Diet and Sex

Author: Shen Hongfei
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The latest collection of essays by Shen Hongfei, following Food Face Report and Foodism. Su Qing also has an essay collection titled Food and Sex, but Su focuses on "sex," while Shen focuses on "food." In Food and Sex, Shen humorously and playfully describes everyday food issues in his signature style: eating like fighting, struggling to choose a place to dine; in this era without lard, one can only occasionally indulge in a secret affair with lard to satisfy cravings; what is a pregnant rotten log? Mushroom! Have you heard of "The King's Farewell to His Rooster"? It's actually turtle stewed with chicken! After Fashion is Hair, Time is Leather, Foodism, and Food Face Report, the renowned essayist Shen Hongfei's latest collection of essays, Food and Sex, has recently been compiled and published by Jiangsu Literature and Art Press. Shen Hongfei is one of the most active and influential columnists in China's newspapers and magazines. His most influential columns include "Food and Sex" in Southern Weekly, "Foodism" in Shanghai Weekly, "Thought Work" in Shanghai Monthly, "Can't Eat It" in Shanghai Weekly, "Waste" in Economic Observer, and "Pre-Fashion Talk" in Xinmin Evening News, among others. Food and Sex is a compilation of his columns "Food and Sex" in Southern Weekly. The culinary and literary style advocated by Shen Hongfei has become a prominent feature in the current press landscape. Critics argue that "Shen Hongfei himself, his teasingly clever column writing, his fusion of food and fashion, and his effortless use of trendy language have all created a new path." Shen Hongfei has written poetry and novels, worked as a journalist and editor, and has lived in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong for over 10 years. His love for northern and southern food cultures, his familiarity with the tastes of newspapers and magazines, and his sensitivity to Chinese and Western fashion culture have established him as a leader in column writing, rewriting the history of food and drink discussions that were once considered unsuitable for high culture. Unlike Food Face Report and Foodism, Food and Sex does not just focus on "food" but extends its pen to "sex," as the saying goes, "Food and Sex, the greatest desire of humanity." In the book, Shen Hongfei maintains his signature playful style, writing about both "food and sex" and "sex and food," with a subtle, elegant, and composed demeanor, yet also with a sharp and humorous wit. Chapters like How Can I Tell if I'm a Male or Female in Eating, Swan Tea, The King's Farewell to His Rooster, Left for Men, Right for Women, and The Fiery Delight vividly depict the vibrant and flavorful world of food and the unspoken desires of men and women, leaving readers both laughing and savoring the lingering flavors.