A Chinese wedding has many of the trappings of a Western marriage and in addition rituals, traditions and matters of etiquette to follow. In our series on Chinese weddings, we break these down and tell you how to get everything right. Go to enough Chinese wedding banquets and you will notice that the same types … Read more
Hongkongers love all things Japanese, from going on frequent trips to Japan to queuing up for hours at the myriad of sushi restaurants in Hong Kong. Not only did such a love chart the careers of Keita Wu, Eummie Chik and Kiu Au – which all have to do with Japanese culture – it also … Read more
Sometimes there is nothing better than a classic dessert to enjoy after dinner, especially one people can reminisce about having at school. This apple and blackberry crumble recipe comes from popular supermarket chain Aldi. Even better it doesn’t require many steps. It serves four people and has a preparation time of 10 minutes and a … Read more
As the chill sets in, reaching for a sugary snack can be all too tempting but those wanting to maintain a healthy diet might struggle. Fear not, as Holly Dyson, a creative recipe developer, has your sweet tooth covered with her guilt-free version of the popular chocolate treat—Twix bars. With no baking required, this is … Read more
Fluffy Fluffy, the brand that has taken the internet by storm with its Japanese souffle pancakes, has launched its inaugural Welsh outlet. The grand opening on Saturday, October 19, saw massive queues forming outside the door. The cafe, renowned for its delectable, oversized pancakes topped with a variety of garnishes, is now serving customers on … Read more
A favourite is Orka (G/F, 36 Wyndham Street, Central. Tel: 3489 1217). This casual eatery focuses on delicious food sourced responsibly, served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Dishes at Orka. Photo: Orka I love the communal vibe, perfect for triggering the parasympathetic response (“rest and digest”). The must-try is the Salmon BLT Blaze. Bonus … Read more
Solomon Choi, who founded New York City’s self-serve frozen yogurt concept 16 Handles in 2008, died on Friday at 44. No cause of death was listed in his obituary. 16 Handles grew to 40 locations internationally before Choi sold the franchise in 2022 to its largest franchiser, Neil Hershman, according to Restaurant Business Online. “We are deeply saddened … Read more
Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Melt 25 grams of butter, and brush it into the holes of the mini bundt cake tins. Sprinkle a little flour into the holes as well, and shake to coat. Mix together the butter, caster sugar and a pinch of salt with an electric whisk. Beat in the … Read more
Firstly, you need to preheat the oven to 160°C. Then melt the butter in a 28cm ovenproof frying pan over low heat. Next, blitz the biscuits until they are in a fine crumb, you can do this in a food processor. Make sure to turn the heat off tip the biscuit crumbs into the pan … Read more
Every time I turn on my TV, there’s yet another cake competition to create the most elaborate, gravity-defying gateau with the most unusual frosting flavour. Muffins fresh out of the oven. Home baking has taken off in Hong Kong in recent years. Photo: Shutterstock Online, the algorithms have determined I have an interest in food … Read more
