Appliance cookbooks
Every new appliance, large and small, comes with an instruction manual and recipe booklet. In times gone by, even trade groups got in on the act, with gas and electric associations publishing small volumes to promote…
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Cookbooks for Brunch Lovers
Brunch is one of my favorite ways to entertain. As I write that sentence, I realize I've only hosted one brunch since we've been in Colorado and that was on a holiday morning. I will need to remedy that. I have a thing…
Cookbook Giveaway - The London Cookbook
The London Cookbook: Recipes from the Restaurants, Cafes, and Hole-in-the-Wall Gems of a Modern City by Aleksandra Crapanzano is a marvelous book that will be appreciated by travel, food and cookbook lovers alike.…
The London Cookbook - Aleksadra Crapanzano
London is on my ever-growing list of cities where I'd love to live or at least spend additional time. Fifteen years ago, we visited London on our honeymoon and I remember being surprised at how incredible the food was.…
Amazon's 100 cookbooks for a lifetime of eating
If there is one trait that sets humans apart from the rest of the animal kingdom it must be our love of making lists. We rank, rate, and organize everything. Perhaps an even more human characteristic is the inclination…
The Short Stack Cookbook - Short Stack Editions
The Short Stack Cookbook: Ingredients that Speak Volumes by Nick Fauchald, Kaitlyn Goalen, and the contributors of Short Stack Editions hits the shelves today. A visually captivating book that mimics the style of the…
Cookbook Giveaway - The Short Stack Cookbook and a Trio of Short Stack Volumes
The Short Stack Cookbook: Ingredients that Speak Volumes by Nick Fauchald, Kaitlyn Goalen, and the contributors of Short Stack Editions is being released today. The ethos behind Short Stack Editions is simple: Pair…
Baking soda's surprising uses
We all know about baking soda's leavening prowess for muffins, cakes, and quick breads, and its ability to help cookies and other baked goods brown evenly. There are more uses for the common pantry ingredient, says…
October releases worth the excitement - final installment
This is the fourth and final installment of my highlights of October cookbook releases. My first, second and third installments shared some wonderful titles so be sure to go back and read those posts after you are…
Celebrate National Pasta Day
Today is National Pasta Day in the US. The "official" Pasta Day website contains several interesting facts about our favorite carbohydrate. Although Marco Polo has long been credited with "discovering" pasta in Asia and…
Observer Food Monthly announces 2016 awards
The 2016 Observer Food Monthly awards were announced at a gala celebration last Thursday. The awards, in their 13th year, celebrate the best of British food and drink. Categories range from best restaurant and best…
The rise of Israeli cuisine
Over the last several years, Israeli cuisine has made a huge splash all over the world. In the UK, Yotam Ottolenghi has reached icon status and currently his cookbook Plenty is on more EYB Bookshelves than any other…