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Gastro Cases On Rise In Our Region
We’re seeing an increase in cases of gastroenteritis (gastro) across our region. Gastro spreads very easily, especially in settings like kindergartens and childcare, and can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps and nausea. Source & references...

The 5 Cast-Iron Pans Worth Buying, According to a Chef — Ottolenghi-Trained Rising Star Ramael Scully on the "Long-Lived" Picks That Will Make Your Food Taste Better
There is a convergence of worlds in the dishes on the menu of Scully St James's, the debut solo venture of Ramael Scully, who serves as the executive chef and co-founder of the acclaimed London restaurant. A mix-matching of flavors — from...

North Jersey chef shares recipes for chestnut biscuits, dumplings
While our culinary memories of the American chestnut have mostly faded, the fruit of the "bread tree" as it is sometimes called, remains firmly rooted in European and Asian tradition. Andrea Guastella, executive chef and co-owner of Ramsey's...
Business : Armani Group Unveils Star-Studded Culinary Lineup At Armani Hallson KLCC
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Armani Group has partnered with Serendipity Assets Management to unveil a world-class culinary collaboration at Armani Hallson KLCC. The collaboration is featuring Michelin three-starred chef Alvin Leung, Kuala...
The 10 sandwich recipes our readers make on repeat
Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez Sandwiches are a top-tier lunch in my book, especially since I don't have to turn on the stove. If you're also a part of the sandwich fan club, you're in luck, because our site features a robust collection of sandwich...

CW Prime at The St. Regis Longboat Key Appoints Chef Drew Adams: A New Era for Luxury Steakhouses
The luxury dining landscape in Sarasota just got a major upgrade. CW Prime, the premier steakhouse at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, has announced the appointment of Chef Drew Adams as its new head chef, signaling an exciting new chapter in...

Family Recipe Box: Birthday cake bliss
As luck of the calendar would have it, today’s Family Recipe Box coincides with International Day of the Octopus and my birthday. And since I neither eat nor cook any cephalopods, birthday cake is on my mind — or a few cakes, because Libra people...

From Cookies To Cakes: 5 One-Bowl Dessert Recipes That Make Baking Super Easy
From Cookies to Cakes: 5 One-Bowl Dessert Recipes That Make Baking Super Easy (Image Credit: Canva) Sometimes, we crave dessert but don’t have the time or energy to handle a pile of dirty dishes afterward. That's when one-bowl treats save the day!...

BrewFeast fosters chef/community connection at Ore Dock Brewing
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Marquette foodies enjoyed an array of brews and bites at Ore Dock Brewing Co. Tuesday evening. The American Culinary Federation - Upper Michigan Chapter presented its fifth annual BrewFeast. A six course Beer Dinner...
Sad, bad date recipes have taken over Instagram and I have had enough
I don’t care how long you soak dates for, or how much you blend them into a pulp, they will never not be the texture or have the taste of DATES. They overpower any recipe they’re in, making everything date-flavoured – not at all like caramel, or...

Major update on Niña restaurant after disgraced celebrity chef attacked his influencer girlfriend in an Airbnb
By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 02:07 EDT, 8 October 2025 | Updated: 03:05 EDT, 8 October 2025 A chef-hatted restaurant has gone bust with almost $400,000 in debt, just weeks after its co-founder narrowly...

Soaring cooking gas prices strain household budgets
…One kg reaches N3000 in Lagos, Abuja …Experts point at FX crunch, union strike, transport costs, inadequate storage capacity Nigerian households are facing a fresh wave of hardship as the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as...

Thai chef dies in Cambodia after being refused hospital care for lack of documents
A 24-year-old Thai chef, named Methachan (surname withheld), from Phrom Khiri, Nakhon Si Thammarat, has died in Cambodia after being refused hospital treatment due to lack of documents and funds, according to posts by a staffer of the Immanuel...
Penang KPDN Busts Syndicate Diverting Subsidised Cooking Oil
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Penang branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade (KPDN) has uncovered an operation diverting subsidised 1kg polybags of cooking oil and detained two men during a raid on a storage facility in Bukit Mertajam...

Two Louisville men arrested after reports of cooking oil thefts from local businesses
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Two men have been arrested after multiple reports of cooking oil thefts from local businesses. On Tuesday, Bowling Green Police responded to Captain D’s on U.S. 31-W Bypass about a reported theft in progress. According...

Body of Thai chef who died on Cambodian roadside to be repatriated
PUBLISHED : 8 Oct 2025 at 11:29 Authorities are preparing for the repatriation a 24-year-old Thai chef who died after falling ill on a roadside in Cambodia, amid reports he had been denied medical treatment at a local hospital there. The deceased...

New desi pub offering 'homemade Punjabi cooking' to open in Coventry
A brand-new desi pub is set to open in Coventry this month. The Covered Wagon will open on Holyhead Road in Coundon on Monday, October 13. The Covered Wagon will replace the former pub, The Tollgate, offering homemade-style Punjabi cooking, from...

Rick Stein's bangers and mash recipe is 'ultimate comfort food' for cold autumn nights
The hearty dish is a true British classic (stock image)(Image: stphillips via Getty Images) There's nothing nicer than tucking into a warm and hearty comfort meal on a cold night - and Rick Stein's ultimate dish is perfect for those types of...

Is chef Izu's Kaiseki experience at Japanese restaurant Kigo worth Dh2,500?
Although I have never been to Japan, I've always dreamt of visiting the country and being immersed in its culture. Stepping into Kigo, a fine-dining Japanese restaurant located in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre felt like a...

Tailgate recipes that won't overrun salary cap
NFL football season has begun. For many sports fans, that means one thing on Sunday (and some Mondays and Thursdays) — throwing a tailgate party with all their favorite foods to eat before and during the game. × Javascript is required for you to...