Recipes

Whether they’re eaten raw or cooked, vegetables are some of the healthiest foods around, but a new study shows that raw vegetable consumption actually helps increase life expectancy. Surprisingly, cooked vegetables don’t have the same results. The study focused on cardiovascular disease, and it tracked older participants for more than a decade. It found that those who consumed raw vegetables regularly were less likely to have cardiovascular disease, and also less likely to die from it. Cooked vegetables are still helpful in preventing some ailments, such as high blood pressure, but in the case of CVD, raw reigned supreme. Read...

Just in case you needed a bite between bar-hopping through your favourite, well-missed spots, here are this week’s New Eats. And here we are, halfway through 2022 and at the final full week of May. It’s officially summer next month, and while we mourn the loss of scheduled summer holidays of our youth and the preposterous lack of Summer Fridays in Hong Kong’s corporate culture, there are some few things to look forward to that’ll ease you through the week: the annual return of Art Basel and Art Central, a surprise public holiday (Dragon Boat Festival!) next Friday and this...

Rosemary is an easy, delicious herb to have on hand at all times—you can use it as a garnish for herb-studded recipes, sprinkle it into marinades or over roasted veggies, or infuse it into a warm cup of tea, like chamomile. Since it’s super versatile and can be used fresh or dried, rosemary is a no-brainer pantry staple: It pairs well with everything from citrus fruits to poultry, fish, bread, and broth. But aside from rosemary’s delicious flavor, it’s also an herb rich in health perks: It’s been shown to help boost your immunity, cognitive health, memory, and focus, as...

The origin story of most of our favorite comfort foods is usually a little bit of a mystery, but not so with the massively popular Mississippi pot roast. It can be traced back to Ripley, Mississippi, a town with a population of about 5,300 that’s known as the birthplace of the hill country blues. More specifically, it can be traced back to Robin Chapman, who adapted a recipe given to her in the 1990’s so that it would be less spicy for her kids. They loved it so much she shared with with a friend, Karen Farese, who contributed it...

Vendor: Laurence King Type: Books Price: 18.50 The Green Lunch Box is packed with gorgeous, healthy, plant-based lunches to help you save the planet while avoiding the monotony of another sandwich based lunch.Making your own lunch can save money and packaging, can lead to a healthier overall diet and can give you a sense of satisfaction. These simple, short recipes for hot bites, soups, salads, wraps and snacks make the most of your everyday ingredients, there's no extensive or exotic shopping lists in sight. Learn to love your leftovers, master the art of batch cooking and discover ingenious sustainable ways to pack...