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It's so easy to whip up a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. You can customize it to your liking, which means everyone has their own way of making it. Whether you're a devotee of steel-cut oats or you always err on the side of savory, oatmeal style is a very personal thing.
So in the spirit of personal preference, I present to you seven things I never do to my oatmeal. Maybe it's just me, or maybe you too will find some extra oatmeal love in avoiding these things.
Regardless of whether you're bringing up baby chef in training, or expanding your own repertoire, when talking basic kitchen skills, we like to start with breakfast. After all, how can you accomplish anything without a solid breakfast? Here are 10 skills to master that will help you survive and thrive first thing in the morning.
Eggs, oatmeal, smoothies, yogurt, and toast are breakfast staples that we all know and love, likely leading many of us to undervalue their prowess when it comes to powering up our weekday mornings. If waffles, pancakes, and cinnamon rolls are the superstars of Saturday and Sunday, then these five favorite foods are the champions of weekday breakfast.
These staple ingredients are champions not only for their nutritional value — they keep us fuller longer or amp up the morning with protein — but also because they can be prepared in a variety of exciting ways.
Jim PaullMmm
There is magic in making broth. With a wave of time's wand, a humble handful of vegetables and seasonings transform plain water into a nourishing elixir, building the foundation for a light, satisfying soup. Enhance that broth with spicy fresh ginger, citrusy lemon peel, and savory shiitake stems to get yourself over the midweek hump. Simmer the broth all day to extract the flavor and nuance from the vegetables. Stir in silky cubes of tofu, chopped bok choy, and nutty soba noodles just before serving for a soup that is both energizing and restorative.
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This is my favorite kind of dinner. It is one that you will smell far before you have the chance to taste it. The bright scent of citrus and the rich, pungent aroma of garlic swirl through the kitchen to create eager anticipation that builds by the minute. The result is juicy pieces of chicken gilded with a velvety sauce bursting with lemon and infused with a rich, roasted garlic flavor.
Jim PaullMmmmmm
We often see mushrooms as a welcome addition to an already tasty side dish or protein on a menu, but we forget they are delicious all on their own. Well move over, mushroom risotto, mushroom lasagna, or even beef Wellington with that thin layer of tasty mushroom paste below the surface! Sometimes we just want mushrooms. Plain and simple.
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Jim PaullSomeone is getting payed.
PETALING JAYA: The Petaling Jaya mayor should have referred the dispute over development plans for the Lorong Sultan A&W site to the state government instead of relying on provisions prioritising the decision of the one-stop centre (OSC) committee, says a Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) councillor.
Referring to the incident on Monday in which he was ejected from a full board meeting, Sean Oon said Petaling Jaya mayor Mohd Azizi Mohd Zain wanted to “shut the matter down” based on OSC provisions that say the committee’s decision is final.
“By right, he should refer the matter to the state government because we have voiced our objections,” he said, adding that this was provided for in the Local Government Act 1976.
Speaking to FMT, he warned that the incident would set a precedence for future decision-making processes if left unaddressed.
The meeting in question was said to have convened to decide on a recent OSC ruling which approved the development plans of landowner KUB Malaysia Bhd for the A&W site.
The councillors reportedly disagreed with the approved 1:8 plot ratio.
Following Oon’s ejection, another 10 members decided to walk out of the meeting in protest.
‘Decision based on an impossible score’
Oon said under MBPJ’s point system, KUB had scored 7.2 out of the full eight points, with the deficit reportedly due to KUB’s inability to fit a park within the development area.
However, Azizi had not explained why he wanted to give the landowner the full eight points when it was only allowed 7.2, he said.
“If he wanted to give (KUB) 8.0, he had a duty to inform the other councillors why. He didn’t explain that.
“This is a decision made on an impossible score. Yet, the mayor chose to approve it.
“We want the state to look at the matter, whether the mayor has acted ultra vires – beyond his power – and whether the council can send the proposal to the OSC for a relook. We want it to be discussed again.”
As a next course of action, Oon said, the councillors had brought the matter to the state government and were awaiting feedback.
‘Why 25 councillors if decisions are made by 4?’
Oon added that only four of the 25 councillors were part of the OSC committee.
“Including the mayor, there are five persons in the OSC. Twenty-one councillors were not in the OSC meeting. We deserve to know what was discussed and why such decisions were made.”
Noting that councillor Derek Fernandez had not been present at the meeting, Oon asked why there were 25 councillors if decisions could be made by four people.
“The reason why the remaining councillors’ feedback is important is to ensure there are proper checks and balances within the local council,” he added.
“We can’t put too many people in the OSC. It would make things very messy. So we put five, but it does not mean that these five have all the power to decide what happens in the entire Petaling Jaya.”
Oon said his removal from the board meeting was against the Local Government Act 1976, and that Azizi had not followed the necessary procedures before ejecting him.
Saying the mayor failed to issue a mandatory warning before ejecting him, Oon claimed he had been singled out because he took up Azizi’s “invitation” to be relieved as chair of the meeting.
“He kept repeating to me that if we were not happy with him chairing the full board meeting, we could vote for him to be removed as the chairperson of the meeting.
“So the fourth time he said it, I proposed that he be removed. That was when he signalled for the auxiliary police to remove me.”
‘Never before in MBPJ history’
According to Oon, no councillor had ever before been expelled in the history of MBPJ.
He also asked why the board meeting was treated differently from meetings in the past.
“Why did he stop the press from recording? Why did the mayor chase reporters out from the meeting?” he said, adding that the recording of the full board meeting had been taken off the MBPJ website.
It is common practice for meeting proceedings to be posted on the site for those who missed the live streaming.
Fellow MBPJ councillor Cynthia Gabriel also said the walkout was unprecedented.
She said the Selangor menteri besar should instruct that the matter be brought back to the OSC committee for review.
“He also needs to demand explanations from the mayor and institute disciplinary action if he is found to have abused his power.
“This is the first time councillors have walked out of a full board meeting,” she said.
If flight attendants are front-line defenders, Emirates first-class flight attendants are the airline’s elite forces.
In Emirates’ first-class suites, top-notch customer service is as much a part of the Emirates “wow factor” experience as innovations like the digital virtual windows. Joanna Collins, a Dubai-based British flight attendant, recently shared some of the rigorous demands required to qualify for “special ops” within the award-winning airline.
Every passenger has a dossier
Before each flight, the flight attendants review the customers who will be traveling on board, including any VIPs. The flight attendants learn their names and any relevant information, which is also accessible through on-board tablets. In-flight, the tablets are also used to record their food preferences, dietary requirements, any hobbies, their incoming and outbound destinations, and even whether or not the passengers will be tired on the next leg of their travels. The information is then passed along to the next crew.
Passengers occasionally make strange requests. “I did have a couple ask if they could use a crew cart to rock their baby to sleep”, Collins said. “I told her that I would love to help, but it unfortunately wouldn’t fit our safety procedures.”
First-class calls for serious foodie training
Emirates’ first-class silver service dining calls for flight attendants to know in-depth about the cuisine and service they provide.
“In First Class, we have ‘silver service’ dining, so appetizers, main courses, and desserts are all served at different times, and customers can ‘dine on demand’ whenever they want. We’re taught all the etiquette about cutlery and the different plates used for each course.”
“When you’re serving things like Dom Perignon and Bordeaux, you need to have a thorough understanding of what you’re pouring. We need to know the difference between old world and new world wines, as well as champagnes, bourbons, whiskeys, and other spirits.”
There’s a dress, makeup, and jewelry code
First-class flight attendants may sport nude or light pink polish, or a French manicure. However, Emirates is very particular about the red associated with its brand, and red nail polish shades must fall within guidelines set by the Imaging and Grooming Department.
“An ‘Emirates red’ lipstick with lip liner is required,” Collins said. “We like to use Mac’s Russian Red because it stays for a long time.”
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Eyeshadow must be either black or beige, and liquid eyeliner with the signature “flick” is recommended. Some flight attendants prefer a more natural look, while others opt for a bolder, creative look. The airline even offers makeup and skincare classes.
Hair must be pinned back either in a French twist or a bun, which can be dressed up with a red scrunchie. Pearl earrings, diamond or crystal studs, and simple watches are the only jewelry allowed.
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The standard uniform is a skirt and jacket set paired with a white shirt, and topped off with a hat and scarf. Every crew member wears the same color except for the chief flight attendant, also known as a purser, who wears brown.
Flight attendants are required to wear heels in the airport and during the boarding process, but are allowed to change into red flats after take-off if they prefer. After take-off flight attendants also change into “service attire”, swapping the standard uniform jacket for a vest.
Feature photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP/Getty Images
Jim PaullMmmm
Despite what some Texans believe, the best chili is one where beans take center stage and vegetables get some of the spotlight. So for this number, pinto and kidney beans kick things off by spending the day simmering in a warmly spiced tomato broth. By the time you lift the lid after a long day, you will find the beans tender and the liquid thickened. Half a poblano pepper and a dash of chili powder lend a mild heat, but the secret to making this chili sing is the last-minute addition of sweet corn kernels and a splash of apple cider vinegar.
The heat of this vegetarian chili quickly thaws frozen corn kernels, preserving the pop of fresh, sweet flavor. The zing of apple cider vinegar wakes up the earthy, umami-rich flavors that mellow during cooking. Chili is a thick, hearty one-pot meal best cooked low and slow, so put away the Dutch oven and plug in the slow cooker for this one.
Jim PaullNice
We've been talking about Lidl, a chain of German grocery stores, for quite some time now. And we were especially excited when the first ones opened up in the United States this past summer.
If you still haven't been — and happen to live close enough to one of their few U.S. stores — it's really worth checking out. You can find great deals on fresh produce, inexpensive spices, massive family packs of chicken, and a bunch of fun things in the Lidl Surprises section. Go on February 1, specifically, and you'll find one Lidl Surprises item we're extra pumped about.
Jim PaullFrom the Star, the national planetarium is open for this with EXACT times. Go figure this is possible but not when Ramadan starts. 😂
"The eclipse phase of the moon will begin at 7.48pm until 11.11pm and the total lunar eclipse will begin at 8.51pm before reaching its maximum phase at 9.29pm and end at 10.07pm," the National Planetarium said in a statement.
Jim PaullHe will shortly be packed in a flat box and buried with his beloved raskog.
STOCKHOLM: Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad, who built a global business empire with revolutionary flat-pack furniture and was known for his contempt for taxes, died aged 91, the Swedish furnishing giant said on Sunday.
The company said in a statement that Kamprad “passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones” at his home in the southern Swedish region of Smaland on Saturday “following a brief illness”.
“His legacy will be admired for many years to come and his vision – to create a better everyday life for the many people – will continue to guide and inspire us,” Jesper Brodin, CEO and president of the Ikea Group, said in the statement.
Born in 1926 to a farming family in the southern Swedish region of Smaland, Kamprad founded the company at age 17.
Despite his enormous success and wealth, Kamprad’s modest spending habits bordered on the obsessive.
In 1973 he fled Sweden’s higher tax structure for Denmark before seeking even lower taxes in Switzerland.
Starting in 2010 Kamprad gradually made way at the helm of the company for his three sons, finally returning to live in Sweden in 2014.
Kamprad announced in 2013 that he would be stepping down from the board of Inter Ikea, owner of the furniture giant’s concept and brand, and his youngest son became chairman.
The Consortium of Investigative Journalists in 2014 cited leaked tax files from Luxembourg when it identified Ikea as one of the giant multinationals fingered for corporate tax avoidance by shuffling money to tax havens.
Last year, the European Commission announced that it had launched an investigation into Ikea’s tax deals in the Netherlands.
The group insists that it complies fully with national and international tax regulations.
Kamprad was also known for his ties to the Swedish Nazi party during his early days.
Sweden was neutral in World War II, and its Nazi party remained active after 1945. The Ikea founder said he stopped attending its meetings in 1948.
If you're searching for a grab-and-go breakfast that's full of all the delicious things you would put in on omelet on a leisurely weekend morning, look no further than these breakfast muffins. Loaded with breakfast sausage, wilted baby spinach, tart apple, and sharp cheddar cheese, these savory muffins smell like a freshly baked quiche and make sure you get in some protein, fruit, and even greens for breakfast.
Jim PaullBecause you can't get too fat.
In the battle of giant foods, we should always bet on Costco. Last week TJ Maxx made headlines by selling 22 pounds of chocolate in a bag big enough to wear as a poncho. When I heard about the chocolate bag I thought nobody would ever be able to top the decadent absurdity, but I should have known Costco would show up to say, "You think that's wild? Hold my drink."
That's right — you can now buy a cookie butter cheesecake that weighs more than three pounds from Costco, and it only costs $7.
Jim PaullMkay
Le Creuset has been having a lot of fun with Disney lately. After the successful launch of two Disney Princess collections, Le Creuset has announced that its newest limited-edition project is a Mickey Mouse collection in honor of the mouse's 90th anniversary.
Jim PaullHahahahahaha. Because those "unique skills" are always needed in today's military theater. "...drink snake blood, roll in glass, break bricks with their heads, walk on fire, and more, in a rare military demonstration on Wednesday meant to show the unique skills of Indonesia’s military."
JAKARTA: US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis saw Indonesian troops drink snake blood, roll in glass, break bricks with their heads, walk on fire, and more, in a rare military demonstration on Wednesday meant to show the unique skills of Indonesia’s military.
Pentagon chiefs are accustomed to seeing foreign forces carry out more routine military demonstrations during foreign travel and, ahead of Wednesday’s event, the press travelling with Mattis was expecting a hostage rescue drill.
The ceremony at Indonesia’s armed forces headquarters was far more theatrical, however, even featuring a blindfolded soldier shoot out a balloon held between the legs of one of his colleagues. At least one shot missed, although no one appeared injured.
To the sounds of beating drums, the Indonesian soldiers performed a series of gripping martial arts techniques, breaking what appeared to be concrete bricks with their heads. They also smashed stacks of burning blocks with their hands.
Perhaps the highlight was a demonstration involving live snakes, which Indonesian forces brought out in bags and scattered on the ground, just feet from where Mattis was standing. That included a King Cobra, which widened its neck as it if were going to attack.
The soldiers then cut off the snake heads and fed the snake blood to each other, as the crowd looked on. At least one Indonesian soldier bit a snake in half.
At the end of the demonstration, to the tune of the movie “Mission Impossible,” the Indonesian forces carried out a hostage rescue operation, deploying stealthily from helicopters – with police dogs. The dogs intercepted the gunman.
“As you can see, the dogs bit the terrorist,” the narrator concluded.
Mattis did not immediately comment on the demonstration, which came at the end of a three-day visit to Indonesia. He travels next to Vietnam.
Jim PaullHmmm
Ever since former Time Warner executive Tony Fernandes acquired then-bankrupt AirAsia in 2001 for the sum of one ringgit, about 25 US cents, the Malaysia-based airline has been expanding at a breakneck pace. What started as a company with $11 million in debt has since been transformed into one of the largest carriers in Asia, moving 36 million passengers per year with a fleet of Airbus single-aisle jets.
In 2007, Fernandes launched the low-fare, long-haul offshoot AirAsia X, which is also growing fast — it carried 1.49 million passengers in the third quarter of 2017, a jump of 23 percent from the same quarter a year earlier. TPG reviewed its Premium Flatbed product in 2015, but when the carrier announced a 2017 expansion to the USA, we wanted to check out its economy class. After seeing the rapid expansion of low-cost carriers like WOW, Norwegian and Primera Air to Europe, I wondered if this could be the start of $200-$400 round-trip flights between North America and Asia. Having flown the carrier numerous times on shorter flights within Asia, I was curious to see how I’d feel after spending a combined 14 hours in economy.
As of now, AirAsia X’s service to the United States will only get you as far as Hawaii. I decided to book a one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Honolulu (HNL), which included a small stopover of two hours in Osaka, Japan (KIX).
The AirAsia website is easy to navigate and much easier than booking over the phone. I wanted to experience this flight as economically as possible so I booked the AirAsia “low fare” which is the most basic economy fare. Similar to most low-cost carriers, I was presented with a range of upgradeable options during the booking process, such as Premium Flex, but I ignored them.
The AirAsia baggage policy permits passengers to bring one piece of cabin baggage and a personal item for a combined weight that must not exceed 7 kilos, or 15.4 lbs. To save money I brought only a backpack and small bag that fit within these restrictions. In total, the one-way flight set me back 1236 MYR ($313.96 US).
The only additional upgrades I bought were two meals I purchased during booking for 18 MYR ($4.57 USD). If you are going to buy a meal, don’t wait until you are on the plane. Not only are the prices significantly higher, but a different menu is used on the Kuala Lumpur to Osaka leg, with prices starting at $16.
I paid using my Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card, primarily for the incredibly valuable Visa Infinite perks like trip delay protection. If my flight was canceled or delayed by more than 12 hours I could have up to $500 to cover incidentals like meals and accommodations.
AirAsia’s main hub is in KLIA2, the low-cost carrier terminal at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. You’ll want to give yourself plenty of time as the terminal is quite vast and can be overwhelming.
The AirAsia computer system was down for quite a while causing all customer service lines to become extremely long. Having now missed my flight, I proceeded to the customer service desk for rebooking. The next flight to Honolulu wasn’t for another two days and would cost me an additional $400. With nothing but time on my hands, I decided to check Air Asia’s contract of carriage for assistance.
My confirmation email and the AirAsia website indicated that a web check-in would be available. I was able to find language in the contract of carriage indicating that AirAsia did not uphold its end of the contract by sending the incorrect check-in information. I had to wait roughly two hours to speak with a supervisor. When one did finally arrive, he did not have the authority to help me in any way. It was only after speaking with the director of all operations for AirAsia at the terminal that I was given a hotel accommodation and rebooked at no additional charge. During my wait, the entire AirAsia ticketing system crashed for a chaotic period of about 90 minutes.
Two days later I returned to the airport for my flight. Check in at KLIA2 is done according to the destination. You’ll need to find the check-in area for departures to the United States. After check-in, I proceeded to the immigration checkpoint where my cabin luggage was checked once more. If immigration discovers that your bags are overweight, you’ll be forced to return to check in—and if you’re rushing, this isn’t the ideal situation, to say the least. Be sure you follow AirAsia’s baggage specifications to the letter as they can be quite strict.
The immigration line for my flight was pretty quick — I spent five minutes total in line — but on unlucky days I’ve whiled away up to 30 minutes waiting for my turn. Allocate ample time for this procedure just in case the lines are longer than usual.
Thanks to my Ritz-Carlton Visa I have a Priority Pass membership, which grants me access to more than 1,000 lounges around the world. On this route, I had access to a total of three, but in Kuala Lumpur I went straight to the gate, because there’s a second security check after the lounge area. Considering I’d already missed one flight due to being held in line, I decided not to risk it.
In Honolulu, there are two Priority Pass lounges. Nearest my arrival gate was the IASS lounge, which was an utter disappointment — an outdated design with few refreshments.
I do not recommend this lounge at all. Even though it’s very close to the gate, there’s not much of a reason to visit. The Plumeria lounge is much farther but it’s much nicer. If you have the luxury of time, I’d recommend taking the 10-minute walk to give the lounge a look.
I was permitted access to the gate only after my boarding pass and passport were inspected again. The waiting area was massive, with more than enough room to accommodate all the passengers.
I was pretty disappointed though to discover that there were no places to charge your electronics. You need to be fully charged and ready to go by the time you arrive at the waiting area because you won’t find a single socket or plug. In the middle of the waiting area, there were two computers with free internet, but in this day and age, those are far less useful than charged batteries.
AirAsia employs a “hurry up and wait” boarding system. Although you’re assigned a specific boarding group, these were somehow ignored and passengers conglomerated en masse to board the plane. This resulted in quite the line at the jet bridge. I stood for about 20 minutes before reaching my seat.
In Osaka, the boarding process was identical to that of Kuala Lumpur: boarding groups were ignored and a long line snaked along the gate.
AirAsia uses Airbus A330-300s on trans-Pacific flights. It’s a long-haul twinjet, but it can’t reach Honolulu nonstop, hence the fuel stop in Osaka. This one was surprisingly comfortable despite seating 377 people, a relatively high number for an A330. This one, with the Malaysian registration 9M-XXY, had been delivered new in 2015.
The seats were well padded, with no sign of wear and tear, and the headrests were adjustable, which is a big plus for me. Legroom was an industry- standard 32 inches, but the way Air Asia X manages to cram in 365 coach seats is by reducing width and laying them out in 3-3-3 rows, as opposed to the 2-4-2 found on most A330s with full-service carriers. The other 12 seats are in the Premium section in 2-2-2 layout.
The cream-and-red interior was pretty, although the rest of the plane’s design isn’t really anything to write home about. Luckily I had an entire row to myself between KUL and KIX.
As mentioned, AirAsia is rather restrictive on what you can carry on board and as a result, the overhead compartments tend to be empty.
During the first leg of my flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Osaka (KIX) the plane was relatively empty. The second leg however was almost completely full making for a cramped, uncomfortable 7-hour flight.
There is no in-flight entertainment on Air Asia X, so you have to bring your own screens. The seat pocket houses a few brochures, and there’s not even a screen for in-flight movies like in the old days. You can rent a tablet for the duration of the flight at RM60 ($12.44 USD), with a few movies and some music. I came prepared with fully charged devices (plus backup power banks, because power is available only in Premium) and an external hard drive filled with entertainment. I watched two movies, slept comfortably across three seats, and before I knew it I arrived in Japan.
You’re not allowed to bring in outside food or drinks, which I found odd because there aren’t very many carriers that discourage this. I strongly suggest you take the prepaid food option, but that’s only because you’ll pay more later, not because the food is any good. I ordered the Nasi Lemak and the Nasi Dagang. The food was dry and salty, and the texture and consistency were appalling.
As for the Osaka to Honolulu leg, either purchase meals during booking or risk paying $16 while on board the flight. The food is different, but just as bad. Finally, AirAsia does not offer alcoholic beverages for purchase.
AirAsia does a good job of offering a functional product at an incredibly low price. For shorter routes within Asia where comfort is not as important, this seems to work well. As the carrier expands to longer international routes I’d like to see AirAsia put more of an effort into customer comfort and service. No access to quality food and entertainment isn’t a big issue on flights under four hours, but when you are in the sky for 14 hours, even a minimalist traveler like myself is bound to go stir-crazy. In terms of customer service, the staff’s sometimes shaky English and haphazard company procedures won’t necessarily be a problem until you have a major issue, like I did.
However, with the only US destination being Hawaii, you’d be forced to book another flight to get on the US mainland. Considering that, Air Asia X may only be marginally cheaper than legacy airlines — until it eventually lands in the continental US.
Feature photo of Air Asia Airbus courtesy byeangel via Wikimedia Commons
Jim PaullMmm tastes like puppies.
If you are obsessed with cute dogs and beautiful food, as most of us are, you're going to love this insanely cute new Instagram account, Dogs in Food. The account is exactly what it sounds like; it's just a page full of photos of dogs in food. But it's really cute, and the food all looks delicious.
Have you heard of bullet journaling? I hadn't until recently, but it's a methodology I can get on board with. It's a practice that's half about productivity and half about mindfulness, getting yourself organized so you can do more of what you want to do and less of the stuff that doesn't matter. For this story, I got to speak with Ryder Carroll, the man responsible for creating this phenomenon. He evolved this system little by little to get his own life under control, and found that others wanted to adopt it, too.
Pembuat roti baguette tradisional dari Perancis mahu makanan tersebut disenarai dalam makanan dilindugi Pertubuhan Pendidikan, Sains dan Kebudayaan Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (Unesco).
Seruan itu juga disokong Presidennya, Emmanuel Macron supaya ia diiktiraf sebagai antara khazanah budaya dunia.
“Ia menjadi makanan dicemburui seluruh dunia. Ia patut disenaraikan dalam mengekalkan tradisi pembuatan dan mengiktiraf pembuat tradisionalnya,” katanya pada satu temuramah dengan stesen radio tempatan di Paris seperti dipetik BBC.
Ia dilakukan ekoran kejayaan piza Naples dari Itali yang berjaya dimasukkan ke senarai makanan dilindungi daripada globalisasi oleh Unesco tahun lalu.
Menurut pembuat baguette tradisional, ia bukan sekadar nama atau bentuk roti tersebut tetapi resipi dan cara pembuatannya juga harus dijaga.
Manakala, Presiden Konfederasi Kebangsaan Patisseries Perancis, Dominique Anract berkata cara pembuatan baguette secara komersial di pasar raya dan bakeri tertentu menjadikannya tidak selesa.
“Roti tersebut dibekukan, sesetangahnya dari Romania atau mana sahaja dan tidak dibuat mengikut seni sepatutnya,” katanya.
Roti baguette tradisional sudahpun dilindungi bawah undang-undang 1993 di Perancis dan bagi menepati kriteria pembuatan, ia hanya dibuat menggunakan 4 bahan, tepung gandum, air, yis dan garam.
Tegasnya, ia tidak boleh menggunakan bahan pengawet mahupun dibekukan.
Jim Paull😂 😂 😂 👌 👍 👍 👍
If you made it through the holiday season without buying a new smartphone (or getting one as a gift) you may be itching for an upgrade. And if you’re an Apple fan, go crazy—we probably won’t see a new iPhone until late-2018 anyway—but if you’re an Android user you should wait, at least until the Galaxy S9 arrives next…
After so many failed attempts, I've finally succeeded at meal planning. The tricky part hasn't been sticking to it (that's going quite well), but rather planning for lunch. Usually lunch is a salad, but it has to be one I really want to eat (read: one I won't ditch for whatever the office decides to order).
Eventually I learned the secret to a salad I'd actually stick with is a topping that's hearty enough to make a salad feel like a meal, and one I can make a big batch of ahead of time. Here are five toppings that do just that.
Jim PaullYou shouldn't be able to see the back of the fridge. Everyone knows that.
Meal planning and meal prep are regular parts of my weekend routine. They're the steps that make getting weeknight dinners on the table easier, and even help me spend less at the grocery store. These two steps are talked about a lot, often together, and for good reason — they really go hand-in-hand. But there is an important point that sets them apart.
Not all salads are created equal. For me to eat one for lunch, it really has to hit home; it has to fuel me, satisfy me, and make me feel alright with the fact that the girl in the cubicle next to me has just reheated the most amazing-smelling lasagna ever. That's why I'm pretty excited about this teriyaki chicken salad from Heather Christo. I'm pretty sure this salad will be a lunchtime favorite as well as a weeknight staple!
Jim PaullMeowow
SHAH ALAM: Police arrested the owner and manager of a pet retailing business in Section 14 here today for their alleged involvement in a feline investment scam in three states, involving losses of RM1.56 million.
Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation principal assistant director SAC S Sasikala Devi said the two men, aged 55 and 34, were at the premises during the raid, and they were arrested following police reports by 35 victims.
She said the two men were also believed to be responsible for disseminating information on the cat investment scheme since last year.
According to Sasikala, the scam deceived victims into “purchasing” imported cat breeds to be reared at the shop, promising returns of up to 70% from the subsequent sale of the offspring.
“Victims are duped into ‘purchasing’ imported breeds of cats, among them the ‘Maine Coon’, ‘British Shorthair’ and ‘Pedigree’.
“The prices ranged from RM7,000 to RM30,000, for mating with other types of cats at the premises.
“However, after a year, the victims did not receive the lucrative proceeds from the sales of the cats as promised. This prompted them to lodge a police report,” she told reporters here today.
Sasikala said two other branches of the company in Johor Bahru and Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, were also raided today, but the premises in Kuala Lumpur was found to have closed down two months ago.
“From the raid at the two premises (in Shah Alam and Johor Bahru), police seized various related documents, including reference certificates of the cat breeds.
“Microchips containing information regarding the cats involved were affixed to each animal.
“Police believe there are many more cat owners who have been deceived through this scheme.
“The victims are advised to come forward to assist in investigating the fraud case because it is understood there are several other branches of the pet shop.
“So far, only victims from the three premises have lodged reports,” Sasikala said.
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