Food news antipasto

August 10, 2025 by
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Less than a week after Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff told a reporter that he did not anticipate further layoffs in the company, 15 Eater staff members were laid off, according to Vox Media union. In a post on Bluesky, one of my favorite writers on the site, Amy McCarthy, shared that she was one of the unlucky ones. The… read more

In defense of ‘ugly’ cakes

August 9, 2025 by
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A recent opinion piece in The Cut has rankled the baking community, especially those who have small cottage baking businesses they run out of their homes. In the article, the author disparaged trendy Instagram and TikTok cake creations that are full of piped decorations, bedazzled with glitter-coated fruits, and overall just exuberant in their presentation. Joy Saha, writing for Salon,… read more

Finding joy in Baking and the Meaning of Life

August 9, 2025 by
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Helen Goh became a household name - at least those households that harbor a cookbook fan - when Sweet was released in 2017. She co-authored the book with Yotam Ottolenghi and it has become beloved in many bakers' homes. She is a genius with flavors and textures and now her long-anticipated solo offering is nearly here! Baking and the Meaning… read more

Cookbook Deals

August 8, 2025 by
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I will update this post when time permits – new additions are always at the top of each bulleted list below. If no update is available, be sure to check the publisher links and "cookbook deals" links under each region as they are updated periodically. If you spot a deal that isn't in the links below (publishers and or separate entries)… read more

Foraging: trendy or timeless?

August 8, 2025 by
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Foraging seems to be having a moment, as evidenced by the growing number of books about foraging and the fact that online foragers have built huge audiences. Is this a passing trend or is foraging becoming a standard practice? I suppose one should say a standard practice again, because for much of humankind's existence, foraging provided the vast majority of… read more

CookShelf, events, Member communications and more

August 8, 2025 by
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This week we want to acknowledge our appreciation to all our Member Indexers who work diligently at helping us index more titles including those who edit indexed books adding page numbers. A special shout out to one of our pro-indexers (Helen in Australia) who Member Indexed Betty Crocker's Cookbook, 6th Edition, New and Revised which had a grand total of… read more

Bruusta Mixologist Magic Starter Kits – Giveaway

August 7, 2025 by
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Kombucha lovers…there’s a new, easier way to make kombucha at home! (Be sure to enter our US giveaway for a chance to win one of three Bruusta Mixologist Magic Starter Kits at the bottom of this post.) We’re delighted to introduce bruusta the new all-in-one homebrew kombucha kit. Sleek and stylish it combines smart tech with ancient craft to give… read more

Is this really the best way to cook rice?

August 6, 2025 by
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Cooking rice is something that intimidated me for years. I did not grow up eating rice very often and when we did have rice, it was often included in a dish and not cooked separately. So when I was a young cook timidly exploring beyond the culinary borders of my upbringing, making rice proved to be a challenge. For one… read more

Herb pairing basics

August 5, 2025 by
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Over 13,000 recipes in the EYB Library have "herbs of your choice" as an ingredient. When you see that in the ingredient list, do you have a set of herbs in mind or do you struggle to determine what herbs would be best? If you are in the latter group, head over to Samin Nosrat's Substack, because she just posted… read more

Potluck Desserts Giveaway, Quick Bites and Recipes

August 5, 2025 by
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Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of two copies of Potluck Desserts: Joyful Recipes to Share with Pride by Justin Burke. Justin Burke credits his first queer potluck with changing his life. Gathering around a table piled high with homemade food evoked a sense of unity that bridged individuals beyond societal norms, sparking within him a passion for food… read more

Food news antipasto

August 3, 2025 by
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Another food publication is biting the dust - at least in monthly magazine format. Fans of delicious (AUS) spotted a short note in the most recent edition that stated it would be the last print issue. Earlier this year the magazine announced changes that included a weekly delicious section added to metropolitan and regional newspapers. The publisher said that the… read more

How much would you pay for a pancake?

August 3, 2025 by
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Chain restaurants like Denny's, Perkins, and IHOP are known for their all-day breakfast menus and relatively low prices. They dish up bacon, eggs, pancakes, waffles, and other breakfast items that may not be the most elevated fare but are solidly in the "it's fine" camp. IHOP is hoping to break away from this reputation by introducing a $100 Dubai chocolate… read more
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