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Video: A cookbook combines Minnesotan's passion for food and people

Dec 23, 2021 06:56AM ● By Editor

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From WDIO-TV - December 22, 2021


Noah Wilcox is a banker by day. But the Grand Rapids man is more than comfortable behind a kitchen counter as well. He's loved cooking and food since he started working in a restaurant at the age of 12.

And during the pandemic, he wrote down his favorite recipes. "It's a project I never thought I'd get to until I retired. Very exciting to commit the words to paper," he told us.

The book is called It's in the Giving, and features evening specialties, starters, and more. He dedicated it to his wife, Julie, who he calls his best friend, and who is the baker of the family. And it's for those he's cooked for. 

"Cooking has always brought people together and has created memories. And I think it evokes memories, much like music can. It's really brought me a lot of personal joy, to be able to share recipes with people I love and who I've cooked for all these years. It is really special." It all started with trying to perfect the meatball, which he finally did after 100s of tries. 

Here's the recipe and how-tos: Making the meatballs

Each recipe also has a personal note or a tip to help make it even better. The artist who illustrated the book is Deb Page, who used to own Frame Up.

If you want to pick up a copy for yourself or a loved one they are sold at:

Duluth Pack in Duluth
Frame Up in Grand Rapids
Red Willow in Grand Rapids
Lake and Company in Grand Rapids
Ampersand in Edina
Five Swans in Wayzata


To see the original story and read related articles, follow this link to the WDIO-TV website. https://www.wdio.com/news/cookbook-meatball-noah-wilcox-food-people/6339814/

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