Las Animas - Bent County Library District

A Chinese American child fears that the food her parents are preparing to sell on the Fourth of July will not be eaten.

An introduction to the cooking of China that features basic recipes for rice and tea, appetizers and soups, main dishes, vegetables, and desserts, as well as holiday and festival foods; presents details on the Chinese dining table and dining traditions; and provides low-fat and vegetarian alternatives.

Presents and eight-course banquet of ghost stories centering around Chinese cooking and culture. Each story is followed by a recipe and historical notes.