Cookbooks - Day of Shooting
Questioning Strategies
Do not be afraid to ask follow up questions… If there is something that you want to know more about, say “can you elaborate on that a little more?”
On Cooking the meal? Ask questions to gain knowledge about the process
Why do you….
What happens if you ....
What will happen if you dont.....
How much…
How many….
Things to do:
1. Collect gear
2. Make a list of the images you want to take.
3. Make a list of questions you want to ask.
About the recipe
How did you come up with this recipe?
If you could give one piece of advice to someone making the recipe, what would it be?
Who do you typically make this for?
Have you ever deviated from the recipe? if so, how? if not, why not?
Where did this recipe come from?
How has the recipe changed over the years?
If you were to have this recipe in (location of origin), how would it be different?
Is this a family recipe?
What is the history of this meal?
Do you remember the first time you made this / ate it?
Do you cook this with anyone else?
What else do you like to serve with this ? What would you pair it with?
What advice do you have about specific ingredients?
What occasion would you serve this meal?
If your meal is a traditional, how did it start?
Can you double the recipe?
Who is the best at making this dish?
How does this recipe compare to other family meals that you have?
About the Chef
Do you like cooking or baking better?
What is your first memory of cooking?
What is your first memory of this recipe?
Who taught you how to cook?
How old were you when you first learned the recipe?
Why do you enjoy cooking?
What is your family background
Where did you grow up?
Did you move around a lot?
Who influenced your cooking?
What is your least favorite thing about cooking this meal?
What is your favorite thing about cooking this meal?
Did you have this tradition growing up?
What makes this so special for you?
When did you begin to share this recipe with other people?
What is your profession?
How has this recipe been passed down to you? Through how many generations?
Why is this recipe special to your family?
How long have you been doing this tradition?
How long has the recipe been in the family?