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Spring Celebrations

2020-04-30T10:50:04+01:00

Happy Lunar New Year 2018! Welcome to the Year of the Dog -- denoting a spirit of playfulness, lightness and enthusiasm for taking risks and saying yes to an adventure. With Chinese New Year comes the advent of Spring (one that I'm sure you will agree has been long awaited this year!) It also brings us the opportunity to start the year right. Decluttering the home and a bit of Spring cleaning is a given this time of the year. Getting rid of the old unusable things and replacing them with new things that have purpose and meaning. It's also a great [...]

Spring Celebrations2020-04-30T10:50:04+01:00

Day of wine and roses

2020-04-30T10:50:05+01:00

There's an old Chinese proverb that goes....."The rose has thorns only for those who would gather it."  I suppose the point of the saying is that roses are the kind of flower that should be admired and enjoyed as they bring us beauty and scent to lift our spirits, inspire us to creativity perhaps and douse us with the possibility of romance. In China, this time of year introduces the peach blossom that is a sight to behold. It is said that these blossoms are magical as they induce a spirit of romance in the one who catches hold of them as [...]

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Chinese new year special

2020-04-30T10:50:05+01:00

In celebration of Chinese new year,  Naturally Chinese prepares its auspicious Peking Duck for the occasion, where our chefs get to present to you their culinary skills to the finest level. There's no fussing, just elegant and delicious. The art to eating this beautiful dish is in the sharing and designing your own unique bite.  And a pairing of a fine red wine will elevate this dish to its fullest flavour. The ceremonial aspect of carving the crispy outer layer of the roast is what makes a great presentation when ordering this dish. In olden times, it is said that "these little morcels [...]

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To Health and Abundance

2020-04-30T10:50:05+01:00

Chinese new year comes in later this year, coinciding with the time of the peach blossom where the air begins to clear and a spring of new flowers bloom to commemorate Valentine's Day. How opportune the time as a double celebration will take place this year. As tradition continues with the aim of anticipating a new cycle of living and with the best of intentions to make the most of a brand new year to health and abundance, to me this year is about setting goals to not just be of service, but to really hone in on details --those that [...]

To Health and Abundance2020-04-30T10:50:05+01:00

A Vibrant Lunch

2020-04-30T10:50:05+01:00

Most of January centers around planning. Feeding the mind with positive thoughts for the year ahead and nourishing the body with good food and regular meals. Both these contribute to a healthy start for the year and reinforce our commitment to our goals. As the weather takes a mood of its own, there is less predictability, and so I always feel a little routine helps to keep vibrant and ward off any winter blues away. My most important meal is an early lunch. You might agree that taking 45 minutes to an hour in the early afternoon can do wonders and [...]

A Vibrant Lunch2020-04-30T10:50:05+01:00

Turning winter blues to gold

2020-04-30T10:50:06+01:00

So we made it to 2018! And what next? Some of us have made our new year's resolutions, and some of us have a long list of To Dos that we know may fade in a few weeks. In Chinese tradition of new year celebration, this year we commemorate The Year of the Dog, and the dog is a particularly significant motif, one that denotes an earthiness, sense of grounding with a whimsical playfulness and enthusiasm. And in conjunction with that ethos, the spirit of this sprightly animal, we can glean that 2018 could be the year for us to put [...]

Turning winter blues to gold2020-04-30T10:50:06+01:00

A word of thanks

2020-04-30T10:50:06+01:00

I'm very grateful for the experience of running a restaurant and bringing to fruition what was a straightforward idea of serving good, allergy-free food to the community. It wasn't initially a career choice, but more of a gut instinct, an on-the-spot decision; and what an adventure it has been! As I come to the close of my 2017, I am reassured that I couldn't have done it without the support of your patronage, the skills and wisdom of those who served in the last 5 years at Naturally Chinese. Your kindness and constructive feedback is dearly appreciated, and I welcome you [...]

A word of thanks2020-04-30T10:50:06+01:00

A few of my favourite things

2020-04-30T10:50:06+01:00

The next couple of days are the most exciting, the lead up to Christmas day --the time when all the family will be over, presents will be unwrapped and a sumptuous feast will be lain on a beautifully decorated table. It always begs the question, why do we hustle and bustle to make things perfect for a day that will be here and gone in no time at all? I suppose it is the thrill of possibilities, the feeling of working hard to give our families a memorable experience. No matter how big or small the affair, it should be something [...]

A few of my favourite things2020-04-30T10:50:06+01:00

Hottest dumpling of all

2020-04-30T10:50:06+01:00

While the cold is upon us and we can't get enough of the warmth of good comforting food, our chefs are excitedly plugging away at a new menu revision for the new year. We want to streamline our menu to offer the dishes you love while at the same time, we want to make sure that we are continuously working to better them to perfection. We've noticed that our number one best seller that has stood the test of time is the crystal prawn dumpling: the hottest dumpling of all. The dish is the most versatile and pairs with any other [...]

Hottest dumpling of all2020-04-30T10:50:06+01:00

Cinnamon and spice

2020-04-30T10:50:07+01:00

I've always relished this heart warming drink during the holidays. After a long day of work, and when it's warm and cozy in the comfort of your own home, this recipe is like magic to lift the spirits and put you in the mood for the Christmas. A mild touch of cinnamon and spice to this medium bodied red wine releases an aroma that delights beyond one you can imagine, and the fruit and nuts in each cup are good enough to make your christmas wishes on. I hope you find it as delicious and heart warming as I do every [...]

Cinnamon and spice2020-04-30T10:50:07+01:00
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