Aug 302012
 
When the Dairy is Questionable

Mengniu finally announced that they are making the jump into full industrial milk production instead of using questionable small scale sources. However they can only reach 100% fully sourced from large scale farms by 2015. That is rather a long wait for better milk. Meanwhile I would not be surprised if food scandals continue in China. Which brings to mind the constant duality you [...]

Jul 092012
 
My Favourite China Kitchen Purchases

I am into kitchen upgrades this summer, some cooking instruments etc are looking rather tired and my well loved spatula just split on me recently. So I will be trolling TaoBao for replacements. However before I do that. Here is a list of my favorite kitchen things I have accumulated over the years and will not be replacing anytime soon [...]

Jul 092012
 
Ayi 3 Day Training Course, July Tuesdays 17, 24, 31

I have worked with several ayis in the past few years and one thing I noticed is the considerable gulf between what employers want in terms of nutritious foods and what ayi eventually prepares for the family. This of course makes it hard for many of my clients to adhere to my prescribed diets. So to make sure the practical [...]

Jun 262012
 
Beijing Salad Options- Beyond the Iceberg

We eat a lot of leaves at home and I mean a LOT. Probably close to a pound per day between the husband and myself. That is not including the other stuff we throw on the leaves to lend some additional healthy phytochemicals. In Beijing, finding a good head of Romaine is hard and using Iceberg lettuce is simply a [...]

May 242012
 
Asian Coleslaw Recipe

Here is the recipe for the coleslaw you had at Pink Day in Central Park on 20th May. I am quite sure the dressing helped convert many a cabbage salad skeptic. I was promoting this because this is probably one of the most health giving salad mix I can think of to pack in all the anti-cancer properties that all [...]

May 162012
 
Pink Day at Central Park- Sunday May 20th

I will be there this Sunday with something healthy on offer plus I will be offering 15minute on-site nutrition consults for donations. Perfect for sussing me out for the first time without paying my full initial consult fee  and do something good for yourself and someone else at the same time! About the Event Bouncy Castle Merry Go Round Basketball [...]