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Fresh flavors

2011-04-07 12:10:33

Spring is the time to enjoy the natural freshness of food. Many ancient Chinese people seem to have had a very detached attitude toward their deceased.

Why grandma was wrong about fiber

2009-09-02 10:08:06

Wheat bran and other fibrous foods that do not dissolve easily in water not only fail to soothe irritable bowels but may actually make things worse, according to a new study.

Restaurants-Italian sale

2009-11-07 10:37:25

Piazza Italia gives discounts from 20-50 percent on its first floor store.
Meat & Wine extends its 60th anniversary celebration of New China promotions until Nov 30.
For the price of 108 yuan, one can choose from 50 kinds of Cantonese dim sum and appetizers every Saturday and Sunday lunch time at Zen 1903, prepared by the Hong Kong chef.

Satisfy your Cajun cravin?via jambalaya

2011-02-26 07:40:11

With Mardi Gras and the Academy Awards on the horizon, this weekend offers two festive reasons to put together a quick dinner party.Jambalaya is a New Orleans classic that's easy to prepare ahead in a slow cooker, or whip up in a half-hour on the stovetop.

Pungent lily, stinking rose

2011-04-19 14:59:30

Is there ever such a thing as too much garlic? Not unless you are one of those creatures of the night that sprout wings and drink blood. Pauline D. Loh sings an ode to the ultimate herb.

Hot buns and roast lamb

2011-04-25 16:43:57

As the world gets smaller, festive food is no longer restricted to particular cultures or beliefs. Pauline D. Loh remembers some traditional Easter food.

Lotus leaf wrap helps serve up bundle of joy

2011-06-07 13:47:43

The zongzi rice dumpling is not the only famous Chinese food wrapped in leaves. Bundled in a package of scented lotus leaf, nuomiji, or sticky rice chicken, is a must if you are hungry for dim sum in Guangdong province.

Bite with a big bang

2011-06-07 13:48:19

Chengdu's 'cannonball' glutinous rice ball snack is all about sight, sound and taste.If you ever go to Jingli Street - an ancient alley in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, do not miss one of the city's most distinctive snacks - sandapao, or "three cannonballs".