Flowers bring flavor to speciality dishes

2011-06-06 07:46:47

Blooms once used to allay hunger are appearing more often on dinner plates.

Reassuring voice on the line when grilling becomes a crisis

2011-06-06 07:46:47

It is supposed to be a foolproof formula. But the guy at the grill is frantic.

The right stuffing

2011-06-05 08:07:10

Diverse zongzi: Shape and taste of traditional festival fare varies by locale.

Royal roll call

2011-06-05 08:07:10

Panlong - or dragon - rolls form a traditional dish in Central China's Hubei province.

Bite with a bang

2011-06-04 08:11:19

Chengdu's 'cannonball' glutinous rice ball snack is all about sight, sound and taste.

Behind the 'secret ingredient' soup

2011-06-04 08:11:19

For a traveler in a strange land, local feasts and rare delicacies are not always the best choice if one does not want to be ripped off or get sickened by unfamiliar food.

Lotus leaf wrap helps serve up bundle of joy

2011-06-04 08:11:19

The zongzi rice dumpling is not the only famous Chinese food wrapped in leaves.

Chitosan in rice - what's that?

2011-05-29 08:02:14

Chitosan. The first time I saw that word was on a bottle of supplements supposed to help my ageing, aching joints.

Celebrating pasta mania

2011-05-29 08:02:14

Semolina, all-purpose flour, eggs, a bit of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Work the ingredients together and then knead the dough into a smooth round ball and you soon have fresh pasta.

Nanjing street food impressions

2011-05-29 08:02:14

The cuisine of Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province, is more famous for its "small eats" than its main courses.

Chitosan in rice - what's that?

2011-05-29 08:02:14

Chitosan. The first time I saw that word was on a bottle of supplements supposed to help my ageing, aching joints.

Lights! Camera! Korean food!

2011-05-28 07:15:26

The hero delivers a warm bottle of delicious kelp soup to the beautiful heroine on the mountaintop, surprising her on her birthday and stealing her heart.