Teachers and school librarians know that giving students the freedom to choose what to read from a variety of materials is the most effective way to foster a love of reading. Curiosity, pre-existing interests, or even a desire for connection cause students to reach for books that inform instead of entertain. But a genre of books is often left out of a school library's nonfiction collection: cookbooks. Of all the strategies used by teachers and school librarians to promote reading, finding a topic of common interest is one of the most effective. Because we all eat, cookbooks and stories about food are sure to entice readers of all ages. Everyone has a personal connection with food. Educators can take advantage of that fact. Culinary literacy resources are abundant in a variety of formats and can be used to support teachers and students across multiple disciplines.