CookShelfLegendary French chef Roger Vergé died on June 5 at age 85. Verge led the culinary movement that became known as nouvelle cuisine, where lighter and fresher fare replaced the heavy, fat- and cream-based sauces of…
If you're a fan of burgers, you need to visit Grub Street to read the story of the hamburger. It's actually more than just one story, as Grub Street interweaves several short articles into a longer narrative discussing…
On Friday, Saveur magazine announced the winners of its sixth annual blog awards. I must admit that I hadn't heard of many of the blogs, but now I have even more sites on my "need to visit" list. The awards, which…
Scientists are continually on a quest to understand how our minds work. Recent research delved into determining how our memories can influence the food we choose, and was reported in the scientific journal Neuron.…
Alternative sweeteners and lower-sugar desserts are all the rage, as evidenced by two popular new cookbooks - Baking with Less Sugar by Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery fame and Real Sweet by blogger Shauna Sever. Each aims…
Recently we looked at cool stuff to drink when the temperature rises, and today we turn to desserts. Often you'd like to have a little something sweet to end a meal, take to a potluck or picnic, or share with friends…
Browse the EYB Library long enough and you're certain to stumble across the number 100 in a cookbook title. There are over 3,000 centuplicate cookbooks in the Library, and this year there are a few big names who are…
Yesterday, San Pellegrino unveiled its ranking of the top 50 restaurants in the world. The big question was whether Noma would appear at the top of the list for a fifth year, but it fell to El Celler de Can Roca in…
Born in Scotland, Jill Colonna moved to Paris with her husband over 20 years ago. She realized she not only needed to learn the language, but that her baking skills needed upgrading. Jill learned how to make macarons,…
When the mercury starts to rise, people begin their quest for a refreshing beverage to sip after participating in their favorite summertime activity. A shandy is the perfect drink to quench a heat-fueled thirst, but…
Summer means having picnics, and having picnics means making potato salad. Sometimes that salad doesn't quite live up to expectations. Luckily Epicurious just took a look at common potato salad problems and how to fix…
Yotam Ottolenghi's cookbooks are among the most popular books in the EYB Library. The recipes are vibrant, fresh, and visually stunning. If you've ever wondered what it takes to come up with these wonderful recipes, you…
