Journey to Zero Food Waste
One of the largest retailers in the world, Tesco, has pledged to eliminate food wastage by March 2018. By using FoodCloud, an app developed by two Trinity College Dublin graduates, Tesco is able to...
Monthly Archive: December 2017
Four Different Types of Vegans
When it comes to ethical eating, you simply can’t get better than veganism. When people think of vegan diets however, they generally think of raw foods and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and of course, plenty...
The Bare Necessities
(photo credit to Netflix) eath and taxes – nothing in this world is as certain, said Benjamin Franklin. Alternatively, could we say that nothing is as certain as death and daily food? After all,...
Hainanese Cuisine in South-East-Asia: Rise of Kopitiam Culture and ‘Hainanese Dishes’
Kopitiam is the term for coffee shop in South-East Asia. The name came from Kopi, which means Coffee in Malay, and Tiam, meaning “shop” in Hokkien dialect. In Chinese, it becomes “咖啡店”. Traditional Kopitiams,...
What is basil good for?
This tiny green herb is packed with more health benefits than you might know. According to Medical News Today, basil is known for its anti-inflammatory qualities, its anti-aging effects, and its antibacterial properties. This...
On the origins of Laksa
Heritage blog The Long and Winding Road takes a look at the origins of laksa and how a dish that was supposedly quite flavourless developed into the rich, spicy broth and noodles combination that...
