Chicken is a food ingredient commonly used in both home-cooked meals and banquets for family and friends. Different parts of chicken vary in mouthfeel and nutritional value. Chicken is rich in protein and unsaturated fatty acids, but it is important to note that chicken skin is high in fat, and skinless chicken is healthier. In this episode, the “Food Fanatics” take us to a local farm to see different kinds of local chickens and newborn chicks. The chef host Andy Dark goes to great lengths to put a new spin on this everyday food ingredient, and invited the gourmet Helen TAM and Chinese medicine practitioner Dr CHAN Kam-wa to try out the dish and talk about ways to enjoy chicken. Hosts: Yuki LAW, Andy Dark (Chef) Guests: Helen TAM, Dr CHAN Kam-wa (Assistant Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University)

Volunteer service brings hope and light to people in need, spreading positive energy throughout the community. In 2024, the Civil Service Bureau launched the Civil Service Volunteer Commendation Scheme to recognise civil service volunteer teams and officers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in participating in or promoting volunteer service. This episode introduces some of the award-winning volunteer teams and individual award recipients under the 2025 Civil Service Volunteer Commendation Scheme, including: The Correctional Services Department’s Oi Kwan Volunteer Group Limited — Drawing on their professional knowledge of dog training, the volunteer team works with animal welfare organisations to provide regular monthly training for dogs awaiting adoption, helping them learn basic manners and simple commands to improve their chances of being adopted. The team also invites various youth groups to take part in these activities, with the aim of inspiring others through these encounters and promoting the messages of animal care and respect for life. Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Staff Club Volunteer Services Team — Making use of their professional electrical and mechanical expertise, the volunteer team helps elderly people living alone or elderly couples by replacing household light bulbs with energy-efficient LED bulbs, while also providing information and advice on electrical safety in the home. Though changing a light bulb may seem like a small act, it not only helps reduce electricity expenses, but also minimises potential household hazards and enhances quality of life for the elderly.

In Sai Kung Hoi, there are many different kinds of small islands forming the unique seascape. On one of the small islands which is surrounded by the sea on four sides, there is the only remaining salt pan in Hong Kong. The technique and equipment for making salt with sea water had disappeared for over a century. The village representative CHAN Chung-yin, with his affection for the homeland, insisted to bring back the salt pan. To CHAN, this means not only a stream and a grain of sea salt, but an important witness to the nurturing of ten generations of Yim Tin Tsai villagers. On the island, there is a Hakka village with a history of 300 years. Given the changes of time, all inhabitants on the island moved out in the 1990s, and the island has once become deserted. Nevertheless, the beautiful coastal scenery has attracted LIU Wai-fung and his wife to move from the urban area and settle down here. He even transformed a dilapidated village house into a stylish small house himself to live a unique seaside life. Bond SHUM, the ecology researcher, has discovered the lively side of this tranquil island. Having conducted ecological research in Yim Tin Tsai for more than a year, he observed that diverse species shine through on this small island. In this episode, let’s see how three persons from different backgrounds came to the only salt island in Hong Kong with their own sentiments!

The Government encourages civil servants to make good use of their spare time to take part in volunteer service. In recognition of civil service volunteer teams and officers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in participating in or promoting volunteer service, the Civil Service Bureau launched the Civil Service Volunteer Commendation Scheme in 2024. This episode features some of the award-winning volunteer teams and individual award recipients under the 2025 Civil Service Volunteer Commendation Scheme, including: Customs and Excise Department Volunteer Team and Hong Kong Disciplined Services Volunteer Corps (Customs Division)—These two volunteer teams from Hong Kong Customs received the Outstanding Volunteer Team Award and the Meritorious Volunteer Service Award. Their volunteer work covers a wide range of services for different groups in the community. In particular, by setting aside their uniforms and providing support services in hospitals, they exemplify the professional spirit of the disciplined services in helping those in need. Architectural Services Department Volunteer Service Team — For more than 20 years, the team has focused on volunteer service for elderly members of the community. At the end of each year, it launches the “Redecoration of Homes of the Elderly” project, providing home repairs and fresh paintwork for elderly persons in need and eligible elderly or two-elderly households, in the hope that they may welcome the new year with brighter homes and lifted spirits.

Bubble Planet, which has been held in more than 20 cities including New York, London, Melbourne and Singapore, has accumulated more than 5 million visitors worldwide and it’s now in Hong Kong! The bubble-themed fantasy tour is held on the second floor of Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, covering an area of 27 thousand square feet. With light and shadow technology, giant bubbles, inflatable sculptures, virtual reality and more, you can immerse yourself in visual, auditory, olfactory, and tactile sensory experiences. There are 11 different themed spaces throughout, all instagramble and suitable for both adults and children.

Where unauthorised building works or dilapidated structures are found on rooftops, demolition must be carried out. While officers of the Buildings Department are responsible for enforcing the law, they must also show understanding towards residents facing demolition and the distress of possibly losing their homes. Yeung Chung-yin, Senior Building Surveyor of the department, not only discharges his enforcement duties with professionalism, but also demonstrates empathy towards the people affected.