Ida Bailey Allen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ida Bailey Allen
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| Born | January 30, 1885 |
| Died | July 16, 1973 (aged 88) Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
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| Other names | The Nation's Homemaker |
| Occupation | Chef Journalist Radio personality Author |
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| Cooking style | Cuisine of the United States |
Ida Cogswell Bailey Allen (born January 30, 1885 – died July 16, 1973) was a famous American chef and writer. Many people knew her as "The Nation's Homemaker." She wrote over 50 cookbooks! Experts in old cookbooks called her "The original domestic goddess." This means she was one of the first big stars in home cooking.
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Early Life
Ida Bailey Allen was born in 1885. Her hometown was Danielson, Connecticut.
Her Amazing Career
Starting as a Food Editor
In 1924, Ida Bailey Allen became a food editor. She worked for the Sunday New York American newspaper. This was just the start of her exciting career.
A Radio Star
By 1928, Ida had her own radio show. It was on during the daytime. The next year, her show became even longer, lasting two hours! She did more than just talk on the radio. She also produced her show and sold her own advertisements. This was a new idea at the time. Instead of one big company paying for the whole show, she sold small ads to many different companies.
Her radio show ended in 1932. After that, she started a new cooking show. This show was shared across many radio stations. It was part of the Columbia Broadcasting System.
First Female TV Food Host
Ida Bailey Allen also made history on television. She was the first woman to host a food show on TV. Her show was called Mrs. Allen and the Chef.
Writing and Helping Others
Ida was also an editor for several popular magazines. She wrote the "Three Meals a Day" column for Good Housekeeping. She was also the Home Economics Editor for Pictorial Review and Woman's World.
She founded and was president of the National Radio Home-Makers Club. During World War II, the U.S. government asked her to be a lecturer. She helped teach people about food during the war.
A Home for Homemaking
Ida once lived in a special apartment in 400 Madison Avenue, New York City. Visitors could come and see the newest ideas for homemaking. They could also watch her team create and test new recipes.
In 1932, she wrote a book for Coca-Cola. It was called When You Entertain. This book was very popular. Over 375,000 copies were sold in less than six months!
Her Final Years
Ida Bailey Allen passed away on July 16, 1973. She died in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Books She Wrote
Ida Bailey Allen wrote many books. Here are some of them:
- For The Bride - Helpful Hints Practical Suggestions and Valuable Records. (1922 & 1923)
- Home Partners, or, Seeing the Family Through (1924)
- Your Foods and You (1929)
- Gastronomique: A Cookbook for Gourmets (1962)
- Best Loved Recipes of the American People (1973)
See also
In Spanish: Ida Bailey Allen para niños
