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Signed Chinese Cookbook Young Grace WISDOM OF THE CHINESE KITCHEN
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like new
- Seller notes
- “has a page browned by a newspaper clipping laid in else AS NEW inscribed by author as new dj”
- Signed
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Inscribed
- No
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Cookbook
- Era
- 1990s
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- Dust Jacket, Illustrated
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Subjects
- Food & Drink; Cooking
- ISBN
- 9780684847399
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
0684847396
ISBN-13
9780684847399
eBay Product ID (ePID)
281159
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen : Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1999
Topic
Regional & Ethnic / Chinese, Regional & Ethnic / Asian, Essays & Narratives
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Cooking
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
25.8 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
98-048815
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
Ken Homauthor of Easy Family Recipes from a Chinese-American Childhood Grace Young's The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen is a poignant, touching look at her Chinese-American past. Each page is filled with delicious recipes written straight from the heart. This is more than a cookbook; it is a social history that deserves a place in every American library., Paula Wolfertauthor of Mediterranean Grains and Greens It's so rare to come across a cookbook that I fall in love with at first sight. I heartily recommend The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen for its terrific recipes, intimate view of how Chinese-Americans eat, and charming writing. The sections on yin-yang harmony and shopping like a sleuth are worth the price alone!, Paula Wolfert author of Mediterranean Grains and Greens It's so rare to come across a cookbook that I fall in love with at first sight. I heartily recommend The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen for its terrific recipes, intimate view of how Chinese-Americans eat, and charming writing. The sections on yin-yang harmony and shopping like a sleuth are worth the price alone!, Amy Tan A cookbook of family secrets that the Kitchen God's Wife would have been proud to write for her daughter., Amy TanA cookbook of family secrets that the Kitchen God's Wife would have been proud to write for her daughter., Ken Hom author of Easy Family Recipes from a Chinese-American Childhood Grace Young's The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen is a poignant, touching look at her Chinese-American past. Each page is filled with delicious recipes written straight from the heart. This is more than a cookbook; it is a social history that deserves a place in every American library., Ken Homauthor ofEasy Family Recipes from a Chinese-American ChildhoodGrace Young'sThe Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchenis a poignant, touching look at her Chinese-American past. Each page is filled with delicious recipes written straight from the heart. This is more than a cookbook; it is a social history that deserves a place in every American library., Paula Wolfertauthor ofMediterranean Grains and GreensIt's so rare to come across a cookbook that I fall in love with at first sight. I heartily recommendThe Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchenfor its terrific recipes, intimate view of how Chinese-Americans eat, and charming writing. The sections on yin-yang harmony and shopping like a sleuth are worth the price alone!
Dewey Decimal
641.5951
Synopsis
The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen,with its 150 recipes culled from a lifetime of family meals and culinary instruction, is much more than a cookbook. It is a daughter's tribute -- a collection of personal memories of the philosophy and superstitions behind culinary traditions that have been passed down through her Cantonese family, in which each ingredient has its own singular importance, the preparation of a meal is part of the joy of life, and the proper creation of a dish can have a favorable influence on health and good fortune. Each chapter begins with its own engaging story, offering insight into the Chinese beliefs that surround life-enhancing and spiritually calming meals. In addition, personal family photographs illustrate these stories and capture the spirit of China before the Revolution, when Young's family lived in Canton, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.The first part, "Mastering the Fundamentals," provides instruction on the arts of steaming and stir-frying; the preparation of rice, panfried, and braised dishes; the proper selection of produce; and the fine arts of chopping and slicing. Part Two, "The Art of Celebration," concentrates on the more elaborate, complex, and meaningful dishes -- such as Shark's Fin Soup and West Lake Duck -- that are usually made with rare ingredients, and sweets such as Water Chestnut Cake and Sesame Balls. The final part, "Achieving Yin-Yang Harmony," explores the many Chinese beliefs about the healing properties of ginseng, gingko nuts, soybeans,dong quai,and the many vegetable and fruit soup preparations that balance and nourish the body. The stories and recipes combine to demonstrate the range of Cantonese cooking, from rich flavors and honored combinations to an overall appreciation of health, well-being, and prosperity.In addition to the recipes, Young provides a complete glossary of dried herbs, spices, and fresh produce, accompanied by identifying photos and tips on where to purchase them. Unique traditional dishes, such as Savory Rice Tamales and Shrimp Dumplings, are also illustrated step by step, making the book easy to use. The central full-color photo section captures details of New Year's dishes and the Chinese home decorated in celebration, reminding one that these time-honored traditions live on, and the meals and their creation are connections to the past., The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen, with its 150 recipes culled from a lifetime of family meals and culinary instruction, is much more than a cookbook. The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen is a daughter's tribute--a collection of personal memories of the philosophy and superstitions behind culinary traditions that have been passed down through her Cantonese family, in which each ingredient has its own singular importance, the preparation of a meal is part of the joy of life, and the proper creation of a dish can have a favorable influence on health and good fortune. Each chapter begins with its own engaging story, offering insight into the Chinese beliefs that surround life-enhancing and spiritually calming meals. In addition, personal family photographs illustrate these stories and capture the spirit of China before the Revolution, when Young's family lived in Canton, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. The first part, "Mastering the Fundamentals," provides instruction on the arts of steaming and stir-frying; the preparation of rice, panfried, and braised dishes; the proper selection of produce; and the fine arts of chopping and slicing. Part Two, "The Art of Celebration," concentrates on the more elaborate, complex, and meaningful dishes--such as Shark's Fin Soup and West Lake Duck--that are usually made with rare ingredients, and sweets such as Water Chestnut Cake and Sesame Balls. The final part, "Achieving Yin-Yang Harmony," explores the many Chinese beliefs about the healing properties of ginseng, gingko nuts, soybeans, dong quai, and the many vegetable and fruit soup preparations that balance and nourish the body. The stories and recipes combine to demonstrate the range of Cantonese cooking, from rich flavors and honored combinations to an overall appreciation of health, well-being, and prosperity. In addition to the recipes, Young provides a complete glossary of dried herbs, spices, and fresh produce, accompanied by identifying photos and tips on where to purchase them. Unique traditional dishes, such as Savory Rice Tamales and Shrimp Dumplings, are also illustrated step by step, making the book easy to use. The central full-color photo section captures details of New Year's dishes and the Chinese home decorated in celebration, reminding one that these time-honored traditions live on, and the meals and their creation are connections to the past.
LC Classification Number
TX724.5.C5Y598 1999
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- 04 Dec, 2018
Eat well and nourish your body and spirit the Chinese way.
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- 22 Mar, 2024
Amazing Purchase of Chinese Cookbook
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- 25 Sep, 2018
good book
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- 14 Jul, 2023
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- 24 Feb, 2017
Love this book. The recipes are very authentic.
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- 3***_ (195)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI highly recommend this seller! It has become a rarity to receive an item so well-packaged! If you've bought books over ebay recently, you know that it is common practice to throw the book in an envelope without any protection. That is not happening here--time and care was put into the shipping. The item was in new condition. Worth every penny. Check out the inventory here. Lots of interesting titles.
- h***e (1396)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBeautiful book, excellent condition. Great communication. Expertly packed/shipped. Highly recommend seller. AAAAA+++++ Thanks again so much!
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