By Marcie Stokman & Margherita Vezzani
Hardcover · 240 pages · Illustrated · Published 2026
A celebration of the rituals that hold us together — and an invitation to reclaim the table as a place of presence, slowness, and connection.
In a world that eats faster, alone, and on the go, A Cloth Upon the Table is a gentle manifesto for slowing down. Through twelve chapters of stories, recipes, and reflections, Marcie Stokman and Margherita Vezzani explore why the simple act of setting a table — of unfolding a cloth and inviting others to sit — has the power to change our days.
Drawn from years of conversations with artisans, families, and cooks across Italy and beyond, this book weaves together history, craft, and the quiet wisdom of the kitchen. It is for anyone who believes a meal is more than what’s on the plate.
“A book to read slowly, with a cup of tea and a long afternoon ahead. It made me want to set the table tonight — properly.”
— Elena R., Florence
“Beautiful, tender, necessary. It reminded me why we gather, and why it matters more than ever.”
— James W., London
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