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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Jan Wong takes us on a trip through three of the world’s greatest cuisines to learn the secrets of their foods, as well as the civilizations—past and present—that underlies what they eat. From a farm family in France coping with globalization to the stubborn traditions of central Italy and the cultural confusion of today’s China, we meet the families and people behind the dishes—and learn how to make them as well. A wonderful story about Jan’s own efforts to bond with her son,
Apron Strings is what we have come to expect from Jan Wong: funny, insightful, and brutally honest." -- Ian Johnson, author of
The Souls of China"For foodies like me, Jan’s book will be irresistible, but the fact is that anyone would love this book.
Apron Strings is one of the most appealing, charming, loveable books I’ve read in years." -- Stevie Cameron, author of
On the Take"Apron strings may be for foodies, but Jan Wong’s
Apron Strings is for everyone." -- Uwera Nina Ntanganzwa *
The Brunswickan *
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Apron Strings is dense in food history, customs, traditions and all the contrasts in between from school systems, familial roles and even water consumption." -- Jules Torti *
Alphabet Soup *
