Eating with the Sun

“A beautiful, softly-spoken riposte to old western stereotypes about Chinese food, Eating with the Sun reveals a cuisine rooted in nature and the shifting seasons, focused on nurturing body and mind. The author’s quest for the ancient pulses of the traditional Chinese diet leads her—and us—into a deeper connection with the diversity and wisdom of one of the world’s richest culinary cultures.” —Fuchsia Dunlop, author of Five Tastes: Delicious recipes for Chinese Flavors
“Beautifully written and deeply personal, Megan Zhang’s memoir tells her story through the lens of Chinese food, weaving together family identity, and the traditions passed down by the author’s parents and grandparents—including the Chinese philosophy of food as medicine. Through family memories and culinary adventures in China, the book offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the deep knowledge, traditions, and wisdom that have shaped Chinese foodways and daily life for generations.” —Grace Young, James Beard Award-winning author of Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge
“Eating with the Sun reveals a side of Chinese food culture that is rarely explored so thoughtfully: how the foods we eat are intertwined with the seasons and traditions passed down through generations. Megan Zhang weaves history, folklore, family stories, and recipes into a fascinating journey through the Chinese calendar. It’s a beautiful reminder of how food keeps us connected to our culture, our families, and the world around us.” —Maggie Zhu, creator of the blog Omnivore’s Cookbook
“Eating With the Sun beautifully captures how deeply food is woven into Chinese culture, history, and the passage of time. Zhang illuminates the details and rhythms of each term of the Solar calendar while weaving in tender, often deeply relatable reflections on what it means to be both an insider and an outsider to a culture. She created a memoir that is intimate, transporting, and deliciously immersive.” —Kristina Cho, James Beard Award-winning Cookbook Author
“Just like dumplings, each chapter of Eating with the Sun is meticulously crafted, meant to be savored in a bite or two, and showcases the skill of the maker. Megan shares her experience growing up in two cultures, personal recipes, and nips of wisdom in a manner that leaves you hungry for more.” —Lan Lam, America’s Test Kitchen Cast Member and Creator/Host of Techniquely

Megan Zhang is an IACP-winning journalist who writes about food, culture, identity, and environment. Previously, she was a senior editor at America’s Test Kitchen and Saveur. Before that, she relocated to Beijing to host the long-running docuseries Travelogue. Megan’s work has appeared in The Cut, BBC, and The Washington Post.

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