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1960 Cookbook Gave Housewives Permission to Hate Cooking
Acts of KindnessApr 24

1960 Cookbook Gave Housewives Permission to Hate Cooking

When Peg Bracken published "The I Hate to Cook Book" in 1960, she broke the cardinal rule of womanhood: she admitted that cooking dinner every night felt miserable. Her honest, funny recipes sold three million copies and quietly revolutionized how women thought about their role in the kitchen.

Upworthy3 min read
2 Friends Rescue Centuries-Old Indian Recipes in New Book
Acts of KindnessMar 24

2 Friends Rescue Centuries-Old Indian Recipes in New Book

Food writers Anisha Rachel Oommen and Aysha Tanya have compiled 200-year-old family recipes from across India into a cookbook that preserves culinary traditions in danger of being lost forever. Their project started as a digital archive and became a physical treasure trove of heirloom dishes passed down through generations.

The Better India3 min read
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SolutionsMar 19

Tabasco Chef Lupita Vidal Wins Global Food Award

A chef from overlooked Tabasco, Mexico traveled 8,000 miles to Qatar to showcase her state's forgotten cuisine on the world stage. Her cookbook about regional dishes just earned international recognition after a decade of documenting local recipes.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
9 Resources Make Going Vegan Easy and Delicious
SolutionsFeb 18

9 Resources Make Going Vegan Easy and Delicious

Curious about plant-based eating but not sure where to begin? A new roundup of cookbooks, influencers, and newsletters makes the transition to vegan meals easier than ever.

Good Good Good3 min read
Star Chef Takes Time Off to Care for Dying Dog
Acts of KindnessFeb 6

Star Chef Takes Time Off to Care for Dying Dog

When cookbook sensation Nagi Maehashi announced she was stepping back from work to care for her 14-year-old golden retriever Dozer, she sparked a conversation about making space for pet grief. Experts say her openness is helping normalize what pet owners need most during heartbreaking goodbyes.

ABC Australia2 min read
Chef Writes 550-Page Japanese Cookbook With Zero Photos
InnovationJan 28

Chef Writes 550-Page Japanese Cookbook With Zero Photos

A chef who lost his job during the pandemic turned his passion into a massive encyclopedia of Japanese cooking—with no pictures or recipes. Keita Wojciechowski's unique approach celebrates culinary knowledge for knowledge's sake.

Japan Times3 min read
1929 Cookbook by Italy's First Food Writer Still Sells
InnovationJan 26

1929 Cookbook by Italy's First Food Writer Still Sells

A cookbook written by a pioneering Italian woman in 1929 has sold over one million copies and never gone out of print. Ada Boni broke barriers as one of Italy's first food writers when women rarely led culinary careers.

Japan Today2 min read