Ghost King's Kitchen - Hell's Food Culture on the Tip of the Tongue

Prepare for a unique gastronomic adventure that transcends life and death! This captivating book explores the fascinating theme of ""life and death and eating,"" unravelling the customs and legends surrounding human and ghostly consumption. Chinese food culture is renowned for its significance, as it is often said ""To the people, food is heaven."" This emphasis on food extends even into the realm of the supernatural. Eating is not merely a pleasure for gourmets in the mortal world; it holds a special place among the spirits. From the rituals of the ""consolation feast"" performed by the bereaved to the ""soul return set meal"" for souls on the night of their return, and the offerings of ""burning joss paper"" during the Ghost Festival, the customs surrounding ""ghost food"" reflect the influential relationship between the culture, the history, psychological factors and the social status quo.