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Review: Pano serves up an artistic twist on nostalgic Hong Kong flavours, with a view to match

Pano, the latest opening at West Kowloon Cultural District is former Peninsula Hong Kong chef Ken Lau's ode to classic Cantonese recipes refashioned with fine French flair. West Kowloon Cultural District has been a popular viewpoint for capturing the Hong Kong skyline since its days of hosting Clockenflap. But with its recent development as a dining and arts hub, especially with the openings of M+ Pavilion, Freespace and the dog-friendly Art Park, the waterfront promenade is now dotted with an abundance of new and noteworthy eateries to perk yourself up for. Besides art-themed Chinese eateries, casual cafes and a café-turned-gin bar, the latest to join the roster is none other than fine dining venture Pano. Opening in late April 2020,...

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The Moment When Peonies Bloom

It’s a beautiful thing when peonies bloom. The following ode to peonies was first published in Yankee Magazine in 1991. “The Moment of Peonies” | Yankee Magazine, 1991 Pixabay It is the month of peonies – the week, the day, and the hour of peonies. In late March their red asparagus-like shoots begin to push towards the intensely blue spring sky with its scudding clouds. Through April and May the stalks gained height and turned green; buds formed and swelled tantalizingly. Ants crawled over the veined globes with gathering excitement, and now, at last, comes the hot day after warm rain when the flowers open. And we are blessed, we are undone by them. Five years ago we made a...

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Lamb T-Bone, Asparagus, Pea Puree, Tomato, Goat’s Cheese and Mint Vinaigrette

For a man who lives in the heart of the countryside, I don’t cook with lamb anywhere near as often as I’d like. Beef seems to come my way all the time, but time and time again I seem to overlook one of England’s very best proteins. I think price might be an issue. I can’t say for certain that lamb is more expensive than beef, but somehow lamb has always seemed to me to be a meat far more hinged on the great cuts than beef can be. Maybe I just understand beef a little better! All the same, lamb is such a beautiful thing and it’s a really wonderful thing to eat in the spring. And given we’ve...

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Easy Vegan Parmesan Baked Asparagus Fries - link to recipe in comments!

Easy Vegan Parmesan Baked Asparagus Fries – link to recipe in comments! Touch here for the full post on the Your Dinner 4 Tonight tumblr **Disclaimer – This article often contains affiliate links. All products are ones I love. If you choose to buy one of these products through the link provided, I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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20 Delicious Farmers Market Salads

Enjoy the freshness of farmer’s market produce with these 20 delicious salad recipes that combine taste, texture, and flavor from the freshest ingredients that you can procure. Lettuce greens, vegetables, fruits, cheese, and nuts combine to make unique salads that are perfect for summer and beyond. These salads are perfect for pairing with almost any meal as a side dish. Some are hearty enough to serve as an entree. From kale and spinach to broccoli and squash, and from tomatoes and peaches to berries and cheeses, you’ll find an eclectic array of ways to assemble a salad to celebrate delicious seasonal food. In case you missed this post How To Make 8 Vegetable Salads You Will Love Kitchen Tools Needed:...

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