Why people recommend it
Invitation to a Banquet is a sweeping culinary history and exploration of Chinese food culture written by renowned food writer and scholar Fuchsia Dunlop. On the podcast Conversations with Tyler, guest Fuchsia Dunlop appeared alongside host Tyler Cowen for the episode titled Fuchsia Dunlop on the Story of Chinese Food, which was published on December 13, 2023. At the conclusion of their engaging discussion on the philosophy, regional diversity, and historical evolution of Chinese cuisine, Tyler Cowen addressed the audience with a passionate call to action. He strongly encouraged listeners to purchase and read Invitation to a Banquet, emphasizing the importance of supporting the author's work. Furthermore, Tyler Cowen stressed that readers should not stop at just one volume, explicitly advising the audience to buy all of Fuchsia Dunlop's books because owning merely a single title from her collection is simply not enough. This enthusiastic endorsement underscores the profound respect and admiration for Fuchsia Dunlop's scholarship and writing, framing her entire literary output as an essential addition to any food lover's library and a vital resource for understanding global culinary traditions.
Who recommended it
- Tyler Cowen Recommended
Tyler Cowen — 1 mention
“that's invitation to a banquet the story of Chinese food uh please do buy it read it and I would stress buy all of her books uh you cannot buy just one”
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and there is a new one invitation to a banquet the story of Chinese food which is just out”
“so invitation to a Banquets”
“one of the reasons that I wrote this book is that it seems to me extraordinary that China has this exceptional Cuisine which is so diverse and sophisticated”