"Betty Crocker and Her Cookbook That Changed How America Cooks" at La Salle Public Library

On Saturday, December 19th at 2:00 p.m., the La Salle Public Library will virtually host Historian Leslie Goddard, when she presents, "Betty Crocker and Her Cookbook That Changed How America Cooks."  

Long before Martha Stewart, there was Betty Crocker.  In 1950, her Picture Cook Book hit shelves, with sales that rivaled that of another book, The Bible.   To date, it has sold more than 75 million copies.   Created in 1921, by a flour company, Betty Crocker became the most famous and the most trusted advisor to American cooks.  In this fun, illustrated lecture, Leslie Goddard, looks at how Betty Crocker was invented, why her cookbook has endured, and what makes her so iconic. 

Leslie Goddard is a scholar and an award-winning actress who has been presenting history programs for more than ten years.   She holds a PH.D. from Northwestern University specializing in American studies and U.S. history as well as a master's degree in theater.  A former museum director, she is the author of two books on history and currently works full-time as an author and public speaker.   Her programs have been presented for hundreds of museums, libraries, senior centers, clubs, and other organizations around the country.  

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.  Register by going to https://bit.ly/37cvZ8j If you prefer to connect to this program using an IPAD or smartphone, rather than a computer, need more information, or have questions, please contact Rachael Blomquist, Digital Content Librarian at rblomquist@lasalle.lib.il.us or call the Library at 815-223-2341.