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AMSTERDAM/ROTTERDAM, Netherlands: In the middle of Rotterdam’s Merwehaven port where ships used to dock, there now stands a floating dairy farm. A three-storey facility spanning 1,800 square metres, the farm is home to 35 cows and 4 newly born calves since opening in May. With a location that’s very different from the normal rolling green hills, its owners hope to showcase food production that takes place closer to where consumers live and that is done in a “climate-adaptive way”. READ: Tides of change - From fighting against the seas to living with it - How the Netherlands kept itself dry READ: Fending off the floods – 5 things to know about polders and how they could work in Singapore “When cities are flooded, one of the challenges we saw is how to feed major cities with fresh food and reduce transportation,” said founder Peter van Wingerden. “We thought we can help with farms that are built on the water and produce food inside the cities.” To do so, the … [Read more...] about Tides of change: Amid rising sea levels, the Dutch float new initiatives with farms and more homes on water

SINGAPORE: The last time 66-year-old Jerry Yeo took a bite out of an A&W coney dog and sipped their famous root beer float was decades ago. So when American fast-food chain A&W reopened its doors in Singapore on Thursday (Apr 11) after a 16-year hiatus, Mr Yeo and his children trooped eagerly down to Jewel Changi Airport. He was greeted by long, snaking lines of diners - but a 90-minute wait was not about to stop him from getting a taste of nostalgia. "I am not a very patient man, but I was willing to wait an hour and a half for my coney dog and original root beer float," he said. EXPLORE OUR JEWEL CHANGI AIRPORT INTERACTIVE SPECIAL PHOTO SPECIAL: Jewel Changi Airport - a feast for the eyes READ: Jewel Changi Airport opens its doors to first visitors Mr Yeo said he decided to brave the first day of A&W's reopening because of the fond memories he has of the fast-food chain. "I was telling my kids that the very first A&W outlet that we went to … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: The taste of nostalgia lures snaking queues of A&W fans on opening day

Over the last year, and as a direct result of the pandemic, it feels like the market for homemade broths that can be delivered to your doorstep has exploded. Every few weeks or so, I seem to hear or read about another new local entrant. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining. As someone who loves to cook but hates spending time making stock, these high-quality ready-to-use broths are great. The only issue is figuring out which one is best, in terms of taste, nutrition and budget. Of course, taste is entirely subjective. But for my money, my favourite so far has been the broths from Ao Broth. Started by F&B professional and hotelier Justin Aow and his colleague Elaine Heng, the brand launched middle of last year and offers four varieties of broth: Fish collagen, an unseasoned “kids” version, prawn and lobster broth, and clam and flower crab broth. All are great but the prawn and lobster broth in particular has become something I absolutely love. I was excited to catch up … [Read more...] about Creative Capital: This ex-hotelier keeps Singaporeans nourished with tasty broth

*This story has been updated to reflect clarifications from the Ministry of Social And Family Development (MSF) to provide information on some of the profiles who are its current and past SSO clients. SINGAPORE: Rice, hot water and salt to taste. Shanger Pannerchelvam remembers a time when these were the only ingredients his family could afford for dinner. He was only 12 years old. His mother had to stop work as a cleaner at a condominium when artery disease affected her legs. One year later, his father fell into clinical depression and left his fast-food job. Just like that, the family had no breadwinner. Like most adolescent boys, Shanger had a burgeoning appetite - which a small bowl of porridge was unable to satisfy. “I was full of anger as I ate. I’d think to myself, why must I eat this?” he recalled. After dinner, he’d go to sleep. “There was nothing I could do about it. I slept so that I wouldn’t feel any emotions.” That was his only meal of the day. In the morning, … [Read more...] about Why in a cheap food paradise, some Singaporeans are still going hungry

Liquor and freebies were widely distributed at several places across the State to sway voters during the ongoing gram panchayat elections. The Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB), Police and Excise department personnel seized over 50,000 bottles worth lakhs of rupees in the last month alone. SEB Commissioner Vineet Brijlal said that over 5,000 persons who were smuggling Non-Duty Paid Liquor (NDPL) from neighbouring Telangana, Karnataka and other States have been arrested. Besides, SEB officials destroyed 15.68 lakh litres of fermented jaggery wash, 36,577 litres of ID liquor, 7,396 kg of black jaggery, four kg of gold ornaments, 439 gm of diamonds, 57 kg of ganja, 100 kg of silver jewellery and 35 saris, which were reportedly meant for distribution to the voters during the panchayat elections. “The SEB team led by ASP S. Gowthami seized 12,192 bottles of liquor hidden under hay stacks at Chippagiri village in Kurnool district on Saturday. The NDPL was seized from Karnataka State. … [Read more...] about Liquor flows freely ahead of gram panchayat polls