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Reviewed on September 1, 2024 | Elementary
Gr 1–5—As a young girl growing up in a wealthy family in Beijing, Cecilia Chiang (1920–2020) developed a strong interest in learning how the meals she was served were prepared. She ultimately became a successful restaurateur in the U.S., where she served authentic Chinese cuisine that reflected the food of many different provinces and changed people's understanding of it. Covered is Chiang'searly interest in observing the two chefs in her family's kitchen and listening to her father's description of what made each dish perfectly prepared. Her life changed dr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More