Gastronomica is designed to appeal to scholars, food professionals and a somewhat elitist food public. It is for people fascinated by food and its role within cultures and societies. Not everyone will want to read as deeply or broadly about food. The content may be serious, but don't expect the magazine to be stodgy or boring. Take that cover for example, a provocative frame from an old film that redefines finger food.
Food is about pleasure.
And Gastronomica is both an intellectual and sensuous experience. It was 25 years ago that she began doctoral work at Stanford University. She told her adviser she wanted to write her dissertation on food and Russian literature. The adviser told her it wasn't a serious topic. They think that whatever is pleasurable can't be intellectual.