Water source in HK, Macao safe

2012-05-29 14:56:14

Water flowing through Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions is safe to drink despite the increasing number of environmental incidents on the Pearl River in recent years.

Black is the color of my garlic's heart

2012-05-29 14:28:17

A surprise ingredient can bring a lot of curiosity and excitement to the dining table, and make up a special experience.

Menus made for expectant moms

2012-05-29 14:27:40

When I met Chef Siu Hin-chi, Chinese executive chef at The Langham, at Michelin-starred T'ang Court, I was enjoying the dishes from the third trimester pregnancy menu that the restaurant offers.

Epicurean confinement

2012-05-29 14:26:17

With a new baby in the house, a new mom faces unexpected challenges at mealtime, so Donna Mah falls back to culinary traditions.

Tighter regulations to ensure TCM's safety

2012-05-29 14:05:21

China will strengthen the regulation of traditional Chinese medicine to ensure its quality and to assist the country's plans to provide universal healthcare.

China issues proposal to promote TCM development

2012-05-29 13:24:00

Chinese authorities have issued a joint proposal created by 14 government authorities to boost the development of traditional Chinese medicine.

China to help TCM extend global reach

2012-05-29 10:49:02

China plans to open more Confucius Institutes to teach traditional Chinese medicine overseas and promote the Eastern medical science, Deputy Minister of Health Wang Guoqiang said on Monday.

Govt invested $1b to boost TCM industry

2012-05-29 10:04:27

The Chinese government put about 6 billion yuan ($948 million) from central financial budgets toward boosting the development of the traditional Chinese medicine industry.

A balanced diet is key to childhood nutrition

2012-05-28 16:45:19

Today, although foods including burgers and chicken nuggets are still available, many canteens also offer a selection of healthy alternatives.

Red rice, paradise

2012-05-28 15:14:23

The paddy terraces rise from the valleys to the mountaintops, and the lifestyle here has changed little since time immemorial, just like the ancient variety of red rice that has been grown for more than 1,000 years.

Slow brew, the traditional way

2012-05-25 16:39:43

For more than 130 years, Heritage Soy Sauce Factory has produced its soy sauce the old-fashioned way, where the fermentation process may take up to two years.

Best food forward

2012-05-25 09:05:43

Chef Daniel Urdaneta learned his culinary skills in the United States and Europe - and is now using that expertise to run two successful restaurants in China.