Mushroom is a kind of fungus which typically grows in dark environment. It was considered a Royal delicacy back in ancient Egyptian times. It was not until the 17th Century when the French harvested mushrooms in caves that turned them into a common ingredient among the civilians. There...

My friend recently asked me some questions about seasoning. He has earlier noticed an advertisement claiming that “chicken powder” is better than salt for seasoning and he asked whether it is true. The American Heart Association recommends that in order to maintain a healthy heart and...

Tips for Eating Out (2) A recent survey on the eating out habits of Hong Kong people conducted by the Department of Health showed that a 27% and 44% of people aged 12 or above ate out regularly for breakfast and lunch respectively. The same study revealed that people who ate out frequently...

Tips for Eating Out (1) As a city of great food and cuisine in the world, eating out is a favourite activity among the Hong Kong people, in order to relax and to socialise with families and friends. It also gives us a break from cooking and an opportunity to taste various dishes. When...

* Each gram of cooking oil, no matter it is healthy or not, contains 9 kilocalories of energy. In order to limit the consumption of fats, we need to use low-fat Cooking Methods such as baking, steaming and stir-frying. * Use healthy cooking oils such as canola oil, corn oil, peanut oil...