• Cook food thoroughly before consumption. Shellfish should be cooked in boiling water for not less than five minutes.
• Use two sets of chopsticks and eating utensils to handle raw and cooked food separately, with an additional pair for chicken and poultry to avoid cross contamination.
• Add food to boiling water only, especially after topping up with unboiled water or extra broth.

The search begins... for HK's best PA, where loyalty, thoughtfulness, initiation and enthusiam trump teased hair and skimpy swimwear.
CHOYCE Group (a secretarial recruitment agency) is looking for Miss CHOYCE HK 2011, so bosses and managers, submit your nominations (along with a written report and/or two to four minute video clip demonstrating the abovementioned attributes) ASAP. The competition is open to anyone that holds the title of either Personal/Executive Assistant or Administrator.

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Set to the sounds of a live jazz trio, The Bostonian is fast becoming a place to add onto your list of Sunday Brunch hot spots. Start off with the appetizer buffet (with items like chocolate waffles, mini scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, shucked oysters, lobster and sushi on offer), and continue on with a choice of six mains (I particularly like the sound of the scrambled eggs with jumbo scallops and caviar), including the traditional Sunday Roast.
HKD 408 per person, and HKD 618 with unlimited champagne. Brunch is served every Sunday from 11am - 3pm.
 

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When you’re on holiday, it’s all too easy to flop down by the hotel swimming pool with a club sandwich in one hand and a silly cocktail in the other. But travel is all about expanding your horizons, not your waistline—so pack a guidebook and hit these culture-rich destinations on your next break.
Balinese Scene
 
If you’re not already an artist, you’ll soon find the inspiration you need to become one in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. By Beverly Cheng

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I’m from Hawaii—I grew up there my whole life. My mom is Japanese and my dad is Austrian-Irish-French.

Growing up, Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke were my idols. I wanted to marry Dick Van Dyke.

My brother was doing a lot of acting when we were growing up, but I was too thin and gawky so nothing happened… then when I turned 14 and got my braces off, I started modeling.

I actually took on modeling more for the traveling—the modeling was a benefit.

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Though we're not quite sure why you would fly to Guam to begin with, MileagePlus and OnePass members can earn double miles on United's nonstop flight to Guam from now through September 30. Register prior to travel to enjoy the promotion.
Did you know Guam doesn't require a visa for HKSAR passport holders?

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'BBQ in the Sky' (a.k.a. the 41st floor) at Harbour Grand's signature restaurant Le 188° Restaurant & Lounge. Open on weekends and public holidays starting September, you can nibble on some of their BBQ items (like the tiger prawns, salmon miso and vegetable skewers) whilst enjoying a 188° view of the harbor. Their BBQ lunch buffet is also available for HKD 388 for adults and HKD 268 for kids.

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Indonesia's national flag carrier is offering special discounts for round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Jakarta between Aug 1 and Nov 30. 
The discounted flight departs Hong Kong at 4:55PM and arrives in Jakarta at 8:55PM, and must be booked 14 days in advance. Exclusive of taxes and surcharges, it'll cost you HKD 2,620 and is open for booking until Oct 31.

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Learn to cook with renowned celebrity Chef Nobu Matsuhisa himself on Sep 24, as he returns to Hong Kong to teach you his tricks in an exclusive NOBU cooking class.

Space is limited to 10 people, so reserve ahead of time if you want to learn to make some of Nobu's signature dishes, like the new style sashimi, sushi rolls and hand rolls from the master himself.

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Make your own personalized mooncakes this Mid-Autumn festival (under the expert guidance of the Executive Chef and Dim Sum Chef at Yan Toh Heen of course). Inscriptions can include up to two Chinese characters of your choice on a pre-ordered mould.
The day will look something like this:
11:00AM - Fuel up with a late dim sum breakfast and freshly brewed Chinese tea. Chef Lau will use this time to introduce the ingredients that you'll be using for your very own custard cream moon cake.

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