This book unfolds the life experiences of Su Shi, a great Chinese poet during the Song Dynasty (960—1279), through his poems on food and in a seasonal order, exploring his passion and open-mindedness in life from the interesting perspective of gourmet foods. With a good knowledge of the Chinese food history and the works of poets in ancient China, the author draws on the related poems, history and culture to trace the origin and development of Chinese food. It is a cultural feast focusing on Su Shi's works, offering readers a bite of Chinese literature and food culture.