China The Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Culinary Authorities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong and Sichuan

by Weldon Owen

Good Book

Genres: Cooking, Cookbooks

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Weldon Owen is an imprint of Insight Editions, a publisher of illustrated books on food & drink, photography, music, and popular culture. Elegant and informative, Weldon Owen titles showcase the best of art, photography, and design in exquisite presentations of the bookmaker's craft. They are located in San Rafael, CA.

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not the most practical cookbook, as most of the recipes would best be served as banquet dishes (or require fresh ingredients that are simply unavailable (e.g. crabs from a particular river)) - but I've rarely encountered a book that so subtly lays out regional differences while highlighting the overwhelming versatility, deep traditions, astounding presentation, and mix of economy and richness that embodies what is likely the world's greatest cuisine. Part of an excellent series, and despite it's awkward size, it will always have a place on my shelf.

[Susan Medsker · Rating 5 out of 5]

An older book, but very good. Brilliant photos and engaging text about the lands and history of China, with an emphasis on its culinary history. Many recipes have such arcane ingredients that you have to be in China or a large urban center where they would be available. But still, some that I would like to try. The very large format of the book makes it less easy to use as a cookbook, but it would be something that is fun to dip back into, if just to refresh the memory of the land and people of China.