An evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

May 5, 2022 by
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During his US tour Yotam Ottolenghi came to Minneapolis, and since it was so close to me and I am a huge fan of his cookbooks, I booked a ticket to listen to his talk. Although I had hoped to go in person, a sore throat (that is probably just allergies although I played it safe) made me switch to… read more

Fine Cooking’s last issue

May 4, 2022 by
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Even though I knew the end was coming (I wrote about Meredith Corp.'s acquisition of Fine Cooking in October 2020), it was still a sad day when I received a postcard in the mail a couple of weeks ago announcing that Fine Cooking Magazine was no longer going to be published. As the magazine continued to hit my mailbox for… read more

CrateChef – Ali Slagle Box Giveaway

May 4, 2022 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win a CrateChef box curated by Ali Slagle. We shared a few promotions over the years about CrateChef, see Sunny-Side Up and A Common Table. I have a subscription to CrateChef which ships six chef-inspired boxes a year - one every other month. I was really excited for April/June's selection which featured Ali Slagle's new… read more

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

May 3, 2022 by
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Before I begin extolling the virtues of celebrating Mexican food for Cinco de Mayo, I want to make sure that everyone knows that this holiday is NOT Mexican Independence Day. What Cinco de Mayo does commemorate is the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the first Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862. Regardless of its actual historical significance,… read more

Ammu Cookbook Giveaway and Gift Card for Diaspora Co spices

May 3, 2022 by
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Enter our US/UK giveaway to win one of three copies of Ammu: Indian Home Cooking to Nourish Your Soul by Asma Khan with one US winner also receiving a $30.00 gift card to use at Diaspora Co. Fans of Asma’s first cookbook Asma’s Indian Kitchen will be overjoyed when they get their hands on Ammu. This new collection of recipes comes from… read more

Ronni Lundy opens Plott Hound Books

May 2, 2022 by
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Journalist and James Beard award winning cookbook author Ronni Lundy opened Plott Hound Books in Burnsville, North Carolina on April 30th (which happened to be national Independent Bookstore Day). The store carries hundreds of new titles from the latest best sellers to classic reads, cookbooks, mysteries, historicals and a full section devoted to Appalachia. Located at 102 W. Main Street… read more

Sweets for Eid al-Fitr

May 2, 2022 by
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Muslims around the world are celebrating the end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Food is at the forefront to celebrate the end of Ramadan fasting. The foods eaten vary depending on the culture of the local celebrants, but sweets are an important aspect no matter where Eid feasts happen. BBC's Good Food provides us with a list of eleven… read more

Food news antipasto

May 1, 2022 by
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Have you been watching the HBO special about Julia Child? Reviews have been mixed, with some people enjoying the behind-the-scenes drama and others who take issue with some of the bending of the truth for purposes of better storytelling. One of those expressing dismay is Sara Franklin, who is writing a book about legendary editor Judith Jones, who is a… read more

Jazz up your juleps

April 29, 2022 by
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Few celebrations have a cocktail that is as strongly associated with the day as the Kentucky Derby is with the mint julep. In one week (May 7), the 148th edition of "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" will be run, and there is no telling how many mint juleps have been sipped since the inaugural event in 1875. Southerners love their… read more

Sweet Paris, Cake Server and Parisian Tea Towel Giveaway – Quick Bites

April 29, 2022 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win an autographed copy of Sweet Paris: Seasonal Recipes from an American Baker in France by Frank Adrian Barron, an antique cake server and a Parisian tea towel. There are two sets of this prize available. This gorgeous book brings the timeless allure of Paris into our home kitchens. Not only is Sweet Paris filled… read more

April 2022 New Cookbook Review

April 27, 2022 by
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Welcome to April! This month we have a wealth of new books to review and add to our wish lists. As usual during these COVID times some April books have moved on to May and beyond, so be sure to keep checking the 2022 preview post for updates. You will note under the "Other titles of interest" section in the US, I… read more

The James Beard Cookbook Awards are back – here are the nominees

April 27, 2022 by
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After a one-year hiatus - due in part to the pandemic but also to controversy surrounding the lack of diversity in its awards programs - the James Beard Foundation has announced the nominees for its 2022 Media Awards, which includes cookbooks. This list covers 2021 and 2022, so only the best of the best books have made the cut. JBF… read more

Le Creuset’s advice to consumers: don’t use olive oil

April 26, 2022 by
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Like many EYB members, I cherish my Le Creuset and Staub cookware. The durable, colorful, and downright gorgeous vessels are workhorses in my kitchen, helping me create stews, roasts, braises, soups, and more. That is why Jenny and I were somewhat perplexed by the recent advice Le Creuset offered to some customers who complained about damage to their pricey pans.… read more

April 2022 EYB Cookbook Club Summary

April 26, 2022 by
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Each month we offer at least four cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. This month we have been cooking from: Nigella Lawson – online recipes – add Nigella’s blog to your bookshelf for easy access to all Nigella’s blog recipesYotam Ottolenghi – online recipesMichael Smith (CA) – online recipesAnna Olson – online recipesIna Garten – online recipesDeb Perelman – online recipes – add the Smitten Kitchen blog to your bookshelfMaggie Beer – online recipes – add the Maggie Beer blog to… read more

Anzac Day is a food tradition worth celebrating

April 25, 2022 by
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While many “holidays” about food are completely fabricated events to promote a product, some foods are associated with real holidays that have a more noble purpose. This is the case with the Anzac biscuit, made to commemorate Anzac Day on 25 April (I know, it's already 26 April in Australia but the rest of us can still celebrate it). Seed-studded Anzac biscuits from… read more

Food news antipasto

April 24, 2022 by
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Adventurous cooks have a drawer or cupboard filled with a variety of spices. Although some folks have a large selection from which to choose, most of us have a few favorites that get used in a multitude of dishes. If you had to pare down your spice collection to just 11 essential spices, what would you choose? Compare your list… read more

This week: The Bake Fest; giveaways update; tips for organizing your cookbook collection, and more

April 22, 2022 by
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A member sent us information regarding The Bake Fest (Sat, May 21, 2022 8:30 AM - Sun, May 22, 2022 8:00 PM CDT) an event where you will be able to network with over 2,000 bakers from around the world as well as favorite brands through virtual networking lounges and live interactive sessions. Highlights of the event: 25+ Hours of… read more

Tips on cleaning, storing, and organizing your cookbook collection

April 21, 2022 by
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Many of our members have outsized cookbook collections. Mine is modest compared to some but I do have hundreds of books which means I have a lot of storage needs. While I aspire to an impeccably organized, highly logical, and beautiful system for housing my cookbooks, instead I have a mismatched bookshelves lining the walls of a spare bedroom, stacks… read more

The Washington Post temporarily drops paywall

April 21, 2022 by
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Voraciously, the culinary section of The Washington Post, is one of the best food sections in the US. WaPo's talented food writers including G. Daniela Galarza, Becky Krystal, Tom Sietsema, Joe Yonan, and Matt Brooks, share excellent and varied recipes, tips and tricks, general kitchen wisdom, and entertaining food news. In honor of Earth Day, WaPo is lifting its paywall… read more

Getting ready for rhubarb

April 20, 2022 by
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As the years roll on, I appreciate more and more the rhythm of the seasons and the act of eating within them. Even though supermarkets have all manner of produce available year round, things like December asparagus and January watermelon seem out of place here in the north land, with a flavor that only faintly echoes what the fruit or… read more

Mother’s and Father’s Day Gift Guide for the Cookbook Lover and Giveaway

April 19, 2022 by
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The two special days to celebrate mom and dad are right around the corner. I've prepared a guide to a few gifts that are sure to please the cook, baker and cookbook lover in your family. In addition to this guide, we are offering a worldwide giveaway for a chance to win a set of cookbooks: Lioroooosh: Baking from my… read more

Is this the mother of all puddings?

April 18, 2022 by
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Custard style puddings are common across a number of cultures, and California chef Reem Assil believes that most of them can be traced to a single source: the Arab pudding mahalabiya. “I feel like every culture has some version of the mahalabiya. That was the tip-off point for me,” Assil told food writer Genevieve Yam. “It’s usually some form of… read more

Food news antipasto

April 17, 2022 by
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When Nigella Lawson tells you to read something, you read it, and you are not disappointed. A few days ago she posted a link to an article in The Paris Review where writer Valerie Stivers offers a story that involves the intersection of food and the stories from Soviet dissident writer Sergei Dovlatov. Stivers attempts to recreate the foods in… read more

May 2022 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary

April 17, 2022 by
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As our members know, each month we offer several cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. There are other fun cookbook clubs around the interwebs and we’d like to highlight those for those members who might want to cook or bake something other than our choices.  We want to get this information out to you so you can prepare… read more

Uses for leftover Easter eggs

April 16, 2022 by
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If you’re among the millions of people who dyed a bunch of eggs to use as decoration for the Easter holiday, you are probably facing a conundrum of what to do with all of them now that Easter is behind us. Egg salad sandwiches and deviled eggs might work for some, but there a dozens of more interesting options. Delicious… read more
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