Dunlop, Fuchsia
Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A sweet-sour memoir of eating in China
- ISBN 13:
- 9780091918323
- author:
- Dunlop, Fuchsia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ebury Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- China
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Award-winning food writer Fuchsia Dunlop recounts her extraordinary journey as she explores China's culinary culture. Her memoir begins with a rapturous encounter with Sichuan Province's delicious cuisine, and from there, she embarks on an apprenticeship as a Sichuanese chef, samples exotic ingredients, and encounters the challenges of adapting to Chinese eating habits. As Fuchsia travels across China, from the vibrant markets of Sichuan to the desert oases of Xinjiang, she reflects on her experiences and the complexities of Chinese food culture. With humor and candor, she shares her adventures, including brushes with corruption, environmental degradation, and greed. This unforgettable account offers a unique glimpse into the world's most amazing culinary culture. Through Fuchsia's story, readers will discover the fascinating world of Chinese cuisine, its rich flavors, and its cultural significance.
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