| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xii, 288 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm |
| Summary |
"Part memoir of life in Taiwan, part love story- a beautifully told account of China's brilliant cuisines . . . with recipes. "Lucky for me, Taipei was in the midst of transforming itself into a food lover's paradise at the exact time I appeared on the scene." So begins Carolyn Phillips's journey as a language student in 1970s Taiwan that culminated with her becoming a traditional Chinese family's eldest daughter- in- law. Through beguiling stories that stretch across four decades, she recalls how she fell in love with a man who seduced her with everything from simple homestyle meals to haute cuisine, from crabs stir-fried with clouds of scrambled eggs to lush braises that enticed and bewildered. As their relationship deepened and her language skills grew, she evolved into a cook who wrestled a pig's head into dinner, learned Hakka dishes from her reticent father-in-law, and, finally, wrote an award-winning cook-book. At the Chinese Table is a culinary adventure studded with stunning line drawings and twenty-two recipes that celebrate a lifetime filled with extraordinary meals"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Note |
Includes indexes. |
| Contents |
Author's note -- Prologue -- Unfamiliarity -- Obscurity -- Avidity -- Antipathy -- Adaptability -- Consistency -- Gluttony -- Entirety -- Perplexity -- Clarity -- Proficiency. |
| Subject |
Phillips, Carolyn J.
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Food writers -- United States -- Biography.
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Women food writers -- United States -- Biography.
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Cooking, Chinese.
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Taiwan -- Social conditions -- 1975-1988.
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HOUSE & HOME / General.
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Cooking, Chinese. (OCoLC)fst01753278
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Food writers. (OCoLC)fst00931248
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Social conditions. (OCoLC)fst01919811
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Women food writers. (OCoLC)fst01177691
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Taiwan. (OCoLC)fst01207854
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Chronological Term |
1975-1988
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
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Cookbooks. (OCoLC)fst01752725
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Cookbooks.
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| ISBN |
9781324002451 hardcover |
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132400245X hardcover |
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9781324002468 electronic publication |
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