Drama Info:
Title: The Fires Of Cooking: Hua Xiao Chu (人间烟火花小厨) Ren Jian Yan Huo Hua Xiao Chu
Episodes: 36
Release Date: January 27, 2020
Film Location: Zhejiang Lishui
Plot Synopsis:
The Fires Of Cooking: Hua Xiao Chu is adapted from Xi He’s novel “Shi Wei Ji” (食味记) and is created by the original production team of 2017’s Chef Fang (Hua Jian Ti Hu Fang Da Chu 花间提壶方大厨).
Hua Xiao Chu is a light period-costume comedy that focuses on Chinese cuisine, love, and picturesque landscapes.
It is a story about the ancient legendary woman Hua Xiao Mai and her life. Through her hard work and kindness, she pursues love, experiences family and career changes. The drama is refreshing and shows many authentic and tasty dishes. The show conveys a positive attitude towards life, promotes values of integrity, and praises the kindness and warmth of humanity.
In addition to the love story between the beautiful cook and the wooden dart master, the scenes of family and friends cooking together and sharing the things they love show a strong and warm atmosphere of life, which complements the scenes of the mountains and rivers. The drama brings to live the phrase “This is the life I’m longing for”.
Watch Factor:
Wow, the food looks AMAZING! It’s interesting to see a drama that focuses on food as it’s central theme and because of that they really up the wow factor on all the dishes. Looking at it makes me want to try all the dishes – it looks more like a cooking variety show than drama because of it!
The drama looks very light and airy, I don’t think audiences will experience a lot of surprises. I won’t be watching this drama as I have quite a few others that I’m currently interested in. The CP looks quite normal to me – there’s nothing enticing about them. If I would watch this show, I’d definitely watch it for the food!
Trailer:
Cast & Characters:
Tang Min 汤敏 as Hua Xiao Mai 花小麦
The main character and talented chef. The drama follows her life story.
Yang Kai Cheng 杨凯程 as Meng Yu Huai 孟郁槐
Hua Xiao Mai’s lover and biggest supporter.
Si Qin Gao Li 斯琴高丽 as Hua Er Qiao 花二荞
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Airing Schedule
Start: January 27, 2020
Frequency: 2 episodes every Friday to Sunday
End: March 7, 2020