Georgia Gilmore deserves a statue.

Georgia Gilmore deserves a statue.

In this month's newsletter, we're sharing stories of black women in food for Black History Month.  And as a cookbook store owner, my Roman Empire is thinking about how Georgia Gilmore deserves a statue in every town square. Everyone can certainly find something inspirational about a fiery black woman living in the Jim Crow South deftly using comfort food as her primary weapon against oppression.
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What does it take to create an award-willing cookbook?

What does it take to create an award-willing cookbook?

This past summer I had the honor of participating as an IACP Cookbook Award judge and it was a surprising, enlightening, and rewarding experience.  While I can't tell you what category I judged, I can give you a little insight into the process, what it takes to write an award-winning cookbook, and why the top cookbooks deserve space on your bookshelf.
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2023 IACP Cookbook Awards Finalists

2023 IACP Cookbook Awards Finalists

2022 was a blockbuster year for amazing cookbooks. And while there are a ton of cookbook awards given out each year, some of the most prestigious awards are given by the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP).  All cookbook category finalists were announced in early August and the final awards will be handed out during the 2023 IACP Summit on September 29th. See if your favorites are on the list!
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