Two sticks, a single movement (and a thousand ways for the novice to get their fingers tangled). Born in ancient China, chopsticks spread throughout East Asia. They tell the story of a way of cooking, ...

Introduction -- Why chopsticks? Their origin and original function -- Dish, rice or noodle? The changing use of chopsticks -- Forming a chopsticks cultural sphere: Vietnam, Japan, Korea and beyond -- ...

Chopstick mastery is all about technique, muscle memory, and cultural curiosity. For most people, the sharp learning curve is accompanied by slivered noodles, dropped dumplings, and achy fingers — but ...