Kathy Fang spent 10 to 15 years persuading her father, Peter Fang, to publish a cookbook for House of Nanking. Her father was initially resistant, fearing that sharing recipes would hurt the restaurant's business. Fang believes cookbooks celebrate restaurants and preserve stories, especially important for their immigrant family's journey. Eventually, she succeeded in getting her father's approval for the cookbook, House of Nanking: Family Recipes, set to release on September 30. A significant challenge was the lack of written recipes due to the oral tradition of cooking in Chinese culture.
Kathy Fang spent 10 to 15 years convincing her father, Peter Fang, to release a cookbook for House of Nanking, fearing it would harm restaurant business.
Cookbooks are ways to celebrate the restaurant, holding stories and recipes, representing significant achievements, especially for a family that immigrated with nearly nothing.
Ultimately, Kathy Fang convinced her father, and House of Nanking: Family Recipes will be released on September 30, showcasing the restaurant's culinary legacy.
A key challenge was the absence of written recipes, as the Chinese cooking culture emphasizes oral tradition over documentation.
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