Food

Marco Canora has long been a chef's chef, turning out seemingly simple dishes that require years of training to prepare consistently and well. He's received wide-ranging accolades for his restaurants, including Hearth in New York City's East Village. Yet today Canora is achieving new fame for a food that takes almost no skill to make, uses no fancy ingredients, and is completely unglamorous: bone broth. Bone broth is exactly what it sounds like: a pile of animal bones, covered in water; some vegetable scraps; and often a bit of cider vinegar--all boiled until the bones crumble. But despite--or because of--its simplicity, bone broth is having a moment. It's long been popular among some athletes and the paleo crowd, but now, thanks in large part to Canora, it's going mainstream. As a chef, Canora has been sipping bone broth for years, which may have been the only healthy part of a diet that until recently consisted largely of bread, butter, cigarettes, and alcohol. Like many … [Read more...] about The Entrepreneur Behind New York’s Latest Health Food Craze

- A + A (June 30): Incoming Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son of the nation’s ousted dictator, said he will focus on food sufficiency and Covid-19 pandemic recovery in an inaugural speech that paid tribute to his late father. “The role of agriculture cries for urgent attention,” Marcos said in Manila on Thursday (June 30) after taking his oath of office. “An agriculture damaged and diminished by unfair competition will have a harder time, or will have no prospects at all of recovery.” The new leader, who’s appointed himself the agriculture chief, said he would rebuild the nation’s economy to regain its position as a growth leader in the region. He pledged to fix shortcomings in pandemic response, and come up with plans to transform the economy and boost infrastructure. The former senator returns to the presidential palace where he spent his youth before his family fled in 1986, driven out by a popular uprising. His father’s two-decade rule was marred by … [Read more...] about Marcos Jr sworn in as president decades after father fled

The wet market in Old Town, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. According to Annuar, despite inflation rates being on the rise across the world, Malaysia is still among the countries with the lowest rates, which is at 2.8%. (Photo by Low Yen Yeing/The Edge) - A + A PUTRAJAYA (June 30): The government, through the Special Task Force on Jihad against Inflation, will strive to keep the inflation rate in Malaysia low and manageable to ensure the well-being of Malaysian families, Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa announced. Annuar, who is the chairman of the task force, said they would give attention to all prices of goods and services that could contribute to the increase in the inflation rate, apart from chicken, eggs and cooking oil. “We are also giving our assurance that we will continue taking a proactive approach to control and keep the country’s inflation at a low and manageable rate.” He said this at a press conference after chairing the task … [Read more...] about Annuar: Govt to ensure Malaysia’s inflation rate remains low, manageable

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 30): MR DIY Group (M) Bhd said that while the group is trying to maintain the “low prices” of its products by continuously improving operational efficiency, it may have to raise prices in the future due to inflation. “Our intense focus is to stay true to our values about ‘always low prices’ [but] there are situations where we will have to make price adjustments,” said the group’s chief executive officer Adrian Ong. “We will do so in a very responsible way, and only to the extent that we cannot continue to keep supplier costs low,” he added at a press conference after the official opening of MR DIY PLUS at Mid Valley Megamall on Thursday (June 30). The home improvement retailer was previously reported to have raised product prices in April and May. Ong said the group offsets increases in costs by managing supply volume and emphasising operational efficiency. “For us everything we do, apart from using data, we also manage every aspect … [Read more...] about MR DIY: We will try to maintain ‘low prices’ but hikes on the cards

- A + A MOSCOW (June 30): Western fashion brands are conspicuous by their absence at a gleaming new shopping centre on the outskirts of Moscow - and customers say they scarcely miss them. Following Moscow's decision to send thousands of troops into Ukraine at the end of February, international fashion brands from Adidas to Zara have paused operations in Russia, while Nike is one of the handful to commit to a definitive exit from the market. "I am neutral on this, whether we have them or not," shopper Alexandra Moskunova told Reuters at the mall in Khovrino. "I can happily do without them." Another customer, Irina Stakhanova, said: "I only really liked H&M and another one that I can't remember. It's not that I need foreign things, I just need something that fits me and looks good, to lift the mood." There are few overt signs in the Russian capital that the mood needs lifting. Buskers sing and play, restaurant terraces spill onto the pavement and, as … [Read more...] about Moscow mall opens for Russian business after big brand exodus

The Philippines education system is one of the most challenged in South East Asia. Lack of technology, poor internet signal and access to quality training and education are some of the identified challenges of some schools specially schools in far flung areas and isolated islands. To address this, the Department of Education (DepEd) has implemented the Last Mile Schools Program which aims to address the gaps in resources and facilities of schools that are located in geographically isolated and disadvantaged and conflict-affected areas (GIDCA). Subway ® Philippines is doing its share in ensuring quality learnings and education to students in Last Mile Schools in the Philippines. During its 26th year anniversary, Subway ® Philippines announces its “Subway ® School In a Box Program.” (L – R) Subway® Philippines Marketing Manager Joshua Wahiman and Territory Manager Jean Gagarino receive the “School In A Box” system from Partner E-DRIS Inc. represented by Atty. Rainier … [Read more...] about Subway® Philippines launches ‘School In A Box Program

Swiss chocolatier Barry Callebaut | AFP BRUSSELS — Salmonella bacteria have been discovered in the world’s biggest chocolate plant, run by Swiss giant Barry Callebaut in the Belgian town of Wieze, the firm said Thursday. A company spokesman told AFP that production had been halted at the factory, which produces liquid chocolate in wholesale batches for 73 clients making confectionaries. “All products manufactured since the test have been blocked,” spokesman Korneel Warlop said. “Barry Callebaut is currently contacting all customers who may have received contaminated products. Chocolate production in Wieze remains suspended until further notice.” Most of the products discovered to be contaminated are still on the site, he said. But the firm has contacted all its clients and asked them not to ship any products they have made with chocolate made since June 25 at these Wieze plant, which is in Flanders, northwest of Brussels. Belgium’s food safety agency AFSCA has been … [Read more...] about Salmonella found in world’s biggest chocolate plant

KUALA LUMPUR: The police are advising the public not to take part in a protest against the rise in prices of goods expected to be held at Kampung Baru on Friday (July 1). Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Noor Dellhan Yahaya said police have received information on the rally, which will be held after Friday prayers, but no notices have been submitted by the organisers. "We are aware of the planned rally. However, the organisers have failed to officially inform us under Section 9(1) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012. "We advise any party or the public not to take part. Action will be taken in accordance with the law," he said when contacted on Thursday (June 30). ACP Noor Dellhan said police personnel would be placed at the planned rally area to ensure the safety of the public. Previously, it was reported that Parti Amanah Negara had planned a rally on July 1 calling for food subsidies to be reinstated for basic goods such as chicken, eggs and cooking oil. Its mobilisation bureau … [Read more...] about Cops advise public not to take part in price increase protest

Malaysians are finding ways to stretch their ringgit even further as the prices of consumer goods continue to increase. Fixed price retailer MR Dollar has responded with a commitment to retain prices on 10,000 of its popular products at just RM2. A subsidiary of home improvement retailer MR DIY Group, MR Dollar is known for its wide range of products offered at fixed prices. MR DIY Group marketing head Alex Goh said the company understood the struggles that people were facing in current times. “With multiple issues affecting the economy, especially the global supply chain, many retailers have been forced to raise prices. “However, by relying on stringent data analytics and leveraging the strong direct relationships we have with global manufacturers, MR Dollar is able to commit to maintaining the prices on 10,000 everyday essentials at just RM2. “This is one of the many ways we are helping Malaysians find value and stretch their ringgit further, so they have the confidence … [Read more...] about Retailer retains RM2 price for 10,000 products

PETALING JAYA: The home improvement retailing sector is expected to grow by 10% annually in the next few years driven by domestic demand, according to MR DIY Group (M) Bhd chief executive officer Adrian Ong. The will seek to capitalise on the opportunity in the home improvement sector by growing its retail segment in Malaysia, he added. “This year our target is to open 180 stores. We already opened 47 stores in the first quarter. “For the rest of the year we are expecting to open 133 stores across Malaysia. “We will continue to invest in the retail sector to ride on the growth and do what we have been doing so far, which is to service our customers, provide goods at great value, and provide a convenient shopping experience for our customers. Adrian Ong inside the MR DIY at MidValley “We will review our performance by the end of the year and then decide how much to invest in the following year,” Ong told reporters after the MR DIY Plus Mid Valley store tour. Ong … [Read more...] about MR DIY expands retail presence