February 2021 – Betty Crocker 101

Our month-long free class on the history of Betty Crocker will take place throughout February 2021 – just in time to celebrate Betty Crocker’s 100th anniversary!

Join us in our Betty Crocker 101 Facebook group classroom, where class discussions will take place.

Our textbook is recommended but not required. It’s “Finding Betty Crocker: The Secret Life of America’s First Lady of Food,” by Susan Marks (2007) (#affiliate link).

Reading Schedule:

February 1-7: 

Chapter One: The Making of an American Myth

February 8-14:

Chapter Two: Betty Goes Hollywood

Chapter Three: On Betty’s Watch

February 15-21:

Chapter Four: Bake Someone Happy

Chapter Five: Just Add Water!

February 22-28:

Chapter Six: Kitchens of the World

Chapter Seven: Strangely Familiar