Cookbook Giveaway – Green Plate Special

July 16, 2017 by
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Green Plate Special: Sustainable, Healthy, and Delicious Recipes by Christine Burns Rudalevige is packed with the author's wealth of knowledge on sustainable cooking along with tips on how to take advantage of local fare and reduce waste to creatively revamp leftovers. For more information on this title, please see our review post which shares a recipe for Lavender Lemon Posset with Candied… read more

Who invented the Bloody Mary?

July 15, 2017 by
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The origin stories of various foods and drinks always provide a fascinating glimpse into history. Today we inspect the beginnings of the classic brunch cocktail the Bloody Mary. Author Brian Bartels--beverage director for the NYC's West Village restaurants Jeffrey's Grocery, Joseph Leonard, Fedora, Perla, and Bar Sardine--delves into the history of this iconic drink in his book The Bloody Mary. Bartels… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

July 15, 2017 by
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Finding the best recipes amongst the millions online is not easy - but you don't have to! The team here at Eat Your Books, searches for excerpts from indexed books and magazines and every week we bring you our latest finds. Every day recipes are added from the best blogs and websites. As a member, you can also add your… read more

The hidden risks of writing a cookbook

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  For many chefs, it seems like a no-brainer to write a cookbook, both in terms of finances and career advancement. Hefty advances and the allure of possibly winning an award are too tempting to overlook. But there are downsides involved that the chefs only find out about after the contract is signed. Grub Street explores the hidden risks of… read more

Friday Flashback – Spuntino

July 14, 2017 by
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Recently, I was reminded about how much I love the cookbook Spuntino: Comfort Food (New York Style) by Russell Norman when it showed up on my recently indexed book list. Norman is also the author of Polpo: A Venetian Cookbook (of Sorts) and a restaurateur. Over the last two decades he has worked in many of London's landmark restaurants in every capacity from… read more

Celebrating independent cookbook stores

July 13, 2017 by
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  One of the comments on our Amazon Prime Day reminder post was a suggestion to shop at your local independent bookseller instead of buying online. Here at EYB we do promote specialty cookbook stores in several ways. First, we have a listing of our favorite shops worldwide, plus we list bookstore events on our Worldwide Calendar of Cookbook Events.… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Bangkok

July 13, 2017 by
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Bangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand by Leela Punyaratabandhu is a glorious tribute to Thai cuisine.  Leela is the voice behind the blog SheSimmers which she created in November 2008 in the memory of her mother, the cookbook addict, who inspired her love for cooking.  For more information on this cookbook, please see our review post which shares a recipe for… read more

Bangkok by Leela Punyaratabandhu

July 13, 2017 by
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Bangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand by Leela Punyaratabandhu is a glorious tribute to Thai cuisine. Leela is the voice behind the blog SheSimmers which she created in November 2008 in the memory of her mother, the cookbook addict, who inspired her love for cooking. Leela shares on her site that her mother's philosophy in life was based upon a statement… read more

Why doesn’t halloumi melt?

July 12, 2017 by
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  When you think of cheese, one of the first things that likely pops into your mind is the image of something smothered or stuffed with melted cheese, like pizza or raclette. Most cheeses soften when you apply heat, but a few such as halloumi and Indian paneer stubbornly refuse to melt. What's up with these cheeses? Gianaclis Caldwell, author of… read more

Is it time to elevate your cooking game?

July 12, 2017 by
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Last December, I did a series of gift guides for cooks and bakers. One of the guides was tailored to books that ranged from new to advanced cooks - the Cookbook Gift Guide for New to Advanced Cooks. This morning one of the members of The Cookbook Junkies asked for recommendations of cookbooks that are geared to improving skill levels. I have… read more

Spice support: asafoetida

July 11, 2017 by
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After reading the alternative names of asafoetida, you might be hesitant to use it: hing, stinking gum, and devil's dung do not do much to stimulate one's appetite. Although not technically a spice, asafoetida - the dried resin extracted from the roots of several species of giant fennel - is treated as one in Indian cooking.  Before it is cooked,… read more

Amazon Prime Cookbook and Cooking Gear Specials

July 11, 2017 by
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Prime Day has arrived and as described in Darcie's post  it's a good day to save on any of your online purchases and help EYB in the process. Don't have Prime? No problem you can sign up for Prime (there is a free trial offer) using these links Amazon US and Amazon UK  at a special discount during this event. Signing up for Prime… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Vegetarian Heartland

July 10, 2017 by
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Vegetarian Heartland: Recipes for Life's Adventures by Shelly Westerhausen is a cookbook of approximately 85 recipes for vegetarian comfort food delivered from a fresh and exciting point of view. For more information on this cookbook, please see our review post which shares a recipe for Blueberry and Sweet Cheese Pierogi.  We are pleased to offer three copies of this title to our EYB… read more

Vegetarian Heartland – Shelly Westerhausen

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Vegetarian Heartland: Recipes for Life's Adventures by Shelly Westerhausen is a cookbook of approximately 85 recipes for vegetarian comfort food delivered from a fresh and exciting point of view. Recipes are organized by 'adventure' and each features a drink, salads, soups, main courses, and desserts. One of my favorite Midwestern cookbook authors is Amy Theilen and Shelly's voice and style remind me… read more

Amazon Prime Day reminder

July 10, 2017 by
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  Amazon Prime members, set your alarms. Tomorrow (July 11) is Amazon Prime day. That means tremendous deals sitewide, including cookbooks and kitchen equipment (time to get that Instant Pot!). You don't have to wait until midnight to take advantage of the sale, because some of the deals begin tonight at 9:00 p.m. US Eastern Time. Amazon promises "hundreds of… read more

How recipes can be undermining your cooking

July 9, 2017 by
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  At one point in our evolution, cooking was simple: poke a stick through some meat and thrust it into the flames. Over the millenia, humans have made more than a few refinements to this formula, leading to the present time when complicated recipes are everywhere. Many cooks scour the internet or pore through cookbooks, searching for the perfect recipes… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – The Butcher Babe Cookbook

July 8, 2017 by
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The Butcher Babe Cookbook: Comfort Food Hacked by a Classically Trained Chef by Loreal Gavin brings a delicious collision of down home dishes and classic French cooking in this incredible collection of new comfort food recipes. This Southern belle's specialty of baking, butchery and bourbon all make for one exciting cookbook. For more information on this cookbook, please see our review post which… 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

The Butcher Babe Cookbook

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The Butcher Babe Cookbook: Comfort Food Hacked by a Classically Trained Chef by Loreal Gavin brings a delicious collision of down home dishes and classic French cooking in this incredible collection of new comfort food recipes. This Southern belle's specialty of baking, butchery and bourbon all make for one exciting cookbook. Root Beer Bites (pork with a sticky sweet root beer… read more

The sacrifices made by Bengali widows inspired a cuisine

July 7, 2017 by
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  The state of West Bengal sits on the eastern edge of India, between the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal.  You may know that this area is home to numerous rich and complex vegetarian dishes, but you may be unaware of one reason why this is so. Over at indexed blog Food52, Mayukh Sen explains how a strict ritual diet demanded… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

July 7, 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

Over 250,000 online recipes indexed

July 6, 2017 by
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  We are excited to announce that Eat Your Books has now passed 250,000 online recipe links! The number is mind-boggling - over a quarter of a million recipes, from the best websites, blogs, and food writers on the planet, are only a click away. Every EYB Member, whether he or she has a free membership or a Premium subscription,… read more

The Harvest Baker and Williams Sonoma Gold Touch Baking Pan Set Giveaway – The Harvest Baker

July 6, 2017 by
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The Harvest Baker: 150 Sweet & Savory Recipes Celebrating the Fresh-Picked Flavors of Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables by Ken Haedrich serves up 150 delicious baked goods that are full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs and go far beyond zucchini bread and carrot cake. For more information on this cookbook, please see our review post which shares a recipe for a Tomato Slab… read more

The Harvest Baker – Ken Haedrich

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The Harvest Baker: 150 Sweet & Savory Recipes Celebrating the Fresh-Picked Flavors of Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables by Ken Haedrich serves up 150 delicious baked goods that are full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs and go far beyond the typical fare of zucchini muffins or banana bread. Ken is the Dean of The Pie Academy, an online community for pie bakers… read more

Artisan’s new cookbook line

July 5, 2017 by
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When you visit a bookstore, you will find plenty of high quality cookbooks with prices to match, plus heaping displays of low cost cookbooks of dubious quality, and precious little in between. A new cookbook line from publisher Artisan Books is aiming to change that situation.  Called Artisanal Kitchen, the line includes three titles released this June with more to follow in… read more
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