Hats Off, an annual culinary event held recently at The Westin Beijing Financial Street, gathered four chefs from around the world, who impressed guest with their up-to-date skills and some great culinary creations.

You never consume trans fats, have reduced caffeine, and rarely eat cheese. What's next to banish from the menu? Salt, if consumer trend tracker Mintel is right.

As Pakistanis face an acute shortage of sugar, some families have found an easily available alternative to sweeten their tea: instead of a spoonful of sugar, they dissolve sweets in their tea.