But the book claims that Paula Logan didn’t win her case this was a misrepresentation in my eyes, though it might not make a difference to children. The story in the book matches most of the actual cookie war incident except that the company names are fictionalised.
Here are a few minor points that make me unsure of my feelings: The adult in me though is left a little at odds. So children might be happy with this book. Grandma of course is the formidable head and caretaker who doesn’t shy away from vocalising her feelings. The characters in Beth’s family are interesting. This adjusting behaviour would be a good reminder for all children that family is still important. Beth shows a lot of courage and determination in following her dreams while still complying with her family’s traditional requirements. Of course, this basic cookie war is jazzed up with Beth’s artistic dreams acting as a source of family conflict in the story. The cookie war is brought to life in an interesting way that might amuse children at corporate behaviour. (More details HERE.)Īs a children’s book, this story fares decently well. In 1989 the dispute was settled out of court. Edna, while remaining neutral yet amused, helped facilitate these interactions. Lawyers collected cookie recipes through advertisements in Mennonite and Amish newspapers and Old Order Mennonite women were paid to bake demonstration cookies. Bevvy Martin's recipe for Rigglevake cookies in ‘Food That Really Schmecks’ came to the attention of lawyers from both sides as an example of crisp and chewy cookies that could be said to be in the public domain.
In the early 1980s, Proctor & Gamble sued Nabisco, claiming that Nabisco had violated its patent for a baking process that made cookies both crisp and chewy. It was based on Old Order Mennonite recipes from Waterloo County, Canada. Edna Staebler had published her bestselling cookbook, Food That Really Schmecks, in 1968. My search online led me to the following information. This little middle grade fiction is based on actual events. The entire story is written in the first person perspective of Beth. Acting as the mediator is cookbook author Edna Staebler, who tries to make peace between the two parties and provide a happy ending to everyone.
Grandma is determined not to allow her recipe book out of her sight. However, one day, a New York lawyer named Paula Logan makes an appearance on their doorstep, demanding Grandma’s cookie recipe in order to win a multi-million dollar lawsuit. However, as a girl in the Mennonite community, her life is runs on a set schedule and art isn’t part of it. Twelve year old Beth wants to be an artist.
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