Stir-Frying Without a Wok

Good morning. I loved this column Genevieve Ko wrote for the newspaper that we sent to the plant yesterday, printed overnight, stuffed into blue bags and hurled in the direction of our home-delivery subscribers’ front doors this morning. It’s about how she’s keeping the culinary traditions of her immigrant parents alive, adapting Western kitchen equipment…

Top 10 UK Vegan & Vegetarian Sweets And Chocolate

Have you recently become a vegan? Making such a decision doesn’t necessarily mean you should give up your favourite sweets. Nowadays, the majority of UK confectionery brands have become aware of the importance of introducing vegan-friendly treats. These candies and gummies are free from gelatin, palm oil, artificial colours, and synthetic flavours. Instead, they feature organic…

Desperate for Workers, Restaurants Turn to Robots

Bear Robotics, which makes the Servi robot, has seen demand skyrocket, said Juan Higueros, co-founder and chief operating officer. Aside from Sergio’s restaurants, he’s fielded inquiries from casinos, restaurant chains, arenas and even senior living residences, desperate to assist overworked staff. “Burnout is becoming a very big problem for restaurant staff,” he said. Peanut Robotics,…

Heath’s Shades of Winter

Heath Ceramics has history. The company was created in Sausalito, Calif., in 1948, by Edith Heath, a potter and artist, and her husband, Brian Heath. It has long been known for its simple, utilitarian shapes and often neutral glazes; the pieces fit seamlessly in the midcentury aesthetic. The company suffered some hard times, but in…