Feng Shui Gourmet gives the reader a different perspective to the
kitchen and cooking in it. In the Chinese culture, and according to the
theories of Feng Shui, the kitchen is much more than a space to prepare
meals. The kitchen is considered one of the areas that can improve the
family's health and wealth. Feng Shui masters often stress the
importance of having a well-designed kitchen where the oven, hob and
washbasin have specific positions. The concept of Yin and Yang and the
five elements are the fundamental theory of Feng Shui and occupies the
heart of Chinese philosophy. It is believed to be the essence of nature,
where everything is in a perpetual state of change. All the recipes have
been tried and prepared in several home kitchens to make sure that they
can be done at home.Elemental qualities are also included in this book
to give readers a better understanding of the relation between Feng Shui
and food.