Food news antipasto
Less than a week after Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff told a reporter that he did not anticipate further layoffs in the company, 15 Eater staff members were laid off, according to Vox Media union. In a post on Bluesky, one…
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In defense of 'ugly' cakes
A recent opinion piece in The Cut has rankled the baking community, especially those who have small cottage baking businesses they run out of their homes. In the article, the author disparaged trendy Instagram and…
Finding joy in Baking & the Meaning of Life
Helen Goh became a household name - at least those households that harbor a cookbook fan - when Sweet was released in 2017. She co-authored the book with Yotam Ottolenghi and it has become beloved in many bakers' homes.…
Foraging: trendy or timeless?
Foraging seems to be having a moment, as evidenced by the growing number of books about foraging and the fact that online foragers have built huge audiences. Is this a passing trend or is foraging becoming a standard…
CookShelf, events, Member communications and more
This week we want to acknowledge our appreciation to all our Member Indexers who work diligently at helping us index more titles including those who edit indexed books adding page numbers. A special shout out to one of…
Bruusta Mixologist Magic Starter Kits - Giveaway
Kombucha lovers…there’s a new, easier way to make kombucha at home! (Be sure to enter our US giveaway for a chance to win one of three Bruusta Mixologist Magic Starter Kits at the bottom of this post.) We’re delighted…
Is this really the best way to cook rice?
Cooking rice is something that intimidated me for years. I did not grow up eating rice very often and when we did have rice, it was often included in a dish and not cooked separately. So when I was a young cook timidly…
Herb pairing basics
Over 13,000 recipes in the EYB Library have "herbs of your choice" as an ingredient. When you see that in the ingredient list, do you have a set of herbs in mind or do you struggle to determine what herbs would be best?…
Author Articles Cookbook Giveaways Recipes
Potluck Desserts Giveaway, Quick Bites and Recipes
Enter our US/CA giveaway to win one of two copies of Potluck Desserts: Joyful Recipes to Share with Pride by Justin Burke. Justin Burke credits his first queer potluck with changing his life. Gathering around a table…
Food news antipasto
Another food publication is biting the dust - at least in monthly magazine format. Fans of delicious (AUS) spotted a short note in the most recent edition that stated it would be the last print issue. Earlier this year…
How much would you pay for a pancake?
Chain restaurants like Denny's, Perkins, and IHOP are known for their all-day breakfast menus and relatively low prices. They dish up bacon, eggs, pancakes, waffles, and other breakfast items that may not be the most…
Author Articles Cookbook Lovers
What cookbooks do some of our favorite authors love?
Penguin Books turns 90 this year (making them the same age as Jacques Pépin), and as the publisher hits this milestone, it is taking stock of the many foundational books under its imprint, including its cookery books.…