# Celebrity-Authored Cookbooks This Family-Friendly Cookbook is Authored by Singer Kelis By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/familyfriendly-cookbook References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/16199-kelis-cookbook-does-not-bring-all-the-boys-to-the-yard) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Life-Plate-Recipes-around/dp/0857833014?tag=trenhunt0f-20) 'My Life on a Plate' is a family-friendly cookbook created by an unlikely chef. While Kelis is primarily known for her hip-hop hits, the singer is also a certified chef. Now Kelis is demonstrating her talents in the kitchen with a recipe book designed for the home cook. My Life on a Plate is a family-friendly cookbook inspired by the singer's [world travels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ive-been-cooking). The book is divided into five distinct sections that range from party starters to treats. Each recipe is prefaced with a personal story from Kelis, giving the book a more conversational tone. The recipes are designed to be enjoyed by the whole family, with creative influences drawn from all over the globe. My Life on a Plate is likely to appeal to fans of the singer who are interested in exploring Kelis' transition into the culinary world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity-authored Cookbooks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with celebrities to create cookbooks that capitalize on their unique culinary experiences and fan base. - **Family-friendly Recipes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing cookbooks that offer easy-to-follow and globally-inspired family-friendly recipes to cater to the growing demand for diverse and accessible home cooking. - **Blending Talents:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the fusion of different industries, such as music and culinary, to create engaging and multi-dimensional content that resonates with audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Celebrity Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with celebrities to leverage their brand power and create new revenue streams through cookbooks and related products. - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagining the traditional publishing industry by embracing celebrity-authored cookbooks as a way to attract new audiences and diversify content offerings. - **Food Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with celebrity chefs and singers to produce engaging food media content that combines culinary expertise and entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healthy Cookbook Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthygirl-kitchen.md) - [Celebrity Chef Cuisine Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanas-chicken-waffles.md) - [Branded Pickle-Centric Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-presents-pickled-fresh.md) - [Celebrity Chef Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-experiences.md) - [Witty Holiday Film Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-unofficial-home-alone-cookbook.md) - [Branded Tea-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-bake-sip-savour-cookbook.md) - [Student-Friendly Digital Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookin-somethin-for-college.md) - [Tiny Home Kitchen Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-mess-cookbook.md) - [Amalgamated Cookbook Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-book-love.md)