First aid in the kitchen
It never fails. No matter how many times I remind myself not to touch the handle of the cast iron pan I've pulled out of the oven, I forget and pull my hand away with the makings of a minor burn. Cuts, burns, and other…
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Caring for your cookbook collection
Whether your collection is large or small, taking care of your cookbooks is an important part of keeping them. While a few grease splatters may add to the charm, in the long haul it pays to keep your books in good shape…
Food news antipasto
GBBO standout Kim-Joy announced that she has launched a YouTube channel. Called Kim-Joy's Kitchen, the channel will showcase Kim-Joy's recipes, tips and tricks "to create impressive bakes that taste delicious, and are…
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Like St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday celebrated by people far outside the borders of its original nation. It’s likely that many people who celebrate this day may not fully comprehend the history…
When inspiration eludes, turn to comfort
Every day I scour the internet to find stories I think will interest EYB Members. Some days there are so many interesting articles that I have a hard time choosing just one. Other days I flit from website to website…
Community cookbooks make a comeback
Even if most people do not own a large cookbook collection, chances are good that they have a slim volume of local recipes published by area churches, clubs, or school groups. The Junior League books of the American…
Isolation Baking by Jamie Schler
Jamie Schler, the author of Orange Appeal: Savory & Sweet (review), owns the Hôtel Diderot in France where she churns out delicious dishes for her family and guests. As with many in the travel and other non-essential…
Yesteryear's recipes viewed with a new perspective
Entire websites and social media streams are dedicated to poking fun at recipes from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. It can be difficult not to chuckle when you see Spaghetti-Os and hot dogs molded with gelatin to form a ring.…
Food news antipasto
There is hardly a news article that doesn't mention the coronavirus pandemic, even in the world of food. Most are informational, some are alarming, and a few are uplifting. We'll start this week's review with one of the…
Striking the balance
For those of us who worked outside the home, lockdown has completely changed the dynamics of eating. My husband and I normally ate the evening meal together, but lunch was a different story, as we were separated by…
Restaurants face an uncertain future
Restaurants remain shuttered in most of the world, and many have already announced that they will not reopen. Some are riding out the closure by making meals for first responders and medical personnel, many have…
Online grocery shopping can be...interesting
Even before the pandemic hit, grocery stores were implementing online ordering and delivery services. These features became essential almost overnight, but the process is not always seamless. Substitutions can sometimes…