Thanks to the explosion of the Korean wave, Korean cuisine is now sought after worldwide, and kimchi, Korea’s famous food is now one of the most popular side dishes due to its unique umami taste and health benefits. What is kimchi? It is a spicy fermented vegetable that is served in almost every meal in[…]
Geotjeori is a type of kimchi that’s eaten fresh without fermentation. Geot means “to out or outer” and jeori means “to be salted or pickled”. So, geotjeori means pickling the outside of the ingredients instead of allowing the dressing to completely penetrate or sit over time. It’s like giving your salad a toss with dressing[…]
Do you know that Malaysians throw away 17,000 tonnes of food daily? This amount can easily feed 2.9million people 3 meals a day. Throwing away food practically means we’re throwing away all resources connected to it — money, energy, water, land use and biodiversity. From clearing of lands to growing food, water usage, human resources[…]
High in calcium, protein and vitamin B12, milk is a common household staple as it is nutritionally beneficial and versatile. It is needed for many dishes and beverages, from our morning coffee, cereals to desserts. However, many of us end up throwing milk as it spoils quickly or it’s approaching expiration date. Instead of throwing[…]
The joy and laughter are the brightest when there’s food. And through it, we share moments and create memories with our loved ones through it. Food has played such an important role in our lives that we often use it to show our affection, good intentions, and use it to forge relationships. It is the[…]
How do you address your mom? Mom, mama, mommy, omma, nanay, mami? However you call your mom, all these versions just show how important mothers are to everyone. Mothers are the foundation of millions of children in the world. But have you ever thought what exactly makes one a mother? Besides giving birth to a[…]
You’ve picked out the perfect Mother’s Day gift and card. Now you’re left with her special meal. Why not cook something special for her at home? A homecooked meal shows that you took extra time and care to make her day a special one, something she’ll cherish and remember for years to come. Because homemade[…]
Imagine a dining room filled with diners in your restaurant while a queue waits outside. Rush hour in your restaurant has begun. However, living in covid times means that your premise and all items need to be properly sanitized before the next crowd comes in. During the peak of the pandemic, the food industry was[…]
Ramadan is a very important month of the year for Muslims. During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset. It is meant to be a time of spiritual discipline reflection, gratitude while connecting with family and friends. While fasting has been known to have many health benefits, you might[…]