This mod introduces a charming and customizable recipe system to the game. At its core is the Grannies Old Cookbook, an interactive object that lets Sims cook a wide variety of custom dishes directly in your home, extending beyond the base game’s recipe options.
How It Works
- Install the cookbook package into your Mods folder.
- Place the cookbook—found among small kitchen appliances—on your lot (usually the kitchen is ideal), or keep it in your Sim’s inventory for portable use.
- Clicking it opens a user-friendly pie menu categorized into sections like Snacks, Hot & Cold Drinks, Toddlers, Breakfast, Meals, Desserts, and more.
- Sims can rename the cookbook or even gift it to other Sims. The cookbook can also be passed down as an heirloom.
Features & Variety
The cookbook comes with dozens of recipes across many categories:
Appetizers & Snacks: Items like fairy bread, garlic baguette, and garden veggie platters.
Drinks: Includes seasonal lattes, bubble teas, and fancy shakes.
Breakfast & Meals: From crumpets and pancakes to hearty meals like meatloaf and tacos.
Desserts: A wide choice including cakes, pies, themed goodies like bunny or princess cakes.
Toddler-Friendly Options: Smooth purees, mac & cheese, jam toast, and more.
Advanced customization is possible: the cookbook works with optional recipe packs—like themed desserts from Patisserie or seasonal menus—provided you have the correct cookbook version.
Recipes vary by required Sim cooking skill level, so some might remain locked until your Sim levels up.
Community Feedback
Players widely praise it for breathing life into cooking gameplay—one Reddit user even said it “singlehandedly saved my Sims’ parties” due to the variety and charm it adds.
Users have reported occasional conflicts with other cookbook mods, or missing recipes if the helper mod isn’t properly installed. Some older recipes may also cause errors if not removed or updated correctly.
The creator actively supports translation and localization efforts, and new content continues to be added regularly.
Editor's Note:
Grannies Cookbook is a delightful, immersive mod that expands the cooking experience in Sims 4 with a customizable, heirloom-style cookbook and a rich assortment of recipes. It’s perfect for storytelling culinary themes, cozy home builds, or anyone wanting their Sims to cook beyond the basics.
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