You can’t take it with you

October 11, 2019 by
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Intellectual property rights are generally not considered scintillating dinner conversation (unless you are an IP lawyer, and even then it's iffy). However, discussion of that topic is becoming more common in restaurants - at least in the back of the house. The issue is becoming more prevalent in the age of celebrity chefs who often build a brand around the… read more

This Week at Eat Your Books

October 11, 2019 by
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The second week of October flew by rapidly. Every day as new cookbooks arrive, I try to spend as much time as possible writing up brief summaries to make this month's new cookbook review less overwhelming. Since our last roundup, Darcie has written about the creation of the Le Corbuffet: Edible Art and Design cookbook, Tools that the pros can’t… read more

Cooking with tamarind

October 10, 2019 by
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My initial exposure to tamarind came when I tried pad Thai for the first time. Almost immediately after I ate my meal, I was looking up recipes for it so I could make it at home. That's when I encountered tamarind, which was an unfamiliar ingredient to me because I was raised on meat and potatoes in the upper Midwest.… read more

The Silver Spoon Classic – Giveaway

October 9, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of The Silver Spoon Classic by The Silver Spoon Kitchen in our giveaway below open to US, CA, UK, and AU. If you wish to order this book, Eat Your Book members receive 30% off Phaidon titles when using the link provided. First published in 1950, The Silver Spoon cookbook has been revised a number of times… read more

Historic menu inspires an artful cookbook

October 8, 2019 by
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Art inspires life inspires art. This truism is fully in effect in Esther Choi's new cookbook titled Le Corbuffet: Edible Art and Design, out this month from Germany's Prestel publishing house. The journey to writing a cookbook began as a series of dinner parties that Choi - an artist, architectural historian, and self-taught cook - hosted for friends after she… read more

Sababa – Cookbook Giveaway

October 8, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen by Adeena Sussman. Please take note of the author's Events to see if she is in your area. Adeena has co-authored a number of cookbooks and wrote Tahini for Short Stack Editions. In Sababa her enthusiasm for food shines brightly and like Michael Solomonov's Israeli Soul,… read more

Leaf – Cookbook Giveaway

October 7, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of Leaf: Lettuce, Greens, Herbs, Weeds: 120 Recipes That Celebrate Varied, Versatile Leaves by Catherine Phipps in our giveaway below. Leaf is not a book about salads. True there are salad recipes shared in this beautifully photographed title but the scope of recipes is far more reaching. From herb jellies and sauces, soups, seafood and… read more

Tools that the pros can’t cook without

October 7, 2019 by
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Kitchen gadgets and appliances are always changing, with home kitchens the target for the vast majority of them. Have you ever wondered which (if any) of these tools chefs actually find useful or even indispensable? Gear Patrol has your answer - they recently surveyed chefs to find out the kitchen equipment they turn to over and over againn. As you… read more

Gluten Free Baking at Home – Cookbook Giveaway

October 7, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of Gluten-Free Baking at Home: 102 Foolproof Recipes for Delicious Breads, Cakes, Cookies, and More by Jeffrey Larsen Jeffrey Larsen is an accomplished food stylist, recipe developer, and cookbook author. Gluten-free baking has made quantum level strides over the years. Recently, I've purchased several titles as they were too beautiful to pass up and provided… read more

Food news antipasto

October 6, 2019 by
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Talented cookie artists attract huge numbers of followers on Instagram and Facebook with amazing, intricate detail on their edible masterpieces. If you love seeing these creations and also like a good history lesson, then you will love Jasmine Cho. She uses the medium of intricate, hand-drawn cookie portraits of Asian American figures as a way to increase representation and raise awareness… read more

Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Recap: Desserts’ Week 6

October 6, 2019 by
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Seven bakers remain. Cake week saw the demise of Dan, biscuit week crumbled Jamie’s dreams of baking royalty, bread week sent Amelia packing, dairy week bid adieu to Phil and the Roaring 20's sent both Michelle and Helena home. (Weeks 1 and 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5). Even before the seven remaining bakers entered the tent, I started muttering under… read more

Diana Henry’s favorite new fall cookbooks

October 5, 2019 by
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When Diana Henry makes a list of her favorite new cookbooks, it's time to drop everything and make certain that you have all of them on your bookshelf and if not, to get them on the way as soon as possible. The bestselling author knows her way around both storytelling and recipe writing. She spent weeks going through the best… read more

Break free from black pepper

October 4, 2019 by
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I've always been a big fan of black pepper - it's warmth and earthiness are comforting to me. Perhaps I like it so much because almost everything I ate as a kid was liberally sprinkled with this spice. Strange as I might find it, there are plenty of people who don't like pepper or are allergic to it. So what's… read more

Star Wars meets Le Creuset

October 4, 2019 by
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Just when I lied to myself and swore off more cookware, I find out that Le Creuset is putting out a line of Star Wars™-inspired items. Be still my heart. Below are a few of the items available on November 1st at outlets and online. You can read more about this line and be put on a waiting list to… read more

This week at Eat Your Books

October 4, 2019 by
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While still feeling the effects of last month's landslide of cookbooks, October is sizing up to be quite possibly the largest month of releases to date. Our indexers are cranking out books as quickly as possible while we prepare EYBDigital Previews and reviews. This week, Darcie shared a guide to squash, chocolate chip cookie perfection, and an article on a… read more

Apples are a sweet introduction to fall

October 3, 2019 by
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The news cycle these days can be nearly be measured in nanoseconds, with one crazy headline appearing after another. While nothing seems settled in the world, it can be reassuring to see the change in the seasons which serves as a reminder that this, too, shall pass. In much of the Northern Hemisphere, fall is in the air with crisp… read more

Fraiche Food, Full Hearts Cookbook Giveaway

October 3, 2019 by
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Enter our giveaway to win a copy of Fraiche Food, Full Hearts: A Collection of Recipes for Every Day and Casual Celebrations by Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer Cousins Jillian and Tori have been close their entire lives growing up more like sisters than cousins. In their debut cookbook, Fraiche Food, Full Hearts they share over 100 dishes which have… read more

Cookbook writing is not the path to riches

October 2, 2019 by
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“Nobody wants to talk about how hard it is to get by as a writer.” This is part of what bakery owner and bestselling author Alison Robicelli explains to The New York Times about writing a cookbook. Robicelli and other authors recount tales of publishers approaching them with offers that included no advance, no budget for food, and no funds… read more

Nathalie Dupree’s Favorite Stories & Recipes – Giveaway

October 2, 2019 by
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Enter our worldwide giveaway to win a copy of Nathalie Dupree's Favorite Stories & Recipes by Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart. "The Queen of Southern Cuisine," Nathalie Dupree, has mentored many female chefs during her impressive career. Ms. Dupree turns 80 on December 23rd and this week her "chickens" (the women she has taken under her wing) are honoring her… read more

Can there be only one?

October 1, 2019 by
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At last count, there are over 100 “best” chocolate chip cookie recipes in the EYB Library. That doesn’t even include the recent craze of Levain Bakery copycat recipes, or recipes describing themselves as "perfect" chocolate chip cookies. Browsing through the Library, we see that some authors are convinced that they have created the best cookie for any occasion. See, for example, The best chocolate… read more

Family recipes that revealed a secret

September 30, 2019 by
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When Genie Milgrom was growing up, she never noticed that a family secret lurked in the recipes that her mother and grandmother made. Raised in a devoutly Catholic household, Milgrom never questioned the idiosyncrasies of her family's foods. They never mixed meat and dairy in the same meal, and they always cracked eggs into a separate bowl to make sure… read more

The Deep End of Flavor – Cookbook Giveaway

September 30, 2019 by
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Enter to win a copy of The Deep End of Flavor: Recipes and Stories from New Orleans’ Premier Seafood Chef by Tenney Flynn. This is a must-have title for anyone who loves food, not just seafood. Chef Tenney Flynn is a co-owner of GW Fins, a New Orleans hot spot for the finest seafood. Flynn is a master of his… read more

Food news antipasto

September 29, 2019 by
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We have some fun news and great tips in this week's edition. We begin with an interview with the inimitable Maggie Beer, who is one of Australia's best-known food personalities. Gourmet Traveller recently sat down with Beer to discuss a variety of topics, including gardening, opera, and her views regarding pineapple on pizza. (Don't forget that we have a complete… read more

Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Recap: Roaring 20’s Week 5

September 29, 2019 by
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And then there were nine. To recap - cake week saw the demise of Dan, biscuit week crumbled Jamie’s dreams of baking royalty, bread week sent Amelia packing and dairy week bid adieu to Phil. (Weeks 1 and 2, Week 3, Week 4). Before I begin retelling the tale of the "first-ever" Roaring 20's week, I must confess my struggling… read more

The whey you like it

September 28, 2019 by
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If you have ever made homemade cheese - whether fresh cheese like ricotta or a firm cheese like cheddar - you have probably been faced with the dilemma of what to do with the whey that remains after straining the curds. Zoe Williams recently confronted this issue after she took a cheesemaking course, and she found several uses for this… read more
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