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Joy of Cooking Fully Revised and Updated

Irma S. Rombauer

“Generation after generation,

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Stuff You Should Know

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Stuff You Should Know

It was mentioned as suggesting the use of a waffle iron for making a grilled cheese, which was viewed as a precursor to the panini.

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But then someone finally says, why don't you put some butter on it and throw it in a pan? Yeah. And then Irma Rombauer, who wrote The Joy of Cooking all the way back in 1953, said, I've got one even b...

— Episode: Short Stuff: Salute the Grilled Cheese

Episode: Short Stuff: Salute the Grilled Cheese

It was mentioned as suggesting the use of a waffle iron for making a grilled cheese, which was viewed as a precursor to the panini.

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But then someone finally says, why don't you put some butter on it and throw it in a pan? Yeah. And then Irma Rombauer, who wrote The Joy of Cooking all the way back in 1953, said, I've got one even better.

Episode: Short Stuff: Salute the Grilled Cheese

It was mentioned as including a recipe that involved a waffle iron to make a sandwich that was considered a precursor to the panini.

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But then Irma Rombauer, who wrote The Joy of Cooking all the way back in 1953, said, I've got one even better.

Freakonomics Radio

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Freakonomics Radio

It was referenced as an example of a general cookbook written by a white woman, while Samin's background as a brown person presented a challenge in the publishing world.

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the only general cookbooks that exist are The Joy of Cooking by a White Lady.

— Episode: Extra: Samin Nosrat Always Wanted to Be...

Episode: Extra: Samin Nosrat Always Wanted to Be Famous

It was referenced as an example of a general cookbook written by a white woman, while Samin's background as a brown person presented a challenge in the publishing world.

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the only general cookbooks that exist are The Joy of Cooking by a White Lady.

99% Invisible

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99% Invisible

It was described as a four-inch thick hardcover book that was torn apart down the spine, possibly during shipping.

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My four-inch thick hardcover joy of cooking had been torn apart down the spine, like a weightlifter had used it for some feat of strength.

— Episode: Dead Letter Office

Episode: Dead Letter Office

It was described as a four-inch thick hardcover book that was torn apart down the spine, possibly during shipping.

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My four-inch thick hardcover joy of cooking had been torn apart down the spine, like a weightlifter had used it for some feat of strength.

How I Built This with Guy Raz

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How I Built This with Guy Raz

Christina Tosi mentioned the book as her favorite cookbook at the time, highlighting its pie section as the inspiration for her Crack Pie. She described it as equal parts dorky and historical, noting its lack of pictures and reliance on text. The discussion emphasized how the book’s classic recipes influenced her creative process.

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Episode: Live Episode! Milk Bar: Christina Tosi (2019)

It was mentioned as Christina Tosi's favourite cookbook at the time, particularly the pie section which inspired her to create crack pie, which was initially a failed attempt at a Chess Pie.

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And my favorite cookbook at the time is still Today is the Joy of Cooking. It's like equal parts dorky and historical.

Episode: Live Episode! Milk Bar: Christina Tosi

It was Christina's favorite cookbook at the time, particularly the pie section, and inspired her to create the Crack Pie using basic pantry items.

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My favorite cookbook at the time is still today is the joy of cooking. It's like equal parts dorky and historical, and there's like not really pictures. So you have to really be into the words.

The Headlines

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The Headlines

In the episode, Tracy Mumford compared a newly translated Italian cookbook to the ubiquitous American kitchen staple, noting that many households have a copy of the book. The discussion highlighted the book’s status as a familiar reference point for American cooking, and the tone was a casual acknowledgment rather than a recommendation.

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The show likened the newlytranslated Italian cookbook to the ubiquitous American kitchen staple Joy of Cooking.

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Basically, if you think about how many American kitchens have a copy of Joy of Cooking in there, same thing.

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