According to the Lunar calendar, today is the 14th day of the 8th month of the year, preceding Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) which is the 15th day, when the moon shines…
Sweet dumplings day
Traditionally, Chinese New Year lasts for the first two weeks, and its end is marked by the ‘Lanterns Festival’ on the 15th day of the lunar new year. Also known…
New Year goals – debunking ‘wellness’ and ‘superfoods’
Every January, almost in every paper and digital platform you come across, are relentless “New Year You” headlines and advice to help you lose weight. As a society, we have…
Silver fish and year-end-thoughts
Another year is soon to pass. As we set resolutions for the New Year, I’d like to recap a couple of key moments we experienced in 2018. This year is…
Teaching learners in institutions
Due to data protection regulations, people could not be photographed and identified. What does good food mean to you? This is a question I think many times daily. Perhaps it…
Naturalisation for British citizenship
Having lived in the UK for 11 years, I finally made it to become a British citizen yesterday. I came to this country initially as a postgraduate student, first to…