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The Seventh Daughter: My Culinary Journey from Beijing to San Francisco

by Lisa Weiss, Cecilia Sun Yun Chiang
$15.90
The Seventh Daughter: My Culinary Journey from Beijing to San Francisco
The Seventh Daughter: My Culinary Journey from Beijing to San Francisco

Authentic Chinese cooking intertwines with gripping memoir.

"The Seventh Daughter" is more than a cookbook; it's an intimate journey through Cecilia Chiang's life, from her roots in Beijing to her culinary success in San Francisco. If you enjoy a blend of evocative storytelling with traditional recipes, this book offers a window into the rich tapestry of northern Chinese cuisine, infused with the personal history of a pioneering food icon.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Seventh Daughter: My Culinary Journey from Beijing to San Francisco

by Lisa Weiss, Cecilia Sun Yun Chiang
$15.90
ISBN: 9781580088220
Authors: Lisa Weiss, Cecilia Sun Yun Chiang
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Date of Publication: 2007-10-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Food & Drink, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Culinary, Memoir, Cooking, Biography Memoir, Food, Biography
Goodreads rating: 4.22
(rated by 107 readers)

Description

A pioneer in the food world, Cecilia Chiang introduced Americans to authentic northern Chinese cuisine at her San Francisco restaurant, the Mandarin, in 1961, earning the adoration of generations of diners, including local luminaries such as Marion Cunningham, Ruth Reichl, and Chuck Williams. In The Seventh Daughter, Chiang presents a classic collection of recipes framed by her gripping life's story. Beginning with her account of a privileged childhood in 1920s and 1930s Beijing, Chiang chronicles a 1,000-mile trek on foot in the wake of the Japanese occupation, her arrival in San Francisco, and her transformation from accidental restaurateur to culinary pioneer. The book's recipes feature cherished childhood dishes and definitive Mandarin classics, while showcasing Cecilia's purist approach to authentic Chinese home cooking. • The signature recipes and extraordinary story of Cecilia Chiang, the grande dame of Chinese cooking in America. • Includes more than 80 recipes, 20 full-color styled food photographs, and archival photography from Chiang's private collection. • Recipes feature in-depth notes on sourcing ingredients and tips on simplifying the recipes. • Features menus for putting together Chinese banquets and dinners at home.
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Authentic Chinese cooking intertwines with gripping memoir.

"The Seventh Daughter" is more than a cookbook; it's an intimate journey through Cecilia Chiang's life, from her roots in Beijing to her culinary success in San Francisco. If you enjoy a blend of evocative storytelling with traditional recipes, this book offers a window into the rich tapestry of northern Chinese cuisine, infused with the personal history of a pioneering food icon.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.