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January 6, 2025 by
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We will start the new year by looking back at 2024 with Food and Wine's report on its top food stories of 2024. I had forgotten about a couple of these, such as the foray into surge pricing by some restaurant chains and California becoming the first state to ban sell-by dates. Others stuck in my mind including the many… read more

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December 29, 2024 by
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This is the last antipasto for 2024, and we start out by celebrating one of my favorite foods: the humble potato. Wired brings us a glow up of the ever-so-versatile spud, naming it the 'most perfect vegetable' - and telling us why we are eating it wrong. The TL;DR is that we should eat fewer French fries, but the article… read more

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December 22, 2024 by
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We learned this week that restaurant critic Grace Dent will replace Gregg Wallace as a judge for the next series of Celebrity MasterChef. She will front the show alongside longtime host John Torode. Wallace stepped aside following claims of misconduct. Dent is excited about her new role, saying “My whole family watches it. It’s all about uncovering and championing talent – and… read more

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December 15, 2024 by
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We start out this week with a tip from an EYB Member about a new reality show that is right up our alley called Clash of the Cookbooks. It's brought to us by Roku, the same channel that hosts The Great American Baking Show. Comedian Phoebe Robinson and cookbook author and culinary historian Max Miller host the program, where "they… read more

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December 9, 2024 by
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Closeup of a pan of folded. golden brown Parker House rolls sprinkled with flaky salt
When Christmas rolls around, even people who normally don't cook much pull out all the stops and make a large feast for family and friends. For most, the idea of going out to dinner for this holiday is unthinkable. Yet there is something to be said for letting others do the cooking, says restaurant critic Jay Rayner. "I have cooked a… read more

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December 2, 2024 by
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Our first bit of news belongs in the "just because you can, doesn't mean you should" category. Pizza Hut recently announced that it is offering a wine made from tomatoes and basil that is supposed to taste like a pizza. "The holidays are a time for many gatherings, but often, the gift of a bottle of wine can feel expected.… read more

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November 24, 2024 by
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Closeup of a dark golden brown pecan pie with pecan halves on the top and a loosely crimped crust.
A stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes just doesn't seem right without a drizzle of maple syrup, and the sweet substance has a long and rich culinary history that dates back centuries. In recent years, maple sap production, which relies on a specific variance between daytime and nighttime temperatures, has plummeted due to changes in the weather. With reserves at an… read more

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November 17, 2024 by
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Although the internet has negatively impacted many print publications, putting some out of business altogether, it hasn't dampened the world of cookbooks. Despite having millions of recipes available at the click of a button, cookbook sales are still strong. Just when you think there couldn't possibly be another must-have book, dozens come along that offer something fresh and exciting, whether… read more

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November 10, 2024 by
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The editors at Epicurious pulled together a list of nine cookbooks that they have been enjoying recently. The list includes new releases along with holdovers from previous months. There are baking books, vegetarian and vegan tomes, and an ode to the dinner party. Amish dinner rolls from King Arthur Baking Company With the holidays coming up, dinner rolls might be… read more

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November 3, 2024 by
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Netflix just released a new documentary about Martha Stewart, and while the octogenarian was involved in the making of the show, she is not pleased with some of the editorial choices made by the director. Martha thought the first half was good but felt like the latter portion of the program spent too much time on her conviction and jail… read more

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October 27, 2024 by
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The groundbreaking cocktail book Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail by Dave Arnold turns 10 this year. This book was revered by modern bartenders looking to dive deep into the science of drinks so they could experiment with a solid footing on what each component would add to the mix. There is a revised edition in… read more

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October 20, 2024 by
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The tenth annual Smithsonian food history gala was held in Washington, DC on Thursday, with Chez Panisse founder Alice Waters receiving the Julia Child Award for her contributions to the culinary world. Star chefs like José Andrés and Jacques Pépin attended the event along with food writers and other industry professionals including all nine previous Julia Child Award winners. Waters… read more

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October 14, 2024 by
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You may have seen TikTok videos about the 'fridge-scaping' trend, where people decant everything they buy at the grocery store and put it into clear containers that so that all of your produce, cheese, and other items are on display and tidily organized in matching jars. Whether you believe that this is gorgeous and amazing or shake your head at… read more

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October 6, 2024 by
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Cristina Tosi's Milk Bar is branching out to the Windy City as a new Milk Bar outpost is coming to Chicago's Fulton Market. No opening date has been announced, and Tosi said she is excited about the first Midwest location for Milk Bar, telling NBC Chicago "I am a Midwesterner by birth and Chicago has long been one of my… read more

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September 30, 2024 by
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Does it feel like you've been seeing more food cross-branding partnerships lately? It's not your imagination, food companies are doing collaborations in increasing numbers. One of the latest was Coca-Cola Oreos paired with Oreo-flavored Coke Zero. This follows on the heels of things like Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream and Dr. Pepper Peeps. Are consumers demanding these pop-culture mashups? Eater's… read more

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September 22, 2024 by
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We learned this week that celebrated Australian-Lebanese chef Greg Malouf has died at the age of 64. Born in Melbourne, the award-winning chef helmed various restaurants in Australia before moving to Dubai in 2013 to open two restaurants, Cle Dubai and Zahira. Known as the "godfather of Middle Eastern cuisine" in Australia, Malouf created contemporary takes on Middle Eastern food starting with… read more

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September 16, 2024 by
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Eater staff published their favorite cookbooks coming out this autumn. You will probably see most, if not all, of these books in Jenny's upcoming reviews, but it's helpful to get perspective from other food writers. Of the new releases, they highlight books from Martha Stewart, Carolina Gelen, Paola Velez, and Yotam Ottolenghi saying these and other releases "will make you… read more

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September 8, 2024 by
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It's often been said that food is love, but some Spanish shoppers are taking it quite literally. It seems the latest craze to hit Mercadona supermarkets is looking for love in the produce aisle. People are using certain foods - mainly pineapple - as a sign that they are interested in a romantic partner. With fruit prominently placed in their… read more

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September 1, 2024 by
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You can find a food-related vector to almost any event in the world, and music concerts are no exception. With the news that the Gallagher brothers were reuniting for an Oasis tour, the hospitality industry is abuzz. Hotels, bars, and restaurants are all gearing up for next summer's concerts. The estimates are that the five Manchester tour dates could result… read more

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August 25, 2024 by
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We'll start this week's roundup of food news with two Member favorites: LeCreuset and Staub. LeCreuset launched its latest color, a deep blue called Nuit. Exclusive to this color are shiny chrome knobs. Get it while you can - some items are already sold out on the LC website. Turning to Staub, they just released a Williams-Sonoma exclusive pan. The… read more

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August 19, 2024 by
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Every year my garden has at least one item that grows prolifically. This year it is cucumbers, and I've been running out of ideas to use them before they get limp. I guess I need to follow Logan Moffatt, aka TikTok’s ‘Cucumber Boy’, who has posted myriad ways to enjoy a cucumber salad. Armed with nothing more than a cucumber,… read more

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August 12, 2024 by
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Here is a sentence I never thought I would write: Pamela Anderson is coming out with a cookbook later this year. You might say that is no surprise, but this is not the wonderful Pam Anderson who has several well-regarded books to her name. This is blonde bombshell and former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson. The cookbook is titled I Love… read more

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August 5, 2024 by
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The notion of eating something stuffed between pieces of bread predates the 4th Earl of Sandwich, but it is he for whom the food was named in the mid-1700s. Since then countless sandwiches have been eaten, but only a few of them are iconic. Writing for Vittles, Hester van Hensbergen gives us a timeline of iconic London sandwiches from the… read more

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July 29, 2024 by
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Although we reported on food issues plaguing the Paris Olympics, the news from the Games is not all bad. For starters, Simone Biles shook off an apparent injury to qualify for the all-around gymnastics competition - not too shabby for the oldest American gymnast to qualify for the Olympics since 1952. Then there is cookbook author extraordinaire Ina Garten, who… read more

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July 22, 2024 by
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Australian online bookseller Booktopia, which has been in business since 2004, has been placed into Voluntary Administration, which is similar to US receivership or bankruptcy. Orders have been temporarily suspended while the reorganization or sale of its business is completed. If you are a customer with outstanding gift cards or orders placed prior to 3 July 2024, please visit this… read more
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