tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578764475698868093.post5512511950905592749..comments2023-10-08T03:32:33.151-04:00Comments on bookeywookey: Connecting through food (The Last Chinese Chef - by Nicole Mones)Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05511240514127283024noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578764475698868093.post-71900508758056588692008-06-09T20:52:00.000-04:002008-06-09T20:52:00.000-04:00Smallworld - it is entertaining reading - especial...Smallworld - it is entertaining reading - especially if you're a foodie!<BR/><BR/>Matt - The book definitely has the feel of a product about it. It is rather timely, isn't it? But I got past that and enjoyed it nonetheless. I knew very little about Chinese cooking and found that aspect of the book very informative.Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511240514127283024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578764475698868093.post-62553377007000625232008-06-09T17:25:00.000-04:002008-06-09T17:25:00.000-04:00Thanks for the insightful review. I saw the book a...Thanks for the insightful review. I saw the book at the bookstore and thought the author was just trying to hit the iron while it's still hot because everyone is talking about Beijing, China, the Olympics.<BR/><BR/>"So a cook who is adept can create dishes that will heal the diner."<BR/><BR/>This theme also comes up in the Korean soap-opera series, Dai Jang Geum, that I'm watching at the moment. The art of cooking to to prescribe the appropriate ingredients, and while to excel in flavor and originality, the most important thing to concoct dishes that are healthy to the person served.<BR/><BR/>I'll check out the book! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578764475698868093.post-40243692792423871452008-06-07T08:09:00.000-04:002008-06-07T08:09:00.000-04:00I'm adding this to my TBR list. Sounds like the la...I'm adding this to my TBR list. Sounds like the lack of subtleties might get tiresome, but still, I'm intrigued by your review!Sarah at SmallWorldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306137253094526922noreply@blogger.com