Kitchen Objects: Tracing History, Love, and Resistance

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell - This novel is described as the untold story that inspired Shakespeare's greatest masterpiece.
• "Athens Food Stories" by Diane Kochilas - A cookbook focusing on Greek food, with the author being referred to as the Julia Child of Greek cuisine.
• "Opa" by Helena and Vicky Maroulis - This cookbook focuses on the more casual food found in Greek tavernas.
• "My Cambodia" by Nite Yun - A rare Cambodian cookbook in English, authored by a local restaurateur.
• "Family Style" - A graphic novel-style cookbook focusing on Vietnamese food memoirs.
• "Noodles, Rice, and Everything Nice" - A graphic novel-style cookbook focusing on Thai food memoirs.
• "Cold Kitchen" by Carolyn Eden - A memoir-style cookbook that writes about the Central European region.
• "The King Cookbook" by Claire de Boer, Jess Shadbolt, and Annie Shi - Features dishes inspired by Southern France and Italy, with a focus on hearty country food.
• "Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing" - A cookbook from the famous New York deli, featuring Jewish food, smoked fish, and bagels.
• "Bistro Paul Bert" - A cookbook from a classic Parisian bistro, known for traditional, hearty food.
• "Mokonuts" - A cookbook from a popular Parisian restaurant known for its great food.
• "Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking" - A book that delves into the science of Indian cooking, particularly focusing on spices.
• "Lingering" by Hetty McKinnon - A vegetarian cookbook by a beloved writer, focusing on sharing plates and communal dining.
• "Korean Vegan Homemade" by Joanne Molinaro - A vegan cookbook by the author of "Korean Vegan," focusing on homemade Korean vegan dishes.
• "Bubula" - A cool Middle Eastern-inspired vegan cookbook.
• "Something From Nothing" by Alison Roman - A cookbook for beginners, teaching how to cook with pantry staples.
• "Dorie's Cookies" by Dorie Greenspan - The first cookie book by an author known for infallible baking recipes.
• "Accidental Seed Heroes" - Profiles farmers creating new and sustainable crops from seeds, avoiding large agricultural corporations.
• "The New World Atlas of Coffee" - A comprehensive deep dive into the subject of coffee.
• "Vegan Creamery" - A popular book for making vegan creamery products.
• "Steakhouse" by Eric Wareheim - A book profiling steakhouses across the country.
• "The Illustrated Catalog of American Fruits and Nuts" (USGA) - A beautiful coffee table book from the USGA's pomological watercolor collection.
• "The Illustrated Catalog of American Mushrooms" (USGA) - A beautiful coffee table book from the USGA's mushroom collection.
• "Kapusta" - A cookbook focused on vegetable-forward recipes from Eastern Europe, highlighting five humble vegetables.
• "The Heart Shaped Tin" by Bee Wilson - A book exploring the emotional significance of kitchen objects and the stories they tell.
• "The Secret of Cooking" by Bee Wilson - A cookbook that includes a Syrian lentil recipe.
• "Mess" by Barry Yourgrau - A book about hoarding that offers insightful analogies about objects and memories.
• "Tools for Food" by Karin Maïnet - A book that explores the history, design, and cultural significance of kitchen tools from around the world.

Research & Studies

• Paul Rozin's experiments on food choices and contagion - Researched how people react to objects that have been in contact with unpleasant things, even after sterilization, demonstrating that "once in contact, always in contact" belief.
• Russell Belk's work on personal mementos - Consumer scientist whose quote highlights how personal mementos make our past a treasure, saving memories from being ephemeral.
• Regina Lee Blaszczyk's historical research on American consumers and tableware - Her work revealed that late 19th and early 20th-century American consumers spent an average of 13% of their annual income on tableware due to "chinamania."

People Mentioned

• Chloe Zhao (Director) - Directed the film "Hamnet."
• Daniel Craig (Actor) - Returns as Detective Benoit Blanc in "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery."
• Diane Kochilas - Author of "Athens Food Stories," referred to as the Julia Child of Greek food.
• Helena Maroulis (Author) - Co-author of "Opa."
• Vicky Maroulis (Author) - Co-author of "Opa."
• Nite Yun (Restaurateur/Author) - Author of "My Cambodia."
• Carolyn Eden (Writer/Author) - Author of "Cold Kitchen," known for writing about Central European region.
• Claire de Boer (Restaurateur/Author) - Co-author of "The King Cookbook."
• Jess Shadbolt (Restaurateur/Author) - Co-author of "The King Cookbook."
• Annie Shi (Restaurateur/Author) - Co-author of "The King Cookbook."
• Hetty McKinnon (Writer/Author) - Author of "Lingering," a beloved vegetarian cookbook writer.
• Joanne Molinaro (Author/Online Personality) - Author of "Korean Vegan Homemade" and creator of the "Korean Vegan" website.
• Alison Roman (Author) - Author of "Something From Nothing."
• Dorie Greenspan (Author) - Author of "Dorie's Cookies," known for her baking recipes.
• Eric Wareheim (Author) - Author of "Steakhouse."
• Bee Wilson (Writer/Author) - Author of "The Heart Shaped Tin" and "The Secret of Cooking."
• Barry Yourgrau (Author) - Author of "Mess," a book about hoarding.
• Karin Maïnet (Independent Design Curator, Writer, Producer) - Author of "Tools for Food."
• Richard Linklater (Filmmaker) - Directed the film "Blue Moon."
• Ethan Hawke (Actor) - Stars in "Blue Moon."
• Margaret Qualley (Actor) - Stars in "Blue Moon."
• Bobby Cannavale (Actor) - Stars in "Blue Moon."
• Andrew Scott (Actor) - Stars in "Blue Moon."
• Scarlett Johansson (Filmmaker) - Directed the film "Eleanor The Great."
• June Squibb (Actor) - Stars in "Eleanor The Great."
• Rukmini Callimachi (New York Times Reporter) - Discussed her research on china collections and the story of Ashley Dulong.
• Ashley Dulong - Featured in Rukmini Callimachi's New York Times article for her inherited china collection.
• Laura Jane Briggs - Ashley Dulong's great-great-grandmother who purchased the Haviland china set.

Organizations & Institutions

• USGA (United States Golf Association) - Mentioned as the source for "The Illustrated Catalog of American Fruits and Nuts" and "The Illustrated Catalog of American Mushrooms."
• Montreal Holocaust Museum - Location of Jacob Heim's handmade spoon.

Websites & Online Resources

• The Korean Vegan - Joanne Molinaro's website mentioned in relation to her cookbook.
• eBay - Mentioned as a place to search for vintage teapots and to potentially replace pieces of china.
• TikTok - Mentioned for its posts related to utensils and people's opinions on them.
• Facebook groups (e.g., "Beautiful Table Settings for America") - Used by Rukmini Callimachi to find interviewees for her article on fine china.
• KCRW.com/goodfood - The podcast's website where listeners can find links to stories and photos.

Other Resources

• "Hamnet" (Film) - Directed by Chloe Zhao, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, inspired by Shakespeare's masterpiece.
• "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" (Film) - Starring Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc.
• "Blue Moon" (Film) - Directed by Richard Linklater, starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott.
• "Eleanor The Great" (Film) - Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, starring June Squibb.
• DK (Penguin Random House) - Publisher of the "Science of" series of books.
• Haviland and Company - A brand of china considered high-end, used in the White House, and purchased by Laura Jane Briggs.