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2016

Food Online

New ideas for your holiday punch

December 16, 2016 · Darcie

Many of us own a punch bowl but only dig it out of the cupboard a couple of times per year. The end-of-year holidays is one such time, and that means the hunt is on to find an impressive punch recipe that will satisfy…

Cookbook Lovers

Dianne Jacob on the future of cookbooks

December 15, 2016 · Darcie

Despite the popularity of food television shows, Instagram posts involving food, and the continued strength of cookbook sales, Americans are cooking less. Food writer and former editor Dianne Jacob takes a look at this…

Antipasto

Choosing the right chocolate

December 14, 2016 · Darcie

Not that long ago, when a recipe called for chocolate, your options at the supermarket were limited to just one or two brands, with a likewise limited range within them (usually the choices were only one type each of…

Author Articles

Cuisinart issues huge recall

December 13, 2016 · Darcie

If you own a Cuisinart food processor made in the last 20 years, it may be subject to a huge voluntary recall that the company just announced. The recall of over eight million units was initiated in response to consumer…

Book News

Cookbooks for Holiday Cooking & Baking

December 12, 2016 · Jenny

Between shopping, parties, wrapping and other festive activities, somehow we all manage to bake delicious treats and plan totally knock-out meals for the holidays. For those who are new to baking and cooking or would…

What goes into making a cookbook

December 12, 2016 · Darcie

On this blog we've previously discussed bits and pieces of the cookbook publishing process. We've spoken to editors, writers, ghostwriters, and others about their roles in the lifespan of a cookbook. Now, in a series on…

Food Biz People

Catching up with Diana Kennedy

December 11, 2016 · Darcie

Diana Kennedy reigns as one of the top authors in the EYB Library, holding two of the top ten spots in the Mexican genre. NPR's The Salt recently interviewed Kennedy, who is as feisty as ever at age 93. Born in England,…

Cookbook Giveaways

Cookbook Giveaway - All Under Heaven

December 11, 2016 · Jenny

All Under Heaven: Recipes from the 35 Cuisines of China by Carolyn Phillips is one of my picks for top cookbook of 2016 and has found its deserved way to many best books list. Carolyn is the writer of the blog, Madame…

Book News Recipes

All Under Heaven - Carolyn Phillips

December 11, 2016 · Jenny

All Under Heaven: Recipes from the 35 Cuisines of China by Carolyn Phillips is one of my picks for top cookbook of 2016 and has found its well-deserved way to many best books list. Carolyn is the talented voice behind…