Abstract
Su-shi is one of the most famous writers in the Northern Song Dynasty. In his life, he had written many diet-related works across different genres, such as poetry, articles, lyrics and so on. These works were widely circulated, and reveal a part of Su-Shi’s personality. Among the alleged Chinese gourmets in the ancient time, Su-Shi is certainly one of them. However, most people only have the impression of a few dishes associated with Su-Shi. In fact, as a part of daily life, diet-related works not only record new experiences, but also reveal threads of iterative development, and usually are connected with the writer's life and mental experiences. This study aims to investigate the role of dietary in Su-Shi’s life via his works. The study attempts to argue what Su-Shi wants to convey in his works,are not only delicacies,but his attitudes toward each kind of diet. Su-Shi’s view of dietary constantly changed through each critical period in which he experienced disease,starving,etc. In conclusion,Su-Shi’s works of dietary reflect his thinking pattern as well as attitudes toward the life.