A Cook's Guide to Chinese Vegetables (Odyssey) (Odyssey Guides)

This is a well-researched book on a (for the non-Chinese and even for the non-Cantonese) somewhat esoteric and, perhaps, daunting subject, and the author is meticulous in giving details about each kind of vegetable. It is informative and clearly written. She is obviously familiar with the noisy, at times chaotic, but oh-so-fresh "wet" markets and home cooking situations in Hong Kong. She is able to bridge the gap between Cantonese-Chinese and American cultural sensibilities towards food and nutrition, making Chinese thinking on these topics more understable. The drawings are lovingly rendered, enhancing the usefulness and appeal of this book.

This is an easy to read with information and instructions on use, appearance, when to plant, and how to plant Chinese greens, beans, melons, cabbages, herbs, peas, and even water plants.If you're interested in growing Chinese vegetables, this is a great one for the library. Also includes English and Chinese names, planting table, and instructions for container gardening.

This is a good book--nice color illustrations of Chinese vegetables, descriptions of both common and uncommon varieties, Chinese characters and latin names added. Simple recipes I found to be not that useful, having many cookbooks, but novice Chinese cooks may find them appealing.