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'Mixing the ancient tradition of traditional medicine and healing using herbs and food with western home remedies and recipes, this book offers a wealth of healing kitchen tips....An accessible way to cook health-giving asian meals.' --Health and Fitness Magazine, May 2010
`(A)n informative book on Eastern medicine and philosophies, demonstrating that herbal healing and cooking seek to bring balance to meals and to body and mind as well.....The health-conscious cook could learn a lot and find a different approach to eating to supplement their wellbeing.'
--Healthysoul.co.uk, April 2010
`(A)n informative book on Eastern medicine and philosophies, demonstrating that herbal healing and cooking seek to bring balance to meals and to body and mind as well.....The health-conscious cook could learn a lot and find a different approach to eating to supplement their wellbeing.'
--Healthysoul.co.uk, April 2010
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This title deals with ancient Asian practices of cooking with healing herbs and other therapeutic foods to Western palates and kitchens. "Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen" reveals how easy it is to tap into the 3,000-year-old secrets of East Asian healing arts. This entertaining and easy-to-use book provides scores of delicious recipes, anecdotes about various herbs and foods, and all you need to know about acquiring ingredients-even if you don't know the difference between a lotus seed and the lotus position. The recipes are simple, easy-to-prepare, and healthy East Asian dishes-still largely unknown in the West, but begging to cross the cultural divide-as well as recipes that might seem familiar, but with an unexpected twist, such as oatmeal with walnuts and goji berries or chicken soup with ginseng. Drawing on family recipes, years of study of traditional Chinese medicine at institutions in China and in the United States, and experience treating patients in the traditional Chinese medical clinic, Wang, Sheir, and Ono put healthy recipes using Chinese herbs at your fingertips to enhance your life, promote a sense of wellbeing, and increase your longevity.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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22 April 2010
Format:Paperback
I very much like "Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen". This is a very smart book that truly does provide Westerners with some great healthful recipes for both Chinese medicine practitioners and laypersons.
It appears to be a response to the gaping holes in the marketplace for a decent book on Chinese medicine dietetics. While their stated purpose (articulated in their cover letter that accompanied the review copy) is to provide practitioners with a book to suggest to their patients, I also believe that it is a great book for Chinese medicine practitioners as well.
Henry Lu's Chinese Natural Cures: Traditional Methods for Remedies and Prevention and Paul Pitchford's Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition have pretty much owned the marketplace since I've been following such things, but this book promises to rise to the top of the list. It certainly has in my mind. The Lu and Pitchford books are good at listing various herbs that are edible and various foods that have medicinal properties.
However, Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen is more of a cookbook than a list of food/herbs (though it includes both). They're simple, though they do not appear to skimp on taste or presentation. There are also copious variations that you can explore as well as little sidebars that provide additional insight as to the cultural backstory regarding various ingredients.
This book is great for laypersons in that it describes the benefits of a particular recipe in common terms, but it also includes the same information using TCM terms practitioner. Many (but not all) require that one has access to an Asian market.
The main portion of this book, the recipes, are organized by main dishes, soups, desserts, etc. There are also chapters that explain some of the basics of Chinese medicine. What the authors present is the tried-and-true Chinese medicine that is most commonly taught in American schools. I consider this a good thing. There is plenty of good information out there, but it isn't all translated into English. As such, some authors have to fill in the gaps with their own musings. This doesn't seem to be the case with this book. What you read here will not be confusing when comparing the content to other books on Chinese medicine.
I look forward to trying out some of these recipes because of their health benefits, but also because they're so well written.
-Al Stone, L.Ac., DAOM
April 22, 2010
It appears to be a response to the gaping holes in the marketplace for a decent book on Chinese medicine dietetics. While their stated purpose (articulated in their cover letter that accompanied the review copy) is to provide practitioners with a book to suggest to their patients, I also believe that it is a great book for Chinese medicine practitioners as well.
Henry Lu's Chinese Natural Cures: Traditional Methods for Remedies and Prevention and Paul Pitchford's Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition have pretty much owned the marketplace since I've been following such things, but this book promises to rise to the top of the list. It certainly has in my mind. The Lu and Pitchford books are good at listing various herbs that are edible and various foods that have medicinal properties.
However, Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen is more of a cookbook than a list of food/herbs (though it includes both). They're simple, though they do not appear to skimp on taste or presentation. There are also copious variations that you can explore as well as little sidebars that provide additional insight as to the cultural backstory regarding various ingredients.
This book is great for laypersons in that it describes the benefits of a particular recipe in common terms, but it also includes the same information using TCM terms practitioner. Many (but not all) require that one has access to an Asian market.
The main portion of this book, the recipes, are organized by main dishes, soups, desserts, etc. There are also chapters that explain some of the basics of Chinese medicine. What the authors present is the tried-and-true Chinese medicine that is most commonly taught in American schools. I consider this a good thing. There is plenty of good information out there, but it isn't all translated into English. As such, some authors have to fill in the gaps with their own musings. This doesn't seem to be the case with this book. What you read here will not be confusing when comparing the content to other books on Chinese medicine.
I look forward to trying out some of these recipes because of their health benefits, but also because they're so well written.
-Al Stone, L.Ac., DAOM
April 22, 2010
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
The best book of it's type.
29 Mar 2010
Format:Paperback
I just picked this up and have to say that I am very impressed.
It is filled with simple yet healthful recipes. The majority of the recipes are traditional recipes from China, Japan, and Korea and will require a trip to your local or online Asian market. For each recipe they discuss the health conditions the dish is beneficial for from both Eastern and Western medical perspectives. Whenever appropriate, the authors share snippets of insight. It also includes a section discussing 100 "super foods."
This book is perfect for both the layperson and for those experienced with Chinese Medicine.
It is filled with simple yet healthful recipes. The majority of the recipes are traditional recipes from China, Japan, and Korea and will require a trip to your local or online Asian market. For each recipe they discuss the health conditions the dish is beneficial for from both Eastern and Western medical perspectives. Whenever appropriate, the authors share snippets of insight. It also includes a section discussing 100 "super foods."
This book is perfect for both the layperson and for those experienced with Chinese Medicine.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Jewel
15 Mar 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book, "Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen" is a jewel. I am learning so much as I read through it. The authors present information about Eastern tradition, health and cooking in ways that are as accessible as they are illuminating. The recipes are wonderful, and I am enjoying the anecdotal observations, personal accounts, and dashes of humor sprinkled throughout. This is a beautiful, comprehensive, thoughtfully-laid out piece of work that edifies the mind and spirit, as well as the stomach. Well-done!
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