# Gross Trading Card Cookbooks The Garbage Pail Kids Cookbook Includes 35 Recipes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-garbage-pail-kids-cookbook References: [thegreenhead](https://www.thegreenhead.com/2022/09/garbage-pail-kids-cookbook.php) & [topps](https://www.topps.com/cards-collectibles/online-brands/garbage-pail-kids.html)  The Garbage Pail Kids Cookbook is a [nostalgic publication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasting-history-cookbook) for avid collectors of the namesake trading cards to pick up when looking to create new albeit [grossly described recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boogie-bites-candy). The cookbook includes a total of 35 recipes inspired by different characters from the trading cards, which are each described in a gross manner but actually quite good once created. The various recipes are paired with a series of [gross drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer) to further convey the nature of the food being created. The Garbage Pail Kids Cookbook has been penned by Elisabeth Weinberg and Matt Stine with illustrations by Joe Simko, and an introduction by R.L. Stine. The cookbook is set to be available in the coming weeks and is available now for preorder. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Cookbooks:** There is an opportunity for creating cookbooks that evoke childhood memories or interests of avid collectors, such as trading card collections. - **Food Merchandising:** Businesses can consider creating merchandise related to popular foods or drinks, such as cookbooks with gross and fun illustrations. - **Unconventional Pairings:** There is an opportunity to create new recipes that combine unconventional pairings, inspired by popular culture and art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** Companies in the publishing industry can create similar nostalgic cookbooks that offer the opportunity to tap into the emotions and interests of collectors. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can create limited edition product tie-ins with popular culture and art that speak to consumers interests. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can capitalize on people's interest in nostalgia by creating products like cookbooks that appeal to fan's favorite characters or franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Trading Card-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-pail-kids-1.md) - [Punkrock Band Tribute Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-pail-kids-2.md) - [Television Tie-In Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-the-official-cookbook.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md) - [Branded Pickle-Centric Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-presents-pickled-fresh.md) - [Film-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrounging-cookbook.md) - [Culinary Comedian Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodheim-a-culinary-adventure.md) - [Party-Ready Restaurant Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-e-cheese-and-friends-party-cookbook.md) - [One-Star Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-cookbook.md)