Why do Singapore’s discerning foodies love McDonald’s so much?
Nostalgia, a slick strategy to localise burgers and more show how fast food can retain a foothold in culinary paradise Singapore
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Gold leaf jewelry turns Kanazawa craft into fashion statement
Gold-Knot, an accessory brand from the city, offers unique gold leaf pieces that combine Kanazawa’s traditional gold leaf crafting with local silk thread.
‘Dangerous’ winter temptation: blowfish
In Korea, only trained chefs with special licenses can cook the blowfish in restaurants.
The glass noodles village on the Nhue River
These noodles are made entirely with flour from canna roots and water. It is delicious, retaining its natural crunchiness and flavour when cooked.
HK actor Edison Chen allegedly slapped and spat on person who mistook him for Eason Chan
In a lengthy post on a Chinese social networking site, the alleged victim said the encounter happened at a shopping mall in Japan.
Beauty of bird’s nest: Brisk sales for the delicacy, but is it worth paying for?
In recent years, a handful of Singapore brands such as The Purest Co and Lene have emerged, hoping to attract the younger crowd with claims of transparency and sustainability.
It’s a bountiful bunny world in Year of the Rabbit
According to industry insiders, many companies sell goods depicting the 12 Chinese zodiac signs according to the year, but items from the year of the Rabbit sell particularly…
‘Moo-ve’ on over: Prey Veng artisan turns cow horns into works of art
In Cambodia, where cattle are raised in traditional methods, the horns have mostly been going to waste for years, until now.
Gummy candies with harder textures win new fans
The word “gummy” evokes an image of a soft sweet for children, but other words such as “hard” and “chewy,” have become conspicuous on the packages.
Local govt official makes tarts to boost industry
One might think the tarts are just made to attract attention, but they are also “delicious as a sweet snack,” Mikihisa Shiratori said.