CookShelfInspired by an exchange on the EYB Forum, I wanted to preview the transition as Eat Your Books becomes CookShelf. I know that change can be difficult, especially when you are comfortable. It's like well-worn slippers:…
Even though Halloween is still a couple of weeks away, signs of the Christmas holiday are starting to pop up in stores. It's never to early to plan, I suppose, especially if you want to get Advent calendars. People are…
Consider this scenario: you walk into your regular grocery store for your weekly shop. As you travel down each aisle, the store knows who you are because you have their app on your phone, and as you approach the items,…
In another first for the show, this week’s challenges were set by the viewing audience. Viewers were asked to submit suggestions for the signature, technical and challenge. Signature: Baked cheesecake The “overwhelming”…
I’m not sure how I missed this website before, but this week I found The Sifter, which describes itself as a “tool for food history research.” The Sifter is a database that contains information about thousands of…
H Mart started in 1982 as a simple family-owned grocery store in Queens, New York that offered ingredients that Korean Americans couldn't easily find in supermarkets. Since its humble beginnings, H Mart has grown to a…
I can't believe I neglected to inform you that today was National Taco Day, which coincided with Taco Tuesday. I will make up for this glaring oversight by alerting you in advance about another great food "holiday"…
Popular cookbook author Molly Baz recently inked a deal with the fast casual chain Sweetgreen to become its first Chef in Residence. Baz developed three new menu items with a focus on her dill pickle-forward chicken…
My favorite weekly task is grocery shopping. When Covid hit and everyone was encouraged to stay home, it was the activity I missed most (sorry friends, but happy hour pales in comparison). I was so happy to return to…
Biscuit week started off with a unique challenge for the bakers: make 30 large, American-style cookies. Apparently, ‘American-style’ means oversized with a crispy exterior and chewy interior. Personally, I don’t think…
Salt and pepper may be the most ubiquitous combination of seasonings in history. It's almost impossible to think of one without the other. Of course, they didn't start out as an inseparable duo, but when did they become…
The James Beard Foundation is ready for submissions for the 2027 awards. The period to enter begins today and ends on Monday, November 30, 2026. All details can be found on the JBF site. "We’re looking for chefs,…
