How to eat a hairy crab, with a step-by-step guide from a top Hong Kong chef

How to eat a hairy crab, with a step-by-step guide from a top Hong Kong chef

Hairy crabs, also known as mitten crabs, are a coveted autumnal dish in Hong Kong and mainland China. Known for the fragrant orange fat stored in their body cavities, the small crustaceans, With their thin legs and bulging round bodies, can be quite daunting to eat if you have not tackled one before. Fret not. … Read more

MOH to ‘synergise’ efforts between TCM and Healthier SG: Ong Ye Kung

MOH to ‘synergise’ efforts between TCM and Healthier SG: Ong Ye Kung

SYNERGIES WITH MAINSTREAM HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Singapore must carefully incorporate certain TCM treatments into public clinics and hospitals, where they become eligible for support under our healthcare financing framework, such as subsidies and MediSave withdrawals, Mr Ong said. He noted that currently, this is only done for acupuncture for lower back pain and neck pain.  China, Hong … Read more

Made with heart, Chinese walnut cookies, a tradition Hong Kong bakers are keeping alive

Made with heart, Chinese walnut cookies, a tradition Hong Kong bakers are keeping alive

Take a bite out of history with our exclusive series on the delicious ingredients, dishes and techniques behind the unique taste of Hong Kong. Man Fuk-on rolls out the dough with the dexterity you would expect from someone who has worked as a baker for more than 55 years. The sprightly 73-year-old is hosting a … Read more

Whole Foods founder turns to wellness with Love.Life, a health centre, spa and social club

Whole Foods founder turns to wellness with Love.Life, a health centre, spa and social club

“Hi there,” said a receptionist at a clinically simple desk. Was I in the lobby of a boutique hotel? A doctor’s office? Or was this an astronaut training centre? Or all of the above? The idea for this lavish temple of wellness had been swirling in the back of Mackey’s brain for almost four decades. … Read more

TCM meets fine dining on Hong Kong restaurant’s menu, with dishes that prove traditional medicine isn’t all bitter

TCM meets fine dining on Hong Kong restaurant’s menu, with dishes that prove traditional medicine isn’t all bitter

Tang’s recent Spring Equinox nourishing menu is his most ambitious yet. It incorporates a variety of premium and uncommon roots, berries and herbs found in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to restock one’s internal qi and boost immunity. Some of the ingredients used by Tang at the restaurant. Photo: Xiaomei Chen “Finding a balance is my … Read more

How facial acupuncture is a natural alternative to Botox, how retinol reduces wrinkles, and the secret to skin whitening – Master Ruth TCM queen Ruth Lee reveals all

How facial acupuncture is a natural alternative to Botox, how retinol reduces wrinkles, and the secret to skin whitening – Master Ruth TCM queen Ruth Lee reveals all

“It is a non-invasive and natural alternative to cosmetic surgery and other cosmetic treatments such as Botox and fillers. Ruth Lee, founder of traditional Chinese medicine clinic Master Ruth in Hong Kong. “Facial acupuncture treats the underlying causes of ageing and wrinkles, such as muscle weakness and poor circulation. I often treat holistically and you … Read more