Hosting a cookbook swap party
Have some cookbooks that just don't thrill you anymore? Want to have new cookbooks without spending any money? If your answer to either of those questions is yes, you might want to host a cookbook swap. Not sure how to…
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Winners of the 2019 IACP Cookbook Awards
This year's annual International Association of Culinary Professionals conference was held in Santa Fe, New Mexico. At a ceremony held last evening, the association announced the winners of its 2019 IACP Cookbook,…
Spice support: star anise and anise seed
Although both star anise and anise seed (aka aniseed) share a licorice-like flavor compounds called anethole, the two are unrelated botanically. It's easy to confuse the two because of their similarities, but the two…
Featured Recipes, Cookbooks, EYBD Previews and Titles, Giveaways and more!
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…
Pucker power - how sour flavors have taken over
Sour beer, sour candy, lacto-fermentation: there is no denying that sour flavors are ascending, in homes and restaurants alike. What's the reason behind this trend? Is it a reflection of our environment or something…
The television series 'Great Chefs' celebrates 40 years
The televised cooking program Great Chefs recently celebrated its 40th anniversay. It is one of the oldest cooking/travel series on cable. When it debuted in the early 1980s, Great Chefs took a bold step away from most…
Icing on the Cake - Tessa Huff - Cookbook Giveaway
Title: Icing on the Cake: Baking and Decorating Simple, Stunning Desserts at Home Author: Tessa Huff About the author: Tessa is a trained pastry chef, recipe developer, and food stylist and photographer. Her blog Style…
Weber's Ultimate Grilling - Jamie Purviance - Cookbook Giveaway
Title: Weber's Ultimate Grilling: A Step-by-Step Guide to Barbecue Genius Author: Jamie Purviance About the author: Jamie's first job was teaching. After graduating from Stanford University, he taught writing at schools…
Diana Kennedy's cherished cookbook collection gets a new home
One could argue that no one has done more to promote traditional Mexican cooking than a British transplant, the venerable Diana Kennedy. For over half a century, she has diligently researched the cuisine from every…
In praise of the quarter sheet pan
I have to admit to being a little late to the party on this, but I did not appreciate the versatility of quarter-size sheet pans until very recently. Why would I want yet another item to clutter my small kitchen when I…
The Backyard Fire - EYBD Promotion
Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store,…
Just Peachy - EYBD Promotion
Now with EYBDigital, if you buy a print book within the promotional period, for the first time you will have access to the full EYBD cookbook wherever you can access EYB - on vacation, at work, in the grocery store,…