Data updated: July 2026
Michael W. Twitty ✓
@thecookinggene · Instagram · US · food
About Michael W. Twitty
Michael W. Twitty, known on Instagram as 'thecookinggene', is a journalist and expert in the food niche. With a follower count of 96,824, he shares his knowledge through various content formats including carousels, static posts, long-form videos, and reels. His work often intertwines food with history and heritage travel, providing an educational and informative perspective. Twitty's authoritative tone is evident in his storytelling, making his content both engaging and insightful. Some content may require brand review.
@thecookinggene's followers & following
@thecookinggene currently has 96,824 followers on Instagram and follows 7,816 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 12.39. That places the account in the micro tier of food creators.
@thecookinggene's content
@thecookinggene has published 3,727 posts to date, working across carousels, static-posts, long-form-video, reels. The account's content is classified under food, history, heritage-travel. Bio: “James Beard 2018 best writing/book of the year. 2022 Jewish book of the year JBC”
AI quality check on @thecookinggene
Zaver's AI analyzed this account across 20+ parameters before listing it publicly. No blocking issues were detected in our standard screening.
- Audience location & demographics
- Engagement quality & authenticity
- Follower growth patterns
- Signs of purchased followers
- Content niche classification
- Brand safety screening
- Posting activity & consistency
- Language & audience fit
@thecookinggene's rankings on Zaver
Based on follower count among creators that passed Zaver's indexing quality bar.
@thecookinggene's audience
Audience snapshot
50% male · 50% female
Core age group35-44
The audience for Michael W. Twitty skews evenly male at 50%, primarily within the 35-44 age range. The top geographic location of his followers is the United States, indicating a strong domestic engagement.
Collaboration pricing
Price tierPremium
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Brands in the food, history, and travel sectors may find a strong alignment with Michael W. Twitty's content. His expertise and educational approach can enhance brand narratives, particularly those that emphasize cultural heritage and storytelling.
Frequently asked questions
How many Instagram followers does @thecookinggene have?
As of July 2026, @thecookinggene has 96,824 followers (97K) on Instagram, follows 7,816 accounts, and has published 3,727 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.
How do I contact @thecookinggene?
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How much does @thecookinggene charge for a sponsored post?
@thecookinggene sits in the premium price tier on Zaver, based on follower scale, engagement and niche. Zaver's AI pricing model also produces a fair per-post price range with justification, so brands can negotiate from data instead of guessing. Get the AI fair-price estimate →
What is @thecookinggene's net worth?
@thecookinggene's net worth isn't publicly verified, and Zaver doesn't estimate personal wealth. What can be assessed is sponsored-post earning potential: with 97K followers and a premium price tier in food, brand collaborations are a meaningful income stream — Zaver's AI pricing model estimates what each placement is worth. See the earning-potential estimate →
Does @thecookinggene have fake followers?
Zaver's AI authenticity check scores @thecookinggene 98/100, based on 20+ signals including engagement quality, follower growth patterns and signs of purchased followers. That indicates a predominantly genuine audience. Run the full authenticity check →
Who follows @thecookinggene?
@thecookinggene's 97K followers skew 50% male / 50% female, core age group 35-44. Full audience breakdowns — age bands, gender split and country-level distribution — are part of @thecookinggene's report on Zaver.
Which influencers are similar to @thecookinggene?
Zaver lists comparable food creators in United States in the "Influencers like @thecookinggene" section on this page, matched by niche, audience size and engagement. Zaver users can also search all 24,300 vetted food creators with plain-English queries.
What is the follower count?
Michael W. Twitty has 96,824 followers.
What is the engagement rate?
The engagement rate is not available.
What is the collaboration pricing?
The estimated pricing tier is premium, but pricing can vary based on specific collaborations.
What is the content niche?
Michael W. Twitty primarily focuses on food, with secondary niches in history and heritage travel.
