Duchy of Mantua
In 1662, Bartolomeo Stefani, chef to the Duchy of Mantua, published "L'Arte di Ben Cucinare" (English: 'The Art of Well Cooking'). He was the first to offer a section on "vitto ordinario" ("ordinary food"). The book described a banquet given by Duke Charles for Queen Christina of Sweden, with details of the food and table settings for each guest, including a knife, fork, spoon, glass, a plate (instead of the bowls more often used), and a napkin.