The last two weeks: A look inside Gastro Obscura, 2022 cookbooks, giveaways, recipes and EYBD Previews

September 3, 2021 by
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This roundup has more links and information than usual as we skipped last week's post as we sent out the monthly newsletter. For brevity's sake, I will keep the topic short and sweet: a quick look at an amazing food title: Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventure by Cecily Wong, Dylan Thuras and Atlas Obscura. Gastro Obscura is one of those… read more

My Cookbook Passion and Quick Bites with Pamela Grogan, the author

September 2, 2021 by
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My Cookbook Passion: Culinary History and Adventure in Exploring My Collection by Pamela Kure Grogan is slated for publication in November and our members will definitely want to own this title. A cookbook with a historic recipe anthology does not easily define the wonder of tracking the evolution of the cookbook and the modernization of the kitchen. Pamela Kure Grogan's… read more

Looking forward to 2022 cookbooks

August 31, 2021 by
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Every September, I begin cataloging the following year's cookbook releases. I do this for several reasons: 1) so our members know what is waiting down the pipeline and 2) it makes the monthly new cookbook reviews a little easier for me as I keep the original post updated when changes occur. Preview posts for the second half of 2021 -… read more

Baked to Perfection – Cookbook Giveaway

August 25, 2021 by
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Enter our US/UK giveaway to win one of three copies of Baked to Perfection: Delicious Gluten-Free Recipes, with a Pinch of Science by Katarina Cermelj. Baked to Perfection: Delicious Gluten-free Recipes, with a Pinch of Science by Katarina Cermelj begins with a thorough look at the gluten-free baking basics: how different gluten-free flours behave, which store-bought blends work best, and how… read more

August 2021 New Cookbook Review

August 24, 2021 by
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As I mentioned in a recent weekly roundup, publishers are experiencing shipping delays and labor shortages resulting in books being moved further down the pipeline. Typically our August monthly review is far more expansive. However, this does not mean that there aren't some spectacular books to consider this month. If you would like to order any of these titles, using… read more

Even more delicious things I am adding to my list of baking intentions

August 23, 2021 by
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My list of baking intentions continues to grow. I've been working on the usual end of the month posts, the new cookbook review and our EYB Cookbook Club summary, but needed to take a break last night to do something creative. My reasoning is that if there isn't a due date, it is creative. Plus if I document my baking… read more

Sur la table Online Cookbook Club – Ticket to Event & Dada Eats Cookbook Giveaway

August 23, 2021 by
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Sur la table (SLT) has offered cooking classes for years and I've been fortunate enough to take two classes one on laminated dough and another on macarons. Since COVID, they have switched up their classes to an online setting. Credit: Julia Gartland Last month, SLT launched their online cookbook club. August's featured author was Hetty McKinnon and September's author will… read more

August 2021 EYB Cookbook Club Summary

August 22, 2021 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: Main option: Ripe Figs: Recipes and Stories from Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus by Yasmin KhanBaking option: Nadiya Bakes by Nadiya HussainOnline option: Jamie Oliver Online Recipes or Yasmin Khan Online RecipesVeg option: Veg: Easy & Delicious Meals for Everyone by Jamie Oliver For past EYB Cookbook Club… read more

This week: A look inside Jamie Oliver’s upcoming book, the art of creating canelés, cookbook giveaways, recipes and EYBD Previews

August 20, 2021 by
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For this week's roundup, I will feature a look at Jamie Oliver's latest book and I plan to detail more titles next week. My preview for the second half of 2021 and other sneak peeks can be found at the links shared. I also wanted to revisit canelés as we were discussing this lovely pastry in The Cookbook Junkies. COVID's… read more

At Home in the Kitchen and Cook This Book – Cookbook Giveaway

August 18, 2021 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win a copy of At Home in the Kitchen: Simple Recipes from a Chef's Night Off by David Kinch and Devin Fuller and Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes to Repeat by Molly Baz. At Home in the Kitchen: Simple Recipes from a Chef's Night Off by David Kinch and Devin Fuller features… read more

An Onion in My Pocket – Deborah Madison Quick Bites – Book Giveaway

August 17, 2021 by
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Enter our US/worldwide giveaway to win one of three paperback copies of An Onion in My Pocket: My Life with Vegetables by Deborah Madison. Two copies provided by the publisher to US members and one copy provided by EYB to a member outside the US. Deborah has events scheduled so be sure to check out our calendar including one this… read more

Sheet Cake Cookbook; USA Pan Half Sheet Pan and Ateco Off-Set Spatula Giveaway and Quick Bites with Abby Dodge

August 17, 2021 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of three copies of Sheet Cake: Easy One-Pan Recipes for Every Day and Every Occasion by Abigail Johnson Dodge and one of three USA half sheet pans and one of three Ateco off-set spatulas. Three winners will receive a cookbook, sheet pan and off-set spatula! Today is not only the publication day for Sheet… read more

September 2021 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary

August 15, 2021 by
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As our members know, each month we offer at least four 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… read more

This week: A look inside upcoming cookbooks; recipes, cookbook giveaways and EYBD Previews

August 13, 2021 by
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There are a wealth of delicious titles being released this year and I covered many in my Cookbook Preview for the second half of 2021. Since that preview, I have received additional electronic copies of certain books and wanted to share some insight into those as well as to alert you to a new book coming from White Lily Flour. The… read more

Japanese cookbooks, Shinobi chef’s knife and a Zojirushi griddle with takoyaki plate – giveaway

August 10, 2021 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win an exciting package of products and cookbooks as set forth below. Back in June in one of our weekly roundups, I wrote about my love of Japanese cuisine and attraction to the wabi sabi way of life. I have had my Japanese dinner complete with takoyaki and can share the details along with this… read more

The Crafted Cookie Giveaway and Author Quick Bites

August 10, 2021 by
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Enter our US/worldwide giveaway to win one of four copies (3 copies provided by the publisher US and 1 copy provided by EYB worldwide) of The Crafted Cookie: A Beginner’s Guide to Baking & Decorating Amazing Cookies for Every Occasion by Anne Yorks. Illustrious cookie artist Anne Yorks of the celebrated The Flour Box is here to teach you to… read more

The many faces of Dorie (and cookbook covers)

August 8, 2021 by
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Recently, Dorie Greenspan posted photos of her adorable grandbaby, Gemma on Instagram. This week, in the New York Times she shared a recipe for Strawberry baby cakes. (We will have this recipe indexed soon.) She made these lovely little bites for Gemma's first birthday. Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Sue Li. Prop stylist: Nicole Louie I… read more

Peggy Porschen: A Year in Cake Giveaway

August 7, 2021 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Peggy Porschen: A Year in Cake: Seasonal Recipes and Dreamy Style Secrets from London's Prettiest Bakery. Peggy Porschen is a master baker who runs an iconic bakery in London (photograph below) renowned for it's delicious bakes. I want to go back to London just to step into the fairytale… read more

Martha Stewart’s Very Good Things; GoodCook and Infuse by Casabella Cleaning Products – Giveaway

August 7, 2021 by
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Today's giveaway features Martha Stewart's Very Good Things: Simple Tips and Genius Ideas for an Easier and More Beautiful Life by Martha Stewart and a product package from GoodCook as well as a cleaning package from Infuse at Casabella. Learn more below. In January of this year Martha Stewart's Very Good Things: Simple Tips and Genius Ideas for an Easier… read more

The last two weeks: Baking news, GBBO and other baking shows to begin soon, a look inside a few autumn baking titles, cookbook giveaways, EYBD Previews and more

August 6, 2021 by
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This week Brian Hart Hoffman of Bake from Scratch announced a new series of Williams-Sonoma virtual baking classes. The first class is set for August 9th and features croissants. Additional classes are lined up throughout August and Edd Kimber and Amanda Frederickson will be joining Brian as set out in our calendar. Speaking of croissants, Brian is the latest culinary… read more

La Vita e Dolce: Italian Inspired Desserts Cookbook Giveaway

August 4, 2021 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of La Vita e Dolce: Italian Inspired Desserts by Letitia Clark. La Vita e Dolce is an exciting take on Italian baking by food writer and trained pastry chef, Letitia Clark. Featuring over 80 Italian desserts, this beautiful book showcases Letitia's favourite puddings inspired by her time living in Sardinia.… read more

Ciudad de Mexico: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Mexico City

August 2, 2021 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Ciudad de Mexico: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Mexico City by Edson Diaz-Fuentes. Divided into chapters by time of day, in Ciudad de México, chef Edson Diaz-Fuentes takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of one of the most diverse cuisines in the world, explored through the… read more

The Pepper Thai Cookbook – Cook Real Hawaii

July 28, 2021 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win a copy of The Pepper Thai Cookbook: Family Recipes from Everyone's Favorite Thai Mom by Pepper Teigen and Cook Real Hawai'i by Sheldon Simeon. Two great books that bring some exciting flavors to your table. First, we have The Pepper Thai Cookbook: Family Recipes from Everyone's Favorite Thai Mom by Pepper Teigen (Chrissy’s mom) which is everything I… read more

Cookbook preview for the second half of 2021

July 27, 2021 by
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We're approaching August at warp speed. August begins the soft opening of Cookbooktober, those magical months through November where cookbooks are released in a frenzy. In February, I shared my preview for January through July and now that seems like years ago! (Full listings of this year's titles can be found on the Cookbook Preview). Please note that I have… read more

July 2021 New Cookbook Review

July 26, 2021 by
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Believe it or not, book publication dates are still changing from month to month. Shortage of staff, shipping delays and other issues have caused release dates to move back. Several books from July have moved to August or beyond and those months are already packed with releases. I am trying to keep the 2021 Cookbook Preview updated with the changes. If… read more
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