Goodreads
Goodreads asked Becky Libourel Diamond:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Becky Libourel Diamond I found out about James W. Parkinson and his Thousand Dollar Dinner while doing the research for my first book, Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America's First Cooking School. Parkinson's mother Eleanor was a contemporary and possible competitor to Mrs. Goodfellow, as they were both pastry cooks/confectioners.

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more