Old Foodie's Notes -- Recollections of Drinking and Eating in the Past Half Century

Author: Zhao Heng
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: The term "glutton" is often looked down upon, but Su Shi once claimed it for himself and wrote "The of an Old Glutton": "It gathers the finest delicacies to nourish my old gluttony." From then on, "old glutton" became a nickname for scholars who pursued food yet maintained elegance. These scholars were not only adept at appreciating cuisine but also included those skilled in cooking. Examples like "Dongpo Pork," "Pan Fish," and "Tan Family Cuisine" are too numerous to list. Setting aside the ancient ones, modern masters such as Mr. Liang Shiqiu, Mr. Wang Shichang, Mr. Wang Zengqi, and the author of this book, Mr. Zhao Heng, are all experts in this field.