I loved this book. It really made me think about why and how our kitchens and tools for cooking and eating have developed. It sort of used the western lens as a base for the narrative, but I appreciated that it always included the other options used around the world when discussing things. Chopsticks were covered in the fork, knife, and spoon chapters because they have a special function in relation to all of these things. I recommend this for anyone who's interested in cooking or eating. It will answer questions you never knew you had!