Reviews
Through gifted storytelling and stunning photographs, Fuchsia Dunlop highlights a rich tradition of seasonality and sustainability. Her simple and delicious flavors from the southern Yangtze inspire me and surely will inspire a new generation of cooks., Land of Fish and Rice by the revered British pro Fuchsia Dunlop is a focused exploration of the food of Jiangnan, an area famous among Chinese for its subtle cuisine -- and now revealed to us. , Cookbooks turn up every few years with the promise ofan everyday mastery of Chinese cuisine. Their mark is fleeting, and cookshappily return to their manila envelopes of takeout menus. This year may bedifferent. . . . For her latest, Ms. Dunlop, a British cook and food writer who hasbeen studying Chinese cooking since the mid-1990s, dives deep into the balancedflavors of Jiangnan. These are recipes to bring out the optimal flavors of theingredients, and Ms. Dunlop's approachable instructions bring readers closer tosuccess., You can'tfind a Chinese food cookbook with shorter ingredients lists than this one has --a welcome surprise for the genre., Another masterpiece from one of myfavorite authors. Dunlop is a gifted writer with intriguing recipes that work.I have every one of her titles and if the woman wrote a book abouthow to stir a pot of water, I would buy it. Gorgeous photographs, hauntingnarrative, and recipes you will not find anywhere else. . . this author is atreasure., Fuchsia has a rare ability to convey an encyclopedic knowledge of Chinesecuisine in a compelling and totally delicious way., Dunlophas a lively prose style that makes you just wanna go, like, smack a cucumberor take apart a duck with a cleaver. . . . Spectacular., Land of Fish and Rice by the revered British pro Fuchsia Dunlop is a focused exploration of the food of Jiangnan, an area famous among Chinese for its subtle cuisine--and now revealed to us., Dunlop's prose is engaging and informative, and the recipes she choosesencompass the complex and the happily simple. . . . You will learn much aboutregional Chinese food, and you will want to make these recipes as soon asreasonably possible., This is an enthralling book. Fuchsia Dunlop has fallenin love with Jiangnan, and her book makes us fall in love too., Another masterpiece from one of myfavorite authors. Dunlop is a gifted writer with intriguing recipes that work.I have every one of her titles and if the woman wrote a book abouthow to stir a pot of water, I would buy it. Gorgeous photographs, hauntingnarrative, and recipes you will not find anywhere else. . . this author is atreasure. , Dunlopshines a Spotlight on the Jiangnan Region. . . a Worthy Addition to a Home Cook'scollection., "This beautiful book spoke to me personally. My parents were from "South of the Yangtze" and just reading the recipes evoked long lost smell and taste memories that brought tears to my eyes. Fuchsia has eloquently but simply captured the rich cuisine of a region unfamiliar to most Westerners.", An exquisite and marvelouslydetailed work. With many of these dishes, their brilliance lies in theirminimalism. So far, every recipe I've tried consists of relatively few ingredients,which, when combined, sparkle with flavour. , Land of Fish and Rice by the revered British pro Fuchsia Dunlop is a focused exploration of the food of Jiangnan, an area famous among Chinese for its subtle cuisine -- and now revealed to us., You can't find a Chinese food cookbook with shorter ingredients lists than this one has--a welcome surprise for the genre., In Land of Fish and Rice, Fuchsia distills her characteristic in-depth studies (she's a cook who learns by doing) into easy-going and understated prose and inspiringly simple recipes that really work., In Land of Fish and Rice Fuchsia Dunlop introduces us to the little-known region south of the Yangtze River, its long and deep influence on Chinese gastronomy, and its surprisingly subtle, refreshing flavors. Land of Fish and Rice is authoritative and absorbing, full of insight, enticing recipes, and infectious delight in the pleasures of the table., An exquisite and marvelouslydetailed work. With many of these dishes, their brilliance lies in theirminimalism. So far, every recipe I've tried consists of relatively few ingredients,which, when combined, sparkle with flavour., "Land of Fish and Rice closes on a strikingly humble note, with Dunlop thanking her Chinese friends for their help, adding she "could never do justice to their extraordinary culinary tradition." Fortunately for us, she is mistaken.", Every time I think I've finally started to get Chinese cuisine, Fuchsia seems to come around and point me towards a little door that opens up onto a whole new world of flavors and techniques. In Land of Fish and Rice, she distills her characteristic in-depth studies (she's a cook who learns by doing) into easy-going and understated prose and inspiringly simple recipes that really work, this time focusing on the light and subtle fish and vegetable-focused food of the Lower Yangtze region. Fuchsia's generosity over the years is matched only by the cooks and everyday folks she admires and celebrates in her collection of stories and recipes., "Land of Fish and Rice closes on a strikingly humble note, with Dunlop thanking her Chinese friends for their help, adding she "could never do justice to their extraordinary culinary tradition." Fortunately for us, she is mistaken.", In Land of Fish and Rice, Fuchsia distills her characteristic in-depth studies (she's a cook who learns by doing) into easy-going and understated prose and inspiringly simple recipes that really work., Fuchsia Dunlop's homage to Jiangnan cooking is destined to be a classic. She takes us on a rare insider's culinary odyssey through the Lower Yangtze region sharing its rich culinary traditions. Unusual specialties like chrysanthemum leaves with pine nuts, Buddhist vegetarian tofu rolls, and fresh clam custard are gathered from years of travel and research. This is a major contribution to our understanding of Chinese cuisine. The exquisite photography is an added bonus.
