How Hong Kong fell in love with pineapple buns, egg tarts and cocktail buns – a history
“The baked goods in Shanghai and Shandong at that time were very much influenced by Russia,” says Ho. “When the war broke out, many people from these regions fled to Hong Kong and opened many bakeries that sold Russian-style baked goods.” Louisa Ho (left), winning a baking competition in London, in 1962. Photo: Louisa Ho … Read more
