Origins of Chinese Food Culture (2012 Edition - EPUB)

Origins of Chinese Food Culture (2012 Edition - EPUB)
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Publisher : Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
Total Pages : 162
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ISBN-10 : 9789812299840
ISBN-13 : 981229984X
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Book Synopsis Origins of Chinese Food Culture (2012 Edition - EPUB) by : Fu Chunjiang

Download or read book Origins of Chinese Food Culture (2012 Edition - EPUB) written by Fu Chunjiang and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Origins of Chinese Food Culture is the latest addition to Asiapac's collection of books on Chinese culture. This volume brings you through the origins, history, customs, and fascinating tales behind the intricate and perplexing labyrinth of customs and taboos, and the art and science of Chinese food culture. Did you know that: * Tables and chairs did not enter common usage until the Southern Song period? * Female chefs were once the rage in ancient China? * Zhuge Liang defeated his enemy with mantou? * Youtiao was also known as 'deep-fried ghost'? * Chopsticks were once reputed to detect poison? Read about all these and many other enthralling facts in this info-packed book. With this well-illustrated and easy-to-read volume, understanding Chinese culture has never been easier.


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