Chinese Food and Drink Lore, Food Language (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: Chinese Food and Drink Chronicle Editorial Committee
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The "Food and Drink Chronicle" series consists of three volumes: "Words of Drink," "Words of Food," and "Words of Things." It selects and compiles famous works from the categories of drink, food, and items, passed down from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. This is a classic series that embodies the essence of folk culture. From these works, readers can not only learn about the origins and rich content of China's folk culture but also be nurtured by traditional culture, enhancing their appreciation for life and quality of life. It ensures that the profound and extensive Chinese folk culture continues to be passed down through generations, shining brightly.
China has a long history of food and drink culture. The health-preserving practices derived from diet have always been highly valued by people. Especially in contemporary times, with the improvement of people's living standards, there is a growing emphasis on diet and health preservation. The works collected in this book, with their rich connotations, are not only worth readers learning from and referencing but also worth in-depth study and exploration, thereby adding to the splendor of China's food culture.
This book includes famous historical documents in China related to food, cooking, and health preservation, such as Jia Ming's "Essentials of Food and Drink," Gu Zhong's "Record of Nurturing the Young," Lin Hong's "Mountain Family's Simple Offerings," and nine other works.