Dear <<Name>>,
It's a great time to be a cookbook lover - the IACP has just announced its cookbook award winners, while the JBF has published its list of finalists, and The Piglet has crowned its 2017 champion. We would love to hear about what inspired you to become a cookbook lover.
This month's monster cookbook roundup contains several special books from talented authors like Annabel Langbein, Deborah Madison, and Melissa Clark, plus many more from bloggers and chefs. With this many choices, you are bound to find a new favorite book.
We are featuring our Easter and Passover Pinterest Boards to take the stress out of holiday meal planning. To round out the month, we have your favorite lists and an amazing number of giveaways. Happy cooking!
The team at EatYourBooks
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Cookbook awards season in full force
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Last month we learned who the IACP nominees were; now we know the winners - Deep Run Roots by Vivian Howard was the star of the awards. The JBF recently announced its 2017 cookbook award nominees, but we have to wait a few weeks to learn who will reign supreme in that contest. Look for a few dark horse candidates in that race. The 2017 Piglet competition had its share of upsets and controversial reviews, but a winner emerged nonetheless. Congratulations to Asha Gomez's My Two Souths, which bested 15 competitors in that contest.
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Highlighted magazine - Australian Gourmet Traveller
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With articles on food and recipes from all around the world, Australian Gourmet Traveller magazine is a knowledgeable influence on all aspects of food and wine. The magazine features the best seasonal recipes, classic dishes and cutting-edge cuisine. With over 3,200 recipes available online for free, it's a terrific resource for any cook and the equivalent of 15 free cookbooks!
Browse all issues of Gourmet Traveller in the EYB Library to sample all of the delicious recipes. Remember, it's easy to add all issues of a magazine to your Bookshelf; learn how with our simple tutorial.
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Top EYB Member picks for March
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Featured Pinterest boards: Easter and Passover
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World Calendar of Cookbook Events
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The making of a cookbook collector
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It can start with a gift, a family heirloom, or out of necessity because no one in the family could cook. Before you know it, you're a collector! When Jenny shared her cookbook collecting story and asked EYB Members how they started theirs, the replies were fascinating. Find out how others began their collection, and share your own story, on the EYB blog »
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March 2017 cookbook roundup
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With over 120 books, March's roundup rivals the bounty of releases that usually arrive in the fall. Travel from the comfort of your kitchen with titles featuring the cuisine of Malaysia, Burma, Greece, and India. Immerse yourself in new releases from several renowned cookbook authors including Patricia Wells, Deborah Madison, and Annabel Langbein (it's her 25th book!). Plus Emily Thelin has one of the most touching titles this year, her bio/cookbook of Paula Wolfert called Unforgettable. There are several popular blogger books, too. See the complete list of new books at the EYB blog.
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Author interviews and stories
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Gill Meller is a chef, food writer, author, food stylist and cookery teacher and has been part of the River Cottage team for 11 years, collaborating on titles like Pig & Pork and A to Z, Gill has just released his first solo book, Gather: Everyday Seasonal Food from a Year in Our Landscapes. He generously took some time to answer a few questions for Eat Your Books Members. You can learn more about the book, and about Gill's cookbook collection. Read more at the EYB blog »
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Marlene Matar captures the beauty of Aleppo within the pages of The Aleppo Cookbook, and the love she has for this war-torn city is palpable. Matar, a highly accomplished chef and cooking instructor, gathered recipes from the kitchens of prominent families, cherished restaurants and great chefs to assemble this fabulous collection. Read Jenny's interview with the author at the EYB blog »
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Other options include Grits with scallions and bacon from Onions Etcetera, Ginger and almond bars from My Master Recipes, Ashok's masala prawns (shown left) from Provence to Pondicherry, Cardamom doughnuts with orange blossom honey from How to Hygge, Mario Batali's stuffed meatloaf from A Meatloaf in Every Oven, Quinoa salad with butternut squash, feta & cranberries from Ottawa Cooks, Apple slivers "à la Juliette" from The Five Seasons Kitchen, two recipes from Divine Food, torta tiramisu a modo mio from The Italian Baker, Honey and walnut tart from Home Cook, and Rice timbale (Timballo di riso) from Sicily.
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Wow! That's about all you can say about the number of giveaways in March, many of which are open to Members outside the US. Click on any of the cookbook covers below to view details of that particular contest.
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The Aleppo Cookbook: Celebrating the Legendary Cuisine of Syria by Marlene Matar is "a loving tribute to a little-known cuisine rich in flavors and traditions." It is hardly surprising that Aleppo, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, is also home to one of the world's most distinguished and vibrant cuisines. Hurry to enter this contest for two copies of this title (available to EYB Members in the US), as it expires March 31, 2017.
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The Italian Baker: 100 International Baking Recipes with a Modern Twist by Melissa Forti is a beautiful book from a self-taught baker. Melissa's bakery - Tea Room and Cakes, located in an idyllic medieval town near Tuscany - comes to life in this stunner of a cookbook. The contest for three copies of the book is open to EYB Members in the US. Enter soon; this contest ends at midnight on April 1, 2017.
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Some cookbooks have style, others have substance, but Divine Food: Israeli and Palestinian Food Culture and Recipes by David Haliva has both in abundance. Divine Food is a visually striking collection of recipes from local markets, Arab traditions, the nomadic tribes of the desert, and the hip restaurants of Tel Aviv. The contest for two books is open to EYB Members worldwide and ends on April 2, 2017.
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The Five Seasons Kitchen by Pierre Gagnaire celebrates the chef's fifty illustrious years in the kitchen. In 2015, Gagnaire, whose 11 restaurants worldwide boast two and three Michelin stars, was voted ‘Best Chef in the World’ by his peers. This is the first time Gagnaire's book has been published in English. We are pleased to offer five copies of The Five Seasons Kitchen to EYB Members in the US and UK. This promotion expires on April 3, 2017.
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Frank Bruni and Jennifer Steinhauer share a passion for meatloaf--exchanging recipes via phone, email, text and instant message for decades to perfect their art. A Meatloaf in Every Oven is an homage to a distinct tradition, with killer recipes from the best classic takes to riffs by world-famous chefs. We are pleased to offer three copies of the book to EYB Members in the US and Canada. The contest expires April 8, 2017.
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How to Hygge: The Secrets of Nordic Living explores the “Danish coziness” philosophy of hygge (pronouced "HOO-ga"). Hygge is fast becoming the new “French living” in terms of aspirational lifestyle books and blogs. How to Hygge by chef and author Signe Johansen is a fresh, informative, lighthearted, fully illustrated how-to guide. The contest for five copies of the book is open to EYB Members in the US and ends on April 10, 2017.
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Tessa Kiros' books are always delicious journeys. Her latest, Provence to Pondicherry: Recipes from France and Faraway, takes us on a fascinating voyage exploring French culinary influences in far-flung destinations. Her journey begins in Provence, where Tessa first fell in love with French food, and spans the globe as she traces French food influence to the Middle East, India, the Caribbean, and beyond. We are pleased to offer three copies of this title to EYB Members in the US. The contest expires April 11, 2017.
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Grown & Gathered: Traditional Living Made Modern by Matt and Lentil Purbrick shares the couple's growing, gathering, preserving and cooking secrets. It is a guide to traditional skills in a modern world whether you have acres of land or a few potted herbs on a balcony. We are pleased to offer two copies of this title - one copy to a member in New Zealand, one copy to a member in Australia - in our contest, which ends on April 7, 2017.
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Whether you delight in the hunt for scapes, your favorite heirloom cipollini, the spice of raw garlic, or the sweetness of caramelized onions, you will enjoy Onions Etcetera: The Essential Allium Cookbook by Kate Winslow and Guy Ambrosino. Here you will find everything from classics and family favorites to more obscure recipes. Five copies of this title are up for grabs to EYB Members in the US. The contest ends April 15, 2017.
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Araxi: Roots to Shoots: Farm Fresh Recipes by James Walt and Andrew Morrison is the follow-up to their first cookbook, a Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner. This stunner of a title shares 80 classic recipes from Araxi's dining room in Whistler, Canada. We are offering two copies of this title to our EYB Members in the US and Canada (one winner in the US; one in Canada). The contest expires on April 16, 2017.
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Experience Hong Kong's fascinating food culture through the eyes of local artisans, restaurateurs and streetside hawkers in Hong Kong Food & Culture: From Dim Sum to Dried Abalone by Adele Wong. You can read about everything from Yin and Yang food theory, to the impact of colonialism on cha chaan teng dishes, to the origins of dim sum. We are pleased to offer two copies of this title to our EYB Members worldwide. The contest ends on April 19, 2017.
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In the new compendium Essential Annabel Langbein, Volume One: Savory: Best-Ever Meals for Busy Lives, the best-selling New Zealand cookbook author gathers more than 650 of her best-ever savory recipes. Essential Annabel Langbein is the prolific cookbook author's 25th book. We are pleased to offer three copies of this title to our EYB Members in Australia and New Zealand. (We'll have a giveaway later for US and UK members.) This contest expires April 20, 2017.
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Smith & Daughters: A Cookbook (That Happens to Be Vegan) by Shannon Martinez and Mo Wyse is the debut cookbook of the talent team behind the celebrated Melbourne restaurant of the same name. Martinez combines science, innovation and whimsical methods to create dishes and flavors that aren't the norm for vegan food. The contest for this book is open to EYB Members in the US and ends April 22, 2017.
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Gather: Everyday Seasonal Food from a Year in Our Landscapes by Gill Meller was previously published in the UK last year and released here in the US this month. Gather is an incredibly beautiful book with an elegant collection of recipes that still have a homespun quality to them. We are pleased to offer three copies of Gather to our EYB Members in the US. The contest ends April 24, 2017.
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Mamma: Reflections on the Food That Makes Us by Mina Holland is a collection of oral histories with recipes exploring the influence of family on our relationship with food. A fascinating trip around the globe, the book features interviews with some of the world's best-loved cooks including Jamie Oliver, Yotam Ottolenghi, Claudia Roden, and more. We are pleased to offer two copies of this title to our EYB Members worldwide, and one US Member will also win a pasta maker. The contest ends April 25, 2017.
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Vibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Brooklyn by Chitra Agrawal, the chef and owner of Brooklyn Delhi in New York, takes us on a culinary journey to her mother's hometown of Bangalore and back to Brooklyn. The contest for three copies of Vibrant India is open to EYB Members in the US and ends April 26, 2017.
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Scraps, Wilt & Weeds: Turning Wasted Food into Plenty features 100 recipes by Mads Refslund, one of the initial partners at Noma, the world-renowned Danish restaurant. He and his co-author show us how to use local ingredients in a sustainable, no-waste fashion. We are pleased to offer three copies of this title to our EYB Members in the US and Canada. This contest expires April 27, 2017.
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Melissa Clark, the New York Times bestselling author and one of the most beloved food and recipe writers of our generation, returns with a comprehensive and practical cookbook. Dinner: Changing the Game is all about options: inventive, unfussy food with unexpected flavor. We're giving away three copies of the book to EYB Members in the US. The contest ends April 29, 2017.
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Dulce de Leche: Recipes, Stories, & Sweet Traditions by Josephine Caminos Oria is a cookbook and memoir rolled into one. The Buenos Aires born author and founder of La Dorita, a small-batch, all-natural line of dulce de leche products, shares stories and recipes. The contest for three copies of this title is open to EYB Members in the US and ends April 29, 2017.
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Home Cook: Over 300 Delicious Fuss-Free Recipes by Thomasina Miers is an inspiring guide for the home cook, about enjoying good food any day of the week. The legendary Miers, founder of Wahaca and contributor to Guardian Weekend, has collected her most-loved recipes in this volume. We are pleased to offer three copies of this title to EYB Members in the UK. The contest expires April 30, 2017.
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Sicily: Recipes from an Italian Island by Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi is a visual feast of Sicily's rich history with absolutely stunning photographs as vibrant and fresh as the food itself. Sicilian food has Italian as well as Greek, Spanish, French, and Arab influences. The contest for three copies of Sicily is open to EYB Members in the US and ends May 1, 2017.
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