Just because a cookbook has recipes and images that leave you drooling, doesn’t mean it’s good for your general well being. At least that’s the message that a group of physicians are putting out. Once again, the dieticians from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have put together a list of the years worst cookbooks. [...]
Let’s breathe some new life into our second and third day traditions. I’m sure you know the feeling. The big day (or days) are over. There’s a pile of gift wrap that has been lovingly stuffed into green plastic garbage bags ready for the curb. And, oh, the fridge is crammed full of delicious [...]
Think for a minute about this kitchen scenario. You pull a printed, old school, ink on paper cookbook from your collection. You turn to what looks like a super delicious recipe for authentic New Orleans gumbo. The recipe seems straightforward enough, but, after reading through it you still have some serious technique questions. You notice [...]
Every so often decisions are made almost effortlessly. Here’s the thing. I didn’t set out to write a “Best of” today. In fact, I had already resigned myself to the reality that the last thing the resource stretched internet bandwidth needed was another regurgitation of the same twenty cookbooks reorganized to suit my purposes [...]
I hope you’re winding down your holiday shopping at this point. Or, maybe if you’re like me, not. It’s the thrill of out hustling hundreds of other last minute shoppers for that special gift that makes this time of year oh so special. And, based on the time I have left, this year is shaping [...]
If you’re looking to pick up a shiny new cookbook release for that special knife wielding someone on your list, time is short. Real short. Here’s a look of what’s new in print and in digital format between now and the 25th. There are some great new releases sure to make any budding chef jump [...]
I know it’s that time of year. But, I’m already suffering from a case of Best Burnout. Best cookbook posts are everywhere. I’m not suggesting that these aren’t well written and thoughtful pieces. It’s just that there’s a swarm of them. I was hoping to write a post highlighting some of my own choices for [...]
The difference between dull and dazzling can be a pretty fine line. I’ve published my own book. It’s hard. There’s a BIG difference between something being “not easy” and something being “hard”. Self publishing is the latter. The book I published wasn’t a cookbook. It wasn’t a tell all novel or a how to [...]
It’s hard to believe that November is already behind us. It seems like just yesterday we were staring fall in the face. Our cookbookman.com website had a fantastic month. Thanks for visiting! In case you were too busy picking the last few fall apples or chasing after your Thanksgiving bird to visit the site, we [...]
Maybe you’ve been busy cleaning up the kitchen from the four day eat-a-thon we commonly refer to as Thanksgiving. Or, maybe you’ve just been at the mall 24/7 trying to find the perfect immersion blender for that special someone. No matter the reason, you may have missed out on some great online cookbook reviews. The [...]