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Rosemary is one of those ingredients that can easily overwhelm a dish. It’s strong and fragrant, with a distinctive pine flavour that can be refreshing and pleasant if used judiciously, but bitter if overused. The needlelike leaves on tough stalks are popular in Mediterranean cuisines. As a fresh herb, rosemary stores well: you can wrap the base of the stalks in a damp paper tow...


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Hong Kong’s food culture has been an amalgamation of global cuisine since its development in the late 19th century as a colonised free port. Take the city’s cha chaan tengs (local Hong Kong-style diners), which sprang up in the mid-20th century, as an example: while partially inspired by southern Chinese dishes, their menus feature decidedly Western elements such as milk tea, ma...


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Chinese consumers placed over 120 million orders on Alibaba Cloud’s flagship artificial intelligence app Qwen within six days, signalling growing acceptance of AI-powered shopping as the company joined other mainland Chinese tech giants in a multibillion-yuan holiday campaign. Nearly half the orders came from residents in counties and hinterland areas, with around 1.56 million p...


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Those looking for an auspicious meal to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse 2026 will be spoiled for choice in Hong Kong, where restaurants are pulling out all the stops for parties of two to 10 and even more. Don’t forget to double-check when booking to make sure the menu you are after is available on the date of your visit. 1. The Chinese Library From February 13 to March 3, Th...


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I am far from a relationship guru, but here is some advice: the least romantic thing you can possibly do on Valentine’s Day is take your date out for dinner. My apologies to the hospitality industry. I know the sector is still struggling and February 14 is one of the most lucrative days of the year, together with Mother’s Day, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. But from my experi...


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