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Antipasto

Food news antipasto

February 12, 2023 · Darcie

We start off the week's news with a tidbit from Epicurious about one of my favorite KitchenAid mixer attachments. Just like Grace Elkus, I've discovered that this tool is perfect for making flaky pie crusts. Although it…

Cookbook Giveaways Recipes

Giveaway: Hoppers: The Cookbook

February 8, 2023 · Jenny

Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Hoppers: The Cookbook: Recipes, Memories and Inspiration from Sri Lankan Homes, Streets and Beyond by Karan Gokani. Hoppers: The Cookbook: Recipes and Stories…

Antipasto

Food news antipasto

February 5, 2023 · Darcie

This week we learned that cookbook author Jean Anderson has died at the age of 93. The winner of five best cookbook awards (Tastemaker, James Beard, IACP) and a member of the James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame, Jean…

Antipasto

Boiling water the right way

February 4, 2023 · Darcie

Everyone's an expert on social media. At least that's what it seems like when you read the comments section on almost any post about politics, warfare, climate, constitutional law, or even food. I can't tell you how…

Cookbook Lovers

The enduring appeal of cookbooks

February 3, 2023 · Darcie

This will come as no surprise to our Members, but the popularity of cookbooks shows no signs of slowing down. It's one bright spot in the struggling print publishing industry, with consistent sales of several million…

Cooking Tips

Just give it a rest

February 2, 2023 · Darcie

Whether it's a need to shorten meal prep due to physical limitations, hectic work schedules, or just to avoid spending all day in the kitchen, people often look for ways to minimize the time spent in preparing foods.…