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TV Shows “Sichuan with Eric Ripert.” Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, written by Anthony Bourdain, directed by Nick Brigden, Zero Point Zero Production Inc., 2016. Anthony Bourdain hosts friend Eric Ripert as the pair travel the Sichuan province, trying foods anywhere from spicy to terrifyingly spicy.   Cookbooks and Blogs Nancy,… Read More

Blazing Caravans: How International Trade Created China’s Most Popular Cuisine

It is no secret that China’s Sichuan province is world-famous; chefs and personalities alike have touted its beautiful landscape, amazing culture, and above all, delightful food. Famous for (often blindingly) hot sauces and seasonings, Sichuan’s allure and notoriety have grown alongside the increasingly-popular pursuit of the hottest foods. The establishment… Read More