The Joy of Cooking

Picture this: The Joy of Cooking saunters into the Greatest Cookbooks of All Time league like it owns the place. And why not? This culinary bible has been bossing kitchens since your grandma's grandma was burning toast. Fans swear by its every recipe, while critics can't get over how it treats celery like a main ingredient. It's like watching your favorite eccentric aunt dominate Thanksgiving—equal parts admiration and mild confusion. No fence-sitting here, folks. You either worship at its flour-dusted altar or scoff at its old-school charm.