What’s the difference between stock, broth, and consommé?

September 5, 2017 by
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  Many of us use the terms stock and broth interchangeably, although there are differences between the two. Throw consommé into the mix, and you have a recipe for confusion. Let's start with the differences between stock and broth. Sam Benson Smith explains how the two are different.  Smith explains that the difference "ultimately comes down to ingredients; chicken broth… read more

Savory Sweet – Review, Recipe and Giveaway

September 4, 2017 by
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In Savory Sweet: Simple Preserves from a Northern Kitchen, Beth Dooley brings us into Mette Nielsen's old world Danish kitchen where fresh ideas and the latest techniques come together to ensure our pantry is stocked with homemade goodness. The growing season can be challenging (read: short) in the northern heartland of the United States and the recipes here fall back on… read more

Alton Brown’s big announcement

September 3, 2017 by
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Last week celebrity chef Alton Brown hinted at big announcement coming out of the DragonCon convention held over the US Labor Day holiday in Atlanta, Georgia. During a panel discussion on September 3, he let the news drop: he will be back on the Food Network next year with a new show called Return of the Eats. The show will… read more

In a pickle

September 3, 2017 by
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  The fermentation trend shows no signs of slowing down. If you have been hesitant to jump on the bandwagon for making fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles because you think it will take too much time or that you will need special canning equipment, you should reconsider. There are plenty of recipes that take little time and require… read more

Toast Water – Noah Fecks and Victoria Granof

September 2, 2017 by
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    Toast Water is a culinary art book created by photographer, Noah Fecks, and renowned food stylist and author, Victoria Granof. Together they illustrated vintage recipes from Noah's nana into a bound volume of inspired photographs and original text. The pages deliver a powerful collection of memories utilizing a minimalist design and the vibrant colors of nana's era.  The size,… read more

A sneak peek into Ottolenghi’s latest cookbook

September 2, 2017 by
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  The anticipation for Yotam Ottolenghi's new cookbook, Sweet, is intense. There are only a few days until its UK release on September 7 (the US release date is October 17th). While we are eagerly awaiting our copy, The Guardian released an excerpt of 10 recipes from the book so we can start baking right now.   Although Ottolenghi made… read more

A Conversation with Jacques Pépin – My Menus & Apron Giveaway

September 2, 2017 by
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Legend is a powerful word that carries substantial weight and responsibility. Leading a well-lived life, educating others, contributing to the beauty of the world all adds to the definition of legendary in my estimation. A legend is a role model and a source of inspiration - not all who are famous are deserving of this title. Jacques Pépin is a legend.… read more

Friday Flashback – Nanban – Tim Anderson

September 1, 2017 by
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Nanban: Japanese Soul Food by Tim Anderson is a wonderful book that I covered here at Eat Your Books back in June of 2016. My full review covered Tim's background, the book's content and also shared two recipes that I had tested. I remember making those dishes and also recall how much we enjoyed them.   This is how good… read more

The best way to dry herbs, according to Alton Brown

September 1, 2017 by
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  Dried herbs like oregano, marjoram, and rosemary are staples in the repertoire of many home cooks. Most people purchase the herbs already dried, but it isn't difficult to do it at home, says Alton Brown. He provides a foolproof technique that ensures the herbs retain their green hues.  Blanching the herbs is the key to keeping them from turning… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

September 1, 2017 by
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Do you find other people's comments on recipes helpful? Have you written your own recipe Notes? It's a great way to remind yourself how a dish turned out and share your experience with the EYB community. On each Recipe Details page you'll find a Notes tab. Adding online recipes to your EYB Bookshelf is a really great way to expand… read more

Adventures in Slow Cooking & Kitchen Aid Slow Cooker

August 31, 2017 by
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Mom's old stand-by - the crockpot - has undergone a makeover of sorts and is re-emerging as a reliable tool for even the pickiest of cooks and eaters. With the help of better appliances and thoughtful recipes by talented food writers and recipe developers, the slow cooker is finding its place in the gourmet's kitchen. James Beard-nominated food writer, Sarah… read more

Daniel Patterson wants you to cook without recipes

August 31, 2017 by
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Daniel Patterson, chef and owner of the award-winning, Michelin-starred restaurant Coi in San Francisco, is also a well-known food writer. In addition to his highly praised cookbook Coi: Stories and Recipes, he has been published in recent years in The New York Times, Bon Appetit and Lucky Peach. Patterson also teamed up with perfumer Mandy Aftel to write 2004's Aroma: The… read more

Verrines are perfect for entertaining

August 30, 2017 by
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  I read cookbooks like novels, visit food websites on a daily basis, and obsessively think about my upcoming cooking and baking projects. Despite devoting much of my time to food, I frequently encounter dishes and ingredients that I have not heard of before. That happened today when I spied an article on the Fine Cooking website titled Verrines: Splendor… read more

Veneto – Valeria Necchio – Review, recipe and giveaway

August 30, 2017 by
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Veneto: Recipes from an Italian Country Kitchen by Valeria Necchio is the debut cookbook from the voice behind the beautiful blog, Life Love Food. Valeria grew up in the "Venetian countryside, in a village with nothing going on for it, not even a beautiful landscape. The only good thing about it was the food." Food, however, didn't become an integral… read more

Celia Sack of Omnivore Books shares her favorite cookbooks

August 29, 2017 by
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 Celia Sack, owner of Omnivore Books in San Francisco, first became interested in cookbooks, especially antique ones, while working at an auction house. She parlayed that interest into one of the finest cookbook stores in the United States. In an interview with indexed magazine Saveur, she tells us which cookbooks are her favorites, and what subjects she would like to see covered… read more

Chicken on the Menu – Review, recipe and worldwide giveaway

August 29, 2017 by
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Chicken on the Menu by Luc Hoornaert and Kris Vlegels shares sixty recipes from famous chefs - such as Bocuse and Georges Blanc - for one of the most versatile proteins - chicken. Full page photographs of the dishes, portraits of the chefs featured, and narrative on the background and history of the recipes - all weigh in to make… read more

The Illustrated Wok – Kickstarter

August 29, 2017 by
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  In an effort to keep you informed on all cookbook news, occasionally I will share a Kickstarter project that I believe will interest many of you - The Illustrated Wok is one such project. The Cleaver Quarterly, a print magazine exploring the incredible diversity of Chinese cuisine around the world was funded through Kickstarter three years ago. Now they… read more

Chai Chaat & Chutney – Chetna Makan

August 28, 2017 by
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Many of us fell in love with Chetna Makan in 2014 when she made it to the semi-finals of the The Great British Bake Off (I, personally, was rooting for her to take home the coveted cake stand). Her highly praised debut cookbook, The Cardamom Trail, is very special to me it was the subject of one of my very… read more

Recreating childhood memories

August 28, 2017 by
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  They say you can never go home again. The same could be said about food - whenever you revisit a favorite childhood treat, it almost inevitably fails to live up to your memories. This was the challenge faced by Stella Parks when it came time to write her baking cookbook BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts. Stella explains to Eater the difficulties… read more

Amazon to lower prices at Whole Foods

August 27, 2017 by
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  Earlier this year we reported on Amazon's bid to purchase high-end food retailer Whole Foods. The deal is set to close on August 28, and Amazon has announced that it will immediately slash prices on many of Whole Foods' products. In addition, Amazon Prime members will get special prices and perks. Amazon promises that these price cuts will not come… read more

There’s more to vinegar than you might think

August 26, 2017 by
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Most of us have at least one type of vinegar in our pantry, and probably more. We tend to take it for granted, but there are many facets to this pantry staple, explains Harry Rosenblum, author of Vinegar Revival: Artisanal Recipes for Brightening Dishes and Drinks with Homemade Vinegars.  Rosenblum became fascinated with fermentation at a young age, and has been making… read more

Dalmatia – Review, recipe and giveaway

August 26, 2017 by
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Dalmatia: Recipes from Croatia's Mediterranean Coast by Ino Kuvačić celebrates traditional recipes that capture the fresh, simple cuisine of the Dalmatian region. The title page has a stunning aerial view of the coast line that captured my heart immediately - any place this mesmerizing surely must be home to beautiful cuisine as well. Ino Kuvačić is a Melbourne-based restaurateur who was… read more

Fall Cookbooks

August 25, 2017 by
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Earlier this summer, I shared two comprehensive lists - highlighting books released in July and August and then a large breakdown of key cookbooks that will be published from September through November. Today, I wanted to provide you with a more manageable compilation. (Confession: this list was three times as long and I made cuts - then it was twice… read more

Gourmet Traveller announces 2018 Restaurant Award winners

August 25, 2017 by
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Indexed magazine Australian Gourmet Traveller announced the winners of its 2018 Restaurant Awards on Wednesday. The awards included ten categories including best restaurant, best chef, best wine list, and best new talent. The winners were culled from the semi-finalists announced earlier this year.  For the first time in 20 years, the Restaurant of The Year honors went to an establishment… read more

Friday Flashback – Sirocco by Sabrina Ghayour

August 25, 2017 by
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I remember cracking open the pages of Sirocco: Fabulous Flavours from the East last year and reading these words "Sirocco: a hot, dry wind blowing from east to west-sometimes described as warm, spicy and sultry" - I was spellbound. The vivid description of the word sirocco made me long to know more. Sabrina Ghayour's first book - Persiana: Recipes from the Middle… read more
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