Helen ScottJul 7, 20151 minFood for Thought, Sai Ying PunGin 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...
Helen ScottJul 3, 20151 minAladin Mess - best Indian takeout in HKHands 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...
Helen ScottJul 3, 20152 minWimbledon CakeLast week I made a well received Victoria Sandwich for my husband's birthday. (He has slightly "old lady" tastes, with the exception of...
Helen ScottJun 29, 20151 minMaple Sesame Ribs for KidsWe used Spanish Duroc baby back ribs from Jett Foods to create this sticky ribs dish for children which they can eat with their fingers...
Helen ScottJun 25, 20151 minBacon, Sausages, Ham and Pork - guide on where to buy in Hong KongBeing British, I love a good fry up, but have always been distinctly dissatisfied with HK's bacon & sausage offering, and the same goes...
Helen ScottJun 23, 20151 minSalt & Vinegar AlmondsThese are simple to prepare, nutritious and incredibly moreish. I soaked my almonds first but you could just use roasted almonds and bake...
Helen ScottJun 20, 20151 minHam, Cheese & Kimchi Fried SandwichA possible sign that I have been living in Asia too long is my sudden preference for kimchi with ham & cheese rather than Branston's...
Helen ScottJun 20, 20152 minStir-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...
Helen ScottJun 16, 20152 minSmoky blackbean soup with shredded ham hock, coriander, chilli and creamTonight was another night for the man claws, ideal for shredding a ham hock into this filling soup. Think more chunky stew than smooth...
Helen ScottJun 13, 20151 minBacon, Cream Cheese, Avocado & Coriander Pitta with Homemade Szechuan Chilli Tomato JamMy husband is demanding interesting sandwiches on Saturdays so let's see how he copes with the szechuan chilli jam... The streaky bacon...
Helen ScottJun 10, 20151 minWild Tuna, Bean & Pasta Salad in a Honey Mustard VinaigretteIt'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...
Helen ScottJun 8, 20151 minYard Long Beans with Kimchi & PorkYard 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...
Helen ScottJun 4, 20151 minWhich 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...
Helen ScottMay 26, 20153 minGaucho Hong KongThe 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...
Helen ScottMay 19, 20151 minPersiana!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...
Helen ScottMay 16, 20152 minRoasted Roots with Feta, Couscous and LeavesI received an interesting selection of roots in my bag of vegetables from Tasmania Fresh this week, including beets, baby turnip and one...
Helen ScottMay 13, 20151 minBananas 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...
Helen ScottMay 3, 20151 minMan ClawsHow 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...
Helen ScottMay 2, 20151 minHerby Couscous with Roasted VegHere is a slightly more elegant way of presenting an old classic, in muffin cups bought at Twinsco and taster forks from Jason's. The...
Helen ScottApr 21, 20151 minDIY Breakfast WrapsThere are plenty of ways to liven up breakfast time with these coconut based wraps from Green Vitamin. These are raw, paleo, gluten-free,...