FT News Briefing FT Weekend: The story of a stolen cookbook. Plus, Elizabeth Strout
May 28, 2022
Karina Urbach, a historian and granddaughter of the late Alice Urbach, shares the emotional tale of her grandmother's stolen cookbook, highlighting issues of cultural appropriation and culinary legacy during the Holocaust. Elizabeth Strout, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, discusses her creative process and the intricacies behind her beloved characters, Olive Kitteridge and Lucy Barton. She reflects on the deep connections between authors and their characters, and the thrill of bringing stories to life, promising new journeys ahead with her writing.
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Alice's Late-Life Recognition
- Alice Urbach, Karina's grandmother, taught cooking until she was 95.
- She was discovered and featured on American television as the oldest cooking teacher.
Alice's Innovation
- Alice was an innovator, giving lectures on vegetarianism in 1920s Vienna.
- She also introduced catering, a novel concept at the time.
Bridge Bites
- One of Alice's signature dishes was "Bridge Bites," mini sandwiches on cocktail sticks.
- Designed for playing bridge, they allowed eating without interrupting the game.
