{"title":"Kristina Cho","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enchanting culinary world of Kristina Cho through her delightful and insightful books. As a celebrated author, Kristina offers a fresh perspective on traditional Chinese cuisine, blending her personal experiences with her love for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eChinese Enough\u003c\/em\u003e, Kristina explores her journey of cultural identity and heritage, delving into what it means to embrace being \"Chinese enough\" through the lens of food. She shares heartfelt stories coupled with unique recipes that speak to her upbringing and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eMooncakes and Milk Bread\u003c\/em\u003e, has quickly become a favourite among readers, offering a delicious taste of classic Chinese bakery delights. This book not only provides detailed recipes but also introduces the rich history and traditions behind these beloved treats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKristina Cho's works fall under the Cooking \u0026amp; Food category and are perfect for those looking to explore authentic Chinese recipes with a modern twist. Ideal for food enthusiasts and home cooks alike, her books serve as a gateway to understanding and experimenting with the diverse flavours of Chinese cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet Kristina Cho guide you through a culinary journey that promises both delectable results and an exploration of cultural identity with every turn of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chinese-enough","title":"Chinese Enough","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn an exploration of her own experience as a first-generation American, Kristina Cho, author of the award-winning baking book \u003ci\u003eMooncakes and Milk Bread\u003c\/i\u003e, offers 100 recipes that blend the flavours of traditional Cantonese cooking with California ingredients and a midwestern sensibility.\u003c\/b\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eChinese Enough\u003c\/i\u003e, Cho turns to the savoury side of cooking with recipes that are neither entirely Chinese nor entirely American, but Chinese enough. Here is an array of dishes to pair with rice, the cornerstone of Cantonese cuisine, including Triple Pepper Beef, Miso Pork Meatballs, and Seared Egg Tofu with Honey and Soy. Recipes like Smashed Ranch Cucumbers and Saucy Sesame Long Beans honour the Cantonese focus on vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a chapter dedicated to the joy of noodles, with creative takes on traditional dishes, birthed anew in a California kitchen—from San Francisco Garlic Noodles to Creamy Tomato Udon. Plus, a chapter of Banquet-Worthy Dishes teaches the Chinese art of food as celebration. A step-by-step guide shows how to employ friends and family in the kitchen to make dumplings, and the fruit-focused dessert section acts as a lesson on finishing a meal with a small, sweet act of affection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWoven throughout, Cho's stories of her grandmother's Chinese garden situated in the middle of Cleveland and falling in love over dim sum are a warm tribute to the nuanced and personal ways in which one can discover and define their own culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45711188197612,"sku":"9781648293429","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781648293429.jpg?v=1725972969"},{"product_id":"mooncakes-and-milk-bread-by-kristina-cho-9780785238997","title":"Mooncakes and Milk Bread","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • Baking and Desserts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • Emerging Voice, Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker Magazine, The New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: \u003cem\u003eTime Out, Glamour, Taste of Home\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood blogger Kristina Cho (eatchofood.com) introduces you to Chinese bakery cooking with fresh, simple interpretations of classic recipes for the modern baker.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside, you’ll find sweet and savory baked buns, steamed buns, Chinese breads, unique cookies, whimsical cakes, juicy dumplings, Chinese breakfast dishes, and drinks. Recipes for steamed BBQ pork buns, pineapple buns with a thick slice of butter, silky smooth milk tea, and chocolate Swiss rolls all make an appearance—because a book about Chinese bakeries wouldn’t be complete without them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMooncakes and Milk Bread\u003c\/em\u003e, Kristina teaches you to whip up these delicacies like a pro, including how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnead dough without a stand mixer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid collapsed steamed buns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfuse creams and custards with aromatic tea flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix the most workable dumpling dough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleat dumplings like an Asian grandma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first book to exclusively focus on Chinese bakeries and cafés, but it isn’t just for those nostalgic for Chinese bakeshop foods—it's for all home bakers who want exciting new recipes to add to their repertoires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550048440556,"sku":"9780785238997","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15546043482467.jpg?v=1749949172"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kristina-cho.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}