Becky Libourel Diamond

A food writer, librarian and historian, Becky Libourel Diamond has had a varied career combining writing and research. Her latest book is The Gilded Age Cookbook, published by Globe Pequot in August 2023. Her previous book, The Thousand Dollar Dinner, tells the unique story of a nineteenth century “Top Chef”-style competition between Philadelphia restauranteur James Parkinson and the Delmonico family of New York. She is also the author of Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America’s Cooking School, a successful nineteenth century pastry chef who also ran an innovative cooking school for young woman – a Philadelphia first. She is currently working on a book of Gilded Age holiday stories and recipes.

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