Goodness Gracious Green Canapes
Recipes Archives - Invisible Kitchen on February 15, 2019
New plant-based Canapes
We are taking responsible-dining to a whole new level with the launch of our 100% plant-based Green canapes menu.
Chef Tom has been busy putting the final touches, or should we say garnishes, to our 'Goodness Gracious' Green canapes. Bound to delight the palate of committed flexible diners , those with food allergies or the most ardent meat-eater!
Tempting vegan delicacies include:
-Home-made vegan cheese and pineapple jam tartlette. Created from the healthy and ‘zero-waste’ core of the pineapple. Paired with vegan cheese created in-house from a marriage of ingredien...
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Plenty More Fish in the Sea? (sustainable seafood in Hong Kong)
News | Invisible KitchenNews Recipes Archives - Invisible Kitchen on October 8, 2018
What is sustainable seafood?
Seafood which has been caught in a way which does not damage the surrounding environment & the world would be able to sustain if we carried on doing it in the same way indefinitely.
Normally to answer the question of sustainability we need to look at a few different factors- mainly:
-species of Seafood
-method of fishing
-geographical area
It is hard to make a conclusive assessment about the sustainability of any fish without this information, so in order to know if you’re part of the problem or want to be part of the solution, you need to know where your seafood has come from.
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How to Throw an Awesome Bachelorette Party In Hong Kong
Recipes Archives - Invisible Kitchen on October 26, 2017
Hearing the news that your best friend is getting married should be some of the best news you’ve ever had. Hearing that you have been honored with the responsibility of planning the Bachelorette Party could go one of two ways. Some people relish the idea. If you’re the social organizer in your group you are probably already used to taking the lead in planning fun nights out. But what if you’re just not a natural? Or even if you are, the thought of planning such a special occasion has sent your knees wobbly and your nerves in tatters. Fear not! We have created the ultimate guide for planning the perfect Bachelorette P...
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The Ultimate Guide to Hong Kong Wedding Venues
Recipes Archives - Invisible Kitchen on September 30, 2017
Falling in love will never go out of style, but what about weddings? The tradition of tying the knot isn’t going anywhere either but more couples are choosing to shake up the traditional format of ceremony followed by a hotel banquet and opting for something more unique that reflects their personality, taste and lifestyle. As brides and grooms get more involved in planning their own weddings, we are seeing an unstoppable trend for non-traditional wedding venues. From November to March, the Hong Kong weather allows for a wide variety of outdoor wedding venues. The modern Hong Kong wedding venue is now as likely to be at a...
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Sparkling Wines: Things You Need to Know Before Pop the Cork
Recipes Archives - Invisible Kitchen on August 16, 2017
Sparkling wine adds a sense of occasion to any event, be it a special celebration such as a wedding or birthday, or a garden party or client event. It’s also considered an aperitif, it opens the palette and stimulates the appetite so that your guests become more excited in anticipation of the meal you’re cooking up for them. To create bubbles in the wine, it is fermented not once, but twice. The first fermentation creates the alcohol, and the second makes it effervescent. There are cheaper sparkling wines in which the bubbles are simply added by carbonation (much like soda). However, with the more classic methods...
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The best bachelor party ideas for Hong Kong
Notes from the Chef Archives - Invisible Kitchen on July 7, 2017
Being tasked with arranging a bachelor party in Hong Kong is a great honour, but it can also strike fear into the heart of even the most adventurous and organised best man. There’s a lot to plan; people to invite, entertain and cater for. It’s a big responsibility but fear not, we have seen countless unique stag parties and we can share a few hints and tips to make sure your groom to be has a party to remember and gets to the church on time.
Once you have your guest list together and a date, it’s time for the fun part of the planning to commence!
Choose an unforgettable location
When it comes to venue ch...
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Dragon Boat Festival Hong Kong – Workout Food Tips
Notes from the Chef Archives - Invisible Kitchen on May 18, 2017
The History of the Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong, is known as Duan Wu Jie and it is believed that the festival began when the patriot poet, Qu Yuan committed suicide in 278 BC by drowning himself in the Miluo River on the 5th date of the 5th lunar month. However, a number of traditions that play a part in the festival are believed to have existed before the festival began.
The festival is closely linked to dragons as the two most important aspects of the festival; boat racing and eating zongzi are both related to dragons. There are other beliefs that the festival could have originat...
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Green Monday Hong Kong: the benefits and impacts on environment
Notes from the Chef Archives - Invisible Kitchen on April 20, 2017
We are all well aware just how much the amount of greenhouse gases we produce affects our environment. We have seen temperatures change, glaciers melt and animals move to different parts of the world in order to keep their environment consistent with what it has been over the millions of years. Therefore, Green Monday Hong Kong is all about raising awareness and identifying just how much damage we are doing while also highlighting how we can make a difference.
What is Green Monday?
The aim of Green Monday is to deal with climate change as well as the insecurities that surround global food production. This i...
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Enjoy your first picnic of the year – celebrate the warmer weather with a memorable day out on the harbourfront with your friends and family!
News | Invisible KitchenNews on March 10, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias="gifthampers"][vc_column_text]1. Round up your friends and family! On Sunday March 26th, Invisible Kitchen invites you to bring your favourite people to join us for our first ‘pop-up picnic’ at Tamar Park in Admiralty, Hong Kong. (Picnic hampers can be collected from 11.30am -2pm)
2. Choose from our signature picnic hamper sets below and place your order through our 'Gift Hampers' page or direct with our Events team:
Classic Picnic Hamper (for 2 people): French Croque Monsieur sandwiches, scotch egg with British black pudding and Eton Mess star in our most popular Picnic Ha...
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The Ultimate Guide to Pairing Whiskey with Food
Notes from the Chef Archives - Invisible Kitchen on March 6, 2017
Whisky has grown in popularity in recent years. Whiskey comes in a number of varieties but what is it that draws people to it? Is it the kick as it goes down? The smokiness? The sweetness? Everyone has different tastes and desires but should you always drink whiskey on its own? Finding the right food pairing with whiskey will add another dimension to an already refined drink.
Whiskey and Cheese
Whiskey is a lot more versatile than many realise, especially when it comes to cheese: it is a match made in heaven. Whiskey comes with many different notes and flavours which is where the right cheese can work like an absol...
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