Articles written by Camilla Cheung

How to prepare for the biggest Chinese holiday of the year? Read on for some tips on what to do before Chinese New Year arrives.

Feb 1, 2011 - Camilla Cheung

It's not as easy as it seems to boil perfect potatoes for potato salad. Learn how to cook spuds thoroughly, without mushy exteriors and undercooked center.

Nov 8, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

For the holidays this year, consider gifts that keep on giving. Fair-trade gifts benefit producers, while eco and animal-friendly gifts protect the planet.

Nov 3, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Christmas or holiday decorations made of natural materials are one of the best ways to bring some of the outdoors into your home during the holidays.

Oct 27, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Learn more about downtown Toronto tourist attractions and the top places to visit in Toronto.

Oct 25, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Looking for something unique to give just-married friends? Read on for Christmas gift ideas for newly married couples.

Oct 21, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Toronto Canada is one of the best places to find authentic Chinese cuisine outside of China. Learn about the best Toronto Chinese restaurants.

Oct 15, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

A new Facebook application, City of Wonder, is a city-building game in the tradition of Sim City and Civilization with a social networking twist.

Oct 13, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

A consistently noisy workplace isn't just irritating - the stress may be putting you at risk for a heart attack as well.

Oct 12, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

This spicy savory beef stir fry is delicious on top of steamed rice or noodles where the peppery sauce can coat everything with spicy goodness.

Oct 12, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Before going out to get a new parakeet, potential bird owners should consider the characteristics of the best parakeet cage for their new pet.

Oct 11, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Learn about what foods are toxic to your pet parakeet or budgie, and what not to feed pet birds.

Oct 7, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

When you bring home your new parakeet or budgie, it will need time and care to allow it to adapt to its new environment.

Oct 5, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Lovebirds and parakeets (also known as budgerigars or budgies) are both highly intelligent and amusing pets, and it can be difficult to choose between them.

Oct 5, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Want to level up quickly in the popular Facebook game, Restaurant City? A few techniques help you to level up recipes and gain Restaurant City coins.

Oct 4, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

The Central Coast of California is always a popular destination, and San Luis Obispo hotels are always in demand.

Oct 1, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

The gem of the Central Coast, San Luis Obispo CA, is more than just a college town. Farmers markets, apple farms and beautiful beaches abound in SLO travel.

Oct 1, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

San Luis Obispo, CA and the nearby towns of Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay are some of the best places on the Central Coast to visit farmers' markets.

Sep 29, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Travelers looking for warm getaways during the winter would do well to look to South East Asia travel for holidays in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Sep 27, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

There are many reasons parents may not want their kids to go trick-or-treating this Halloween, and just as many alternative Halloween activities.

Sep 24, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Learn the techniques for mastering recipes, earning money, and leveling up restaurants in the popular Facebook game, Restaurant City.

Sep 23, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

A couple's wedding photos endure long after the special day is over, preserving memories for generations to come.

Aug 16, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

A rice cooker (also known as a rice steamer) is an indispensable appliance even in a household where rice is only sometimes eaten.

Aug 15, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Your wedding day does not have to break the bank with a few ideas for weddings on a budget.

Aug 15, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

For travelers interested in discovering great dining in Japan, here is a handy guide to restaurants in Japan.

Aug 13, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

A few well-placed updates in interior décor will make your home feel instantly more put together. Read more about some frugal home decorating ideas.

Nov 17, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Home cooks trying to find alternatives to Teflon-coated nonstick cookware should consider cast-iron cookware as a durable, long-lasting, and high-performance choice.

Nov 10, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Should the home cook buy a stainless steel fry pan or a nonstick pan? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Nov 10, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

During North American winters, many vacationers travel to warmer climes to escape from the cold weather. Read about the best winter getaways in the Asia-Pacific.

Nov 7, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Looking for a useful gift for a college student this holiday season? Read more for some useful, some fun, and some meaningful gift ideas.

Nov 7, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Christmas gifts don't have to break the bank. Here are some useful but budget-friendly Christmas gifts for the relative or friend who loves to cook.

Nov 7, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Stir-frying meat and vegetable dishes, as well as sweet and sour dishes, can be easier than it seems. Learn the basics of stir-frying and apply them to multiple recipes.

Oct 19, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Making delicious Chinese stir-fries is simpler than it seems. Learn the basics of stir-frying that can be used for many recipes.

Oct 19, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

After over 60 years publishing a highly-respected food magazine, Gourmet Magazine will cease publication in the wake of the global economic downturn.

Oct 8, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Next to Chinese New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival, or the Chinese Moon Festival, is the most important holiday on the Chinese lunar calendar.

Oct 2, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

A rice cooker can not only cook the perfect bowl of steamed white rice, but it can also cook up a multitude of other rice-based dishes with minimal effort.

Sep 28, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Cooking Chinese food can be challenging for a beginner, but a well-stocked pantry can help with creating authentic Chinese flavours.

Sep 17, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

A rice cooker can do a lot more than cook rice. For quick and easy meals, nothing beats the speed and ease of these appliances.

Sep 14, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

As jobs in the Western world become increasingly scarce, and cutbacks and layoffs increase, consider weathering the economic crisis by teaching abroad.

Jul 21, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Hong Kong is more than just the skyscrapers and the nightlife. Find out what locals do for fun in this international city.

Jul 17, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Delicious hot chili peppers are widely used in cuisines around the world. Find out what makes the chili pepper spicy.

Jul 14, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Studying English at university is a whole other ball game from high school English class. Here are study strategies for students beginning an English degree.

Jul 13, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

For the hungry traveler, Shanghai restaurants offer everything from local snacks to world-class Western dining. Find out the best places to eat in Shanghai.

Jul 10, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

For beautifully restored Chinese pagodas and temples, breathtaking lake views, and well-tended gardens, there is no better place to travel to than Hangzhou.

Jul 9, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

For expatriates studying or working in China, learning the Chinese language can be a frustrating challenge. Here are some resources to help in studying Mandarin Chinese.

Jul 6, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

The yumberry, or "myrica rubra", is a round red or purple berry native to China, and is now being touted in the Western world as the newest "Superfood".

Jul 5, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

Fresh ricotta and cream cheese are surprisingly easy to make at home and with the current economy, can save you money. Find out how.

Jul 4, 2009 - Camilla Cheung

There is a wide variety of teaching jobs available in China. Teachers who wish to teach abroad must sift through their options and decide which institution is best.

Jul 3, 2009 - Camilla Cheung