Chinese Food (Paperback, English Version)

Title: Chinese Food (Paperback, English Version)

Author/Editor: Liu Junru

I S B N: 9787508516585

Publisher: China Intercontinental Press

Print Time: 2010-01-01

Version Language: English

Others: Paperback; 1/16; 151 Pages; 360g

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Description:
When it comes to food, the Chinese have a common saying, “The massesregard food as their heaven,” which means that food is people's primalwant. It should clearly justify the importance that“eating” holds in Chinesepeople's lives. Eating is not just meant to fill the stomach; having foodat one's disposal, being able to consume a good amount of food, andknowing what and how to eat are all viewed as a good “fortune.” Thosewho promote food culture often use the words of Chinese philosopherConfucius,“diet and love-making, all primal needs of every human being,”finding an aspiring and positive thought basis for such an epicureanlifestyle. Today, in this world where even the farthest corners can seem asclose as one's back yard, Chinese food can be enjoyed in each and everymetropolitan throughout the world.

Content:
The Origins of Food and Drink Culture
　Tracing the Origins of Foods
　Foods from Outside China
　Fine Ware for Eating
Food and Drink Traditions
　The Good Cheer of Eating Together
　The Taste of Home Cooking
　Seasonal Delicacies
　Interesting Food Customs
　The Rituals of the Table
　Balancing the Five Flavours
　Secrets of Delicacies
　Food and Health
　Food Taboos
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