The people under the feet of the Son of Heaven eat food.

Author: Chen Xinzheng
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: The ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, once the emperor, once the ministers. Royal kin, nobles, and dignitaries, with their lavish feasts and tributes. The unyielding empire and the fleeting banquet. Folk delicacies refined into imperial cuisine through meticulous craftsmanship. Court recipes passed down through generations also found their way into the. Under the emperor's feet, the people of Beijing enjoy the "," as if they basked in the emperor's glory. One of the defining features of Beijing's local cuisine is the fusion of imperial dishes and commoner's fare. This is a systematic description of Chinese folk cuisine, as well as a collection of bizarre and fascinating stories about it, written by hundreds of renowned Chinese writers. Today, the colorful and globally celebrated Chinese cuisine is renowned worldwide. However, for the folk delicacies rooted in this vast land, hidden in the mountains and among the people, even we Chinese know very little about them. The authors of this book are not only skilled writers but also keen discoverers and persistent seekers. Their passion will be a perfect remedy for urban dwellers weary of city noise and tired of lavish meals. The book is filled with a dreamlike and tranquil nostalgia, resonating with the strong sense of among city dwellers, taking them into a long-forgotten cool world.