To Die For : A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes by Rosie Grant (pt.2)

This episode introduces the remarkable journey of Rosie Grant, a woman who undertook a pilgrimage to unearth cherished family recipes inscribed on gravestones, culminating in the creation of a unique cookbook. Throughout our discourse, we delve into the motivations behind her extraordinary endeavor, exploring how the act of collecting these recipes serves as a cherished means of honoring the deceased while preserving familial legacies. As we navigate this topic, we reflect on the significance of food as a conduit for connection and memory, particularly during the impending holiday season when families gather to share meals. We also touch upon the evolving dynamics of modern cemeteries, which increasingly serve as spaces for celebration and remembrance, rather than mere resting places. Ultimately, we encourage our listeners to embrace these traditions, fostering deeper connections with loved ones, both living and departed, through the shared experience of food and memory.

Rosie Grant

Rosie Grant is the creator behind @GhostlyArchive on TikTok and Instagram, where she researches and re-creates recipes found on gravestones. She works at the Center for the Study of Women at UCLA and is currently working on a food studies certificate at the UCLA Extension School. She received her Masters in Library Science (MLIS) at the University of Maryland with a concentration in digital archives in 2022, where she got to combine her love of food writing, cemeteries, and archival work. The gravestone recipe project first began during her digital archives internship at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC.