Mast Brothers mount a comeback
Late in 2015 we reported on a controversy surrounding Mast Brothers chocolate, in which they were accused of misleading consumers about their "bean-to-bar" products. After the debacle, the brothers Mast kept a low…
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My Two Souths - Asha Gomez
When Indian food meets a Southern kitchen and Asha Gomez is at the helm the result is brilliance. My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen from the award-winning chef and restaurateur shares…
Chefs recall childhood dishes that inspired them
Everyone has a dish from their childhood that they fondly remember throughout their lives. Chefs are no exception to this; the difference with them is that sometimes these nostalgic foods inspire them to create items…
Seeing green for St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is almost here, and that means green foods will be popping up everywhere. Whether it's sprinkles on cupcakes, green shakes at the fast food joint, or green beer in the bars, a lot of food will be…
Araxi: Roots to Shoots - James Walt
Araxi: Roots to Shoots: Farm Fresh Recipes by James Walt and Andrew Morrison is the follow up to Araxi: Seasonal Recipes from the Celebrated Whistler Restaurant, a Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner for Best Chef Book…
Cookbook Giveaway - Araxi Roots to Shoots
Araxi: Roots to Shoots: Farm Fresh Recipes by James Walt and Andrew Morrison the follow up to Araxi: Seasonal Recipes from the Celebrated Whistler Restaurant, a Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner for Best Chef Book in…
The "umami bomb" for baked goods
In the savory world, there are plenty of ways to amplify the flavor of foods with ingredients sometimes called "umami bombs" - things like Parmesan cheese, anchovies, and fish sauce. No one has ever really called any…
Onions Etcetera - Kate Winslow and Guy Ambrosino
Onions Etcetera: The Essential Allium Cookbook: More Than 150 Recipes for Leeks, Scallions, Garlic, Shallots, Ramps, Chives and Every Sort of Onion by Kate Winslow and Guy Ambrosino is one of the best single-ingredient…
Cookbook Giveaway - Onions Etcetera
Onions Etcetera: The Essential Allium Cookbook: More Than 150 Recipes for Leeks, Scallions, Garlic, Shallots, Ramps, Chives and Every Sort of Onion by Kate Winslow and Guy Ambrosino is one of the best single-ingredient…
Italian baking expert Carol Field dies at 76
We have sad news to report, as Italian baking expert and cookbook author Carol Field died today after suffering a stroke, just weeks after losing her husband. The San Francisco-based author was instrumental in…
Featured Cookbooks & Recipes
Do you find other people's comments on recipes helpful? Have you written your own recipe Notes? It's a great way to remind yourself how a dish turned out and share your experience with the EYB community. On each Recipe…
Cookbook Giveaway - My Master Recipes
My Master Recipes: 165 Recipes to Inspire Confidence in the Kitchen with Dozens of Variations by Patricia Wells was written by the beloved cooking instructor and author to help build confidence in home cooks. For more…