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☆ Stanley Tucci explains why he can't stay out of restaurant kitchens
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-04 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

All-new episodes of “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” starts this Sunday, October 9, at 9 p.m. CNN —Stanley Tucci knows a lot more about food now than he used to. The star was joined by his parents, Stanley Tucci, Sr. and Joan (née Tropiano) for an episode set in Calabria, where his family has roots. “That they appreciate the effort that people go through to grow good food, to raise good food and then to cook good food,” he said of his hopes for his kids. And then cooking good food and sharing good food, all the wonderful things that come from that.”Tucci told CNN he has always had an intellectual curiosity about food.

☆ Influencers are eating ghee by the spoonful. It’s led brands to create their own knockoffs
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Sakshi Venkatraman | Sakshi Venkatraman Is A Reporter For Nbc Asian America. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

In that time, South Asian food experts say, brands have taken notice. The South Asian household staple is now blowing up on health TikTok. Influencers have recorded themselves eating spoonfuls of ghee, posing with the product in stores and promoting it as a new find. “That’s part of the reason why it is important to a South Asian population.”In Hindu ceremonies, it’s a staple. Most of all, it’s an essential component of South Asian comfort food, one that many people can associate with the quick-fix meals of early youth.

☆ This Fall, the Most Comforting Food Is Also the Coolest
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Sarah Karnasiewicz | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

PILLOWY POTATO DUMPLINGS, dusky mushroom soups, plum cakes full of butter: These Slavic soul foods are as much a part of my paternal DNA as my hazel eyes and dark curls. Like clockwork, autumn’s chill triggers my craving for the sweet-and-savory flavors of my people. And it seems a new generation of eaters has decided Eastern European food is not just cozy, but cool. Even before the conflict in Ukraine trained the eyes of the world on the region, back in the early days of the pandemic, chefs Jessica and Trina Quinn launched a pop-up called Dacha 46 from their Brooklyn apartment. Their kapusta piroshki (fried yeast dough filled with caramelized onion, cabbage and carrot) and gravity-defying hazelnut kievsky cakes were drawn from Jessica’s Latvian-Ukrainian-Jewish heritage.

☆ Inside the $250 million penthouse on 'Billionaires' Row'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The three-story mega-home inside Central Park Tower, which spans more than 17,500 square feet, is the country's most expensive listing. The most expensive sale of the year in Manhattan so far is a $74 million penthouse of the new Aman New York condo. Some brokers say the $250 million asking price for Central Park Tower penthouse is unrealistic. Central Park Tower was built by Extell Development, the developer behind several of Manhattan's new super-towers. The Grand Salon at The Penthouse at Central Park Tower Source: Evan Joseph | Central Park TowerThe home has the highest terrace in the world, a glass-rimmed platform soaring 1,460 feet above Manhattan.

☆ Nobel Prize-winning physicist urges Italians to cook pasta with the stove off to save 8 minutes of gas and reduce soaring energy bills
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Expensive energy bills have pushed Italians to cook pasta with the stove switched off. Some chefs reportedly said pasta "will cook really badly" and turn sticky if the heat is turned off. Normally, the heat is kept at a constant high temperature when the pasta and water are in the pan on the stove. The pasta will cook in the pan with a lid on and should be left for an extra minute until it's ready. European governments and some businesses have since implemented various measures to try to reduce power consumption ahead of winter.

☆ Billionaire Sara Blakely's 2 assistants detail all the work that goes into keeping her life running smoothly — and how there's no room for egos
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

They worked together to support Sara Blakely, the Spanx founder and CEO, in all areas of her life. Sara Blakely began researching and developing what would become the popular intimates company Spanx in 1998, with just $5,000 in savings. Behind the scenes, Magazine and Kenya Graham, Blakely's executive assistant for six years in total across two stints, called themselves Blakely's "hype crew." "It's sharing of information, setting up a cadence of meetings, making sure that no one's hoarding information." Kenya and Jamie, the editorial strategist, are in the venue making sure this is the side she likes to sit on.

Most luxury brands could theoretically stop marketing since they can’t produce goods fast enough to meet current demand, but smart marketers are spending more to build long-term equity, Mr. Sproule said. “There’s no filtering, it’s direct-to-consumer, and we think that’s how consumers want to hear from luxury brands,” said Jeff Curry, vice president of marketing, communications and product, in describing Lucid’s marketing strategy. About 300 people who preordered the $300,000 Aston Martin 2022 V12 Vantage sports car attended dinner at the company's main factory in May. Executives said these events for existing customers and even paid events double as marketing functions, because they have the potential to raise luxury brands’ profiles among wealthy consumers. Separately, Aston Martin held a black-tie dinner for people who purchased the 2022 edition of its V12 Vantage sports car.

☆ The true cost of the green crab invasion — and how whiskey can help
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-12 | by ( Brittany Stephanis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Green crabs are wrecking marine ecosystems everywhere from New England to the Pacific Northwest. Environmentalists and chefs are trying to create a market for harvesting and cooking them. One distiller in New Hampshire even makes whiskey with them. Loading Something is loading. That's why environmentalists and chefs are turning them into whiskey and bisques.

☆ From vegan meatballs to ice cream sundaes, airlines are revamping in-flight menus
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-04 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

From vegan meatballs to ice cream sundaes, airlines are offering new options and old favorites to woo returning travelers. The pandemic drove airlines to record losses and had them looking to cut costs wherever possible, such as in-flight food. Chasing high-paying travelersBetter in-flight menus can boost a carrier's image and help it bring more high-paying travelers on board. A plethora of videos have been posted online by airline passengers reviewing meals, plating and service in detail. Veggie and veganEven before the pandemic, airlines were expanding options for travelers who prefer vegetarian and vegan meals.

☆ See Europe's less-crowded destinations as Americans flood the hot spots
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-18 | by ( Terry Ward | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

North Jutland, DenmarkSouthern Europe swells with crowds during summer, and it can also get hot to the point of extremely uncomfortable in July and August. Temperatures in Seville and other spots in southern Spain recently exceeded the 110˚ Fahrenheit mark (43.3 Celsius). MontenegroLeave Croatia’s jam-packed Dubrovnik to the hordes of “Game of Thrones” hangers-on and make for less-trampled spots in neighboring Montenegro instead. It’s just 40 minutes from the popular beaches of Taormina, which are flooded with “White Lotus” fans this summer. There are beaches all around the peninsula, but if you only hit two, Mylopotamos and Fakistra on the Aegean side are the can’t-miss spots.

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☆ Burger King's owner opened its first ghost kitchen in Miami. Meet 7 innovative ghost-kitchen startups expanding the multibillion-dollar segment beyond the models developed by CloudKitchens and Reef Te
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-27 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Burger King's owner recently opened its first ghost kitchen, or digital food hall, in Miami. Meet 7 nontraditional ghost kitchen startups. And, recently, the parent of Burger King, Restaurant Brands International, opened its first ghost kitchen in Miami. These ghost kitchens on wheels, outfitted with cooking equipment and chefs, can be hailed through an app. The company, which ended its partnership with Miami-based Reef Technology this year, is not labeling the facility as a ghost kitchen.

☆ Amex Platinum card review: The best card for airport lounge access and premium travel perks, with an 80,000-point welcome bonus offer and tons of valuable new benefits
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-27 | by ( Sarah Silbert | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +48 min

Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. How to earn points with the Amex Platinum cardThe Platinum Card doesn't have a terribly complicated earning structure. The Platinum Card comes with a welcome offer of 80,000 Membership Rewards® points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. Because it's a premium rewards card, the Platinum Card is harder to get approved for than some other popular cards.

☆ Amex Platinum card review: The best card for airport lounge access and premium travel perks, with a 100,000-point welcome bonus offer and tons of valuable new benefits
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-27 | by ( Sarah Silbert | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +48 min

More Information Earn 100,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $6,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. The Platinum Card comes with a welcome offer of 100,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $6,000 in your first 6 months of card membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. Because it's a premium rewards card, the Platinum Card is harder to get approved for than some other popular cards.

☆ French food: 20 classic dishes everyone needs to try
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-30 | by ( Foren Clark | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +22 min

CNN —The roots of French cooking run deep. Adobe StockThis list of classic French dishes would be incomplete without the inclusion of something from the country’s extensive repertoire of patisserie. Adobe StockNot every French dish can be served all day, but then again, the crepe isn’t just any French dish. Blanquette de veauBlanquette de veau: Tender meat in a creamy, comforting sauce is a go-to dish for French home cooks. A large helping of pot-au-feu is thought to epitomize the spirit of French cooking – that sharing food, wine and conversation with a table full of loved ones is what makes life worth living.

☆ Inside the life of Silicon Valley private chefs who make up to $170,000 to fly on private planes, drive Lamborghinis and live in California mansions
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-25 | by ( Becky Peterson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

"Some want you to be a butler and put slippers by the door," said one private chef who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal. From the NDAs to the high-flying perks and special diets, some of Silicon Valley's private chefs share their experiences. When he turned to private cooking several years ago, he stepped into a different and sometimes surreal world. His business is built on a core tenet of the private-chef world, which is that people who hire private chefs often have more money than they have time. Besides their cooking skills, the most important skill in the world of private chefs is discretion.

☆ Amex Platinum vs Amex Business Platinum: Both offer outstanding welcome bonuses and perks and have the same annual fee — here's how to decide which card is best for you
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-22 | by ( David E. Slotnick | Jasmin Baron | Senior Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +36 min

Keep reading to see how the Platinum Card and the Amex Business Platinum Card differ, and to decide if either is right for you. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. Amex Business Platinum Card: The Amex Business Platinum Card offers a bonus of 120,000 Membership Rewards® points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases with your card within the first 3 months of card membership. Annual feesBoth versions of the Platinum card have the same annual fee, ever since the Amex Business Platinum Card's fee increased to $695. Finally, the Platinum Card and the Amex Business Platinum Card come with a Priority Pass membership**.

☆ This 33-year-old left the U.S. for Bali and lives a ‘life of luxury’ on $2,233 a month—how he spends his money
▼ + stars: | 2022-02-12 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

In 2016, he finished his double master's degree in epidemiology and behavioral science at San Diego State University. Once his visa expired, he traveled to Mexico for four months, then went back to San Diego. 'I'm living a life of luxury'Since moving to Bali, Gbenro has been able to spend more on travel, dining and other hobbies as well as boost his savings. "I'm never worried about money anymore because Bali has a much lower cost of living than the U.S.," he says. For his first nine months in Bali, Gbenro used a tourist visa.

Read more: The Amex Platinum card just increased its annual fee to $695 — but fancy new perks and a 100,000-point offer could take the sting out of itHowever, if you're an active-duty US military member, Amex will actually waive the annual fee for the Platinum Card along with all other Amex cards. The best Amex Platinum card benefitsThe Platinum Card can be incredibly valuable even for non-service members who have to pay the whole fee. Access to these lounges is limited to holders of the Platinum Card, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express , or Amex Centurion cards. Membership Rewards pointsThe Platinum Card earns Membership Rewards points, which are the currency in Amex's loyalty program. Other card benefitsThe Platinum Card comes with a few other benefits that help offset the annual fee.

☆ Insider Life: NYC's rising star broker — Trendy Greek escape — $200,000 tiny homes
▼ + stars: | 2021-08-27 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

It's the last weekend in August and we've got the perfect way to spend it: reading another edition of Insider Life. See what it's like to live a day as a rising real-estate star. The community has exploded during the pandemic, as we've spent more time at home, becoming increasingly aware of how our spaces look and feel. MicroLife InstituteA new tiny-home community outside Atlanta is aiming to change the way people live. The 500-square-foot cottages cost up to $200,000, and are built around communal areas that are designed to encourage socialization among neighbors.

☆ Insider Life: 200K cruise around the world — Luxury ultramarathon — Weddings return
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-30 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

It's that time of week again — settle in for another edition of Insider Life. In today's collection of our best reads, you'll find stories about an around-the-world cruise, a $20,000 ultramarathon, and a woman's time traveling alone through Barbados. He walked us through the differences between Breeze and JetBlue, and gave us an inside look into the low-fare airline. Regent Seven SeasA five-month cruise that takes passengers on a voyage around the world just sold out in less than three hours. Tickets for the cruise, which will hit 31 countries and four continents, started at almost $73,500 per person, and climbed to an astounding $200,00 per person.

“I think in every country in the world, historically, some soups were seen as restorative.”That’s true no matter what you call it. These are CNN Travel’s nominations for 20 of the best soups around the world:Banga | NigeriaBanga is so popular in Nigeria that shops sell ready-mixed packets of spice. By 1930, Nguyen explained, the soup was served with slices of raw beef cooked gently in the broth. Today, beef pho remains the most beloved version in Vietnam, with options that include the original raw beef, a mix of raw and cooked beef, brisket and tendon. Slip them into a bowl of beef broth for a world-class soup that includes tender beef, pale slices of radish, chili oil and fresh herbs.

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☆ Italian food: Classic dishes everyone needs to try
▼ + stars: | 2021-02-17 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +24 min

CNN —Think of Italy and you’re likely to think of food first and all the beautiful places to see second. The original ancient recipe is protected by the Azdore, “pasta priestesses” who prepare fresh tagliatelle for clients each day across the region at fresh pasta boutiques. Malloreddus alla CampidaneseMalloreddus alla Campidanese is a tasty gift from the Italian island of Sardinia. ShutterstockHand-made squared ravioli with zig-zag edges filled with roasted meat, these are usually eaten either with veal broth, a rich meat sauce or with butter and sage. Pasta, meat, cheese, vegetables, tortellini, eggs, sausages and even fish are mixed together with besciamella sauce and placed inside the dough, which is then folded and cooked in an oven.

☆ The sales pitch a high-tech coffee startup used to raise $1.6 million and increase sales
▼ + stars: | 2021-02-08 | by ( Larissa Zimberoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Voga Coffee has raised $1.6 million to fund its mission to get into coffee shops around the world. Unfortunately, the industry has taken quite a hit, with one research firm reporting the pandemic wiped out a quarter of coffee shop's sales in 2020. For the first time in nine years, the total number of coffee shops in the US is on the decline, according to Bloomberg. Its invention, called Ground Control, is a high-tech batch brewer that aims to produce a more consistently delicious cup of coffee. Adopting the technology, the company argues, would allow cafés to brew coffee at a faster clip and charge a higher price for a top-notch brew.

☆ This carbon steel pan combines the best traits of cast iron skillets and stainless steel pans — after using it myself, I get why professional chefs love it
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-20 | by ( Connie Chen | Sally Kaplan | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Learn moreWith Made In's Blue Carbon Steel Pan ($69), you don't have to choose between your favorite stainless steel pan or cast-iron skillet because it combines the best properties of both. You season and maintain it like a cast iron pan, and over time it'll develop a nonstick surface. Carbon steel is a hybrid of stainless steel and cast iron that combines the best properties of each. Made InDon't get me wrong, my stainless steel pans and cast iron skillet still have their place in my kitchen. After trying Made In's carbon steel cookware, it's easy to see why carbon steel pans are so often used in professional kitchens.

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☆ A day in the life of a 'billionaire's magician,' who's hired to fly around the world and entertain the elite
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-04 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Dan Chan has branded himself as the "billionaire's magician" — he's performed globally for the ultra-rich and their families and friends, commanding top rates for magic shows. I've been on private yachts and flown around the world to entertain celebrities, three-star Michelin-rated chefs, athletes, and movie stars. We sometimes perform together with him in charge of the kids while I entertain the adults. Corporate clients can often pay more because it's a tax write-off to entertain their staff, which helps them build their empire. For billionaire clients that hire you to entertain at a private party, the dynamic is different.

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