Cleora Butler facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cleora Butler
Born	1901
Died	November 1985  (aged 83–84)

Cleora Butler was a very talented chef, caterer, and cookbook writer. She lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and became well-known for her amazing cooking and her special book about food.

Who Was Cleora Butler?

Cleora Butler was born in 1901 and passed away in 1985. She spent many years working with food. First, she was a chef, which means she cooked delicious meals. She was also a caterer, preparing food for parties and events. Cleora Butler was based in Tulsa, a city in Oklahoma.

Her Famous Cookbook

In 1985, Cleora Butler wrote a book called Cleora's Kitchens: The Memoir of a Cook and Eight Decades of Great American Food. A memoir is like a diary or a story about someone's life. In her book, Cleora shared her experiences as a cook. She worked as a "house cook," meaning she cooked for families in their homes in Tulsa.

Her book was very special. It told stories about her life and included many great American recipes. The famous Gourmet magazine even named Cleora's Kitchens the best cookbook of the year. This was a huge honor for her and her work.