Ying Chang Compestine was born and raised in China. The spokesperson for Nestle Maggi Taste of Asia products and a national authority on Chinese cuisine and culture, she is the author of three cookbooks for adults, eight picture books for children, and one young adult novel. She lives in California with her family.
Green tea contains the most effective antioxidant known, something more powerful than even vitamins C and E. The compound is known as polyphenol, and in Cooking with Green Tea , you'll learn how to put this potent protector to work in your cooking. Meet the different kinds of tea and learn why green tea is favored among the rest. Step-by-step guidelines describe how to brew and cook with tea. More than 50 creative, delicious recipes are included.
Set against the backdrop of the early COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, this gripping novel explores the initial chaos, uncertainty, and panic that engulfed the city. It highlights the resilience and solidarity of a community as they navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic, showcasing the human spirit's ability to unite in the face of crisis. Through vivid storytelling, the narrative captures the emotional and social dynamics that unfolded during this unprecedented time.
The story explores the inventive journey of the Kang brothers as they create noodles, a beloved Chinese culinary staple. This edition is not only vibrant and engaging but also includes a new bilingual Chinese translation, making it accessible to a wider audience.
The summer of 1972, before I turned nine, danger began knocking on doors all over China. Nine-year-old Ling has a very happy life. Her parents are both dedicated surgeons at the best hospital in Wuhan, and her father teaches her English as they listen to Voice of America every evening on the radio. But when one of Mao's political officers moves into a room in their apartment, Ling begins to witness the gradual disintegration of her world. In an atmosphere of increasing mistrust and hatred, Ling fears for the safety of her neighbors, and soon, for herself and her family. For the next four years, Ling will suffer more horrors than many people face in a lifetime. Will she be able to grow and blossom under the oppressive rule of Chairman Mao? Or will fighting to survive destroy her spirit--and end her life? Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Persoonlijk verhaal van een Londense vrouw, die samen met haar enige vrouwelijke teamlid, als eerste vrouw de Zuidpool en de Noordpool te voet heeft bedwongen.