Gingerbread houses that will take your breath away

December 24, 2018 by
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Gingerbread houses are among the most endearing holiday traditions. Originating in Germany in the 16th century, they became popular due to the Brothers Grimm story of Hansel and Gretel. Assembling a gingerbread house is a fun activity for adults and children alike, but for some people it is serious business. That would include the entrants in the National Gingerbread House… read more

Plant-based proteins continue on trend for 2019

December 23, 2018 by
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Food trends may be fickle, as with the 'unicorn food' that has most likely reached its peak, but some are more enduring. According to at least one restaurant survey conducted in the US, the trend of plant-based protein is sticking around for awhile. The survey found that alternative proteins, along with bold flavors, will resonate with eaters in 2019.  Millenials… read more

Baking Artisan Bread – Emile Henry Baguette Baker

December 22, 2018 by
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My baking game is sad this month. I have baked a few things including bagels, cakes. cookies and bars but I haven't begun the all important holiday baking. Truth be told, I usually start that task after the 16th (my birthday), but this year - I'm even  farther behind. Today, I spent an hour gathering up ingredients and preparing my… read more

The origins of favorite Christmas foods

December 22, 2018 by
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Although it seems like Christmas food traditions have always existed, that's far from being the case. While some foods have been associated with the holiday for hundreds of years, often these traditional foods only date back a few decades. How did these traditions begin in the first place? That's a question answered in an enlightening article from indexed blog Great… read more

Best of the best cookbooks 2018

December 21, 2018 by
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It's hard to believe, but this is the tenth year that Jane has sifted through hundreds of 'best cookbook' lists from all over the world to determine which book is the #1 book of the year. And it's also difficult to believe, but the same author has had the top book six out of the ten years we've been putting… read more

The best cookbooks of 2018 by the experts

December 21, 2018 by
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Who knows cookbooks better than the owners of specialist cookbook stores? They stock and sell thousands of cookbooks and because their stores are focused on food and drink books, they are true experts. They read the books, cook from them and then share their knowledge with their customers. When shopping for cookbook gifts this holiday season, please think about supporting… read more

Epicurious breaks the mold with new cookbook awards

December 20, 2018 by
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Readers of this blog are no strangers to cookbook awards. Each year, we provide full coverage of prestigious awards from the JBF and IACP, plus report on Food52's The Piglet and other awards from across the globe. One entity that has heretofore not assembled any cookbook awards is the culinary website Epicurious. This December, that changed, with the announcement of… read more

December 2018 Eat Your Books Cookbook Club Review

December 19, 2018 by
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We have an incredible community here at Eat Your Books that has flowed into our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club and Sweet Eat Your Books Cookbook Club, places where we share our successes and fails in cooking and baking from specific cookbook titles.  This month we've been cooking through the following titles and we were thrilled that Dorie Greenspan joined… read more

Watch the short film ‘Bao’ free – for one week only

December 19, 2018 by
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The Disney-Pixar animated short film 'Bao' received rave reviews when it premiered as a 'bumper' to the movie Incredibles 2 earlier this year. Bao tells the sweet story of a lonely woman who gets a second chance at being a mother when the dumpling she is about to eat comes to life. If you missed the film in theaters, you… read more

December 2018 New Cookbook Review

December 18, 2018 by
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It's the most wonderful time of the year but a much calmer time for cookbook releases. Truthfully, the hustle and bustle of the last few months is somewhat missed but also a relief from the rush. I welcome the time to enjoy some of the new cookbooks, bake and return to normal work days. I've been spending time preparing promotions,… read more

Anxious? Try baking to relieve your stress

December 18, 2018 by
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Earlier this year we reported on "procrastibaking", a term coined by Julia Moskin at The New York Times for baking when you should really be working on other projects. A new phrase describes another trend on the rise, especially with millenials - anxiety baking. As the name implies, this baking is an attempt by people to reduce stress, and (no… read more

The relationship between sleep and junk food cravings

December 17, 2018 by
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Everywhere I turn these days, I am tempted with delicious sweets and baked goods. Whether I'm visiting the neighbors, walking through the office, or shopping at the supermarket, a plethora of cookies, candies and other treats beckons. "'Tis the season," I say as I grab another chocolate-dipped sea salt caramel. I can't seem to help myself, but sometimes I wonder… read more

Holiday Entertaining Package

December 17, 2018 by
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Boards are a creative medium for entertaining. A perfectly imperfect array of meats, vegetables, cheese and other morsels sets the mood for any dinner party and provides easy clean up. Guests can help themselves and as a host you are free to take care of other responsibilities knowing there is a wide selection of offerings available. Today, we have an… read more

Worry less, bake more

December 16, 2018 by
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Does the idea of Melissa Clark and Dorie Greenspan chatting about cookies for an hour during holiday baking season sound absolutely perfect? If so, we have great news - the pair of cooking mavens recently sat down at NYC's The Greene Space for a discussion of cookies and baking, and it's available for everyone to watch free of charge. We'll… read more

Pinterest names its food trends for 2019

December 15, 2018 by
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Every website that tracks data (which is most websites these days) is releasing its list of predictions for the coming year. Pinterest is no exception, and they keep tabs on almost everything you can think of, including food. There are some items on Pinterest's 2019 food trend list that echo other site's lists, but a few items might be surprising. … read more

A restaurant empire crumbles in the wake of harassment allegations

December 14, 2018 by
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While John Besh's and Mario Batali's restaurants appear to have weathered the storm generated by sexual harassment and assault allegations, another chef-turned-restaurateur is not so lucky. As The Washington Post reports, celebrity chef Mike Isabella filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy for six of his once-thriving restaurants.  Isabella's rise to fame came after stints on Top Chef and Top Chef Masters.… read more

Pies and Tarts by Annie Rigg

December 14, 2018 by
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As soon as I turned the cover of Pies and Tarts: For All Seasons by Annie Rigg, I saw the spread of vintage pie tins and my heart skipped a beat. I knew I was going to fall in love with this book and it only got better from there. Not only is there an array of sweet and savory pies… read more

Featured Cookbooks, Recipes, and the Latest EYBDigital Previews

December 14, 2018 by
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EYB wants to make your cooking life easier. Our main focus has always been indexing cookbooks and magazines so you can efficiently search your own collection instead of paging through individual indexes. We also aim to keep members up to date on the best new titles being published. Our new EYBDigital platform allows us to provide EYBDigital Previews (sample pages from cookbooks) and EYBDigital Books (complete digital… read more

“Lost” Gourmet recipes are published

December 13, 2018 by
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When Gourmet magazine announced in October of 2009 that its upcoming November issue would be its last, long-time subscribers were both shocked and saddened by the news. Shifting tastes and declining advertising revenue were a double whammy from which the magazine could not recover. Although the Gourmet name lives on through the Epicurious website and a few special-interest publications, readers… read more

Nigella Lawson celebrates home cooking

December 12, 2018 by
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It's always a delight to hear from our favorite authors, especially those as charming as Nigella Lawson. Recently she sat down with Francis Lam of The Splendid Table to discuss several topics ranging from the definition of a pudding to her life in food to her views on home cooking. Part of the reason Nigella has remained popular in over 20… read more

Bread is back

December 11, 2018 by
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In recent years, bread's reputation took some hard hits. It was maligned by health gurus who proclaimed carbohyrdates to be the biggest threat to health since saturated fats. Much like butter, however, bread is back with a vengeance. A listing of Facebook's top food trends for 2019 shows that bread is leading the pack. Part of bread's return has to… read more

The Bread Collection with Emile Henry Loaf Pan

December 11, 2018 by
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Like most bakers, I find inspiration in each publication that the Bake from Scratch folks release. I don't mind that recipes are available online or in the magazines, when the book is released I must have it. Having all the recipes in one gorgeous volume makes me happy. One of their latest compilations is The Bread Collection: Recipes for Baking Artisan Bread… read more

The Savoy Cocktail Book

December 11, 2018 by
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The Savoy Cocktail Book: The Classic Bar Manual by Harry Craddock delivers everything you need to know about choosing and mixing drinks in this rare and highly collectible volume. Written by a legendary mixologist, it's the ultimate bartender's book, bursting with 750 recipes. Consisting mostly of cocktails, it comprises nonalcoholic drinks as well as sours, toddies, flips, egg nogs, slings, fizzes,… read more

Spice support: saffron

December 10, 2018 by
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You probably already know that saffron is the world's most expensive spice, but have you ever seen a saffron harvest? Through a series of photos, The Guardian guides us through the painstaking process in the saffron fields of the Patsiouras family in Greece, where the crocus that brings us the rare spice is being grown in ever larger numbers.  As… read more

Edible gift ideas and tips

December 9, 2018 by
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A lot of us will be making gifts from the kitchen to give to friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and others on our gift lists (don't forget the host/hostess of that great holiday party!). While many people give baked goods including cookies, quickbreads, and candies, there are savoury options, homemade liqueurs, and other easy yet impressive items that make excellent presents. … read more
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