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This book is a fountain of wisdom. History, memory, and art combine in this one volume which is equally valuable to the novice as to the old hand.
As a person who has fumbled through wok cookery without a solid knowledge of the "whys" behind the actions, thoughts, and spirit, this tool has been absolutely essential to my growth into the Chinese Culinary realm.
It teaches you from the ground up as to how to choose a wok, how to prepare it for use, how to clean and care for it, and how to foster the "wok hee" that marks a well used and happy wok. It also runs thru other tools needed to complete tasks effectively. Finally, it offers a good number of recipes with Grace's personal memories behind them- it is almost like seeing into her family life thru the food.
Thank you Grace for sharing your love of food, memory and history, for isn't that what sharing a meal with those you love all about?
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The Breath of a Wok: Unlocking the Spirit of Chinese Wok Cooking Through Recipes and Lore by Grace Young
Thomas Godbold, August 21, 2007
This book is a fountain of wisdom. History, memory, and art combine in this one volume which is equally valuable to the novice as to the old hand.As a person who has fumbled through wok cookery without a solid knowledge of the "whys" behind the actions, thoughts, and spirit, this tool has been absolutely essential to my growth into the Chinese Culinary realm.
It teaches you from the ground up as to how to choose a wok, how to prepare it for use, how to clean and care for it, and how to foster the "wok hee" that marks a well used and happy wok. It also runs thru other tools needed to complete tasks effectively. Finally, it offers a good number of recipes with Grace's personal memories behind them- it is almost like seeing into her family life thru the food.
Thank you Grace for sharing your love of food, memory and history, for isn't that what sharing a meal with those you love all about?
(2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)