Introduction

Moved to HK for work and everything was new. Food was the

At the tender age of 19 I made the move to Hong Kong (why) and this was where my love for food catapulted. From the Canadian prairies to a bustling multicultural metropolis, I was introduced to so much. I had never even tasted a mango (my kid’s still don’t believe this or … until I moved to Asia. Everything was new. New smells, new cuisines, new streets

• Your favourite new foods - your favourite restaurants.

Food became memorable in everyday life

Whether it was weekends spent gossiping with my girlfriends over Yum Cha, taking island ferry trips with packet noodles, luncheon meat and a fried egg on top or a dinner at one of the finest restaurants. Hong Kong eateries took me on a journey that expanded my tastebuds and my desire to cook and see people from all over the world gather around the table.

This is the city where I fell head over heels in love with food and head over heels IN LOVE.

I met my husband Philip here; and he is the OG foodie. Food has been part of our love story. Our weekly date nights were often food-centric and that might be through trying a new restaurant or taking a cooking class. Philip and I love to cook together and entertain - the kitchen has helped us work out a lot of our problems and whatever life throws our way, the kitchen seems to be one of the places where we are able to connect and wrestle through it all.