The book lover’s workout plan

October 10, 2024 by
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Every book collector faces the same dilemma, usually on multiple occasions: adding a new bookcase to house the ever-growing number of books that they have accumulated. Often this includes moving the bookcases, necessitating the removal and reinstallation of all the books. This should be marketed as a book lover’s workout plan, because I loathe exercise but have no issue with… read more

Beans, beans are good for your heart…

October 8, 2024 by
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Beans and other legumes have never been hotter, even though 2016 was officially the International Year of the Pulses (aka legumes). Whether it's viral "dense bean salad" videos, articles on easy ways to use beans and how to fall in love with them, or cookbooks devoted to the subject, the once-humble bean has been getting a glow up. As a… read more

30 Breads to Bake Before You Die – Cookbook Promotion

October 7, 2024 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of two copies of 30 Breads to Bake Before You Die: The World's Best Sourdough, Croissants, Focaccia, Bagels, Pita, and More from Your Favorite Bakers by Allyson Reedy. This book is the second title by the author, the first title being 50 Things to Bake Before You Die which is a favorite of mine. Here,… read more

Sweet Seasons Cookbook Promotion

October 7, 2024 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three copies of Sweet Seasons: Wholesome Treats For Every Occasion by Michael and Pippa James. After the success of All Day Baking: Savory, Not Sweet, Michael and Pippa James return with Sweet Seasons, featuring more than 80 delectable recipes from retro hits to modern marvels. Of note, The Tivoli Road Baker: Recipes… read more

Food news antipasto

October 6, 2024 by
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Cristina Tosi's Milk Bar is branching out to the Windy City as a new Milk Bar outpost is coming to Chicago's Fulton Market. No opening date has been announced, and Tosi said she is excited about the first Midwest location for Milk Bar, telling NBC Chicago "I am a Midwesterner by birth and Chicago has long been one of my… read more

The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Week 2 – Biscuit 2024

October 5, 2024 by
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The old saying "They are dropping like flies" is appropriate for this week's episode. I think that saying is a misnomer, however, because I've been trying to kill a fly for three weeks now - and it keeps coming back to haunt me. I think I got him and then just like Michael Myers in the Halloween movies - boom… read more

Apple cider season is here

October 4, 2024 by
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While the weather here has been suggesting that summer doesn't want to let go, it finally relented this week with chilly evenings and crisp, sunny days. That means it is time to hit up the local orchards in search of tasty apples. I am fortunate to live in an area where many of the best-loved varieties in the US were… read more

The Dinner Plan podcast, Prime Day next week, EYBD Previews and more

October 4, 2024 by
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Maggie Hoffman has dropped a new podcast called The Dinner Plan. This podcast offers cooking inspiration for wherever you are in life. It doesn't matter if you're a time-strapped professional, an empty nester, feeding a houseful, or just making sure you actually eat something day after day: figuring out what’s for dinner can be exhausting. She will be talking with cookbook… read more

A simple, classic dish makes a comeback

October 2, 2024 by
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Saveur Magazine has rarely let me down since I first started reading it in 2009, so when I spied an article about oeufs mayonnaise being the "it" dish of 2024, I had to click on it even though this is the first time the alleged hyper-trending dish has come to my attention. Maybe I'm just not getting out enough, but… read more

How the dockworkers’ strike could affect the food supply

October 1, 2024 by
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The International Longshoremen's Association walked off the job at 36 ports from Maine to Texas at midnight Tuesday, the first such strike in almost 50 years. The strike comes as workers were protesting wages and the threat of automation, among other issues. The walkout will affect a wide swath of commodities ranging from shoes to auto parts to food and… read more

2025 James Beard Foundation Awards: Call for entries open

October 1, 2024 by
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The James Beard Foundation® announced today that the entry and recommendation period for the 2025 James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One is officially open until November 29, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The annual James Beard Awards recognize exceptional talent in the culinary arts, hospitality, food media, and the broader food system. The Awards also recognize a demonstrated commitment… read more
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