Cookbook clubs go mainstream
The rest of the world seems to be catching up to us in that Good Morning America just posted a story about cookbook clubs (the in-person kind, not the virtual ones). Many of our Members have participated in these clubs…
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March 2024 EYB Cookbook Club Summary
Each month we offer at least four cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. This month we cooked from our favorite recipe from any cookbook, magazine, blog or online option: Cooking: The Secret of Cooking:…
Zaytinya - Cookbook Giveaway
Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of three copies of Zaytinya: Delicious Mediterranean Dishes from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon by José Andrés. Since Chef José Andrés opened the doors to his famed restaurant in…
Recording of the EYB and ckbk Q & A now available
Yesterday, we had a great time during our first livestream Q & A with ckbk. As a reminder, last May we announced that we have connected the EYB database to ckbk’s library of digital cookbooks. ckbk is a cookbook…
Is GBBO sizing up possible Prue Leith replacements?
Prue Leith has been the co-host of The Great British Bake Off ever since Mary Berry left following the show's move from BBC to Channel 4. She has been there not only for the regular series, but also for the specialty…
The top cookbooks out this spring according to Epicurious
Although Jenny does yeoman's work in keeping us abreast of all the new releases every month, we still like to check in with other food sites about what they are excited by in the world of cookbooks. Sometimes they focus…
Beatrix Bakes Another Slice Cookbook Giveaway
Enter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three copies of Beatrix Bakes Another Slice by Natalie Paull. Beatrix Bakes: Another Slice by Natalie Paull is an all-new compilation of colourful, creative recipes to delight…
April 2024 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary
As our members know, each month we offer several cooking options in our Eat Your Books Cookbook Club. There are other fun cookbook clubs around the interwebs and we’d like to highlight those for those members who might…
Food news antipasto
June Hersh, blogger behind Eat Well Do Good, tipped us to a new ebook called Cooking for a Cause that benefits the largest food rescue organization in Israel, Leket, which feeds displaced Israelis regardless of religion…
Are you set for St. Patrick's Day?
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow, and people all around the world will be "Irish for a day" as they celebrate with traditional Irish food and a lot of green-hued items. If you haven't landed on what you will be making for…
Almond croissant cookies that went viral, ingredient vendors, Q&A Livestream, and more
This week an article from The Kitchn popped up on my radar entitled: I Tried the Viral “Almond Croissant Cookies” and They’ll Transport You Straight to Paris (I Can’t Stop Baking Them!). I am all for being transported…
Is surge pricing coming to a restaurant near you?
Surge pricing is part of Uber and Lyft's business model, airlines have used it for decades, and other companies are now embracing it - including restaurants. The concept is simple - charge more for items during peak…