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Cookbooks reflect Americans’ wideranging and alwayschanging tastes. The Henry Ford’s Historic Recipe Bank, with nearly 200 examples selected from our expansive cookbook collection, traces that history — and just might inspire your next meal.

ONLINE In the historic kitchens of Greenfield Village, presenters demonstrate cooking techniques and recipes dating back to the 18th century. Follow along and give them a try at home with our “Historic Cooking” YouTube playlistc

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Innovative kitchen products from appliance manufacturers like National Presto Industries Inc. anticipate and respond to evolving consumer demands. Presto’s distinctive styling and product names (think PrestoBurger and WeeBakerie) recall decades of change in the kitchen. Transport yourself to the ‘60s and ‘70s with Mel Boldt-designed examples from our Digital Collections

JULIA CHILD: A RECIPE FOR LIFE IS AT HENRY FORD MUSEUM OF AMERICAN INNOVATION THROUGH SEPT. 10. SEE PAGE 78.

WATCH What’s next in home kitchens? Will we create our own plant-based milk at the push of a button? Turn food scraps into fertilizer, right on the countertop? Use smart technology to track the lifespan of our leftovers? The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation profiles inventors working to make these and other new ideas possible. Check out our “Kitchen Innovations” YouTube playlistc