Search for the New Singapore dish
Win $1,000 in this cooking contest organised by AsiaOne in association with Singapore Chefs Association and Shatec. -AsiaOne
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Business lunch in Orchard
We recommend The White Rabbit in Dempsey, Cova Pasticceria-Confetteria in Paragon and Dozo at River Valley Point.
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Shiok search for a bite
AsiaOne's new interactive food website SoShiok.com will suggest new spots for meals every day. -SunTimes
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Food price hikes hit Japanese households
Many shoppers are frantic to find cheaper food products. Yomiuri Shimbun, ANN
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All Akita chicken farms inspected to counter bird flu outbreak
Govt acts fast to halt spread of infection following deaths of swans - The Yomiuri Shimbun, ANN
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Cat poo coffee: $100 a cup
Rare and expensive, it blends Blue Mountain and coffeebean harvested from dung of civet cats. China Daily.
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Giving keropok a bad name
The secret of keropok lekor that does not shrivel once it is out of the pan: better quality fish, and higher fish content. In short, high protein content. This is a rarity these days. -The Star
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Thailand will not ban rice exports
We have plenty, says PM Samak.
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Rising food costs 'will impoverish millions'
LONDON - COSTLIER food will likely reverse progress in the developing world and plunge millions into extreme poverty, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned yesterday. - ST
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From fisherman's son to spontaneous culinary whizz
Kiyomi Mikuni's interpretations of French dishes depend on what he discovers in his trips. Check him out at Club Chinois till this Friday. -AsiaOne
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Gourmet BBQ will wrap up World Gourmet Summit
Congrats to the two winners of the contest: Andy Liew and Yong Wee Huei. -AsiaOne
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The world is Singapore's pasar
In an effort to stabilise prices of food here, AVA has been sourcing for food from countries as far-flung as Namibia. - my paper
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Ok, if it's cheap and safe
S'poreans unfazed by exotic new food sources. - my paper
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Search for new S'pore dishes by SPH website
Contest to discover creative dishes that are original and reflect the nation's races. - my paper
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Meals for $2 or less
We found 27 hawkers which have kept prices at $2 & below. -ST
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Dinner for four...for $10
2 chefs were challenged to prepare meals for $10 to prove that the S'porean family can still get filling, nutritious & tasty meals even while food prices rise. -ST
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Price surge leads farmer to switch crops
Switching from planting carrots to growing cassava is a big risk for farmer Uyuh, 63, who hopes that the prediction that singkong will be in greater demand is true. - ST
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Plenty of potential but where's the demand?
A biofuel experiment in the fertile Mae Lao valley, 60km south-east of Chiang Rai, has produced mixed results. - ST
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South Korea to allow imports of US beef
Agreement paves way for US approval of bilateral trade deal. - Reuters, AP
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Are celebrity chefs really good?
A sampling of culinary creativity - let's take a look at what these chefs has whipped up and how good they really are. - BT
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Why Swiss village can't label its wine as Champagne
Such geographical rules of WTO may block Doha round of trade talks. - my paper
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North Korea faces food crisis
North Korea faces a looming food crisis due to floods last year that devastated the country's agricultural heartland. - my paper
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India to brew Tiger beer
India has become the 10th Asia-Pacific country to brew the award-winning Tiger Beer.
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Collapse of Australia's rice production contributes to price hike
The collapse of Australia's rice production is one of several factors contributing to doubling of rice prices, The New York Times reported. -AsiaOne
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Stop eating meat, says vegetarian society
Vegetarian Society president says meat eating is grossly wasteful as crops have to be grown to feed animals which consume more food that the world population. -AsiaOne
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Online hawker-food price guide to deter profiteering
Consumers will be able to find out how much their favourite hawker dish should cost by visiting the CASE website from next month.
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Halo Halo's topping ideas for ice-kachang
Philipines's popular dessert of shaved ice, fruits and beans has many enticing versions, with unlikely ingredients like flan and creme brulee. - Philippine Daily Inquirer, ANN
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4 bakeries warned for colluding to raise prices
Four manufacturers of a traditional Chinese cupcake thought they could have their cake and eat it as well.
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Win 2 tickets to champagne brunch this Sunday
Thanks to all participants of this contest.Look out for more contests soon. -AsiaOne
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Tokyo cafe's cosplay waitresses are pretty guys in drag
The Tokyo cafe caters not just to Japanese geeks but also to fellow cross-dressers, tourists and even couples. -China Daily, ANN
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