CookShelfAs one of our Members pointed out in our antipasto post, we did not cover the foodborne illness outbreak currently affecting over 7,000 people in 34 US states, but this topic deserved more consideration than could be…
"Best by", "Use by", "Sell by"—these varying phrases found on food products can be confusing for the consumer. The state of California hopes to cut through the uncertainty of what the dates mean by requiring the use of…
Since they are easy to grow and prolific, zucchini (courgettes) and other summer squash are favorites of backyard gardeners. I never plant them myself, because every farmers' market is teeming with fresh ones in all…
Many EYB and CookShelf members struggle with the same problem: more books than will fit on the available bookshelves. When adding more shelves is no longer an option, hard decisions must be made. When a new 'must-have'…
Last week the 2026 Summer Fancy Food show in New York City provided a glimpse into food trends and introductions of new food products. A keynote address by chef Marcus Samuelsson capped off the event. Samuelsson…
Food, drinks, and fireworks in July aren’t limited to the United States. Ten days after America’s Independence Day, the French also have their own red, white and blue holiday. Called variously la Fête Nationale or 14…
I hope all our US Members had a happy and safe 4th of July. I spent part of this weekend digging out creeping bellflower. This plant, while attractive, is highly invasive and will take over every part of a garden if you…
Whether you love or hate the girl dinner trend, it seems to be sticking around. The TikTok/Instagram sensation is still going strong on social media, and as Food & Wine reports, girl dinner now has branched out to the…
Reading a story on Taste Cooking about how restaurant kitchens usually have music blaring as the staff gears up for the day's work reminded me that when I'm embarking on a major cooking or baking project, I often use…
If there is one food that is emblematic of the US in the summertime, especially on the 4th of July, it is hot dogs. Between the bookends of summer in the US, starting with Memorial Day and ending with Labor Day,…
My 2026 Cookbook Preview Post is growing every day with great titles to covet. Excited to see these additions recently: Cookie Queen: 80 Irresistible, Doable, Giftable Recipes by Susan Spungen, Dear Grace: Recipes from…
I received an email this week with a mystery that needed to be solved: was Durkee Famous Sauce being discontinued? I saw several posts about this on social media, including one that claimed to be an email sent by the…
