Chefs recall their greatest influences

August 13, 2017 by
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  Every chef - and probably most passionate home cooks as well - can recall a dish that inspired them to dive headlong into the world of food, whether it was a top chef who guided them or a family member passing down cherished treasures. I find these stories fascinating so I was tickled to see top chefs recently sharing… read more

Why did Rocco DiSpirito quit cooking?

August 9, 2017 by
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In the late 1990s and into the early aughts, Rocco Dispirito was at the top of his game. He had a successful New York City restaurant, Union Pacific, that was praised by critics and frequented by celebrities.  He was one of the earliest "celebrity chefs," before food television and social media rocketed an entire cadre of chefs into the spotlight. But in 2004,… read more

Cooking up history

August 8, 2017 by
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If you live near Washington, DC, or are planning a visit there and love food, one "can't miss" attraction is the National Museum of American History. The museum features an entire exhibition on food, plus a monthly class called "Cooking up History". The classes take place in museum's demonstration kitchen on the Coulter Performance Plaza and each showcases a guest chef, along… read more

Preparing for the new GBBO, and what’s next for Mary Berry

August 4, 2017 by
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Channel 4 Productions has just released its first trailer for the upcoming season of The Great British Bake Off, the first season that the show is not airing on the BBC. The advertisement features a variety food items, whimsically animated and singing along to Paul McCartney's song 'We All Stand Together'. What we can see in the clip does not substantially… read more

Legendary editor Judith Jones has died

August 2, 2017 by
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The culinary world is in mourning today after learning of the death of legendary cookbook editor and author Judith Jones. Jones passed away last evening at her summer home in Walden, Vermont, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was 93.  Jones was a long-time senior editor and vice president at Alfred A. Knopf. She was instrumental in the publication of… read more

Mario Batali working on new show

August 1, 2017 by
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  It seems that Mario Batali isn't busy enough being on the daytime talk show The Chew along with running several restaurants and Eataly locations. Eater reports that the chef has started filming on a new television program. We don't know much about the show other than the fact that Batali was shooting on location in northern Michigan.  However, a… read more

Inspector Gadget

July 19, 2017 by
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  Next to cookbooks at thrift shops, my biggest weakness is kitchen gadgets. I must inspect every display at any cooking store that I visit to make sure that I'm not overlooking a device that will become an indispensable addition to my cooking regime. Various gadgets have come - and mostly, have later gone - from my kitchen, with only… read more

A conversation with the Barefoot Contessa

July 18, 2017 by
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Ina Garten is one of America's most beloved food personalities, and holds the #11 and #14 positions in the EYB Library for most popular cookbooks (for The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics). Her relaxed, approachable personality has allowed her to reach a varied audience, many of whom learned to cook through her shows and books. Her new… read more

Influential food editor and author Valli Little has died

July 8, 2017 by
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  Once again we have to report some sad news. One of Australia's foremost food authorities, Valli Little, passed away last week after a very private battle with cancer. Author Rick Stein said "@sasstein and I are very sad to hear that our friend Valli Little has died. A peerless food editor for Australian Delicious & a great chum." After… read more

Pioneering chef Alain Senderens dies at age 77

June 27, 2017 by
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French chef Alain Senderens, who helped create nouvelle cuisine, has died at age 77. In the 1960s and 1970s, Senderens, along with a coterie of French chefs including Paul Bocuse and Michel Guerard, pioneered a lighter, sleeker style of cooking that moved away from sauce-heavy traditional French cuisine.   Senderens helmed two different three-Michelin-star restaurants (L'Archestrate and Lucas Carton) for 28 years combined.… read more

Milk Street Live – Fall Tour & PBS Debut

June 21, 2017 by
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Christopher Kimball is taking Milk Street on the road this Fall and tickets are on sale now. Please note pre-sale access ends June 29, 2017 using code MSKLIVE. Kimball will be signing the first Milk Street Cookbook after the events for all VIP ticket holders. If you can't make one of his appearances, publication date is set for September 12th for… read more

A lasting legacy

June 20, 2017 by
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A few days ago we had to share the sad news that baking legend Flo Braker had passed away. The news shocked and saddened bakers worldwide. Today the newspaper that carried her longtime baking column, The San Francisco Chronicle, and its staff looked back at Flo's long and storied career with a baker's dozen of her best recipes.  The recipe… read more

Famed baker Flo Braker dies at 78

June 16, 2017 by
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  We just learned the sad news that baking legend Flo Braker has died at the age of 78. The San Francisco Gate reported that Braker died of complications following a fall.  Braker wrote several popular cookbooks, including her 1984 debut, The Simple Art of Perfect Baking, as well as the award-winning Sweet Miniatures  and The Baker's Dozen Cookbook. She also… read more

Bittman’s back

June 14, 2017 by
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Prolific cookbook author, respected food columnist, and EYB Member favorite Mark Bittman made waves when he left The New York Times back in 2015. He bounced around a bit following his departure, with a brief stint at the vegan meal-kit company Purple Carrot and a major move to the West Coast. Even though he still thinks leaving the NYT was the… read more

The best home cooks of all time

June 12, 2017 by
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It can be easy to forget that culinary icons like Julia Child and James Beard were once just home cooks like the rest of us. Epicurious hasn't forgotten, and celebrates these giants along with 98 other great home cooks. Their listing of the 100 best home cooks of all time includes chefs, cookbook writers, and other food-obsessed individuals who shaped… read more

Bourdain predicts the next food trend

June 10, 2017 by
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It's safe to say that Anthony Bourdain has tasted most of the flavors the world has to offer. After eating his way around the globe, one cuisine stands out to the renowned traveler. Bourdain predicts that Filipino food will become the next big culinary trend in the US.   He believes that the food of the Philippines is underated and… read more

One ingredient Yotam Ottolenghi can’t live without

June 8, 2017 by
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  Every cook has a short list of "can't live without" ingredients, including popular chef Yotam Ottolenghi. His list includes olive oil, lemons, coffee and - the one thing he says he can't live without - tahini. He prefers Middle Eastern-made versions to Greek or Cypriot varieties. The difference between the two, he says, is that the Middle Eastern version is… read more

Ottolenghi to be guest judge on Masterchef Australia

May 28, 2017 by
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Masterchef Australia fans will get a special treat the week of June 4, as Yotam Ottolenghi will be the guest judge. As you might expect from the vegetable-centric cookbooks he has penned, the challenges will feature plenty of plant-based ingredients. One of the challenges will be to prepare a vegetarian feast that will win over meat lovers. "I was hoping they… read more

Jacques Pépin discusses changes in the food world

May 24, 2017 by
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Jacques Pépin  remembers the first food that was more than sustenance for him: fresh milk from a cow. In an interview with the LA Times, Pépin recalls this and other gems as he recounts how the food world has changed since his childhood in WWII France. He also discusses what it was like to be on television in the culinary genre's… read more

What do chefs plant in their gardens?

May 18, 2017 by
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It's always informative to learn what chefs keep in their home kitchens. Sometimes the quality and breadth of those ingredients can invoke a twinge of inferiority for one's home pantry. The same can happen when you learn about what chefs grow in their garden. Or maybe it's just me. After reading Australian Gourmet Traveller's article on what chefs grow in… read more

PBS launches new mini-series on food icons

May 17, 2017 by
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  If you are in the US, you will want to clear some time for the next two Friday evenings. That is when PBS stations across the country will air four documentaries on American food icons. Part of the 'American Master' series, the 'Chefs-Flight' programs chronicle the lives of James Beard, Julia Child, Jacques Pépin, and Alice Waters. The first… read more

Even star chefs have things to learn

May 10, 2017 by
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  Working with thin laminated doughs like phyllo can strike fear in the even the most confident cook. But even if your technique isn't perfect, you shouldn't be afraid to jump in and try making something with it, says Yotam Ottolenghi. Even the celebrated chef admits to being intimidated by these types of dough. Even though he was trained as… read more

Food for Soul

April 13, 2017 by
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When chefs become famous, they usually work to expand their restaurant empire by opening new locations, often in far-flung places. Celebrated chef Massimo Bottura of Osteria Francescana, located in Modena, Italy and one of the world's top restaurants, has chosen a different path. Instead of creating more eateries, he is focusing his energy on an initiative to ameliorate the growing… read more

Seeds of Peace

April 8, 2017 by
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We here at Eat Your Books love to spread the news of how food brings the world together in offering hope through gathering around the table to share food along with experiences.  Earlier this week, I shared our worldwide promotion on #CookForSyria which is raising funds to help children affected by the conflict in Syria. My hope in sharing books that… read more

Ina Garten announces a new show

March 23, 2017 by
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Looking for a good new cooking show to watch? Keep your eyes on Food Network, because Ina Garten has just announced that she's working on a new show that will air on the cable channel. It appears that the series, titled 'Cook Like a Pro', is already in production and will likely premiere in May of this year. Garten, author… read more
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