Today it’s all about Chinese Menus and a little history and lore about some of the names we see.  My guest is Grace Lin, the author of this interesting new book “Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods.”

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food.  From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods.

Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village’s frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world?

Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales—based in real history and folklore—are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous  places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph behind this food, and what makes it undeniably American.

Best selling author Grace Lin provides a visual and storytelling feast as she gives insight on the history, legends, and myths behind your favorite American Chinese dishes. Chinese Menu makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story.

Get a copy today!           Follow Grace on Facebook & Twitter

Grace Lin is the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of Starry River of the Sky, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Rat, Dumpling Days, and Ling &amp Ting, as well as picture books such as The Ugly Vegetables and Dim Sum for Everyone! Grace is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Massachusetts. Her website is http://www.gracelin.com.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2022 Sutter Home White Zinfandel
You may laugh, but the alleged original White Zin, created by the Trinchero family is still a fun easy drinking wine for any time of year.  Summer heat or Winter freezes, it’s not as sweet as you remember!

“Sutter Home White Zinfandel Wine looks as good as it tastes with its beautiful pale pink color. Delicate aromas of sun-ripened berries lead to sweet, creamy strawberry and melon flavors that mingle with a hint of vanilla on the palate. The crisp, refreshing finish balances out this lightly sweet wine, making it the perfect partner for a wide variety of foods. Sutter Home Wine has earned Silver from 2023 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition and 93 points – Silver from 2022 California State Fair. Pair this pink wine with spicy Asian cuisine, shrimp cocktail and grilled chicken. Best served chilled, this blush wine features grapes sourced from California vineyards. To create its pale pink color and touch of sweetness, Zinfandel grapes are immediately pressed after harvest to collect the rich, concentrated free-run juice. Then it is cold fermented in stainless steel tanks to enhance the aromas and crisp acidity. This bottled wine has a convenient screw cap with no corkscrew required and has 9.8% alcohol by volume. Sutter Home, family owned since 1948, is the brand generations of wine lovers trust to deliver consistent, award-winning quality and value for every wine.” occasion.

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