Description
Hardcover has wear. Cover has small stains. No dust jacket. Inside cover page has inscription. A few pages have small stains. Pages are clean and binding is secure.
This vintage copy of “The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook” by Gloria Bley Miller, Earl Thollander, and Roger Yuen Lee offers a fascinating glimpse into the culinary landscape of mid-20th century America. Published in the 1960s, this cookbook was one of the earliest comprehensive guides to authentic Chinese cuisine for Western audiences. At a time when Chinese food in the United States was often heavily Americanized, this tome aimed to introduce readers to the rich diversity and regional variations of traditional Chinese cooking. With a thousand recipes spanning various provinces and culinary styles, it offered a rare window into the vast tapestry of flavors and techniques that defined Chinese gastronomy. Despite its well-worn condition, this copy bears the charming patina of a beloved kitchen companion, with inscriptions and stains that hint at the countless meals it has inspired over the decades. For collectors and culinary enthusiasts alike, it represents a significant milestone in the popularization of Chinese cuisine in the West, capturing a pivotal moment in the evolving American palate.
