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Leslie Goddard presents American Cookbooks: A Lecture

2026-05-07 14:00:00 2026-05-07 15:00:00 America/Chicago Leslie Goddard presents American Cookbooks: A Lecture Historian Leslie Goddard shares the history of American Cookbooks. R Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Thursday, May 07
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-07 14:00:00 2026-05-07 15:00:00 America/Chicago Leslie Goddard presents American Cookbooks: A Lecture Historian Leslie Goddard shares the history of American Cookbooks. R Main Library - Lake Cook Room

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Historian Leslie Goddard shares the history of American Cookbooks. R

Among the thousands of American cookbooks published over the past 250 years, a group of milestone best-sellers have profoundly influenced how we cook and eat. This illustrated talk explores ten notable cookbooks that shaped us, from Fannie Farmer and Irma Rombauer to Julia Child and Craig Claiborne. Dive into  the pages of America’s favorite cookbooks and discover what they tell us about American food culture and eating habits. This is a lecture, not a portrayal.

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