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Why there’s more to cinnamon, the ‘Christmas spice’, than you may think
Cinnamon smells like Christmas, gives flavour to food without adding many calories, and may lower blood glucose and reduce inflammation.
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Why one of Paris’ hardest-to-book restaurants is in a theme park
Bistrot Chez Rémy pays homage to the 2007 film Ratatouille. If it’s so hard to get a table, is the food worth the Disneyland entry?
23 Dec 2024 - 6:15PM
As an homage to the 2007 film Ratatouille, Bistrot Chez Rémy is brilliant. But is the food, which is not cheap, worth the US$59 theme park entry? Photo: Disney
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Light to moderate wine drinking could be as good as statins for your heart
It’s often said light to moderate wine drinking is good for heart health – but how much wine is that? Scientists have put a number on it.
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Planning a sober Christmas? Tips on avoiding alcohol and having a good time
Sober coaches, sober bar managers and happily sober people give their tips on avoiding alcohol – one trick is to leave a party early.
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You do not have to drink alcohol to have a good time this Christmas. Sober people offer tips on staying tipple-free. Photo: Shutterstock
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Why savoury Chinese dumplings are becoming a winter solstice favourite
Sweet dumplings are common at winter solstice, but Taishanese savoury ones are trending on social media as influencers return to their roots.
21 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM
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The restaurants where robot chefs prepare your salad
US salad chain Sweetgreen is rolling out automated kitchens where robots make the salads. Every bowl still has a human touch – for now.
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Where an Iranian chef in Hong Kong goes to eat steak, kebab and halal food
Ali Ahmadpour, chef at Bedu, on his go-to places to eat in Hong Kong, from a North American diner to dim sum and roast goose restaurants.
20 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM
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How to drink soju, and why having Korean spirit is like a polygraph test
Artist Funnyjun teaches non-Koreans the art of drinking soju. He says how people drink the moreish spirit reveals much about their character.
18 Dec 2024 - 7:15PM
Artist Funnyjun teaches non-Koreans the art of drinking soju in his book How to Drink Soju. He equates a soju drinking session to a polygraph test, because how a person handles it reveals much about their character. Photo: Shutterstock
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How Gen Z, Tinder and Spotify are disrupting clubbing capital’s rhythm
Berlin’s nightlife scene is under threat, with the number of clubs dropping by almost half in 10 years and many more considering closing.
19 Dec 2024 - 7:15PM
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Why, for skiers heading to Japan, Niseko and Rusutsu still reign
As ski resort areas in Hokkaido draw growing numbers of international tourists, we drop in to catch up on the latest best dining options.
19 Dec 2024 - 5:15PM
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All about Lazy Susans and the many spins on their origins
The revolving tabletop platters are found in Chinese restaurants all over, but who was Susan? And why was she idle? The answer is a bit hazy.
19 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM
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3 Chinese chefs cook up a seafood storm at food award dinner in Canada
Alex Chen, Li Bo and Leo Wang used a variety of skills that showcased their different backgrounds, cooking mainly local seafood.
19 Dec 2024 - 5:38AM
Sichuan typhoon style BC geoduck and okra tempura by chef Li Bo. Photo: Chinese Restaurant Awards
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What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 20-22
A dance workout to get in shape for the holidays, a charity roast goose feast and a celebration of a Japanese pop duo are among our picks.
20 Dec 2024 - 4:16PM
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5 Christmas spices for festive baking, adding to mulled wine and more
’Tis the season for Christmas cakes and hot toddies. These spices go into making your favourite holiday foods and drinks. How to use them.
17 Dec 2024 - 12:45PM
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Meet a guardian of Macau’s East-West fusion food tradition
With its mix of Chinese and Portuguese dishes and spices from around the world, Macanese cuisine has been called ‘the first fusion food’.
17 Dec 2024 - 7:15AM
Manuela Sales da Silva Ferreira, owner of the family-run Restaurante Litoral in Macau, is dedicated to preserving Macanese recipes. Photo: AP
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Shaoxing wine is for cooking, right? It’s on Michelin-star drink menus now
After a period of decline in which it was relegated to the kitchen, Shaoxing wine is finally reclaiming its status as a refined drink.
16 Dec 2024 - 9:54PM
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Steak or a sandwich for lunch? Britain’s PM, opposition leader at odds
Kemi Badenoch says sandwiches not ‘real food’ and she eats steak at her desk. Prime minister ‘happy with a sandwich lunch’, spokesman says.
14 Dec 2024 - 9:27AM
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Japan lures visitors to help brew sake and see how foods like miso are made
Japan’s central region, known for its fermented products, is drawing visitors to tour soy sauce and miso factories, and join in sake brewing.
15 Dec 2024 - 1:51PM
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