Savoring China (Williams-Sonoma)

Savoring China invites readers - cooks & armchair travelers alike - to take a gastronomic tour of an ancient cuisine that has absorbed & defied the influences of surrounding & conquering nations for thousands of years. Acclaimed food writer & former Hong Kong resident Jacki Passmore shares her intimate knowledge ot the region & its food in more than 100 enticing recipes, enriched by cameo glimpses into China's fascinating history & culture. Sumptuously illustrated, with photographs of every recipe & evocative images of the infinitely diverse country & people, charming watercolors, & a hand-painted map, Savoring China provides an inspiring insight into the daily lives & celebrations of the Chinese people.