EP 69 Cooking Up Integration: The Settlement Cook Book

<p>From a culinary guide with the goal of assimilation to a symbol of cultural recognition, we’ll dive into a cookbook that bridged cultures and funded social programs. This cookbook taught immigrant women to cook American dishes and became a cultural talisman passed down generations. It’s a story that showcases how one cookbook became a powerful tool for integration and resilience.</p><p>The changing of the seasons sets the stage for our discussion of the third wave of immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As a massive wave of European immigrants hit the shores of the United States, personal, economic and social challenges crashed into established communities.</p><p>We focus on one Mid-Western community, a social service agency, and a cookbook that was much, much more than a collection of recipes.</p><p>Listen in as we discuss share the history, the impact, and our thoughts on Mrs. Simon Kandor’s <em>The Settlement Cook Book, the way to a man’s heart</em>.</p><h4><strong>Sources We Found Helpful for this Episode</strong> </h4><h4><a href="https://tastecooking.com/the-settlement-cookbook-116-years-and-40-editions-later/" rel="nofollow">The Settlement Cookbook: 116 Years and 40 Editions Later</a></h4><p><a href="https://www.heyalma.com/this-20th-century-jewish-immigrant-cookbook-inspired-the-ultimate-dinner-party/" rel="nofollow">This 20th Century Jewish Immigrant Cookbook Inspired the Ultimate Dinner Party, Hey Alma</a></p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/84555/9781324004516" rel="nofollow">Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America</a>, by Mayukh Sen</p><h4><strong>Books We Think You’ll Enjoy Reading</strong></h4><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/84555/9781324004516" rel="nofollow">Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America</a>, by Mayukh Sen</p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/84555/9781626542570" rel="nofollow">The Settlement Cookbook,</a> by Mrs. Simon Kander</p><h2>Transcript</h2><p>🎧 <a href="https://share.descript.com/view/xcRMvk