5 Christmas spices for baking gingerbread and making mulled wine. Think cinnamon, vanilla

5 Christmas spices for baking gingerbread and making mulled wine. Think cinnamon, vanilla

Some spices trigger instant winter warmth, which is why we associate them so much with winter festivities like Christmas. For anyone discovering the fine art of festive baking, these are the five spices you are most likely to encounter in sweet recipes. 1. Star anise Finely ground star anise is used to flavour gingerbread and … Read more

The Glenlivet releases rare 55-year-old single-malt Scotch whisky for 200th anniversary

The Glenlivet releases rare 55-year-old single-malt Scotch whisky for 200th anniversary

To celebrate its 200th anniversary, Scotland’s The Glenlivet Distillery has launched its oldest and rarest whisky yet, the Eternal Collection, First Edition, 55-Year-Old. Only 100 bottles of the 55-year-old single malt have been produced, with two bottles allocated for sale in Hong Kong. The taste has been described by The Glenlivet cask master Kevin Balmforth … Read more

5 popular spices used in Chinese cooking, why people love them, and their health benefits

5 popular spices used in Chinese cooking, why people love them, and their health benefits

Take a bite out of history with our exclusive series on the delicious ingredients, dishes and techniques behind the unique taste of Hong Kong. Having a mother who dares to experiment in the kitchen means home cooking in our family is never dull. Though not a favourite of mine, her saa goeng gai, or sand … Read more

Keep apple slices from browning with this simple food storage hack

Keep apple slices from browning with this simple food storage hack

But if you are looking to store apple slices, there’s another method that should do the trick. When exposed to air, the inside of the apple begins to turn brown. Food Blog The Kitchn said it’s a natural discoloration caused by a reaction between the apples enzymes and oxygen. The colour wouldn’t be too bad, … Read more