Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Revolution is not a dinner party Revolution is not a dinner party Ying Chang Compestine Based on a true story, Ling's family come under scrutiny during the Cultural Revolution in China, until the Red Guard force their way into their apartment. They send Father off to work in the fields,… OL17738850W
Cooking with an Asian accent Cooking with an Asian accent Ying Chang Compestine Offers recipes that fuse traditional Western and Far Eastern traditions and offer a balanced approach to healthy, tasty, and healing foods from soups, salads and stir-fries to sauces, condiments, and… OL19976438W
The runaway rice cake The runaway rice cake Ying Chang Compestine After chasing the special rice cake, Nian Gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the Chinese New Year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly reward… OL891850W
The story of kites The story of kites Ying Chang Compestine Long ago in China, three brothers become tired of chasing birds from their family's rice fields and experiment with ways to make the job easier. OL891854W
The story of noodles The story of noodles Ying Chang Compestine Left alone to prepare their family's prize-winning dumplings for the annual cooking contest, the young Kang boys accidentally invent a new dish, "mian tiao," or noodles. Includes a cultural note and … OL891855W