Daniel Clements: Cookbooks can reveal family food secrets
Dec. 19, 2022
Georgian College Chef Technologist Daniel Clements says that to him, a cookbook shelf has always seemed to be a subtle way of peeking into a person’s life.
Cookbooks have always been a household staple in his life and Daniels says he’s watched cookbooks and recipes pass to and from friends, loved ones and strangers. They hold a special place and fill a need for connection that can get lost in our busy modern lives.
Studying ancient cookbooks makes for a mystical journey through time. If you close your eyes, it’s easy to imagine the cooks hard at work. The heat and flames of roaring fires, platters of the finest fare and the lavish ceremony of presenting intricate meals to the nobles and elite.
– Daniel Clements, Chef Technologist