Zen: The Art of Modern Eastern Cooking
Editorial Reviews
Chicago Tribune, February 24,1999
"Zen: The Art of Modern Eastern Cooking," by Deng Ming-Dao is a restful book. That mey seem a contradiction in that the presumed aim of a cookbook is to activate the reader, motivating him or her to go into the kitchen and prepare food.
But the approach Deng has taken is so low-key, the book's design and photographs so clear and uncluttered, that your journey into the kitchen with this book is likely to be as soothing as slipping into a warm bath.
"Zen is simply everyday life lived with awareness" is the book's first sentance. Deng wants Zen cooking to be associated with common sense, health and pleasure. The nearly 100 recipes are appealing. Those we tested were well within the reach of most home cooks. They include many vegetable recipes, but the book is not vegetarian. There are recipes for lamb, chicken, and contemporary concepts including a shitake mushroom risotto and an Asian jambalaya...
Book Description
A sense of well-being and good health is certainly high on most people's list of concerns. In this refreshing and informative book, Deng Ming-Dao shows readers that life need not be that frantic and encourages them to establish a balance in their lives though diet.
Drawing attention to the innately healthy practices of eating only fresh, seasonal foods, considering color, and allowing for the compatibility of flavors, this book will awaken the reader's senses and invigorate both the body and the spirit. From classic Zen dishes like Five-Color Stir-Fry to creative recipes like Mango Ginger Gazpacho, all of the recipes are accompanied with anecdotes and quotations from Zen masters. Also included is a section on tea and the ceremonial Zen approach to preparing and drinking it. This thought-provoking book is more than a collection of recipes--it is the key to a new lifestyle.
Zen: The Art of Modern Eastern Cooking
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