Food news antipasto

June 8, 2025 by
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The Guinness Book of World Records has come a long way since the Guinness Brewery's managing director, Sir Hugh Beaver, devised the concept while arguing with his mates about which game bird was the fastest. Today the Guinness Book contains all sort of records, including ones that involve food. In addition to individuals, companies can have world records, and Chowhound… read more

Bartenders spill on their most controversial takes

June 7, 2025 by
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The cocktail scene has had many ups and downs in its history, and at the center of it all have been the bartenders. They are the ones who have created iconic drinks that have stood the test of time, and they have opinions about those cocktail and more. Vinepair asked several bartenders about their most controversial cocktail opinions, and some… read more

Celebrate National Doughnut Day

June 6, 2025 by
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This food holiday almost slipped past me. Today is National Doughnut Day, but it isn’t just another arbitrary food holiday cooked up by a commercial enterprise – this special day has roots that go back almost 100 years. Basic raised [doughnuts] from Doughnuts by Lara Ferroni According to the Salvation Army, National Doughnut Day’s origins stretch back to the first… read more

Pride month, EYBD Previews, recipes and more

June 6, 2025 by
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In the United States and most parts of the world, Pride Month is celebrated in June - a celebration and commemoration of LGBTQIA+ pride. This week's roundup will highlight books released in 2025 by LGBTQIA+ authors. Please note this is not a complete list. What Is Queer Food?: How We Served a Revolution by John Birdsall is the celebrated food… read more

Ranking the best cookbooks of all time

June 5, 2025 by
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A few weeks ago, the staff at Food and Wine published a ranking of the 35 best cookbooks of all time. Such a list is bound to be divisive, because great cookbooks convey the personality of the author as much as they contain solid recipes that stand the test of time, and there is no way that everyone will love… read more

Balli Balli – Cookbook Giveaway and Quick Bites

June 4, 2025 by
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Enter our US/CA/UK giveaway to win one of two copies of Balli Balli: Quick & Easy Korean Cooking by Da-Hae West. Please note the author's events coming up at Divertimenti on June 7th (kimchi class) and June 26th (book signing) Korea is often described as having a balli, balli culture (balli translates as 'quickly' in Korean) as it is a… read more

You can pry my croissant from my cold, dead hands

June 4, 2025 by
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Eating a balanced diet full of vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein is a laudable goal. Such a diet can help you stay healthy and avoid certain diseases. Endless advice is available on what foods to eat and which to avoid if you want to achieve this goal, such as the recent article from The Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food… read more

For the Love of Lemons by Letitia Clark – Giveaway

June 3, 2025 by
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Enter our US/UK giveaway to win one of two copies of For the Love of Lemons: Italian-Inspired, Sweet and Savoury Recipes by Letitia Clark. Please note the author's events that we have shared on our Calendar. I'm absolutely obsessed with all things lemon! While most people reach for chocolate, I'll choose lemon every single time. So when I discovered Letitia… read more

Food news antipasto

June 2, 2025 by
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Samin Nosrat shared news with her followers: she is moving to Substack with a newsletter called a grain of salt. Nosrat is "looking forward to building a vibrant community focused on cooking, gardening, reading, and general good living" in her new venture. She is also offering a free online cooking class for people who preorder her upcoming book Good Things.… read more
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