In defense of ‘ugly’ cakes

August 9, 2025 by
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A recent opinion piece in The Cut has rankled the baking community, especially those who have small cottage baking businesses they run out of their homes. In the article, the author disparaged trendy Instagram and TikTok cake creations that are full of piped decorations, bedazzled with glitter-coated fruits, and overall just exuberant in their presentation. Joy Saha, writing for Salon,… read more

Finding joy in Baking and the Meaning of Life

August 9, 2025 by
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Helen Goh became a household name - at least those households that harbor a cookbook fan - when Sweet was released in 2017. She co-authored the book with Yotam Ottolenghi and it has become beloved in many bakers' homes. She is a genius with flavors and textures and now her long-anticipated solo offering is nearly here! Baking and the Meaning… read more

Cookbook Deals

August 8, 2025 by
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I will update this post when time permits – new additions are always at the top of each bulleted list below. If no update is available, be sure to check the publisher links and "cookbook deals" links under each region as they are updated periodically. If you spot a deal that isn't in the links below (publishers and or separate entries)… read more

Foraging: trendy or timeless?

August 8, 2025 by
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Foraging seems to be having a moment, as evidenced by the growing number of books about foraging and the fact that online foragers have built huge audiences. Is this a passing trend or is foraging becoming a standard practice? I suppose one should say a standard practice again, because for much of humankind's existence, foraging provided the vast majority of… read more

CookShelf, events, Member communications and more

August 8, 2025 by
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This week we want to acknowledge our appreciation to all our Member Indexers who work diligently at helping us index more titles including those who edit indexed books adding page numbers. A special shout out to one of our pro-indexers (Helen in Australia) who Member Indexed Betty Crocker's Cookbook, 6th Edition, New and Revised which had a grand total of… read more

Bruusta Mixologist Magic Starter Kits – Giveaway

August 7, 2025 by
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Kombucha lovers…there’s a new, easier way to make kombucha at home! (Be sure to enter our US giveaway for a chance to win one of three Bruusta Mixologist Magic Starter Kits at the bottom of this post.) We’re delighted to introduce bruusta the new all-in-one homebrew kombucha kit. Sleek and stylish it combines smart tech with ancient craft to give… read more

Is this really the best way to cook rice?

August 6, 2025 by
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Cooking rice is something that intimidated me for years. I did not grow up eating rice very often and when we did have rice, it was often included in a dish and not cooked separately. So when I was a young cook timidly exploring beyond the culinary borders of my upbringing, making rice proved to be a challenge. For one… read more

Herb pairing basics

August 5, 2025 by
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Over 13,000 recipes in the EYB Library have "herbs of your choice" as an ingredient. When you see that in the ingredient list, do you have a set of herbs in mind or do you struggle to determine what herbs would be best? If you are in the latter group, head over to Samin Nosrat's Substack, because she just posted… read more

Potluck Desserts Giveaway, Quick Bites and Recipes

August 5, 2025 by
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Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of two copies of Potluck Desserts: Joyful Recipes to Share with Pride by Justin Burke. Justin Burke credits his first queer potluck with changing his life. Gathering around a table piled high with homemade food evoked a sense of unity that bridged individuals beyond societal norms, sparking within him a passion for food… read more

Food news antipasto

August 3, 2025 by
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Another food publication is biting the dust - at least in monthly magazine format. Fans of delicious (AUS) spotted a short note in the most recent edition that stated it would be the last print issue. Earlier this year the magazine announced changes that included a weekly delicious section added to metropolitan and regional newspapers. The publisher said that the… read more

How much would you pay for a pancake?

August 3, 2025 by
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Chain restaurants like Denny's, Perkins, and IHOP are known for their all-day breakfast menus and relatively low prices. They dish up bacon, eggs, pancakes, waffles, and other breakfast items that may not be the most elevated fare but are solidly in the "it's fine" camp. IHOP is hoping to break away from this reputation by introducing a $100 Dubai chocolate… read more

What cookbooks do some of our favorite authors love?

July 31, 2025 by
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Penguin Books turns 90 this year (making them the same age as Jacques Pépin), and as the publisher hits this milestone, it is taking stock of the many foundational books under its imprint, including its cookery books. As Penguin states, its "cookery publishing has shaped trends, reflected social and cultural shifts, and highlighted the food traditions and staple ingredients of… read more

Celebrate National Cheesecake Day!

July 30, 2025 by
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You may wonder if I only post about the food "holidays" of foods I really enjoy eating. Wonder no more, the answer is yes. That's why I am posting about National Cheesecake Day today, as it is one of my favorite desserts, in no small part because cheesecake is easy to make. More on that later, but first, let's have… read more

Hetty McKinnon is the next guest in the CookShelf Substack

July 29, 2025 by
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Katie's recently launched Substack follows up one fantastic guest author with another amazing writer. The latest post welcomes Hetty Lui McKinnon, who shares which cookbooks are speaking to her now. In case you missed the initial announcement, Katie started a free Substack newsletter in connection with the upcoming launch of the CookShelf app. Left: Australian Cover. Right: US / International Cover.… read more

Thanks for everything Sydney

July 29, 2025 by
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For the last fifteen years, Sydney Chambers has managed all member indexing on Eat Your Books - assigning books, proofreading finished books and giving feedback to member indexers. She is now retiring and we want to thank her for her sterling service to the website. Her efforts have contributed to around a third of books indexed on the site being… read more

July 2025 New Cookbook Review

July 28, 2025 by
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Much like June, July is a light month for cookbook releases but there are some outstanding titles that warrant our attention. A few books that our Members will want to know about include: Bitter by Alexina Anatole (US release), Boustany: A Celebration of Vegetables from my Palestine by Sami Tamimi (US release), Craveable – All I Want to Eat by Seema Pankhania (US release),… read more

Food news antipasto

July 27, 2025 by
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Goodbye grocery stores? The San Francisco Chronicle reports on how grocery shopping habits have changed store design (gift link), and how the shift in shopping may be the death knell for large, suburban supermarkets. With more people switching to online shopping, some stores have seen traffic dry up while others are turning into what might best be called shopper's warehouses.… read more

How seedless watermelons took over the grocery store

July 26, 2025 by
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When was the last time you saw watermelons with seeds in your local grocery store? You might find some at a farmer's market, but almost every supermarket will only have seedless fruit. Since the 1990s, seedless varieties have surged in popularity, and over 90% of watermelons shipped from farms are now the seedless type. Eater's Amy McCarthy explores the reasons… read more

New CookShelf Substack, featuring Rose Levy Beranbaum as the first guest author!

July 24, 2025 by
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In connection with the upcoming launch of the CookShelf app – which is in the final stages of beta-testing – Katie is launching a free Substack newsletter. This will complement the EYB blog, featuring cookbook recommendations from authors and recipe writers, and providing ingredient-focused roundups and cook-throughs of select cookbook recipes. We hope that this will provide another layer of… read more

July 2025 Eat Your Books Cookbook Club Summary

July 24, 2025 by
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Each month we allow posting in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club from any cookbook, magazine or blog and we also offer one featured cookbook -most months. We hope that sharing our favorite recipes will help our Members discover new cookbooks and recipes to try. Also please see our August 2025 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary which is now organized by location… read more

How much is your cookbook collection worth?

July 23, 2025 by
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As a rule, cookbook collectors are not in it for the money. Most of us love to cook (and/or bake), appreciate the advice and inspiration that cookbooks provide, and enjoy learning about different cultures through the lens of food and cooking. We generally do not measure the value of the book by dollars and cents, but that does not mean… read more

A love letter to Sift by Nicola Lamb with a giveaway

July 23, 2025 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of four copies of Sift: The Elements of Great Baking by Nicola Lamb. Two copies set out for the UK and two copies worldwide outside of the UK. If you are a baker, you most likely know about Nicola Lamb and her amazing book Sift. This book has won numerous awards including a… read more

Costco’s ‘Holy Grail’ item

July 22, 2025 by
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In a recent thread on the Costco Reddit forum, one Redditor asked a simple question that garnered a flurry of responses. The question was "What is your holy grail Costco item?" The most upvoted response was not the rotisserie chicken, the tequila, or even the iconic $1.50 hot dog. What people really love, it turns out, are big bags of… read more

The Salad Lab Cookbook Giveaway

July 22, 2025 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of two copies of The Salad Lab - Whisk, Toss, Enjoy!: Recipes for Making Fabulous Salads Every Day by Darlene Schrijver. When Darlene Schrijver was compiling her favorite salad recipes for her daughter who was off to college a friend asked, “Why don’t you film the directions for making recipes instead and post… read more

So Easy So Good Cookbook Giveaway

July 21, 2025 by
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Enter our US giveaway to win one of two copies of So Easy So Good: Delicious Recipes and Expert Tips for Balanced Eating by Kylie Sakaida. Kylie Sakaida is a registered dietitian, content creator, and the New York Times bestselling author of So Easy So Good. Her popular TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube accounts feature tips, tricks, and nutrition advice mixed… read more
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