Meet the 2018 IACP Cookbook Award nominees

February 7, 2018 by
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  Yesterday the International Association of Culinary Professionals, which is celebring its fortieth anniversary, announced the nominees for its 2018 Cookbook Awards, plus finalists for its Digital Media and Food Writing Awards as well.  You're sure to recognize many of the titles on the cookbook list as they were on several of the "best of" lists we compiled late last… read more

Final Errata Sheet for Sweet by Ottolenghi

February 7, 2018 by
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As you are aware, there were errors made in regard to temperatures and measurements when converting the recipes from the UK edition of Sweet by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen to the US and Canadian versions. I covered this unfortunate situation back in December and have kept that post updated. The publisher contacted me today with the following information: after careful retesting of the… read more

Are “Lady Doritos” coming to a store near you?

February 6, 2018 by
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  You may have seen posts with the hashtag #LadyDoritos floating through your social media feed this week as people reacted to a remark made by PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi last week. In a January 31 podcast interview with the "Freakonomics Radio" program, the executive told the interviewer that women didn't consume snacks like Doritos in the same way as… read more

Plantlab by Matthew Kenney

February 6, 2018 by
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Plantlab: Crafting the Future of Food by Matthew Kenney is a visual feast for the eyes. Kenney, long considered a pioneer in raw and vegan cuisine, delivers the definitive vegan cookbook for serious foodies and chefs. His life's work has been his commitment to plant-based innovation as well as culinary nutrition, and here he employs inventive techniques and creative thinking in… read more

California fire relief effort aims to replace cookbooks

February 5, 2018 by
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  Last year's wildfires in California devastated entire communities. Thousands of people lost their homes and belongings as the firestorm swept through several towns. For some people the losses were absolute, where nothing remained in the ashes of what they once called home. Cherished cookbooks were among the items people lost. I'm sure that EYB Members would be heartbroken to… read more

How to spot a bad cocktail

February 4, 2018 by
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  The cocktail renaissance of the past decade inspired many good things. It fostered the development of local distilleries that produce unique and delicious types of whiskey, gin, rum and other liquors. Bar menus across the globe grew more sophisticated, and there's a good chance that no matter where you travel, you can enjoy a well-crafted cocktail - if you… read more

The Ivy Now by Fernando Peire

February 4, 2018 by
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When I first held The Ivy Now in my hands, I knew I was in for a treat. From its elegant crimson cloak to the satin green paper edges, the book exudes class. As I turned the history soaked pages filled with modern recipes, I felt as if I were at The Ivy, as it was then and as it is… read more

Deepa’s Secrets – Deepa Thomas

February 4, 2018 by
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Part cookbook and memoir, Deepa's Secrets: Mouthwatering, Slow-Carb New Indian Recipes introduces the author's breakthrough slow carb and gut-healing recipes that are simple and nutrient-packed, without sacrificing traditional rich South Asian flavors. After her husband's diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, Deepa Thomas set out to demystify and create healthy Indian cuisine. Here, in her debut book, she shares shortcuts and techniques that… read more

Minnesota’s food is on display this weekend

February 3, 2018 by
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  Whenever there is a large sporting event in a city, fans will flock en masse to support their favorite team. In addition to cheering at the game, the fans will use Yelp and other apps to find the best food spots in town. With the country's largest game in town for the first time in twenty-five years, people in… read more

Le Creuset Cookbook and Le Creuset Provence Dutch Oven Promotion

February 3, 2018 by
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Created in Le Creuset's very own test kitchen, Le Creuset: A Collection of Recipes from Our French Table is a cookbook that is as stunning as the French icon's beautiful cookware. With over eighty inspiring French recipes designed to empower home cooks to explore the timeless pleasures of the French table, this title will release your inner Jacques Pépin or Julia Child. Does that opening… read more

Open Faced by Karen Kaplan

February 3, 2018 by
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Open Faced: Crostini, Tartines, and Other Single-Slice Sandwiches by Karen Kaplan crosses international borders to bring fresh, creative flavors to your breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Discover butterbrote, montaditos, smørrebrød, and other open-faced sandwiches that capture the essence of Germany, Spain, Scandinavia, France, Italy, and other cuisines. I've worked with Karen before testing recipes for other cookbooks and was  pleased… read more

Online options for connecting through food

February 3, 2018 by
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Let's face it, we are all stretched for time whether it be family, work or any number of responsibilies which limit the opportunity to go out and do something just for ourselves. Exploding all over social media lately are online options that allow us to participate without leaving our home (and even watch at a later time or date). Can't… read more

On being a restless cook

February 2, 2018 by
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As I scrolled through my Twitter feed today, I came across a post about salt-cured egg yolks. "That reminds me," I said to myself, "I think I have one of those sitting in the back of the refrigerator." After a brief rummage through the bottom shelf, I spied the prize: a small glass prep bowl containing a heap of kosher… read more

Weligama by Emily Dobbs

February 2, 2018 by
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Global cuisine brings the four corners of the world to my kitchen. The flavors and spices of Asian and Indian food are my weakness and I could cook and eat this food every day and sometimes go for stretches re-creating dishes. Like binge watching a television show, I'll binge cook Vietnamese or Thai.  Sri Lankan food provides a lively and… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

February 2, 2018 by
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Did you know adding online recipes to your EYB Bookshelf is a really great way to build your personal recipe collection?  You can do this even if you have a free membership!  Try it out now and see how easy it is. Browse the recipes below, choose one that appeals, click on the link, and add it to your Bookshelf.… read more

How to cook any type of grain

February 1, 2018 by
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  The number of grains that available to cooks today is staggering. You can find everything from quinoa to farro to barley in almost any supermarket, and it's easier than ever to come by lesser known items like amaranth or millet. Along with this great variety of options comes a confusing array of cooking times and liquid volume. Indexed magazine… read more

Dominique Crenn launches an all-female-chef dinner series

January 31, 2018 by
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Award-winning chef Dominique Crenn has teamed up with the mobile reservation app Resy to launch an all-women-chef dinner series. The six-evening event will be held in San Francisco on March 27, and depending on the series' success, may travel to other cities as well.  Twelve of the top female chefs in the United States will join Crenn, including Nancy Silverton (from… read more

The Immigrant Cookbook

January 31, 2018 by
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The Immigrant Cookbook: Recipes That Make America Great is a beautiful book collected and edited by Leyla Moushabeck. Immigrant chefs contributed their stories and recipes to create this treasured volume. It made my best cookbooks of 2017 list but to call it a cookbook doesn't seem quite right - it is so much more than that. More than 42 million people living… read more

Tips for online cookbook clubs

January 31, 2018 by
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The Cookbook Junkies is a group for cookbook lovers that I started around 2004 as a way to connect with other cookbook lovers after the birth of my son. When CBJ was small, there were no specific rules. As we grew, rules for organization and order had to be set up so that the group worked for everyone.  Fast forward a… read more

Two cookbook awards nominee lists announced

January 30, 2018 by
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Cookbook awards season seems to creep up earlier and earlier each year. No sooner than we finish compiling our "best of" lists here at EYB, than announcements for various awards start popping up in our news feeds. Today we learned about two organizations that have released their nominees for the 2018 cookbook awards.  The first of these is from The… read more

The Complete Plate by Lauren Klukas

January 30, 2018 by
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The Complete Plate: 120 Recipes · 30 Meals · A Stronger, Healthier, Happier You by Lauren Klukas features meal plans for 1,500, 2,000, and 2,500 caloric diets to demonstrate that weight maintenance, and weight loss, can be achieved through the science behind a balanced diet that meets nutritional goals. Here, the author features 30 daily meal plans with each day's… read more

Sara Moulton shares her ‘me too’ moment

January 29, 2018 by
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The food industry is going through some soul-searching following accusations of sexual harassment that have come to light in the past few months. These reports have prompted high-profile chefs like John Besh, Mario Batali, and Johnny Iuzzini to step away from their respective organizations. Until now, one person who hasn't commented on the issue is Sara Moulton. Today she broke… read more

Chili hater’s chili and snacks for the big Game

January 29, 2018 by
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When your team doesn't make it to the big game, the most important thing becomes the food. Let's be honest, even if your team is in the game - it's still about the food.  I enjoy the game and especially the commercials (even though they are not as amazing as they once were.)  In the past, I would work hard… read more

Making something from almost nothing

January 28, 2018 by
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  Those of us who live in cold climates have days where we just do not want to leave the house because the weather is downright punishing. People in more temperate climes may also feel like staying in for other reasons. Days like this, when the cupboard is nearly bare and the pickings in the refrigerator are slim, that can… read more

Portland Cooks by Danielle Centoni

January 28, 2018 by
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Portland Cooks: Recipes from the City's Best Restaurants and Bars by Danielle Centoni shares 80 recipes from 40 of Stumptown's (Portland, Oregon) most popular restaurants and bars. I am a huge fan of Figure 1 Publishing's Cooks and Eats series which includes: Montreal Cooks, Ottawa Cooks, Calgary Cooks, Winnipeg Cooks, Edmonton Cooks, Toronto Cooks, Toronto Eats and now Portland Cooks joins the pack. This… read more
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