“Lipton Recipes”

Have you ever felt like eating soup, but did not feel like toiling over the stove? Ever wonder how instant soup came to be? This exhibit will answer all of your questions and perhaps, you may even develop a new interest in culinary ephemera. Lipton Recipes cook booklet was produced by Thomas. J. Lipton Limited in Toronto, Canada. Incorporated in this cook booklet are many diverse recipes including 6 soup recipes, 5 casserole recipes, 7 dips and sauces recipes, and 3 tea recipes. This exhibit will examine the content in the cook booklet by unpacking the artifact, exploring the bigger picture, and assessing the artifactual value.