中華飲食，千占一脈。珍饈佳肴，風味流派。食器華宴，流光溢彩。煮蒸煎扒，爆炒熘炸。烹調技法，千變萬化。色香俱全，五味陳雜。彭祖之飲食養生，孔子之食膾精細，李漁之飲食美學……本書主要向你介紹了有關飲食的起源、飲食健康、飲食禁忌等內容，是愉悅心靈的精神盛宴。

When it comes to food, the Chinese have a common saying, "The masses regard food as their heaven," which means that food is people's primal want. It should clearly justify the importance that "eating" holds in Chinese people's lives. Eating is not just meant to fill the stomach; having food at one's disposal, being able to consume a good amount of food, and knowing what and how to eat are all viewed as a good "fortune." Those who promote food culture often use the words of Chinese philosopher Confucius, "diet and love-making, all primal needs of every human being," finding an aspiring and positive thought basis for such an epicurean lifestyle. Today, in this world where even the farthest corners can seem as close as one's back yard, Chinese food can be enjoyed in each and every metropolitan throughout the world.

Preface
The Origins of Food and Drink Culture
　Tracing the Origins of Foods
　Foods from Outside China
　Fine Ware for Eating
Food and Drink Traditions
　The Good Cheer of Eating Together
　The Taste of Home Cooking
　Seasonal Delicacies
　Interesting Food Customs
　The Rituals of the Table
　Balancing the Five Flavours
　Secrets of Delicacies
　Food and Health
　Food Taboos
A Gastronomic Tour of China lO3
The True Pleasure of Drinking One's Fill
　The Art of Tea
　Wine, the Beverage of Romance
New Dining Trends
Appendix: Chronological Table of the Chinese Dynasties