This week: Mochi makes everything better, recipes, EYBD Previews and more

May 20, 2022 by
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Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made of mochigome, a short-grain japonica glutinous rice, and sometimes other ingredients such as water, sugar, and cornstarch. This treat dates back to ancient China with the sweet paste making its way to Japan at the end of the Jōmon period (c. 14,000–300 BCE). In February, I came across the Mochinut donut and wrote about… read more

Snackable Bakes Cookbook Giveaway

May 18, 2022 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of two copies of Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and Treats by Jessie Sheehan. Jessie Sheehan is the author of three cookbooks: Icebox Cakes: Recipes for the Coolest Cakes in Town; The Vintage Baker: More Than 50 Recipes from Pecan Butterscotch Curls to Sour Cream Jumbles and now Snackable… read more

This week: EYB Features, The Art of Eating prize, Fortnum & Mason Food Awards; recipes, giveaways and EYBD Previews

May 13, 2022 by
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Last week, Jane announced that the search of your own Notes feature was live. Be sure to visit this post to learn more: Search your own Notes. This week we want to remind our members about our Bookmarklet feature. Whenever you see a recipe on a food website that you like the look of, you can add it to your… read more

Atsuko Ikeda – Author Quick Bites & Cookbook Set Giveaway

May 12, 2022 by
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Enter our US/CA/UK giveaway to win one of two sets of the following three titles by Atsuko Ikeda: Otsumami: Japanese Small Bites & Appetizers; Atsuko's Japanese Kitchen: Home-Cooked Comfort Food Made Simple; and Sushi Made Simple: From Classic Wraps and Rolls to Modern Bowls and Burgers. Many times, I have shared my love of Japanese cuisine and culture. When Atsuko… read more

Your Daily Veg Cookbook Giveaway

May 10, 2022 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three copies of Your Daily Veg: Modern, Fuss-Free Vegetarian Food by Joe Woodhouse. Your Daily Veg: Modern, Fuss-Free Vegetarian Food by Joe Woodhouse (husband of Olia Hercules) celebrates everyday vegetables in a fresh, stunningly gorgeous and modern way. Chapters focus either on one core vegetable or a group of similar vegetables, celebrating seasonality and… read more

The last two weeks: Adding books to your Bookshelf, Food Season is back at The British Library and more

May 6, 2022 by
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For our new members, we want to review adding books to your Bookshelf. A member asked recently why the US edition of a UK book was not listed in the Library. It was but was linked to the edition we indexed. Here's an example of how it works: Claudia Roden’s Mediterranean: Treasured Recipes from a Lifetime of Travel is the US… read more

CrateChef – Ali Slagle Box Giveaway

May 4, 2022 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win a CrateChef box curated by Ali Slagle. We shared a few promotions over the years about CrateChef, see Sunny-Side Up and A Common Table. I have a subscription to CrateChef which ships six chef-inspired boxes a year - one every other month. I was really excited for April/June's selection which featured Ali Slagle's new… read more

Ammu Cookbook Giveaway and Gift Card for Diaspora Co spices

May 3, 2022 by
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Enter our US/UK giveaway to win one of three copies of Ammu: Indian Home Cooking to Nourish Your Soul by Asma Khan with one US winner also receiving a $30.00 gift card to use at Diaspora Co. Fans of Asma’s first cookbook Asma’s Indian Kitchen will be overjoyed when they get their hands on Ammu. This new collection of recipes comes from… read more

Sweet Paris, Cake Server and Parisian Tea Towel Giveaway – Quick Bites

April 29, 2022 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win an autographed copy of Sweet Paris: Seasonal Recipes from an American Baker in France by Frank Adrian Barron, an antique cake server and a Parisian tea towel. There are two sets of this prize available. This gorgeous book brings the timeless allure of Paris into our home kitchens. Not only is Sweet Paris filled… read more

This week: The Bake Fest; giveaways update; tips for organizing your cookbook collection, and more

April 22, 2022 by
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A member sent us information regarding The Bake Fest (Sat, May 21, 2022 8:30 AM - Sun, May 22, 2022 8:00 PM CDT) an event where you will be able to network with over 2,000 bakers from around the world as well as favorite brands through virtual networking lounges and live interactive sessions. Highlights of the event: 25+ Hours of… read more

Mother’s and Father’s Day Gift Guide for the Cookbook Lover and Giveaway

April 19, 2022 by
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The two special days to celebrate mom and dad are right around the corner. I've prepared a guide to a few gifts that are sure to please the cook, baker and cookbook lover in your family. In addition to this guide, we are offering a worldwide giveaway for a chance to win a set of cookbooks: Lioroooosh: Baking from my… read more

This week: 1,300 EYBD Previews; special virtual Diaspora cooking class; giveaway updates; recipes and more

April 15, 2022 by
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In last week's roundup, we shared that we had just uploaded our 1,296th EYBD Previews. Somehow, number 1,300 sneaked up on us and now we are at 1,306 total Previews! All of our EYB numbers continue to rise: As of this writing we have 2,228,024 indexed Recipes (370,844 of those Online); 11,334 indexed Books; (with over 608 indexing now); 80… read more

The Wok by J. Kenji López-Alt Worldwide Cookbook Giveaway

April 14, 2022 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win a copy of The Wok: Recipes and Techniques by J. Kenji López-Alt. The publication of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science in 2015 took the cookbook world by storm. With the creation of greatness, there is speculation if that work will be a one-hit wonder or if more chart busting hits will follow. The… read more

The last two weeks: Kitchen Arts & Letters clean out sale, Bonnie Slotnick used books, recipes, previews and more

April 8, 2022 by
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If you are in Manhattan from April 23rd through the 28th, Kitchen Arts & Letters is having a "clean out sale". Due to recent donations of books from some of NYC's leading chefs and culinary publishing professionals, their bookstore is overflowing with used books. They will combine these donated books with their own assortment of damaged and shelfworn stock to… read more

The Forest Feast Road Trip – Cookbook Giveaway

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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of two copies of The Forest Feast Road Trip: Simple Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by My Travels through California by Erin Gleeson. Erin has several events which we have shared on our calendar. The Forest Feast Road Trip: Simple Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by My Travels through California by Erin Gleeson journals her family’s extended road trip around… read more

This week: New cookbooks from Ina Garten and Yotam Ottolenghi; other must have 2022 titles; recipes; previews and giveaways

March 25, 2022 by
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The prolific Ina Garten has a new cookbook slated for an Oct 25th release. In Go-To Dinners Ina shares her strategies for making satisfying and uncomplicated dinners. These recipes include those you can make ahead and throw in the oven right before dinner; light dinners that can be prepped ahead and assembled at the last minute; go-to family meals that… read more

The Cake Book – Cookbook Giveaway

March 23, 2022 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three copies of The Cake Book: Beautiful Sweet Treats for Every Craving by Rebecca Firth. The Cake Book: Beautiful Sweet Treats for Every Craving by Rebecca Firth is a cake lover's dream. Since the publication of Rebecca's The Cookie Book, I’ve been waiting for another title from the voice behind The Displaced Housewife blog.… read more

Bread Ahead Cookbook Giveaway

March 21, 2022 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Bread Ahead: The Expert Home Baker: A Masterclass in Classic Baking by Matthew Jones. Bread Ahead: The Expert Home Baker: A Masterclass in Classic Baking by Matthew Jones: This long-awaited follow up to Jones’ Baking School features over 90 fool-proof, classic baking recipes, with both sweet and savory staples and plenty of… read more

This week: Espécies de São Jorge cookies, EYBD Previews, giveaways and more

March 18, 2022 by
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Espécies de São Jorge is a regional sweet from the island of São Jorge, an island in the central group of the Azores archipelago and part of Portugal. This "spiced cookie" is ring-shaped and the dough is cut across the top, leaving a beautiful design of the brownish filling. When I first came across this recipe on The Five Marias'… read more

This week: BUDMO! preorder for Ukraine relief; James Beard Awards weekend; recipes; cookbook previews and giveaways

March 11, 2022 by
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Rizzoli New York (publisher) and the Rizzoli Bookstore (separate companies, but under the same family umbrella) rolled out this week an effort to help with the refugee situation in Ukraine. They are offering an exclusive pre-sale of BUDMO!: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen by Anna Voloshyna, a Ukrainian-born, California-based chef, blogger, and culinary instructor. (Pub date Sep 6th, 2022). For every… read more

Forgotten Skills of Cooking – Darina Allen

March 9, 2022 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three copies of Forgotten Skills of Cooking: 700 Recipes Showing You Why the Time-Honored Ways Are the Best by Darina Allen. The publisher is providing three copies to US members and EYB is providing one copy worldwide. This month, Darina Allen's classic cookbook the Forgotten Skills of Cooking is being reissued so… read more

The last two weeks: Cookbooks that celebrate the cuisine and people of Ukraine #CookForUkraine; EYBD cookbook previews; giveaways and more

March 4, 2022 by
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Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine during this unfathomable time. Besides donating to great causes (see a few below), in an effort to do something I am pulling out my cookbooks to cook and show my support for this country. In that vein, today I've covered cookbooks devoted to Ukrainian cuisine that bring beauty and inspiration into my… read more

The Savory Baker – Cookbook Giveaway

March 2, 2022 by
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Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of three copies of The Savory Baker: 150 Creative Recipes, from Classic to Modern by America's Test Kitchen Editors. The Savory Baker: 150 Creative Recipes, from Classic to Modern by America’s Test Kitchen explores the savory side of baking with a plethora of flavor possibilities. Different types of flours, puff pastry and crust pointers,… read more

Food IQ: Cookbook Giveaway

February 23, 2022 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of three copies of Food IQ: 100 Questions, Answers, and Recipes to Raise Your Cooking Smarts by Daniel Holzman and Matt Rodbard. Food IQ: 100 Questions, Answers, and Recipes to Raise Your Cooking Smarts by Daniel Holzman and Matt Rodbard features 100 essential cooking questions and answers; 113 recipes and instructions for a variety of… read more

This week: Mochi donuts, recipe comments, 2022 cookbook news, previews, giveaways and more

February 18, 2022 by
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In my social media feed this week, I came across this satire post poking fun at the sometimes funny, often annoying comments that are written on recipe content. In particular, the author created a treasure trove of comments that mimic similar comments left on New York Times recipes for Homestyle Spaghetti Carbonara. Note: there are several recipes for carbonara on… read more
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