{"title":"Brian R. Dott","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Brian R. Dott, a distinguished author known for his insightful exploration of cultural and historical themes. With a strong academic background, Dott focuses on areas that blend history with culinary exploration, offering readers a unique perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Chile Pepper in China\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating dive into the history and cultural impact of this fiery ingredient in Chinese cuisine. Dott's meticulous research uncovers the surprising journey of the chile pepper, revealing its significance beyond the kitchen and into the heart of cultural transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrian R. Dott's books are a delightful read for anyone interested in cooking, food history, and cultural studies. They not only enhance your culinary repertoire but also enrich your understanding of the intricate tapestry of global culinary traditions. Dive into his works to savour the cultural stories behind what's on your plate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-chile-pepper-in-china-by-brian-r-dott-9780231195331","title":"The Chile Pepper in China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese cuisine without chile peppers seems unimaginable. Entranced by the fiery taste, diners worldwide have fallen for Chinese cooking. In China, chiles are everywhere, from dried peppers hanging from eaves to Mao's boast that revolution would be impossible without chiles, from the eighteenth-century novel \u003cem\u003eDream of the Red Chamber\u003c\/em\u003e to contemporary music videos. Indeed, they are so common that many Chinese assume they are native. Yet there were no chiles anywhere in China prior to the 1570s, when they were introduced from the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrian R. Dott explores how the nonnative chile went from obscurity to ubiquity in China, influencing not just cuisine but also medicine, language, and cultural identity. He details how its versatility became essential to a variety of regional cuisines and swayed both elite and popular medical and healing practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDott tracks the cultural meaning of the chile across a wide swath of literary texts and artworks, revealing how the spread of chiles fundamentally altered the meaning of the term spicy. He emphasizes the intersection between food and gender, tracing the chile as a symbol for both male virility and female passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrating food studies, the history of medicine, and Chinese cultural history, \u003cem\u003eThe Chile Pepper in China\u003c\/em\u003e sheds new light on the piquant cultural impact of a potent plant and raises broader questions regarding notions of authenticity in cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998669983980,"sku":"9780231195331","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8010013482270.jpg?v=1763225620"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/brian-r-dott.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}