Summer 2019 Cookbook Previews
For those of us who feel as if we just decked our halls with boughs of holly, it's frightening to realize how quickly six months have passed. June and July are slower months in the publishing world but we still have a…
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Fun facts about KitchenAid mixers
It is difficult to imagine a kitchen appliance that is as universally recognizable as the KitchenAid stand mixer. It proudly adorns countertops in countless households in the U.S. and beyond (I spied KitchenAid mixers…
When children write recipes
As they find their way in the world, children learn many skills by imitating their parents and other adults with whom they interact. How many of us have said that we learned to cook or bake from watching our parents or…
A day in the life of a recipe tester
Cookbook authors rely on recipe testers to make sure that what they are developing for the books will work in the kitchens of the target audience. Sometimes they will ask friends and relatives to do the testing, but…
National Doughnut Day is worth celebrating
When I arrived at work today, several people had brought in doughnuts. I wondered why so many people were celebrating on a random Friday in June until I was reminded that today is National Doughnut Day. Unlike some of…
This week at Eat Your Books!
Eat Your Books (EYB) is a website for people who love cookbooks and want to make better use of the great recipes from those books. With EYB, a member can create their own personal Bookshelf and quickly find recipes from…
Baking legend Maida Heatter has died at 102
We have just learned the sad news that legendary chef and author Maida Heatter has passed away at age 102. Food writers including Helen Rosner, Charlotte Druckman, and George Geary shared stories on Twitter about how…
What's new with EYBDigital?
Over the last year, the team at EYB has been working diligently on our EYBD platform which provides digital access to the complete book when a member has pre-ordered or purchased a print copy of the title during the…
Prue Leith tells chefs: no more foams or drizzles
Drizzles, foams, jellies, and "lollipops of crackling" - these are not a few of Prue Leith's favorite things. In an interview with The Guardian, Leith spouts off on these trends and others that have become popular in…
Fish and Sushi Master - EYBD Promotion
EYBD Titles: Sushi Master: An Expert Guide to Sourcing, Making and Enjoying Sushi at Home by Nick Sakagami and Fish: Recipes and Techniques for Freshwater Fish by Jon Wipfli Our for Sushi Master: An Expert Guide to…
Vegetarian by Alice Hart - EYBD Promotion
EYBD Title: Vegetarian: 101 Recipes Celebrating Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients Author: Alice Hart About the author: A trained chef and former food editor of Waitrose Food Illustrated Magazine, Alice Hart has written for a…
Gloriously Gluten Free - EYBD Promotion
EYBD Title: Gloriously Gluten Free: Sweet Treats, Cakes, Tarts and Desserts Author: Frederique Jules About the author: Frederique Jules is one of the three chefs behind Noglu, a bakery with locations in France and New…