Seduced by the poetry of sushi

2010-12-13 09:25:17

Good food can be delightful and healing. It can make you forget your diet.

Come eat crabs

2010-12-13 09:24:04

Beijing is not known for its fresh seafood, but tucked away off the main road near Yansha Bridge, a crab feast waits. Pauline D Loh takes a crack at the banquet.

Scents from the festive oven

2010-12-12 10:06:05

Nothing smells like Christmas more than gingerbread baking in the oven. This spicy cookie is a seasonal favorite that is very easy to make. Pauline D.

Maturing like a fine wine

2010-12-12 10:06:05

Canadian-born Norma Ratcliffe did not know much about winemaking before she and her husband purchased the Warwick wine estate when they moved to Capetown, South Africa, in 1964.

Sweet celebration

2010-12-06 10:55:38

With the year-end festive season almost upon us, it's time to start planning for the rounds of parties involving family and friends. Pauline D. Loh brings out the dessert trolley.

SAY CHEESE!

2010-12-06 10:02:58

While other cities may be heading for the hot pots now, cosmopolitan Hong Kong has more choices in winter warmers. Donna Mah drops a hunk of bread.

Hanano Japanese Restaurant

2010-11-29 12:56:15

Imagine that you could sample the very best of Japanese cookery in one luxurious location.

Poetic Vegetarian Restaurant

2010-11-29 12:56:15

In this dry autumn/winter season it's often tempting to laze about, stay indoors, or warm yourself over a bowl of steaming, spicy hotpot.

Great taste of liquid amber

2010-11-29 09:32:01

The rich hues of shaoxing wine make it easily recognizable, from the very light gold to a deep chocolate brown.

Where's the beef? It's no mystery

2010-11-29 09:10:09

Some books tell you what sort of food you should eat, based on your blood type. I once found out I am supposed to be vegetarian, a fact I found difficult to swallow, especially after I tasted my first bowl of beef brisket in clear broth at Kau Kee on Gough Street. I remember thinking: "This is one of those things I would find very hard to give up."

Sichuan sizzlers

2010-11-29 09:10:02

It's not the usual hot-and- sour with lots of fish and spices. Ye Jun gets pleasantly surprised.

Yogurt meets lamb

2010-11-29 09:09:46

A little Nepali restaurant attracts a mixed crowd of young, hip locals and expatriates with its eclectic culinary mix. Li Xinzhu tastes the exotic.