China‑Greece Food Book

Sometimes, the most moving connections grow in the simplest places—a humble kitchen, a family dining table, or a heartfelt book. At this year's Shanghai Book Fair in August, a new book stood out by catching this feeling: From Grandma’s Kitchen to the World’s Table.

First of all, written by Xu Li, this book is more than just a recipe collection. It mixes together traditional recipes from China and Greece, sweet family memories, and age-old cultural traditions. With a cross-cultural view, Xu Li celebrates the comfort of family life and the beauty of sharing food across borders. Though Xu’s clear explanations and vivid descriptions make it easy to learn how to step into Greek kitchens through the pages, some readers might have difficulty in understanding the unique details of Greek culinary culture at first.

Through dozens of Greek recipes, she not only guides readers to experience this excellent food culture but also passes on a positive, open attitude toward life. “Greek cuisine begins with nature; what is shared between people is not just snacks, but warmth and stories; what is handed down through generations is not just dishes, but culture and history,” Xu says.