Taste the Legend – The Past and Present of Famous People and Food (Zhou Fenna)

Author: Zhou Fen-na
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Features: Yangzhou and Cao Xueqin, Shaoxing and Lu Xun, Hangzhou and Yu Dafu, Suzhou and Lu Wenfu, Ningbo and Liang Shiqiu, Guilin and Bai Xianyong, Longhua Temple and Xu Zhimo, Meixin Restaurant and Ruan Lingyu. This is a feast that transcends time and space. A delightful collection of culinary legends, legendary delicacies and famous snacks, lesser-known "food diaries" of celebrities, and picturesque landscapes of China. With this book in hand, you can explore the world, savor delicious food, appreciate legends, and reflect on deeper thoughts—what could be more enjoyable? As the saying goes in the West, "You are what you eat," meaning eating habits faithfully reflect a person's character and living environment. Driven by this idea, author Zhou Fen-na traveled to the hometowns of famous figures, tasted local specialties and famous dishes, and combined her passion for history and literature to complete this work that intertwines celebrities, history, literature, scenic spots, and cuisine. Through the aromatic dishes on the table, readers are offered an interesting perspective to rediscover these historical and modern figures. Talented men are sentimental, beautiful women are like jade, and their interactions spark brilliance, making the original delicacies even more exquisite. Food was originally invented and appreciated by humans. With human culture, food can be born and shine. Regardless of how dignified or glamorous these celebrities may appear, once they are to the original "food and sex" level, the temporal and spatial distance between us and these figures is shortened, making them more approachable and more lifelike. At the same time, many amusing historical anecdotes and culinary tips are woven into the author's words, making the book more captivating than simple celebrity biographies or food reviews.