Works by
Joseph Poon
(Chef, Writer)

Life is Short...Cooking is Fun (2005)
The 2nd Edition of Life is Short...Cooking Is Fun is hot off the press. It includes two dozen of Chef Poon’s favorite recipes with step-by-step photos and hints for making his popular Asian Fusion cuisine, as well as Chef Poon’s inspirational story and the secrets to his success. Chef Poon’s legendary energy seems to leap from the pages -- making readers laugh, sigh and, definitely, eat well!

In article in the James Beard Newsletter said “The story of how Philadelphia Chef Joseph Poon got to where he is today could be the script of a Hollywood movie.” Chef Poon tells about his arrival in America with $8 in his pocket and limited knowledge of English. Learn how he built a restaurant that USA Today called one of the best in the nation and became a celebrity chef appearing on TV shows including The Tonight Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and TV Food Network.

Chef Poon, who is a trained nutritionist, shares recipes for healthy, fresh meals with simple elegance -- and a dash of adventure. He also reveals the secrets to carving fruits and vegetables into flowers, animals and more - with step-by-step photos. Learn to create incredible edible centerpieces and garnishes AND produce kids love to eat.

The book includes a chapter about Chef Poon's popular Wok 'N Walk Tour of Philadelphia Chinatown with photos and information about the history of the exotic neighborhood. Chef Poon includes information about the Chinese Herb Store (with a chart on the Asian art of healing the body with herbs and vegetables), a Chinese Bookstore (featuring Chinese calligraphy), the Asian Grocery (and how to get the freshest seafood) and the Asian bakery, the Buddhist Temple and the Fortune Cookie Factory.

Today, Chef Joseph Poon leads the popular Wok ‘N Walk Tours of Philadelphia Chinatown, teaches cooking classes and contributes his time and exuberance to dozens of philanthropic events each year.

To order, send an email to jpoon18250@aol.com or call 215-928-9333. To process your order, they will need: your name, address, phone #, credit card#, and expiration date. The book is $21.00 plus $3.95 shipping. Please tell Joseph Poon you were referred by DREAMWalker Group!