Lisa Cam
Correspondent, Culture
Lisa Cam is an award-winning journalist, culinary historian and one of SCMP's food experts. She is the host, producer and co-creator of its Eat Drink Asia video series. Her specialities include the evolution of Asian cuisine, global dining trends and Chinese culture.
Lisa Cam is an award-winning journalist, culinary historian and one of SCMP's food experts. She is the host, producer and co-creator of its Eat Drink Asia video series. Her specialities include the evolution of Asian cuisine, global dining trends and Chinese culture.
Areas of Expertise:
Food & drink, Asia travel, Chinese cultureLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
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Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in work, finances, romance and health.
From Thailand to Turkey, labels like Etro and Karl Lagerfeld are wooing wealthy buyers looking to do more than just wear their brands.
Extreme heat and storms can severely affect dogs, both physically and emotionally. Here are some expert tips on caring for yours.
Rich in nuts and seeds, five-kernel mooncakes are making a comeback as a protein-packed alternative to have during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
There’s a whole host of new eating and drinking experiences to enjoy in September. Here’s our comprehensive list of recommendations.
Backed by science, local tradition and one unproven rumour, food experts explain why Coke in a glass bottle beats plastic ones and cans.
Over 1,000 years old, Dongba script is associated with the Naxi ethnic minority and is a common sight in Yunnan province’s Lijiang city.
The now 64-year-old Hong Kong-born singer and actor remains one of the industry’s most enduring and unpredictable figures.
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