You’ll ‘bug out’ over this cookbook

July 10, 2018 by
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Are you interested in eating insects? For most US residents, the answer to that question is "not yet." Although alternative proteins are multiplying rapidly, people in the US are resisting items that are commonly consumed in other cultures such as grubs or insects. If you aren't ready for whole bugs, Robyn Shapiro (a former marketing executive with Ralph Lauren), hopes… read more

The end of one era, but the promise of something new

July 9, 2018 by
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For the past 20+ years, Donna Hay has been a driving force in the Australian food scene. As Australia's leading food editor and best-selling cookbook author, she has shaped the conversation around food for decades. Recently, Hay announced that major changes were afoot: both Donna Hay Magazine and Donna Hay Fresh + Light) will soon be ceasing publication.  The announcement began with the… read more

World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2018

June 19, 2018 by
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  The 2018 list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants was just published. Unfortunately for Dominique Crenn, the prediction that her restaurant would be among this select group did not come true, as Atelier Crenn was shut out of the rankings entirely after debuting at number 83 last year. Last year's number one restaurant, Daniel Humm and Will Guidara's Eleven Madison Park, fell… read more

World’s 50 Best Restaurants to be announced next week, 51-100 out now

June 16, 2018 by
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Next week the annual list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants will be unveiled. This week we got to learn about the runners-up, the restaurants ranked from 51-100. The list contains restaurants on the move, either new restaurants working their way up the rankings, or older establishments formerly in the top 50 that have since lost their luster.  One restaurant… read more

Gabrielle Hamilton plans to run The Spotted Pig

June 13, 2018 by
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Say what you will about the New York restaurant scene, but you will never make the argument that it is boring. Today's surprise food news out of NYC comes from Prune owner Gabrielle Hamilton, who announced that she is going to partner with Ken Friedman to become co-owner of The Spotted Pig.  Hamilton said that she and her wife, Ashley… read more

Ruby Tandoh quits food column due to “toxic” food culture

June 10, 2018 by
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As a contestant and finalist on Great British Bake Off at age 20, Ruby Tandoh impressed the judges and the fans watching the show alike. She is the author of three well-regarded books, and began writing a weekly food column for The Guardian. She surprised fans last week by announcing in a series of tweets that she was quitting her… read more

Anthony Bourdain has died at age 61

June 8, 2018 by
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The culinary world is reeling this morning after reports that chef, author, and television star Anthony Bourdain has died of an apparent suicide. Bourdain, 61, was in Paris filming an episode of his CNN television series 'Parts Unknown'. In a statement, CNN said "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain. His love… read more

Disney is launching an online food channel

May 2, 2018 by
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At its annual presentation to advertisers of upcoming new video content, the Walt Disney Company announced that it was creating a new online channel and editorial site dedicated to food. The digital brand, called Disney Eats, will host culinary shows and products aimed at families. The content, much of which was created in a partnership with global entertainment company  Tastemade, includes shows… read more

Ina Garten announces new cookbook

April 30, 2018 by
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We've just received good news for Ina Garten fans - the Barefoot Contessa announced that she has a new cookbook coming out this fall. Named after Garten's latest program, Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks is set to hit store shelves this October. You can preorder it now through Amazon.  In her new book, the popular television… read more

Are pancakes set to be the next big food trend?

April 25, 2018 by
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  Pancakes are easy to love, because they offer an excuse to eat cake as the main part of a meal. Although they never really went out of style, pancakes are currently enjoying a moment in the spotlight, says Eater's Meghan McCarron, who spies an increase in pancakes on restaurant menus across the US.  Instagram and other social media seem to… read more

Christopher Kimball’s Kuhn Rikon Durotherm Casserole at Sur la Table

April 11, 2018 by
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Christopher Kimball's new line at Sur la Table hit the shelves last month and I am loving the items I have tried so far. Be sure you read more about these quality products and enter our giveaway for a chance to win a copy of Christopher Kimball's Milk Street: The New Home Cooking, a  Traverse Power Whisk, and a $50.00… read more

A conundrum for food critics (and cookbook lovers)

April 3, 2018 by
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  In response to the numerous chefs and restaurateurs who stand accused of sexual abuse and harassment, food critics have been reassessing their role in perpetuating the problem. Critics are struggling to balance the damage an omission can have on the lives of a restaurant's staff versus the damage wrought by praising the dining room of someone who has mistreated… read more

Chef’s Table: Pastry

March 20, 2018 by
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Netflix's Emmy-nominated "Chef's Table" returns on April 13, and this time they are taking a sweet turn with a look inside the world of internationally recognized pastry chefs. "Chef's Table: Pastry" follows four different chefs and their unique specialties. The trailer for this series has me excited! From the official description: "'Chef's Table: Pastry' goes inside the lives and kitchens of the… read more

JBF Cookbook Award nominees announced

March 14, 2018 by
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  Today the James Beard Foundation announced the nominees for its 2018 Cookbook Awards and other food writing/media awards. It is always interesting to compare the JBF list to the IACP list to see how many books overlap between them. If a book has made both lists, it has to be one of the best of the year. In 2018,… read more

David Chang announces new multimedia company

March 12, 2018 by
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Fresh off the success of his Netflix series "Ugly Delicious," restaurateur and chef David Chang has announced the creation of a new multimedia company called Majordomo Media. In a statement, Chang called the company a place to create content revolving around "food and culture in a way nobody has really ever tried" before.  Chang formed the new company along  with… read more

Paula Wolfert receives the 2018 JBF Lifetime Achievement Award

March 2, 2018 by
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Yesterday the James Beard Foundation announced the recipient of its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. This year the honor goes to Paula Wolfert, who has won numerous awards including three  Julia Child Awards, five James Beard Cookbook Awards, The M.F.K. Fisher Award, and The Tastemaker Award. She's also been a finalist for the British Andre Simon Award.  Wolfert's many bestselling cookbooks include The Cooking of the Eastern… read more

IACP 40 An exhausting, exciting weekend

February 27, 2018 by
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If you follow Eat Your Books (see right sidebar on home page for links) or myself on social media, you may have scrolled through a few of our photos documenting our trip to New York for the 40th anniversary of IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals). Documenting is probably not the correct word because we spent so much time connecting,… read more

IACP Cookbook Award winners

February 25, 2018 by
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  Jenny and Jane attended the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) annual meeting in New York City. That means they were able to see the winners of the 2018 IACP Cookbook Awards  in person! The rest of us had to follow along on Twitter - and now we know the winners. We've updated our IACP 2018 community page to note… read more

James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists

February 15, 2018 by
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  The James Beard Foundation has just announced its 2018 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists. The list recognizes the best new restaurants, established restaurants, chefs, bakers, and bar programs across the United States. Many of the chefs on the list have written outstanding cookbooks, including Hugh Acheson, Joanne Chang, Ashley Christensen, Renee Erickson, Gabrielle Hamilton, David Kinch, Donald Link,  Vikram Sunderam, Jody Williams, Vivian Howard and Alex Stupak.  According to Eater,… read more

Meet ‘Feast’, The Guardian’s new food supplement

January 23, 2018 by
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Cooks in the UK, including hundreds of EYB Members, have long considered The Guardian Cook supplement to The Guardian newspaper to be an indispensable resource. The slim weekly volume is packed with delightful recipes and articles from esteemed chefs and food writers like Rachael Roddy, Sam Clark, Anna Jones, Vivek Singh, and Jeremy Lee. Last week, the beloved supplement received a… read more

Major layoffs at Saveur Magazine

January 17, 2018 by
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  Saveur ranks as the one of the most popular magazines in the EYB Library. We've often linked to articles on the magazine's website in our blog posts, and we've featured the magazine in our monthly newsletter. This high level of interest in Saveur by our Members makes today's news about layoffs at the magazine all the more distressing.  Editor-in-Chief… read more

Australian food blog awards announced

January 14, 2018 by
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  Just over a week ago, we learned the winners of the restaurant awards given by the Australian Good Food & Travel Guide. The AGFG has also announced its picks for the top 10 Australian food blogs.  Several of the blogs are focused on restaruant reviews, like the Melbourne-based Eat and Be Merry. This blog is a group effort, featuring friends… read more

René Redzepi prepares to open the new Noma

January 13, 2018 by
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  René Redzepi was living the dream: two Michelin stars plus many other accolades for a destination restaurant where you couldn't get a reservation for months. After sitting at or near the top of every worldwide restaurant ranking for several years, the chef closed the doors of Noma early last year and announced that he was moving the restaurant to a… read more

Meet the baker behind the beautiful pies of Instagram

January 12, 2018 by
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  Internet fame can be overwhelming and fickle, as Lauren Ko is discovering. Ko is the baker who has quickly developed a huge following - over 100,000 people follow lokokitchen on Instagram - over her intricately decorated pies. Even though most of the comments she has received are positive, a few people have sent her hate mail.  In Ko's interview… read more

The New Yorker adds a food department

January 8, 2018 by
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  The New Yorker is known for in-depth, thought-provoking articles about a variety of topics, including the occasional food article. We won't be able to say "occasional" much longer, as the magazine announced today that it now has its own food department. As editor Michael Luo notes in his announcement, The New Yorker has a long tradition of offering quality… read more
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