Try Abalone for Christmas and Chinese New Year

By Jacqueline M. Newman – Flavor and Fortune  The abalone, a member of the Haliotidaee family is held in high regard by us Chinese. As such and due to its limited supply, it commands a high price and is beloved on special occasions and certainly at almost all festival times. There was a time when […]

Mr Cao’s Tofu Kitchen

It’s a staple Chinese food, has been around for centuries and is beloved by vegetarians and vegans the world over. But you’d be hard pressed to find many people who know how to make tofu. Known in China as ‘doufu’, Cao Aimin and his ancestors have been cooking beancurd in their Hebei Province kitchen for […]

A Chinese masterclass with Kei Lum Chan and Diora Fong Chan

To celebrate the publication of Phaidon’s new book, China: The Cookbook, Jeremy Pang and bestselling authors Kei Lum Chan and Diora Fong Chan collaborate on the ultimate masterclass.  This sumptuous, gilt-edged compendium brings together more than 650 authentic, traditional recipes from 30 distinct regions of the country. The book has been lovingly and painstakingly  compiled […]