Founded in 2013, The Woks of Life began as a quest to document one family's history through food and has become the most popular online resource for Chinese cooking in English, recording generations of recipes for millions of home cooks. Bill, Judy, Sarah, and Kaitlin Leung have been featured on PBS and Magnolia Network, and online by the Food Network and Good Morning America. The family lives in New Jersey, where they cook, write, and photograph recipes together-and continue their eternal debate over what's for dinner.
“The Woks of Life did something miraculous: It reconnected me to my
love of Chinese food and showed me how simple it is to make my
favorite dishes myself, something I never thought I’d be able to
do. Beautifully and lovingly created by the Leung family,
this fantastic cookbook should be in every home!”—Kevin Kwan, New
York Times bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians
“For years, Bill, Judy, Sarah, and Kaitlin have been my go-to
source for recipes and techniques that have roots firmly planted in
Chinese tradition but with a uniquely American experience and
voice. Their intergenerational approach makes The Woks of Life
unique in its ability to inspire and educate, with an eye
toward practicality and usefulness. This is a very special
book.”—J. Kenji López-Alt, author of The Food Lab and The
Wok
“The Woks of Life blog has been one of my absolute favorites for
years—these recipes are not only delicious, but they make me
excited to try new dishes and flavors. The Leungs help home cooks
by explaining everything from cooking tools to pantry staples, and
even providing QR codes to reference techniques you may not be
familiar with. I cannot wait to cook through this book with my
family!”—Alex Snodgrass, New York Times bestselling author of
The Defined Dish and The Comfortable Kitchen
“This book allows everyone to get in the kitchen and effortlessly
start cooking well-researched and delicious recipes while enjoying
the personalities and tastes of Judy, Bill, Sarah, and Kaitlin. The
Woks of Life cookbook is a must for any food lover.”—Andrew
Zimmern
“The Woks of Life is one of the first places I go when I need
a recipe that I know will be as knowledgeable as it is usable.
Having a whole book of recipes to cook through at last is such a
gift—I cannot find a single recipe that doesn’t entice me to cancel
all of my plans and spend my evening cooking instead.”—Deb
Perelman, author of Smitten Kitchen Keepers
“The Leung family have been my go-to source when I want to make
everything from fried rice and scallion pancakes to spicy chili
wontons and sesame-slicked Shanghai noodles. I’m thrilled to have
all their best recipes in one beautiful book!”—David Lebovitz,
author of My Paris Kitchen & Drinking French
“The Woks of Life became a staple resource for our family when we
moved away from home and embarked on re-creating the flavorful
memories of our childhood.”—Lina and Mei Lum, Wing on Wo & Co
“I’ve been following The Woks of Life on Instagram for years, and
I’m so excited for their first cookbook! Every recipe feels like an
invitation to the table.”—Emma Christensen, Simply Recipes
“The Leung family shares their favorite restaurant-worthy,
family-friendly, and forward-thinking Chinese recipes, plus tips on
how to approach essential cooking tools and pantry items with
confidence.”—Epicurious
“For years, home cooks have turned to food blog The Woks of Life as
a trusted source of Chinese and Chinese-American recipes and
cooking tips….here, just as they do online, the Leungs dive
thoroughly into all the essential techniques, must-have tools and
pantry staples that you’ll need.”—Vetted by Forbes
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