/lit/ - Literature

>>18478415
>letting a synopsis written by a literal who deceive you
Do you, really? Artusi was a man, and back then men (let alone aristocrats) did not cook, you silly. They had old women and housemaids manage the kitchen. In fact it's reasonable to affirm that all the major dishes we know today were invented by women. The different types of pasta were invented by women, same for desserts and sauces. Artusi was just a passionate foodie who probably enjoyed following and coordinating the process of cooking, the choice of ingredients, the combination of flavors, etc. There are parts in the book where he describes hunting scenes and how to select venison, or how to obtain the best fruits and fishes that come from afar. He explains how to set the table in very good taste, and how the meal is carried out. But in addition to this, he also knew how dishes have to be cooked and prepared. The proof of his reliability is that many Italian recipes religiously refer to Artusi still today. In his birthplace there's a gourmet restaurant that follows the book to the letter and is regarded as one of the best in its region. Get yourself a copy if you're interested in Italian cuisine, it's really a bible.