Serve the People by Jen Lin-Liu

Sub-title: A stir-fried journey through China -- Lin-Liu is a wonderful writer.  She is very descriptive and can really pull you onto the book.  She is Chinese American, which until she moved to China, had never labeled herself as.  The Chinese did not understand how she knew so little of the area and history.  Where she felt comfortable was with food and she loved trying different things.  She ended up going to cooking school, having private lessons and working in some different kitchens.  She shares some wonderful recipes and stories of some wonderful people.  I can't wait to try some of the recipes!!  Great book!!