Hamilton and Merriman out at The Spotted Pig

September 10, 2018 by
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In June, we reported on chef Gabrielle Hamilton and her wife Ashley Merriman's surprising  plans to take over The Spotted Pig, a NYC restaurant that suffered a huge blow amidst allegations of sexual assault against its owner, Ken Friedman, and investor Mario Batali. It seems that Hamilton and Merriman were not able to effect the change they had hoped to… read more

When a cookbook doesn’t live up to expectations

September 9, 2018 by
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Oh, the thrill of a new cookbook: cracking open the cover, leafing through the pages, and marking the pages of the recipes you want to try first. You gather all of the ingredients and proceed on the maiden voyage. And the results? Eh, it wasn't what you were expecting. You shrug it off, thinking 'not every recipe can be a… read more

How to keep your wooden cutting board in tip top shape

September 8, 2018 by
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Everyone knows that proper seasoning is the key to great cast iron, but what you might not realize is that the same holds true for wooden cutting boards. Over at indexed website Serious Eats, J. Kenji López-Alt gives us great advice on how to season a new cutting board, and how to keep it working (and looking) good for years.  The… read more

The best streaming food programs

September 7, 2018 by
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If you are looking for quality food shows to watch in between episodes of the GBBO, you should look to streaming services, which have quietly collected dozens of entertaining shows. There are now so many options it can be difficult to decide what to watch, which is why The Guardian's guide to the best in streaming food shows is so handy. … read more

September 2018 Cookbook Previews

September 7, 2018 by
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Last month, we launched and shared a promotion for our first EYBDigital Book Southern Baked. We're just a few days into September and two additional EYBD Books have been published Seattle Cooks: Signature Recipes from the City's Best  (see our promotion) and Just a French Guy Cooking: Easy Recipes and Kitchen Hacks for Rookies (see our promotion). We have a fantastic collection of books… read more

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

September 7, 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

Ottolenghi’s new podcast

September 6, 2018 by
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Can't get enough of Yotam Ottolenghi? Then we've got great news for you! Not only is his new book Simple out now in the UK and soon in the US, we've just discovered that the acclaimed chef and cookbook author has put together a podcast called SIMPLE Pleasures. (Where does he find the time?!) The blurb for the podcast says that… read more

Just a French Guy Cooking – EYBD Book and Promotion

September 6, 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

London chefs head west

September 5, 2018 by
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The US may be on the cusp of another British invasion. This time around, however, it won't be music hitting the shores it will be food, as several London chefs and restaurant groups are opening new locations in the United States.  New York and Washington are the targets of the first wave of restaurants, with the former getting the most… read more

Food52 Genius Desserts – Promotion

September 5, 2018 by
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All of Food52 books are indexed at EYB including the Food52 blog. These books are keepers - beautiful photographs, well-tested recipes and it's Food52! The latest title, Food52 Genius Desserts: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Bake by Kristen Miglore, is perfect. What is better than dessert? Genius desserts, of course.    Drawing from her James Beard Award-nominated Genius Recipes column… read more

Saveur Blog Award finalists announced

September 4, 2018 by
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Saveur received over 20,000 nominations for its annual blog awards, and they have whittled the list down to 66 finalists (we missed the cut again this year, but thank you to everyone who nominated us!).  There are eleven categories for the blog awards: travel, most inspired weeknight dinners, food Instagram, drinks, baking and sweets, entertaining, food videos, new voice, photography, food… read more

Jenny vs. Modernist Bread – Bagel Battle

September 4, 2018 by
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Earlier this year, I purchased Modernist Cuisine from an author friend who was downsizing. Due to my obsessive nature, I couldn't have one set of the books without the other so I took the plunge and ordered Modernist Bread. I'm already saving up for set three, Modernist Pizza. I really don't need both kidneys and these books are worth every penny. My goal… read more

Seattle Cooks – Julien Perry – EYBD Book and Promotion

September 4, 2018 by
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As you know we have our new feature EYBDigital running at full steam. With EYBD, 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… read more

Bring on the pumpkin

September 3, 2018 by
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Labor Day is nearly over here in the US, and that can only mean one thing: pumpkin season has officially begun. Pumpkin spice-flavored items have sprung up on menus everywhere (pro tip - there is no pumpkin in pumpkin spice), but even better, sweet pie pumpkins are popping up in stores. Of course, canned pumpkin is available all year round,… read more

When life hands you lemons (and cucumbers and tomatoes and herbs and…)

September 2, 2018 by
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After a trip to a particularly bountiful farmers' market last week, I stood before my open refrigerator in wonderment at the heaps of luscious fruit, vegetables, and herbs I had just purchased. Just as I was basking in this embarrassment of riches, panic struck: how was I going to use all of it before it went bad?  The panic was… read more

September 2, 2018 Kindle Cookbook Deals

September 2, 2018 by
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Act quickly if any of these cookbooks interest you, as I'm not sure how long they will remain on sale. At times I'll share a deal and it seems a few hours later, that deal has expired. As usual, I'll be updating throughout the week.  AUSTRALIA Unfortunately, there are very few great deals but we will bring you news of… read more

James Beard on the importance of salt

September 1, 2018 by
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Discovering a new seasoning is one of the greatest pleasures a food lover can have. The first time you taste it, you immediately start imagining all of the dishes in which you could use the flavor. It gets tucked away in your mental spice box, ready to be pulled out at just the right moment. The more you cook and… read more

The latest tattoo fad is inspired by kitchenware

August 31, 2018 by
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Tattoos of whisks, animals, cupcakes, and more adorn various body parts of chefs and dedicated cooks all over the world. Now we can add a new category to the annals of kitchen-inspired tattoo art: Pyrex bowls and bakeware. The designs, which have changed only subtly since the 1950s, have arguably lasted so long that they have attained a classic status.… read more

The Karachi Kitchen

August 31, 2018 by
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The Karachi Kitchen: Classic and Contemporary Flavors of Pakistan by Kausar Ahmed brings the diverse cuisine of this area of the world to our kitchen. Drawing influences from across South, Central, and West Asia, the food of Karachi is as varied as its people.  Acclaimed Pakistani chef, food and prop stylist, and educator Kausar Ahmed has curated and created unique,… read more

Featured Cookbooks, Recipes, and the Latest EYBDigital Previews

August 31, 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 latest feature, EYBDigital Previews, allows you to view an extract from a… read more

Edgy Veg by Candice Hutchings

August 30, 2018 by
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The Edgy Veg: 138 Carnivore-Approved Vegan Recipes by Candice Hutchings and James Aita promises to deliver vegan food that satisfies our insatiable need for comfort food. The Edgy Veg, the YouTube sensation (with over 250,000+ subscribers and counting), was created by Candice Hutchings and her husband James Aita who are on a journey to revolutionize vegan food as we know it. … read more

José Andrés releases a new memoir next month

August 30, 2018 by
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Chef and restaurateur José Andrés added another job description - humanitarian - several years ago when he started the nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen. Andrés founded WCK following the devasting earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Last September, WCK tackled an even bigger challenge, helping to feed tens of thousands of people after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Andrés and WCK landed on… read more

Bong Appetit? Chefs take an interest in marijuana

August 29, 2018 by
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With the expansion of recreational marijuana in several US states, entrepreneurs have looked for new ways to market their product. One popular concept is marijuana edibles, usually sold in the form of chocolates or candies. Of course, baking with marijuana is not a new concept, as almost anyone who was a college student from the 1960s onward could tell you.… read more

Mayo is good for more than sandwiches

August 28, 2018 by
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Most of us have a jar of mayonnaise in the refrigerator, just waiting to be slathered on a sandwich. That's far from the only use for the condiment, however, as Food & Wine explains. They have five chef-recommended ways to make the most of mayo. Recent articles have predicted the end of mayonnaise (allegedly millenials don't like it), but chef… read more

Secrets of the Southern Table by Virginia Willis

August 28, 2018 by
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Secrets of the Southern Table: A Food Lover's Tour of the Global South by Virginia Willis takes the reader on a tour of today's South with not only classic Southern recipes but dishes that draw from the area's many global influences, like Catfish tacos with avocado crema and Mississippi-Style Char Siu pork tenderloin. In addition to the recipes, Virginia profiles some… read more
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