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To know how to eat moon cake , you need to know first what moon cakes are. Moon cakes are Chinese pastries which are traditionally eaten during the Zhongqiu Festival - the festival for lunar worshipping and moon watching. Moon cakes come from different... -

Chinese New Year is indeed the time to forget all your worries and eat, drink and dig into delicious traditional desserts   . However, for the diabetics, the very idea of gorging on sweets might look like a distant dream. Our... -

Chinese New Year is not what comes to your mind when you think about the Caribbean island of Trinidad. But it is celebrated in style there as well.Let us see how....   Chinese Food Culture Chinese New Year here is... -

Chinese breakfast dishes and recipes though simple are as varied as the provinces and cultures in the different parts of china. Chinese breakfast dishes are mostly light yet nourishing and filling. If you are looking to prepare a Chinese breakfast or... -

      Desserts form a quintessential part of any celebrations and Chinese New Year is no exception to this ground rule. Here are some classic and popular Chinese New Year desserts, which represent the classic traditions... -

Food for Chinese New Year includes almost every type of the mouthwatering Chinese specialties. Some of the  New Year food is traditionally followed from generation to generation, whereas others are believed to bring good luck. Along with these traditional... -

  Most of the food cultures around the world thrived on the beliefs of its people. Even in this robotic age people love to celebrate festivals partly due to the food beliefs associated with them. Even the Chinese love to... -

The Swiss may have invented fondue but the Chinese seem to have been using it centuries ago. It is fondue with a difference when it comes to Chinese New Year . Although not your usual chocolate-filled delight, this Chinese hotpot is no less tasty, mind it.... -

Most of the civilizations around the Earth believed in a theory of rebirth, and they believedthat their kings and queens will come to life after some years. The tombs of kings and queens were filled with everyday objects and food, utensils and clothing, which... -

  If you were to visit China, then one of the things which should be included in your must-do list is to taste Chinese food – not just from the hotels but also from the street vendors. The countless types and varieties of Chinese street... -

Who doesn’t love cakes? Cakes mark every occasion, be it Fruit cakes for Christmas or bunny cakes for Easter. But even the biggest cake lovers might think twice before taking a bite of these weird cakes Eating Myself! A wedding cake made in the... -

In its latest round of quality inspection, China has destroyed about two tons of chocolate cake imported by Sweden's Ikea. The cakes were destroyed because they had violated the Chinese food quality standards. In the past week, Ikea cakes have been... -

The Longevity Bun is an amazingly yummy Chinese pastry that I came across recently at a friends granddads birthday bash!! Shamefully, I had never heard of it before and even when she told me about her menu I had no clue about how to make or how to... -

Rice is the staple diet of the Asians (Indian, Chinese, and Japanese etc) and it adds variety when cooked, baked or fried in different ways. And well, if you have been wondering as to how to make rice crispy, to get that flavor and crunch of your daily food,... -

This weekend, shelve your plans of dining out at an expensive Asian eatery, instead, whip up the magic of Oriental cuisine right within your kitchen with these Asian salad dressing ideas . Exotic, flavorful, and totally tantalizing to the palate, the... -

  The gold in weight lifting won by for Kazakhstan by Zulfiya Chinshanlo  brought smiles to the faces in the CIS Republic but China was not happy at all! But what did the Asian giant have to do with it, you may wonder. Well, the... -

Chinese New Year begins on January 23 and will end 15 days later. It is the "Year of Dragon", the Water Dragon, to be precise. Therefore, it is obvious that you will make some popular foods to celebrate it. Food is inherent to Chinese culture, just... -

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam --- Tet Festival Celebration in Dam Sen Park Tet fireworks - Cần Thơ, Vietnam You will see many similarities between Tet and Chinese New Years, especially in the North of Vietnam around... -

On February 7, 2008, the Year of the Rat begins — a year numbered 4706 on the Chinese lunar calendar. The holiday ushers in a 10-day period when families and friends exchange token gifts, give children red envelopes with "pocket money", and... -

Wolfgang Puck has been the chef in charge of coordinating the menu at the official post-Academy Awards dinner for fourteen years. Every year he tempts the taste buds of Hollywood's elite and never fails to impress. The dinner is served to more than 1600... -

  Persimmon health benefits were used to treat many ailments in China.  The persimmon health beneifts can be reaped from the dark-colored and sweet fruit with  non-astringent nature. They have to be consumed before they get soft. A native... -

Food and Culture share a fascinating and symbiotic relationship. I couldn’t resist the temptation to investigate this unique food-culture bond and to my excitement the discoveries I made were extreemely intriguing. Would you believe it, if I said that red... -

Food is the basic necessity of life. Millions of people live all over the world. The whole world has different foods and cuisines as like as their culture. Hongkong is a country known as free port in Asia Pacific region. ... -

Ming Tsai is one of my favourite chefs as his treatment of food is fresh and exciting.  He is simply brilliant in the kitchen.  I love his smoked tea rub - combines the deep smokiness of a classic bbq with the exotic, vibrant flavors of Asia, and well just... -

New Year is the time for new beginnings, in health, hope and well-being. And what better way to start your New Year than with these lucky foods? Greens Green color symbolizes money and it is believed that... -

Transform a simple birthday lunch party into an elegant affair with these exclusive ifood birthday lunch ideas . These idea for birthday lunch are easy to make, but have a royal taste. So try these birthday lunch ideas and know their mesmerizing effects on... -

SINGAPORE : A newly-created dish that represents multiracial Singapore has brought success to a chef. Kelvin Kek from the Mariott Hotel has been crowned "Singapore Chef of the Year". It was a feast for the eyes, and a hard time for the judges. ... -

  Andy Murray, the Tennis Champ has given Britain a lot to cheer about in the recent times but winning the prestigious US open proved to the icing on the cake. An emotional Murray was clearly overwrought as he received his prize money of ... -

Helen Flanagan of coronation Street fame is a dud at cooking and housework! No this isn’t what the media is saying, this is what the star admitted herself when asked about her domestic skills. She is currently playing a housewife in her new shoot and is... -

  American actor Jeff Bridges had once aptly said, “35 million people in the U.S. are hungry or don't know where their next meal is coming from, and 13 million of them are children. If another country were doing this to our children, we'd... -

Wanna party without shelling out any of those extra dollars? Then, try this   potluck menu   from ifood. This menu, designed by ifood, is a classic one which is perfect for any party. Take a tour of this menu for potluck and see how delectable the... -

Do you want to prepare a lunch party menu ? Then you are at the right destination. ifood presents a menu for lunch party that is time tested and has been a successful one. Try this ifood lunch party menu and be a star overnight. This lunch party menu ideas... -

The New Year is symbolic of new beginnings and a new cycle of life. It is a day that is recognized world over as the beginning, and there are many New Year's eve food traditions associated with it. Let's take a look at some of the popular... -

p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } How is the Kiwi Fruit Day celebrated? By dressing up as kiwis and clucking around the backyard. Really? Of course not. What people usually do is, get involved hands on with the kiwi fruits. They make kiwi fruit... -

The biggest worry that most vegetarians have is fulfilling their protein requirements.  The reason to look for sources of Amino Acids outside is that the Human Body can only produce ten out of the 20 essential amino acids. Take a look... -

New Year food traditions vary all around the world, but are primarily eaten for merriment and prosperity. Some of the foods chosen are an indication of wealth and happiness. History has it that traditionally people celebrated New Year by eating what they... -

  The possibility of eating out while you have the compulsion of sticking to restrictive diet might seem to be an impossible task. But milk allergy and lactose intolerance is rampant across the United States of America and finding out a suitable... -

  The D-Day i.e the London Olympics dawns at last! And India is suitably charged up as well! The biggest ever contingent has converged on the British Isles with prospects of  medals looking increasingly brighter this time. But what about... -

Gluten free diet menu is best suited for those suffering from gluten sensitivity, clinically termed as celiac disease. Gluten is a kind of protein found in wheat, oats, barley, spelt, rye etc. and unlike other plant proteins, is elastic in its consistency.... -

There are quite a few unusual or weird delicacies in  Cuban cuisine alongside  the pastelitos, croquetas, bocaditos, and empanadas. The Cuban snacks reflect the impact left by the Spanish, French, Arabian, African, Chinese, and Portuguese on its... -

Holidays mean parties! If you are hosting a party this holiday session, then you ought to try this tastefully designed holiday menu from ifood. Each of these menu ideas have been handpicked to ensure an elegant dining experience and the complete... -

“ Eat Small ” is advice that our dieticians and weight loss experts often give.  But how to effectively  eat small  is something that many of us are still trying to master.  Small mistakes that we make can inadvertently cause us consume more,... -

The baptism or christening party is the first formal party on the behalf of the baby, so you need to take special care in organizing the party and choosing the menu. How to choose food for a baptism party? The answer to this question will relatively... -

There is a difference between hosting a graduation party and a birthday party because graduation parties are meant  for a huge group of people. If you plan to host such a party, it is crucial that you know how to host a graduation party , or you will... -

The Vietnamese cuisine has started to take the world by storm and has started doing so from an unlikely location, Prague. Yes, news reports say that Czechs have become big fans of Vietnamese cuisine and you cannot walk more than a block in most Prague... -

The Easter is around the corner and so is the time for the whole family to come together. While kids enjoy the most, the homemakers stress themselves with how to plan an ideal Easter dinner party, which takes care of everyone’s taste and preferences and... -

For a long time now, we have always associated a delicious New Years meal with meat, and dairy products - so much so that, it is tough to plan a party without either of these. But with more and more people taking to vegetarianism, rethinking your New Year’s... -

  The importance of foods for Purim can never be underestimated. Purim is like Jewish Halloween, no it is a combination of Mardi gras and Halloween. Yes costumes, food and drinking are all associated with Purim... -

  There are very creative dishes you can consider putting on an orange menu . Depending on whom you are creating the menu for, their likes, dislikes, and preferences, you should determine which dishes you want to feature... -

  If you have ever been to Korea, you would have noticed that you would be able to find food in the streets, irrespective of the time of the day. While you can relish the Korean street food fares beside the carts, they can also be wrapped... -

 A long time favourite in the islands a "Hawaiian" snack food called manapua is actually the classic Chinese dim sum offering char shu bao, or steamed pork buns. Chinese indeed, but adopted and renamed by the inhabitants of the Hawaiian islands,... -

Being a city of foodies, you will find foods from all over the world in Paris. So, finding healthy food in Paris will not be too difficult for you. A friend of mine recently visited this famous city and when I asked him about how to find healthy food in... -

The Brits are, once again, falling in love with the English afternoon tea tradition and some of the best English restaurants are helping their patrons revive one of the greatest culinary achievements of England. Be it the high-end hotels or chic restaurants,... -

The spice that I have chosen for the blog event "Mistress of Spices" is "CLOVE". Clove has derived its name from latin, meaning Nail. Clove is one of the main spice that we use while preparing many dishes for its strong fragnance. ... -

Taiwanese snacks are the true embodiment of the culture of this island nation. You will always get an opportunity to choose from a wide selection of snack foods prepared using indigenous ingredients. Nevertheless, the island offers some uncanny foods also.... -

You cannot think of the Chinese, Thai, or Cambodian cuisines without the oyster sauce. Therefore, you need a substitute when you find out that there is no such sauce in the pantry as your cooking will remain incomplete without it. So, here are the... -

  At the year-end, Shanghai will host a chocolate-y festival , which could look like just out of the movie, ' Charlie and the Chocolate Factory .' The famous Expo Garden of the Chinese city would become a mouth-watering... -

Green Tea, might taste different for first timers, but it does wonders for your health. It is made solely from green tea leaves that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. I included Green Tea in my diet a few months back and today, I can vouch... -

      Grease-proof paper brings back memories of so many meals that have been immensely gratifying thanks to the grease-proof paper. The soft butter, wrapped in grease-proof paper, smeared on fresh bread is always a... -

  Creamy and delicious, a hot cup of tomato soup is the perfect warm up for a cold winter day. Being a light soup, it is not filling on its own. So, what to serve with tomato soup       for a belly filling... -

I just came back from a trip to the west coast of America. I was so excited about it right when I booked the tickets in August. I was to land at Vegas airport around 8 in the evening. I knew it would be 10 by the time I reach the Excalibur hotel and... -

Exquisitely prepared carrot garnish can make your salad or other carrot-based preparations look just awesome. You can also use them to garnish a salad platter or even as the centerpiece for your lunch table setting .  Here you... -

  The future seems to be here as far as making and serving food is concerned. Yes, the age of robot chefs seem to be on us now  with mechanical contraptions dishing out mouthwatering fare in the blink of an eye. The fantasy of Isaac... -

  Recently, Chicago city has taken bold steps in beautifying the city and nurturing visitor-friendly attractions. Embarking upon a food tasting and cultural walking tour is the best way of exploring the city. The food tasting... -

You cannot claim to know Korean food until you learn how to eat Kimchi (also spelt as kimchee). In fact, you never have to order kimchi, it is served to you as a complementary dish, for even the waiters realize that no Korean dining experience can... -

Tofu is a versatile, flavorful and nutritious food that can be cooked in multiple ways. Healthy tofu meals can be prepared in different styles and can be cooked as a substitute for meat. Tofu, also known as Bean curd, is a high source of protein with... -

Someone has truly said - 'breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper'. Some people don’t want to waste their precious time in having a breakfast and often skip it. But do you know even a traditional cooking can become... -

Setting up a new home and confused about what are those must have kitchen appliances? Read on to be enlightened.   After painstakingly buying things for every room in the house, it is natural that the kitchen list might exhaust you out. But,... -

Cantonese menu and cuisine is known to have originated in the southern part of China and it enjoys a great prestige among all the Chinese cuisine. The diversity in the ingredients makes Cantonese dishes delicious and interesting. Shallow frying, braising,... -

  Licorice is a leguminous plant related to beans and peas, predominantly grown in southern Europe and parts of Asia. The root of this plant is dried and ground to obtain Licorice Powder   has been used for centuries as a medicine.... -

The most expensive food doesn’t stop with the $23, 308 Caviar or a 1.6 million diamond studded cake. The list goes on. Here is the rest of the most expensive food list :   Most Expensive Food 6- Dessert   The most... -

Photo Credits: http://www.trulyreds.com Over the years, more and more people are trying to stay healthy and fit in a number of ways. There are some who have made it a goal to get a fit body by chalking out diets as well as fitness plans.... -

You will soon be visiting Delhi and you desperately need some directions on where to buy vegetarian food when in Delhi? If so, let me first give you a warm welcome as you have come to seek help in the right place. I will tell you exactly where to buy... -

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and after all those parties for Thanksgiving and Christmas, you might sure be running out of ideas for the New Year’s Eve party. We have put together some ideas that can help you decide your New Year meal... ... -

Georgetown Washington Dc’s most of the restaurants serve excellent food, great service at affordable prices. Pick any of these 5 Best Restaurants In Georgetown Washington Dc and enjoy! Harmony Café: Harmony Café in neighborhood Georgetown... -

From being a natural food preservative, an anti-clotting agent, and anti-inflammatory to a natural fighter against cancer proliferation, the spice is a “chock” full of benefits and how to eat cinnamon will help you add the... -

Kids are very particular about their food, but luckily you can find plenty of mouth-watering Australian food for kids . Australian cuisine reflects the country’s multicultural nature. You can find many British-influenced dishes which are eaten by... -

If you want to give an exotic appearance to the foods or drinks you serve, you can try with various salmon garnish ideas. Using salmon garnish is quite a sophisticated choice for the expert chefs. However, before you start experimenting it, you should... -

  Green pods of cardamom are found everywhere, where they are not, there is Cardamom Powder ! It is an expensive spice, that belongs to the same family as ginger and turmeric. The spice owes it’s refreshing flavor and aroma to the... -

Junk Food World Records   Worlds Largest Fish Taco To Benefit Reef Conservation Small taco stand in Costa Rica trying to make a big difference ... -

Eating cheap in London is possible if you plan your meals in advance. Here are few ways, which you can try if you wish to enjoy a penny pinching time London.     For Breakfast Breakfast : The English... -

If you want to savor fresh selections made from the premium quality ingredients and of remarkable tastes, the Cheesecake Factory Menu is where you should be looking for. This menu holds 200 plus selections, all of which are prepared using quality standard... -

Next Valentine, don’t gift roses to your sweetheart, serve them for dinner..yes.you heard me right! Munching on rose petals may look insane to many, but in fact rose like many other flowers is an edible flower that has been and still is being used in... -

There is a reason why brain is placed highest in our body and that is because it controls the whole body and the way it functions. However much may be said about the heart, it is the brain that is the most vital organ of our body and, therefore, requires the... -

Taking note of the public health crisis looming large on the world's future, the World Health Organization (WHO) has coined a term to explain this excessive weight gain prevailing worldwide, it is "Globesity." This fat epidemic is an even more... -

It is strange at times to find out how a single item can have different names and different processes of eating it - you tiao probably being the biggest example of this. If you are trying to figure out how to eat you tiao , there is a high possibility of... -

The  history of edible flowers as food can be traced back to 140 B.C (first recorded mention about using flower for culinary purpose appears in the literature). Most of the civilizations around the world have incorporated edible flowers as food in their... -

10 Best Restaurants in Santa Barbara is your online guide to find some of the best restaurants in Santa Barbara , where you can enjoy good food and spend some happy hours. Here are some of the top restaurants in Santa Barbara .   ... -

Caribbean Menu has a wide array of dishes prepared in a unique style to surprise people with its brilliant taste. Authentic Caribbean cuisine is a blend of African, Spanish, French, Indian, Chinese and local style. Aroma is mouthwatering, mainly due to use... -

Shrimps are the world’s most popular seafood and you can enjoy numerous varieties of healthy shrimp meals prepared from different types of shrimp available. Shrimp is an excellent and healthier alternative of meat protein. Presence of selenium in... -

  Clove Powder , being a very strong spice, should be used sparingly and stored carefully so it doesn’t lose its characteristic aroma or flavor. It is a nutrient rich spice, which contains dietary fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin A,... -