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

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

July 2025 New Cookbook Review

July 28, 2025 by
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Much like June, July is a light month for cookbook releases but there are some outstanding titles that warrant our attention. A few books that our Members will want to know about include: Bitter by Alexina Anatole (US release), Boustany: A Celebration of Vegetables from my Palestine by Sami Tamimi (US release), Craveable – All I Want to Eat by Seema Pankhania (US release),… read more

July 2025 Eat Your Books Cookbook Club Summary

July 24, 2025 by
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Each month we allow posting in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club from any cookbook, magazine or blog and we also offer one featured cookbook -most months. We hope that sharing our favorite recipes will help our Members discover new cookbooks and recipes to try. Also please see our August 2025 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary which is now organized by location… read more

A love letter to Sift by Nicola Lamb with a giveaway

July 23, 2025 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of four copies of Sift: The Elements of Great Baking by Nicola Lamb. Two copies set out for the UK and two copies worldwide outside of the UK. If you are a baker, you most likely know about Nicola Lamb and her amazing book Sift. This book has won numerous awards including a… read more

The Salad Lab Cookbook Giveaway

July 22, 2025 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of two copies of The Salad Lab - Whisk, Toss, Enjoy!: Recipes for Making Fabulous Salads Every Day by Darlene Schrijver. When Darlene Schrijver was compiling her favorite salad recipes for her daughter who was off to college a friend asked, “Why don’t you film the directions for making recipes instead and post… read more

So Easy So Good Cookbook Giveaway

July 21, 2025 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of two copies of So Easy So Good: Delicious Recipes and Expert Tips for Balanced Eating by Kylie Sakaida. Kylie Sakaida is a registered dietitian, content creator, and the New York Times bestselling author of So Easy So Good. Her popular TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube accounts feature tips, tricks, and nutrition advice mixed… read more

A preview of Dorie’s new book, adding photos to the Library, events and more

July 18, 2025 by
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Our beloved Dorie Greenspan's new book Dorie's Anytime Cakes will be released on October 21st, 2025! Dorie's book tour has been added to our Calendar. Be sure to see if Dorie will be in your area. Preorders are very important to authors and publishers so if you are going to order this book do so now. Using our BUY BOOK… read more

Pull Up a Chair – Cookbook Giveaway

July 10, 2025 by
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Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of three copies of Pull Up a Chair - Recipes for Gatherings Big and Small, Morning to Night by Martha Collison. At just 17, Martha Collison became the youngest contestant ever on The Great British Bake Off's fifth series in 2014. Since then, she's built an impressive career as a food writer, broadcaster,… read more

August 2025 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary

July 8, 2025 by
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As our members know, each month we offer several cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. There are other fun cookbook clubs around world and we’d like to highlight those for those members who might want to cook or bake something other than our choices.  I will update this post as clubs make their August choices. Something that has… read more

UK Food Festivals

July 5, 2025 by
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I was going to highlight these events in my next weekly roundup but as one of these festivals is coming up soon - I wanted to alert our UK Members who may wish to make plans to attend. Delicious has an exhaustive list of food festivals that you can check out as well organized by region including Scotland and Ireland.… read more

Four outstanding independently published cookbooks worth your attention

June 29, 2025 by
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Independently published cookbooks offer authors greater control over their work and the publishing process. This approach allows creators to maintain creative control, retain more rights, and potentially earn higher royalties. While traditional publishing provides wider distribution networks, self-publishing has become an increasingly viable option for culinary authors. We love our cookbook publishers and work closely with them to promote their… read more

Taste Canada releases shortlist for 2025 awards

June 26, 2025 by
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Now in its 28th year, Taste Canada Awards / Les Lauréats des Saveurs du Canada has announced its shortlist of cookbooks vying for a coveted culinary writing award. Sixty-nine cookbooks entered the competition, written by authors from across Canada. The shortlist narrowed the competition to 43 entries. The winners will be announced at the Taste Canada Awards Soirée in Toronto, scheduled… read more

June 2025 New Cookbook Review

June 24, 2025 by
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June is a fairly light month for cookbook releases but there are some outstanding titles that warrant our attention. A few books that our Members will want to know about include: Braided Heritage by Jessica B. Harris; Galette! by Rebecca Firkser; Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream by Nicholas Morgenstern; Potluck Desserts by Justin Burke; Strong Roots by Olia Hercules; Boustany by Sami Tamimi; Flavour Heroes by Gurdeep… read more

June 2025 EYB Cookbook Club

June 23, 2025 by
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Each month we allow posting in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club from any cookbook, magazine or blog and we also offer one featured cookbook. We hope that sharing our favorite recipes will help our Members discover new cookbooks and recipes to try. Also please see our updated/revised July 2025 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary which is now organized by location and includes… read more

James Beard and Guild of Food Writers’ awards, culinary tours, recipes, EYBD Previews and more!

June 20, 2025 by
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Culinary tours provide an exciting way to combine travel with your passion for food! There's something magical about experiencing a culture through its cuisine, especially with someone who deeply understands the culinary traditions and can share insider knowledge. Cookbook author-led tours offer such a unique perspective - you're not just tasting the food, you're learning the stories behind the dishes,… read more

James Beard Awards Weekend in Chicago

June 18, 2025 by
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Jane, Katie and I attended the James Beard award ceremony on June 14th in Chicago, where the the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its 2025 Media Awards, which includes books, broadcast media, and journalism. This was the 35th Anniversary of the awards and the air was charged with excitement and positivity. As we shared in our post delivering the… read more

July 2025 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary

June 17, 2025 by
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As our members know, each month we offer several cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. There are other fun cookbook clubs around world and we’d like to highlight those for those members who might want to cook or bake something other than our choices.  I will update this post as clubs make their July choices. Something that has… read more

French at Heart – Cookbook Giveaway

June 10, 2025 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of two copies of French at Heart: Recipes That Bring France Home by Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini. From the founders of the Cook’s Atelier, a cooking school in Burgundy, France, and authors of The Cook's Atelier: Recipes, Techniques, and Stories from Our French Cooking School, comes a second cookbook. When mother and daughter duo Kendall… read more

20 Amici – 40 Ricette Cookbook Giveaway

June 9, 2025 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of two copies of 20 Amici – 40 Ricette: Friends and Food from the Heart of Chianti by John Bersani. Experience what it’s like to not only eat in Tuscany, but also how it feels to live there in this lovely book. With traditional Tuscan recipes, heartwarming stories/chef profiles, and insider’s tips from… 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

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

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

Taste Canada Awards 2025 longlist released

May 29, 2025 by
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Now in its 28th year, Taste Canada / Saveurs du Canada has announced the longlist of 69 cookbooks in the running for its culinary writing awards. The Awards are presented to outstanding Canadian cookbooks in both English and French languages. The shortlist will be announced online on June 25th, 2025 and the winners will be announced in autumn of this year. The Taste… read more
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