Shanghainese Mama's Kitchen: Stories, Memories & the Chinese Food That's Not Take-Away Style

Navigating the authenticity and nuances of Chinese cuisine, the author, a Shanghainese who has lived in the Europe for a decade now and the wife of an Italian chef, presents dishes from her mom's magical kitchen. From the cure-all nourishing soups, versatile cooking methods, the relentless pursue of seasonality and craftsmanship, these recipes are homey yet manage to retain finesse, tradition and philosophy of good food and they are all peppered with the author's personal recollection of family and her much-loved hometown. Personal, emotional and absolutely delicious.