Simple Taste
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Summary
Editor's review
From an editorial perspective, the book's core value lies in its narrative approach of "conveying the Way through food." Zhang Xiaoma's writing is solid, and she excels at elevating kitchen stories full of everyday bustle into a philosophy of life. The interpretation of "simplicity" in the book is especially profound—it is not shabbiness or monotony, but rather a process of stripping away the elaborate and focusing on the true flavors of ingredients and the care put into preparation, thereby attaining inner richness and calm. This idea of "slow living" and "mindful living" advocated in a fast-paced era forms the book's intellectual throughline. For modern readers swept up in the flood of information and longing for inner peace, the book offers a practicable, warm methodology for living. The reading experience resembles a soothing, in-depth conversation with a friend who understands life and observes it well; it can effectively ease anxiety and inspire readers to discover and create their own poetry in ordinary days.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who pursue quality of life and hope to find beauty and tranquility in the everyday
- Literature lovers interested in food culture and essays on the aesthetics of living
- Urban readers who feel busy and anxious and need words to soothe their minds
- Readers who enjoy gentle, delicate prose rich in imagery
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking professional recipes or cooking tutorials with detailed steps and precise proportions
- Readers who prefer strong plots, fast pacing, or in-depth theoretical discussion
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read in a quiet moment on a leisurely afternoon or before bed; soothing music can help you enter the book's atmosphere.
- You need not read it in order; opening any chapter at random offers an independent and complete slice of life.
- While reading, you might recall your own food-related memories, or try recreating a simple dish mentioned in the book for a deeper experience.
About the publisher
The Publishing House of Electronics Industry is a comprehensive publisher distinguished by its focus on electronic information and related fields. Judging from the more than 3,000 titles in its catalogue, its publishing covers programming and design, artificial intelligence, computer science, finance and economics, photography, and social sciences, attending both to cutting-edge technology and to general readers. Representative titles include Factor Investing: Methods and Practice, x86 Assembly Language: From Real Mode to Protected Mode, The RISC-V Reader, Artificial Intelligence: Speech Recognition, Understanding and Practice, Phased Array Radar Technology, Radar Target Characteristics, and 100 Go Mistakes and How to Avoid Them, most of which centre on technical methods and engineering practice. Its authors include Shi Chuan, Li Zhong, Wang Xiaobo, David Patterson, Andrew Waterman, and Yu Zihao, among others from China and abroad. Owing to limited public information, no further publishing features are elaborated here.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 基础酱料
- 牛油果酱
- 罗勒青酱
- 腰果酱
- 烤甜椒酱
- 鹰嘴豆泥酱
- 肉桂红薯酱
- 花生酱
- 黄油草莓酱
- 开放式三明治的配料
- 松子番茄
- 迷迭香土豆
- 烤茄子
- 黑醋牛油果
- 香蕉泥
- 百里香菠萝
- 果昔
- 羽衣甘蓝杏仁奶
- 菠菜奇亚籽能量饮
- 牛油果巧克力奶
- 浆果香蕉果昔
- 沙拉与酱汁
- 藜麦芦笋沙拉
- 清爽节瓜沙拉
- 烤土豆沙拉
- 杏仁南瓜沙拉
- 汤
- 椰香玉米浓汤
- 土豆浓汤
- 豆腐酱汤
- 胡椒番茄冷汤
- 开胃菜
- 柠檬黄瓜丝
- 腰果节瓜塔
- 腌渍甜菜根
- 蒜香天贝片
- 墨西哥玉米脆
- 橄榄饼干脆棒
- 土豆泥
- 香辣鹰嘴豆
- 无国界料理
- 香菇嫩豆腐
- 豆腐丸子
- 蔬菜天妇罗
- 土豆丝饼
- 番茄藜麦碗
- 香蒜口蘑
- 咖喱蔬菜
- 浓香豌豆
- 番茄菜花
- 煎杏鲍菇
- 剁椒秋葵
- 姜味豆腐
- 草莓芦笋
- 孜然平菇
- 盐烤茭白
- 烧烤杏鲍菇
- 茄汁焗鹰嘴豆
- 烟熏红薯
- 椰香烤玉米
- 秋葵寿司卷
- 白酱意大利面
- 蔬菜通心粉
- 花椒荞麦面
- 酱油糙米饭
- 甜品/零食
- 燕麦软饼
- 椰蓉小南瓜
- 花生豆腐冰淇淋
- 西瓜冰沙
- 蜜糖水蜜桃
- 巧克力爆米花
- 鲜草莓巧克力
- 水果奇亚籽布丁
- 饮品
- 百香果气泡水
- 迷迭香草莓汁
- 冰冻奶茶
- 糙米豆奶
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About the author
Zhang Xiaoma is an author whose work focuses mainly on food and eating. Public information about him is limited: his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly recorded. Three of his works are held in the collection, including Jian·Wei (Simple Flavors) and its revised edition, as well as Chang Yi Kou Wei Lai (A Taste of the Future). Judging from the titles and the common categories assigned to them, his writing spans the fields of food and social science, and tends to combine everyday eating experiences with cultural observation rather than simply listing recipes or cooking techniques. The word "simple" in Jian·Wei suggests an exploration of plain, authentic taste, while Chang Yi Kou Wei Lai looks toward further possibilities in food. Overall, his writing addresses general readers and emphasizes readability and a sense of daily life, making it suitable for those interested in food culture.
