A magnificent tome...full of surprises, delights and good sense... also quite the book for Chinese-Americans who would like to go back to the culinary art of their ancestry to recreate the menus their parents neglected to pass on to them." - William Yukon Chang, on review of The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook

{HISTORY}

If ever there was a cookbook that contained the complete instruction manual on everything related to Chinese cooking, then this would surely be it. First published in 1966 by writer, traveler and intrepid eater Gloria Bley Miller (1921-2008), The Thousand Recipe Cookbook is her passionate homage to a cuisine that has inspired, encouraged, challenged and amazed her throughout her entire life. Now considered the bible of Chinese cooking, it includes not only 1000 recipes but also detailed information on cooking utensils, menu planning, wine pairings, ingredient translations, substitutions, market shopping, and storage and serving suggestions. So weighted in knowledge and practical information, it has been lauded by both novice and professional chefs the world-over for decades. A resident of New York's West Village and a constant shopper in Chinatown, Gloria Bley Miller's book about Chinese cooking is authentic, comprehensive and interesting. It is also written in an endearing, easy to understand voice that makes you feel like you have all the support in the world when it comes to getting a new dish to table. With Gloria on your side, that feat will prove to be both effortless and enjoyable.

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Contains 1000 recipes spread out over 927 pages.

- Illustrated throughout by celebrated artist American Earl Thollander (1923-2001)

- Special sections include: The Chinese Diet, Food As Art, The Spirit and Essence of Chinese Cooking, Serving a Chinese Meal and Setting A Chinese Table among many others

- Recipe sections run the gamut from soups to desserts

- Contains a detailed index, a glossary of ingredients, menu suggestions, soaking information plus so many more special sections designed around giving you a total understanding of the cuisine and the culture.

{CONDITION}

The cookbook itself is in great condition, with clean boards, a tight spine and intact pages. There are just a couple of pages that contain some light cooking splatters but other than those all pages are bright, white and spot free. The dust jacket has some rips along the edges (please see photos). 

{SIZE}

Measures 9.5" inches (width) x 7.25" inches (length) x 2.5" inches (depth). 

{WHY YOU NEED IT}

Because Gloria said it best -- "Chinese cooking is a live and adventurous art, a remarkable combination of aesthetics, nutrition, surprise, mystery and delight. It has something for everyone: whether you are artistic, imaginative, health-or-budget-minded, whether you live in a big, rambling house or in a small compact apartment, whether you like to dine simply or to entertain in style. On whatever level you approach Chinse cooking, it can bring you new pleasure and enjoyment. It can add a wonderful sense of harmony to your life. "