Decoding cryptic ancient recipes

November 5, 2019 by
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There are old recipes and then there are OLD recipes. It can be difficult enough to suss out what your grandmother meant when she scribbled something down on a 3x5 index card, much less trying to interpret instructions that are nearly 3,000 years old. How do you even approach a task that daunting? You have to become a sleuth, like… read more

Cornersmith Marrickville closes abruptly

November 4, 2019 by
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Alex Elliott-Howery and James Grant, co-owners of Sydney's award-winning Cornersmith Cafes and Picklery, shocked fans in a sudden announcement that they have decided to close their flagship cafe, located in Marrickville. A post made to Cornersmith's social media account read: "This morning we packed up our pickles and moved out of our Marrickville café. We have not made this decision… read more

Food news antipasto

November 3, 2019 by
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The first antipasto item for this week involves something that would make a food safety inspector have heartburn. The standard food safety rule in the US is that if something has been out for more than 4 hours, or if it has been stored for over a week in the refrigerator, it should be tossed. What about a soup base… read more

Behind the scenes with a GBBO home economist

November 2, 2019 by
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Now that the Great British Bake Off/Baking Show is over, you might be going through a bit of withdrawal. If so, I just found something that might help: an interview with Faenia Moore, the home economist for the GBBO since its inception. So what does a home economist on the set of a cooking show do? A lot. Moore is… read more

Making a case for putting the magic back in cooking

November 1, 2019 by
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In the past few years, scores of books have promoted the science behind cooking. From Modernist Cuisine to The Food Lab, authors have extolled the virtues of applying precision methods to making meals. Authors Matt Lee and Ted Lee want to change that narrative, however: they make the case for "remystifying" the art of cooking. Of course, scientific approaches to… read more

Cookbook Love podcast celebrates new fall books

October 31, 2019 by
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We have written about the Cookbook Love podcast before. Author and cookbook writing coach Maggie Green started the podcast in late 2018, and our own Jenny Hartin has appeared on the podcast before. The most recent episode also features Jenny. She and Maggie talk about a number of subjects, including Jenny's cookbook 101 Things to Do with a Bundt® Pan,… read more

Rekindling childhood food loves

October 30, 2019 by
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I recently clicked on a link to an Epicurious article where Emily Johnson posted about her love of cinnamon toast, a childhood favorite that she had recently rediscovered. Johnson doesn't even call the toast a "guilty pleasure", instead unabashedly embracing her choice of breakfast breads notwithstanding the fact the substance is a nutritionist's nightmare. It can be an act of… read more

Food Network launches a new app

October 28, 2019 by
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Late last month, Food Network announced that it was launching a new app that would provide subscribers access to on-demand cooking classes, including up to 25 live classes a week. The app, which was developed in partnership with Amazon, has now officially launched. SONY DSC Called Food Network Kitchen, the app offers cooking classes featuring Food Network chefs like Bobby… read more

Food news antipasto

October 27, 2019 by
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Ever wonder why round pizza comes in square boxes? Apparently making a round one is easier said than done. Pizza Hut spent two years developing a round box, and the US chain is using the boxes, which use fewer resources than a traditional square one, on a special pizza. A test run is being carried out in Phoenix, Arizona with… read more

Spice support: curry leaves

October 26, 2019 by
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The first time I encountered curry leaves as an ingredient in a recipe, I wondered how they were different than the curry powder that I purchased at a spice store. I assumed that curry leaves must be one of the components of curry powder, but I later discovered that they had nothing to do with the spice blend as I… read more

Rocco Dispirito’s rollercoaster career takes another turn

October 26, 2019 by
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A couple of years ago I wrote about Rocco Dispirito's rise to fame and then sudden disappearance. In the ensuing couple of years, the made-for-TV chef had returned to the kitchen, this time at The Standard Grill in New York. By all accounts, his time there was successful, but he recently announced that he was leaving The Standard after just… read more

What is bergamot and how did it find its way into tea?

October 24, 2019 by
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If you ever watched Star Trek: The Next Generation, you probably heard the following phrase many times: "Tea, Earl Grey, hot." Captain Jean Luc Picard is far from the only fan of bergamot-flavored tea. But what, exactly, is bergamot? The Farmer's Almanac has the answer. You might be surprised to learn that the bergamot that flavors Earl Grey isn't an… read more

Ex-MasterChef stars will host a new Australian cooking show

October 23, 2019 by
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Following on the recent news about the new hosts of MasterChef Australia, we have learned about the plans of two of the former hosts. Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan are set to appear in a new cooking show that will air on Channel 7 in 2020. The program, titled 'Plate of Origin', is a culinary competition that features "flavours from all corners… read more

What’s your fall dessert based on your zodiac sign?

October 23, 2019 by
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Some days a lighthearted, short read is exactly the distraction you need from your job, kids, spouse, housework, and/or current events. Today's fix for me comes from Taste of Home. It's a listing of fall desserts paired with zodiac signs, and it's silly, fun, and at least in this household, very, very wrong. The Scorpio in our house is from… read more

Ideas for a spook-tacular Halloween

October 21, 2019 by
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Halloween is just a few days away, and if are looking for some ghoulish goodies or creepy canapés, we have you covered. Just head over to our Halloween Pinterest board to find hundreds of recipes that cover the gamut of your party needs, from appetizers to drinks to desserts. (Not on Pinterest? Use the EYB Library to find ideas instead.)… read more

A new Julia Child documentary is in the works

October 21, 2019 by
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Last month we reported that a new Julia Child HBO series was getting close to production. Now we have learned that another Julia Child film project is underway, this time from the team that brought us RBG. In the upcoming biopic, Betsy West and Julie Cohen, co-directors of the documentary about US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, “will examine Child’s unconventional life,… read more

Food news antipasto

October 20, 2019 by
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Many EYB Members probably know about the Cookbook Co. Cooks, the cooking/cookbook store located in Calgary, Alberta. They announced some sad news earlier this week, as one of the company's founders, Jean Norton, died earlier this month. In a Facebook post, The Cookbook Co. recalled that "Jean was generous, an incredible cook and baker, and emanated a constant joie de… read more

The difference between shallots and onions

October 19, 2019 by
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At first glance, a shallot seems like a slimmer, smaller version of its cousin the onion, but they have different flavor profiles and are not equal substitutes for another. As Palisa Anderson writes in The Guardian, each of these wonderful members of the allium family has uses that will best highlight its unique characteristics. While shallots resemble onions in outward… read more

Observer Food Monthly Awards 2019

October 18, 2019 by
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Last evening at the Freemasons Hall in London, the winners of the 2019 Observer Food Monthly Awards were announced. The awards celebrate the best in food across the UK, highlighting the work of celebrity chefs as well as local producers and eateries. There are ten categories of reader awards, plus several other categories judged by a professional panel. The evening's… read more

Check out Martha Stewart’s new cookbook library

October 17, 2019 by
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It's difficult to imagine that someone as accomplished as Martha Stewart was once a novice cook, but everyone has to start somewhere. As a newlywed, Stewart purchased a copy of Joy of Cooking, like countless others who embarked on their cooking journey through that book's pages. You will probably not be surprised to learn that Stewart has amassed a rather… read more

Learn the difference between seltzer, club soda, and sparkling mineral water

October 16, 2019 by
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What is fizzy, non-alcoholic, and can be found in any manner of drinks and foods? If you answered any of the three items listed above, you are correct. Despite their similarities, each of them has its own best use, and Eater is here to explain the differences between them. The most basic of the three is seltzer, which is nothing… read more

Why pumpkin spice is associated with fall

October 15, 2019 by
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Love them or hate them, Starbucks' pumpkin spice lattes have been in stores since August 29 - the earliest ever release for this drink that ostensibly celebrates fall weather. (Did anyone even look at a weather report before choosing that date?!) Now that cooler temperatures have finally arrived in most of the Northern Hemisphere - really cool if you are… read more

Meet MasterChef Australia’s new hosts

October 14, 2019 by
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Back in July, we reported that all three of MasterChef Australia's hosts quit in a pay dispute following months-long negotiations. Several names were floated as being potential replacements for the trio of Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris. The wait is over, as we now know who the judges will be for the upcoming season of the program. At least one of the… read more

Food news antipasto

October 14, 2019 by
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Since I read cookbooks voraciously and have been an avid cook and baker for decades, it's hard to stump me with a vegetable or fruit that I haven't at least read about. This week it did happen, and the vegetable in question is celtuce. Curious to find out more? Check out a recent article in The Guardian about this so-called… read more

Everything you need to know about Dutch ovens

October 13, 2019 by
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My Dutch ovens are the workhorses of my kitchen: I use them to sear, simmer, roast, fry, and bake. It seems like there is nothing these beauties can't do. However, when I was a novice cook I was unfamiliar with Dutch ovens and had no idea of how to use this type of cookware. If I had read an article… read more
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