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Oh, For The Love of Gluttony! The Art of Cooking: The First Modern Cookery Book

Maestro Martino of Como is known as the world’s first “celebrity chef” and considered by some to be The Father of Italian Cooking. He lived and cooked in the 15th century.

The Art of Cooking: The First Modern Cookery Book, is described by the publisher as “the first known culinary guide to specify ingredients, cooking times and techniques, utensils, and amounts. This vibrant document is also essential to understanding the forms of conviviality developed in Central Italy during the Renaissance, as well as their sociopolitical implications.”

SOCIOPOLITICAL IMPLICATIONS?!?! You betcha. Intense and informative footnotes provide historical, political, and social notes on various ingredients and serving methods.

With skills instruction ranging from “How To Cook Eggs In Every Way” to creating eel tortes and preparing peacock meat, The Art of Cooking is an incredible, if not entertaining resource! See below for one of my favorites…”Broth For A Delicate Man”