Perry Garfinkel: Puck Goes Back to His (Ginger) Roots

"The title of celebrity chef is sort of bogus. Do we have celebrity shoemakers, celebrity butchers? The good news about showcasing chefs and the TV shows is they've attracted a lot more smart kids to the profession than 30 years ago."

Matt Preston marinates pork steaks

Recipe by Matt Preston; Stylist - Jane Hann; Food preparation - Sarah Hobbs.

A simple plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — It is said that we often complicate the simplest of things. I, myself, am guilty on all counts when it comes to making a home-cooked meal, especially for my loved ones.   A "simple" breakfast at home often includes toast with a side of grilled bananas and roasted almond flakes or scrambled eggs with a tomato and herb salad; ...

A Bistro in the Barrio

The delicious news about this cozy bistro in the barrio has spread by word of mouth—of course, from contented foodies themselves which include myself, my family and relatives, and my friends. Bistro, to make it crystal clear, is defined as a small restaurant serving, yes, moderately priced, simple meals in a modest setting. Exactly what a majority of Davao’s foodies want in what seems like it’s ...

Going green

Stir-fried lettuce may not seem like much, but the Cantonese term for lettuce, “sang choi,” sounds like the Chinese words for “growing fortune.” Expect to see this humble dish on many tables in the Year of the Dragon, which started last week.

How to cook perfect egg fried rice

What do you like to put in your fried rice, or will you be celebrating Chinese new year with something a little more sophisticated? • Live chat: Ken Hom will be live online at 12pm GMT to answer your questions on Chinese cookery There's something suspicious about egg fried rice. Like garlic naan, or sausage pasta bake, it seems too perfectly tailored to British tastes to have ever seen the light ...