Swallowing Clouds:

Swallowing Clouds: Two millennia of Chinese tradition, folklore, and history hidden in the language of food by A Zee. Published by Touchstone Book/Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, 1990. 1st Paperback Edition 1st Printing. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 379 Pgs. 067174724X. LCCN 90-38670. An engaging and informative adventure through the captivating world of Chinese cuisine. With folklore and anecdotes, the author uncovers the roots of Chinese characters in ancient pictographs, providing an entertaining introduction to written Chinese. He also weaves in tradition and philosophy to tell such stories as why a bottle of mao-tai liquor still comes tied with two red ribbons; why the god of wealth does not eat pork; why ''no monkey'' may be the central tenet of Taoism; why a fine wine could make one sleep the sleep of the truly inebriated; and why eating wonton is like swallowing clouds. Description text copyright 2019 BooksForComfort. Item ID 33024.