Break free from black pepper

October 4, 2019 by
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I've always been a big fan of black pepper - it's warmth and earthiness are comforting to me. Perhaps I like it so much because almost everything I ate as a kid was liberally sprinkled with this spice. Strange as I might find it, there are plenty of people who don't like pepper or are allergic to it. So what's… read more

Star Wars meets Le Creuset

October 4, 2019 by
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Just when I lied to myself and swore off more cookware, I find out that Le Creuset is putting out a line of Star Wars™-inspired items. Be still my heart. Below are a few of the items available on November 1st at outlets and online. You can read more about this line and be put on a waiting list to… read more

This week at Eat Your Books

October 4, 2019 by
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While still feeling the effects of last month's landslide of cookbooks, October is sizing up to be quite possibly the largest month of releases to date. Our indexers are cranking out books as quickly as possible while we prepare EYBDigital Previews and reviews. This week, Darcie shared a guide to squash, chocolate chip cookie perfection, and an article on a… read more

Apples are a sweet introduction to fall

October 3, 2019 by
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The news cycle these days can be nearly be measured in nanoseconds, with one crazy headline appearing after another. While nothing seems settled in the world, it can be reassuring to see the change in the seasons which serves as a reminder that this, too, shall pass. In much of the Northern Hemisphere, fall is in the air with crisp… read more

Fraiche Food, Full Hearts Cookbook Giveaway

October 3, 2019 by
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Enter our giveaway to win a copy of Fraiche Food, Full Hearts: A Collection of Recipes for Every Day and Casual Celebrations by Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer Cousins Jillian and Tori have been close their entire lives growing up more like sisters than cousins. In their debut cookbook, Fraiche Food, Full Hearts they share over 100 dishes which have… read more

Cookbook writing is not the path to riches

October 2, 2019 by
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“Nobody wants to talk about how hard it is to get by as a writer.” This is part of what bakery owner and bestselling author Alison Robicelli explains to The New York Times about writing a cookbook. Robicelli and other authors recount tales of publishers approaching them with offers that included no advance, no budget for food, and no funds… read more

Nathalie Dupree’s Favorite Stories & Recipes – Giveaway

October 2, 2019 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win a copy of Nathalie Dupree's Favorite Stories & Recipes by Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart. "The Queen of Southern Cuisine," Nathalie Dupree, has mentored many female chefs during her impressive career. Ms. Dupree turns 80 on December 23rd and this week her "chickens" (the women she has taken under her wing) are honoring her… read more

Can there be only one?

October 1, 2019 by
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At last count, there are over 100 “best” chocolate chip cookie recipes in the EYB Library. That doesn’t even include the recent craze of Levain Bakery copycat recipes, or recipes describing themselves as "perfect" chocolate chip cookies. Browsing through the Library, we see that some authors are convinced that they have created the best cookie for any occasion. See, for example, The best chocolate… read more
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