‘Bread is the canvas’: sisters behind sourdough bakery and cafe Cuít in Hong Kong on their inspirations

‘Bread is the canvas’: sisters behind sourdough bakery and cafe Cuít in Hong Kong on their inspirations

It is fitting that the duo have returned to their roots with Cuít, a cafe specialising in sourdough bread and pastries, near the Tin Hau temple at the entrance to Sai Kung’s Old Town. Made in small batches and slow fermented, Cuít’s sourdough is cultivating a loyal following. “Cuít is borrowed from the French phrase … Read more

Cafe in Vienna that hires mostly over-60s is a hit with its cakes and traditional recipes, and makes a statement against elderly poverty and loneliness

Cafe in Vienna that hires mostly over-60s is a hit with its cakes and traditional recipes, and makes a statement against elderly poverty and loneliness

Located just a few metres away from the Austrian capital’s Naschmarkt, a market that has been in operation since the 16th century, the cafe is renowned for its cakes and traditional Viennese recipes. The cafe’s interior is full of knick-knacks including porcelain animal figurines. Photo: Shoaib Shafi From Mohntorte (poppy seed cake) to Vanillekipferl (vanilla-flavoured, … Read more

Passenger vehicle makers miss fuel efficiency targets

Passenger vehicle makers miss fuel efficiency targets

India has missed its fuel efficiency target for passenger vehicles in the last financial year, the first time since the initiative’s inception five years ago. This could have major repercussions for the country’s ambitious climate goals, especially its aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 45% by 2030 from the 2005 levels. Indian makers of … Read more