cooking tips

Why study cooking in Taipei, Taiwan?

By Jodie Sun, 13/12/2009 - 19:35

“Food is one arena where Taipei — the world’s most underrated capital city, according to Monocle magazine — blows Beijing away. Its food incorporates more influences, spans street food to haute cuisine with greater aplomb and is out and out more delicious”, according to The New York Times.

Recipes & Cookery Tips: How to buy good olive oil

By Jodie Wed, 24/12/2008 - 01:07

Rule 1: Don't just look at the price. With olive oil, you get what you pay for. Cheap olive oil tastes cheap.

Rule 2: Do trust your own instincts and eyes, rather than brand names and advertising. The only reason to look at the label is to ensure you are buying 100% extra virgin olive oil, which has had the least processing and tastes best.

Rule 3: The most attractive color usually indicates the best quality olive oil.

How to preserve fish without freezing

By Jodie Tue, 23/12/2008 - 02:29

Recipes & Cookery Tips: Preserving Fish without Freezing

This is a very simple method of preserving fish for up to a week - without freezing, which damages the fish.

Uncooked fish (for example salmon, cod or sword fish) marinated in salt and olive oil can be kept in the fridge for up to a week.

1. If the fish is whole, cut it into slices no more than 1-1.5 cm thick.