EYB included in the ‘Best Bites of 2019’

December 26, 2019 by
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Kathy Gunst is the writer of a small library of cookbooks, including six collaborations with the founders of the specialty food line Stonewall Kitchen. She has received numerous nominations for International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook Awards and has received a James Beard Award. Her most recent work, which will be released in February, is Rage Baking: The Transformative Power… read more

The seven stages of Christmas leftovers

December 26, 2019 by
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Over the Christmas holiday, you don’t need a calendar (or even a clock) to know what time it is. You can tell the time by the leftovers you are eating, and you can use The Guardian’s reference for the seven stages of holiday leftovers as a gauge. The guide starts off with Christmas Day, after the main meal: “Despite the fact that you… read more

The fascinating history of eggnog

December 23, 2019 by
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Eggnog is one of those love it or hate it drinks: either you are clamoring over the pitcher at a party or you take a wide berth around it. The rich, thick, and sometimes boozy holiday beverage has a long and interesting history - one that includes a role in a riot at the US military academy West Point. While… read more

Food news antipasto

December 22, 2019 by
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Award-winning chef Daniel Humm didn't skip a beat after his split from partner Will Guidara. The former Eleven Madison Park chef has opened a new eatery in London. Recently Food and Wine interviewed Humm about his new restaurant called Davies and Brook, which opened December 9 at Claridge’s, the iconic London hotel. Forget trying to list the best food shows of… read more

Put a little punch in your holidays

December 21, 2019 by
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I used to host a solstice party every year, one in which I would spend hours on various appetizers and desserts, carefully select a range of wines, and plan an elaborate cocktail menu. After trying to mix cocktails to order for a couple of these parties, I decided that the party would flow better (and I could mingle more) if… read more

The best cookbooks of 2019 by the experts

December 21, 2019 by
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Who knows cookbooks better than the owners of specialist cookbook stores? They stock and sell thousands of cookbooks and because their stores are focused on food and drink books, they are true experts. They read the books, cook from them and then share their knowledge with their customers. When shopping for cookbook gifts this holiday season, please think about supporting… read more

Pick the right cocoa powder for the job

December 20, 2019 by
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Dutch-process, high-fat, black, natural: which type of cocoa powder should you use for hot chocolate, brownies, cakes, and other recipes? Most of the time a recipe will merely ask for cocoa powder without specifying a type. It can be rather confusing, but Epicurious is here for us. They have assembled a succinct primer on how to pick the right cocoa… read more

New food words added to the dictionary

December 19, 2019 by
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The English language is always evolving, with new words continually entering the lexicon. Sometimes the new words describe new technologies, other times it is a word from another language that is adopted wholesale into English. Definitions get expanded as well, when a word is used in a new manner often enough. This year, Merriam-Webster added 640 new words, and many… read more

Christmas cooking tips and recipes from chefs

December 19, 2019 by
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Planning a big holiday meal can involve a fair amount of stress. Keeping track of the timing of dishes can be tricky and doing the prep work is important. Who better than a professional chef to understand these pressures and be able to offer advice? Australian Gourmet Traveller asked several chefs to provide their best tips and tricks for cooking… read more

Food news antipasto

December 15, 2019 by
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We're going to start off this week's food news recap by tooting our own horn. We have recently surpassed over 9,000 indexed books here at Eat Your Books. None of this would be possible without our indexers - both professionals and members - so hats off to the people who have indexed the over 1.5 million recipes contained within those… read more

The rise of Nordic baking

December 14, 2019 by
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In the past decade, Nordic baking - that is, baking in the traditional styles of the Scandinavian countries plus Finland, Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands - has been on an ascendant arc. Why has it reached a much wider audience in recent years than it ever has before? Some of it has to do with superstar authors like Trine… read more

How many licks does it take?

December 13, 2019 by
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If you are over a certain age in the US, you probably remember the commercial for Tootsie Pops where a cartoon kid asks a wise owl how many licks it takes to get to the Tootsie Roll center of the sucker. I was reminded of this commercial the other day when I made the Soft gingerbread tiles with rum butter… read more

An ode to tiramisù

December 12, 2019 by
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There are people who think tiramisù is not a great dessert. While it's true that in the wrong hands it can be stodgy or one-dimensional, but done well it strikes a perfect balance with its creamy, light structure and boozy notes that cut through the richness. Chris Crowley makes the case for tiramisù, saying that "it is just the right… read more

Looking back at the decade in food

December 10, 2019 by
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Perhaps you have seen the '10 year challenge' popping up in your social media feeds: a photo of someone in 2009 paired next to one from 2019. Another decade has gone by, and humans love to take stock and reflect at the major tickmark on the graph of years. What people do for themselves, Tim Hayward of The Guardian is… read more

Food news antipasto

December 9, 2019 by
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A crown roast of lamb makes for a gorgeous presentation. It looks intimidating, but having a good butcher goes a long way to making the rack look great. Two adventurous butchers recently attempted to make this impressive roast even more grand, by making a roast that encompasses the entire rib section. Be forewarned that they start with a whole lamb.… read more

Tom Parker Bowles on his latest cookbook

December 8, 2019 by
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Tom Parker Bowles' most recent cookbook, Fortnum & Mason: Christmas and Other Winter Feasts, was released in the UK last fall but only recently made it to US bookstores. Parker Bowles, who writes a weekly column for The Mail on Sunday and is Food Editor for Esquire, recently sat down with Town & Country Magazine to talk about his latest… read more

Is a french fry shortage on the horizon?

December 4, 2019 by
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Even though I make most meals at home and try to eat a well-balanced diet, there are times when a trip through the drive-thru is the best way to get dinner on the table. When that happens, I usually can't resist the allure of fast food french fries. Few things taste better than piping hot fries. That is why an… read more

Food news antipasto

December 2, 2019 by
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'Tis the season for baking, and one item that many families enjoy this time of year is making a gingerbread house. Whether it's cozy and rustic or elaborate and expansive, gathering around the table to assemble a gingerbread house is sure to create memories. If you are new to this pastime, Australian Gourmet Traveller has a primer on how to… read more

New ideas for edible gifts

November 30, 2019 by
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Those of us who are passionate about food frequently look to the kitchen for gifts to give our friends, family, and neighbors for the holidays. While many people give candies or baked goods, there are savory options and items such as homemade liqueurs that also make excellent gifts. We tend to have our favorite tried and true gifts, but sometimes… read more

Reheating with ‘art and discernment’

November 29, 2019 by
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Following holidays that traditionally feature a large feast, we frequently include a post on what to do with the leftovers. (See this article and this one for two examples.) Making meals with leftover food is, of course, not a new concept, but there is a fascinating history of the practice in France. In fact, in the late 1800s, French chefs… read more

Buy a gift certificate and win cookbooks for yourself

November 29, 2019 by
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You rely on Eat Your Books to help you organize your recipes and find inspiration. Why not share that benefit with friends and family who love to cook? Gift certificates are available for one, two and three-year memberships to EYB. And for every gift certificate, you buy between now and December 31, we will enter you into a drawing to… read more

Airbnb’s new service is aimed at food lovers

November 26, 2019 by
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Millions of people use Airbnb's services to secure vacation getaways, unique places to stay for business trips, and even places to host parties. Now we have learned about another experience offered by the company that will pique the interest of food lovers around the world. Airbnb is launching a new category simply named “Cooking,” which allows users to book cooking classes taught… read more

Food news antipasto

November 24, 2019 by
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Let's start this week's installment off with something that definitely fits the 'quirky' food news category, about a Canadian bartender's dying wish. You might expect that it would be to meet an icon in the field or to serve a drink to someone famous. Not even close. The real truth is so absurd that I doubt you could guess it… read more

Lamenting the loss of recipe cards

November 23, 2019 by
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At one time, the recipe box was a standard fixture in almost every household. Women kept the boxes, filled with family recipes and perhaps clippings from a newspaper or magazine, close at hand and used them often to help create family meals. With the internet, there is virtually no need for such an item, and it appears as though the… read more

The secret origins of some popular foods

November 21, 2019 by
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What do banana bread, artichoke dip, and Rice Krispies treats have in common? Besides being delicious, the three food items share a common theme in their origins: they were each created to help sell a product. Taste of Home tells the story of these and other favorite dishes that were all concocted by marketers. It's difficult to believe that something… read more
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