Feng Shui Food - Hardcover

By applying the ancient Chinese philosophy of feng shui to the American kitchen, the author shows how food can promote health and happiness by outlining menu plans and offering tips and advice for planning weddings, children's parties, family dinners, and open-air feasts.

Did you ever think you could cook food that not only tastes delicious but also promotes health and happiness? Two experts in their fields, Feng Shui practitioner Simon Brown and chef and restaurateur Steven Saunders, have combined their respective talents and energies to show you all you need to know.According to the principles of Feng Shui, chi energy is present in all things, including the food you eat and the places in which you eat it. Here you will learn how to manipulate chi energy to bring about positive changes in your life and that of your family and guests by the choice of ingredients; the methods you use to prepare, cook, and serve them; and even the way you decorate your table.This innovative cookbook provides over 100 delicious Feng Shui-inspired dishes. Each of these healthy, nutritious recipes provides the perfect energy balance for your changing needs. And they taste wonderful too!Included are: complete menu plans; advice on how to plan and serve the right food for different occasions - from a romantic dinner or family gathering to a formal business lunch, tips for celebratory meals for weddings, children's parties, and summertime picnics; and how to "read" a restaurant's décor, layout, and location to ensure you choose the right place whenever you dine out. (8 3/4 X 10 3/4, 164 pages, color photos, illustrations, diagrams)