#cookbooks

#cookbooks

Cookbooks have been around for thousands of years; one of the oldest known examples dates to 1700 BCE in Mesopotamia, with recipes etched into clay tablets.

Justin Burke's debut cookbook, Potluck Desserts, is a collection of nostalgic and convivial recipes, including approachable crowd-pleasers like Pineapple Upside Down 'Dump' Cake and Pull-Apart Strawberry Shortcake, emphasizing unity and shared experiences in queer spaces.

According to America's Test Kitchen, rice is commonly served for breakfast in cultures where it is a staple, often paired with various healthy ingredients.

"In our modern culinary world of TikTok recipes and Insta-worthy dishes, nothing will ever replace the satisfaction of having a paper cookbook propped up while cooking."

"I felt like this country gave me so much, I really fell in love with it. A way to give back through food was to educate people about the country and their cuisine and the history, because it's all so intertwined."

MSG has historically faced backlash in the US due to misinformation, yet new cookbooks are showcasing its culinary potential, helping reshape perspectives on this misunderstood ingredient.

Jason Wang's iconic recipes were first served to guests in Flushing, Queens, and now they feature in a cookbook allowing everyone to recreate his famous dishes at home.

I was incorrectly placed in a culinary arts class in high school. Total accident. But when Johnson & Wales came in to do a demo, I felt like they were speaking directly to me. That was my lightning strike.

"Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I'm not the best at drawing but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school." - Carley C.

From 2002 to 2015, Costco published cookbooks that provided customers with creative recipes and cooking inspiration, enhancing their shopping experience with practical meal ideas.

"Ghana to the World: Recipes and Stories That Look Forward While Honoring the Past" by Eric Adjepong offers 100 recipes inspired by the author's first-generation Ghanaian American experience."

Renee Erickson's latest book, Sunlight & Breadcrumbs, combines vibrant recipes with personal reflections, encouraging creativity and enjoyment in cooking—important aspects for modern life.

The Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit offers an accessible way for beginners to dive into painting, allowing them to express their artistic side with step-by-step guidance.