[Thoughts on the Table – 97] Cookbooks and the People They Were Written For, with Diana Pinto

Is a cookbook on a cuisine a mirror of what takes place in its people's kitchens? Or does it reflect more the desires and needs of its intended audience? And if that's the case, are these desires of a practical nature, or for something that people like to dream about? What is the relationship between cookbooks and the people they were written for?

These are some of the questions that Diana Pinto has been asking herself while going through lots of cookbooks as part of her " 2-week cookbook project " - less-known cookbooks, cookbooks from the past, cookbooks written in Italian for Italians, cookbooks that were translated and adapted, and just plain out bad cookbooks as well!

Join us in our conversation and let us know your thoughts by adding your comments here or by connecting directly with Diana on Instagram.

To learn more about Diana Pinto, please check out her interview in Episode 92 - The Quest for Authentic & Original Recipes .

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