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lelasfriend
True Blue Farmgirl
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sara
baltimore
MD
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2010 : 7:23:01 PM
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I don't know what is sparking this reading streak I am on of books with food themes, but here is another great one. This book is about a woman whose husband dies and a year later she has to go to China to investigate a paternity claim against her dead husband. Since she writes for food magazines she combines the trip with writing an article on a young aspiring chinese chef who is trying to go back to the authentic imperial chinese cooking traditions. The book is amazingly rich in detail not only of chinese cuisine, but the history and culture of China.It is also a love story. While there are no recipes in the book itself, the author asks you to go to her website in order to learn more about Chinese Cuisine, find recipes, restaurant recommendations etc. www.nicolemones.com. A great book! Sara |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 09:00:10 AM
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I love food themed books Sara - thank you for posting. Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224 "use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2010 : 10:59:55 AM
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I just finished another food themed book---The School of Essential Ingredients. Excellent!
"Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other art follows. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization."
Daniel Webster
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