More on the stellar qualities of Stellekaya blends
2011-04-25 14:48:33
We continue this week with more about Stellekaya wines from South Africa. Ntsiki Biyela, the country's first black woman winemaker who joined Stellekaya in 2004, is especially good with blended wines. Orion, the flagship red discussed last week, is a Bordeaux blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Even though it is rare in China, this is a wine worth pursuing.
Mid-Eastern promise, but long way to go
2011-04-20 13:54:22
Two minutes hadn't passed since our first main dish arrived at Falahfel before owner Falah Ali came to check up on things. Without noticing that we were still to take a bite, he asked: "So how is everything? How is the taste?"
Bake your own pastry treats
2011-04-20 11:39:09
Here is a list of the forthcoming classes at the Fig Tree Pastry School (space is limited, so it is best to book in advance
Beijing gears up for anEaster feast with special treats for kids
2011-04-19 15:08:14
The Hilton Beijing Wangfujing is going the extra mile to make Easter Sunday more than the usual fare of Easter buffet, egg painting and egg hunting.
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.
Hong Kong: Delectable dumplings
2011-04-19 10:43:37
One of my favorite dumplings of all time is what is commonly known as the little soup dumpling, or xiaolongbao.
As a child abroad, I enjoyed the times when my mother would steam some of these frozen goodies bought from the freezer section of the local Chinese grocery. She always told us to be very careful while eating these little parcels as they were filled with hot soup and could easily scald us. We tried to listen, but they were so tempting, we often did just what she told us not to.
From Italy to China: A Culinary Friendship
2011-04-18 17:31:21
Beijing has become a popular spot for foreign chefs to visit and to also feature their creations at many of the city's high-end restaurants.
Discover the Cut above the rest
2011-04-18 16:48:42
It is a totally enjoyable experience dining at The Cut, a contemporary grill on the second floor of the Fairmont Hotel Beijing. Both hotel and restaurant target the luxury-loving crowd, but they do offer commensurate good service. A waitress politely ushers diners to the table before the manager comes forward to take orders and recommend drinks.
Eating Thai in Shanghai
2011-04-13 18:22:02
It's the Thai Water Splashing Festival in a few days (April 13 to 15), and the festivities have already started.
Japanese still on the menu
2011-04-12 10:32:22
The popularity of Japanese food in Hong Kong is undisputed. And still is, in spite of radiation scares and health concerns about contaminated seafood.
Safety before sashimi
2011-04-12 10:22:51
Are you hesitating before biting into that lovely platter of raw fish? Rest easy, China's Japanese restaurants are taking precautions when it comes to food safety.
Rites of spring
2011-04-11 14:21:56
In the warmer southern climes, April is when cabbages glow green and the carrots shine like bright orange batons. The bamboos, too, will be sending up creamy yellow tender shoots that can be harvested every morning.