Cookbook Trends

Where to Discover Fall's Hot New Cookbooks

Fall is the biggest cookbook season of the year. Here's how to stay up on what's new.

Sep 1

What is Flavormaxing and Will it Impact Recipe Writing?

We are living and eating in the hyperflavor era, according to The New York Times. Does that mean recipes will get more complicated?

Jun 1

What Makes a Book Good Enough for Cookbook of the Year?

A bunch of the "best" lists for 2024, and reflections on critics' choices.

Jan 1

Norton Editor Wants "Books from Cooks and Chefs Who Love Words"

For Melanie Tortoroli, it’s about the writing, the storytelling, and the voice.

Nov 15, 2024

If You Want Good Book Promotion, Start Early and Practice, says PR Maven Carrie Bachman

Use small and local venues to rehearse, she says, and work your way up to national press

Aug 15, 2024

People Can't Cook Without a Recipe Photo Now?

This online thread about the importance of cookbook photos over text left me, a word person since childhood, reeling.

May 1, 2024

Cookbook Publisher Jenny Wapner Wants Lots of Storytelling

The richest cookbooks don't shy away from personal stories and honesty, she says.

Feb 15, 2024

You Don't Need an Agent

This head of two prestigious publishing companies says to contact her directly.

Oct 15, 2022

What a Top Cookbook Photographer Wants from You

A Q&A with Aubrie Pick

Dec 15, 2021

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