Hope Ngo
School
Ateneo De Manila University
The University Of Hong Kong
Expertise
White Alba Truffles, U.S. Food Trends And Economics, Asian Culinary History
- Hope has written and edited two cookbooks published by a Hong Kong-based regional gourmet chain.
- She was part of the launch team for different TV brands, and for several regional primetime television news shows.
- Hope assisted in the organization of its first-ever Charity White Truffle Auction, which raised tens of thousands of Euros for a Hong Kong-based children's charity.
Experience
Hope was a news segment and show producer for NBC Asia, CNN, and Bloomberg TV; she also spent some years as a contributor for BBC features with a focus on the environment. Whenever she needed to recover from news burnout, Hope was lucky enough to find work in the food and beverage space, first as a food editor, and then in the marketing communications department of The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong where she spent most of her time in the hotel's kitchen picking up tips and tricks from the hotel's executive and pastry chefs. The highlight of her hotel PR career involved assisting in the organization of its first-ever Charity White Truffle Auction, which raised tens of thousands of Euros for a local children's charity.
Education
Hope has a degree in interdisciplinary studies from the Ateneo de Manila University, where she studied under Filipino culinary giant Doreen Fernandez who was one of her writing professors. She also has a Master of Sociology (with Distinction) from The University of Hong Kong, with a focus on Media, Culture, and Creative Cities.
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Stories By Hope Ngo
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If your recipe calls for two cups of flour, as Gordon Ramsay's does, you'll want to make sure you have a bit more, and here's why this trick is a good idea.
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There are few things better than a steaming pot of mussels. There are also few things worse than eating a bad mussel. Here's some advice on how to spot them.
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Daydreaming of an afternoon lazing about a coffee shop may invoke visions of Seattle or Paris, but coffee shop culture is just as strong in Tokyo too.
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It may be a force of habit, but immediately washing all of your produce before finding a spot for it in the fridge isn't always the best idea.
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Starbucks as a coffee chain is recognized all over the world, but sometimes their physical locations look much less uniform than we might expect.
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It's hard to image anyone finding fault with the iconic seasonal favorite, but in its first iteration there were quite a few wrinkles to iron out.
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Pickle juice is a well-seasoned ingredient that contains a trifecta of flavors that adds extra depth and dimension to the taste of your potato salad.
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If you're looking for a new way to spice up your morning coffee, try adding a touch of hot sauce. Similar to chili hot chocolate with its rich, spicy flavors.
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David Chang bypasses his stovetop to make dashi. Instead, as he revealed on Instagram, he does this after combining his katsuobushi, anchovies, and kombu.
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If you're looking to prepare a meal that showcases the latest food fads, one celebrity chef who isn't likely to give you any inspiration is Ina Garten.
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See the fascinating rise and fall of Ina Garten's branded gourmet ready-made meals, and why the world of prepared foods is definitely no picnic.
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The name itself offers an essential hint to the mystery of why an American sushi eater ordering food abroad in the island nation will come up empty handed.
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Getting good at making your own coffee from home can be a game changer, but for best results it's important to keep up on the cleanliness of your machine.
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Gunkan-maki, also known as the battleship wrap, is a style of sushi created with a very specific purpose - for keeping all those delicious toppings contained.
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We all have different ways of getting around a grocery store. But regardless of how you fill your cart, leave your meat and dairy selections to the very end.
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Lamanog is a liquor distilled in the Philippines that is often called "Coconut wine" or "Coconut vodka." Here's how it's made and how you can drink it.
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Made from the tangy and sour (some say, inedible) ume fruit, this Japanese plum wine is a staple in the alcoholic beverage scene of the island nation.
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Of course, the Barefoot Contessa has a jar of homemade vanilla extract on her pantry shelf at all times, but she also relies on one specific store-bought brand.
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Instant ramen noodles have long been a staple of kitchens around the world, but more recently, air-dried noodles are gaining in popularity.
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Bass has a tendency to taste mild and less than interesting than other fish options, but celebrity chef David Chang knows just how to spice it up!
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You've likely seen a red blend at the store, but did you know some of the classic wine regions are best known for signature blends of red grapes?
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When knives are crafted with steel, they are normally either forged or stamped. This is the durability difference between the two.
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In the quest to create the chocolate treat of our dreams, we may be making mistakes that leave us with brownie batter that isn't fit to be baked.
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Even though fresh cherries are readily available in the summer time, are frozen cherries actually still a better choice? Yes, and we'll tell you why.
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Just because we tend to use certain noodles a specific way, doesn't mean we can't use Western-style pasta sauces with Asian noodles and vice versa.
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Starbucks fans can actually snag the large, consumer-sized syrup bottles found in the chain's coffee shops, but some flavors may not be readily available.
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When Americans think of Starbucks food, we usually think of hot sandwiches, wraps, and bakery items. But in some places, customers can get foods like lasagna.