Reducing food waste
Food waste is a problem in developed countries. In the U.S. alone, approximately 35 million tons of food gets discarded each year, with 40% of the total going to the trash before the food even hits the plate. While the…
2015
Antipasto Holidays & Celebrations
Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day
Today is National Peanut Butter Day in the U.S. Yes, we have a "day" for almost every food known to mankind, but this one is especially fun because, well, it's peanut butter. From fond memories of childhood lunches to…
A cookbook conundrum
"So many cookbooks, so little time," laments Glenda Cooper of The Telegraph. EYB Members reading this headline might bob their heads in agreement at the phrase. After all, we love cookbooks and wish we had more time to…
Grains of tomorrow
The popularity of whole grains continues to grow, and once exotic quinoa and farro have become quite mainstream. Food & Wine magazine highlights three grains that are poised to ride the next wave of popularity. "I've…
The great pie debate
You might not think that the definition of pie would cause controversy, but you'd be wrong. As British Pie Week approaches, there's an online debate raging about how to define pie. The Telegraph explains that the…
February 2015 cookbook roundup
Every month Susie Chang reviews new cookbook releases and notes trends in the United States. And she may also occasionally throw in a review of a "not-quite cookbook." And for our non-U.S. members, Jane and Fiona…
White Pages & Glossy Photos: A Rubric for Titling Cookbooks
"Well, this is lovely," I thought as the new cookbook slid out of its padded envelope. "Rose Water and Orange Blossoms," it read, in a curling thick cursive. I scanned downward to see what kind of Middle Eastern food we…
Challenging conventional wisdom on peanuts
Peanuts can be found in many foods ranging from appetizers to main dishes to desserts. A rise in peanut allergies in recent years has put a damper on the legume's popularity. As a result of this rise, many pediatricians…
Grade inflation
Last month, a USDA rule change went into effect with relatively little fanfare. The agency adopted rules that change how maple syrup is graded in the United States. Part of the reason for the change was to bring the US…
Warm up with hearty soups
Spring might be right around the corner, but for most of the Northern Hemisphere it seems like it may never arrive. Frigid temperatures, mountains of snow, and harsh winds have dampened spirits and chilled us to the…
Oscar party foods
The Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, arrive this Sunday. Along with all of the Hollywood celebrities at the many pre- and post-Oscar events you will find a lot of food, much of it catered by celebrity…
Featured Cookbooks & Recipes
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