Less than 5 kilometres south of Lantau, nestled deep in the territory’s southwestern-most waters, Tai A Chau is arguably as remote as Hong Kong gets. The largest of the Soko Islands group at 1.2 km², it’s uninhabited, totally undeveloped and seldom visited; somewhere to enjoy a real Robinson Crusoe experience. Even getting there involves a bit of an adventure. Ferries don’t make it this far so you’ll need to hop on a kayak, charter a… Read More »TAI A CHAU
Swim, tan, eat, repeat: It’s going to be a long, ferociously hot Summer and the beach is the place to go. Ray Au reports. You don’t have to venture far off the beaten track to discover fantastic Lantau beaches: the big three – Cheung Sha, Pui O and Silvermine Bay – are all easily accessible and we love the way each has its own unique personality. Crescent-shaped Silvermine Bay Beach is a slightly manic social… Read More »GOOD VIBRATIONS
Chewy, gooey meringues and custard-filled pastries provide the perfect accompaniment to summer fruits, and never fail to produce gasps of delight when they appear. MERINGUES WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM Makes 6 4 large egg whites, at room temperature 115g caster sugar 115g icing sugar 600g strawberries 25g icing sugar Heat the oven to 110˚C. Beat the egg whites in a mixing bowl to form stiff peaks. Add the caster sugar, a dessertspoonful at a time,… Read More »Just Desserts
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