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2024

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Food news antipasto

December 9, 2024 · Darcie

When Christmas rolls around, even people who normally don't cook much pull out all the stops and make a large feast for family and friends. For most, the idea of going out to dinner for this holiday is unthinkable. Yet…

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Layoffs hit Eater and Thrillist

December 7, 2024 · Darcie

The union that represents writers for Eater, Thrillist, and other entities under the Vox Media brand announced Thursday that it was "blindsided" by layoffs and restructuring that affected many of its members. The…

Recipes

Nordic baking, recipes, EYBD Previews and more

December 6, 2024 · Jenny

Please don't hate me because I love baking. Baking, especially at this time of year, is therapy for my soul. To add to my ever-growing list of obsessions, I have now added all things Nordic. Nordic Christmas decorations…

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Sensory subterfuge

December 4, 2024 · Darcie

It is no secret that marketers find all manner of ways to encourage (some might say trick) us into purchasing their products. This of course extends to the world of food, where packaging is studiously designed to make…

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Do you have love for gloves?

December 3, 2024 · Darcie

Food content creators often wear disposable gloves in their videos, with black nitrile gloves being the most popular choice. Wearing gloves is seen as a best practice to ensure food safety, but not everyone agrees that…

Cookbook Lovers

Jenny's Best Books of 2024

December 2, 2024 · Jenny

My list of best books will be more concise than those before. At Eat Your Books we feature books from around the world, so my typical list is always far longer than others. With time being at a shortage this year, I…

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Food news antipasto

December 2, 2024 · Darcie

Our first bit of news belongs in the "just because you can, doesn't mean you should" category. Pizza Hut recently announced that it is offering a wine made from tomatoes and basil that is supposed to taste like a pizza.…

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Using the leftovers

November 28, 2024 · Darcie

Yesterday, I wrote Relax, you’ve got this and am following up with ideas for using up leftovers. The guests have left, the dishes are done, the kitchen floor is swept, and the food is put away. Unless you enjoy eating…