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Origins: The Meaning Behind Chinese New Year Goodies From Around the World

Uncover some of the most interesting stories behind our favorite New Year snacks from around the world.

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All About Sea Cucumbers

Despite its eccentric appearance, the sea cucumber makes up one of the four types of prestigious dried seafood in Chinese cuisine, and is a fixture in some refined dishes celebrating Chinese New Year. Get to know the different facets of it, from selection to preparation.

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Explore The Beauty Of Wet Markets From Three Hong Kong Chefs

Wet markets are the beating heart of Hong Kong’s robust food culture. Three home-grown chefs walked us through their favorite haunts.

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The Secrets Of Soy Sauce

You’re halfway to becoming a good Chinese cook if you can tell the various types of soy sauces apart and use them with finesse.

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Coffee Brewing: Tiny Gizmos, Great Taste

Hand-brewed coffee is fun, so here we introduce five brewing tools of different usage difficulty and investment costs to let you into the world of hand-brewing.

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Tips To Tasting Chocolate Like A Pro

Savour the rich and complex flavours in a premium slab of chocolate.

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Unusual Christmas Traditions Celebrated Around the World

Some celebrate with buckets of fried chicken for dinner and rotting potatoes stuffed in shoes.

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Myth Debunked: Here's Why You're Feeling Sleepy After Eating Turkey

There's no fowl play involved.

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The Science of Steak

So much is at stake when you sear a piece of meat in the frying pan. Get some pro tips to create a winning dinner for your loved ones.

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Kitchen Jargon: Steaming

The use of hot vapour in cooking has picked up steam in recent years as a healthy food preparation technique, but epicureans have always appreciated its ability to seal the original flavours in the ingredients.

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Qing Zuo: The Taste of a Taiwanese Home

Good food doesn't have to be expensive. The Bib Gourmand rating exists to recognise friendly establishments that serve good food under HK$400.

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Books For Cooks: 5 New Cookbooks You’ll Actually Cook From

These new releases from our favourite celeb chefs and food blogs are all for easy everyday meals and won’t just be sitting pretty on your coffee table.

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Menu At The Gala: The Fine Balancing Act Behind Chef Noah Sandoval's Bold Dish

He talks about the inspiration and techniques behind the final entree at the 2018 MICHELIN guide Hong Kong Macau Gala Dinner.

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Menu At The Gala: Chef Kwong Wai Keung's Luxurious Take On Abalone

The expression of an iconic Cantonese ingredient in the hands of a master chef.

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On The Menu: What Inspired Chef Hidemichi Seki's Dish At The 2018 MICHELIN guide Hong Kong Macau Gala Dinner

The chef de cuisine from two Michelin-starred Tenku Ryugin goes back to childhood flavours to recreate this beautifully-plated dish.

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On The Menu: Brittany Blue Lobster Tart By The Tasting Room's Executive Chef Fabrice Vulin

A day out on the beach with a good friend turned into an inspired creation by this French chef for the 2018 MICHELIN guide Hong Kong and Macau gala dinner.

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On The Menu: How A Family Memory Inspired Tam Kwok Fung's Creation At The 2018 MICHELIN guide Hong Kong Macau Gala Dinner

The chef of two-Michelin starred Jade Dragon refined a treasured family recipe to create the second course of the gala dinner.

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On The Menu: The Inspiration Behind Alain Ducasse's First Course At The 2018 MICHELIN guide Hong Kong Macau Gala Dinner

The acclaimed French chef and restaurateur shares his memories of this delicate seafood dish, and why he chose to recreate it for the 10th anniversary gala dinner.