Song Dynasty: The Golden Age of Foodies

This book is a bedside read for gourmands, introducing the cuisine of the Song dynasty while also presenting its culture. It is fun, informative, and a pleasure to read.

From the depths of long-forgotten history, it dredges up delicious recipes; from the vast sea of ancient texts, it retrieves the elegance and splendor that have faded away. With well-researched details and beautiful prose, this book leads readers to transmigrate to the Northern Song, step into magnificent restaurants, and feast on a banquet of exquisite colors, aromas, and flavors. Sample distinctive folk snacks, learn the secrets behind 21 dishes, admire the refined tableware used by different social classes, and savor the peerless elegance and sophistication of a bygone age.