Tainted beef spreads in Japan

2011-07-31 08:23:46

Japanese agricultural officials say meat from more than 500 cattle that was likely contaminated with radioactive cesium has made its way to supermarkets and restaurants across the country.

Top tastes

2011-07-31 08:30:40

International media is fond of compiling endless lists of the best and worst.

Steam cuisine

2011-07-31 08:30:40

Biao Li Ru Yi Chinese restaurant steams most of its dishes, and that was what attracted me to it in the first place.

To curb invasives, eat them

2011-07-31 08:28:59

With its dark red and black stripes, spotted fins and long venomous black spikes, the lionfish seems better suited for horror films than consumption.

Peer pressure

2011-08-01 08:14:56

Like most intravenous drug users (IDUs) in Sichuan province's Emei city, Tong Xiaolin had no idea what heroin was when she started using it in 1992.

Grand plans

2011-07-29 11:47:15

Entrepreneur hopes to open the first of many ski slopes this winter at a one billion euro resort.

Minding matters

2011-07-29 11:36:14

One young British expat saw a business opportunity and seized the day.

A touch of glass

2011-07-29 11:32:37

French-trained winemaker Emma Gao is producing vintages in remote Ningxia autonomous region that are drawing rave reviews from wine critics.

The man next door

2011-07-29 08:01:34

Comedian Chen Peisi, whose drama Ridiculous Dinner is his first attempt to adapt a French comedy for local audiences, says he is still learning about theater.