2. Luisa De Roo is the head of a Woodstock, Illinois,
interior architecture and renovation firm and has
completed corporate projects throughout the
United States, South Africa, and England. Luisa
De Roo travels frequently and enjoys learning
about gourmet cooking in the places she visits,
such as China and Hong Kong.
Known for its rich and varied culinary culture,
Hong Kong features unique dishes such as snake
soup.
3. The dish typically features shredded snake meat,
which is served in a hearty broth containing a
seafood base, mushrooms, and lemon leaves.
The soup is believed to help prevent illnesses
and colds. Baked goods are also an integral part
of Hong Kong food culture, with meat and
custard tart-filled creations featuring either a
puff pastry or a heavier short crust. Another
much loved Hong dish is the hot pot. Diners dip
fish balls, vegetables, and raw meats into a clear
broth. Hot pots are most popular during the
winter months, when warm, healthy food is a
must.
