I think the book is also unique because it has color photographs of all the key Chinese ingredients. Few cultures have a cuisine which is as developed as the Chinese. It is sophisticated in its range of flavors, textures, aromas and attention to presentation. Whether the cooking is extraordinarily simple or complex, it still integrates the yin yang principles of Chinese nutrition. Home cooks recognize that food satisfies more than hunger.
Chinese cuisine harmonizes the body.
The cooking reflects the layers of meaning and wisdom of its ancient culture. It respects the auspicious meaning certain foods have for providing vitality and longevity. I began by interviewing my parents, uncles and aunts. Naturally no one person in the family had all the information. From each relative I learned something that piqued my curiosity and lead me to another question.