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 as a and personal memoir: 40 Cuisines, 100 Recipes, and the Stories Behind Them The World on a Plate: 40 Cuisines, 100 Recipes,...
The "deep story" of by Mina Holland is rooted in her belief that "When we eat, we travel". The Inspiration She found she was "lusting after cookbooks" but
The book was born from Holland's own :