Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast.

If you are interested in turning what you know into a cookbook, join me for my upcoming on-demand masterclass How to Stop Dreaming About Writing a Cookbook with a Clear Plan.

Today I’m talking with Katherine Anderson, owner of The London Plane, a restaurant, flower shop, and bakery that became a meaningful community gathering space.

When The London Plane closed in 2023, Katherine chose not to let the story end there. In this conversation, we talk about the vision behind her book, The London Plane Flower & Cook Book, created to capture the spirit of the space and preserve what it meant to so many people.

Inside this episode:

  • How the restaurant, flower shop, and bakery came together to create a one-of-a-kind collaborative experience
  • The decision to document and carry forward the space after its closure in 2023
  • What it looked like to include seasonal recipes, including dishes inspired by flowers, alongside the restaurant’s chef’s contributed recipes
  • Katherine’s self-publishing journey and her perspective for aspiring cookbook authors

This episode is a reminder that a cookbook can become a lasting expression of a place while holding its spirit, its creativity, and the community it gathered.

Things We Mention in This Episode:

How to Stop Dreaming About Writing a Cookbook Masterclass

Kentucky Fresh Cookbook

Tasting Kentucky Favorite Recipes from the Bluegrass State

London Plane Flower & Cook Book

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