The Woks of Life

The Woks of Life - This is the story of a family as told through food. Judy, the family matriarch, speaks about preserving the traditions she grew up with in China and regional Chinese foodways. Dad Bill worked in his family’s Chinese restaurant during his formative years and walks you through how to make a glorious Cantonese Roast Duck. Daughters Sarah and Kaitlin have your vegetable-forward and easy weeknight recipes covered. Put them all together, and you have the first cookbook from the funny and poignant family behind the hugely popular multi-generational blog, The Woks of Life.  You’ll find a compendium of go-to, accessible, and essential Chinese recipes, from Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai and Spicy Beef Biang Biang Noodles to Cantonese Pork Belly Fried Rice and Salt-and-Pepper Fried Oyster Mushrooms. There are also helpful tips and tricks throughout, including an elaborate rundown of the Chinese pantry, and explanations of essential tools (including the all-important wok).