Bibliograph

Chinese menu, the history, myths, and legends behind your favorite foods, Grace Lin

Type

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Chinese menu, the history, myths, and legends behind your favorite foods, Grace Lin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-285) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-12, Little, Brown and Company

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Chinese menu

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1345518535

Responsibility statement

Grace Lin

Sub title

the history, myths, and legends behind your favorite foods

Summary

"Do you know the stories behind classic dishes -- like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a villager's frostbitten ears? Or how Wonton Soup tells about the creation of the world? Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales -- based in real history and folklore -- are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this cuisine, and what makes it undeniably American." --Book jacket

Table Of Contents

Welcome! -- Chopsticks -- Tea -- Appetizers -- Soup -- Side orders -- Chef's specials -- Dessert -- Author's note -- My mother's scallion pancake recipe -- Endnotes

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification