{"product_id":"chinese-menu-the-history-myths-and-legends-behind-your-favorite-foods","title":"Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"tab-overview\" class=\"tab-pane tab-white active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewbery and Caldecott honoree and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestseller!\u003cbr\u003eAn ALA Notable Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA BookPage Best Book of the Year!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book of 2023!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village’s frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales—based in real history and folklore—are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous  places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin provides a visual and storytelling feast as she gives insight on the history, legends, and myths behind your favorite American Chinese dishes. \u003ci\u003eChinese Menu\u003c\/i\u003e makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Royal Gift Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42234103365721,"sku":"9780316486002","price":21.65,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/0206\/3705\/files\/9780316486002.jpg?v=1752332177","url":"https:\/\/royalgiftland.com\/fr\/products\/chinese-menu-the-history-myths-and-legends-behind-your-favorite-foods","provider":"Royal Gift Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}