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Former Plain Dealer food writer’s cookbook collection donated to Edwins

Joe Crea’s cookbook collection has been donated to Edwins in Cleveland. The former Plain Dealer writer-editor, who died in 2019, had amassed a massive library, and its donation will help further the education of aspiring restaurant workers.

Joe Crea’s cookbook collection has been donated to Edwins in Cleveland. The former Plain Dealer writer-editor, who died in 2019, had amassed a massive library, and its donation will help further the education of aspiring restaurant workers.Courtesy of Brandon Chrostowski

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – For decades, Joe Crea shared his love of food with readers in Cleveland. Now, that love will continue to be shared with aspiring chefs, servers and others.

Thanks to Crea’s widow, Gretchen, the longtime food writer and editor’s cookbook collection has been donated to Edwins Second Chance Life Skills Center in Cleveland.

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