2-6-09 The Fortune Cookie Chronicles by Jennifer 8. Lee - Non-Fiction

5 - I loved this. It starts out in 2005 when there were 110 second place winners in the Powerball lottery. The got their winning numbers from a fortune cookie. Lee begins her quest to visit all the Chinese restaurants that sold the winning cookies but ends up taking the reader on a journey that includes Chop Suey, soy sauce, and American Chinese food abroad. She's very informative and follows the stories and legends of how certain dishes and treats came to be with a fascinating thoroughness. This is an enjoyable read for any foodie.