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Discover the enchanting culinary memoir, 'At the Chinese Table,' where acclaimed cookbook writer Carolyn Phillips explores the rich tapestry of China's diverse cuisines. This captivating book chronicles her journey during the 1970s and '80s, as she navigates the cultural and linguistic landscapes of China. Meeting the scholar and gourmet J. H. Huang during her time in Taipei sets the stage for a love story intertwined with unforgettable meals. This memoir not only shares intricate family dynamics but also offers a heartfelt portrayal of the Chinese diaspora.
In this brand new edition published by W W Norton & Company, you'll find 304 pages filled with vibrant stories and beautiful illustrations that bring each dish to life. With twenty-two traditional recipes included, readers can embark on their culinary adventure, mastering classic Chinese dishes, from Hakka cuisine to northern delicacies. Experience how Carolyn learns to connect with her Chinese family through food, mastering not just the language but the art of cooking as well.
Perfect for food enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by cultural stories, 'At the Chinese Table' is a delightful exploration of family ties, culinary traditions, and love across borders. Whether you're looking to enhance your cooking skills or delve into a warm, reflexive memoir, this book is your gateway to the flavors and sights of China.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781324002451
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 304
Description:
At the Chinese Table describes in vivid detail how, during the 1970s and '80s, celebrated cookbook writer and illustrator Carolyn Phillips crosses China's endless cultural and linguistic chasms and falls in love. During her second year in Taipei, she meets scholar and epicurean J. H. Huang, who nourishes her intellectually over luscious meals from every part of China. And then, before she knows it, Carolyn finds herself the unwelcome candidate for eldest daughter-in-law in a traditional Chinese family.
This warm, refreshingly candid memoir is a coming-of-age story set against a background of the Chinese diaspora and a family whose ancestry is intricately intertwined with that of their native land. Carolyn's reticent father-in-law?a World War II fighter pilot and hero?eventually embraces her presence by showing her how to re-create centuries-old Hakka dishes from family recipes. In the meantime, she brushes up on the classic cuisines of the North in an attempt to win over J. H.'s imperious mother, whose father had been a warlord's lieutenant. Fortunately for J. H. and Carolyn, the tense early days of their relationship blossom into another kind of cultural and historical education as Carolyn masters both the language and many of China's extraordinary cuisines.
With illustrations and twenty-two recipes, At the Chinese Table is a culinary adventure like no other that captures the diversity of China's cuisines, from the pen of a world-class scholar and gourmet.
In this brand new edition published by W W Norton & Company, you'll find 304 pages filled with vibrant stories and beautiful illustrations that bring each dish to life. With twenty-two traditional recipes included, readers can embark on their culinary adventure, mastering classic Chinese dishes, from Hakka cuisine to northern delicacies. Experience how Carolyn learns to connect with her Chinese family through food, mastering not just the language but the art of cooking as well.
Perfect for food enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by cultural stories, 'At the Chinese Table' is a delightful exploration of family ties, culinary traditions, and love across borders. Whether you're looking to enhance your cooking skills or delve into a warm, reflexive memoir, this book is your gateway to the flavors and sights of China.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781324002451
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 304
Description:
At the Chinese Table describes in vivid detail how, during the 1970s and '80s, celebrated cookbook writer and illustrator Carolyn Phillips crosses China's endless cultural and linguistic chasms and falls in love. During her second year in Taipei, she meets scholar and epicurean J. H. Huang, who nourishes her intellectually over luscious meals from every part of China. And then, before she knows it, Carolyn finds herself the unwelcome candidate for eldest daughter-in-law in a traditional Chinese family.
This warm, refreshingly candid memoir is a coming-of-age story set against a background of the Chinese diaspora and a family whose ancestry is intricately intertwined with that of their native land. Carolyn's reticent father-in-law?a World War II fighter pilot and hero?eventually embraces her presence by showing her how to re-create centuries-old Hakka dishes from family recipes. In the meantime, she brushes up on the classic cuisines of the North in an attempt to win over J. H.'s imperious mother, whose father had been a warlord's lieutenant. Fortunately for J. H. and Carolyn, the tense early days of their relationship blossom into another kind of cultural and historical education as Carolyn masters both the language and many of China's extraordinary cuisines.
With illustrations and twenty-two recipes, At the Chinese Table is a culinary adventure like no other that captures the diversity of China's cuisines, from the pen of a world-class scholar and gourmet.