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2019

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Can there be only one?

October 1, 2019 · Darcie

At last count, there are over 100 “best” chocolate chip cookie recipes in the EYB Library. That doesn’t even include the recent craze of Levain Bakery copycat recipes, or recipes describing themselves as "perfect"…

Book News

Family recipes that revealed a secret

September 30, 2019 · Darcie

When Genie Milgrom was growing up, she never noticed that a family secret lurked in the recipes that her mother and grandmother made. Raised in a devoutly Catholic household, Milgrom never questioned the idiosyncrasies…

Antipasto

Food news antipasto

September 29, 2019 · Darcie

We have some fun news and great tips in this week's edition. We begin with an interview with the inimitable Maggie Beer, who is one of Australia's best-known food personalities. Gourmet Traveller recently sat down with…

Cooking Tips

The whey you like it

September 28, 2019 · Darcie

If you have ever made homemade cheese - whether fresh cheese like ricotta or a firm cheese like cheddar - you have probably been faced with the dilemma of what to do with the whey that remains after straining the curds.…

Recipes

This week at Eat Your Books

September 28, 2019 · Jenny

Earlier this week we published our monthly newsletter which highlighted author Diana Henry, magazine Cuisine at Home, our September new cookbook review, and much more. Check your inboxes! This week, Darcie shared posts…

Cooking Tips

A guide to squash varieties

September 27, 2019 · Darcie

When I browse the farmers' market stands come fall, the number and variety of squash always amazes me. The colors, shapes, and textures are so varied and beautiful that I sometimes buy several types just so I can…