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☆ Jock Zonfrillo: MasterChef Australia judge dies on eve of new series
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo has died suddenly age 46 on the eve of the cooking show’s new series, according to a statement from Australian broadcaster Network 10. The Scottish presenter passed away in Melbourne on Sunday, according to the statement, which gave no cause of death. Zonfrillo joined the popular cooking competition in 2019, and had been due to star in the premiere of the new series on Monday alongside guest judge British chef Jamie Oliver. Perhaps his most high-profile role was on the Australian series of MasterChef, the incredibly popular television program, that in recent years made him a household name in Australia. “I truly enjoyed the time we spent together on MasterChef in Australia,” he wrote on Twitter.

☆ Obama, Spielberg and Springsteen delight Barcelona restaurant staff
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The trio were in Barcelona to attend a concert by pal Bruce Springsteen at Barcelona's Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on Friday night. Obama, Spielberg and Springsteen dined at the Amar restaurant in the Palace Hotel on Thursday. Staff member Pol Perello uploaded a photo of them posing with wait staff and chefs to Instagram with the comment "the pleasure this job brings you!." Spanish news outlets showed the former president and first lady walking hand in hand through central Barcelona surrounded by a large group of security guards. Obama and Springsteen first met on the presidential campaign trail in 2008.

☆ This AI-generated ad for a fake pizza restaurant shows the tech still has a long way to go
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Reddit user posted a pizza ad he made using AI tools like ChatGPT Plus and Midjourney. The ad is for a fake pizza restaurant called "Pepperoni Hug Spot," and shows "people" eating pizza. Well unsurprisingly, the ad for a fake pizza restaurant called "Pepperoni Hug Spot" is not real — it's all AI-generated. The fake pizza restaurant ad was created by a Reddit user named PizzaLater, and was posted to the Midjourney Reddit page. "Our chefs make pizza with heart and special touch," the ad says, not too far off something a normal pizza ad would say.

CNN —President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden capped South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s official state visit with a glamorous state dinner at the White House Wednesday night to celebrate the two nations’ 70-year alliance. May we do it together for another 170 years.”But Biden wasn’t the only leader who took the mic. Following a round of musical performances, his South Korean counterpart joined him on stage to give his own – a karaoke rendition of Don McClean’s “American Pie” – which received a standing ovation from the crowd. The elaborate dinner is the result of weeks of careful diplomatic preparations, with each detail meticulously planned by a team of White House chefs, social staff, and protocol experts. U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden pose with South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee in front of the Grand Staircase of the White House before an official State Dinner, in Washington, U.S. April 26, 2023.

☆ An olive oil startup founder apologized after accusing a rival brand on LinkedIn of copying his squeeze bottle. It's not his first public apology.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The CEO of olive oil startup Graza issued a public apology after a recent LinkedIn post garnered criticism. Andrew Benin accused Brightland, another food startup, of copying Graza's squeeze bottle design on Tuesday. "Andrew, with all due respect, you did not create the squeeze bottle," Alison Kayne, founder of Haven's Kitchen, commented on Benin's post. In an updated version of the post, Benin apologized to Iyer for the accusation, and called the post "out of character." The Graza CEO emailed thousands of customers during the company's first holiday season to apologize for issues like shipping delays and dented bottles.

“We need to have tabletop exercises that go through a variety of scenarios, including possibly nuclear weapons,” a senior official told CNN earlier this month. Leaks loomRecent online leaks of Pentagon documents involving South Korea also loom over the visit. One of the leaked documents describes, in remarkable detail, a conversation between two senior South Korean national security officials about concerns by the country’s National Security Council over a US request for ammunition. Plans and pompWednesday’s events mark just the second state visit of the Biden presidency (Biden hosted French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte in December 2022). President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, Tuesday.

☆ Crab cakes, beef and banana splits: Biden's South Korea state dinner menu unveiled
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Jeff Mason | Thomson Reuters | Jeff Mason Is A White House Correspondent For Reuters. He Has Covered The Presidencies Of Barack Obama | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Guests at President Joe Biden's and first lady Jill Biden's state dinner with their South Korean counterparts will feast on Maryland crab cakes and braised beef short ribs followed by banana splits for dessert, the White House said on Monday. The meal itself will kick off with crab cakes along with cabbage, kohlrabi, fennel and cucumber slaw. "We hope to showcase the harmony of our cultures and our people intertwined," at the dinner, she said. The first lady worked with Chef Edward Lee, author of "Smoke & Pickles" and "Buttermilk Graffiti," along with the White House chefs to design the menu. "The first person I called was my mother," Lee said, noting she had immigrated to the United States from Korea.

☆ Environmental hero’s mission to save the most over-fished sea in the world
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Nell Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Wiping out marine life has damaged the livelihoods of local fishers. Local fishing communities are benefiting from the marine protected area as fish stocks bounce back. He trained local fishers as marine rangers who could monitor the waters for illegal fishing and send alerts to the Turkish Coast Guard. “We became a fishmonger,” says Kizilkaya, adding that the AKD continues to sell “tasty, cheap” lionfish caught by local fishers to restaurants. Kizilkaya hopes that the Goldman Environmental Prize will add momentum to his mission.

☆ Two Chefs on Keeping Alive, and Redefining, Soul Food
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Korsha Wilson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

FREEMAN Definitely more young Black chefs and more women chefs in leadership roles. WILLIAMS I think that it’s important that we get the opportunity to see all facets of Black ingenuity, Black culture, and Black food and hospitality. The best use of my time is learning, growing and sharing something that is very valuable and very important to me. We had food when we had nothing but food. What evolution do you hope to see in food and leadership in restaurant kitchens?

☆ More students are learning to be mechanics, chefs, and construction workers as college enrollment shrinks
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Grace Mayer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Construction, culinary, and mechanic trade programs all saw enrollment increase last year. Across construction, culinary, and mechanic trade programs, all experienced increases in enrollment between spring 2021 to 2022, the study found. Enrollment in culinary programs increased 12.7% and 11.5% in mechanic and repair trade programs over the same time period. Prior to the pandemic, these sectors were experiencing labor shortages in skilled trade workers, particularly in construction, according to data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data. Overall, total college enrollment was down 4.1% from spring 2021 to spring 2022.

☆ 19 Unique Gifts for Women Who Have Everything
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +10 min

“There’s something a little decadent about wearing a matching cashmere set when you’re traveling by plane, for example,” Deyette notes. Note: The earrings can also be purchased as singles if you or your recipient like to mix and match. Constructed of 100% Australian sheepskin upper and footbed, they feel incredibly luxe and confer the benefit of breathable, moisture-wicking materials. “I love lighting this candle when I take a bath or just want to relax with a good book,” she says. It comes with a 72-ounce pitcher and an ice-crushing blade, as well as two single-serve blender cups for beverages on the go.

☆ The eating habits of tech executives: From Mark Zuckerberg's 'kill what you eat' routine to Elon Musk's Diet Coke obsession
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-08 | by ( Grace Kay | Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Some of the richest people in tech have some pretty bizarre eating habits. Elon Musk Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC ImagesJust because billionaires have the money to pay for pricey personal chefs or high-end healthy foods doesn't mean they're adhering to diets that are good for them. While some experiment with the latest health fads —like the Paleo diet and veganism — there are other tech billionaires who enjoy eating chocolate for breakfast or skip eating altogether for days at a time. So when it comes to wealth, you may want to follow the lead of these techies, but think twice when it comes to health.

☆ Think it's too late to switch jobs? Tell that to 'Asia's best female chef'
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( Goh Chiew Tong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Johanne Siy is head chef at one of Singapore's premier dining destinations, Lolla — where Asian-inspired modern European flavors dominate the menu. Ten years on, Siy is now head chef at one of Singapore's premier dining destinations, Lolla — where Asian-inspired modern European flavors dominate the menu. Just last week, she was named "Asia's Best Female Chef" at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 — the first Singapore-based chef to win. Johanne Siy Chef, Lolla"I was just so excited to be in the kitchen. She then built up an impressive resume with stints in New York, Sweden and Denmark before stepping into the role of head chef at Lolla.

☆ The induction range may be a homeowner's next big kitchen cooking upgrade
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( Cheryl Winokur Munk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As energy efficiency goals and financial incentives proliferate, more consumers are warming up to the benefits of induction cooking. Induction cooking is poised to become even more prevalent thanks to financial incentives that make adoption more compelling. Here are some things to know about induction cooking. Many pro chefs prefer itWhile conventional electric ranges have often gotten a bad rap from cooks, professional chefs often favor induction cooking. Another benefit to using induction: only the bottom or the sides of the pan get hot.

[1/5] One of the dishes created by Bolivian chef Marsia Taha and Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez with ingredients from the Amazon, gets served at Gustu restaurant, in La Paz, Bolivia, March 31, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia MoralesApril 3 (Reuters) - In the high altitudes of Bolivia's La Paz, some of South America's top chefs are paying homage to regional Amazonian culinary ingredients including gusanillo, or worm chili, tree bark that tastes like garlic, and honey from stingless bees. At Taha's restaurant Gustu in La Paz, a feast of colors and flavors was carefully spread out on wooden tables decorated with large leaves to celebrate the gastronomic diversity of the Peruvian and Bolivian Amazon. "This is not only a celebration of the Amazon and its biodiversity but of our producers as well. They are the ones who make it possible for these products to arrive to our homes or our restaurants," said Taha.

☆ This award-winning chef has a philosophy that can be applied to any career
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Goh Chiew Tong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Chef Shinobu Namae was awarded the "Icon" award for his contributions to the food world at the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023. The 50-year-old chef tells CNBC Make It about his culinary philosophy and what motivates him to keep learning. Shinobu Namae Chef, L'Effervescence"That is the starting point for my job as a chef: If we do not care about ingredients, we don't cook well. If we don't care about our staff, we don't have a strong team and we will be in trouble," Namae said. "If we don't care about the customer — when a chef just cooks what he likes or she likes … the business won't be successful."

☆ I'm a manager at Google who also goes to culinary school at night. Here's my daily routine and how I manage both.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-29 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

After class, I swap my clogs and chef whites back for my work clothes. I was surprised to learn that chefs don't wear their whites to commute, as doing so would pose a sanitation risk. Class runs for four hours and ends at 11 p.m. Courtesy of Vic Walcott

☆ Asia's 'best restaurants' list is out — and it's no surprise which country made the list 17 times
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-29 | by ( Goh Chiew Tong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

William Drew, director of content for Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, said Japan's strong performance is "no surprise." The top 50 restaurants in AsiaThis year commemorates the 10th anniversary of the "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" list. Asia's top 50 restaurantsThe list of "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" for 2023 are: 1. Ten restaurants that ranked among Asia's best 50 restaurants last year fell into the 51-100 ranking this year. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023Labyrinth also rose 29 spots to No.11, winning the "Highest Climber" award.

☆ I'm a 60-year-old Cirque du Soleil performer. The circus provides chefs and special schools for our families — it feels like I'm always on vacation.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-28 | by ( Ryan S. Gladwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He's been performing his art for 40 years and joined Cirque du Soleil in 2007. We were the first high-wire artists to ever win it, and our prize was to join Cirque du Soleil. In Cirque du Soleil, we always have a backup artist to cover us when we're not fit to perform. The company also takes care of usThe best example of this is in 2007, shortly after we joined Cirque du Soleil. I don't have to cook for myself anymore, as Cirque du Soleil has an amazing kitchen.

☆ Yang Bing-yi: Founder of Din Tai Fung dumpling empire dies, age 96
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-26 | by ( Heather Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Yang Bing-yi, who set up the Taiwanese restaurant chain Din Tai Fung, “passed away peacefully” at the age of 96, the company said in a statement Saturday. He opened a small shop in Taiwan’s capital Taipei with his wife, naming it Din Tai Fung and selling cooking oil and Xiao Long Bao, steamed Chinese soup dumplings often made with pork. It expanded into a franchise, with outlets in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, United Arab Emirates, South Korea and Singapore. Steamed pork dumplings served at Din Tai Fung's Hong Kong branch. Its restaurant at the Taipei 101 skyscraper hosted Hollywood star Tom Cruise in 2013, who dined and joined chefs to make soup dumplings.

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☆ Google workers tell Sundar Pichai “don’t be evil” while conducting layoffs.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Diamond Naga Siu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

While I daydream about getting my culinary education partially comped too, let's dive into today's tech. Googlers tell CEO Sundar Pichai: "Don't be evil." But more than 1,400 Googlers asked their CEO to continue the spirit of the adage by handling layoffs better. They cited Ukraine as an example and urged Pichai to offer extra support for workers who hold work visas. Today, Vice Media is scrambling for a buyer, and its future will likely be determined in the coming months.

☆ I'm a manager at Google by day and culinary student by night. Here's my daily routine, which starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 11 p.m.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

☆ McCormick's red-cap bottles are getting a makeover
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —McCormick, the top-selling maker of seasonings and spices, is giving its iconic red-cap bottles their first makeover in more than 40 years. Shoppers will soon see newly designed bottles that feature updated labeling and a new “snap” cap that the company says keeps spices and seasonings fresher compared to its previous design. McCormick’s new sleeker bottles, which have already begun rolling out in the United States, will first contain its most popular herbs and spices, including cinnamon, garlic powder and crushed red pepper. The inside is getting a makeover, too. “This is a winning proposition from top to bottom and we have tons of consumer research to validate that,” she said.

☆ This woman gave up law to start a restaurant — and turned it into a successful street food chain
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Nisha Katona, founder and CEO of Mowgli Street Food. Her decades of working as a trial attorney didn't feel like work to her, she told CNBC; neither does her current job as the CEO of the popular restaurant chain Mowgli Street Food. The interior of a Mowgli Street Food Restaurant. Nisha Katona Founder and CEO, Mowgli Street FoodBut to Katona, it isn't all about ambition, experience and appearances. The interior of a Mowgli Street Food restaurant.

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