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August 13, 2026 · Darcie
At the beginning of the year, we posted about predictions for the next big things in the food world. The pundits said that black currant, pandan, cabbage, "swicy" (sweet/spicy), twists on tiramisu, guava, black sesame,…

What's New on EYB
August 12, 2026 · Darcie
EYB and Cookshelf members know the value of cooking advice from a trusted friend. That's why so many of us turn to the notes section of a recipe on the EYB website before we decide whether to make it, or to find out…

Author Articles · Food Biz People
August 11, 2026 · Darcie
Smitten Kitchen is the most popular blog in the EYB Library by a large margin, on 50% more bookshelves than the next largest blog, Food52 (there are pinned blogs at the top which is why SK isn't the first one listed).…

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August 9, 2026 · Darcie
Who doesn't love a list? This one is especially suited for those with a sweet tooth, as it is a listing of 50 famous desserts from around the world. From brownies in the US to cannoli in Sicily to dan tats in Hong Kong…

What's New on EYB
August 9, 2026 · Jenny
Lynne, one of our pro indexers, has done it again. She just finished indexing The Woks of Life blog - a total of 1,406 recipes - and we will continue to add their new recipes. As a reminder, she recently finished…

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August 9, 2026 · Darcie
There's no denying that generative AI images of food have improved considerably in the last couple of years. Still, most of them still don't look quite right and some are downright unappetizing. Despite this, many…

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August 6, 2026 · Darcie
The only thing I look forward to during the dog days of summer, when every day seems to take the word sweltering to a new dimension, is watermelon. Oh, and cantaloupe, and honeydew—basically all the melons. I cannot…

Food Biz People
August 5, 2026 · Darcie
A biopic about Anthony Bourdain, called Tony and directed by Matt Johnson, opens this Friday in select theaters with a broader distribution beginning on August 21. Rather than a retrospective that covers a lot of…

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August 4, 2026 · Darcie
Not only does it have the cutest name of any grocery store, but Piggly Wiggly also has a claim to fame in that it ushered in a new way to shop for groceries. When it started as a single store in Memphis, Tennessee in…

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August 2, 2026 · Darcie
Please forgive me for putting in a plug for the state I currently call home, but I just had to share. Yelp recently ranked state fairs on the quality of their food, and the Minnesota State Fair comes out on top. With…

Food Online
August 1, 2026 · Darcie
It's August, and that means summer is starting to wind down. Before we enter the crisp days of autumn, however, we have many more sunny, hot days and—this is the important part—garden fresh tomatoes. Whether you grow…

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July 30, 2026 · Darcie
Whether you are going home to visit family or setting off for a vacation in a rental house, cooking takes on a new dimension when you are away from your familiar surroundings. The Guardian's Mina Holland understands…