A bulging problem

2012-12-25 10:44:22

Obesity can have a severe impact on health, increasing the threat of developing Type 2 diabetes, some cancers and heart and liver diseases.

Special:Winter Solstice

2012-12-24 15:59:58

The winter solstice is upon us, and as the deepest winter nights fall, people in North China will be cooking dumplings.

A Bite of China wins documentary award

2012-12-24 15:27:47

A Bite of China received the year’s biggest documentary award on Dec 21.

French wine a Chinese entree

2012-12-24 14:12:15

Chinese people's understanding of French products has grown over the years, to the point where they know the country offers more than just red wine.

The key to tea

2012-12-24 13:24:59

Zhou Yutong may not be familiar with every tea produced in China, but she comes pretty close.

A very merry cookie Christmas

2012-12-24 10:33:33

There are six cookies that are made every year in C.J. Henderson's family, and they have become a Yuletide tradition.

Hotel listings in Shanghai: Grand Christmas

2012-12-22 19:33:45

To celebrate the second anniversary of its opening in the Asia-Pacific area, Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund is planning an art exhibition with the theme of "city love - she and city".

Hotel listings in Beijing: Christmas and new year

2012-12-22 19:33:29

Want to escape the cold but too busy for a tropical vacation? Scarlett brings you an extravagant five-course dinner on New Year's Eve.

Celebrating the winter solstice in China

2012-12-22 19:07:20

The Chinese divides the whole year into 24 solar terms according to climate changes. Winter solstice, "the arrival of winter", is one, and it is the earliest recorded. It usually coincides with Dec 21 to 23 in the Gregorian calendar and is the shortest day of the year.

Rainbow dumplings

2012-12-22 19:01:41

The winter solstice is upon us, and as the deepest winter nights fall, people in North China will be cooking dumplings.

Recipe: Jiaozi

2012-12-22 18:50:04

Prepare dough by adding enough water to the plain flour to get a ball. Knead until silky smooth and pliable, and let rest under a damp cloth.

Rainbow dumplings

2012-12-22 08:11:13

The winter solstice is upon us, and as the deepest winter nights fall, people in North China will be cooking dumplings. But, Fan Zhen and C.J. Henderson found a place where you can feast royally.