The World On A Plate: 40 Cuisines, 100 Recipes,... -

Rather than a traditional cookbook, the book functions as a and personal memoir: 40 Cuisines, 100 Recipes, and the Stories Behind Them

The "deep story" of by Mina Holland is rooted in her belief that "When we eat, we travel". The Inspiration The World on a Plate: 40 Cuisines, 100 Recipes,...

She found she was "lusting after cookbooks" but couldn't afford a separate one for every cuisine. Her goal was to create a single, condensed "edible atlas" that allowed readers to explore the world’s flavors from their own kitchens. The Core Narrative Rather than a traditional cookbook, the book functions

The book was born from Holland's own :

Holland’s passion for food and travel grew during her years living and eating abroad, including a year at UC Berkeley. The Core Narrative The book was born from

In her mid-twenties, while working an uninspiring desk job, she deeply missed exploring new cultures through their cuisines. She eventually left her job to freelance and pursue this culinary passion.