CookShelfFor my birthday I gave myself the gift of a new stand mixer, and my mom purchased a flexible-edge beater to go along with it (thanks, Mom!). I figured that the beater's rubber edge would completely eliminate the…
Enter to win one of three prize packages that include a copy of When Pies Fly: Portable Pastries from Empanadas to Strudels, Hand Pies to Knishes by Cathy Barrow along with a set of OXO pastry products. Cathy is now the…
Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the most, if not the most, loved authors by EYB Members. He wrote four of the top ten most popular books in the Library (Plenty, Jerusalem, Ottolenghi: The Cookbook, Plenty More). Plenty sits…
Enter to win a copy of The Pasta Friday Cookbook: Let's Eat Together by Allison Arevalo For many of us, weekends allow us more time to join with friends and family to share great food and conversation. Often, I turn to…
I have to admit that I am a sucker for any post that comes through my social media describing a kitchen hack. Only a few of them ever end up in my personal arsenal, the rest being either more work than the original…
Over a year after Anthony Bourdain's untimely death, fans are still mourning the late chef, author, and television host. Those fans who would like a tangible reminder will now have a chance to bid on many of his…
This weekend in several Facebook groups I came across questions regarding using Bundt® pans for other cake recipes and converting recipes. You have my solemn promise that I will not turn into the 24/7 Bundt® lady…
Enter our giveaway to win a copy of East Bay Cooks: Signature Recipes from the Best Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries by Carolyn Jung I have said this before and I'll say it again - I love the cooks and eats series from…
Attention UK chocoholics: The Guardian's Florence Knight has completed a taste test of many different types of chocolates. She covers milk, dark, chocolate with fruit and nuts, salted chocolates, and even white…
It is bread week or the week when Paul pokes, prods and the Pillsbury doughboy renews his restraining order. Poke my belly, and die. The bakers are down to eleven in number. Cake week saw the demise of Dan. Biscuit week…
When you are invited to someone's house to enjoy a home-cooked meal, do you end up helping in the kitchen? Even when that 'help' is not solicited? When you notice something that you believe is wrong, do you try to…
Those who love to cook and bake also seem to acquire excess cookware and bakeware. My heart skips a beat a new cooking pot or Bundt® pan enters my field of vision and often, more times than not, I make a purchase.…
