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Caress it
 RED is the new white at Apple, and for good reason. U2 front man and charity guru Bono has twisted Apple head Steve Jobs’ arm into releasing this blushing iPod nano, joining other (Product) RED items by Motorola and American Express. $10 of each sale goes toward Bono’s Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and malaria in Africa. The rosy 4GB iPod nano (Product) RED has a battery life of 24 hours and is available worldwide at US$199. Check the nano beastie out at www.apple.com, with more RED products at www.joinred.com |
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Dream it
 It might say Roots Canada on the shirt, but right now it’s Roots Hong Kong. Yep, the Canadian superbrand follows hotly on the heels of maple-leafer’s fave Club Monaco, launching clothing of the warm, durable, comfy kind just in time for winter. But, alas, our polluted city has been a shock for those outdoorsy, fresh-air-loving Canadians, so they’ve launched a ‘Message in a Bottle’ campaign alongside their opening. Just scribble your number-one tip for controlling climate on a slip and stick it in a bottle. The entries will be duly exhibited, with the top environmentalist scooping a bounty of Roots goodies. Roots, LCX, Level 3, Ocean Terminal, TST |
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Grow it
 It’s truffle season again – if you have the money, that is. And if the taste of the ‘black diamonds’ inspires ideas of your own seasonal harvest, your dreams may just be about to come true. At a cost of US$329 for the first year and US$55 per annum subsequently, the folk at Truffle Tree will plant and tend truffle-raising oaks for you in a 4m x 5m patch of France – or you can fly out and nurture the trees yourself. And when you tire of the taste of the hyped-up fungi, they’ll hawk them off for you to the highest bidder for a nice return on your investment. Check out http://www.truffle-tree.co.uk for details. |
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Lick it
 Infamous Japanese ice cream-makers Kida Garden are well loved for cones dripping wackiness – tofu or wasabi double scoop anyone? Their latest experimental trio might ruffle a few feathers, though. Swirled in with egg, papaya and Jujube flavours is the gummy saliva of the swiftlet bird that goes into 100 percent bird’s nest ice cream. The egg version mixed with milk comes creamy while refreshing Jujube is proving popular with the ladies, says Alex Leung of Kida Garden. Animal-rights activists might have concerns, but it will be vegetarians’ turn next. A slew of meat and fish creations are in development – try licking melting tuna ices for dessert. From $25, G/F 302-308 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, 3101 9343 |
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Trade it
 For those of us who care enough to give back to the men and women responsible for our daily caffeine kicks, Oxfam has introduced fair-trade company Equal Exchange’s coffee and tea to Hong Kong. The five varieties of tea – in bags or as leaves – and three flavours of coffee – ground beans – are all organic and range from $50 to $70. Head down to the Oxfam store in TST or the co-ops at Chinese U, HKU and Lingnan U to pick up some guilt-free Darjeeling and Ceylon. |
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Play it
 Monopoly is one of the world’s favourite board games – maybe because for a short time those of us who struggle to pay the rent can live the illusion we own most of London or New York. Or Hong Kong. The illusion steps off the board, though, as Hasbro, the game’s producer, throws a Monopoly-themed carnival for shoppers in Maritime Square in Tsing Yi – but to join the fun you have to purchase something first. No, Hasbro’s not looking to ‘monopolise’ your discretionary dollar – all proceeds are earmarked for World Vision Hong Kong. From Nov 4-5, 2pm-6pm |
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