From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series. With only a few weeks between the Western and Lunar new years in 2025, it might seem like you have barely any time to prepare for … Read more
The high prices of basic food items and cooking ingredients dampened the festive mood for many Nigerians across the country as residents join the rest of the world for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Residents and sellers of essential food items who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES expressed worries about the high prices — compared … Read more
 "Can cake from your local bakery give you cancer? Karnataka govt’s warning explained – Firstpost")
Do you love treating yourself to a visually stunning cake from your local bakery? You might want to think twice before your next bite. In a recent warning, the Karnataka Food Safety Department highlighted the use of potentially cancer-causing ingredients in cakes made by local bakeries. These cakes were found to contain artificial colours, more … Read more
There’s no need to throw overripe fruit in the bin when it can be repurposed into something delicious. Award-winning chocolatier and cookbook author Paul A Young shared a recipe with BBC Good Food and revealed how to use leftover bananas effectively. Straying from classic banana bread to incorporate his chocolate expertise, Paul’s creation is a … Read more
You can cook almost anything in the air fryer and one chef has provided a recipe for air fryer cup cakes. Philips’ in-house air fryer chef Martin Senders has been testing out recipes to tantalise the tastebuds while cutting down on cooking time and therefore energy consumption. He says thanks to advancements in air fryers … Read more
A favourite is Orka (G/F, 36 Wyndham Street, Central. Tel: 3489 1217). This casual eatery focuses on delicious food sourced responsibly, served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Dishes at Orka. Photo: Orka I love the communal vibe, perfect for triggering the parasympathetic response (“rest and digest”). The must-try is the Salmon BLT Blaze. Bonus … Read more
Budding home bakers will make a whopping 66 million sweet treats over the Easter weekend – but four in 10 admit some of these will be destined for the bin. A poll of 2,000 adults found 44 percent – the equivalent of 23 million Brits – are set to bake something over the long weekend, … Read more
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
