Stir-fried Eggplant with Cashews and Thai Basil Paste

Let’s face it, I’m basically a condiment junkie. Check out my fridge and you’ll understand why – at last count, there were 8 types of soy sauce (organic, artisan to good old Kikkoman), plus various brands of miso, wasabi, fermented bean curd, salted vegetable, hot mustard, hoisin, chili, plum and black bean pastes. And that’s [...]

Fried Tofu Salad With Chili Peanut Sauce

Has the hot weather wilted your appetite? This week, try an uplifting, thai-inspired salad. Served with brown rice vermicelli plus an array of crisp veggies, here’s a guilt-free dish that’s satisfying enough for a late night supper. The chili peanut sauce will also kick in to revive those weary taste buds. Fried Tofu Salad with [...]

Chinese Pears with Pomegranate Syrup

My hubby and I just returned from a 2 week visit to Hong Kong. For a dim sum loving Cantonese girl like me, it was absolute paradise (never mind the shopping). On the flip side, while every meal in Hong Kong was really, really good, nothing spared us from the inevitable bout of food fatigue. [...]

Edamame and Soba Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing

With the year winding down to a close, I finally took stock of the odds and ends languishing in my kitchen cupboard – you know, those last bits of nuts, dried fruits or half opened packets of millet and barley. Usually such ingredients get thrown into a batch of granola or multi-grain fried rice, but [...]

Wok Roasted Bell Peppers with Linguine, Basil and Feta

If I’ve been inspired to use my wok practically everyday this week, blame it on the latest addition to my library – Grace Young’s award-winning “The Breath of a Wok”

A Crowd Pleasing Chili

A Crowd Pleasing Chili By Linda Tom It’s a common dilemma for those who entertain at home: Serving a dish that’ll make carnivores and vegetarians happy. In times like these, rather than work up a sweat in the kitchen, I throw together a big, gutsy pot of vegetarian chili. Sure, many of you are familiar [...]

Made in China Goes Fasionably Green

Is it a sign of the times? Hong Kong designers are beginning to adopt green regulations (REACH) established by the European Community of Regulations. The realization by some Chinese companies is that “green” clothing is more attractive to fashionistas globally. Though commercial intentions are often motivated by monetary interests, the adoption and adherence to “green” [...]