After all, Judith Jones is also a well-known editor who has edited more than a dozen best-selling cooking books. Her knowledge of cuisines from various countries is far beyond ordinary people, and she also has unique insights into cooking.

But she was deeply hurt by Lin Chaoyang's eyes and tone. His condescending attitude was like that of a learned old man treating a kindergarten child, which was really unpleasant.

"Lin, I also think cooking is an art, so it's worth promoting.'

"No, you don't understand."

Judith Jones wanted to retort, but Lin Chaoyang didn't give her a chance to speak. He pointed to the Spanish ham on the kitchen island.

"Do you know how to make ham?"

"Of course," said Judith Jones.

She deliberately showed off: "A good Spanish ham needs to use Iberian black pork as raw material.

It takes several months to a year to be air-dried before it matures and reaches an excellent flavor."

Lin Chaoyang nodded, "That's right."

"Time is food's best friend, and time is also food's mortal enemy.

Although we already have a variety of technological methods to preserve food, ancient methods such as pickling, soaking, drying and smoking have also given us unexpectedly different ways of preserving food.

Different, sometimes even more mellow and delicious taste,

To this day, these foods that have been re-created by time still affect people’s daily diet.

And it contains some special human feelings about taste and the world's human heart——."

Lin Chaoyang's tone was gentle and had a sense of telling, which easily made Judith Jones shut up. Her attention had been completely attracted by Lin Chaoyang's words.

"In Hunan, our country, every autumn, the grass flowers bloom in the rice fields, and it is also the time for the Miao people to make pickled fish and bacon.

The area in western Hunan is rich in wood, and the best fuel for smoking bacon is hardwood, such as tea trees and bayberry trees.

When smoking and roasting, the marinated meat should be hung on the fire pit for heating and cooking, and pine cones, tea shells, etc.

Put orange peels, etc. into the fire pit, so that the bacon baked will have the aroma of tea fruits.

For the simple Miao people, pickled fish and bacon are not only a kind of food, but also a life and memory preserved in the years, which will never be forgotten——"

As Lin Chaoyang spoke, everyone present, including Judith Jones, seemed to see a pastoral pastoral and a scene of human fireworks, as if they were immersed in the scene.

After a very beautiful description, everyone was immersed in the pictures weaved by Lin Chaoyang, and lingered there for a long time.

"It's so beautiful, such poetic language." Doris Lessing said with emotion.

Jason Epstein still retained the scene just now in his mind, "Lin, after what you said, I want to try that pickled fish and bacon!"

Lin Chaoyang smiled and said, "You can't eat it in the United States."

Judith Jones looked at Lin Chaoyang with a complicated expression. Although she didn't want to admit it, she could already see the gap between her and Lin Chaoyang's understanding of food based on the description just now.

Diet is an attitude towards life, art and Tao.

Judith Jones seemed to understand why Lin Chaoyang had such an attitude just now, and at the same time, a strong sense of joy arose in her heart.

Just as she was about to speak, Gottlieb's voice rang out.

"Lin, your understanding of food is so profound. It is not only refreshing, but also full of artistry.

It has truly elevated food to the level of culture.”

Gottlieb's voice was a little excited, and his praise was not stingy. Anyone who knows him well knows that Gottlieb is not a person who would give others such high praise so easily.

Listening to his praise, Lin Chaoyang smiled and said thank you.

He may be modest about other things, but when it comes to food culture, he is very confident.

His attitude towards Judith Jones just now was not hostile, but he really looked down upon the kind of recipe-style cooking books from the United States.

"Mastering the Art of French Cooking", "Italian Classic Cooking", "Middle Eastern Cuisine"---Listen to these names, do any of them look like they were thought up by a serious chef?

The key is that this thing can actually sell millions of copies!

"Lin, would you be interested in writing a column in The New Yorker? Just write what you just said." Gottlieb suggested.

Hearing his words, Judith Jones became excited before Lin Chaoyang expressed his stance.

"Robert, we have an idea. We can let Lin write a column in your New Yorker, and I will be responsible for compiling and publishing it."

Gottlieb smiled and nodded, "This is a great suggestion!"

The two of them talked passionately, but they ignored Lin Chaoyang, the person involved.

"That——Robert, I'm afraid I won't be able to write the column. This time when I come to the United States, my main task, in addition to accepting the award, is to prepare a new novel."

Gottlieb said: "This is not a conflict. Lin, our "New Yorker" has one short article every week, a thousand words, and it won't waste much of your time."

"but--..."

Just as Lin Chaoyang was about to refuse, Judith Jones said again: "Lin, don't you want the American people to know more about Chinese food culture?"

Her words hit Lin Chaoyang's seven inches. Seeing that Lin Chaoyang was beginning to show hesitation, Judith Jones's eyes flashed with satisfaction.

From Lin Chaoyang's every move just now, it was not difficult for her to see Lin Chaoyang's pride in Chinese food culture.

Just be proud. How should you respond to my words?

"Judith is right. Lin, this is a good opportunity to spread your Chinese food culture." Gottlieb also added a piece of firewood.

Others looked at this situation with great interest, knowing that publishing an article in the New Yorker was not something ordinary people could do.

No one thinks that this is such an honor given Lin Chaoyang's fame and strength, but what Gottlieb is talking about is a personal column, which is much rarer.

The columns of The New Yorker cannot represent a writer's popularity, but they can certainly represent a writer's professionalism in a certain field. Only writers, reporters and researchers who are renowned in a certain field are qualified to publish columns there.

When Lin Chaoyang was hesitating, Jason Epstein also advised: "Lin, this is a good opportunity and a new try for you."

Lin Chaoyang glanced at Epstein. Because of his partnership with Random House, his relationship with Epstein was obviously closer.

He was already shaken, but when he saw Epstein persuading him in the same way, he borrowed the donkey from the slope and said with a smile:

"Okay! Since you all believe in me so much, then I will give it a try."

Gottlieb smiled very happily, "Lin, you made a wise choice!"

Epstein had a mocking look on his face, "Publish a column in The New Yorker, and Judith is responsible for publishing it. Lin, no one has enjoyed this kind of treatment before."

"It's an honor." Lin Chaoyang said.

Gottlieb and Judith Jones were a little conceited. They had no airs when they persuaded Lin Chaoyang just now. That was because they were impressed by Lin Chaoyang's talent.

They are not so easy to talk to ordinary writers.

While they were joking, dinner was ready and everyone sat down to eat.

Following the topic just now, Judith Jones asked Lin Chaoyang some questions about Chinese food.

"Judith, in fact, many people have a big misunderstanding about Chinese food. They are used to dividing food by country. This is not a big problem for European countries such as France and Italy, but this division does not apply to Chinese food.

.”

"Why?"

"When we talk about diet, it is actually a lifestyle that has been gradually developed by a certain group of people in a certain region since ancient times.

China has a vast territory with different terrains, including coastal areas in the east, plateaus in the west, plains in the north, mountains in the south, basins, deserts and Gobi deserts, and hills. The northeast is close to the northern frigid zone, while the south is close to the tropics.

Such a huge span of longitude and latitude not only creates the ethnic diversity of different countries in China, but also creates completely different eating habits in different places.

For example, my hometown in the three northeastern provinces is cold, and the food style is a bit rough, with heavy oil and salt seasoning. Because in the long winter, people must use this to ensure their physical strength.

The Sichuan and Chongqing area is famous for its spiciness, because it rains a lot and the temperature is high. The capsaicin in peppers can effectively help people dispel cold and dampness. Of course, this is a concept in traditional Chinese medicine...

Therefore, many people summarize and summarize Chinese food in the form of a country, but they often fail to do so. This is the reason.

I think a more accurate way is to divide it by province or region.

For example, the plains of Northeast China and eastern Inner Mongolia have similar eating habits, so they are divided into the unique food system of Liao cuisine -..."

Speaking of China's food culture, Lin Chaoyang talked eloquently and endlessly. Everyone present was stunned for a moment. They did not expect that the Chinese food system is so complicated.

"interesting!"

When Lin Chaoyang's explanation came to an end, Gottlieb praised him.

Everyone didn't mind that Lin Chaoyang had unknowingly become the protagonist of tonight's party.

Those present are typical left-wing intellectuals who advocate against issues such as racism, sexism and environmental destruction, emphasize individual freedom and multiculturalism, and are highly inclusive.

Therefore, I do not reject the food concepts and culture explained by Lin Chaoyang, but rather appreciate them very much.

Their personalities and preferences are also a microcosm of the readership of The New Yorker magazine.

There were several old comrades in today's gathering who were over sixty years old, and their energy was far less than that of young people. The gathering broke up at nine o'clock in the evening.

Before leaving, Gottlieb did not forget to ask Lin Chaoyang to write two articles and hand them in early so that he could promote the column.

Lin Chaoyang agreed and then left.

Jason Epstein took the initiative to get together with Lin Chaoyang, and only opened his mouth after walking out of Gottlieb's yard.

"Lin, do you think Gottlieb's invitation to write a column is a bit out of the blue?"

It seemed that Epstein knew something about the inside story. Lin Chaoyang nodded and said, "A little bit."

Jason Epstein sighed and said: "He can't help it——"

In 1985, Samuel Newhouse took over the position of "The New Yorker" and made many adjustments to the magazine's content for commercial purposes, which for a time caused the "New Yorker"'s image in the minds of readers and advertisers to be greatly reduced.
To be continued...