The Chinese Takeout Cookbook Giveaway!

What a great 5 months it has been since the release of The Chinese Takeout Cookbook!

The last few months have been a whirlwind of interviews, classes and events, article-writing, and the like. Thank you for all the support. You’ve helped so much by buying the book, recommending it to your friends and family, participating in the Virtual Potluck back in February, and otherwise tweeting, Instagramming, and Facebooking about the book and its recipes.

Other than the potluck, I haven’t had a chance to organize a cookbook giveaway on the blog yet. So today I’m offering up a giveaway for three signed copies of the cookbook! To enter to win one of the copies, just visit the Chinese Recipes archive and leave a comment below, telling me 1 or 2 of the recipes on the Chinese Recipes page that you’re interested in trying out. (The recipes don’t have to be in the cookbook.)

This giveaway will last until May 24th and the three winners will be chosen in a random draw. And we can also see which dishes get the most votes!

Good luck and happy cooking!

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Press for The Chinese Takeout Cookbook

Signing a few display copies at Barnes & Noble

You guys are amazing. Thank you for all the congratulations and spreading news about the book, here on the blog, on Facebook, Twitter, and in person. At the risk of coming off cheesy, it’s really incredibly heart-warming to have such great support from the readers of Appetite for China, some of whom have been reading since the very beginning.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.

It’s been one month since The Chinese Takeout Cookbook was released and seeing all the good press surrounding the book has been so surreal and wonderful.  There was a recipe review in The Washington Post, radio segments on Let’s Eat In on Heritage Radio Network and The Joan Hamburg Show, a full-page feature in The New York Daily News, not to mention round-ups and reviews in other local press. 

An unexpectedly large headshot. But so great to be featured in a paper with such large circulation!

As for events, last night I took part in a cooking demo and book signing at the wonderful BookCourt in Brooklyn. (More pics up to come!) There are other events coming up, including a Chinese Takeout Cookbook Class at the Institute of Culinary Education this coming Sunday, Jan 20th, in which we recreate 8 recipes from the book, including favorites such as egg rolls, sweet and sour pork, and egg drop soup. And I’m planning more events for NY and other cities soon, so stay tuned!

And if you’ve had a chance to enjoy the book so far, it would be so wonderful if you could take a minute to post a review on Amazon to let others know about your experience! Even a short 1 or 2-sentence review would be a great help!

Thank you all so much again for cheering this book on!

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The Chinese Takeout Cookbook now on Amazon!

I have some exciting news to share! My cookbook is now finally available on Amazon! Entitled The Chinese Takeout Cookbook, it’ll be released on December 11, 2012 and will feature 80+ recipes for making Chinese takeout better at home, using all-natural ingredients and tried-and-true methods.

I’ve been very giddy since seeing it on Amazon over the weekend at a friend’s house. Almost two years ago, in July of 2010, I started working on a book proposal with an idea in mind for a cookbook that celebrates Chinese food in the US. Still, it was unfathomable how quickly this would all take shape (with all the recipe testing and photography and food-styling) and that two years later I’d be jumping up and down in excitement seeing my book available for pre-order.

It’s been a crazy, fun, intense, caffeine-fueled two years, and I’m so happy you guys have been along for the ride! It’d be so wonderful and a huge help if you could check out the cookbook and “like” on Amazon. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey!

Tagged as: News

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The Chinese Takeout Cookbook now on Amazon!

I have some exciting news to share! My cookbook is now finally available on Amazon! Entitled The Chinese Takeout Cookbook, it’ll be released on December 11, 2012 and will feature 80+ recipes for making Chinese takeout better at home, using all-natural ingredients and tried-and-true methods.

I’ve been very giddy since seeing it on Amazon over the weekend at a friend’s house. Almost two years ago, in July of 2010, I started working on a book proposal with an idea in mind for a cookbook that celebrates Chinese food in the US. Still, it was unfathomable how quickly this would all take shape (with all the recipe testing and photography and food-styling) and that two years later I’d be jumping up and down in excitement seeing my book available for pre-order.

It’s been a crazy, fun, intense, caffeine-fueled two years, and I’m so happy you guys have been along for the ride! It’d be so wonderful and a huge help if you could check out the cookbook and “like” on Amazon. Thank you so much for being a part of this journey!

Tagged as: News

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President Obama Gets Takeout Dim Sum

(Photo from the SFGate.com)

Chinese food doesn’t make national headlines very often, so it was a pleasant surprise to see a Chinese takeout-related story all over the news today. On Thursday, President Obama made a surprise stop in San Francisco’s Chinatown while in town for a fundraising event. He went to Great Eastern Restaurant, and after a round of hand-shaking, left with two big bags of takeout.

Ever since I started working on my book, I’ve been super curious about which Chinese dishes famous people like to eat. (Hey, it’s research!) Luckily, KTSF 26, a San Francisco Chinese-language news station, appeared to have gotten a photo of Obama’s dim sum order, which fellow food writer Michele Humes shared on Facebook. The President was apparently a big fan of pretty much all the dumplings, plus the egg tarts, deep-fried crab claws, and deep-fried shrimp puffs (I get those cravings too…)

And changed his mind about the sticky rice.

(Photo from KTSF.com. Click to view larger version on their site.)

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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Chinese Take-out Container - Removable Graphic

WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won't damage your paint or leave any mess. PLEASE double check the size of the image you are ordering prior to clicking the 'ADD TO CART' button. Our graphics are offered in a variety of sizes and prices.

WallMonkeys are intended for indoor use only.

Printed on-demand in the United States Your order will ship within 3 business days, often sooner. Some orders require the full 3 days to allow dark colors and inks to fully dry prior to shipping. Quality is worth waiting an extra day for!

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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Chinese Take-out - Removable Graphic

WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won't damage your paint or leave any mess. PLEASE double check the size of the image you are ordering prior to clicking the 'ADD TO CART' button. Our graphics are offered in a variety of sizes and prices.

WallMonkeys are intended for indoor use only.

Printed on-demand in the United States Your order will ship within 3 business days, often sooner. Some orders require the full 3 days to allow dark colors and inks to fully dry prior to shipping. Quality is worth waiting an extra day for!

Removable and will not leave a mark on your walls.

'Fotolia' trademark will be removed when printed.

Our catalog of over 10 million images is perfect for virtually any use: school projects, trade shows, teachers classrooms, colleges, nurseries, college dorms, event planners, and corporations of all size.

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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Styrofoam Take-out Food Container and Plastic Fork - Removable Graphic

WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won't damage your paint or leave any mess. PLEASE double check the size of the image you are ordering prior to clicking the 'ADD TO CART' button. Our graphics are offered in a variety of sizes and prices.

WallMonkeys are intended for indoor use only.

Printed on-demand in the United States Your order will ship within 3 business days, often sooner. Some orders require the full 3 days to allow dark colors and inks to fully dry prior to shipping. Quality is worth waiting an extra day for!

Removable and will not leave a mark on your walls.

'Fotolia' trademark will be removed when printed.

Our catalog of over 10 million images is perfect for virtually any use: school projects, trade shows, teachers classrooms, colleges, nurseries, college dorms, event planners, and corporations of all size.

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Chinese Takeout Adult Plus Costume

Includes dress, headband and purse. Does not include shoes or chopsticks.

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Weight Watchers Take-Out Tonight! : 150+ Restaurant Favorites to Make at Home--All 8 POINTS or Less

Now you can have take-out tonight and every night and still lose weight!

Craving Chinese, Mexican, Thai, or even Japanese for dinner? No problem and no need to worry about the fat and calories thanks to Take-Out Tonight! Based on the Weight Watchers Winning Points® weight loss plan, Take-Out Tonight! serves up more than 150 mouthwatering recipes that reinvent all of America's most-loved take-out dishes -- all 8 POINTS or less! Few people consider, before they stop in for take-out or pick up the phone to call for delivery, how these made-to-order meals fit into their lives if they're trying to lose weight. Truth is, they don't. So let Take-Out Tonight! help you prepare healthy, delicious meals for you and your family using the smart cooking hints people have come to expect from Weight Watchers cookbooks. Take-Out Tonight! includes:

CHINESE CLASSICS, like Shrimp-and-Pork Wontons, Chinese Barbecued Pork, and Szechuan Chicken with Peanuts • MEXICAN MUST-HAVES, like Family-Style Chicken Enchiladas, Chimichurri Steak with Jicama Salsa, and Nachos Supreme • DELI SPECIALS, like Crunchy Chicken Salad Wraps, Reuben Sandwiches, and Crumb-Topped Jumbo Bran Muffins • TOTALLY THAI, like Shrimp Pad Thai and Coconut Rice Pudding • ITALIAN DELIGHTS, like Pizza with the Works, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Cannoli

Each recipe offers easy how-tos, tips, and complete nutritional information, as well as POINTS per serving. With Take-Out Tonight! there's really no reason to order out -- so get cooking!

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Chinese Take-out Specialty Dishes Cooking DVD

Chinese take-out has become a popular staple in American Dining. Now you can find out how to make some take-out favorites in your own kitchen. The dishes are simple and easy to follow! Unlike the regular cooking video which rush through each dish demonstration, this video has no time limits, you can see the end result and detail of each dish. There is no rush-rush, chop-chop, no lengthly instruction, no time-lapse, no talk-show host, just simple straight forward step-by-step instruction - real time cooking demonstration. You can learn at your own pace. If you have trouble following, just pause and rewind, it's that simple!

Through this video, you learn how to make five popular specialty dishes from Chinese take-out menus, real time demonstration from preparing the ingredients to cooking the dishes; the secrets that make cooking Chinese food fast and easy; the common ingredients that are explicit to Chinese take-out cooking and many more.
Hosted by Sifu Chui, a Hong Kong native, shares her passion to cooking home-style Chinatown dishes. In this DVD, she researches some popular take-out restaurants and their specialty dishes, then show you how to recreate them in your own kitchen.

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Chinese Take-out Soups and Appetizers Cooking DVD

Chinese take-out has become a popular staple in American Dining. Now you can find out how to make some take-out favorites in your own kitchen. The dishes are simple and easy to follow!

Unlike the regular cooking video which rush through each dish demonstration, this video has no time limits, you can see the end result and detail of each dish. There is no rush-rush, chop-chop, no lengthly instruction, no time-lapse, no talk-show host, just simple straight forward step-by-step cooking instruction - real time cooking demonstration. You can learn at your own pace. If you have trouble following, just pause and rewind, it's that simple!

This DVD features : How to make take-out style broth; Wonton Soup, Egg Drops Soup, Fried Wontons, Egg Rolls, BBQ Spare Ribs, Char Siu (Roast Pork) and Special Chinese Sauces.

Hosted by Sifu Chui, a Hong Kong native, shares her passion for cooking home-style Chinatown dishes. In this series, she researches some popular take-out restaurants and their specialty dishes, then shows you how to create them in your own kitchen.

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Chinese Take-out Cooking Noodles and Rice DVD

Chinese Take-out food has become a popular staple in American Dining. The search to re-create them in your own kitchen has increased tremendously over the years. With the release of 4 videos by Chopstick Bowl's Chinese Take-out Cooking Series, you can now learn how to cook your favorite Chinese Take-out food simple and easy. It is like having your own 24 hours' Chinese Take-out Restaurant at home.

The video shows you from preparing the ingredients; sauce making and cooking techniques, just like the Chinese Take-out restaurants. It is designed not just for the cooking enthusiasts but also for anyone who just loves Chinese food. The dishes are simple and easy to make.

Unlike the regular cooking video which rush through each dish demonstration, this video has no time limits, you can see the end result and detail of each dish. There is no rush-rush, chop-chop, no lengthy instruction, no talk-show host, just simple straight forward step-by-step cooking instruction - real time cooking demonstration. You can learn at your own pace. If you have trouble following, just pause and rewind, it's that simple!

In this Noodles and Rice video, you will learn the unique cooking techniques for dishes under this menu; types of noodles and rice used; proper way of rice cooking; how to combine sauces and ingredients that cover over 90% of this menu.

If you love Noodles and Rice dishes, this video will definitely serve your craving!

The other videos in this Chinese Take-out Cooking Series are Soups and Appetizers; Main Course and Specialty Dishes. All available in DVD format.

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Chinese Take-out Main Course Cooking DVD

Chinese take-out has become a popular staple in American Dining. Now you can find out how to make some take-out favorites in your own kitchen. The dishes are simple and easy to follow!

Unlike the regular cooking video which rush through each dish demonstration, this video has no time limits, you can see the end result and detail of each dish. There is no rush-rush, chop-chop, no lengthly instruction, no time-lapse, no talk-show host, just simple straight forward step-by-step cooking instruction - real time cooking demonstration. You can learn at your own pace. If you have trouble following, just pause and rewind, it's that simple!

With this DVD, you will learn the Chinese take-out cooking style; how to prepare your meats and vegetables ingredients; how to make three of the most popular sauces, how to combine ingredients and sauces to make nearly half of the courses on the take-out menus and many more.

Hosted by Sifu Chui, a Hong Kong native, shares her passion to cooking home-style Chinatown dishes. In this DVD, she researches some popular take-out restaurants and their specialty dishes, then show you how to recreate them in your own kitchen.

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Chinese Take-out Cooking DVD Box Set

Chinese take-out has become a popular staple in American dining. Now you can find out how to make your favorite take-out in your own kitchen. Unlike the regular cooking video which rush through each dish demonstration, this video has no time limits, you can see the end result and detail of each dish. There is no rush-rush, chop-chop, no lengthly instruction, no time-lapse, no talk-show host, just simple straight forward step-by-step cooking instruction - real time cooking demonstration. You can learn at your own pace. If you have trouble following, just pause and rewind, it's that simple!

This DVD box set includes 4 DVDs from the Chopstick Bowl Chinese Take-out Cooking Series : "Soups and Appetizers", "Main Course", "Specialty Dishes" and "Noodles and Rice".

"Soups and Appetizers" DVD focus on demonstrating the most popular Chinese take-out soups like egg drop and wonton soups; popular appetizers like egg roll, BBQ ribs, char siu; crispy wonton; how to fold and make egg roll and wonton wrap from scratch.

"Main Course" DVD is the core of the Chopstick Bowl Series as you will learn the foundation for preparing meats, vegetables and sauces. With these building blocks in your arsenal, you'll be able to jump right in and discover how to combine components to create a growing menu of Chinese take-out dishes.

"Specialty Dishes" DVD features dishes that are meat or vegetables "specific" and are non-interchangeable like Shrimp with Lobster Sauce; Double Cooked Pork, Pepper Steak; Egg Foo-Young and Garlic Shrimp.

In "Noodles and Rice" DVD, you will learn the difference between the various kinds of noodles and how to cook them; how to combine different meats, vegetables and sauces with fried rice, chow mein, mei fun, lo mein and chow fun, the unique cooking techniques for cooking noodles and rice.

Owning this DVD box set is like owning your very own personal "Chinese Take-Out" right at home ready to serve your take-out favorites just the way you like it 24/7.

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