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The Dim Sum Field Guide - by Carolyn Phillips (Hardcover)

The Dim Sum Field Guide - by  Carolyn Phillips (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A whimsically illustrated yet authoritative guide to the taxonomy of dim sum, based on a popular <i>Lucky Peach</i> story. <p/></b> <br>Author and illustrator Carolyn Phillips demystifies the rich, nuanced culinary institution of teahouse snacks in <i>The Dim Sum Field Guide</i>, a pocket-size, definitive resource featuring 80 hand-drawn illustrations. With entries for all the dim sum classics--including siu mai, xiaolongbao, char siu, roast duck, and even sweets like milk tarts and black sesame rolls--this handy reference is perfect for bringing on-the-go to your next dim sum outing. Armchair travelers and Asian food enthusiasts alike will be delighted by this detailed yet accessible look at the distinctly Chinese art of eating well. <p/>-- NPR's Best Books of 2016<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>NPR's Best Books of 2016</b> <p/>"Perfect for those who specialize in eating Chinese food, rather than making it."<br><b>- T. Susan Chang, The Level Teaspoon</b> <p/>It is as erudite as it is darling. Whether exploring Buford Highway or boarding a plane for Guangzhou, it's as essential as your wallet and your passport.<br><b>- <i>Atlanta Journal-Constitution <p/></i></b>Ms. Phillips's guide is extensive and satisfying. Her taxonomy is invariably brief, demanding only as much time as one will tolerate being delayed from reaching for a pair of chopsticks. Each item includes a short description, helpful tips on sauces, fillings and variations, plus some insightful history.<br><b>- <i>Wall Street Journal</i></b><br><b> </b><br>Small enough to fit in a handbag, Carolyn Phillips' beautifully illustrated guide really can help a nervous diner navigate the sometimes intimidating realm of dim sum.<br><b>- NPR</b><br><b> </b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>CAROLYN PHILLIPS is a scholar, author, and artist whose work has appeared in <i>Lucky Peach</i>, <i>Huffington Post</i>, <i>Alimentum</i>, and <i>Gastronomica.</i> She is the author of <i>All Under Heaven</i>, the first comprehensive cookbook on the 35 cuisines of China (with more than 300 recipes), which will be co-published by Ten Speed Press and McSweeney's in April 2015. Visit her at MadameHuang.com.

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