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Introduction
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1878 - American Home Cookbook
Women were the primary caretakers in households. The Ladies of Detroit and Other Cities wrote one of the first known cookbooks. The book contains extremely simple, basic "recipes" for women to follow. Many recipes were published without being tested, but it was a good start to embracing at home cooking. -
1910 - First Economics Class
Cooking economics classes were not high demand and not widely accepted for the longest time. This was until Mrs. Grace Smith Bryan from Fayetteville High School was able to get eleven high school girls credit for her home cooking economics class. The photo shows the girls examining what Mrs. Bryan is demonstrating, deepening their understanding on food and cooking. This was a major milestone in home cooking. -
1925 - Toaster
In the 1920s, basic appliances began arising. One of the most prevalent was the toaster, in 1925. Obviously it looks "old," but this was new and a major advancement in home cooking. It allowed women to explore new foods and cooking processes. -
1930- Stove
In the 1930's, more complex appliances began forming. One of the most prevalent is the stove, in 1930. Again, this gave women more depth to cooking and opens up stronger opportunities. This was a major, positive advancement in home cooking. -
1967 - TV Broadcasting "How To..."
