Helen ScottMar 21, 20162 minLily & BloomIs there anyone who doesn't love an espresso martini? These particular ones are from Lily & Bloom where we had an excellent meal on Satu...
Helen ScottMar 21, 20161 minSmoked Trout with Horseradish Mascarpone on Buckwheat BlinisTesting out a starter for a dinner party tonight... This is a variation on smoked salmon & cream fraiche blinis (my go-to for a quick can...
Helen ScottMar 21, 20162 minChilli FagaraMy cousin is in town this week, so we took him last night to Chilli Fagara for the obligatory introduction to mouth numbing Szechuan. Thi...
Helen ScottMar 9, 20161 minBeetroot BrowniesWe have been continuing the theme of hiding veggies in cakes, ostensibly to diversify the consumption of my daughter, although really if ...
Helen ScottFeb 20, 20162 minHam hock bone broth with peas, cream and fresh mintA few weeks ago, when I got home from hospital with my newborn, I realised there would not be much time for cooking so made a culinary in...
Helen ScottFeb 19, 20162 minBrioche & Butter PuddingThis is an enriched version of the classic bread & butter pudding. It's an ideal hearty finish to a supper party in these chilly months a...
Helen ScottFeb 17, 20162 minBeef WellingtonWith my extremely English father in town, I decided last night to attempt my first ever Beef Wellington. There are many variations of thi...
Helen ScottFeb 6, 20162 minRaw Brownies from Maya CafeIf you're wondering about the lack of posts this year, January was a write-off in my calendar and brain due to the (somewhat traumatic) a...
Helen ScottJan 4, 20161 minKale & Goat's Cheese FrittataHaving kidded myself for a week now that Stollen is a perfectly respectable breakfast dish during the festive period, I decided it was ti...
Helen ScottDec 31, 20152 minL'Atelier Vivanda & Nanxiang Steamed BunI feel slightly guilty that after weeks of declining friends' dinners in order to get to bed by 9pm and gestate for the final time, the m...
Helen ScottDec 23, 20151 minTruffled Sprouts with Bacon & ChestnutsThis is one way to liven up your sprouts and add a little elegance to your Christmas lunch. The addition of white truffle oil can even br...
Helen ScottDec 18, 20151 minGreen Quinoa SaladQuinoa is one of the most talked about grains these days as it is one of the few plant-based sources of complete protein. We have combine...
Helen ScottDec 16, 20151 minGravadlaxI found this traditional 'lax recipe in the Guardian's blog but hear Jamie Oliver does a mean cure by adding beetroot to the mix, which l...
Helen ScottDec 16, 20152 minIsolaWith so many new restaurants opening in Hong Kong every year, one sometimes overlooks the old favourites that outlive their competitors. ...
Helen ScottDec 15, 20152 minSunday's GroceryThis has been on my "to eat" list for a while now having heard many rave reviews, however I would have gone there far sooner had I realis...
Helen ScottDec 4, 20152 minGo Gourmet - pre-cooked turkeys and cateringGo Gourmet is the catering arm of Hong Kong's Magnolia Kitchen and offers a delectable range of canapes and other dishes to take the stre...
Helen ScottDec 3, 20151 minRoselle (Hibiscus) Syrup and Probiotic LolliesRoselle (Hibiscus) Syrup What you need: Handful of fresh roselle flowers Water 1 cup of sugar or honey (preferably coconut sugar or raw h...
Helen ScottDec 3, 20151 minGreek Hampers from OliveTreeHKOlive Tree HK is offering some beautiful hampers this Christmas full of Greek golden goodness! Select your own or let them know your budg...
Helen ScottDec 2, 20151 min10% off Crafted 852If you're looking for foodie gifts for the holidays and want to steer away from traditional hampers, check out the range offered by Craft...
Helen ScottDec 2, 20151 minCranberry & Popcorn Tree DecorationsForget trashy tinsel and chocolate Santas full of E numbers (although I don't mind Cadbury's or fine chocolate ones, naturally!) this dec...