Food news antipasto

June 7, 2020 by
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One of the books Jenny profiled earlier this year was Karen Pfeiff-Boschek's Elegant Pie: Transform Your Favorite Pies into Works of Art. You might have seen Pfeiff-Boschek's jaw-dropping pies on Instagram. If the photo below makes you hungry for more, head over to Bored Panda for an interview with the phenomenal baker, plus 35 before-and-after photos. The photo below is… read more

Using food in protest has a long history

June 7, 2020 by
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The question of 'what is an appropriate mechanism for protest' is one that resonates during times like these. With people taking to the streets all over the world, companies and celebrities alike have posted to social media supporting protesters and discussing efforts to address the issues raised by the protests. Inevitably, the comments to these posts will feature someone saying… read more

You already own the best kitchen tool

June 5, 2020 by
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When listing essential kitchen tools, most cooks would include items such as a sharp knife, enameled cast iron pot, balloon whisk, heat-resistant spatula, heavy saucepan, or rimmed baking sheet. Others might throw in a food processor or stand mixer. Not Ruby Tandoh. Instead, she reminds us that our hands are the greatest kitchen utensils. Even though Tandoh values all of… read more

Shaken, not stirred – and in a to-go cup

June 4, 2020 by
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While many restaurants were able to pivot to take-out and delivery during the period when stay-at-home order were in place, liquor laws (at least in the US) meant that the restaurants were not able to include drinks containing alcohol in their to-go orders. Since beverages are a real profit center for restaurants, that loss was a financial blow. Several states… read more

Elevating the visibility of black cookbook authors

June 2, 2020 by
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American cuisine, especially that of the American South, owes a great deal to the influence of black cooks. As Smithsonian Magazine explains, it was often enslaved black chefs who created the feasts that gave the South its reputation for hospitality. James Beard Book Award-winner Michael Twitty further explores this topic, showing us how chefs of African descent laid the groundwork… read more

A small piece of light to help chase away the darkness

June 1, 2020 by
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On any given Monday, I would be happily clicking on cheerful posts about peppery watercress recipes or the secrets to great kalbi, but not today. Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, I worked in downtown Minneapolis. For the past two months I have been working out of my home which is located 50 miles from the heart of the city, but… read more

Food news antipasto

May 31, 2020 by
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People are cooking at home at a level unseen for decades. Since many of us are wary of making too many trips to the grocery store to find a single ingredient we are missing for any particular recipe, food writers are crafting recipes that offer flexibility in substitutions. Michael Ruhlman discusses the trend toward 'optional' as the new recipe buzzword.… read more

Behind the scenes at King Arthur Flour

May 29, 2020 by
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The sudden boom in home baking came as a surprise to the folks at King Arthur Flour (KAF for short), the Vermont-based purveyor of high quality flours and baking supplies. They were gearing up for the traditional mini-rush in the lead up to Easter when they noticed that the usual spike in sales was much, much larger than expected. They… read more

More than 10,000 Member-uploaded photos in the EYB Library

May 27, 2020 by
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Thanks in part to an extremely prolific new Member, we now have over 10,000 images submitted by Members in the EYB Library. We appreciate everyone who has submitted photos, with a shout out to new Member Tina_Berlin, who has uploaded over 470 images since joining a couple of weeks ago. Of course, we would be remiss not to mention the… read more

Jams and jellies can preserve more than fruits and vegetables

May 26, 2020 by
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I have lilac bushes in my backyard and each spring since I moved into my home eleven years ago, I would eagerly await the signs of blooms forming on the lilacs because their fragrance is one of my favorite scents. Every year resulted in disappointment, as the trees that grew near the lilacs produced too much shade for them to… read more

Food news antipasto

May 24, 2020 by
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Have you seen the latest trend in bread? Apparently some people have plenty of yeast, flour, and time, staying busy creating froggy bread. Froggy bread isn't a metaphor, it is literally bread shaped to look like frogs. When I first read about it I immediately thought it came from Kim-Joy, but even though she's made several frog-themed bakes (like the… read more

The yin and yang of Covid cooking

May 19, 2020 by
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Many of us suddenly had a lot more time on our hands in the last couple of months, and with yeast becoming a scarce commodity - or perhaps just as a way to scratch a creative itch - it seems like everyone decided now was a good time to try their hand at making sourdough. You can find oodles of… read more

Chef sparks ‘sandwich in place’ movement

May 18, 2020 by
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Many chefs are sidelined during the pandemic, and we've seen how cooking at home is different for them than cooking in a restaurant. This doesn't mean they lose their creative spark, however. Ryan Pfeiffer, executive chef at Chicago's Blackbird, is proving that with his sandwich creations. Not only is he making delicious 'wiches, he made a video challenging other chefs… read more

Food news antipasto

May 17, 2020 by
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Jamie Oliver is back with a new show called 'Keep Cooking and Carry On' that is exactly what this moment needed. In this 20-part series, Oliver will help fight the cooking fatigue many of us are facing. He will teach us how to get creative with whatever ingredients are in our cupboards. In a statement, Oliver said "This show will… read more

Ready, set, organize

May 17, 2020 by
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Since I am fortunate enough to be able to work from home, my commute has gone from 50 miles to less than 50 feet. I always said that if I did not have to drive so far for work I would have oodles of time to accomplish a laundry list of tasks around the house. It turns out that this… read more

The list of restaurants permanently closed continues to grow

May 14, 2020 by
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Yesterday chef and restaurateur David Chang announced that he was closing two of his restaurants for good and moving a third to a new location. Even though Chang has nimbly pivoted to face challenges in the past and has a stable of deep-pocketed investors, he is not immune from the economic affects of the coronavirus pandemic. He's far from alone:… read more

Grocery prices are on the rise

May 13, 2020 by
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With so many people cooking nearly every meal at home, it is not surprising that we are spending more on groceries. But that higher total you see on your store receipt is not only due to making more food at home, the prices of groceries are going up. The increase in the cost of supermarket staples like milk, bread, and… read more

Bakers weigh in on their favorite tools

May 11, 2020 by
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Whether it's out of boredom, a way to relieve stress, or a mechanism to scratch a creative itch, more people have turned to baking over the last few months. People are posting images of their first loaves and others are showcasing their baking prowess with towering, gorgeous cakes. If you are new to baking you might wonder about what tools… read more

Food news antipasto

May 10, 2020 by
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It's been a busy week in the world of food and cookbook authors, so let's dive right in, beginning with a controversy. In an interview earlier this week, food writer Alison Roman's remarks about fellow epicurean Chrissy Teigen started a feud. Roman said she was "horrified" by the way Teigen moved from successful cookbook author to having a huge Instagram… read more

When chefs become home cooks

May 9, 2020 by
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Restaurant closures have idled most chefs, who now are cooking for a very different audience. You might expect that household members would be enjoying stellar meals during lockdown, but it rarely works that way, according to chef Sam Wydymus, who shared her account of the differences between cooking in a restaurant and cooking at home. Chefs are not accustomed to… read more

First aid in the kitchen

May 7, 2020 by
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It never fails. No matter how many times I remind myself not to touch the handle of the cast iron pan I've pulled out of the oven, I forget and pull my hand away with the makings of a minor burn. Cuts, burns, and other injuries happen while cooking, and during this crazy time in which we live, you might… read more

Caring for your cookbook collection

May 6, 2020 by
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Whether your collection is large or small, taking care of your cookbooks is an important part of keeping them. While a few grease splatters may add to the charm, in the long haul it pays to keep your books in good shape so you can enjoy them for decades. How to take care of your books is a daunting question:… read more

Food news antipasto

May 3, 2020 by
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GBBO standout Kim-Joy announced that she has launched a YouTube channel. Called Kim-Joy's Kitchen, the channel will showcase Kim-Joy's recipes, tips and tricks "to create impressive bakes that taste delicious, and are also cute," and she aims to break down baking and decorating into simple, clear steps in her videos. If you need to take a break from cooking or… read more

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

May 2, 2020 by
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Like St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday celebrated by people far outside the borders of its original nation. It’s likely that many people who celebrate this day may not fully comprehend the history behind it: it is not, as many people believe, Mexico’s Independence Day, which is September 16. Rather, it’s a relatively minor holiday in… read more

When inspiration eludes, turn to comfort

May 2, 2020 by
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Every day I scour the internet to find stories I think will interest EYB Members. Some days there are so many interesting articles that I have a hard time choosing just one. Other days I flit from website to website looking for inspiration but nothing seems fitting. Today was one of those days, not only with regard to finding an… read more
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