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Skate Dice Free
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Note: This app is not a game that's played using only your phone or tablet. It's a companion app to be used while skateboarding - in real life.
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- Promo link to the Pro version in the Play Store, for additional game modes.
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FINALLY. Skate dice that don't say shuv it, bigspin, double flip, or Casper flip on them. This is actual skate dice. I'm also glad to see that the dice are more randomized than other apps. I don't keep getting the same trick over and over and over again. All the aforementioned tricks are still available to do. They're variations of backside, front side and kickflip tricks, but these dice are offic
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But I think it is okey buy doing more graphics
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Some people who starts out skating might take this app hard. Just like nollie, 360 flips and some more harder tricks. I suggest on adding some difficulty or something like that. I myself is just stating out as a skateboarder who find these tricks hard
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I like this better than the other skate dice, the tricks on this are more real to do compared to the other app, except also just like the other app, there are no shove-its... real skate dice actually have that trick in them and there are 5 dice, not 4. Please update this
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thanks! this app is a nice one..
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In a recent column in this month's issue of National Review (which I still read, due to a complimentary subscribtion, despite my anger with the tossing aside of Christopher Buckley for his audacious Obama endorsement) the eloquent Mark Steyn argues for citizens who give little more than "stilted cheers" for their political leadership. He illustrates the Soviet-style cult following that Barack Obama has benefited greatly from as being counter to the ideals America was founded on.
Utopians of the Left and the Right
Why Won't This Guy Go Away?
Tax Hike Mike is back in the news:
Mike Huckabee is using his new book, out this week, to settle a few scores, not the least of which is with his fierce primary rival, Mitt Romney. Per Michael Scherer, Huckabee picks up where he left off earlier this year, tweaking Romney as a rich guy and firing what may be the first shots of the 2012 primary. Romney, Huckabee, writes, was "anything but conservative until he changed the light bulbs in his chandelier in time to run for president."
Solutions for the Republican Party
In last week's article titled "Problems of the Republican Party", I discussed some key policy mistakes the modern day Republican Party has made over the last quarter of a century. The problems are deep and quite fundamental, as I mentioned before, but with some significant reform and a bit of policial realignment it is possible for the Republican Party to regain the prestige it once had. For the voices within the party that stand for reason and liberty, this battle will be very slow and may never be won, but finding and implementing solutions to fix the myriad of problems the party faces is a worthy cause.
Libertarianism and the Center: The Appeal
I have previously argued that we as libertarians should target our appeal to centrists. Libertarians and centrists share many characteristics, mainly the common value of independence and the rejection of the Republican and Democratic ideological orthodoxies as presented. Furthermore, the center has quite clearly been the electoral kingmaker in recent history, so the political advancement of libertarians depends significantly on their success in winning centrist votes.
Introducing "The Change Gauge"
As part of my contribution to United Liberty, I plan to write an ongoing column called "The Change Gauge."
The purpose of the column will be straightforward: to systematically highlight instances where Obama administration policies are not changes from the status quo, but rather "more of the same."
While I have little doubt that President Obama will support many policies that differ from those of the Bush administration, I think it's valuable for readers – liberal, conservative, and libertarian alike – to be aware of policies that harmfully perpetuate the status quo.
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(Los Alamitos, 5/22/2015) by Highlands Guy: As much as I would like to see the big open space on Los Al Blvd filled in, the latest proposed alternative being discussed in City Hall, does not fit the bill on many levels. I don't know exactly how long it has been vacant, but I have been driving by it for close to 20 yrs. and don't remember seeing much action there. If memory serves me, I think it used to be a car dealership, and the property is still under a cloud due to open toxic waste questions.
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Foodie Issue 36: July 2012
Hong Kong's guide to good taste.
Eating Well A healthy diet doesn't mean you have to diet Super Food Supe up your supper with natural nutrients pierre gagnaire www.afoodieworld.com The legendary chef's culinary journey toward his three Michelin stars the third anniversary issue // july 2012 intro foodie panel Food-loving folk who've helped us this month. Pierre Gagnaire The renowned chef tells us about his cooking ethos p.10 Miles Davis The holistic nutritionist talks about healing eats p.24 Julie Chiu This health coach leads the way to mindful eating p.24 healthy eats I eat a lot in this job. Between new menu tastings, food wars, restaurant reviews, openings and events, there is always something demanding to be devoured and described. It's my job and I enjoy it. But, I eat a lot. Therefore, healthy eating in my spare time is something that I have been forced to look into unless I want to do some serious damage to my arteries. The more I discover, the more I wonder why I haven't always been concerned with what is fuelling both my mind and body. When done properly, healthy eating is delicious and it means that when a French banquet or a chocolate buffet comes up, I don't feel terrible about indulging, because that's what it is, an indulgence. With all the amazing cuisine in Hong Kong, I still ingest far more than I should during office hours, but at least I can say that I don't take my work home with me! S u pe up yo u r su pp er with natu ra l n utr ie nts , p.36 Anita Cheung The Director of i-Detox tells us how to get our bodies back on track p.24 Alicia Walker, Editor. email@example.com be how to ith clever w ne ur cuisi yo p.24 Publisher Simon Squibb. Editor Alicia Walker. Deputy Editor Jeanne Cheung. Creative Director Helen Griffiths. Designer Evy Cheung. Photographer Fred Lam. Contributors Cruz Macalister, Dimple Motwani, Jen Paolini. Business Development Manager Maddy Persuitti. Business Development Hannah Dentten. Published by Foodie Group, 3/F, Chao's Building, 143-145 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. Printed by Teams Printing Co., Ltd., T 3428 3837. www.afoodieworld.com To organise an event, an eDM/digital campaign or magazine advertising, get in touch with Hannah Dennten. firstname.lastname@example.com, T 2721 2787, F 2540 8390 Foodie is published monthly, 12 times a year. The contents of the magazine are fully protected by copyright and nothing may be reprinted without permission. The publisher and editors accept no responsibility in respect to any products, goods or services that may be advertised or referred to in this issue, or for any errors, omissions or mistakes in any such advertisements or references. Foodie and the Foodie magazine logo are trademarks of Foodie Group Limited. All rights reserved. www.afoodieworld.com // july 2012 st the late n new ews o n a nd ra nts resta u p.12 e n us, m Become our fan on Facebook for news, prizes and up to the minute HK dining tips www.facebook.com/foodiehk Follow us on Twitter @foodiehk designed by 01 Thank you, Foodie readers! Foodie awards 2012 22 Food War Rice Milk. For a daily dairy alternative, which rice is right? Contents contents 24 Eating Well We talked to the food experts on how to be clever about our cuisine 30 Hong Kong Herbs Grow yourself a herb garden 10 cover story Food myth Pierre Gagnaire The legendary chef talks to Foodie about his restaurants and what he likes to eat 34 Amuse Bouche Alicia Walker finds her mouth's funny side Fresh vegetables are more nutritious than frozen Produce starts to lose its nutrient quality right after it's picked. Frozen veg are flash-frozen straight after harvest and are therefore preserved at the peak of their freshness level. So depending on where you get your veggies from, frozen veg may actually be more nutritious. Did You Know... Eating a lot of carrots can in fact turn you orange. Although the condition isn't harmful, carotenemia will begin by affecting the palms of your hands and feet and the tip of your nose. 03 www.facebook.com/foodiehk // july 2012 for starters for starters The hottest food happenings for July Feeling crabby? This summer, Yunyan Sichuan Restaurant brings to you a delicacy that's hard to resist. With a selection of different crabs from around the world, made in a variety of styles, Sichuan food has never tasted better. They're also featuring a four-diner set lunch menu for the price of three, until the end of July. 4/F, Miramar Shopping Centre, 132 Nathan Road, TST Kamut, anyone? This month, H one is introducing a healthy and nutritious form of wheat, kamut, which will be incorporated into their new pizza and pasta menu. For a healthy yet tasty eating experience, tuck in to your favourite meal without worrying so much about the carbs. Shop 4008, Podium Level 4, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central SummEr mElonS With summer bringing the season of melons, The Chinese Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency is unveiling a variety of special dishes made with the fruit, prepared by Head Chef Kwai-kai Lo. Some of the treats that diners can enjoy are: Steamed Winter Melon Rolls with Shredded Roasted Goose, Abalone and Black Mushrooms and Braised Sea Cucumber, Abalone, Mushrooms with Seasonal Marrow. Level 3, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, TST Yum yum, dim sum Until the 15th of July, Hotel ICON welcomes Master Chef Qui Wei Guo from Guangzhou's White Swan Hotel to their restaurant, Above and Beyond. Chef Qui will be preparing an array of dim sum for his guests, adding his personal touch. In addition, Chef Qui will be hosting a workshop at the hotel's Food & Wine academy to teach students about the culinary art of dim sum. Level 28, 17 Science Museum Road, TST East 04 for starters Feast on the beast 208 Duecento Otto introduces a new section, Leg of Beast, to their existing full-bodied set menu. Ideal for big groups, Leg of Beast aims to cater to the appetites of devoted meat lovers. Due to its popularity, the restaurant requires one-week advance booking. 208 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan lET'S mEET For SWEETS! Jojo in a jiffy If you love Indian food but lack time, you're in for a treat! Popular Indian restaurant, Jojo, has now opened their sister restaurant, Jojo Express, in the heart of Wanchai at Brim 28. With alfresco dining overlooking the harbour, customers can indulge in authentic Indian cuisine while enjoying the view of the skyline. Shop 4, 1/F, Brim 28, Causeway Centre, 28 Harbour Road, Wanchai This summer, Cucina introduces a brand new menu for all you dessert lovers out there. Chef Ryan Zimmer believes that dessert should be introduced as a meal in itself rather than providing a mere conclusion. Chef Zimmer prepares these `limited edition' desserts, six in total, with the finest ingredients to satiate your sweet tooth. Level 6, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, TST CAlIFornIAn SummEr, AnYonE? Until the end of the month, Cuisine Cuisine at The Mira will be showcasing a selection of wines from California. The wines are expected to complement the 8-course dinner set prepared by Chef Ken Yu, which also make use of the wines as a subtle ingredient, bringing out a fine blend of flavours and aromas. Level 3, The Mira, 118 Nathan Road, TST 40 years of Indian indulgence This year, Gaylord completes 40 years of serving patrons and diners with their scrumptious Indian dishes. To celebrate the event, the restaurant presents the Regional Opulence menu, featuring dishes from all over the country, changing every two months. 1/F, Ashley Centre, 23-25 Ashley Road, TST 05 twitter.com/foodiehk // july 2012 promotion what's on this month in and around our favourite lifestyle districts lKF | Features | live Sports | Watch @ The Den The Den, 1/F, Harilela House, 79 Wyndham Street 2868 2893 lKF | Deals | Bars and Clubs | $20 per Shot Rayne, Shop F, G/F, Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham Street 2840 1955 Rayne is a trendy hangout on Wyndham Street that stands out from other venues with its clever design, gutsy music and mouth watering menu � featuring a wonderful selection of good wines at affordable prices, and delicious cocktails. Order your shots within the last five minutes of every hour between 11pm-3am every Friday & Saturday to enjoy the weekend madness deal of $20/shot! Secreted above Wyndham Street, The Den is essentially an `under the radar' lounge moonlighting as a sports bar. Come to shoot some pool, play darts or simply to kick back. If you're feeling peckish, you can snack on `small plates,' sharing platters and `large plates' served from the kitchen of their sister venue, AURA Lounge, downstairs.The Den's three large flat screens show all the big games, from Premiership football, to Major League baseball and international rugby. lKF | Deals | Bars and Clubs | Industry Wednesdays at Hyde Hyde, 2-3/F Lyndhurst Tower, 1 Lyndhurst Terrace 2522 2608 Network with individuals from all industries whilst relaxing to an eclectic mix of house, progressive house & vocal trance at HYDE, which features a unique "Jekyll and Hyde" concept that simultaneously provides an atmosphere for relaxing cocktails and big events. Present a business card to receive a complimentary Grand Marnier drink. Free Cocktails for Ladies! 9pm-Close www.ILoveLKF.hk ILoveLKF.hk @ILoveLKF ILoveLKF 06 Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter, become our fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay updated. promotion SoHo | Deals | Happy Hour @ Pizzeria la Gondola Shop D, G/F, 4 Mee Lun Street 2581 9555 This cosy pizzeria offers authentic Italian pizzas prepared in the Neapolitan style, ready for delivery and take-out. Popular choices include the Siciliana, Prosciutto and the Four Seasons pizzas. Happy Hour: 5-7pm, 50% off all beer and wine Valid until: 05/01/2013 - 12:00 SoHo | Events | restaurant | DEBATE 3 4/F, L Place, 139 Queens Road Central 2915 1638 SoHo| Event | "A Taste of India" Cooking Demonstration Class with lunch Buffet @ Jashan 1/F, Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road 3105 5300 Can't get enough of Jashan's crispy fried turnover puffs stuffed with potatoes and peas? Or perhaps their chicken, cooked in savoury, lip-locking tomato sauce which you just keep ordering? This July, the tables will turn when you get the chance to experience cooking some of your favourite dishes � firsthand from Jashan's very own, Chef Asif Iqbal. The "Indian Cooking Demonstration Class", will be kicking off on July 14 and then again on July 28. The class costs $398 and comes with a complimentary lunch buffet of over 20 flavourful choices, plus one standard drink. All sessions will be held at Jashan. Following on from the successful Great Steak Debate, Shore introduces an exciting opportunity to debate the differences within wine varietals. Shore asks... ... "if Shiraz really deserves the wrath of the French, or should it just be a case of que sera Syrah?" Compare the old world vs the new, from lands both warm and cold; chew tannins, and try varietals best cloaked in oak. DEBATE 3 (2nd July � 14th July) Chardonnay Shiraz/Syrah 3 course dinner with 6 tasting glasses of wine $698 per person excluding dessert. Fortified wine flight is an additional $98. For more information about the great steak debate and Shore Steak please visit www.shore.com.hk or alternatively get involved in the debate at the Shore Steak Facebook page. www.afoodieworld.com // july 2012 www.ILoveSoHo.hk ILoveSoHo.hk @IHeartSoHo Check out the websites for a full directory of businesses in LKF and SoHo and the latest deals, events and news 07 foodie online What do you eat when you're trying to be healthy? Ale Wilkinson www.thedimsumdiaries.com I've never been known to diet; if my meal doesn't satisfy me, I get very upset and irritable. That said, there are times when I feel I need to think about what I'm eating. This for me involves eating more vegetables, less meat and less carbs: a salad box from Life or MANA! usually does the trick as it's wholesome, delicious and healthy all in one! Jason Tse www.jasonbonvivant.com In order to indulge in whatever food I like, I eat quite healthy by controlling my portions during each meal. Self-discipline is important when eating out but since most restaurant portions are half the size they were a generation ago, the concern is now on the over ordering. Michelle Ng www.chopstixfix.wordpress.com Luckily I don't have much of a sweet tooth, so there's little need to ban myself from eating chocolate and cake. When I'm trying to be healthy, it's mostly scaling back my portions and eating at home as much as possible. I have salads with tuna, poached chicken or salmon, lots of vegetables and fruit. I also try to have a handful of nuts every day, and avoid fizzy drinks and processed food. Sharon Maloney www.jasmineandginger.blogspot.com I'm doing the slow carb thing at the moment, which cuts all bad carbs and sugar, basically anything white and processed. So breads, potatoes, pasta and rice are out but you do get a cheat day once a week when anything goes. I suffered major withdrawals in the first week but after eating my weight in good carbs (legumes), healthy protein and masses of veggies, I have really noticed the difference. No bloating or tiredness and my skin and body look so much better. Sharon shares her fav healthy eating recipe: BuTTEr BEAn SAlAD Makes 2 Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: + 1 can of butter / fava beans, washed, drained and dried + good quality extra virgin olive oil + 1 clove of garlic, minced + a squeeze of lemon + 1 small handful of parsley + a pinch of Maldon sea flakes or good coarse sea salt 08 Method: 1 In a bowl, add beans and as much olive oil as you desire. 2 Add the minced garlic and parsley. 3 Squeeze the lemon juice and add the salt flakes. 4 Toss well. 5 Serve with fresh crusty bread and chopped tomatoes. sweet tweets Sweet Tweets Funny food talk on Twitter we giggled over this month don't eat meat? Oh, you I bet you @TalkThatSarcasm love those so much, especially since you're animals Food is my best friend but also my worst enemy. @cheriishhh @sm0oth0perat0r @mollysoda My look like but I were fingers wish they cheetos eating all of their food. @AfricanDad I love food more than people. Reason why I'll be that I could they would actual cheetos eat and then forever alone. grow back @Quotealicious immediately. work, Other girls: then tell your mother to teach I love it when my your wife her recipes so that boyfriend tells you don't spit out her food. me he loves me. @altonbrown If you want your marriage to involved! get The other Follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook for exclusive offers, heaps of dining tips and regular giveaways. Twitter: @foodiehk Facebook: www.facebook.com/foodiehk I'd like to see is a secret ingredient Me: I love it when my microwave tells me my food is ready. www.facebook.com/foodiehk // july 2012 @jtsenior combo: fish sticks I'm pretty sure I just ate my weight and custard. in food. 09 what i ate today What I Ate Today Legendary chef Pierre Gagnaire sat down with Foodie during his return to Hong Kong to tell us about the joys of being a three Michelin-starred chef. "As a chef, it's the most important thing to be honest with yourself and to keep your identity. We are fully booked every day for lunch here at Pierre because we offer produce that people accept, they want to eat quickly, not pay too much, and even though the food is simple, they must feel my style, my touch. My identity is on the plate. That's how we make the difference. I have no signature dish here in Hong Kong or in Paris or in Dubai but I have a signature style. I try to imagine a style of food that respects the city but is told with my story. I like to be creative. My dream in Hong Kong is to work with a Chinese chef as there are some techniques in this type of food that are just incredible." Pierre Gagnaire Everything goes better with: love. Always in the fridge: Honey. Lemon. A small piece of butter. And fruit. Voila! Fav kitchen tool: . The fire. No fire, no food the new fashion is I know to eat raw, but the work of a chef is to cook, transform and change the raw ingredient. "I am most proud of my two places in Paris. It's there that I can create the atmosphere, decide on the quality of the napkins, of the lighting; I have absolute control on each thing. Having said that, I'm very involved in each of my places. When I come to Hong Kong, for for instance, I don't stay for three days; I stay months. 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No, no, no. Any snacks during the d is that you must eat The pleasure with foo It is a problem for a when you are hungry. in contact with the chef, as we are always attention to what I food, so, I try to pay eat at mealtimes only. Next place: rlin are opening in Be We months. in three eat Favourite thing to 're not cooking: when you humour. It depends on my ry day in our You can eat eve e it's simple, restaurant becaus vy comfort fresh, not too hea , vegetables and food. I like fish es. a nice steak sometim 11 twitter.com/foodiehk // july 2012 tried & tasted tried &tasted new restaurants and special menus Blue Butcher 108 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan 2613 9286 What's it all about? Prohibition inspired d�cor, drinks and meat. Above all, meat. The lowdown: An impressive meat locker greets you as you enter, showcasing their prized collection of red meat; for serious carnivores it's quite like window shopping at Tiffany's. From the embroidered butcher knife napkins and metal straws for crushing the ice in your mint julep to the hand stamped menus, this place drips with authenticity. It has been thoroughly well thought out and the result is a beautifully designed space that's both exciting and intimate. Well that's all well and good but how's the food? Mind-blowingly good. At Foodie, we eat out a lot, and every one of us was floored - and not just from the Apple Pie Moonshine. The pig's head terrine was so moreish it left us fighting for the last bite, the bone marrow was rich and smeared on 12 bread like butter and the quail was served with the innovative addition of smoked grapes. The tender seven-week dry aged sirloin is heaven for meatlovers, the six-hour sous vide chicken was moist and succulent and the veal cheek and sweetbreads with orzo was an inspired combination. There was nothing unnecessary on the plate. The food at Blue Butcher is simple, yet you could never make it at home. The chef is a bit of a wizard really, weaving his meaty magic through every dish. Worth the hype? This place is practically underrated for how great it is. Tiny tip: We would skip the $850 steak on our next visit and stick with the more reasonably priced dishes. Final praise: This is the coolest, tastiest and most well developed restaurant Hong Kong has seen in a long time. tried & tasted Latitude 22 G/F, 40 Staunton Street, SoHo 2522 8329 In a nutshell: Spanish tapas, minus the tiny portions! Sometimes with tapas, you can walk away having eaten very little; this is not the case at Latitude 22. Healthy portions of each dish mean the sharing will extend to everyone and not exclusively to the most domineering forks of your group. The place: A small, intimate bar surrounded by high tables and booths and friendly people. Chef and founder, Nigel Gutteridge takes obvious pride in the provenance of his ingredients, many coming all the way from family businesses in Spain and he cooks it all up with equal thought and care. The food: Delicious fresh white anchovies, Spanishstyle black pudding, Serrano ham, Catalonian flat breads - baked on site, chorizo and mushroom aurora sauce, all complemented perfectly by Spanish wines; this place is a treat for the taste buds. In short: Simple, sweet, and tasty. The Lobster Bar Supreme Court Road, Level 6, Pacific Place, Central 2820 8560 The place: Encased in the lux surroundings of the Island Shangri-La, The Lobster Bar is opulent, timeless and classic. The sounds of the piano float through the intimate, airy space filled with sophisticated booths, flanked by aquariums with the soothing movements of colourful fish. The entire place is pure elegance. What's new? High tea. Adding another layer of sophistication to your afternoon, order three tiers of decadence to your table. Your choice of the regular or chocolate high tea, we chose chocolate, included a tier of finger sandwiches, followed by fruit skewers, and on top an array of chocolate eclairs, macaroons, cakes and chocolates. Oh, and a side of chocolate, just in case. How is it? A heavenly indulgence. Top it off with the Veuve Cliquot Rose Champagne and you've got your extravagant post-shopping afternoon sorted. 13 www.afoodieworld.com // july 2012 tried & tasted add@prince 3/F Prince Hotel, Harbour City, Canton Road, TST 2113 6046 What is it? The name stands for All-Day Dining and add@prince are doing things differently on the buffet scene by adding value to their � la carte dishes. How do you mean? If you order their buffet, you will also have the option of adding dishes off their regular menu at greatly reduced prices; so you can enjoy the Wok Fried Chili Lobster, for instance, without adding a full meal item onto your bill. How's the food? Yummy. A huge range of cuisine from their team of chefs serving up everything from salads, seafood and sushi to dim sum, pastas and curries. The choices are seemingly endless and the range caters to every taste, although you may want to do as we did and try a bit of everything. We recommend: Saving some room for the dessert buffet. Offering homemade waffles with premium M�venpick ice creams and all kinds of tiny treats to finish you off. RED 4/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central 8129 8882 What's new: They've had a complete refurbishment and the restaurant is as refined and chic as ever. The menu: A plethora of new options starting with the unexpectedly delectable roasted pumpkin and walnut ravioli to the healthy lightness of the seared salmon salad or the heartily tender braised short rib with cauliflower mash; the new recipes are outstanding and each one is a relishable delight. Other new items of note include the smoked duck breast, shrimp and papaya salad, and meatball fettucine, which we'll be heading back to sample in the very near future. In short: An easy choice for al fresco dining, a bite before the cinema or a healthy meal after the gym. Inside is the height of elegance, while outside offers stunning views of the tallest of HK's buildings along with an easy going atmosphere. RED's new look only improves on what was already a reliablywonderful restaurant. 14 promotion Gaylord 1/F Ashley Centre, 23-25 Ashley Road, TST 2376 1001 www.chiram.com.hk In a nutshell: Since its opening in 1972, it's been described as one of the best Indian restaurants in town. Diners swear by their Tandoori Chicken and crave their Aloo Chaat. This year, Gaylord presents delicacies ranging from Indian street food to royal treats; in other words, Raj Kachoris to Shahi Gustaba. Known for its live music, the restaurant is a perfect location for any celebration, big or small! What's new? They're celebrating their 40th anniversary this year and are featuring a wide variety of dishes from all over India, with their menu changing every two months. Share a story of your dining experience at Gaylord and you could win a Samsung Galaxy III, along with dining vouchers to spend at Gaylord! Visit Gaylord's Facebook Fan Page for more details: www.facebook.com/GaylordHK Email: firstname.lastname@example.com with the subject: My Gaylord Story My Gaylord Story by Dimple Motwani About 15 years ago, Gaylord was host to my parents' 25th wedding anniversary. As a 6-year old, you probably think I wouldn't remember much, but the fine blend of sweet and savoury food left an everlasting impression on my taste buds for years to come. The service was prompt and hospitable, catering to almost 70 relatives and close friends. Their Paneer Tikka continues to be my favourite dish to this very day and is my go-to place for any paneer fix. There is no doubt they aim to please and manage to do so with immense ease and satisfaction. Bringing a taste of home to the Indian community in Hong Kong, Gaylord has maintained their reputation as one of the best South Asian restaurants in the city. Congratulations Gaylord; here's to another 40 years of delicious dining experiences and wonderful memories! 15 www.facebook.com/foodiehk // july 2012 tried & tipsy tried &tipsy Long Island Iced Tea Like your tipples strong and dangerous? This elaborate highball contains almost every spirit in one surprisingly easy-to-drink cocktail. Here are the three best places to get your potent iced tea on. Pure Bar 2/F, Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road, SoHo 8199 8189 In its central SoHo location, Pure lays claim to mixing one of the best Long Island Iced Teas in the city. Also offering a great menu to line the stomach while you ingest your liquid hangover, this is a fun and convenient place to relax and taste the triple sec. The Whiskey Priest G/F & 1/F, 12 Lan Kwai Fong, LKF 2869 0099 The Whiskey Priest has been a hot favourite of many for a number of years, and rightfully so. This small yet popular sports bar in Lan Kwai Fong hosts a spectacular range of drinks and snacks for any sports lover and its Long Island Iced Tea is the ideal choice to celebrate or drown those wins and losses. Fifty2 Lounge 3/F, Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington Street, Central 2110 4489 In this sleek and stylish ambiance that exudes nothing but class, Fifty2 Lounge is a great location for a rendezvous and catch up with friends. 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Whether it's Mexican, French, or just a brew, your bases are covered on this tiny block. hart avenue ue ven s A rey mph Hu Ha rt Av en ue on rv na ar C d oa R Ha no i R oa d N2 D2 N3 8 Hart Avenue, TST 2368 7299 Okapi Swiss Chalet 12-14 Hart Avenue, TST 2191 9197 mussel pasta to osso bucco, but don't forget to save room for the Baked Alaska for dessert. They also have a pre-fixe lunch and dinner menu if decision-making is not your forte. This upscale dining facility has Italian, Belgian, and French favourites. The largely seafood menu ranges from If you're looking for something out of the ordinary, this is the place to let your pigtails down because they are serious about their cheese and chocolate. You can smell the pungent cheese lingering in the air as you walk past the cow-skin seats at the bar to a more cosy booth. in the back. With 13 fondues on the menu, including chocolate, you'll have a hard time deciding which pot to pick. 18 street view oad n R ero Cam e enu t Av Pra Chath am Ro ad So uth Chatham Road S outh 33-35 Chatham Road Sout h, TST 3428 5133 Tequila Jack's enue Hart Av Whether it's T aco T uesday or not, you can always enjoy your Mexican favourites with a gigantic frozen margarita here. Watch your team on one of the many TVs with a tasty taco salad or a simmering plate of fajitas. N1 Hair of the Dog II Whale Pub 2724 1333 h, TST 31 Chatham Road Sout 2311 1248 15-17 Hart Avenue, TST It's one of those days. All you need is a beer. Why not stop by the Whale pub for their 12-9 happy hour? While drowning your day in a pint of Guinness you can also enjoy a range of European and Chinese mains. always packed This local favourite is ng games. Despite the to the brim duri open early. Come in name, this place isn't a happy hour pint and after work for fare including crisps some traditional pub al s to the less tradition and chicken wing wonton wrappers. 19 www.afoodieworld.com // july 2012 word on the street Whose house would you most like to be invited to for supper? My mother's. Mum's food is the best. Kat, German-Thai Filipino Josh, Alys Fowler, the host of The Edible Garden on BBC. Her garden always looks beautiful and I'd be excited for her to share her views on holistic health. Jacky, Chinese The hardcore band Lamb of God. It'd be interesting to see if they were as extreme in their personal life as they are on stage. 20 word on the street Julia Child. She'd feed me with her classic, straightforward recipes, and send me straight to bed after dinner with her therapeutic voice. Rebecca, New Zealander Cameron, American Anthony Bourdain! He obviously knows how to cook and I like the food he prepares, so it'd be great to finally get a taste of it. Catherine, Chinese Danny Pudi, from NBC's Community. He plays such a great character, and he's an interesting person off-camera. I'm sure dinner would be more hilarious than delicious, but I'd take it. 21 www.facebook.com/foodiehk // july 2012 food war food WAR rice milk ThE BriDgE Bio $45/1lT Available at gourmet supermarkets around Hong Kong This is our first ever zero star entry; even our seasoned rice milk drinkers found this one positively undrinkable. Both the toxic smell and taste were likened to downing Playdoh and we all felt a bit like wayward children by even attempting to ingest this one. It didn't taste of rice and it didn't taste like something anyone should drink. FOODIE RATING When it comes to an alternative to your daily dairy, which rice is right? AussiE DrEAM $32.50/1lT Available at gourmet supermarkets around Hong Kong This one was the worst looking of the bunch with the colour and consistency of old paint water. But the taste was probably the closest to regular milk and the texture of a seriously skimmed version. It was sweet and creamy and tasted like rice pudding with a grainy aftertaste that left a residue on the tongue. Made with brown rice and sunflower oil, this was a nice alternative to dairy. FOODIE RATING 22 food war Why drink it? Aside from the obvious milk allergies and intolerances, rice milk can also be a tasty alternative for anyone looking to cut down on dairy or for those that find milk difficult to digest. If you can't picture yourself glugging down a glass of rice milk on its own, try it out in a cup of tea or coffee or in your morning bowl of cereal to take it for a test drive on your taste buds. orgANiC NATurAl $30.60/1lT Available at gourmet supermarkets around Hong Kong The whitest in appearance made it look the most like milk until you swirled it around and found the sunflower oil bubbles along the sides of the glass. An almost dusty consistency with a strong, almost overpowering rice flavour made it a bit much on its own. Also very sweet, this one might do away with the need for sugar in a cup of joe. FOODIE RATING so NATurAl $26.90/ 1lT Available at gourmet supermarkets around Hong Kong A wholesome, light, smooth and drinkable beverage, the So Natural was neither overwhelming nor overpowering with its mild rice flavour. Made with canola oil and brown rice, this was the brand all of our in-house rice milk lovers bought at home and the one we all poured into our coffee after the tasting. FOODIE RATING twitter.com/foodiehk // july 2012 the winner is, so natural 23 eating well Well Does having a healthy diet have to mean you're on a diet? The experts say no 24 Eating eating well We sat down with six food professionals to wade through fact and fiction to find the principles of a balanced diet. Have a read about what the experts say on the healing possibilities the right nutrition can have on the body and the brain, so you can fill your mind with the facts before you fill your mouth with the food. miles Price Holistic Nutritionist at Life Clinic www.lifeclinic.com.hk "Fast lifestyles and foods-on-the-go create a variety of deficiencies and imbalances for people in Hong Kong, which can quite simply be corrected through dietary modification and supplements. Currently the number one issue I find is around low fat versus high fat diets. We can be forgiven for believing the misinformation given to us by doctors and dieticians to eat low fat diets, as this is exactly the stance government agencies like the Foods Standard Agency wish us to follow. However, scratching below the surface will reveal a whole manner of studies which support that eating a good range of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats will provide optimal health, when eaten in the 30-45% range of the diet. Our hormones, brain function, immune system, gut function, and cellular structures all depend on a good level of fats. Red meat has been getting a lot of bad press, however, a lot of the research studies have not differentiated the differences between feedlot corn fed cattle and organic grass fed cattle. The composition and balance of amino acids and fatty acids are different depending on the production methods used by farmers. Grass fed cattle have more Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) 25 www.afoodieworld.com // july 2012 eating well which has been shown to actually reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes and obesity. Healing the body through nutrition is very powerful and really underestimated. I have seen chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease reversed and healed by nutrition in all its forms, via detoxification, enzyme therapy, specific supplementation and dietary changes. My personal journey into this field started when a close friend of mine with terminal cancer was told there was nothing left in conventional treatment to help her. She then followed a personalised diet, detoxification and enzyme therapy programme to heal herself completely. This was a revelation to me, as it goes to show the body can heal itself with the correct nutrition assessments and protocols. To date, I have helped people with gastro-intestinal conditions, skin conditions like dermatitis and eczema and mental disorders like depression, mood swings and irritability. Barriers to infertility can be many, of which nutrition can play an important part. In traditional cultures, prior to getting pregnant, women would follow a specific diet to help them conceive more easily. I apply this same principle with my clients. This diet would typically include more fats to provide essential vitamins and cholesterol (cholesterol is the `grandmother' of all sex hormones). But there is no one diet that is good for everyone. Holistic nutrition is a practice that takes into account the whole aspect of health, including sleep, stress levels, hormonal imbalances and exercise." Julie Chiu Executive health coach, co-founder of the Wellness Advisory Council, and author of newly released "Enough Already! STOP Self Sabotage Eating with The Mindful Way AdventureBookTM". www.mindfuleatingHK.com "I'm a health coach who teaches people how to eat mindfully. Mindful eating is purposeful awareness of your physical hunger and satiety cues without The experts advise on what to always keep in your cupboards: Miles Price Fermented foods like yogurts, pickled vegetables and kefirs. With the advent of refrigeration and pasteurisation, our consumption of these foods has dropped dramatically and consequently our colonic health has suffered. The colon houses more bacteria than our body houses cells, this shows the importance of sustaining healthy gut flora with continual consumption of fermented foods rich in a variety of probiotic bacteria. 26 Julie Chiu Condiments like mustard, vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, herbs and spices. I can make anything flavourful and tasty using the proper condiments. For snacks, I like to keep a stock of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Cindy Lam Bread, eggs, nuts, greens (rocket or spinach or lettuce), cherry tomatoes, garlic, pasta and extra virgin olive oil because I can easily whip out a meal that offers enough nutrition for the entire day. Anita Cheung Good quality filtered water, fresh organic fruit and veg, and seasonings to make simple food tasty, healthy and complete. Good oils (virgin coconut oil, flax oil, sesame oil and olive oil), almond butter, lemon, sea salt and some spices. My superfood staples are sprouted brownrice protein, raw organic nuts (almonds, cashews and walnuts) and whole grains (brown rice, quinoa and millet), seeds (chia and flax), raw organic cacao, and goji berries. All these are healthy eating well judgement. Your body will naturally tell you when you are hungry and the appropriate amount of food your body needs. As people become more mindful of what they eat, they also tend to make healthier food and lifestyle choices. The word 'healthy diet' has a negative connotation for a lot of people. It means restriction, deprivation, i.e. 'I can't have foods I love'. It also means guilt and shame whenever a 'bad' food is eaten. Mindful eating is being aware of what your mind and heart want to eat. The key is to wait until your body needs fuel to eat what you want and stop eating when satisfied, instead of full. It's a positive feedback loop. Eat mindfully, look and feel good. Look and feel good, you'll want to eat healthier food and more mindfully. I learned that my body needs fibre and vegetables. Thank goodness here in Hong Kong there's such a huge variety of vegetables and I take full advantage. I enjoy eating a nice juicy piece of meat or fish but I notice that I eat smaller portions than I used to. I like eating quinoa or brown rice with beans. Whenever I want something sweet, I'll go for a piece or two of dark chocolate, fro-yo, or fruit. A balanced diet for me means moderation, variety and eating the foods that are tasty and enjoyable to me." Cindy lam Co-founder of MS Food Division which runs weekly workshops on healthy cooking and dining www.facebook.com/MSFoodDivision, www.plangs.com "I started a vegetarian diet three years ago and learned a lot about the benefits of a plant-based diet. I experienced a dramatic improvement in health and I started to cook at home more and spent a lot of time reading cookbooks searching for new recipes. I think practicing a healthy lifestyle is easier than we think; it comes down to will power. The only and functional foods densely concentrated with vital micronutirents, which supplement a healthy diet. Arlene Frances Wu We have a Chinese saying: "Firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea are the seven necessities to begin a day." Firewood: Use low-carbon slow cooking techniques to reduce carbon emissions. Rice: I recommend eating brown rice, quinoa, amaranth and millet. Oil: If you are cooking with high heat, use virgin coconut oil; for salads or pasta, use olive oil. Salt: Himalayan salt is a premium natural salt that helps to regulate your body's blood sugar, water and pH levels, and promotes respiratory and vascular health. Sauce: Always get something as natural as possible or make your own. Vinegar: I always keep a bottle of apple cider vinegar at home. Its health benefits include improved digestion and improved heart health. Tea: Try functional blends with herbs that are blended for a specific purpose, such as to promote healing or increase energy. 27 www.facebook.com/foodiehk // july 2012 eating well 'efficient' - eating high quality natural foods in a way that is mindful, enjoyable and easy-to-digest and assimilate. Commercial food providers generally do not have the customers' health as the top priority. If we eat out a lot, it's not easy to eat healthy. What we eat has a direct relation to how we feel, think and function. The key is eating good quality organic and nutrient-dense foods that give the body 'super fuels' to function, detox, heal and reach optimal performance that is right for the individual." Arlene Frances Wu Nutritionist and naturopath at Health Concept www.health-concept.com.hk "I believe food is the best medicine for everyone. If you are suffering from poor health, you can improve your life by changing the foods you eat and adding the proper nutritional supplements. With holistic nutrition, you not only treat the symptoms, but also any contributing factors, which could include the environment, nutrition and overall health, both physical and psychological. If we do not look after ourselves properly it will have a negative effect on Eco-nutrition is about ensuring that we, and our future generations, have enough food to eat over the next century. challenges are time management, accessibility and affordability. This, in fact, is part of the reason why I started the workshop, to introduce to people the numerous benefits of home cooked food. The recipes we use are mostly easy and quick to make. The ingredients are accessible and affordable. Most of our dishes cater to those who live alone or who don't have much time. I'm not asking people to eat at home everyday or bring a lunch box to work. All I'm trying to show is that eating healthy is doable. Once you're willing to start making the effort, your body will respond and give you energy to continue. My advice is that wholesome and fresh are a must. Stay away from fast and processed food. Eat like it matters. " Anita Cheung Founding Director of i-Detox, nutritional detox specialist and wellness coach www.i-detox.com "i-Detox specialises in urban nutritional and lifestyle detox. I feel strongly that a proper and easy-to-implement detox which helps people to develop long-lasting health-supporting habits is the missing link to our total wellness. Most people's idea of a proper detox is that it involves 'starvation' and sacrifice of enjoyment. People are also surprised that their unhealthful cravings (e.g. bread, coffee, alcohol, cigarettes) seem to disappear without too much effort - their tastes change naturally. This is because their natural intelligence is restored after a proper detox. My view of nutrition includes not only 'what we eat', but also 'how we eat'. I like nutrition that is 28 Arlene's five tips for eating ethically: 1 Choose locally-sourced food to sustain your local community and cut back on the carbon footprint of your food. 2 Choose sustainable farming methods, such as free-range eggs and meat, in order to cut down on the amounts of forest felled and water used in large-scale factory farms. Line caught tuna is far more sustainable than purse-seining methods. 3 Eat less meat. The great demand for livestock has a domino effect on grain demand, land demand and water demand. 4 Choose packaging carefully - unnecessary packaging uses more resources to manufacture. 5 Choose wholefoods instead of processed foods. eating well the body. Therefore it is important that we eat a varied and balanced diet, avoiding too much salt and sugar." Arlene's tips for making healthy changes: "Prepare your own snack box, such as trail mix, Bombay mix, bars and fruit to avoid having fast foods. Pre-cooking large batches of soups and meals (store half in the freezer) for mid-week meals. Always try and eat something small before heading to an event or meal so you don't overindulge." movement is about being a conscious eater and consumer. It is important to show gratitude for each meal that we eat, and know where your food comes from. Take initiative to learn about the fresh produce on your plate and the farmers that grew them. Localisation is key - Hong Kong has over 100 organic farms, so I highly encourage the community to start educating themselves on what our local farms have to offer. Always read labels - there is no point in purchasing imported organic vegetables you can always find something grown locally. Grassroots Pantry is a boutique caf� and workshop dedicated to inspiring and improving the health and wellness of the community through homemade, organic, and nutritious food. We offer seminars, culinary classes and workshops to set a new standard of healthy living for the local community, and to increase interest in the farm-to-table, sustainable and Slow Food movement. It isn't just about selling food, it is also about educating the community so we together can make a difference. Eat consciously, locally and as much organic foods as possible. And of course, always give back." Peggy Chan Director at Grassroots Pantry, www.grassrootspantry.com "The word 'diet' is deceiving, and many people associate it with losing weight. A healthy lifestyle is about choosing a balanced diet and not depleting yourself of any food groups. 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Piatti � Jervisbay � Limestone Coast Wines � Pacific Gourmet � Sift Patisserie 30 herb it up Herb Ever seen those tiny, green leaves speckled on your food and thought, what's it all about? Dimple motwani takes a seasoned look into the world of herbs it up 31 www.afoodieworld.com // july 2012 herb it up Fresh herbs are glorious green essentials for enhancing the taste, appearance and smell of food and also have the ability to transform an ordinary dish into something extraordinary with just a few dashes. Herbs provide a delicate, yet delicious flavour as well as adding a subtle decoration to a drab dish; that's not to mention the number of health benefits packed into these leafy enliveners. Herbs generally contain large amounts of antioxidants to help fight against toxins and boost immunity levels. Researchers have found that herbs have higher antioxidant activity than fruit, vegetables and some spices. The highest ranking on the scale belongs to oregano, so Italian cuisine lovers can rejoice in their beloved herbaceous pizzas and pastas. One tablespoon of fresh oregano holds the same levels of antioxidants as an apple, so adding a dash to your meal can be a great source of anti-o's without having to eat anything extra. Also packing an antioxidant punch are dill, thyme, rosemary and peppermint. Turns out adding a bit of extra flavour to your supper isn't just enhancing the taste but adding a sprinkle of wellness into your diet too. The team at Herb-a-licious over at Langham Place started up their own organic garden with the intention of supporting sustainability and ecofriendliness, not to mention having their own supply of herbs and spices on hand to flavour their dishes and cocktails. They grow over 40 different types of herbs including Vietnamese coriander, rosemary, oregano and thyme in addition to core items such as bell peppers, aloe vera, mint, lemongrass and basil. We asked Herb-a-licious for their recommendations on which dishes go well with which herbs. Their advice: strong-flavoured herbs such as rosemary should go well with equally strong-flavoured food such as meat, chicken or lamb. Similarly speaking, lighter herbs complement lighter foods, parsley with white fish, for example. They believe that herbs should play the role of improving the dish with its subtle taste, but shouldn't overpower the natural flavour of the food. Ever thought of growing your own herbs at home? Like with most plants, herbs must have strong sunlight to grow healthily, so try keeping your herb garden on a balcony or by a window that catches the sun so it absorbs maximum sunlight. Another must is neutral and moist soil, which isn't high in acid or alkali. Good drainage is important too, so don't leave your potted herbs in a saucer of water and never keep your herbs under an air-conditioner or they'll dry up overnight. Remember to fertilise your herbs every two to three weeks to keep them fresh and ensure healthy growth. Now get growing! 32 www.facebook.com/foodiehk // july 2012 herb it up 33 food for thought amuse bouche 34 food for thought Food for thought Ever wondered just what this funny French phrase actually alludes to? Alicia Walker takes a miniscule bite into the amuse bouche More whimsical than hors d'oeuvres, smaller than an appetiser and served earlier than a palate cleanser, the amuse bouche is a course all of its own. It's just a morsel, often served in a tiny cup or spoon that is as attractive as it is scrumptious. It is served as a greeting and free gift from the chef to give you an idea as to their style of cooking. Literally translated as "mouth amuser" it is meant to please the palate, whet the appetite and acknowledge patronage by paying attention to your hungry tum before you've even ordered. Typically bite-sized and small enough to pop in the mouth, but adventurous and interesting enough to prepare the taste buds for the feast to come; this tasty tidbit can vary considerably. It might be a teeny bruschetta, sip of a brightly coloured soup, intensely flavoured foam, meaty nibble or fragment of fish topped with a few granules of caviar; it's often more creative than what's on the actual menu. You'll often be asked what you thought of "The amuse bouche is the best way for a great chef to express his big ideas in small bites." Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten the amuse bouche, as the chef may be experimenting with a new flavour or ingredient, which they may develop into a starter or entr�e in the future. So really, it's more of a wee welcome than a taste of what's to come and a way for the chef to show its diners just how innovative a dish he or she can whip up while spiking the customers' appetite while they're at it. Introduced as a course back in nouvelle cuisine's salad days, which focused on smaller, more vibrantly flavoured fare, the amuse bouche was previously found only in the kitchens of fine dining establishments. Over the course of its relatively short-lived existence, the amuse bouche has found its way to aspiring Michelin star restaurants, bistros, diners and even dinner parties these days. In the same way as it acts as a chef's token of appreciation, at home a host can say "here's a taste of something I'm trying out" with just an espresso cup filled with a pre-dinner sip or a single garlic prawn served on an Asian spoon. Just a little something to say that supper is on its way and that it's going to be delicious. The secret to the amuse bouche is in the Lilliputian proportions; you've got to keep things tiny. Often served in a demitasse, shot glass (for dramatic effect with colourful broths), skewer, saucer or oversized porcelain spoon; the presentation of the amuse bouche is as important as the tang it creates on the tongue. So, next time you hear amuse bouche all you need to know is that it's going to be pretty, tiny and free of charge. As a firm fan of eating to entertain my mouth, the amuse bouche is a French invention that for me c'est un vrai plaisir de d�gustation! 35 twitter.com/foodiehk // july 2012 recipes super salad 36 super food Supe up your suppers by injecting them with ingredients full of natural nutrients suPEr sAlAD Serve yourself up the high nutrient value of Brussels sprouts, spinach and walnuts, the cancer-fighting properties of tomatoes and the healing properties of coconut oil and you've got yourself health in a bowl Serves 2 Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients: + 100g Heirloom tomatoes + 80g baby spinach + 200g Brussels sprouts + 30g roasted walnuts + splash apple cider vinegar + 2 splashes coconut oil + olive oil + salt and pepper Method: 1 Blanch Brussels sprouts. Allow to cool. 2 Place all ingredients in a bowl. Mix and toss. + seeds from half a pomegranate + 2 green onions, thinly sliced + 4 tbsp olive oil + salt and black pepper to taste recipes Method: 1 Cut the salmon in small cubes. Place in a bowl and squeeze all the limes over salmon. Add salt to taste. Chill for 1 hour. 2 After 1 hour, drain lime juice. Add cucumber, green onions, pomegranate, olive oil and black pepper to taste. Serve chilled with crackers. Alternative: Add grapefruit, tomatoes, pomelo or thinly sliced red onion to get even more fruit and veggies in. suPEr (uN)siNful ChoColATE BEETrooT CAkE The power of beetroot blended with the antioxidants of pomegranate and dark chocolate make this delicious dessert positively pious! Prep time: 15 minutes Baking time: 40-50 minutes Ingredients: Cake: + 160g 70% dark chocolate + 3 free range eggs + 200g cooked beetroot, grated + 150g golden caster sugar + 40g honey + 1 tsp vanilla essence + 5 tbsp cocoa powder www.afoodieworld.com // july 2012 suPEr CEViChE Protect your heart and satisfy your stomach with salmon ceviche that also happens to be kind to the taste buds Serves 6 Prep time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Ingredients: + 300g salmon + 3 large limes + 1 small cucumber, diced 37 recipes super ceviche 38 recipes super (un)sinful chocolate beetroot cake + 150g unbleached flour + 1 tsp baking powder + 100ml olive oil Frosting: + 500g marscapone + 1 tbsp beetroot juice + 1 tbsp pomegranate juice + 4 tbsp honey + 1 spoon pomegranate seeds for decoration Method: Cake: 1 Preheat oven to 180�C. Line the bottom of a 20cm cake tin with baking paper. 2 Melt chocolate in a bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring constantly. 3 4 5 Beat together eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add honey and mix further. Add the oil, vanilla essence, baking powder, cocoa powder and flour. Finally pour in the melted chocolate. Pour into the cake tin and bake for 40-50 minutes, until risen and coming away slightly from the edges of the tin. www.facebook.com/foodiehk // july 2012 Icing: 1 Mix together the marscapone, beetroot juice, pomegranate juice and honey until well combined. Spread over cooled cake and top with pomegranate seeds. You can also make in two smaller cake tins and put frosting in between and on top (like we did). 39 recipes super simple granola suPEr siMPlE grANolA Serves: approximately 15 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: + 2 cups oats + � cup walnut pieces + 6-8 Brazil nuts + � cup sliced almonds + 10 dried apricots + 3 dried figs + 5 dates + � cup dried cranberries + cup dried goji berries + � cup dried blueberries + cup sunflower seeds + cup coconut flakes + � cup coconut oil + 3 tbsp flax seeds + 5 tbsp honey + 1 tsp cinammon 40 Method: 1 Preheat oven to 180�C. 2 Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. 3 Mix together oil and honey and pour over granola mix. Stir well and turn out onto a large, lined baking tray. 4 Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Leave to cool and harden, then transfer to an airtight container. 5 Serve with yoghurt and fresh berries. Tip: Soak dried fruit in orange juice before mixing so they are plumper and juicier. You can eliminate any fruit and nuts above to suit your taste. Or add pumpkin seeds, raisins, currants, dried strawberries, dried cherries, cashews, pine nuts, pistachios to customise it completely to your taste buds. recipes super seabass with kale suPEr sEABAss WiTh kAlE Get your daily dose of good omega-3 fatty acids alongside the nutritional powerhouses of kale and green tea with this deliciously healthy dinner Serves 2 Cook time: 1 hour Ingredients: + 400g seabass + 1 cup brown rice + 6 bunches kale, blanched and fried with ginger stem removed + � litre chicken stock + 2 tsp green tea powder + 1 tsp butter + 2 shallots, diced + 1 tsp ginger, sliced Method: 1 In a saucepan, add rice, chicken stock, and butter. Simmer for 40-50 minutes until cooked. 2 Once chicken stock is softly boiling, add green tea powder to a second saucepan of boiling water and poach fish for ten minutes. 3 Remove seabass from saucepan and replace with kale, shallots and ginger. Leave for five minutes. Remove. 4 Serve seabass on a bed of rice with kale underneath. Check out our web exclusive recipes, including this Super Sweet Potato, at www.afoodieworld.com 41 twitter.com/foodiehk // july 2012 how to how to... 1. Square off the ends of the pomegranate. 2. Score the pomegranate into quarters (don't cut it right through!) 3. Fill a big bowl with water and submerge the pomegranate, gently pulling apart the quarters. 4. Gently massage the seeds from the pith under water. 5. The seeds will sink to the bottom and all the pithy bits will float to the top. 6. Scoop out the pithy bits and strain the seeds Voila! Mess free pomegranate de-seeding! 42 are you a foodie? Foodie is expanding! We are Hong Kong's guide to good taste, where food-loving folk come to dine, devour and dish up all things food. As Foodie Magazine, afoodieworld.com and Foodie Club continue to grow on a global scale, we are looking for experienced, motivated and enthusiastic professionals who absolutely love to eat to join the Foodie team. BuSInESS DEVEloPmEnT + + + Further develop, manage and supervise Foodie's advertising program. Enhance the magazine's reach and increase visibility and awareness in the market. Be responsible for budgeting and managing the P&L for the company. InTErnS Want to learn any or all aspects of the Foodie business? From editorial and website design to business management and marketing, we cover it all! Not to mention the perks of delicious food! All positions require candidates to: + + + Be fluent in English (Cantonese and Mandarin are a plus) Have excellent interpersonal skills Hold a university degree www.afoodieworld.com // july 2012 SAlES CoorDInATor + + + 2+ years of experience in publishing and advertising sales. Advertising contacts, with clients in the areas of F&B, hospitality, homeware & electronics. Self motivated. Please send your cover letter, CV and salary expectations by email to firstname.lastname@example.com 43 dinner and a movie dinner and a movie: The Future of Food This eye-opening documentary focuses on genetically engineered foods and their deceptive creep into our stores and stomachs. The director points the finger at global industrial agriculture methods for effectively wiping out sustainable farming and in the process destroying both the livelihoods and health of millions. This film has gone on to be shown in classrooms and as part of farming and cultural festivals supporting Slow Food, the Organic Consumers Association and the Soil Association of Britain. For a dose of food education, The Future of Food will definitely fill your head with what you're putting in your stomach. Slow Food doesn't mean food that's cooked slowly, it means food that's organic, sustainable, locally grown and not processed. In honour of Slow Food, why not cook up this simple recipe using local ingredients and fresh fish from the market. slow fish with dill sauce Serves 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients: + 4 fillets of local fish such as tilapia or grouper + 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice + 1 tbsp butter, melted + 1 clove garlic, finely chopped + � cup mayonnaise + � cup sour cream + juice from half a lemon + half a lemon, thinly sliced + 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill + salt and pepper to taste Method: 1 Preheat oven to 180�C. 2 Lightly grease a baking dish. Place fillets in dish. Drizzle butter on top and season with salt and pepper. Place two lemon slices over each fish fillet. 3 Bake for approximately 25 minutes. 4 Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice and dill. 5 Serve sauce with the fish. 44 afoodieworld.com on afoodieworld.com this month Where Hong Kong's food loving folk come to dine, devour and dish up all things Foodie Love a good food documentary? Andrew Au feasts his eyes on the molecular style of this acclaimed Spanish restaurant. An Australian Match Robert Mann, Estate Director & Senior Winemaker of acclaimed Cape Mentelle, and established celebrity chef Kate Lamont paid a recent visit to Hong Kong to create a unique Australian lunch pairing, and Foodie has the details! Paul A French Legend Bocuse Want to impress your next dinner guests? Learn how to make Mushroom Vol-auvents with our straightforward recipe! These delicious little pastry pieces are simple and quick to create, and most importantly of all, utterly delicious! Find out about the menu this renowned chef designed for Hong Kong's H one. Win a Steak and Wine Dinner from The Porterhouse! The Porterhouse, Hong Kong's premium online butcher is offering three Complete Steak & Wine Dinners to a few lucky Foodie readers. To bring home the bacon, just answer the question posted on our website and you could be enjoying The Steakhouse Steak Experience at Home�. www.facebook.com/foodiehk // july 2012 Missed the last issue? See it online All this and more on www.afoodieworld.com 45 directory directory If it's in the issue, it's on this list. RED H One add@prince Gaylord Pure Bar + Restaurant 2/F, Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road, SoHo 8199 8189 www.pure-dining.com H one Shop 4008, Podium Level 4, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central 2805 0638 JoJo Express Shop 4, 1/F, Brim 28, Causeway Centre, 28 Harbour Road, Wanchai 2828 5688 Yunyan Sichuan Restaurant 4/F, Miramar Shopping Centre, 132 Nathan Road, TST 2375 0800 12 tried and tasted add@Prince 3/F Prince Hotel, Harbour City, Canton Road, TST 2113 6046 Blue Butcher 108 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan 2613 9268 Gaylord 1/F, Ashley Centre, 23-25 Ashley Road, TST 2376 1001 Latitude 22 G/F, 40 Staunton Street, SoHo 2522 8329 The Lobster Bar Supreme Court Road, Level 6, Pacific Place, Central 2820 8560 RED 4/F IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central 8129 8882 04 for starters 208 Duecento Otto 208 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan 2549 0208 Above & Beyond Level 28, 17 Science Museum Road, TST East 3400 1318 The Chinese Restaurant Level 3, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, TST 3721 7788 Cucina Level 6, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, TST 2113 0808 Cuisine Cuisine Level 3, The Mira, 118 Nathan Road, TST 2315 5222 46 10 what i ate today Pierre 25/F, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road, Central 2825 4001 directory Blue Butcher 16 tried and tipsy Fifty2 Lounge 3/F, Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington Street, Central 2110 4489 Pure Bar 2/F, Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road, SoHo 8199 8189 The Whiskey Priest G/F-1/F, Lan Kwai Fong, LKF 2869 0099 Tequila Jack's 33-35 Chatham Road South, TST 3428 5133 Whale Pub 15-17 Hart Avenue, TST 2724 1333 i-Detox www.i-detox.com Life Clinic www.lifeclinic.com.hk MS Food Division www.plangs.com 20 word on the street Bookazine Across Hong Kong www.bookazine.com.hk Graze 143-145 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan 2850 7766 www.graze.hk 31 herb it up Herb-a-licious The Backyard, Level L, Langham Place, 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok 3552 3200 Food Expo Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai twitter.com/foodiehk // july 2012 18 street view Hair of the Dog II 31 Chatham Road South, TST 2311 1248 Okapi 8 Hart Avenue, TST 2368 7299 Swiss Chalet 12-14 Hart Avenue, TST 2191 9197 24 eating well Mindful Eating www.mindfuleatingHK.com Grassroots Pantry www.grassrootspantry.com Health Concept www.health-concept.com.hk Paisano's Pizzeria 23 Hollywood Road, SoHo 47 eating my words Decisions, decisions It happens at least once a week; I waste an hour of my life deciding what to do for dinner. I've learnt, that while I love my friends, the frantic working pace of Hong Kong means that I'm often left fielding that awkward, " I'm so sorry � the office is hell, can we push dinner back to ten?" conversation, which I usually have to politely decline. Who eats at ten? What time do you people wake up? My lack of patience for late night eating has led me to accept that most of the time, the only dining companion I'll have is the growling demon in my stomach. Driven by hunger and complete indecisiveness, I surrender myself to my senses and try to just `follow my nose'. As I wander homeward from Sheung Wan, I dart, face-first into the entrances of restaurants. Like a large bird, I ravenously peck about trying to identify the source of delicious smells; bacon, basil, garlic, mint. My feverish appetite guides me towards SoHo where I dodge the swaying, giddy flocks of high heels and loosened ties. I try to avoid the gravitational vortex created by the crowd outside Staunton's and the `tormented writer' lure of a lonely bar stool, gin and tonic and bar snacks. Women with endless, flawless legs nurse glasses of champagne in the windows of bars and push green leaves about tiny plates � a secret to success, albeit not very inspiring. Everyone seems to be eating olives. I need more than olives. I smell tomatoes and cheese and turn towards pizza, but the heavy-gutted man with cheese dripping down his chins in the window is a possible glimpse into my own future and I reconsider. I step onto the escalator with the goal of surveying establishments before excitedly dismounting when something catches my eye, or tickles my nostrils. I steadily rise away from the clink of glasses and hum of chatter and before I know it I'm ticking off my final options: The Orange Tree (is it always white asparagus with hollandaise?), Phoenix and Koh Thai. I cut down a side street past some street cleaners eating char siu out of polystyrene boxes, ironically, just what I feel like, but it's too late now. The 48 eating my words with Cruz macalister disappointment at my own conviction lingers for a moment before a sudden realization - "I'll COOK!" The supermarket beckons and before I realise what I'm doing, I'm enthusiastically piling high a trolley with sundried tomatoes, spinach, ravioli, balsamic vinegar, wine, sorbet � "I'll make a gourmet feast!" I picture myself in my apron; glooping olive oil into a pan and relishing the satisfying sizzle of onions, sprigs of fresh parsley, cracked black pepper... As I turn the corner I trip over the heels of an unsuspecting fellow shopper. The queue for the checkout stretches before me; an endless cramped line of glum, exhausted faces that seem to have been waiting since the dawn of time. I just can't do it. Back go the groceries and I solemnly step back on the escalator my stomach now growling like a pit-bull... Wait - what's this? A little craving is inkling around... I know what I want! Oh, of course! Perfect! That's exactly what I feel like! I skip the rest of the way home, brimful of inspiration. Beans on toast it is. Cruz Macalister is a writer, comedian and omnivore with a conscience who sometimes tweets @cruziemac


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I wrote about the lovely Haus Interior over at Real Simple today… have you heard of this shop yet? I love the home of the owner too – she is originally from Germany but now lives in New York City and I find her such an inspiration because she has a beautiful apartment, a shop, a blog and offers design services. What a lady! Next time I'm in New York I have to make time to visit.
You can read the complete post here. Enjoy!
(images: haus interior)
Want to see a little loot from a recent shopping trip? I mentioned last Friday that I hit Hema, a Dutch department store with eight locations in Germany, one of which happens to be near to me. I first discovered it while vacationing in Amsterdam (my travel review here) last Fall and I've been hoping to get back ever since to spend money I don't have. :)
My friend and I hopped the train and headed up to Oldenburg (charming old city, great shopping district) where we spent the afternoon drooling in Hema where things have the most adorable packaging, the prices are right, and the selection is great. Here is a glimpse of some of my loot, what I could fit in my tote anyway — I'm so glad that I don't have a car, I'm certain I would have spent a lot of money on more cute ceramics!
My favorite departments include the home accessories and kitchen goods, stationery, kid's toys, and the snacks & candy! Oh the candy! I love the prices too – super affordable. For instance, the small blue cups were under a euro each and the aqua mugs were under 3 euros. All of the ceramics shown above, including the gray bowl, white doily-patterned plate, and the snowflake silver/white bowl was only around 13 euros ($20 USD)! That's a great deal. And the white candlestick holders were around 10 euros for the pair. I love them, they look great with my aqua candles I think. :) I love using aqua in my home in the winter, it's an unexpected color to add to my lilac, black, grey and white/cream mix but with the silvery accents that I have around and the ethnic prints and patterns I think it's a gorgeous hue to work in to my wintery look.
I am so glad that I found a Target equivalent here though I think Hema is smaller and has a bit more to choose from when it comes to cute stuff like postcards and ceramics. If we had taken the express bus from Oldenburg over the border to the Netherlands I heard that we would have been able to shop at a much larger Hema — but we did not have the time so we've agreed to head back in a few months, perhaps with a car, to hit the next one. I am already excited for my next Hema trip!
Have you shopped at this store? Did you like it? Aren't their postcards the best?!
(images: holly becker for decor8)
It was nice to hear from Jennifer Causey today, as I've followed her work since the beginning when she was just a wee budding New York based photographer and now she's working for clients like Chronicle Books, Real Simple, Anthropologie and Time Out NY to list only a few. She just opened a pop up shop for the season to feature the work of some of her favorite photographers who do not sell their work elsewhere, Molly Wizenberg (New York), Brian Ferry (London, I recently wrote about him here), Shari Altman (Vermont), and Laina Briedis (New York), along with her own Simply Breakfast 2010 calendar.
Looking back in my blog archives, I found this post back from the summer of 2006 where I praised her work. It was fun to go back and read that… And it made me realize that so many of us built our careers before an audience of people online and how supportive and wonderful this community really is. I mean, think of your favorite bloggers — especially the big ones. Did you know about them before they started their blog? Most likely not. And most likely, they were not even in their current profession back before their blog launched. It's so interesting to follow one another around online and to witness this growth. This, to me, is why blogs will always be different from a magazine. In a magazine, you see ONLY the best work. The pruned, the stuffed, the polished… And a lovely flipside too but…
Online it's a different world. You see the not-so-polished become polished over the course of months, years even. You witness the birth of new names, watch their success grow, and then attend their book signings. Go back to some of your favorite blogs and find their very first post. Read a few posts from their first 6 months blogging. You will get a different version of the person you know today — maybe less secure, more vulnerable, a bit afraid even… I think this is a great reminder that we all start somewhere, usually at ground level, and build and build until we reach higher grounds. And then we build some more. On a macro level, it's why we love Oprah and others in the spotlight who grew due to their supportive fan base. And on a micro level, it is why we love some of our favorite bloggers who are moving on to explore other avenues or who, like Jennifer, are opening up pop shops to support her friends — photographers that she believes in. Jennifer is such a rock star.
It's exciting and motivating to consider all of this, don't you think? And I think it is inspiring to new bloggers and those just entering creative fields for the first time to focus on this fact: Everyone had a first moment in this community so if you feel scared or unsure please don't. If you've ever looked at someone else and their success and thought, "Why Bother?" then I encourage you — yes, bother! Muster up the courage and do your thing. Go for it. We all deserve a place and for those who jump in a go for it, you'll find it. Don't worry. :)
(images: simply photo)


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One man's quest to get a $60 game for free
By Dietomaha 25 Comments
Or, why Steam Trading Cards are awesome
As most of you probably know, Steam launched its Trading Card program earlier in July. With it, gamers can play participating games to get virtual trading cards specific to that game. The cards can then be traded with other users or sold on the Steam community market.
So, what is the point of all this? Players are supposed to gather up whatever number of cards in a game (usually 7 or 8, but they can vary wildly) and combine them to make a badge, which gives you Steam profile XP. If a player wants silly rewards like profile backgrounds and emoticons to use in Steam chat, not to mention five extra friend slots per level (which is….weird), that's all well and good.
I'll admit I bought into this pretty hard at first. I was level 23 or 24 by the time the trading cards even officially launched. Every time I gained a level, I sold the rewards. I was out leveling everyone on my friends list easily, since I happened to have the majority of trading card games at that point. Once the summer sale rolled around though, I started to realize there was pretty much no point in what I was doing. Now virtually everyone was catching up to me level wise, so my drive to keep leveling with the cards was quickly waning. So many games were showing up with trading cards, it seemed completely fruitless to keep chasing those levels. What good did they do? You get a dumb background for your profile and an emoticon? Woo.
So I stopped trying to level and focused on selling the cards on the community market. Steam became the game I was playing. I became a filthy idler. I have a 1 month old kid at home right now, so my time to actually play anything is severely cut down right now anyways. Hell, even as I write this, I have a game booted up in the background. My game time consisted of loading up a game, going to watch the baby, and coming back a couple hours later to sell whatever popped up. I decided to see if I could get some free games. And I did. Easily. I managed to sell enough cards to buy $12 worth of games in just a few days. Which, during a Steam sale, is quite a bit. I picked up Fallout: New Vegas ($2.50), 4 copies of McPixel ($4 total), and Risen 2 ($5). To me, it's pretty amazing I was able to do this. I felt like I was cheating the system by getting these games with absolutely no investment (well, other than all the games I had already bought to be able to do this, I suppose).
After that little bit of success, I decided to see just how far I could push it. I bought a few more games I had my eye on, and then I focused on getting as many cards as possible, to see if I could save up enough money to buy a full $60 game. Keep in mind, if you want to sell trading cards like this, they sell anywhere from $.10 to $1.00. Sometimes more or less, but that's generally the range. Usually on the low side of that, more often than not. As a general rule, the more cards a game has, the less each card will be worth. So if a game has, say, 15 cards (I'm looking at you, Brutal Legend), the cards are going to sell for less than dirt. There are other factors too. If it's a game not many other people have, the median price for cards will generally be a bit higher than a typical game. Then there are the Foil cards as well. I honestly can't believe people buy these, but I'm not going to complain. These cards are essentially no different from a normal card, except they are much rarer and sell for quite a bit more. In the month or so I've been doing this, I have only seen 4 foil cards drop. The prices on these have varied a lot. I sold one for about $1.50, but the highest one was about $4.00. These have absolutely no special benefit, other than bragging rights. But then again, I guess that could be said about any trading card game with foils.
I have 58 trading card enabled games out of the 167 currently available. Each game has, on average, about 7 cards. That means I potentially have about 406 cards that I can sell. If each card sold for just 50 cents, I would have a profit of $203. Granted, most cards will sell lower than that. I would say there is potential to make at least $100 though, easily. After figuring this out, my goal of getting a free full-price game started to look much more obtainable.
While I haven't reached my goal yet, I think it will happen soon. I'm currently about $15 shy of $60. With a bit of patience, I will be there soon enough. There are some other things I could probably do to facilitate this goal, but I don't want to go in too deep. I could theoretically go onto the market with my current wallet balance, buy up any cards listed for cheap, and sell them for a bit more. I could trade with my friends for cards that are worth more than what I currently have. But I'm not going to do any of that. I'm sure there are people out there going to these lengths, but that's too much work for me. I'm perfectly content just idling and selling. It's free money, after all. I don't want to get too greedy.