Talks at Google B. Dylan Hollis | Baking Across America: A Vintage Recipe Road Trip
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Jul 15, 2025 B. Dylan Hollis, a New York Times bestselling author and social media sensation, brings a delightful twist to vintage baking. He shares his culinary adventure across America, exploring nostalgic recipes from every state. Listeners will enjoy his reflections on the emotional connections people have with old dishes and the charm of retro Americana. Dylan also discusses embracing authenticity in content creation, encouraging others to find their niche. With humor and heart, he invites us to savor the stories behind each bake.
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Recipe Pride Sparks Book Idea
- B. Dylan Hollis discovered the cultural pride tied to recipes like St. Louis gooey butter cake through social media reactions.
- This sparked the idea to organize his cookbook by states and shoot recipes on location across America.
Recipes Evoke Strong Nostalgia
- Recipes serve as conduits for nostalgia, evoking strong memories tied to people and places.
- Baking old recipes can recreate personal and collective histories beyond the food itself.
Quarantine Boredom Launches Career
- Dylan began baking and filming old recipes out of boredom during the 2020 quarantine.
- An estate sale cookbook with a pork cake recipe triggered viral interest, leading to receiving 300 pounds of cookbooks from fans.
