Using dried vs. fresh herbs
Plenty of recipes call for fresh herbs, but in others you'll see dried herbs specified. You might be tempted to substitute fresh for dried whenever possible, but you shouldn't just do it reflexively, according to J.…
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The transformation of corn
When you eat a corn tortilla - whether it's wrapped around a filling to make a taco, fried crispy and topped as a tostada, or in any of the other myriad forms it takes - you probably think of it as a simple food.…
Review of Alla Fratelli by Barry McDonald and Terry Durack
One might be puzzled why an Australian, by way of New Zealand, named Barry McDonald could be qualified to write a cookbook on how to eat Italian. The answer to that query is simple: McDonald identifies as Italian and is…
Food and the Olympics
People across the globe have been watching the Rio Olympics, cheering on their local favorites and witnessing awe-inspiring performances from the world's top athletes. Hosting viewing parties for friends and family is a…
Chef and author Michel Richard dies at 68
Michel Richard, the innovative chef who successfully blended French and American cuisine and helped to put Washington, DC on the map as a culinary destination, died yesterday at age 68. Longtime associate and…
Cooking with dukkah
If you haven't tried dukkah, a traditional Egyptian spice blend made with nuts, seeds and spices, you might not know how versatile it is. As Tasting Table tells us, dukkah can be used on almost any food, from adding…
New cookbook to aid Greek food relief organization
Released earlier this summer, the new book A Taste of Greece is more than just a cookbook. In addition to featuring fantastic time-honored recipes, it is also a fundraiser for a Greek food relief organization that is…
Featured Cookbooks & Recipes
Finding the best recipes amongst the millions online is not easy - but you don't have to! The team here at Eat Your Books, searches for excerpts from indexed books and magazines and every week we bring you our latest…
The biggest food trends of the past forty years
Remember about 10 years ago when cupcakes became a near obsession, with a new 'cupcakery' opening on what seemed to be every street corner? Food trends are always evolving, and today's food sensation may be tomorrow's…
You put what in the dish?
When you discuss putting non-traditional ingredients in an iconic dish there can be a strong response from purists who see the addition as sacrilege. Suggest adding peas to guacamole or cream to pasta carbonara, for…
Review of Tarts by Frédéric Anton and Christelle Brua
From the moment I released Tarts from its humble brown shipping envelope, I was smitten by its pure artistic beauty. I immediately judged this book by the cover - truly the best word to describe it is stunning. Stunning…
VH1 to launch new food-themed reality show
Yesterday we learned that VH1 has ordered a new food themed program starring Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. Tentatively titled "Martha & Snoop's Dinner Party," the unscripted show will feature the duo hosting a dinner…