Keeping your cool in the kitchen
These lovely long days of summer in the northern latitudes seem to come with exceedingly hot temperatures more and more frequently. The recent European heat wave is among the worst ever recorded, and here in the US,…
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What one kitchen habit do you wish you could change?
It's no secret that the kitchen is my happy place - even when dishes pile up, even when it gets hot and sticky, and even when there is no space left on the countertop because prep bowls, ingredients, and measuring…
A popular countertop material faces a ban in California
Some of the most popular materials for countertops may soon be on the chopping block in California. Engineered stone products such as Caesarstone, Cambria, and Silestone have been linked to the lung disease silicosis,…
Over 16,000 books indexed and other EYB/CookShelf tips
On February 7th, we announced 15,000 books were indexed! We are pleased to inform you that now over 16,130 books have been indexed – eleven hundred plus books in less than five months! Our Library has a great mix of new…
Taste Canada Awards 2026 shortlist announced
Taste Canada Awards / Les Lauréats des Saveurs du Canada has announced its shortlist of cookbooks vying for the coveted culinary writing award. A total of 79 culinary books entered the competition and the judges have…
Food news antipasto
Which food items should be stored in the refrigerator, and which are fine (or even better) without the big chill? This is a question that can cause a heated discussion as there are varying opinions on the topic. The…
Another reason why you should cook from scratch
I don't need to sell EYB Members on the merits of making meals at home, but new research has provided us with another excellent reason to cook instead of relying on takeaway or pre-packaged foods. A study conducted in…
World Cup tourists to the US joke about gaining the "FIFA 15"
Sometimes it can be hard to find wholesome, uplifting content on the internet. However, this week has seen plenty of joy, as World Cup fans have posted exuberant stories about trying American foods for the first time.…
Recipes to celebrate Juneteenth
Friday's Juneteenth holiday originated in Texas, where on June 19, 1865, following the end of the bloody US Civil War, the last enslaved African-Americans were finally declared free. One year after the announcement,…
What's in the new Aldi boxes? It's a mystery
If you are an Aldi fan in the US, you'll want to hear this news: the grocery chain is giving fans a treat next week by offering a chance to win mystery boxes filled with Aldi products designed to "shake up your grocery…
Food news antipasto
Yesterday we learned the winners of the James Beard Broadcast and Media Awards, but another set of honors still awaits. The Restaurant and Chef awards will be given Monday evening in Chicago. We provided a glimpse into…
James Beard Award winners
Jenny attended the James Beard award ceremony this evening at the Art Institute of Chicago, where the the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its 2026 Media Awards, which includes books, broadcast media, and…