A Taste of History: Food in the Ming Dynasty

Food in the Ming Dynasty is one of the books in the Taste of History series. Drawing on Ming dynasty classics, essays, stories, and writers’ notes, it selects writings about food and organizes them by type and character, offering a detailed account of Ming cuisine and its culture. The book ranges from the refined dishes of the Ming imperial court to the everyday flavors of ordinary life, and also introduces classic works by scholar-gourmands and the dishes they described. It aims to recreate a vivid panorama of Ming food history, rich in color and flavor. Related masterpieces of ancient art accompany the text, making the book accessible and engaging.