刘海永

Liu Haiyong is an author whose writing focuses on food and history. Public information about him is limited, and his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly documented. Three of his works are held in the collection: Song: The Golden Age of Foodies, Biography of Kaifeng: Yimen Has Been the Imperial City Since Ancient Times, and A Gourmet's Guide to the Great Song. These titles suggest that his writing centers on the food culture of the Song dynasty and the ancient city of Kaifeng, weaving together food, customs, and urban history and presenting the everyday flavors of people in the past in an accessible, readable style. His work falls between food essays and popular history, discussing what people ate and how they ate it while using food as a lens on the life and character of an era. It should appeal to general readers interested in Song history, local culture, and food.