The Soul of Italian Dining
Mangia celebrates the Italian philosophy that food does not just represent physical nourishment. “Yes, food nourishes us,” Pasquale writes. “But it’s so much more than that—food feeds the soul, and memories of it are some of the most powerful.” This sentiment captures the emotional dimension of Italian cuisine, where meals serve as vehicles for connection, celebration and cultural expression.
Through her book, Pasquale observes how Italian culinary traditions resist standardization, with artisans relying on human judgment rather than machines to preserve authenticity. In documenting these attitudes and practices, Mangia is not just a guide to eating in Italy but a celebration of quality, tradition and the shared pleasure of the table.
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