SITTING THE MONTH: Postpartum Recipes for Rest & Recovery
坐月子：產後調理食譜
內容介紹
一本產後飲食指南，以中醫傳統為基礎，收錄滋養、修復身體的食譜，幫助女性在生產後好好吃飯、恢復元氣。
當作者魏貝珊(Clarissa Wei)生下第一個孩子時，她正住在台灣。在這裡，產後照顧(俗稱「坐月子」)長達四週，被視為女性生命中極為重要的時期之一。這項稱為「坐月子」的傳統，包含草藥調理與溫補餐食——炒豬肝、米酒麻油燉雞、枸杞蒸鱈魚——人們相信，這些料理有助於子宮復原，也能讓新手媽媽恢復體力。然而，英語世界對於坐月子及其飲食文化的介紹並不多，於是她決定進一步探究。
在《坐月子》(Sitting the Month)中，魏貝珊透過精美的攝影、故事與食譜，提出一套全方位的飲食觀點，專為滋養新手媽媽、幫助她們恢復健康而設計。這八十八道食譜，無論是伴侶、親人，或是非常疲憊的媽媽本人，都能照著操作，輕鬆上手。
在中藥行第二代傳人王心盈(Stella Wang)的指導下，本書將產後恢復分為三個階段。首先從清淡的草本湯品開始，例如鮭魚味噌湯和蛋花海帶湯，幫助身體排毒。接著進入富含膠原蛋白與蛋白質的料理，例如蔥油雞和黑醋燉豬腳，以支持組織修復；最後則進展到十全大補湯，其中加入溫熱的藥材，用以對抗深層疲勞與持續性的虛弱。
每一道食譜都可作為一人份餐食，也可與伴侶共享。書中提供冷凍保存建議，以及特殊中藥材的詳細介紹，讓這項古老的東方傳統對現代美國媽媽而言變得容易理解，也能實際執行。
有一句老俗諺概括了東亞對產後照護的態度：懷孕時，養胎；生產後，養身。
作者介紹
著有《台灣製造》(MADE IN TAIWAN)，該書曾獲國際烹飪專業協會獎(IACP Award)，並入圍詹姆斯・比爾德獎(James Beard Award)決選。她的文章散見於《紐約客》(The New Yorker)、《紐約時報》(The New York Times) 與《美味》(Bon Appétit)。她也是單一產地醬油品牌 HEYDOH 的共同創辦人，目前與丈夫和兩個孩子住在台灣。
成長於中藥行家庭，也是一滴滴EDD漢方甜點專賣店創辦人。她在父親位於台北的中藥行內經營這間店。
書評
"Finally, a fresh, modern guide to an ancient cultural practice that centers the well-being of new moms. Writing with warmth and sincerity, Clarissa Wei makes it easy for anyone to tap into the wisdom of sitting the month."― Cathy Erway, author of The Food of Taiwan
"Self-care for new moms has become such a confounding category, filled with expensive gizmos and questionable advice meant to solve all your problems. Clarissa Wei’s book is a welcome reset―a calm, practical reminder that slowing down, listening to your body, and focusing on nourishment are what really matter. I'd recommend this book to any new mom, and especially to anyone planning to bring food to a friend postpartum. It's a generous, grounding guide to caring for yourself and the people you love."― Natasha Feldman, author of The Dinner Party Project
"While in the West giving birth often means the focus shifts almost entirely to the baby’s care, the ancient Chinese tradition of ‘sitting the month’ reminds us that the mother must also rest and recover. That said, the traditional foods, practices, and herbs facilitating this healing process have been a bit of a black box―passed down verbally, mother to daughter or left to out-of-reach professionals. Now, we have this beautifully written, deeply personal compendium of recipes and ancestral knowledge, and I'm so grateful for it."― Sarah Leung, New York Times best-selling author and cocreator of The Woks of Life
"Immersing myself in the pages of Sitting the Month felt like a gentle balm during the final weeks of my pregnancy. Not only are the recipes deeply nourishing and informative, but Clarissa Wei's thoughtful prose offers a comforting guide for this tender transition in life. It reminded me of the quiet strength required in preparing for motherhood and how important it is to prioritize rest, good food, community, and self-care."― Kristina Cho, James Beard Award–Winning author of Mooncakes & Milk Bread and Chinese Enough
"Sitting the Month is an absolute treasure. Clarissa Wei thoughtfully weaves tradition and modern perspectives into a nourishing guide that does not dictate; it invites new parents to take this time to nurture themselves as much as they do their new child. The fourth trimester is a potent time of transformation and healing, and this book is a gentle companion with approachable herbal recipes and guidance to sustain you on your journey."― Desiree Nielsen, registered dietitian and author of Plant Magic
"In Sitting the Month, Clarissa Wei does a brilliant job of bringing the Chinese traditions of postpartum nourishment to a new generation in an accessible, appealing, and joyful way. The delicious recipes will be enjoyed by everyone, well beyond the first month of new motherhood. I wish I had had this book when I was a new mother!"― Dr. Linda Shiue, MD, chef and author of Spicebox Kitchen