Take kids on a delicious journey through the sights, smells, and sounds of eating Dim Sum! Eat your way through the world of Dim Sum! From the sounds of teacups clanking to the smells of Dim Sum fresh from the kitchen- you'll be hungry in no time! Kids will learn about the most common dim sum dishes and will be able to order these dishes on their own. Read along and wow your child with the wonders of Chinese culture, food, and love. Spin the Lazy Susan- Colorful and adorable images help kids understand the different types of food and mannerisms at the table. Learn simple Cantonese Phrases- Kids will learn how to use simple Cantonese phrases in a restaurant setting and at home. Love Comes From Food- Embrace the meaning behind family, food, and love while you eat with your eyes. If you're looking for a book about Chinese food and culture, this illustrated book will provide your child with an extraordinary food adventure! Are you ready to spin the Lazy Susan?
Going for dim sum, known as yum cha in Cantonese, is a favorite culinary outing in Hawai'i when all tastes can be satisfied among dozens of small plates that are shared and enjoyed with family and friends. It's the perfect way to sample beautifully presented bites of food that are steamed, pan-fried, deep-fried, rolled, and wrapped. Yum Yum Cha: Let's Eat Dim Sum in Hawai'i has over 100 recipes that duplicate what you can order in restaurants serving dim sum or shops and bakeries specializing in dim sum in the Islands. Included are delicious favorites such as pork hash bites (siu mai), shrimp in translucent wheat starch wrap (har gao), steamed then pan-fried turnip cake (lo bak go) and tender steamed pork spareribs in fermented black bean sauce (dow see pai gwat). There are also recipes for both steamed and baked barbecued pork buns (char siu bao) including their substitute fillings. Other succulent Top 10 Hawai'i Favorites dishes are bean curd wraps (sin chet guen) and chicken feet. And of course there is the most popular dim sum dessert, the small custard tart (dan tat). What you may have thought was complicated cooking or preparation is clearly explained so you can prepare the Islands' favorite dim sum dishes for family and friends.
A tasty morsel of a board book all about dim sum from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, Grace Lin. A Chinese American family sits down to enjoy a traditional dim sum meal. Dumplings, cakes, buns, and tarts are wheeled out in little dishes on trolleys, and each family member gets to choose a favorite treat! Lin’s bold and gloriously patterned artwork is a feast for the eyes. Her story is simple and tailor-made for reading aloud to young children, and she includes an informative author’s note for parents, teachers, and children who want to learn more about the origins and practice of dim sum.
A mouth-watering, multicultural board book for little foodies and their loved ones, celebrating dumplings from kitchens all over the world! There are so many different kinds of dumplings to love! In this sweet rhyming board book, the youngest of readers are introduced to traditional dumplings eaten all over the world, from bao to pierogi, samosa, and more! Featuring more than thirty different dumplings, plus an illustrated guide to pronunciation and associated regions, this multicultural board book is just right for sharing diverse culinary traditions and fostering a love of good food with little ones. Everyone is welcome at this dumpling celebration! A MULTICULTURAL CELEBRATION: Dumplings are eaten all over the world! Big or small, baked or boiled, these satisfying treats from different traditions have as many similarities as they do differences, making them a wonderful way for the littlest readers to begin exploring a rich diversity of cultures—including their own! FOOD BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER: The kitchen is a space of warmth, family, and celebration, no matter where in the world you go. This heartwarming board book encourages caregivers to share their own stories with the little ones in their lives, creating space for parent/child bonding and lasting cultural celebration. GREAT GIFT FOR LITTLE FOODIES: Experiencing taste for the first time is magical! Babies and toddlers will delight in seeing favorite foods represented on the pages of this beautiful board book. Encouraging little ones' developing appreciation for food, and just the right size for little hands, this joyful celebration of dumplings is sure to make a splash at any baby shower or birthday party. IRRESISTIBLE, RHYMING READ-ALOUD: Moments of sweetness and celebration abound in this warm, upbeat text! A cheerful rhyme and charming, colorful illustrations make this board book a great choice for read-alouds, sure to become a storytime favorite. LEARN ABOUT EACH LITTLE DUMPLING: Two accessible, illustrated spreads at the back of the book invite readers to learn the name, pronunciation, and associated regions of every dumpling they meet in this delicious story, making multicultural education easy at even the earliest ages! Perfect for: Fans of Disney Pixar's animated short film Bao Readers who love multicultural children's books and food board books like First Book of Sushi and Yum Yum Dim Sum Anyone who loves to cook, eat, or share good food with friends and family Parents, grandparents, caregivers, or anyone seeking to share the tastes of their culture with the kids in their lives Gift-givers seeking cute, distinctive board books for birthday, new baby, or holiday gifts or to share during celebrations such as Lunar New Year, Passover, and Christmas
Over 100 deliciously fuss-free recipes from The Dumpling Sisters' Kitchen. Amy and Julie Zhang have been entertaining and educating their thousands of followers on Youtube with their recipes for deliciously easy homemade Chinese food - now THE DUMPLING SISTERS COOKBOOK brings you more of the easy Chinese recipes and advice that those fans have been clamouring for. Dedicated to and destined to be adored by every Chinese food lover, this book is full of Chinese-food favourites, impressive sharing dishes and even sweet treats that have been little acknowledged in a western understanding of Chinese food - until now. This is Chinese home cooking at its best. The recipes are structured as to give a gradual introduction to Chinese dishes, beginning with the simple; Best Ever Fried Rice, and working up to the more elaborate Cracking Five-Spice Roast Pork Belly, and are interspersed with the insider tips and tricks that the girls' Youtube fans adore. There is also a focus on Chinese culture and eating etiquette (for perfecting those chopstick skills), including sharing menu planner and a guide to shopping at the Chinese supermarket. Amy and Julie write with wit and gusto - they are the perfect cooks to take any food lover on a journey to discover real Chinese cooking.
"Mommy is a Super Mommy, no cape, but it's true. She's a nurse who heals the sick and fixes boo-boos too. "The "My Mommy is" series of children's books help kids understand what their working moms do using fun language and rhymes that children can understand. Written by two working moms who understand the "mom guilt" associated with focusing on both career and motherhood, the series playfully shows what mommy does when she is away from home, but emphasizes her love and devotion to her child.
Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: China is your comprehensive guide to Asia's most exciting destination. Let's Go's forty-five years of travel savvy deliver must-have practical information. This edition boasts more outdoors activities, expanded must-see historical sights, and brand-new coverage of trekking, ethnic villages, and daytrips. An extensive chapter on alternatives to tourism helps you find ways to extend your stay and make a difference, while a phrasebook in Mandarin, Cantonese, Tibetan, and Uighur will help you get there, get around, and get busy, no matter where you may be. So, whether you'd rather chat it up with monks or trek to alpine lakes and glacier-capped peaks, Let's Go's intrepid researchers can lead the way.
Vegan Dim Sum is the essential book for anyone looking to make authentic Chinese dim sum vegan. The book covers over 50 classic recipes and uses traditional Chinese flavors and techniques alongside a vegan pantry to make plant-based dim sum taste like actual dim sum. Favorites like savory shu mai made from seitan and classic Chinese egg tarts flavored with Indian black salt are all on the menu.
Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: California is your insider's guide to the Golden State. Let's Go's forty-five years of travel savvy deliver the practical facts you'll need, from navigating L.A.'s freeways to finding the hottest nightlife. Expanded coverage of national parks, beaches, hiking, and skiing get you out of the city, while listings in the alternatives to tourism chapter show you how to make a difference or become a movie star. Whether you'd rather trek Yosemite's backcountry trails or sample California cuisine in Berkeley's gourmet ghetto, Let's Go can lead the way.
