"Mona Holmes shared her experience at a LitFest panel, stating, 'I swear to God, when I don't want to go shopping after work I [input] a bunch of ingredients already in my cupboard and fridge and say, 'Make me a menu.' I love my cookbook collection, but I'm not sure that after reading for my job all day I want to crack open a book and read some more to come up with a recipe.'"
"'Maybe cookbooks are better for reading,' suggested Pasadena Star News columnist Larry Wilson, who moderated the panel. This sentiment reflects a growing trend where cookbooks are appreciated more for their narrative and aesthetic value rather than practical use in the kitchen."
Cookbooks are often not read linearly; many users browse for recipes that match their cooking style. Increasingly, individuals like Eater L.A. editor Mona Holmes are turning to AI for menu planning, inputting available ingredients to generate meal ideas. Holmes expressed a preference for AI over traditional cookbooks, especially after a long workday. The panel discussion suggested that while cookbooks may be better suited for reading, they are not always used for actual cooking.
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