Quick Bites: Anne Willan
Earlier this month, Anne Willan's latest Women in the Kitchen: Twelve Essential Cookbook Writers Who Defined the Way We Eat, from 1661 to Today was published. Anne Willan has more than 50 years of experience as a…
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The Great British Chefs Electronic Cookbook Giveaway
Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three ebook copies of the Great British Chefs: 120 Recipes from Britain's Best Chefs by Great British Chefs. In my previous post today, I shared information about the Great…
The Great British Chefs Vegetables - Cookbook Giveaway
Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three copies of Great British Chefs: Vegetables: 40 Seasonal Recipes From the UK's Most Exciting Chefs by Great British Chefs. On my honeymoon many years ago, I fell in love…
This week: Let's talk fermenting, recipes, cookbook giveaways, and previews
What is fermentation? Fermentation is a process that produces chemical changes in the natural environment in which an organism lives through the action of enzymes (proteins that accelerate chemical reactions). In the…
Everyday Barbecue - Cookbook Giveaway
Enter our giveaway open to US/CA/AU/NZ/UK to win one of three copies of Everyday BBQ: All Year Outdoor Grilling by Andreas Rummel. With this new reference work on barbecuing, the season can last all year long! Learn how…
Perspective is everything - an open letter to the Great British Bake Off
As I was not feeling well this morning, I decided to watch comfort television before I began my day, which always is The Great British Bake Off. You may recall my harsh judgments of the last series in my recap posts.…
Storecupboard Vegan - Cookbook Giveaway
Enter our giveaway to win one of three copies of Storecupboard Vegan by Laura Veganpower and Sébastien Kardinal open to members in US/CA/UK/AU/NZ. Here are 300 easy, fast and inexpensive recipes that use ready-made…
Cookbook Shelf and Kitchen Detective for Hire
Today, I came across an article in the NY Times, "The Celebrity Bookshelf Detective is Back." While I am a voracious reader, I am not interested in what celebrities, or even what my friends are reading. I can make up my…
This week: Recipes for peaches and taking care of yourself, cookbook giveaways and EYBD Previews
Instagram famous Leslie Jordan begins almost every video with "hello fellow hunker downers, how you all doin?" I have been wondering how all of our members are coping during this time? I watch Leslie's videos every day…
Sourdough, yes, sourdough again
While Darcie has recently broken up with sourdough, I've decided to rekindle my relationship. I admit that I am a serial killer. Many a jar of sourdough has met an unseemly death under my watch. Selfishly (and…
Washington Wine + Food - Cookbook Giveaway
Enter our US/Canada giveaway to win one of two copies of Washington Wine + Food: The Cookbook by Julien Perry Julien Perry is the author of Seattle Cooks: Signature Recipes from the City's Best Chefs and Bartenders, one…
This week: Summer recipes, EYBD cookbook previews and giveaways
Sweet August has arrived and in thirty-one days, September will be embraced by my open arms. As temperatures are still sweltering here in the US, many cooks are looking for options to feed their families that can be…