NEVER TRUST A THIN COOK presentation at Twin Cities Book Festival with Eric Dregni
October 19 @ 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm CST
Eric Dregni will present on his book Never Trust a Thin Cook and Other Lessons from Italy’s Culinary Capital at the 2024 Twin Cities Book Festival on Saturday, October 19. This event will take place on the Showcase Stage at 1:45 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public; free public transportation passes available through Twin Cities Book Festival. Learn more about the Festival here.
I simply want to live in the place with the best food in the world. This dream led Eric Dregni to Italy, first to Milan and eventually to a small town to the north: Modena, the birthplace of balsamic vinegar, Ferrari, and Luciano Pavarotti. Never Trust a Thin Cook brims with adventures both expected and unexpected, awkward social moments, and, most important, very good food. What begins as a gastronomical quest soon becomes a revealing, authentic portrait of how Italians live and a hilarious demonstration of how American and Italian cultures differ. Dregni dishes up the sometimes wild experiences of living abroad alongside the simple pleasures of Italian culture in perfect, complementary portions.
“Dregni’s essays easily and deftly draw the reader into the rhythm of his Italian community—a trait he shares with Frances Mayes (Under the Tuscan Sun), although readers will find him rather more attuned to the quiet humor of the everyday. This witty and evocative culinary memoir will appeal to food lovers, those interested in Italy and Italian culture, and anyone who enjoys a good travel narrative.” —Library Journal
“A pleasant read.” —Star Tribune
“Never Trust a Thin Cook is a refreshing non-ethnocentric dip into Italian culture, with essays on everything from the importance of hats in the Italian wardrobe to the exhaustive list of celebrated saints’ days.” —Minnesota Daily
“This is a splendid book for anyone who appreciates Italy and its people and to reminisce about their own experiences. It is funny, educational and enduring. Eric Dregni, the raconteur, uses his skillful writing to embrace each and every tale. I highly recommend this fabulous book, read it, you will not be sorry.” —The Boston Post-Gazette
