Food news antipasto
Celebrity chef Guy Grossi helms Garum at the Westin Hotel Perth, and his Christmas lunches are among the most sought-after on the day. So what does he eat when he gets home? The revered chef shares some of his family…
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2022 Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway
The holidays are fast approaching and I should have gotten this gift guide out to you sooner but it has been busy! Here are a few gift ideas for the cook/baker in your life. We'll start with my favorite LeCreuset. I am…
The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Week 9 – Patisserie Week
Is it me or was the fastest nine weeks in the history of weeks? The semi-finals are here meaning one more episode next week after the final four battle it out with patisserie. Signature: 6 identical mini charlottes with…
Keeping it basic for the holidays
Adventurous cooks who like to try new foods are often stymied during the holidays. We would appreciate adding new or unusual items to the menu, but the diehard traditionalists want everything to be exactly the same -…
This week: EYB helpful hints, a virtual Christmas party, recipes and more
This week we are sharing a few helpful hints. A Member recently emailed that they had enjoyed reading a particular Member's Notes and wanted to know if it was possible to read other notes by that Member. The answer is…
Cassoulet Confessions Book Giveaway
Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of 3 copies of Cassoulet Confessions: Food, France, Family and the Stew That Saved My Soul by Sylvie Bigar. Cassoulet Confessions is a captivating memoir by award-winning food…
Words that capture a culinary experience
If you don't grow up speaking English, it can be an extremely difficult language to learn. It has appropriated words and structure from so many different languages that making sense of grammar and spelling rules often…
In praise of garlic powder
Watch a few videos of chefs and food writers and most of them will probably tell you that it's best to cook with fresh ingredients, especially when it comes to garlic. You'll see differing advice on how best to chop or…
Savory Baking - Cookbook Giveaway
Enter our US/UK/CA giveaway Savory Baking: Recipes for Breakfast, Dinner, and Everything in Between by Erin Jeanne McDowell. Please be sure to check our Calendar for Erin Jeanne's events. Savory Baking: Recipes for…
Spice: A Cook's Companion Cookbook Giveaway
Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Spice: A Cook's Companion by Mark Diacono. Spice: A Cook’s Companion by Mark Diacono is a vibrant exploration of flavour, fragrance and heat with a…
Food news antipasto
We begin this week with another passing to report. Former New York Magazine Restaurant critic Gael Greene died this week at age 88. Greene revolutionized restaurant criticism. According to the NYT obit, "she put a…
The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Week 8 – Pastry
We are down to five bakers for the quarter finals and this week was all about pastry. Signature: 12 individual Vol-au-vents made with a rough puff pastry and a sweet filling. Sandro forgot to turn on his oven - maybe…