Hong Kong Food & Culture

March 15, 2017 by
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Hong Kong Food & Culture: From Dim Sum to Dried Abalone by Adele Wong is a book whose content will happily be devoured by those of us who love food and culture - a trip to Hong Kong between two vibrant red covers. This tome is an in-depth exploration of the culinary mystique of Hong Kong. While the book contains only… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Hong Kong Food & Culture

March 15, 2017 by
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Hong Kong Food & Culture: From Dim Sum to Dried Abalone by Adele Wong is a book whose content will happily be devoured by those of us who love food and culture - a trip to Hong Kong between two vibrant red covers. For more information on this title, please see our review post which shares a recipe for Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic Shoots.… read more

James Beard Cookbook Award nominees

March 15, 2017 by
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Today the James Beard Foundation announced its 2017 cookbook award nominees. As usual, there is some overlap between this list and the IACP contenders, but in many categories the books are completely different. Deep Run Roots, which was the runaway winner at IACP - snagging several awards including Cookbook of the Year - is represented here in only one group:… read more

RIP Lucky Peach?

March 15, 2017 by
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Lucky Peach, the brainchild of Momofuku chef David Chang and food writer Peter Meehan, burst onto the culinary scene six years ago with bold writing and a unique design. It pushed well beyond the boundaries of most food magazines with its graphic-novel inspired layouts and deep dives into subjects like ramen noodles. Eater reports that the magazine may be folding,… read more

March Cookbook Previews – Part III

March 14, 2017 by
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Cookbook March Madness continues (which will include April, too because I am stumped as to what to call April - perhaps April's Avalanche - see I would never make it in advertising.)  My first and second preview posts celebrating March releases shared a variety of titles from international cookbooks, healthy eating and books from the masters and member favorites.  Today's post… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – My Two Souths

March 14, 2017 by
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My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen by Asha Gomez and Martha Hall Foose is pure brilliance and deliciousness wrapped up in one beautiful bow of a book.   For more information on this title, please see our review post which shares a recipe for Kerala Fried Chicken. We are pleased to offer three copies of this title… read more

Mast Brothers mount a comeback

March 14, 2017 by
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Late in 2015 we reported on a controversy surrounding Mast Brothers chocolate, in which they were accused of misleading consumers about their "bean-to-bar" products. After the debacle, the brothers Mast kept a low profile, but continued to work on growing their successful chocolate company.   In a recent interview with Fortune Magazine, the brothers says that the story, while harmful,… read more

My Two Souths – Asha Gomez

March 14, 2017 by
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When Indian food meets a Southern kitchen and Asha Gomez is at the helm the result is brilliance. My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen from the award-winning chef and restaurateur shares 125 recipes that joins together two of my favorite cuisines Indian and Southern in one vibrant, exciting book. In the pages behind that beautiful cover,… read more

Chefs recall childhood dishes that inspired them

March 13, 2017 by
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  Everyone has a dish from their childhood that they fondly remember throughout their lives. Chefs are no exception to this; the difference with them is that sometimes these nostalgic foods inspire them to create items for their menus. Bon Appetit Magazine recently asked chefs to share their stories of foods from their past that have sparked something that they… read more

Seeing green for St. Patrick’s Day

March 12, 2017 by
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  St. Patrick's Day is almost here, and that means green foods will be popping up everywhere. Whether it's sprinkles on cupcakes, green shakes at the fast food joint, or green beer in the bars, a lot of food will be artificially colored for the celebration. You don't need fake colors to enjoy green food for the holiday, however, as there… read more

Araxi: Roots to Shoots – James Walt

March 12, 2017 by
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Araxi: Roots to Shoots: Farm Fresh Recipes by James Walt and Andrew Morrison is the follow up to Araxi: Seasonal Recipes from the Celebrated Whistler Restaurant, a Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner for Best Chef Book in Canada. This stunner of a title shares 80 classic recipes from Araxi's dining room in Whistler and signature Longtable events. These events are spectacular experiences where Walt… read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Araxi Roots to Shoots

March 12, 2017 by
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Araxi: Roots to Shoots: Farm Fresh Recipes by James Walt and Andrew Morrison the follow up to Araxi: Seasonal Recipes from the Celebrated Whistler Restaurant, a Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner for Best Chef Book in Canada.  This stunner of a title shares 80 classic recipes from Araxi's dining room in Whistler and signature Longtable events. For more information on this title, please see our review… read more

The “umami bomb” for baked goods

March 11, 2017 by
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  In the savory world, there are plenty of ways to amplify the flavor of foods with ingredients sometimes called "umami bombs" - things like Parmesan cheese, anchovies, and fish sauce. No one has ever really called any ingredient a "umami bomb" on the pastry side of things, at least not until now. Stella Parks, aka The Brave Tart, says… read more

Onions Etcetera – Kate Winslow and Guy Ambrosino

March 11, 2017 by
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Onions Etcetera: The Essential Allium Cookbook: More Than 150 Recipes for Leeks, Scallions, Garlic, Shallots, Ramps, Chives and Every Sort of Onion by Kate Winslow and Guy Ambrosino is one of the best single-ingredient cookbooks I've encountered. Even though there are so many variations in the allium family as listed in the title itself, it still qualifies for that distinction. … read more

Cookbook Giveaway – Onions Etcetera

March 11, 2017 by
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Onions Etcetera: The Essential Allium Cookbook: More Than 150 Recipes for Leeks, Scallions, Garlic, Shallots, Ramps, Chives and Every Sort of Onion by Kate Winslow and Guy Ambrosino is one of the best single-ingredient cookbooks I've encountered. Even though there are so many variations in the allium family as listed in the title itself, it still qualifies for that distinction… read more

Italian baking expert Carol Field dies at 76

March 10, 2017 by
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We have sad news to report, as Italian baking expert and cookbook author Carol Field died today after suffering a stroke, just weeks after losing her husband. The San Francisco-based author was instrumental in introducing food lovers in the U.S. to now commonplace Italian specialties like focaccia, ciabatta and biscotti. She also played a key role in the revival of artisan bread… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

March 10, 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

Cookbook Giveaway – My Master Recipes

March 9, 2017 by
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My Master Recipes: 165 Recipes to Inspire Confidence in the Kitchen with Dozens of Variations by Patricia Wells was written by the beloved cooking instructor and author to help build confidence in home cooks. For more information on this title, please see our review post which shares a recipe for Ginger Almond Bars. We are pleased to offer two copies of this title to our EYB Members in the… read more

My Master Recipes – Patricia Wells

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My Master Recipes: 165 Recipes to Inspire Confidence in the Kitchen with Dozens of Variations by Patricia Wells was written by the beloved cooking instructor and author to build confidence in home cooks. She begins with breaking down the basics - the importance of ingredients, keeping an organized and clean kitchen, tips for what kitchen items you really need and… read more

Mary Berry’s bolognese controversy

March 9, 2017 by
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  Few things are more contentious in the cooking world that fights over authenticity. People become incensed when a chef adds, substitutes, or omits ingredients in a recipe that they view as sacrosanct. Whether it's cream in carbonara or peas in guacamole, you can expect a bitter war of words on social media. Beloved BBC food host Mary Berry recently… read more

Turning dinner-making into a dance

March 8, 2017 by
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  Home cooks often put a lot of pressure on themselves to cook a "proper" dinner. Making sure the meal is balanced and that all of the elements are work together can be a chore, adding stress to what should be a pleasurable experience. This doesn't have to be the case, says Melissa Clark in her new cookbook Dinner: Changing… read more

Eat Offbeat: The Cookbook

March 8, 2017 by
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Eat OffBeat is a New York food business that delivers authentic and home-style ethnic meals that are conceived, prepared and delivered by refugees resettled in NYC. As I've stated on numerous occasions, I have a passion for ethnic cuisine and any book that brings the food and culture of the world into my home. What a treasure it is to… read more

March Cookbook Previews – Part II

March 7, 2017 by
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Cookbook Madness continues. My first preview post celebrating March releases shared books with international cuisines, no-waste cooking and healthier options subjects. Today, I highlight Melissa Clark and Deborah Madison's new offerings, a popular blogger's debut title and beautiful books on Sicily and Acquacotta.      If you wish to buy any of these titles, using our BUY BOOK button helps support… read more

A new name revives interest in an old kitchen staple

March 7, 2017 by
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One of the most popular food trends of late is bone broth. Chefs and bloggers tout it as a superfood with a long list of health benefits ranging from treating arthritis to healing dry skin. Ten cookbooks in the EYB Library contain the term "bone broth" in the title, and all are less than two years old save one, which… read more

Grown & Gathered – Cookbook Giveaway

March 7, 2017 by
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Grown & Gathered: Traditional Living Made Modern by Matt and Lentil Purbrick shares the couple's growing, gathering, preserving and cooking secrets. It is a guide to traditional skills in a modern world whether you have acres of land or a few potted herbs on a balcony.  Included in this title are over 100 delicious, creative wholefood recpes from Matt and… read more
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