Pancake day around the world

February 20, 2023 by
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In yesterday's antipasto post I briefly discussed Mardi Gras (aka Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday), which happens tomorrow. Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day around the world, and every country celebrates with their own version. The Guardian's Yvonne Lam takes a look at seven different styles of pancake that span the globe. Spanish-style French toast (Torrijas) from The… read more

Food news antipasto

February 20, 2023 by
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Molly Yeh, an EYB Member favorite author, branched out from her cookbook writing in 2018 with a series Girl Meets Farm. This week we learned that Yeh recently inked an exclusive two-year deal with Food Network for additional episodes of the Midwest-inspired cooking show. Production is set to begin in March. How to make a king cake for Mardi Gras… read more

March 2023 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary

February 19, 2023 by
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As our members know, each month we offer several cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. There are other fun cookbook clubs around the interwebs and we’d like to highlight those for those members who might want to cook or bake something other than our choices.  We want to get this information out to you so you can prepare… read more

Kitchen mishaps can leave a lasting mark

February 18, 2023 by
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If you cook often enough, you are going to have a kitchen injury. Knives, mandolines, hot oven racks, boiling liquids - all are potentially dangerous and most cooks have a scar or two that tells a tale of kitchen woe. So too does The Guardian's Jay Rayner, who writes that "Making dinner means dicing with danger." While not exactly proud… read more

This week: Recipes Lost and Found; EYBD Previews and more

February 17, 2023 by
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Recently, I came across a new-to-me show on Magnolia Network (Discovery Plus*), called Recipes Lost and Found. Classically trained chef and food anthropologist Casey Corn helps people to rediscover their lost family recipes, diving into each family's history and culture to reveal the magic/secrets behind the dish and bring their memories back to the table. The first episode I watched… read more

Spice support: Sichuan peppercorns

February 16, 2023 by
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Sichuan peppercorns provide a mouth-tingling, warming sensation and are a vital ingredient in the cuisine of its eponymous Chinese region. America's Test Kitchen explores the history and culinary applications of the tiny berries, which aren't related to black peppercorns at all. Sichuan peppercorns are the berries of the prickly ash shrub, which belongs to the citrus family.  While most people… read more

Eater London calls it quits

February 15, 2023 by
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After over five years of publication, Eater London will be no more. The site's editor, Adam Coghlan, announced the news yesterday on the Eater London website. He said that "as a result of economic circumstances in the U.S. right now, a daily news and service outlet in London can no longer be a commercial priority for the business," adding that… read more

Cookbook Giveaway: Bao & Dim Sum

February 15, 2023 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Bao & Dim Sum: 60 Easy Bun and Dumpling Recipes by Orathay Souksisavanh. Orathay Souksisavanh is a culinary stylist and author who was born in Thailand. She has written Super Spiralized: Fresh & delicious ways to use your spiralizer and Super Easy Burgers: 69 Really Simple Recipes as well… read more

Food news antipasto

February 12, 2023 by
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We start off the week's news with a tidbit from Epicurious about one of my favorite KitchenAid mixer attachments. Just like Grace Elkus, I've discovered that this tool is perfect for making flaky pie crusts. Although it looks unassuming, it does a great job of cutting cold butter into flour without overheating the butter like a food processor can. It… read more

This week: Butter cake and ooey gooey butter cake recipes; EYBD Previews; recently indexed titles

February 10, 2023 by
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Let's talk about cake, my favorite four letter word. Last week, we shared the big pastry promo and wrote about the pastry magician that is Cédric Grolet. I am inspired by my many pastry volumes and frequently like to take on a project. However, truth be told, my favorite cakes are much simplier. Lazy Dog Butter Cake A chain of… read more

Super Bowl Sunday calls for super food

February 8, 2023 by
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Millions of people will gather around their television sets this Sunday as the 57th Super Bowl takes place in Arizona. Even if you aren't a fan of American football (which ironically is played almost exclusively with the hands and not the feet), you might tune in to see the commercials or the halftime show. And, most likely, you'll be eating… read more

Spice Kitchen: Quick Bites, Recipes & Giveaway

February 8, 2023 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of two copies of Spice Kitchen: Healthy Latin and Caribbean Cuisine by Ariel Fox. Spice Kitchen: Healthy Latin and Caribbean Cuisine by Ariel Fox is a compilation of 110 recipes from a Hell’s Kitchen winner and award-winning chef that takes a healthier approach to cuisines that are often underrepresented in cookbooks. Fox introduces you… read more

Giveaway: Hoppers: The Cookbook

February 8, 2023 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Hoppers: The Cookbook: Recipes, Memories and Inspiration from Sri Lankan Homes, Streets and Beyond by Karan Gokani. Hoppers: The Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from Sri Lanka and Beyond by Karan Gokani showcases signature recipes from the cult London restaurants, while also going further explore the dishes, places and people that… read more

Food news antipasto

February 5, 2023 by
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This week we learned that cookbook author Jean Anderson has died at the age of 93. The winner of five best cookbook awards (Tastemaker, James Beard, IACP) and a member of the James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame, Jean Anderson has written for Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Cottage Living, Gourmet, and other magazines. She published over twenty cookbooks, among them The Food… read more

Boiling water the right way

February 4, 2023 by
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Everyone's an expert on social media. At least that's what it seems like when you read the comments section on almost any post about politics, warfare, climate, constitutional law, or even food. I can't tell you how many posts I've seen that claim "you are cooking xxx wrong." This goes from complex dishes all the way to the simplest: boiling… read more

The enduring appeal of cookbooks

February 3, 2023 by
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This will come as no surprise to our Members, but the popularity of cookbooks shows no signs of slowing down. It's one bright spot in the struggling print publishing industry, with consistent sales of several million volumes annually (about 20 million cookbooks are sold in the US each year). Why do cookbooks buck the trend to digital? Because they are… read more

The last two weeks: Previews of 2023 books; large pastry promotion; recipes and more

February 3, 2023 by
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As I have mentioned in previous roundups, the 2023 Cookbook Preview Listing is being continually updated (so many books!). Every week or thereabouts, I will highlight a few upcoming books so you may update your Wishlist. Here are this week’s books: A Table Full of Love: Recipes to Comfort, Seduce, Celebrate & Everything Else In Between by Skye McAlpine is the latest offering… read more

Pastry Promotion – Cédric Grolet Cookbooks and Bake On Pastry Set Giveaway

February 2, 2023 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win a set of Cédric Grolet's stunning pastry cookbooks: Fruit: The Art of Pastry; Opera Patisserie; and Flowers along with a Bake On Pastry Kit in a Box. My baking bucket list is so very long that I liken it to a CVS receipt (for those not in the USA, CVS is a pharmacy whose… read more

Just give it a rest

February 2, 2023 by
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Whether it's a need to shorten meal prep due to physical limitations, hectic work schedules, or just to avoid spending all day in the kitchen, people often look for ways to minimize the time spent in preparing foods. One of the biggest lessons I've learned in my quest to reduce kitchen time due to a medical issue is that time… read more

Is this the next kitchen fashion?

January 30, 2023 by
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A few years ago, we asked EYB Members if they wore aprons while cooking, and many responded with a resounding yes. The latest sartorial suggestion from Epicurious might not get as many people replying in the same way, however. Wilder Davis recently posited that wearing a jumpsuit in the kitchen is even better than wearing an apron. Davis suggests that… read more

Food news antipasto

January 29, 2023 by
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After three years of having only virtual events, Michelin will launch its 2023 guide for Great Britain and Ireland at an in-person celebration on 27 March 2023. The ceremony will be held at the Silverstone Circuit in Northampton. Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guides said: "After two years without being able to organise a physical event in Great… read more

Keeping it real

January 28, 2023 by
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I've seen a lot of promoted posts in recent days informing me that I could write blog content faster and easier by using AI (artificial intelligence) writing tools. While it was tempting to see what the automated system would gin up with only a slight prompt, I didn't want to give my information to these companies nor do I want… read more

The best selling books of 2022

January 27, 2023 by
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Last month our friends at cookbook stores around the world gave us their picks for their favorite books of 2022 which we then included in our Best of the Best of 2022. Now we asked them for their top sellers of 2022 (published any year). It would be interesting to compare these charts to non-specialist store/online retailer book sales but it is very… read more

Increase in membership fees

January 27, 2023 by
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The EYB membership fees will be increasing on February 1st to $40 per year or $5 per month. This is our first increase since 2015 and the site has developed enormously since then. In case you need a reminder of just a few things that are available on the site: 2.3 million recipes are now indexed, from 12,200+ cookbooks, 5.300+… read more

JBF announces 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists

January 26, 2023 by
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Yesterday the James Beard Foundation announced its slate of semifinalists for the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards. Nominees will be announced on March 29, with the winners feted at a gala event in Chicago on June 5. (The cookbook award winners will be announced on June 3.) If you live in the US, chances are you within driving distance of… read more
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