Spice support: tarragon
When I was a fledgling cook, one of the first "gourmet" recipes I tried was a chicken dish that featured a tarragon cream sauce. For someone who grew up in a household where herbs and spices came as ground items in a…
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Can you really own a recipe?
In October we reported on the alleged cookbook plagiarism by Elizabeth Haigh that resulted in the publisher pulling Haigh's book from distribution. (We also shared how to support Sharon Wee, one of the authors whose…
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We wanted to start this week's roundup by wishing our members who celebrate a Happy Hanukkah. A few years ago I wrote about the history of Hanukkah latkes, including the tidbit that originally latkes were not made with…
The Great British Bake Off / Baking Show Recap Episode 10 – The Final
Jane, Darcie, and I are back for another recap of what happened under the tent during the finals. Just a note that on Dec 3rd Netflix will be streaming two special holiday episodes (most likely those that were seen in…
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Kitchens and cooking have evolved over the centuries: the methods and equipment used by our grandparents and ancestors have transformed into modern-day appliances and techniques. It's fascinating to observe these…
Cookbooks just for kicks
What do you look for when you are shopping for a cookbook? For some of us it's one that introduces us to a cuisine with stories and recipes. Others might want something with a lot of step-by-step photos, especially in a…
What happened to NPR's The Salt?
For several years The Salt was the face of NPR's food reporting, with subsections including Eating and Health, Foodways, Food for Thought, plus others. We linked to many stories from this NPR source that resonated with…
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As the holiday season approaches, some of us are a bit out of shape for large meal planning due to the pandemic, so we appreciate getting tips on how to create a successful celebration. One tip that crossed my news feed…
The Great British Bake Off / Baking Show Recap Episode 8 – Free-From Week
Jane, Darcie, and I are back for another recap of what happened under the tent during "free-from" week. The bakers had to create dairy-free ice cream sandwiches, vegan sausage rolls and a gluten-free celebration cake. I…
To cook or not to cook? The cranberry question
US Thanksgiving in less than three weeks away, and given the hype about possible supply shortages, many cooks are busy gathering the ingredients to grace the holiday table. One item that makes an appearance at this meal…
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We love that our members are adding loads of photos to recipes in the EYB Library. Taking great food photos can be a bit tricky, which is why we are featuring two articles with tips for improving your food photos,…
The Great British Bake Off / Baking Show Recap Episode 7 – Caramel Week
Jane, Darcie, and I are back for another recap of what happened under the tent during sticky week, otherwise known as caramel week. Is it me or do the GBBO weeks fly by? Lizzie is the absolute best. "I can't be trusted…