Special Cookbooks from my Shelf
Loving cookbooks as much as I do, I am always surprised to find titles that aren't overly pubicized that are deserving of a coveted spot in my collection. Today, I wanted to share a little about six such titles.…
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A brief history of coffee
It's safe to say a significant portion of the adult world runs on caffeine, usually received in the form of coffee. It's best not to talk to me until I've had my first cup of the day, and I know I am not alone in that…
Featured Cookbooks & Recipes
Did you know adding online recipes to your EYB Bookshelf is a really great way to build your personal recipe collection? You can do this even if you have a free membership! Try it out now and see how easy it is. Browse…
Cooking by vibration
In 1958, at the age of 19, Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor left the US for Paris in search of a career in the theater. What began as a simple search for black-eyed peas in France ended up being far from simple, and led…
October releases worth the excitement - third installment
My third installment, offering a glance at some of the great books being released in October, concentrates on international releases. My love of cookbooks has no boundaries - I love cookbooks from any area of the world…
An interview with an editor of Bread Illustrated
It wasn't that long ago when most bread that ended up in US shopping carts was a squishy, white, bland loaf. Now it seems we are in the midst of a bread renaissance. Books about artisanal bread making - often touting a…
Cookbook Giveaway - The Grain Bowl
From the creator of the Porridge Café and innovative restaurant pop-up star comes Nik Williamson's first title, The Grain Bowl. After a visit to a Copenhagen café which served only porridge, Williamson returned to…
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The Grain Bowl - Author Article and Recipe
Nik Williamson's debut cookbook, The Grain Bowl, is a collection of 90 heart-healthy recipes made with a variety of grains, seeds, rice and superfoods. Williamson is an expert on grains and creator of the now shuttered…
The subtle science of menu writing
When you venture out to a new restaurant one of the first impressions you will have, aside from the decor, is the menu that you are handed once you are seated. While you may consider the dish options as the critical…
Shining the spotlight on tahini
When someone mentions tahini, you probably think hummus. While that is a great use for the sesame seed butter, tahini is certainly not a one hit wonder. Cooking Light Magazine explores the many ways to use the paste in…
French Desserts - Hillary Davis
Hillary Davis' has done it again - another gorgeous cookbook spilling over with delectable recipes in her new title, French Desserts. This may be my new favorite from her collection. Hillary's books are always special,…
Cookbook Giveaway - French Desserts
French Desserts by Hillary Davis is one of my favorite titles from her recent collection focusing on French cuisine. Le French Oven, French Comfort Food and Cuisine Niçoise: Sun-Kissed Cooking from the French Riviera…