Hey all you skeptics out there. British supermarket chain, Waitrose recently released its 2022 Food and Drink report in which it predicts that potato milk will be the biggest dairy alternative milk trend of 2022. Yes. Potatoes. “We’ve seen the popularity of soy, almond, oat, and pea milk in recent years,” said Waitrose. “Now it’s
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Growing up in Barbados as a little girl I would relish the end of year peak months when my sister and I would descend the wobbly limestone staircase to our family orchard; trying to outrun each other, yanking at the malleable stems of leafy shrubs, tin bowls under arms, popping off little spheres in hues
Imagine a fish species ranked among over fishing, bottom trawling, pollution, and climate change as one of the greatest threats to underwater ecosystems. The expansion of the lionfish in Caribbean waters is “one of the greatest threats of this century to warm temperate and tropical Atlantic reefs and associated habitats,” says National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Achieving health and wellness of my mind, body, and spirit are a focus for me at the moment—and strengthening my immunity is part of that goal. With the gut playing such a prominent role in our immune health, I thought it would be the perfect time to embark on dietary reboot. So, I turned to
This weekend we’re playing with the idea of tasting the component grapes of wines from the Côtes du Rhône, with the twist of tasting them one by one rather than blended together as usual. This experiment isn’t scientific or perfectly constructed, in that it’s unusual to find a wine made from, say, one hundred percent
This is not how you’re supposed to enjoy Rhône style wines. One grape variety at a time, that is, which is what I’m suggesting today as a way to “play” with wine and maybe boost your experience and exposure to less-familiar grapes at the same time. The game here is to parse out some of
Get ready for a wheat market rebound. If U.S. president Joe Biden is correct about a pending war between Russia and Ukraine then expect prices for the grain to jump back to at least the price seen last November of $8.57 a bushel. That’s around 9% higher than recent levels of $7.89. Wheat is used
Many businesses have suffered very much under covid. Not so, at least not so much, the US wine industry, according to the recently published State of the US Wine Industry 2022 report (which is, to a large extent, a look back on 2021). This is the twenty-first year that this fascinating report is published by
How do you get through a week that feels like a never-ending slog? I’ve been making to-do lists for my to-do lists over here, but I want to hear your tips. I had some fun with the weird feature below. A duck breeder that spun off a Covid-19 vaccine developer? Yup, that’s right. Reporting on
Topline Though U.S. economic growth hit its fastest growth rate in nearly 40 years on Thursday, roughly half of Americans surveyed in a recent Gallup poll said that rising prices have caused them financial hardship, while a record number also predicted that inflation would only get worse. Key Facts The U.S. economy grew 6.9% in
For more than two years, human society has been dealing with ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic and that already feels like a long journey. It has killed millions, caused significant human stress, and precipitated economic disruption. Unfortunately the timeline for its resolution is unclear. For the past seventeen years, the Florida citrus industry has been
Topline Climate change will make the planet “drastically” less suitable for growing coffee by 2050, though some areas—including the U.S.—are expected to become more suitable as minimum winter temperatures rise, according to a study published Wednesday by PLOS One. Key Facts Areas highly suitable for coffee growing are expected to shrink by 54% to 60%,
Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT)—controlled by Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi’s Frasers Property—agreed to sell an office tower in the Singapore central business district for S$810.8 million ($603 million) as the company pivots towards warehouse assets amid an e-commerce boom. The 15-story office block, called Cross Street Exchange, on the edge of the Raffles Place business
Alternative protein-focused VC Unovis Asset Management has closed an oversubscribed €146 million second fund, approximately $166 million, with commitments from institutions, impact funds and investors globally, including Invest-NL, Unigestion, Credit Suisse, Fuji Oil, and Griffith Foods. Having recently onboarded the cofounder of General Mills’ venture arm 301 Inc., Pete Speranza, as an operating partner, Unovis
This time of year I love to roast vegetables. If I am not making Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, I am making deeply caramelized broccoli and cauliflower. There’s nothing like roasted broccoli and cauliflower where the tips of the florets are crispy and crunchy and full of flavor. They are so addicting when they’re fresh and hot
The past two years have transformed the global dining scene, and the situation in Rome is no different. While some addresses have sadly closed, it is worth celebrating the courageous entrepreneurs who have withstood many challenges to launch new openings during the pandemic. I’ve enlisted Rome’s leading food writers to highlight new eateries that add
If you’re a fan of fine scotch you ought to know Piers Adam. Although an Englishman by birth, his heart and soul belong to the Speyside of Scotland. Here, under the shadow of some of the world’s most storied single malt producers, this big city nightlife impresario is quietly operating the oldest whisky hotel in
Breakfast as a meal of convenience began long before Zoom calls and WFH routines started impeding on the first meal of the day. From the Middle Ages to the Industrial Revolution, breakfast needed to be a quick meal for the early risers who tended to crops and livestock or travelled far distances for work. By
Indian food dates back to the 19th-century in the UK so it’s no surprise that not only is it one of the nation’s most popular cuisines but the quality is also superb. London’s extensive range of excellent Indian restaurants expands every year, from Michelin-starred eateries to casual dining spots. Tamarind, Trishna, The Cinnamon Club, Benares,
If you are looking for a romantic Valentine’s Day gift, Italian chocolates are among the finest in the world. “Italians are renowned for using only the best ingredients to create their recipes,” says food historian Francine Segan. The same could be said about their chocolates which rely on the finest regional ingredients. “Italy was one