Download or read book Swallowing Clouds : a Playful Journey Through Chinese Culture, Language, and Cuisine written by A. Zee and published by Douglas & McIntyre. This book was released on 2002 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A witty, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, Zee draws us into the heady pleasures of Chinese food and presents a banquet of family anecdotes, folklore and alluring tidbits about Chinese culinary history and culture.