Chinese New Year is red, Pantone colour (of the year) is blue, ‘Going Green’ is cool, and here are 8 ways for you. We may have made that poem up but climate change is real! Be eco-conscious and play your part today.

Along with the effervescent chimes of Christmas jingles, the incessant background noise of New Year resolutions follows close to serve as a nagging reminder that this year’s list will once again be brought forward to the next. But that’s not unusual - we’re all guilty of over-promising and under-delivering.

While flaxseed boasts a long list of benefits, the taste can be quite an acquired one. With a unique nutty flavour, flaxseed oil should be used sparingly in dressings or as a finisher – go too heavy and it will make your dish taste funky.

Like many festivals, feasting is a big part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. We’ve picked out 8 easy-to-follow recipes to fill your reunion dinner table. Some may take a bit more effort to prepare, but it’s all worthwhile when you see the satisfied grins on your family’s faces.

Serves 6 to 8

Serves 6 to 8

Serves 1

Serve 1-2