CookShelfRevere Ware, Pyrex, All Clad, Chicago Cutlery, Lenox—storied US brand names in the kitchenware space. Perhaps it is more accurate to say they were storied brand names. Industry consolidation has led to some of these…
The Asturias region on Spain's northern coast has cooking traditions that date back centuries, including dishes like stuffed cabbage, cornmeal fritters called tortos, arroz con leche, and a pork and bean stew called…
July 19 is National Ice Cream day in the US, and almost every place that serves some type of ice cream, from Baskin Robbins to Wendy's, is offering deals ranging from free scoops to free toppings and beyond. You can…
I keep vowing to not have a "working lunch" at my desk, but judging from the state of my keyboard, this vow has not been kept. In today's fast-paced world, taking time to slow down and properly enjoy a meal seems like a…
For some of us, the 1990s seem like only yesterday, but we need to face the facts: Nirvana is now played in elevators, MTV no longer exists as we knew it, and landline telephones can be found in antiques stores. Not…
As one of our Members pointed out in our antipasto post, we did not cover the foodborne illness outbreak currently affecting over 7,000 people in 34 US states, but this topic deserved more consideration than could be…
"Best by", "Use by", "Sell by"—these varying phrases found on food products can be confusing for the consumer. The state of California hopes to cut through the uncertainty of what the dates mean by requiring the use of…
Since they are easy to grow and prolific, zucchini (courgettes) and other summer squash are favorites of backyard gardeners. I never plant them myself, because every farmers' market is teeming with fresh ones in all…
Many EYB and CookShelf members struggle with the same problem: more books than will fit on the available bookshelves. When adding more shelves is no longer an option, hard decisions must be made. When a new 'must-have'…
Last week the 2026 Summer Fancy Food show in New York City provided a glimpse into food trends and introductions of new food products. A keynote address by chef Marcus Samuelsson capped off the event. Samuelsson…
Food, drinks, and fireworks in July aren’t limited to the United States. Ten days after America’s Independence Day, the French also have their own red, white and blue holiday. Called variously la Fête Nationale or 14…
I hope all our US Members had a happy and safe 4th of July. I spent part of this weekend digging out creeping bellflower. This plant, while attractive, is highly invasive and will take over every part of a garden if you…
