Food news antipasto
This week we learned some sad news from Andy Ricker. Most of his Pok Pok locations are closing due to issues arising from the pandemic. Ricker said that Pok Pok NW, Whiskey Soda Lounge, and both locations of Pok Pok…
Eat Your Books blog archive
London chefs weigh in on their favorite cookbooks
It's always fascinating to read about which cookbooks have inspired top chefs - if the book is good enough for someone who has made a career out of cooking, I will always investigate it for my own bookshelves. Whenever…
This week: British biscuit/cookie recipes, cookbook previews and giveaways
Last week's roundup focused on all things biscuits (North American biscuits, that is), and as promised it's time to highlight British biscuits/cookies. When I read the following sentence when researching biscuits, it…
Sharing restaurant memories
It's been over three months since I dined in a restaurant, and it will likely be several more before I feel comfortable doing so again. More than not having to cook, I miss being able to converse with friends and…
Recipes: scripture or template?
Underneath almost any post I see on social media that has a photo of some tasty food, you can inevitably find a request for the recipe. Facing cooking fatigue, people want to find new things to make for their families,…
New World Sourdough - Cookbook Giveaway
Enter our US/CA/UK/AU giveaway to win one of three copies of Bryan Ford's New World Sourdough: With Recipes for Creative Homemade Fermented Breads. Bryan Ford is the voice behind the blog Artisan Bryan where he shares…
Guild of Food Writers announces 2020 winners
Last month we reported on the finalists for the 2020 UK Guild of Food Writers Awards. Today the Guild has announced the winners in the various categories. Highlighted winners are listed below, and you can visit our 2020…
Spice Support: suya (yaji)
Today's installment of Spice Support features a blend of spices that is perfect for grilling season. Called yaji or suya spice, the blend contains a fiery, umami-packed assemblage of ground dried chiles, ginger,…
Giveaway: A set of four cookbooks celebrating black authors from Page Street Publishing
Enter our US giveaway to win one set of these four fabulous cookbooks from Page Street Publishing: Flavors of Africa: Discover Authentic Family Recipes from All Over the Continent by Evi Aki : shares the traditional…
Cooking Light subscriptions return
We were saddened to report in 2018 that Cooking Light magazine was ceasing subscription publication. Some of its content went to EatingWell Magazine and the website remained, but print issues were available at…
Cookbook Tidbits
Today's post is all about notable books that may have arrived after their particular month of publication and were not given adequate representation in my monthly review. A few of these titles are self-published or…
Food news antipasto
This week was filled to the brim with news about the food and publishing industries. We'll start with the news of Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport resigning after a photo of him in brownface surfaced, and…