The ins and outs of recipe development

October 9, 2018 by
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We all love the cookbooks, magazines, and websites that contain the recipes that we eagerly read, aspire to, make, and enjoy. The sheer volume of recipes easily available to us is staggering, but have you ever wondered what goes into the developing a really great recipe? Christine Gallary did, and experienced the ins and outs of recipe development during a… read more

October 2018 Cookbook Previews

October 9, 2018 by
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Our EYBD program is in full swing with new titles being added frequently. For more information on those books that are part of this program, please see our updated EYBD post. The EYBDigital Previews added since September's preview post are set out in the table below. Click on the book title to go directly to the EYBD Preview. Giveaways are… read more

The great brownie debate: cakey or fudgy

October 8, 2018 by
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There is an ongoing and heated debate that divides people into two camps. No, I'm not talking about politics; this debate is between those who prefer their brownies to be cake-like and those who feel that fudgy brownies are the best. Have you ever wondered just what makes a particular brownie come out either cakey or fudgy? Fine Cooking has… read more

Simply Vibrant – Promotion

October 8, 2018 by
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Simply Vibrant: All-Day Vegetarian Recipes for Colorful Plant-Based Cooking by Anya Kassoff shares simple, everyday recipes in the signature style that the popular blogger is known for. Her debut cookbook, The Vibrant Table, is a stunning book that laid foundation work with staple recipes such as Homemade ricotta, Almond milk and Sesame Tahini. In addition to those staples, she delivered a… read more

Everything you need to know about molasses

October 7, 2018 by
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Nothing can replicate the rich, complex flavor of molasses. It's essential to gingerbread and, as a component of brown sugar, adds its subtle bitter and roasted caramel notes to many baked goods. There are several types of molasses available so it can be confusing to know which one is right for which recipe, but Southern Living Magazine sets us straight… read more

Thanksgiving recipes are delicious throughout the fall season

October 6, 2018 by
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Monday marks Canadian Thanksgiving, and the US holiday is right on its heels, landing on November 22. That means it is time to gather the family favorites as well as check out new items to try for this year's feast. Whether you are looking for last minute ideas before the big day or are a meticulous planner who likes to… read more

EYBD Previews for Hardie Grant & Quadrille Titles

October 6, 2018 by
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In April, I shared a post featuring Hardie Grant & Quadrille titles and today I'll share all the and blurbs for all the additional titles that have been added since that date. Beside each blurb, I will include a link to my previous or current review, events and other details such as if a giveaway is open (US/UK/NZ/AU.) Vegan Christmas:… read more

Northern Hospitality – Promotion

October 6, 2018 by
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Northern Hospitality with The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club: A Celebration of Cocktails, Cooking, and Coming Together by Andrew and Briana Volk is the debut cookbook from the owners of the The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club. The Volk's restaurant is a two-time James Beard semi-finalist in the Outstanding Bar Program category. This couple takes care of their guests as… read more

Comfort: Food to Soothe the Soul

October 5, 2018 by
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Like most bakers, I am a huge fan of The Great British Bake Off and so much so that I must have all the  cookbooks released by the contestants. One of my favorite contestants is John Whaite who won the coveted cake plate in 2012, Season 3 of the show.  Comfort: Food to Soothe the Soul is John's latest title and… read more

How to make ingredient substitutions that work

October 5, 2018 by
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Have you ever read a comment on an online recipe that made you shake your head? The ones that get me are those where the person gives the recipe a bad review, but notes in the comments that he or she substituted one of the main ingredients with something that (in my mind) would obviously not work for the type… read more

Featured Cookbooks, Recipes, and the Latest EYBDigital Books & Previews

October 5, 2018 by
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EYB wants to make your cooking life easier. Our main focus has always been indexing cookbooks and magazines so you can efficiently search your own collection instead of paging through individual indexes. We also aim to keep members up to date on the best new titles being published. Our new EYBDigital platform allows us to provide EYBDigital Previews (sample pages from cookbooks) and EYBDigital Books (complete digital… read more

Have you thrown any cocktails lately?

October 4, 2018 by
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There are few things more satisfying to a cocktail aficionado than the sound of a drink being shaken over ice. Shaking cocktails is a time-honored tradition, but there is another way to mix drinks that predates this method. It's called throwing cocktails, and bartenders across the US are beginning to embrace it.  When I first heard the term, I envisioned… read more

An unsung winner works to rebuild her success

October 3, 2018 by
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If you have ever had dreams about participating in and eventually winning a reality cooking show but never made it past the application stage, you understand disappointment. But your chagrin at not making the grade likely pales in comparison to that of Vallery Lomas. She won a televised cooking competition, but no one was ever allowed to see it. Lomas… read more

Rose’s Baking Basics by Rose Levy Beranbaum

October 3, 2018 by
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Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rose Levy Beranbaum about her latest cookbook, Rose's Baking Basics: 100 Essential Recipes, with More Than 600 Step-by-Step Photos.  Below, I will share some details from that wonderful experience as well as provide you with a review of this must-have book for cookbook lovers and bakers alike. Rose's Baking Basics was written… read more

Change is coming to the Beard Awards

October 2, 2018 by
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"If every restaurant team had an equal number of men and women, what effect would that have on the work environment? On the service? On the food? What if racial equity were the norm in kitchens and dining rooms across the country?" Those are the questions posed today by the James Beard Foundation in a blog post announcing changes to… read more

Copenhagen Food – EYBD Promotion

October 2, 2018 by
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Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store, etc. In addition to the digital book, all the features of EYB will be included in the access, at no cost to… read more

Perfect your butter-basting technique

October 1, 2018 by
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Have you ever watched professional chefs on a cooking show cooking a piece of meat in a skillet, scooping liquid from the pan in deft strokes and pouring it over the steak or chop? This technique, called butter basting, is beloved by many chefs. Although it requires a bit more finesse than some other techniques, Daniel Gritzer shows us how… read more

Classics are classics for a reason

September 30, 2018 by
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While I find it exciting to challenge myself by trying new recipes, sometimes I just want the old 'tried and true' dishes. Whether it's because I am tired at the end of the day, I don't feel well, or because something reminds me of a favorite treat, I will defer to a classic recipe over a novel one.  Classics have… read more

Bring the flavors of fall into your cocktails

September 29, 2018 by
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Fall has begun in earnest in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, with crisp morning temperatures, crystal clear days, and gorgeous displays of color. Along with the change of the season comes a change in foods, with warm comforting items taking center stage. In addition to entrees, appetizers, and desserts, the flavors of fall can be extended to cocktails too.… read more

Featured Cookbooks, Recipes, and the Latest EYBDigital Books & Previews

September 29, 2018 by
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EYB wants to make your cooking life easier. Our main focus has always been indexing cookbooks and magazines so you can efficiently search your own collection instead of paging through individual indexes. We also aim to keep members up to date on the best new titles being published. Our new EYBDigital platform allows us to provide EYBDigital Previews  (sample pages from cookbooks) and EYBDigital Books(complete… read more

You might just flip for these pancakes

September 28, 2018 by
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Pancakes have been a breakfast staple for centuries. Over the years regional specialties emerged, but restaurants have tended to go for the standard buttermilk pancake topped with syrup or fruit. As Bon Appétit reports, today restaurants are venturing into new territory by making pancakes with diverse ingredients such as alternative grains, coffee flour, and sourdough.  Chef Jason Wilson, of The Lakehouse in Bellevue,… read more

Now & Again – Julia Turshen – Promotion

September 27, 2018 by
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Yesterday, I had the honor of attending a celebration of Julia Turshen's new book Now & Again: Go-To Recipes, Inspired Menus + Endless Ideas for Reinventing Leftovers. This event was held at Caroline Glover's Annette, a scratch-to-table restaurant housed in the Stanley Marketplace in Aurora, Colorado.  I want to share a little about the event and Caroline Glover, the chef and owner… read more

Do you wear an apron in the kitchen?

September 27, 2018 by
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In addition to cookbooks, I have other kitchen obsessions: Bundt pans, ramekins, vintage food tins - and aprons. Ever since I was given an apron for my college graduation (along with a copy of Joy of Cooking), I've been hooked on having aprons on hand to keep my clothes from being splattered.  As much as I adore my beautiful and… read more

What’s New with EYBDigital – Update

September 26, 2018 by
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For the most recent EYBD information, please see our EYBD Page. ******* Earlier this year, EYB launched  and   a feature which allows you to view a selection of pages from a cookbook - including photographs, illustrations, and complete recipes - with just a click. Since the launch, we have 280 titles available for preview and we are adding more each week. To… read more

Political turmoil can follow you into the kitchen

September 26, 2018 by
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It seems there is no escaping politics in today's world. Even if you try to escape by retreating into the kitchen to do some cooking and baking, political issues can still creep in. Food and agriculture are playing huge roles in global trade disputes, which show no signs of relenting.  The argument over a revision of NAFTA, the free-trade agreement… read more
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