History of Recipe in Timeline
Recipes are essentially instructions for preparing food, often presented as a list of ingredients and step-by-step directions. A sub-recipe, as its name suggests, is a recipe within a recipe, detailing how to make a specific component used in the main dish.
1914: Modern Cookery Remains in Print
Eliza Acton's influential cookbook, Modern Cookery, remained in print until 1914, highlighting its lasting impact on home cooking and recipe writing.
1915: Fannie Farmer Passes Away
American cook and cookbook author Fannie Farmer, known for her comprehensive "The Boston Cooking School Cookbook," passed away in 1915.
June 1946: Cookery Premieres on BBC
The world's first TV cooking show, "Cookery" hosted by Philip Harben, premiered on BBC in June 1946, revolutionizing how recipes were shared.
1982: Net.cooks Newsgroup Created
The first internet newsgroup dedicated to cooking, net.cooks (later rec.food.cooking), was created in 1982, providing a platform for sharing recipes and techniques.
2008: Renewed Focus on Home Cooking
The late-2000s recession in the U.S. led to a renewed focus on home cooking as people sought more affordable and practical ways to eat.
2011: Momofuku Milk Bar Published
Christina Tosi's cookbook, "Momofuku Milk Bar," known for its innovative desserts and inclusion of subrecipes, was published in 2011.
2020: Vegetable Kingdom Published
Terry Bryant's cookbook, "Vegetable Kingdom," featuring creative vegetarian recipes and subrecipes, was published in 2020.
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