5 new autumn menus, events in Hong Kong, from Italian and Japanese brunches to cocktails

5 new autumn menus, events in Hong Kong, from Italian and Japanese brunches to cocktails

It might be just our imagination, but as we step into September, the winds seem a little cooler and the weather just a tad less humid. While these subtle differences might not last very long, here’s to hoping that autumn has finally arrived. This week, we highlight a couple of new menus that welcome the … Read more

‘Perfect’ chocolate chip cookie recipe takes 30 minutes and doesn’t require a mixer

‘Perfect’ chocolate chip cookie recipe takes 30 minutes and doesn’t require a mixer

Preheat the oven to 176 degrees Celsuis. Melt the butter in the microwave, and pour it in a bowl. Add in the brown sugar and granulated sugar, and whisk together. Crack the egg over the mixture, and whisk again. Sprinkle in the baking soda, baking powder and salt, and mix. Then slowly pour in the … Read more

After community backlash, celeb chef David Chang will no longer enforce ‘chili crunch’ trademark

After community backlash, celeb chef David Chang will no longer enforce ‘chili crunch’ trademark

Day 69:34A small business owner resists Momofuku’s bid to trademark Chili Crunch Celebrity chef David Chang says he will no longer enforce the trademark for his chili crunch condiment.  The reversal comes after days of criticism, as some said his company, Momofuku, had attempted to bully business owners from selling their own version of the … Read more

Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 2.9% in January as gas prices fell

Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 2.9% in January as gas prices fell

Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed to 2.9 per cent in January, mostly due to a deceleration in the price of gas, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. Economists were expecting the rate to come in at 3.3 per cent. Gas prices fell four per cent year over year in January after driving headline inflation up to 3.4 per cent in December, due to … Read more

Expect some food prices to get cheaper next year — but typical grocery bills may still go up by $700

Expect some food prices to get cheaper next year — but typical grocery bills may still go up by 0

Savvy shoppers should be able to find a few bargains at the grocery store next year, but even with prices for some essentials falling the typical Canadian family’s overall grocery bill is set to increase by about $700 next year. That’s the main takeaway from a closely watched annual report on the food industry, the … Read more