Spring’s best non-cookbook food books

April 16, 2018 by Darcie

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There is only so much time one can spend reading and cooking from cookbooks (in theory, anyway), but what can one do to remain occupied in the interim? Read other food-related books, of course! You can use Eater's guide to the 10 best new non-cookbook food books to make your library requests or fill up your Amazon cart. One… read more

Turnip Greens & Tortillas by Eddie Hernandez

April 15, 2018 by Jenny

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Eddie Hernandez is the chef and partner of Taqueria del Sol, a chain of counter-service Mexican restaurants in Tennessee and Georgia. In life and in his debut cookbook, Turnip Greens & Tortillas: A Mexican Chef Spices Up the Southern Kitchen, the musician turned chef, makes no apologies about his style of cooking where the word authentic doesn't factor in. What is… read more

Bakeland by Marit Hovland

April 13, 2018 by Jenny

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My world revolves around cookbooks. Everything about a great cookbook inspires me from the endless possibilities they offer, whether it be the exploration of a new cuisine or soaking in the knowledge of a different culture - they bring the world to me. I know that I can turn to a cookbook to slip away for a while and take… read more

Meyer’s Bakery by Claus Meyer

April 12, 2018 by Jenny

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Claus Meyer, one of the original co-founders of Copenhagen's esteemed Noma, has been taking the world by storm with his fresh, Nordic cooking. The Nordic Kitchen, his first English language cookbook, targeted the home cook with personal family recipes. This book is seasonally organized to take advantage of ingredients when they are at their peak. Delivering 350 recipes and helpful tips for… read more

Bake for SYRIA, the cookbook and the cause

April 11, 2018 by Jenny

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#Bake for SYRIA by Lily Vanilli will be released this June to work alongside these amazing cookbooks #Cook for SYRIA and #Soup for SYRIA to continue to raise money for relief efforts in Syria. Contributors include: Anna Jones, Bill Granger, Dalia Dogmoch, Deliciously Ella, Dominique Ansel, Helen Goh, Imad Alarnab, Jamie Oliver, Jasmine Hemsley, Jordan Bourke, Lily Vanilli, Maggie Beer, Melissa Hemsley, Paul A… read more

Catalonia – José Pizarro

April 10, 2018 by Jenny

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The Catalonia region, in northeastern Spain, is known for the lively beach resorts of Costa Brava, the energy of Barcelona, and the Pyrenees Mountains. The cuisine of this region is often classified as "Catalan mountain" or western Mediterranean and boasts some of the best chefs (Ferran Adrià) and cooks in the world In Catalonia: Recipes from Barcelona and Beyond, José Pizarro traveled from… read more

Preservation Pantry by Sarah Marshall

April 9, 2018 by Jenny

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When Sarah Marshall started her hot sauce business, Marshall's Haute Sauce, she discovered that too much of her produce was getting thrown away. She made it her mission to use these tossed aside remains in creative ways. In her debut cookbook, Preservation Pantry: Modern Canning from Root to Top & Stem to Core she delivers over 100 recipes for whole-food canning and preserving… read more

Japan – The Cookbook

April 9, 2018 by Jenny

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Nancy Singleton Hachisu is a trusted voice with regard to Japanese cuisine. Japanese Farm Food and Preserving the Japanese Way: Traditions of Salting, Fermenting, and Pickling for the Modern Kitchen are two treasured volumes in my collection. Her books have a beautiful elegance about them while being approachable and authoritative. Nancy has brought Japanese food into my wheelhouse unlike any other author. Her… read more

The birth of the Bundt

April 8, 2018 by Jenny

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In 1946 housewife, Dorothy (Dotty) Dalquist, and her husband David founded Nordic Ware in Minneapolis where a vibrant immigrant community was forming and more importantly no competition for their business. Dotty, the daughter of a Danish immigrant, and David having just returned from service in World War II wanted to bring jobs to St. Louis Park, Minnesota. They began as… read more

Ultimate Pound Cakes

April 7, 2018 by Jenny

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The pound cake originated in Europe during the first half of the 18th century and received its weighty name because the recipe called for a pound of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. This was a time when most people could not read so it was a simple way to remember the recipe. Over the years, bakers have transformed the cake… read more

April Cookbook Previews and our latest EYB Book Previews

April 6, 2018 by Jenny

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April brings yet another exciting month for cookbook releases. My 2018 preview-palooza post contains a breakdown by month of cookbook titles and is updated frequently. I added the following titles and others this week: Honey & Co.: Middle Eastern Recipes From our Kitchen by Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich (July - this week cover revealed - see right photo) The… read more

ESSENTIAL, Volume Two Sweet Treats for Every Occasion by Annabel Langbein

April 5, 2018 by Jenny

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Annabel Langbein shares the best-ever versions of just about every sweet recipe you could dream of and dream you will after looking at the oversized pop-off-the page photos in her latest offering ESSENTIAL, Volume Two: Sweet Treats for Every Occasion. Take a look at the EYB Book Preview and EYB Recipe Previews for this title and see for yourself. It is brilliant. Featuring everything… read more

The Art of the Pantry – The Art of the Larder

April 4, 2018 by Jenny

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The Art of the Pantry: Save Time and Money with 150 Delicious Meals Using Everyday Ingredients by Claire Thomson was published in October of last year in the US, previously having been released as The Art of the Larder in the UK the month prior. Personally, I prefer the word larder to pantry - it is the anglophile in me. Larder… read more

Herbs by Judith Hann

April 3, 2018 by Jenny

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Good cooks know that herbs have a transformative power - they elevate an ordinary dish into something spectacular. Fresh herbs add vibrancy and not only incredible flavor but pops of color and enhance the aromatics of many dishes. Take rosemary for instance, garlic bread is wonderful but it becomes extraordinary with the slight essence of rosemary. Judith Hann is an… read more

The Southern Cast Iron Cookbook & the Stargazer Cast Iron Skillet – A Perfect Match

April 2, 2018 by Jenny

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The Southern Cast Iron Cookbook: Comforting Family Recipes to Enjoy and Share by Elena Rosemond-Hoerr reflects the past and future of Southern Cooking. The author shares her heirloom recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. What's included in this title: 100 Southern recipes for staples and new classics along with beloved family stories of real Southern living.… read more

Simply Citrus – Marie Asselin

March 31, 2018 by Jenny

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Simply Citrus by Marie Asselin delivers a beautifully photographed book with 60 vibrant recipes using a variety of fresh citrus fruits, including lemons, pomelos, oranges, limes, mandarins, kumquats, grapefruit, and citrus products such as yuzu juice, orange blossom honey, and preserved lemons. Marie's blog, Food Nouveau, won the 2017 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) award for best recipe-based blog. She… read more

Passione by Gennaro Contaldo

March 31, 2018 by Jenny

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Genarro Contaldo is the Italian legend who taught Jamie Oliver all he knows about Italian cooking and who Jamie has affectionately started referring to as his London dad. Genarro was born just feet away from the sea on Italy's stunning Amalfi coast. As a child, he was taught by his parents how to seek out wild food free-diving for oysters, foraging… read more

How to Eat a Peach – Diana Henry – US/UK tour

March 30, 2018 by Jenny

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How do we love Diana Henry? Let us count the ways. It is really quite Simple, she gives us Plenty of reasons. Okay, I'll stop now. I was going to go on with a "no I'm not drinking Crazy Water" spiel but the need to roll my own eyes compelled me to cease and desist. We all love Diana, and her… read more

Vegetarian Viet Nam by Cameron Stauch

March 28, 2018 by Jenny

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If you followed my exploits in New York last month at IACP, you may have noticed a few posts about Cameron Stauch and his debut cookbook, Vegetarian Viet Nam. I am proud to announce that I was the first person to ask the author for his autograph! While at the conference, I was able to take a quick peek at the book… read more

Christopher Kimball’s New Line with Kuhn Rikon, Milk Street The New Home Cooking and Sur la Table Gift Card – Giveaway

March 27, 2018 by Jenny

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Christopher Kimball has many irons in the fire from the cooking school, his television program, Milk Street Magazine, to penning cookbooks with several coming out this year including Milk Street: Tuesday Nights: More than 200 Simple Weeknight Suppers that Deliver Bold Flavor, Fast, the man is busy. Recently, I happened upon his Kuhn Rikon cookware line at Sur la Table and had to find out more.… read more

Prawn on the Lawn

March 27, 2018 by Jenny

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Prawn on the Lawn: Fish and Seafood to Share by Rick and Katie Toogood is a collection of quick, fresh, healthy, and delicious fish and seafood recipes for today's modern cook. The recipes are split into an enticing selection of cold and hot tapas, larger plates, sides, desserts, and cocktails. From their signature Prawn on the lawn dish to succulent Scallop… read more

Tokyo New Wave

March 23, 2018 by Jenny

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Andrea Fazzari is a Tokyo based photographer and writer who specializes in portraiture, travel, and the culinary world. In her stunning book, Tokyo New Wave: 31 Chefs Defining Japan's Next Generation, with Recipes showcases the new talent of Tokyo's vibrant food scene brilliantly. Profiles of 31 chefs are featured along with portraits, interviews and recipes. The photography is outstanding and is the heart… read more

You’re going to love EYB Book Preview and EYB Recipe Preview

March 23, 2018 by Jenny

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Cooks and cookbook lovers are visual people. Just as we eat with our eyes first, many cookbook buyers prefer to physically browse through a title at a bookstore or library before making a commitment to purchase the volume. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could thumb through pages from a new cookbook without leaving the comfort of your home? Well,… read more

Shaya by Alon Shaya

March 22, 2018 by Jenny

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The moment I received Shaya: An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Back to Israel by Alon Shaya I posted on social media that our beloved, member favorite Ottolenghi might have some strong competition for best book of 2018. In the cookbook reviewing world, I struggle every day with adequate descriptions in my writing - beautiful, stunning, gorgeous, inspiring - are overused (not to… read more

Tasting Georgia by Carla Capalbo

March 20, 2018 by Jenny