Chop suey nation: the Legion Cafe and other stories from Canada's Chinese restaurants /
Food and drink, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Bestsellers (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Weaves together the author's own family history--from her grandfather's decision to leave behind a wife and newborn son for a new life, to her father's path from cooking in rural China to running some of the largest "Western" kitchens in… Vancouver, to the unravelling of a closely guarded family secret--with the stories of dozens of Chinese restaurant owners from coast to coast. Also explores the fascinating history behind "chop suey" cuisine, detailing the invention of classics like "ginger beef" and "Newfoundland chow mein," and other uniquely Canadian fare like the "Chinese pierogies" of Alberta. Bestseller. 2019.