I was in the mood to make some pasta for lunch this weekend, and searched the internet for a simple recipe that would fulfil my craving for carbs. I decided to try Rachael Ray’s famous “You Won’t Be Single For Long” Vodka Cream Pasta, which became a sensation after being featured on Oprah.
When I first moved to Hong Kong, I noticed this city was infatuated with Japanese culture. But in recent years, I’ve noticed people shifting their preferences to Korean dramas, K-Pop, Korean fashion and even Korean technology. So it’s no wonder why the Korean restaurant chain, School Food, has been so popular ever since it opened its first store in Hong Kong. Read more >>
I was eager to use my new Le Creuset French oven again, so I decided to make Zhenjiang Spareribs (鎮江骨). These tender spareribs are sweet and tangy, but shouldn’t be confused with the popular Cantonese dish, Sweet and Sour Pork. The tangy taste of these ribs come from the black rice vinegar, Zhenjiang vinegar, which also helps to tenderize the meat and cut through the fat rendered from the braising. Read more >>
Going to Flint this weekend was a spur of a moment thing. Hubby wanted to go somewhere nice and suggested JW California (inside JW Marriott), as it’s been a while since we last went. We knew they shut down for renovations a couple of months ago, so we checked to see if it re-opened, and we discovered the restaurant was renamed Flint.
After we went to my toy store (aka Pantry Magic) last Sunday, we wandered around the quiet neighborhood of Sheung Wan looking for a restaurant to brunch and stumbled upon the new restaurant, Nosh. Despite it still being in its soft opening stage, it was pretty much a full house when we walked in.
Happy Holidays Y’all!
Growing up in Canada, my Xmas holidays have always been filled with spending time with family over a table full of festive food. In contrast, my holidays in Hong Kong have always been a lot quieter with simpler food. It’s just a difference in culture I guess.
This year, we wanted to do something different and invited some family over for a home cooked “feast”. I, of course, lacked the experience of cooking for larger parties, so it was a bit of a challenge for me when I attempted a dinner for 6 [yup, that’s a large number compared to my usual dinner for 2]. Read more >>
I stumbled upon the Envy apple at Market Place by Jasons one night, and captivated by its name I put some in my grocery cart. I gave them a try the next day, and I absolutely loved them. They were deliciously sweet, crispy and tasty [everything one can look for in a good apple]. Read more >>
Salt & Chili 