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    Helen Scott
    • Jul 7, 2015
    • 1 min

    Food for Thought, Sai Ying Pun

    Gin tasting on a Tuesday, because this is how we roll in Hong Kong... Ping Pong is a "gintoneria" in Sai Ying Pun and my last stop...

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    Helen Scott
    • Jul 3, 2015
    • 1 min

    Aladin Mess - best Indian takeout in HK

    Hands down, best Indian takeaway in HK has to be this, 阿拉丁咖喱屋 Aladin Mess in Causeway Bay, and my opinion does not come from a single...

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    Helen Scott
    • Jul 3, 2015
    • 2 min

    Wimbledon Cake

    Last week I made a well received Victoria Sandwich for my husband's birthday. (He has slightly "old lady" tastes, with the exception of...

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    Helen Scott
    • Jun 29, 2015
    • 1 min

    Maple Sesame Ribs for Kids

    We used Spanish Duroc baby back ribs from Jett Foods to create this sticky ribs dish for children which they can eat with their fingers...

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    Helen Scott
    • Jun 25, 2015
    • 1 min

    Bacon, Sausages, Ham and Pork - guide on where to buy in Hong Kong

    Being British, I love a good fry up, but have always been distinctly dissatisfied with HK's bacon & sausage offering, and the same goes...

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    Helen Scott
    • Jun 23, 2015
    • 1 min

    Salt & Vinegar Almonds

    These are simple to prepare, nutritious and incredibly moreish. I soaked my almonds first but you could just use roasted almonds and bake...

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    Helen Scott
    • Jun 20, 2015
    • 1 min

    Ham, Cheese & Kimchi Fried Sandwich

    A possible sign that I have been living in Asia too long is my sudden preference for kimchi with ham & cheese rather than Branston's...

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    Helen Scott
    • Jun 20, 2015
    • 2 min

    Stir-fried Aubergine & Tofu (Mapo Dofu/Yu Xiang Qiezi)

    This is an adaptation of Mapo Dofu, THE first dish I ever ordered in HK, hours after landing on August 1st 2010, and slightly perplexed...

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    Helen Scott
    • Jun 16, 2015
    • 2 min

    Smoky blackbean soup with shredded ham hock, coriander, chilli and cream

    Tonight was another night for the man claws, ideal for shredding a ham hock into this filling soup. Think more chunky stew than smooth...

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    Helen Scott
    • Jun 13, 2015
    • 1 min

    Bacon, Cream Cheese, Avocado & Coriander Pitta with Homemade Szechuan Chilli Tomato Jam

    My husband is demanding interesting sandwiches on Saturdays so let's see how he copes with the szechuan chilli jam... The streaky bacon...

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    Helen Scott
    • Jun 10, 2015
    • 1 min

    Wild Tuna, Bean & Pasta Salad in a Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

    It's not glamorous and I wouldn't serve it to guests, but it is delicious, filling, easy and best of all, ideal for packed lunches since...

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    Helen Scott
    • Jun 8, 2015
    • 1 min

    Yard Long Beans with Kimchi & Pork

    Yard long beans are so named for a reason, although you could just use French beans if you prefer. This dish is a quick lunch or supper...

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    Helen Scott
    • Jun 4, 2015
    • 1 min

    Which canned tuna is sustainable?

    WHICH TUNA? My family love tuna, and in canned form it's a convenient protein to have on the hand to shove it in sandwiches, salads and...

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    Helen Scott
    • May 26, 2015
    • 3 min

    Gaucho Hong Kong

    The sign of a good lunch is emerging from it after dark, and that is what invariably happens each time we visit the Gaucho. I have long...

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    Helen Scott
    • May 19, 2015
    • 1 min

    Persiana!

    There is always ONE cookbook that everyone seems to be talking about and cooking from, and right now it seems to be this one. A lot of my...

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    Helen Scott
    • May 16, 2015
    • 2 min

    Roasted Roots with Feta, Couscous and Leaves

    I received an interesting selection of roots in my bag of vegetables from Tasmania Fresh this week, including beets, baby turnip and one...

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    Helen Scott
    • May 13, 2015
    • 1 min

    Bananas with Homemade Chocolate Sauce (vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, gluten-free)

    This is a super quick family pudding using fresh bananas and a homemade chocolate sauce which contains just three ingredients: cacao...

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    Helen Scott
    • May 3, 2015
    • 1 min

    Man Claws

    How was my life complete before the arrival of the man claws? This is a must have in any self respecting man's culinary wardrobe and an...

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    Helen Scott
    • May 2, 2015
    • 1 min

    Herby Couscous with Roasted Veg

    Here is a slightly more elegant way of presenting an old classic, in muffin cups bought at Twinsco and taster forks from Jason's. The...

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    Helen Scott
    • Apr 21, 2015
    • 1 min

    DIY Breakfast Wraps

    There are plenty of ways to liven up breakfast time with these coconut based wraps from Green Vitamin. These are raw, paleo, gluten-free,...

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