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Beginning with her account of a privileged childhood in 1920s and 1930s Beijing, Chiang chronicles a 1,000-mile trek on foot in the wake of the Japanese occupation, her arrival in San Francisco, and her transformation from accidental restaurateur to culinary pioneer. The book s recipes feature cherished childhood dishes and definitive Mandarin classics, while showcasing Cecilia s purist approach to authentic Chinese home cooking. Yellowing to jacket, else very good – an uncommon association copy.