The Little Chef's Guide to Feeding Her Family With Ancient Cuisine
小厨娘古代美食养家日常
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- Completed
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- Ancient Romance
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- Slice-of-Life Farming
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- 1y ago
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- The Little Chef’s Daily Struggle to Support Her Family妙手生香小厨娘的养家日常Alternate title on Fanqie
- The Little Chef’s Daily Life of Supporting Her Family with Ancient CuisineEnglish name
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I've read up to the latest chapter, and while I rarely write book reviews, this one is truly worth recommending 💕💕💕. Unlike some common problems in female-oriented novels, the male lead (I think) has very little screen time. He has his own life and his own thoughts, and he's consistently kind, not just kind to one person [OK][OK][OK]. The female characters in the book are all vividly portrayed.
This novel flows like a gentle stream, unfolding the protagonist's life scenes in a leisurely and gentle way. There are no dramatic ups and downs in the plot, nor are there any awful, demanding relatives; instead, it offers a heartwarming and comforting experience filled with delicious food.
It made me, someone who's on a diet, drool. Oh my god, it's so tempting! I really want to go in there and eat all that delicious food 😢😢 Unfortunately, I'm on a diet. Last night, I was drooling the whole time while watching it, and I was starving, but I had to resist eating. The people in the show are all really nice. Family is family. There's no jealousy or hatred between the sisters.
It's so cool! I really like the subtle, low-key cheat system! If it were too overpowered, it wouldn't be fun. (`_´)ゞ The female lead, Qin Rong, struck me as a lively yet gentle person. She's approachable, emotionally intelligent, and principled. The characters in the story are all well-developed and multifaceted, especially the female characters.
It's a great read, the more you read, the more addictive it becomes. The food and plot don't clash, and the main character's conduct is appropriate—neither overly idealistic nor easily taken advantage of. The supporting characters are well-developed; the scholar working in the shop dreams of passing the imperial examinations but doesn't strive for instant success, instead focusing on practically…
This is a very good novel. It doesn't have many clichés. The female protagonist just focuses on cooking and fulfilling her wishes. The mother also has a lot of wisdom. It's one of the few good novels by Tomato. I hope the author can continue to update. I will keep reading.
This is so good! I've finally found another great food-themed novel. Every character has their own shining qualities; it's not just the female lead who's amazing. The author's writing is also so good. I love it! Several passages even moved me to tears. Please update soon, I can't get enough! 😢😢😢😢
The story revolves around a series of delicious dishes. In the quiet and beautiful days, the female protagonist gradually builds her own food business, starting from a street stall, then opening a small eatery, a restaurant, and finally creating her own culinary industry. Through her own efforts, she achieves the life and happy family she desires.
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It's well-written, but it makes me hungry easily; food would be even better. I wonder if there's a romantic pairing. Hopefully, it'll be great!