No oven, no problem

April 15, 2020 by
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Like a lot of people, I embarked on a stress-baking bonanza these past few weeks. Now as the flour supply starts to look less robust and as the stronger southern sun streaming into my kitchen makes it too hot to turn on the oven, my baking frenzy has slowed dramatically. I still want to have sweet treats, however, which poses… read more

The secret’s out

April 14, 2020 by
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A few days ago Jenny posted about the chocolate chip cookie recipe released by DoubleTree by Hilton, noting that the cookies were definitely worth the hype. DoubleTree is not alone in handing out formerly "secret" recipes during the pandemic - brands such as Pret A Manger, Waffle House, Disneyland, and even McDonald's are also giving away recipes for iconic products.… read more

The Outdoor Kitchen Cookbook Giveaway

April 14, 2020 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of three copies of The Outdoor Kitchen: Live-Fire Cooking from the Grill by Eric Werner and Nils Bernstein. The Outdoor Kitchen: Live-Fire Cooking from the Grill by Eric Werner is the long-awaited second title from the chef behind Hartwood. To learn more about Hartwood, the restaurant and the cookbook, please see this review.… read more

Hartwood by Eric Werner & Mya Henry

April 14, 2020 by
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As I was preparing a promotion for The Outdoor Kitchen: Live-Fire Cooking from the Grill by Eric Werner. I pulled my review written in 2015 for Werner's debut cookbook, Hartwood: Bright, Wild Recipes from the Restaurant at the Edge of the Yucatan and wanted to record it here. Hartwood is such a gorgeous book that its praises warrant repeating. Learn… read more

A cake that fits the times

April 13, 2020 by
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Today Epicurious found the perfect dessert for our topsy-turvy world: upside-down cake. This is brilliant not only as a metaphor, but also because upside-down cakes are well-suited to infinite variations and can be made with ingredients you probably already have. Kendra Vaculin writes about why she loves this dessert that can be a decadent weekend breakfast too: upside down cakes… read more

Food news antipasto

April 13, 2020 by
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How is everyone doing? I hope you are finding ways to manage stress, boredom, being cooped up with your family, or whatever situation you are facing during this strange time. If cookbooks are helping you cope or escape, please remember the small independent bookstores that are struggling right now. Most of them have been forced to close their shops and… read more

Food writers and chefs on their favorite cookbooks

April 11, 2020 by
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It's always fun to learn which cookbooks famous food writers and top chefs find useful or inspirational. Today our insight into this arena comes via Eater London, where they have polled several food writers and chefs (in addition to Eater staff members) on which cookbooks are their favorites. EYB Member favorites Ruby Tandoh, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi, and Nigella Lawson… read more

DoubleTree Hotel’s Chocolate Chip Cookie – Is it worthy of the hype?

April 11, 2020 by
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Unless you are truly isolating on top of a mountain with no connection to the outside world, you have most likely noticed a parade of chocolate chip cookies in your social media feed. Why have loaves of bread been replaced by trending chocolate chip cookies? Because there is a God and he/she is wonderful. DoubleTree Hotels shared their chocolate chip… read more

Online cooking experiences, author events and more.

April 11, 2020 by
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Random House is throwing virtual parties featuring their authors. Up today is Joe Yonan on Random House's Instagram page at 4 pm EST. The full schedule for Random House virtual events can be found here. A few highlights include Hugh Acheson on April 13th at 4 pm EST, David Lebovitz on April 16th at 4 pm EST, and Tiehan Gerard… read more

Online cookery shows attract more attention than ever

April 10, 2020 by
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The internet was chock-a-block with recipes, online cookery shows, instructional videos before the coronavirus pandemic, but now these items are more vital than ever. New videos from chefs cooking at home have educated, inspired, and entertained us. Yotam Ottolenghi is planning an Instagram live event for 11 April at 5:00 p.m. GMT, where he will provide substitutions for many of… read more

This week: Best macaroni & cheese, cheesecake recipes, cookbook news and more

April 10, 2020 by
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Two of my most requested recipes while living in New York were macaroni and cheese and cheesecake. Do you see a theme? I have made both of these dishes hundreds of times in many variations over the years. Every Easter I would be assigned these dishes and would often bring something new I came across just to shake up things… read more

One pan or pot, zero stress

April 9, 2020 by
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When we first started sheltering in place, I suspected that many of us had grand plans of the cooking and baking we would do now that we didn't have the distractions of a commute or other events pulling us away from the kitchen. Various food writers (myself included) said that quarantine was the perfect opportunity to tackle that cooking project… read more

Procrastibaking – Anolon Bakeware Set

April 9, 2020 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of three copies of Procrastibaking: 100 Recipes for Getting Nothing Done in the Most Delicious Way Possible by Erin Gardner. One grand prize winner will receive the following baking items from Anolon: Advanced Muffin Pan with Silicone Grips and Lid, Eminence Mini Loaf Pan and Teak Prep Set Pastry Wheel Cutter, Pastry Brush,… read more

Bauer Media ceases New Zealand operation

April 8, 2020 by
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In a press release last week, Bauer Media Group announced that it was ceasing its publishing business in New Zealand "due to the severe economic impact of COVID-19." This closure will affect many periodicals including Nadia, New Zealand Woman's Weekly, and others, along with their digital counterparts. Subscribers received an email alerting them to the cessation and explaining that any… read more

Sugar, spice, and even more spice

April 7, 2020 by
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Most of the time it seems the sweet and savory sides of the kitchen have a nearly impenetrable wall between them. Baking has its own niche with tools, ingredients, and flavorings that seldom are seen in the world of cooking, and vice-versa. There is some overlap in the use of spices such as cinnamon and cardamom, but more and more… read more

The Pastry School – Cookbook Giveaway

April 7, 2020 by
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Enter our giveaway (2 copies US provided by the publisher and one copy worldwide provided by Eat Your Books) for a chance to win The Pastry School: Master Sweet and Savoury Pies, Tarts and Pastries at Home by Julie Jones. This title made my best books of Spring 2020. Julie Jones is a pastry artist. Her first cookbook Soulful Baker:… read more

Plants-Only Kitchen – Gaz Oakley

April 6, 2020 by
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Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Plants-Only Kitchen: Over 70 Delicious, Super-Simple, Powerful and Protein-Packed Recipes for Busy People by Gaz Oakley. Plants-Only Kitchen offers an explosion of flavor, with more than 70 vegan recipes that work around your lifestyle. With symbols flagging recipes that are high-protein, take less than 15 minutes, or are suitable… read more

Beautiful bread takes on a whole new meaning

April 6, 2020 by
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Judging from the lack of flour and yeast on many grocery store shelves, there are a lot of budding bread bakers out there. Many will probably be forming their first loaves or perhaps returning to a hobby once abandoned. There's plenty of inspiration for newly-minted bakers, and one Instagram account stands apart from the rest: @vineyardbaker. That's the IG handle… read more

Food news antipasto

April 6, 2020 by
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Hazelnut lovers, prepare for price increases. It seems a stinkbug invasion in Turkey is threatening the world's largest hazelnut growing region. The brown marmorated stinkbug has been hitching rides in cargo containers. If the bug cannot be contained, it could damage about 30% of Turkey's output, which would be close to 20% of the entire world supply of hazelnuts. The… read more

Rethinking holiday dinners

April 4, 2020 by
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Easter and Passover are two of the biggest food holidays of the year, but 2020 is shaping up to feature much more intimate feasts. This means rethinking what is going on the table. If there are only going to be two to four instead of a dozen or more, you are going to need to scale back unless you want… read more

We will always need cookbooks

April 4, 2020 by
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More now than ever, the cooking community is coming out in full force. Everyone is live-streaming a dish, recipe and offering their advice on all things cooking. For those of us who know how to make a sourdough starter or transform a can of beans into a feast, it is our time to shine. Over the years, people have asked… read more

In the Kitchen with Joanna Gaines

April 4, 2020 by
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As I was scrolling through the cable guide, I came across a new show airing tomorrow. In the Kitchen with Joanna Gaines is a one-hour special on the Food Network that will also provide a preview of the HGTV star's cooking show soon to debut on Magnolia Network. Check your local guides to see when the special will air in… read more

Chefs and authors help us cook in quarantine

April 3, 2020 by
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If you find yourself struggling to find interesting ideas for making meals from your pantry supplies, you are not alone. The cavalry is on the way, however: a handful of well-known chefs, cookbook authors and food writers are here to help. They have started streaming free cooking demonstrations and lessons from their own home kitchens. Maggie Beer's career has already… read more

This week: Pantry recipes, downloadable cookbook sampler, how to make EYB work better for you and more

April 3, 2020 by
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Another week has slipped away and I trust that we are all safe and healthy. Anxiety levels are high for most and in an effort to distract you and ourselves for a bit, we have prepared a post on ideas that might make Eat Your Books work better for you. In this weekly roundup, we are sharing ideas for recipes… read more

Sowing the seeds of self-care

April 2, 2020 by
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Every year I have great plans to create a large, bountiful garden that will supply me with an abundance of vegetables. It never gets quite as large as I envision, but I usually get enough plants to at least supplement my weekly grocery shop with vegetables like cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, and lettuce. This year the garden is taking on even… read more
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