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Por Por's Cook book - Book launch soon -
Home cooking through the generations since
Chinese Women Settled in New Zealand over
the last 100 years
This book contains over 140 recipes and 15 Chinese women’s life stories.
Reviewed by:
Margaret Agnew, Journalist, Past editor of The Christchurch Press, Weekend Supplement.
“ Food is one of the strongest ties to our culture and this unique cookbook is an important link to the
culinary past and present of our multi-generational New Zealand-Chinese community. The women
(and men) have been cooking up a taste of home since they arrived from mainland China in the early
1900s. Modern Kiwis of Chinese descent will find this book especially fascinating for a taste of our
Porpor’s past. A poignant and piquant slice of culinary history.”
Kuan Meng Goh (ONZM, JP, Ph D, FRSNZ), Emeritus Professor, Lincoln University; Dave Canterbury (Pathfinder)Branch President and Past National President, New Zealand Chinese Association
“It is widely known that few other cultures are as food oriented as the Chinese. According to the
famous Chinese scholar and archaeologist, K.C. Chang, “Chinese people are especially occupied with
food and food is at the centre of, or at least it accompanies or symbolizes, many social interactions.”
Traditionally, in Chinese culture, there is always an important relationship between food and
health. This book adds a new dimension to the relationship by linking the experiences of Chinese
grandmothers to their recipes. The recipes as presented are not only home-proven to succeed but
are also authentic and achievable. Most people enjoy Chinese food and the recipes provide the
opportunity to cook these delicious dishes. “
Meilin Chong, NZCA, Auckland Branch Committee Member.
“This is a beautiful, well presented and illustrated Chinese cook book which is informative combined
with family stories. It brings back fond memories of childhood days and the foods that our mothers
and grandmothers cooked for us.”
Home cooking through the generations since Chinese Women
settled in New Zealand over the last 100 years
POR PORs
COOKBOOK
Carolyn King
Order enquiries
Email: carolynking@clear.net.nz
Home cooking through the generations since
Chinese Women Settled in New Zealand over
the last 100 years
This book contains over 140 recipes and 15 Chinese women’s life stories.
Reviewed by:
Margaret Agnew, Journalist, Past editor of The Christchurch Press, Weekend Supplement.
“ Food is one of the strongest ties to our culture and this unique cookbook is an important link to the
culinary past and present of our multi-generational New Zealand-Chinese community. The women
(and men) have been cooking up a taste of home since they arrived from mainland China in the early
1900s. Modern Kiwis of Chinese descent will find this book especially fascinating for a taste of our
Porpor’s past. A poignant and piquant slice of culinary history.”
Kuan Meng Goh (ONZM, JP, Ph D, FRSNZ), Emeritus Professor, Lincoln University; Dave Canterbury (Pathfinder)Branch President and Past National President, New Zealand Chinese Association
“It is widely known that few other cultures are as food oriented as the Chinese. According to the
famous Chinese scholar and archaeologist, K.C. Chang, “Chinese people are especially occupied with
food and food is at the centre of, or at least it accompanies or symbolizes, many social interactions.”
Traditionally, in Chinese culture, there is always an important relationship between food and
health. This book adds a new dimension to the relationship by linking the experiences of Chinese
grandmothers to their recipes. The recipes as presented are not only home-proven to succeed but
are also authentic and achievable. Most people enjoy Chinese food and the recipes provide the
opportunity to cook these delicious dishes. “
Meilin Chong, NZCA, Auckland Branch Committee Member.
“This is a beautiful, well presented and illustrated Chinese cook book which is informative combined
with family stories. It brings back fond memories of childhood days and the foods that our mothers
and grandmothers cooked for us.”
Home cooking through the generations since Chinese Women
settled in New Zealand over the last 100 years
POR PORs
COOKBOOK
Carolyn King
Order enquiries
Email: carolynking@clear.net.nz