Hong Kong Urban Home Gardening Guide By Chef Moises Mehl Part 2
We were thrilled by the response to last week's post- seems many of us are harboring secret planting intentions. Chef Moy continues the series with tips on watering, pest control and harvesting. Enjoy!
Watering Woes
Watering your…
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Green Queen Giving: The Nature Conservancy Hong Kong – Earth’s Activists
How was The Nature Conservancy started?
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) was founded in 1951 the United States. TNC initially started working on land conservation and has since expanded to tackle other environmental issues around the world,…
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Green Queen Recipes: Gluten Free Tagliatelle With Wild Prawns & Chunky Baby Tomato Sauces
We love pasta, you love pasta, they love pasta- everybody loves pasta...That’s how excited we get when we have pasta here at Green Queen. We don’t have it often but when we do, we like to keep the recipe simple a la Italiano and the…
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Everything You Need To Know About Urban Home Gardening In Hong Kong By Chef Moises Mehl
Looking to start a home garden but not sure how to go about it? We know there are many budding gardeners amongst our Green Queen readers who have not yet flexed their green thumbs. Perhaps you are put off by Hong Kong's dirty air or…
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The Ultimate Green Queen Guide to Macau – Your Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free & Vegetarian Resource
Love going over to Macau for a quick getaway but wish you could start your day with a superfood smoothie? Green Queen has got you covered. Everything you need to know about living life the healthy way on our favorite neighbouring Portuguese…
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3 Superfoods Your Kids Should Be Eating Regularly & Why PLUS How To Use Them
While the term superfood is bandied about pretty liberally these days, we remain devoted adherents to the David Wolfe definition of a superfood, from his bestselling 2009 book Superfoods, which is: "foods that have a dozen or more…
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DIY Healthy Paleo Gummies & Treats By Green Queen Mom Jordi Sheard
We are bursting with excitement for this post! We discovered local mum and teacher Jordi Sheard's kefir gummies on Facebook and we knew we had to ask her to share her skills with our Green Queen readers. All kids love candy but the stuff in…
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Channel Your Inner Gourmet Diva: Hong Kong’s Best Online European Artisanal Food Shops
Hong Kong seems to have it all these days when it comes to food. We are truly spoilt for choice with gorgeous products from every corner of the world. The city boasts an especially impressive array of artisanal foods from gastronomically…
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Upcycled African Textiles – Global Eco Chic Finalist Noella Tapasu Koy Is The Future Of Fashion
Mark our words, Noella Tapasu Koy is going to change the face of sustainable fashion. We were left in awe of her incredible talent whilst attending the Eco Chic Awards 2014/15 earlier this year. Her finalist collection blew us away and we…
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7 Day Yoga Hack: Your Guide To Yoga in Hong Kong Every Day On A Budget
Yoga should not be an expensive pursuit. Anyone looking for a practice should have options. We are thrilled to have guest author and devoted yogi Michael Bantigue of Yogaia Asia shows you where to find a yoga practice in Hong Kong every day…
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Our Favourite Healthy Recipe Blogs – Paleo, Vegan, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
At Green Queen, we are all about home cooking and creating recipes. Not a day goes by when we are not experimenting with new dishes in the kitchen. But some days, inspiration is harder to find than others. And on those days, we turn…
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An Interview With Louise Kane Buckley, Author of ‘Culture Your Life, Kefir and Kombucha for Every Day Nourishment’
Louise Kane Buckley is a well known naturopath and nutritional therapist in Hong Kong as well as the founder of popular online wellness blog Loula Natural. Over the past few years, Louise has become Hong Kong's numero uno expert on all…
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Top 5 Hong Kong Recycling Myths By The Founder of Recycling Platform EcoPort
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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Skip The Meat! Hong Kong’s Best Vegetarian Friendly Eateries (Not In Central)
Looking for a meatless meal away from the hustle and bustle of Central that is worth the drive taste-wise? Hong Kong now boasts a plethora of delicious dining options for even the most discerning veggie food-lover. So skip the beef and…
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Green Queen Giving: The Innovation Fashion Show or Students Changing The World
Remember being 16 years old? All moping moodiness and contempt for the sad state of the world? Remember doing something about it? We could not be more inspired by the amazing passion, commitment, professionalism and social consciousness…
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Green Queen Guides: 5 Kid-Friendly Hong Kong Hikes
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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5 Reasons Why Eating Seasonally Is Better For You (And The Planet)
Living in the modern world means that you can have whatever you want, whenever you want it. This is very different from the way our human ancestors lived- they relied only on the fruits and vegetables that were available according to the…
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World Renowned Animal Activist & Model/Actor Richie Kul Myth Busts The Carnivore Illusion: Dispelling Arguments Against Ditching Meat
By Richie Kul
As an outspoken supporter of animal welfare organizations and a believer in the sanctity of life, I regularly get quizzed on my stance on various animal-related issues, from the virtues and extremes of a…
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The Complete Guide to Hong Kong’s Artisanal Coffee Shops
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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Hong Kong Born Pantry: A Roundup Of The City’s Most Delicious Food Artisans
The Hong Kong food scene continues to heat up with a growing selection of delicious locally produced products. These artisanal, handmade gems are all made with love right here in Hong Kong. Their freshness means their carbon footprint is…
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Green Queen NGO Spotlight: 24 Hour Race’s Mission To Stop Human Trafficking
How was 24 Hour Race started?
In 2009, 15 year old Christopher Schrader began walking 600 kilometres across the base of England in memory of a recent friend. The journey changed his life and highlighted the synergy between philanthropy…
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