Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen: Recipes from the East for Health, Healing, and Long Life

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Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen reveals how easy it is to tap into the 3,000-year-old secrets of the Eastern 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. Highlighting "superfoods," such as goji berries, as well as more familiar ingredients like ginger, garlic, and mint, Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen includes indispensible information:An overview of traditional Chinese medici. Read more... Abstract: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen reveals how easy it is to tap into the 3,000-year-old secrets of the Eastern 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. Highlighting "superfoods," such as goji berries, as well as more familiar ingredients like ginger, garlic, and mint, Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen includes indispensible information:An overview of traditional Chinese medici Content: CONTENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTION ONE HUNDRED HEALTHY INGREDIENTS SUMPTUOUS SOUPS SAVORY SIDE DISHES, OR VEGETARIANS' DELIGHT MARVELOUS MAIN DISHES HERE, THERE, ANYWHERE--BREAKFAST, SNACKS, DESSERT COMFORT IN A CUP MIXED AND SUNDRY: STOCKS, SAUCES, AND TOPPINGS APPENDIXES GLOSSARY RECIPES FOR COMMON HEALTH CONCERNS CONVERSION CHART SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTIONS RESOURCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INDEX.