Asian diabetics, Ken Hom fans and advocates of juices, teas and tonics have all they can possibly swallow on the shelves of new mega bookstore, Page One Twins, which opened in Causeway Bay earlier this month.
This leg-up for the book-browsing culture offers a window to the usual high-impact list of food world heroes - Escoffier, Larousse and Madhur Jaffrey.
At the same time, it does not ignore less lofty efforts, with titles such as Michael Chiarelle's Flavoured Vinegars, a quirky look at a new trend. Call 2506-0382/3 for information.
Lots like it really hot With names like Mean Devil Woman Cajun Pepper Sauce, Heinie-Hurtin' Hot Sauce and Screaming Sphincter Habanero Salsa, fiery foods continue to burn bright on the American food scene.
A recent hot stuff trade exhibition, the National Fiery Foods Show, in the United States showcased some of the world's spiciest condiments, which have contributed to this year's estimated annual condiment sales of about HK$5.1 billion.
Hong Kong gets its own hot spot when the territory's first Cajun restaurant, Lori Granito's The Bajou, opens at the end of March.
Gene-altered food debate Genetically-altered foods pose no significant health risk, according to a recent Austrian report. The findings are being contested by international green groups, which are fighting for proper food labelling to warn consumers of even the smallest amount of genetically-altered ingredients in their food.