Hong Kong

The minute we read this piece by Jason Sigmon about the myths that surround recycling in our hometown, we knew we had to share it with our readers! Jason is the founder of Ecoport, an innovative startup dedicated to connected people and…
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There’s more to Hong Kong than concrete buildings and neon signs. Sure, if you’re in the centre of all those magnificent skyscrapers, then it's easy to forget about the city's greenery. But venture out of the urbanised areas and in less…
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We are delighted to share this fantastic guide from our friends at Foodie, Hong Kong's authority on all things delicious. Enjoy! Coffee. It is not an easy task, any longer, to brag that you have finally found a good coffee joint in this…
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Humans have been working for thousands of years to enhance our natural surroundings and engineer the world around us, especially when it comes to agriculture and food production. In more recent years, a few wise folks have realized that…
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We are so lucky in Hong Kong to enjoy a plethora of what to most people are the world's most exotic and delicious tropical fruits. Below,  we delve into the details of the five most common ones you will find at the wet market. Lychee - Lai…
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The sheer variety of dried products sold in Hong Kong wet markets is staggering. Not only do each and every one of them have special health benefits, they are really handy because they last forever (well, almost!), so no waste! Below…
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The Chinese have been making and consuming tofu in all its various forms for more than a thousand years! Tofu, also known as beancurd, is made from soya beans. High in protein, low in fat, and most of all, relatively cheap when…
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Star Anise - Baat Gok This star-shaped herb has a sweet and refreshing taste, and a strong liquorice aroma. Though not as common in the daily family diet, Cantonese people love cooking meat dishes with it- it works very well…
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Missing the dozens of varieties of potatoes you used for your spud-tastic recipes back home? Why not give these Asian starch stars below a try? They make great and nutritious substitutes for the ol' spud and with our guide, using them at…
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In Cantonese cuisine, melons, gourds and cucumbers are all considered to be "melon fruits, " where we consider them to all be members of the gourd family. They can be intimidating to foreigners with their strange textures and shapes…
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We are extremely excited to launch our new seven part series all about the local Hong Kong Wet Markets. There is nothing more green than connecting with your local community and enjoying the local produce but sometimes, the language…
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Want to eat more vegetarian food but out of inspiration? Heard about kefir but have no idea how to make it? Dying to stock your fridge with homemade raw chocolate? Wish you knew how to make your own yoghurt? Desperate to bake some gluten…
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How was Ark Eden started? I had fought on the front-line for many causes, for many years. The crunch came in 2005 with the Lantau Concept (read Concrete) Plan. A group of us decided it was time to concentrate on creating vision for…
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Green Queen is thrilled to have the Hong Kong organic produce pioneer company Homegrown Foods as our sponsor for Made in HK:Local Artisans Pop Up Market. We couldn't be happier to collaborate with this incredible company who have made it…
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Two weeks ago today, my dream came true. I attended an artisanal food market in Hong Kong where I filled my (reusable) shopping bags with an array of homemade, locally produced, artisan goodies. I woke up the next morning and realized I…
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It's almost properly summer in Asia's world city. For those of us not jetting across the globe for delicious holidays in the country, there is plenty to keep you busy in Hong Kong. Grassroots Pantry has just released their new menu and…
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Happy New Year to all Green Hong Kongers! May your 2013 be filled with joy, good health and as a green as possible! Just a quick update on some fantastic new additions to the locavore, raw and organic Hong Kong foodie scene. If…
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Hong Kong haze getting you down? Sick of breathing recycled air? Looking for some beautiful panoramas? Want to get chased by monkeys and watch cattle grazing? If so, plan a visit to Shing Mun Reservoir and Country Park. Just a short ride…
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