A Very Serious Cookbook

January 7, 2019 by
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A Very Serious Cookbook: Contra Wildair by Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske is a tale of two places beloved by chefs and foodies worldwide - Lower East Side tasting-menu restaurant Contra, and its more casual sister, Wildair. The chefs are known for their seasonal cooking style, boundary-pushing creativity, and love of natural wine. This book provides a snap shot of two… read more

Bread & Butter Promotion

January 5, 2019 by
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Bread and Butter: History, Culture, Recipes by Richard Snapes (The Snapery), Grant Harrington (Ampersand Butter Culture) and Eve Hemingway is a celebration of the divine partnership: bread and butter. I have recently embraced the satisfaction of creating my own bread. There are many things that make a house welcoming and surely the aroma of bread baking is one of the best. … read more

Heritage Baking by Ellen King

January 3, 2019 by
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Heritage Baking: Recipes for Rustic Breads and Pastries Baked with Artisanal Flour by Ellen King is a go-to resource for bakers of all skill levels who are dedicated to learning new techniques that lead to better loaves with more flavor.  These 45 foolproof recipes for delicious, nutritious, good-for-the-gut breads and pastries star a wide range of artisanal flours that are… read more

Looking forward to 2019 in Cookbooks

December 29, 2018 by
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While the new book smell has yet to disseminate on this year's cookbook crop, I've been looking forward. At first blush, 2019 appears to be another epic year for cookbook lovers. The New Pie (Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin), Joanne Chang, Andy Ricker, Sean Brock, Maida Heatter, Lidia Bastianich, Tartine, Madhur Jaffrey and legions of others are among the offerings for the… read more

What you need to invest in the “stock” market

December 26, 2018 by
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Stock markets worldwide have been in an erratic see-saw pattern for weeks. Lucky for there is one type of stock that is immune to these vagaries in fortune - cooking stock. Jenny Linford's recent cookbook, The Missing Ingredient: The Curious Role of Time in Food and its Flavour, discusses stock and a whole lot more. The Missing Ingredient is about what makes… read more

Rich Table by Sarah and Evan Rich

December 26, 2018 by
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Evan and Sarah Rich are the chef proprietors of Michelin-starred Rich Table, one of San Francisco's most coveted reservations. Their debut cookbook Rich Table brings recipes from the restaurant together with the food the Riches cook for friends and family at home. Full-color photographs capture the rustic elegance of the food and the restaurant, while over 100 meticulously tested recipes span salads,… read more

Baking Artisan Bread – Emile Henry Baguette Baker

December 22, 2018 by
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My baking game is sad this month. I have baked a few things including bagels, cakes. cookies and bars but I haven't begun the all important holiday baking. Truth be told, I usually start that task after the 16th (my birthday), but this year - I'm even  farther behind. Today, I spent an hour gathering up ingredients and preparing my… read more

The best cookbooks of 2018 by the experts

December 21, 2018 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

Holiday Entertaining Package

December 17, 2018 by
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Boards are a creative medium for entertaining. A perfectly imperfect array of meats, vegetables, cheese and other morsels sets the mood for any dinner party and provides easy clean up. Guests can help themselves and as a host you are free to take care of other responsibilities knowing there is a wide selection of offerings available. Today, we have an… read more

Pies and Tarts by Annie Rigg

December 14, 2018 by
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As soon as I turned the cover of Pies and Tarts: For All Seasons by Annie Rigg, I saw the spread of vintage pie tins and my heart skipped a beat. I knew I was going to fall in love with this book and it only got better from there. Not only is there an array of sweet and savory pies… read more

The Savoy Cocktail Book

December 11, 2018 by
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The Savoy Cocktail Book: The Classic Bar Manual by Harry Craddock delivers everything you need to know about choosing and mixing drinks in this rare and highly collectible volume. Written by a legendary mixologist, it's the ultimate bartender's book, bursting with 750 recipes. Consisting mostly of cocktails, it comprises nonalcoholic drinks as well as sours, toddies, flips, egg nogs, slings, fizzes,… read more

The Bread Collection with Emile Henry Loaf Pan

December 11, 2018 by
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Like most bakers, I find inspiration in each publication that the Bake from Scratch folks release. I don't mind that recipes are available online or in the magazines, when the book is released I must have it. Having all the recipes in one gorgeous volume makes me happy. One of their latest compilations is The Bread Collection: Recipes for Baking Artisan Bread… read more

Instant Pot Prize Package

December 9, 2018 by
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Today we have a promotion on Ivy Manning's Instant Pot Italian: 100 Irresistible Recipes Made Easier Than Ever and Instant Pot Miracle 6 Ingredients or Less: 100 No-Fuss Recipes for Easy Meals Every Day that includes a giveaway of an Instant Pot DUO Plus 60, 6 Qt 9-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Yogurt Maker, Egg Cooker, Sauté,… read more

Five Seasons of Jam by Lillie O’Brien

December 8, 2018 by
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Lillie O'Brien began her culinary career as a pastry chef working for Fergus Henderson. After five years at St. John Bread and Wine, she opened her own shop London Borough of Jam in 2011. Lillie's preserves are made in small batches, and cooked for a shorter time rather than generic brands, producing an honest, unadulterated flavour that is fruit-driven, rather than sugar-driven.… read more

Searing Inspiration – Swiss Diamond Braiser & Immersion Blender

December 6, 2018 by
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There are certain tools in my cookware arsenal that I use repeatedly: a chef's pan and my immersion blender. Equally, there are two techniques that I rely on to bring flavor and variety to my meals - a great sear (to quote Anne Burrell "brown food tastes good" and a luscious sauce. Susan Volland's books Mastering Sauces: The Home Cook's… read more

Simply Good Food – EYBD Promotion

December 5, 2018 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

Holiday and Celebration Bread in Five Minutes a Day Promo with a Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Breadmaker

December 4, 2018 by
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When I shared promotions for Home Made Christmas (with a Le Creuset Dutch Oven)  and Set for the Holidays (with a Mauviel roaster) last week, I mentioned there was one additional holiday book from this season that blew me away. That book is Holiday and Celebration Bread in Five Minutes a Day: Sweet and Decadent Baking for Every Occasion by Jeff Hertzberg… read more

Sweet Street – EYBD Promotion

December 3, 2018 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

North Wild Kitchen by Nevada Berg

December 2, 2018 by
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Named by Saveur magazine as the 2016 Blog of the Year and Best New Voice, North Wild Kitchen and its author Nevada Berg have become one of the voices spreading the spirit of Norway around the world. Written from her 17th-century mountain farm in rural Norway, Nevada's blog and Instagram feed offer a cornucopia of gorgeous-and achievable-ideas for home cooking and… read more

Set for the Holidays – Mauviel Roaster

November 29, 2018 by
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Yesterday, I said I would be back with more fantastic holiday cookbooks and this post shares book number two. Set for the Holidays with Anna Olson: Recipes to Bring Comfort and Joy by Anna Olson shares the dishes the author loves to make during the holiday season and beyond.  For Anna Olson, the holidays begin when she bakes her first pumpkin pie… read more

SUQAR by Greg Malouf and Lucy Malouf

November 29, 2018 by
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Greg and Lucy Malouf have co-written eight cookbooks. The once married couple who divorced during the production of their first effort, Arabesque, manage to continue to make beautiful cookbooks together. The Maloufs' books are excursions to the Middle East fueled by words, food and photographs. Each title has earned a spot on my bulging bookshelves. Their latest, SUQAR: Desserts & Sweets from the… read more

Home Made Christmas and Le Creuset

November 28, 2018 by
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We're just a few days away from December and for some reason this year feels as if the holidays have passed me by. I feel like I've missed something. Perhaps it has to do with the halls being decked right after Halloween, sales happening earlier than ever or being so very busy, but whatever the reason, I am determined to… read more

The Nightmare Before Dinner – EYBD Promotion

November 26, 2018 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more

How to Bake by Nick Malgieri & Anolon Springform Pan Promotion

November 24, 2018 by
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Dover Publications has reissued Nick Malgieri's James Beard award winning (1995), How to Bake: Complete Guide to Perfect Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Tarts, Breads, Pizzas, Muffins this month.  We are in the midst of comparing and indexing this new edition to prior versions and should have this process completed soon.    How to Bake shares scores of mouth-watering recipes for plain and fancy cakes;… read more

Barcelona Cult Recipes – EYBD Promotion

November 24, 2018 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no… read more
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