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Everyone loves lists, and around here we think that lists of cookbooks are the best. Jenny always keeps us up to date with new releases in our monthly cookbook reviews, and she goes above and beyond by creating lists of…
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Amboy - Cookbook Giveaway
Enter our US/Canada giveaway to win one of two copies of Amboy: Recipes from the Filipino-American Dream by Alvin Cailan and Alexandra Cuerdo. Amboy: Recipes from the Filipino-American Dream by Alvin Cailan and…
Cookbook preorder perks and cookbook subscription boxes for Fall and Winter.
Often authors offer special perks for preordering their books and this post will cover a few of those. Also, I wanted to let you know about Hardcover Cook's Fall and Winter cookbook boxes - they are exciting! Peabody…
Fresh isn't always best
I always have at least one bulb of garlic in the pantry, usually more. I also grow herbs like parsley, basil, dill, and thyme. For most recipes, using the fresh version of these items is the best way to go, but that is…
Great British Bake Off - Recap - Week 1 - Cakes
It's back! The Great British Bake Off, 2020, the year of the quarantine has returned to bring us much-needed comfort as only the white tent and bakers can. This year Matt Lucas has replaced Sandi Toksvig as Noel…
We all need a happy hour
I have been fortunate enough to be able to work from home during the pandemic, a luxury not afforded to everyone. I try not to complain about the small problems that go along with this sudden shift from a daily commute…
October 2020 Great Big Cookbook Club Roundup
As our members know, each month we offer at least four cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. There are other fun cookbook clubs around the interwebs and we’d like to highlight those for those members who…
September 2020 New Cookbook Review
September shares a bounty of beautiful titles and we still have October and November's releases to be excited about. Yet again many books that were slated for this month were moved to October and beyond. So be sure to…
Great British Chef's fascinating Signature Series
Have you ever come across a recipe you would like to try, but you hesitate because the cost of the ingredients is high and you are afraid you might waste the precious food because you aren't sure of the technique?…
Table for one
Once upon a time, sitting at a table for one might have drawn looks of pity from diners or wait staff, but after 2020, no one will give it a second thought for at least a generation. In fact, a few restaurants are…
September 2020 Eat Your Books Cookbook Club Summary
Each month we offer at least four cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. This month we’ve been cooking from the following titles: Main Selection: Amá: A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen by Josef Centeno and Betty…
Do you really need to rinse rice before cooking?
Whether you are a fan of Uncle Roger or not, there is no denying that for some people, washing rice is necessary while others view it as heresy. You might ask 'What does the science say?' and if that is your response,…