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Nathalie M. Cooke is a Professor of Literature at McGill University’s Faculty of Arts, specializing in Canadian literature, women’s life writing, and food studies. Her research bridges archival investigation with contemporary cultural analysis, focusing on how textual artifacts—from cookbooks to Victorian newspaper ads—reflect societal changes. She is a co-editor of *Canadian Literary Fare* (Gabrielle Roy Prize winner, 2023) and founder of *Cuizine: The Journal of Canadian Food Cultures*.
Education includes a PhD from the University of Toronto, an M.A. from Cornell, and a B.A. from Queen’s University. Her work spans Canadian literary biography, culinary history, and the intersection of food with identity and communication. Key awards include SSHRC grants for projects on Victorian cryptography and food history, alongside teaching accolades such as the 2022 Lifetime Honorary Membership from the Canadian Historians of Canada.
Research interests emphasize archives and ephemera as windows into everyday life. Current projects include *Tastes and Traditions* (2025), exploring historical menus’ cultural narratives. She has curated exhibitions like *Food for Thought: Riddles and Riddling Ways* and collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives linking rare collections with public engagement.
