CookShelfMichel 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Acclaimed cookbook author and blogger Dana Jacobi combines healthy ingredients with creative twists. She is the award-winning author of fifteen cookbooks. When Williams-Sonoma wanted to feature healthy cooking, they…
In her latest cookbook, author and blogger Dana Jacobi expands your culinary repertoire and introduces her fifteen "Power Greens" - from arugula to watercress - that are loaded with health-supporting nutrients and…
We can all see the evidence of a food trend: bloggers and food writers discuss the subject, cookbooks are written about it, and social media feeds are full of images reflecting the trend. While it's fun to explore the…
As the Great British Bakeoff enters its seventh season, it remains one of the most popular shows in the UK. When the show first premiered, no one could have predicted that it would become such a phenomenal success, but…
