China: The Cookbook Stylish One leather strap and brass stud

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China: The Cookbook Stylish One leather strap and brass studWhy It Made The List Vast, refined and quietly authoritative, this is a book that makes the sheer scale of Chinese cooking feel exciting rather than intimidating. It moves confidently across regions, techniques and traditions, showing how everyday dishes and celebratory food sit side by side with clarity and purpose. This new edition is a pleasure to handle too, bound in a rich red cover with gilt edged pages that give it real presence on the shelf.