耳食錄   By: Jun Yue (1766-1814)

"Ear Feast Records: A Unique and Captivating Culinary Journey"

Jun Yue's book, "Ear Feast Records," takes readers on a fascinating culinary adventure through the streets of China. The author's vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of traditional Chinese cuisine bring the reader into the heart of the bustling food scene.

One of the standout features of this book is the inclusion of recipes for the dishes mentioned throughout the narrative. These recipes add an interactive element to the reading experience, allowing readers to recreate the mouthwatering dishes in their own kitchens.

The characters are well-developed and their relationships with food are central to the story. The protagonist's journey of self-discovery through her exploration of different dishes and flavors is both relatable and heartwarming.

Overall, "Ear Feast Records" is a captivating and immersive read that will appeal to food lovers and fans of Chinese culture alike. Jun Yue's lyrical prose and attention to detail make this book a truly unique and enjoyable read.

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天下至文，本無定質，譬諸夕霞布空，倏忽異態，飛英繡水，縱橫成章，要須 自出機杼，為一家言。雖墨卿遊戲，三味可參，不必高文典冊始克與金石並壽也． 　　吾友蓮裳．早負儁才，高韻離俗。以粲花之筆，抒鏤雪之思，摭拾所聞，紀為 －編，曰《耳食錄》。事多出於兒女纏綿、仙鬼幽渺，間山里巷諧笑助其波瀾。胸 情所寄，筆妙咸轃，雖古作者無多讓焉。同好諸君請付剞劂，適僕至都，因屬為敘． 　　夫隋璧漢珠，蔭映山海，豈藉譽者以增重哉良以寄興偶同，寓言多感，夢簧褥 友，樂奏先聲。殘署初退，兀坐紫藤之蔭，追憶舊聞，手草數則，還以質之作者， 而為述其梗概如此。 　　乾隆壬子六月立秋日．東鄉吳嵩粱蘭雪撰． 　　重刻耳食錄序 �... Continue reading book >>