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South Korean pastries and desserts find a sweet spot in Indonesia

In an enthusiastic and curious market for Korean culture, South Korean chefs are finding fertile ground for K-style pastries and desserts by keeping pace with trends and infusing them with a distinctly Korean sensibility.

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Six decades on: Sizzle, craft, repeat at Ruth’s Chris

Turning 60, the steakhouse launches an anniversary menu in Asia that reflects its New Orleans lineage and long-standing commitment to consistency. ...

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Indonesian gastronomy: On the knife-edge of a golden age

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Inventor of guilt-free desserts is world's top pastry chef

Jessica Prealpato was named the best pastry chef on the planet Tuesday by the World's 50 Best Restaurants ranking -- the creator of a whole new genre of guilt-free patisserie.

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Grapevine timeline: DNA shows France's oldest grape varieties

Grape varieties brought to France by the Romans are identical to those grown for wine in some of the most famous appellations today, a new analysis of ancient vine DNA showed Monday.

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'Nobel for food' winner tells ailing world to eat more vegetables

With poor diet now topping smoking as a health hazard, the world must put good nutrition over empty calories, especially in emerging Asian economies, according to the winner of a prestigious global prize dubbed the 'Nobel for food'.

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Four facts about Indonesia’s online cravings during Ramadan: GrabFood

GrabFood revealed Indonesians’ eating habits during the month of Ramadan.

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Four Seasons restaurant, NYC power lunch center, to close: NYT

The Four Seasons Restaurant in Manhattan, the Midtown restaurant that defined the power lunch, will close less than a year after it reopened in a new location, the New York Times reported.

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Gatwick says it already recycles a majority of the 7 million disposable coffee cups that travelers use each year.
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Starbucks bets London airport can crack the reusable cup code

Starbucks Corp. this month will begin a first-of-its kind trial of reusable cups at London’s Gatwick airport.

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Single Thai durian auctioned off at a staggering $47,786

A wealthy businessman paid a whopping 1.5 million baht (US$47,786) for a single Kanyao durian at an auction at the King Of Durian 2019 festival in Nonthaburi, central Thailand, on Saturday.

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The Impossible Burger 2.0, the new and improved version of the company's plant-based vegan burger that tastes like real beef is introduced at a press event during CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 7, 2019.
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Alternative meat seen as potentially juicy business

No longer at the food fringes, plant-based meats are selling well in supermarkets and emerging as a hot commodity for fast food chains, industrial food companies and Wall Street investors.

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7 foods that make your skin look younger

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. Among its benefits are improving our skin, strengthening nails and making hair shiny.

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7 foods you should not overeat

Certain foods are good only in small portions and not too often for a healthy diet.

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Macau dessert, Portuguese egg tarts.
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How a Brit got Asia to fall for Macau's Portuguese egg tarts

With their flaky pastry casing, creamy custard filling and brulee topping, Macau's Portuguese egg tarts are as much of a part of the Chinese enclave's fabric as its casinos -- but their origin is surprisingly British.

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The fact that seeing coffee has a similar effect as the drink itself could influence future marketing efforts through a better understanding of consumer behavior.
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Even thinking about coffee can boost your brainpower, study suggests

A recent study published in the journal Consciousness and Cognition examined whether being exposed to things that remind you of coffee can arouse your mind.

6 years ago
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Seven foods high in potassium

Potassium is known to support blood pressure while decreasing the risk of stroke and heart disease. While bananas are considered a good source of potassium, they only pack about 10 percent of our daily recommended dose of the mineral.

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World's best sommelier, 27-year-old Marc Almert smells a glass of red wine on May 8, 2019 at the two-Michelin-starred Pavillon restaurant at the Baur au Lac hotel in Zurich.
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World's best sommelier used to think wine 'stank'

Just 10 years before he was crowned the world's best sommelier after winning a rigorous global competition against dozens of elite beverage connoisseurs, Marc Almert thought wine "stank."

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We all have those nights once in a while when our body refuses to fall asleep and triggers a late-night craving instead.
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Seven late-night foods for better sleep

Some foods will not only satisfy your hunger but also help you sleep better.

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Traditional British way of enjoying tea adds cold milk to the beverage, making the temperature safer for health.
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Tea tastes good even without sugar: Study

Excessive sugar intake had raised public health concerns and that sweetened beverages have contributed to the intake, whereas the reduction of sugar intake in beverages could result in the reduced consumption of the substance.

6 years ago
The blame on obesity might lie in modern diets of ultra-processed food.
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Want to lose weight? Avoid ultra-processed food

The blame on obesity might lie in modern diets of ultra-processed food.

6 years ago
However, Twitter users were not excited by the idea, with many expressing their concerns over the noodles’ pungent smell disturbing the viewing experience of other movie-goers.
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Netizens unsure about CGV Cinemas' new cup noodles

“Do you want to eat noodles at the cinema? [Now you] can! Mie Sedap Goreng cup is now available in all CGV movie theaters."

6 years ago
This file photo taken on May 2, 2019 shows an aerial view of Under, a restaurant that is semi-submerged beneath the waters of the North Sea in Lindesnes near Kristiansand, some 400 km south west of Oslo.
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Descend, eat, marvel: Europe's first underwater restaurant

For the chef and diners alike, each meal beneath the waves at Europe's first underwater restaurant is a thing of wonder.

6 years ago
Yogurt can be powerful, as long as people are aware about its sugar amount.
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How healthy is your yogurt?

A study published in the British Medical Journal revealed that “not all yogurt is created equal”.

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Seven foods not to eat past the expiration date

Be sure to check for expiration dates and take a look at the following list of food that should never be consumed once they have reached the expiration date.

6 years ago
The two genetic factors that determine one’s caffeine intake are the liver’s speed of metabolization and the sensitivity of the central nervous system to caffeine’s stimulating impacts.
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What type of coffee drinker are you?

There are people who are capable of drinking coffee in the late afternoon without having their sleeping pattern disrupted.

6 years ago
Some foods do not handle cold temperatures well and might even degrade in quality once frozen. (Shutterstock – Graham Hughes)
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Foods you should not store in freezer

Some foods do not handle cold temperatures well and might even degrade in quality once frozen.

6 years ago
Here’s a list of foods that are perfectly safe to freeze, with some of the choices that might surprise you.
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Seven foods you didn’t know you could freeze

Some of the choices might surprise you. 

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Exploring Aceh's culinary heaven

From goat curry to satay, to various specialty coffee brews, Aceh offers a peerless trove of culinary goodness waiting to be discovered by adventurous food aficionados. 

6 years ago
Tofu and beansprouts by Green Wok.
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5 healthy restaurants in Jakarta to celebrate Idul Fitri

The typical Idul Fitri lunch features high-calorie food, such as ketupat (rice cake), opor ayam (chicken braised in coconut milk) and beef rendang.

6 years ago
Comcrop CEO Peter Barber shows vegetable seedlings at his rooftop hydroponics farm at an industrial estate in Singapore on May 17, 2019.
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From sky farms to lab-grown shrimp, Singapore eyes food future

With tiered fish farms, vegetable plots atop office buildings and lab-grown shrimp, Singapore aims to beef up its own food production and rely less on imports to feed its 5.6 million people.

6 years ago
The company logo and trading information for Beyond Meat is displayed on a screen during the IPO at the Nasdaq Market site in New York, US, on May 2, 2019.
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Eyeing Europe, Beyond Meat announces Dutch plant

Fast-growing Beyond Meat is going beyond the United States in producing its plant-based sausages, hamburgers and other items.

6 years ago
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UAE expats get taste of Ramadan traditional sweets

Nida Mohammed drove for more than an hour from Fujairah to Sharjah in the UAE just to buy special Iraqi sweets and juices for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

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