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Hunan: A Lifetime of Secrets from Mr Peng’s Chinese Kitchen

ByLife in Luxury

Hunan book

Who? Qin Xie

What? A rare moment of shameless self promotion here but we wanted to celebrate the publication of the book our Editor-at-Large Qin Xie has co-authored with chef YS Peng at Hunan restaurant in London. Entitled “Hunan:A Lifetime of Secrets from Mr Peng’s Chinese Kitchen”, the book contains some 70 recipes from the restaurant as well as tips and tricks on successful Chinese cookery. Priced at £25.

When? Available now

Where? Available online and in store

How? Buy now from Amazon

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