The Curry Guy – Review, Recipes and Giveaway

July 30, 2018 by Jenny

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Dan Toombs ("The Curry Guy") has perfected the art of replicating Indian restaurant cooking after traveling the United Kingdom and sampling dishes to learn curry house kitchen secrets. He then went back to his kitchen to recreate and refine those dishes that taste like takeout from our favorite restaurants but in less time and for far less money. Dan has… read more

How to Taste by Becky Selengut

July 30, 2018 by Jenny

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I love cookbooks and I find myself making some hard choices as I go about the arduous task of what stays and what goes in my latest purge. We've moved to our new home and I am trying to house all my cookbooks in my office as well as two book cases in our family room area. Some cookbooks are… read more

The Indian Vegetarian Cookbook

July 27, 2018 by Jenny

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In The Indian Vegetarian Cookbook, Pushpesh Pant delivers fresh, delicious, easy Indian vegetarian dishes that don't compromise on flavor, texture or enjoyment. Pant, a professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi and a regular recipe columnist, is also the author of Phaidon's global bestseller, India: The Cookbook as well as a library of other titles. Here, the author shares 150 healthy… read more

Dosa Kitchen by Nash Patel and Leda Scheintaub

July 25, 2018 by Jenny

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Every day millions of South Indians eat a light, crisp crepe made of rice and lentils with or without an endless number of various fillings. These crepes are called dosas and are attractive to many with dietary restrictions as they are gluten-free and dairy-free with the added benefits obtained from being a fermented product. The varieties of savory or sweet… read more

The Flavor Matrix – James Briscione with Brooke Parkhurst

July 19, 2018 by Jenny

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The Flavor Matrix: The Art and Science of Pairing Common Ingredients to Create Extraordinary Dishes by James Briscione and Brooke Parkhurst is a revolutionary new guide to pairing ingredients, based on groundbreaking research into the chemical basis of flavor. As an instructor at one of the world's top culinary schools, James Briscione thought he knew how to mix and match ingredients.… read more

French Grill – Cookbook GIveaway

July 18, 2018 by Jenny

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Susan Herrmann Loomis states that barbecue was invented in France. When the Gauls were racing through lush forests in what is now Brittany, Normandy, and the Loire Valley, hunting game, they would return to the village, build a fire, and split their prize from barbe a queue (head to tail) for roasting. While we'll never know for sure who sparked… read more

Tuscany by Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi

July 17, 2018 by Jenny

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In 1997 restaurateur, Giancarlo Caldesi met artist, Katie. He fell in love with her painting and she with his pasta. They now sit at the helm of two restaurants, Caffé Caldesi and Caldesi in Campagna, run a busy cookery school, have authored a library of cookery books and have two sons. The cooking couple's latest title, Tuscany: Simple Meals and Fabulous Feasts… read more

Celebrating another milestone

July 16, 2018 by Darcie

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The EYB indexing team is always working diligently to make sure the best new releases are indexed as soon as they are published. Their hard work has allowed us to hit another milestone of 8,000 books indexed on EYB. What book was the 8,000th? How to Instant Pot by Daniel Shumski which has an for our members to take a look at… read more

Too Good To Waste by Victoria Glass

July 15, 2018 by Jenny

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Jamie Oliver has stated that the Western world wastes three times the amount of food needed to feed the planet's hungriest people and that up to 50% of our household food will get thrown away every week, untouched. Today, we have more food choices at our fingertips than ever before, but the amount we throw away is at an all-time high.… read more

Ostro by Julia Busuttil Nishimura

July 12, 2018 by Jenny

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Julia Busuttil Nishimura started her blog Ostro in 2014 and has steadily gained a strong and loyal following for her uncomplicated, seasonal food. As an Australian of Maltese descent and a fluent Italian speaker, who is married to a Japanese man, Julia expertly brings together a broad range of cuisines and culinary influences using the very best produce available. Her style is… read more

Mouneh

July 11, 2018 by Jenny

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Obtaining a copy of Mouneh: Preserving Foods for the Lebanese Pantry by Barbara Abdeni Massaadl has been the object of my obsession for the last seven years. If I could reclaim the hours I've spent googling and searching for a copy of this book, I'd be able to take up a new hobby (I'd probably just read more cookbooks). A year ago… read more

Fire Food by Christian DJ BBQ Stevenson

July 10, 2018 by Jenny

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Christian "DJ BBQ" Stevenson had a successful career as a radio and TV broadcaster before his passion for cooking over fire changed his course. He is now the second most popular BBQ in the world on YouTube as well as a regular on Jamie Oliver's FoodTube channel. Stevenson's first book entitled, Jamie Oliver's Food Tube: The BBQ Book, was a big… read more

July 2018 Cookbook Previews and Newest EYB Book Previews

July 10, 2018 by Jenny

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It is hard to imagine that we have just another month before the rush of cookbook releases start in August. From August to November, our previews and monthly summaries will be massive, but this month's will be short and sweet. We are busy working behind the scenes in preparation for the books that are headed our way. This month I'll be… read more

Which Great British Bake Off Contestants have written books

July 7, 2018 by Jenny

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Updated August 25, 2021. Six weeks ago, Paul Hollywood posted a photo of the iconic white tent and today I read an article stating that the quaratine procedures were again being practiced. I knew it was time to update this post. Lots of books coming from our favorite bakers in 2021 and 2022. I'm sure there will be more! Speaking… read more

The New Spanish

July 5, 2018 by Jenny

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The New Spanish: Bites, Feasts, and Drinks by Jonah Miller and Nate Adler presents the cuisine of Spain with an exuberance that takes into consideration the way we eat and cook today. Packed with brilliant illustrations and quirky photography, this book is a full throttled ride to Spain that delivers everything but typical tapas fare. It is the authors' hope… read more

From the North Promotion

July 2, 2018 by Jenny

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From the North: A Simple and Modern Approach to Authentic Nordic Cooking by Katrin Bjork celebrates the classic dishes of Nordic countries, while making them more accessible and approachable for the rest of the world. Katrín was born in Iceland, moved to Denmark to study photography and ended up living there for 14 years. Now she resides in New York where… read more

Cuba The Cookbook by Madelaine Vazquez Galvez and Imogene Tondre

June 28, 2018 by Jenny

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Influenced by Spanish, Caribbean and many other cultures, Cuban cuisine is a melting pot of flavors. It has often been characterized as peasant food due to the rationing system and widespread poverty. These obstacles, however, haven't stopped the people of this beautiful island from creating delicious food to feed their families. Over the last few years, there has been an… read more

Cookbook award winners in New England

June 26, 2018 by Jane

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Last week I attended the 3rd Annual Readable Feast, a celebration of the best of culinary writing in New England. For those not familiar with this area of the USA, it comprises the northeastern states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It was a fun evening, catching up with old friends, making new ones, and applauding the… read more

First, We Brunch by Rebecca Wellman

June 25, 2018 by Jenny

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Anthony Bourdain said something to the effect that society will always have a need for brunch and if things took a wrong turn in his career, he could go back to a brunch gig. People love brunch. Why? Because there is something for everyone. We can have our choice of a sweet or savory entree (or both!). Brunch can be… read more

Vegan 100 and Green Burgers Promotion

June 19, 2018 by Jenny

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Today, I have two books to share with you. One is strictly vegan and the other is vegetarian. Both, however, are beautiful and filled with recipes that vegetarians and carnivores alike will love. I am neither a vegan or a vegetarian but I find myself leaning toward more vegetarian options lately. When I worked in Manhattan, one of my favorite… read more

Bake for Syria

June 18, 2018 by Jenny

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#Bake for SYRIA by Lily Vanilli is a double whammy of a cookbook. Not only is it strikingly beautiful and filled with innovative and showstopping recipes, its purpose is to help others. ##Bake for SYRIA follows in step behind #Cook for SYRIA and #Soup for SYRIA in their mission to raise money for relief efforts in Syria. Contributors to this title include: Anna Jones, Bill… read more

One Bottle Cocktails and Food52 Any Night Grilling

June 14, 2018 by Jenny

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Here in the States we are entering the sultry season of outdoor parties. Summer begs for grilling and cocktails (or what I love to do during summer - air conditioning, cocktails and complaining about the heat). Today, I have two books that will guide you through summer and year-round entertaining with grilling inspiration and cocktail perfection. Food52 Any Night Grilling:… read more

What to look for this Cookbooktober 2018

June 13, 2018 by Jenny

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Besides my family, cookbooks are my life. My days are filled with reviewing, reading, cooking from, and thinking about cookbooks. I'm sure many of you can relate. If I am not paging through a book, I'm researching what the future holds for cookbook devotees. My 2018 Preview Post is an extensive compilation of cookbook releases by month. If a book… read more

The L. A. Cookbook

June 11, 2018 by Jenny

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The L.A. Cookbook: Recipes from the Best Restaurants, Bakeries, and Bars in Los Angeles by Alison Clare Steingold is the ultimate West Coast food lover's dream. Beautiful photography and profiles of all THE places to be are complemented by the shared recipes from those locales. The "Fried chicken sandwich, spicy B&B pickle slaw, rooster aioli" from Son of a Gun,… read more

Feasting by Amanda Ruben

June 9, 2018 by Jenny

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Amanda Ruben is the founder and owner of Miss Ruben, a New York-inspired deli and cafe in suburban Ripponlea Village, in the heart of Melbourne's Jewish community. She is the daughter of Jewish parents and grew up in the various kitchens of her mother, Tamara, who ran a series of food businesses in Melbourne. It seems natural for her to… read more