favorites - the soul warming spices, the depth of flavors and varieties of… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Cooking Like Mummyji

February 19, 2017 by
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Cooking Like Mummyji: Real Indian Food from the Family Home by Vicky Bhogal is a reissue of the author's popular book previously released in 2003. This edition captures the warmth and vibrancy of Indian home cooking in beautiful photographs and recipes. For more information on this title, please see our review and recipe post  which shares a recipe for Samose. We are pleased to… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – My Sweet Kitchen

February 18, 2017 by
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My Sweet Kitchen: Recipes for Stylish Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Donuts, Cupcakes, and More--Plus Tutorials for Distinctive Decoration, Styling, and Photography by Linda Lomelino is where art meets dessert in a visually stunning book that will be a source of endless inspiration.  For more information on this title, please see our review and recipe post which shares a recipe for Raspberry and Oreo Cheesecake. Sounds… read more

My Sweet Kitchen – Linda Lomelino

February 18, 2017 by
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My Sweet Kitchen: Recipes for Stylish Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Donuts, Cupcakes, and More--Plus Tutorials for Distinctive Decoration, Styling, and Photography by Linda Lomelino lives up to the title. Gorgeous photographs, recipes and easy instructions to not only bake these tempting treats but also style and photograph (if we are so inclined) our creations. In 2009, the Swedish author started her… read more

Freda DeKnight, a ‘Titan of African-American Cuisine’

February 18, 2017 by
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As the recent movie 'Hidden Figures' demonstrates, African-American women have contributed greatly to the United States' success without getting much recognition for it and despite being unfairly treated. This is the case with American cookery, too.  NPR's The Salt reminds us of another 'hidden figure', this one in the culinary sphere: Freda DeKnight. Born in 1909, DeKnight spent much of her… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

February 17, 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

Olive oil prices skyrocket

February 17, 2017 by
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  It might be a good idea to stock up on olive oil. According to reports, supplies of the popular substance are dwindling and the price has skyrocketed due to several devastating weather events. Hot and humid weather in Italy attracted olive fruit flies and allowed damaging bacteria to flourish. The yield this year is expected to be only half of… read more

Have vanilla, will travel

February 16, 2017 by
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Pichet Ong has carved out a reputation as a world-class pastry chef known for combining French technique with Asian ingredients. He's written a cookbook, The Sweet Spot: Asian-Inspired Desserts, and has appeared on Top Chef. In the last several years, Ong has transitioned from holding a traditional chef position into being a jet-setting pastry consultant.  Although Ong likes to incorporate… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Share

February 16, 2017 by
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Share: Delicious and Surprising Recipes to Pass Around Your Table by Chris Santos and Rick Rodgers contains a wonderful selection of recipes perfect for entertaining family and friends.  For more information on this title, please see our review and recipe post which shares a recipe for Rigatoni with Merguez, Ricotta Salata, and Brown Butter.  We are pleased to offer two copies of Share to… read more

Share by Chris Santos with Rick Rodgers

February 16, 2017 by
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Share: Delicious and Surprising Recipes to Pass Around Your Table by Chris Santos and Rick Rodgers is full of sexy food and gorgeous photographs.   Lately, books that focus on friends and family gathering around the table have been catching my attention and this title is an attention-grabber. There is something warm and comforting that emanates from these pages that… read more

Is Prue Leith coming to the GBBO?

February 15, 2017 by
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Rumors are swirling that restaurateur, and cookery-school founder Prue Leith may be in the running to replace Mary Berry on the new GBBO. No one has confirmed this rumor, but many people agree that she is amply qualified for the hosting spot. Leith opened her Michelin-starred restaurant, Leith's, in the late 1960s and founded Leiths School of Food and Wine… read more

February Highlights – Part II

February 15, 2017 by
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Earlier this month, I shared details about some exciting February releases and today I have a few more to bring to your attention. As always, I will have more about these titles and all new releases in my monthly roundup later this month.  Wholehearted by Kelly Gibney is filled with over 100 recipes for inspiringly accessible nourishing meals. This title which is… read more

Food52’s Piglet 2017 lineup

February 14, 2017 by
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While the official tournament doesn't begin until next Wednesday, Food52 gave us a head start on its 2017 Piglet cookbook contest by announcing the contenders via Twitter. They haven't announced which books will be going head-to-head, only which books are in the contest. For those who aren't familiar with The Piglet, we'll provide you with a quick refresher. The contest… read more

Cookbook Giveaway -There’s Always Room for Chocolate

February 14, 2017 by
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There's Always Room for Chocolate: Recipes from Brooklyn's The Chocolate Room by Naomi Josepher, Jon Payson and Georgia Freedman shares recipes from The Chocolate Room in Brooklyn famous for their delicious treats and drinks.  For more information on this title, please see our review and recipe post which shares a brownie recipe perfect for baking for someone you love. We are pleased to offer… read more

There’s Always Room for Chocolate

February 14, 2017 by
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There's Always Room for Chocolate: Recipes from Brooklyn's The Chocolate Room by Naomi Josepher, Jon Payson and Georgia Freedman shares recipes from The Chocolate Room in Brooklyn, NY.  Famous for their Brownie Sundae, Chocolate Layer Cake and Spiced Hot Chocolate, this hot spot is every chocolate lover's dream.  What impressed me right off the bat is the index at the… read more

Pitch-perfect posset

February 13, 2017 by
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  A couple of months ago while on vacation, I enjoyed a creamy, indulgent dessert that perfectly straddled the lines between rich/heavy and sweet/tart. I had not heard of the dish prior to that meal and was excited about making a new food 'discovery'. Of course, just like many explorers before me, I hadn't 'discovered' anything at all, but rather became… read more

Take your cheese platter to the next level

February 12, 2017 by
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  If you entertain even a little bit, you have probably assembled a cheese plate or two. However, you might not have put together a cheese board quite like those from award-winning cheesemonger Lilith Spencer. I've never seen any platters as jaw-droppingly gorgeous as the ones posted in a recent article on the Saveur website about Spencer's work. Spencer recently took home… read more

Breakfast Bowls by Caroline Griffiths

February 12, 2017 by
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Breakfast Bowls: 52 Nourishing Recipes to Kick-Start Your Day by Caroline Griffiths shares 52 recipes guaranteed to rev up your morning or any time of day.  I see no reason why any of these delicious recipes couldn't make a wonderful lunch or dinner as well.  Each recipe has a full page photo to accompany it and with fun offerings such… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Breakfast Bowls

February 12, 2017 by
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Breakfast Bowls: 52 Nourishing Recipes to Kick-Start Your Day by Caroline Griffiths delivers a selection of unique and hearty recipes to brighten up our mornings (or any time of day). For more information on this title, please see our review and recipe post which shares two bowls you can try now. We are pleased to offer three copies of Breakfast Bowls to our EYB Members in… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Deep Run Roots

February 11, 2017 by
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The South has a new Queen of cooking and her name is Vivian Howard. Vivian's eagerly anticipated debut cookbook, Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South is a celebration of Southern cuisine. Recently, the title was nominated in four different categories for an IACP award.  For more information on this title, please see our review and recipe post… read more

The history of a decadent chocolate dessert

February 11, 2017 by
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When we were discussing minimal ingredient recipes on the blog last month, we listed a few that were sublime despite having only a handful of ingredients. Recently The Kitchn took a deep dive into another fantastic recipe with only three ingredients: Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Oblivion Truffle Tort. The article goes into great detail, with Beranbaum explaining the history and… read more

Deep Run Roots – Vivian Howard

February 11, 2017 by
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The South has a new Queen of cooking and her name is Vivian Howard. Vivian's eagerly anticipated debut cookbook, Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South is a celebration of Southern cuisine. Recently, the title snagged nominations in four different categories in the IACP awards and deservedly so. Vivian Howard is the Peabody Award-Winning Co-creator of A Chef's Life… read more

Make your Valentine’s Day rosy

February 10, 2017 by
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Eating out on Valentine's Day is a bad idea. Don't just take my word for it; Bon Appetit, The Kitchn, and The Huffington Post all agree with me. The food is overpriced, restaurants are crowded, and the staff is likely to be in a foul mood. You are better off making your sweetie a romantic dinner at home. This route,… read more
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