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Health: Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF) Explained

The Independent (February 21, 2024): Studies show that the average British person consumes more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods. Their consumption can cause extreme health issues and early deaths, putting a massive strain on health services across the world.

An evaluation of global dietary guidelines highlights the need for clearer warnings on what common foods fall under the ‘UPF’ banner. Some of them may surprise you. Today, Decomplicated examines what exactly defines ultra-processed foods, the impact they have on both society and the environment, and what can you do to minimize your consumption of them.

Culinary Profile: Kyoto Chef Hisao Nakahigashi

MICHELIN Guide (January 26, 2024) – Every morning, Chef Hisao Nakahigashi ventures into Kyoto’s countryside, exploring the forest and mountains where he has spent his entire life. He gathers fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers for his restaurant’s daily menu.

With the credo of “eat all of what is edible”, this restaurant embraces the concept of fully-use all the parts of ingredients. True advocate of the local producers he works with, chef Nakahigashi’s philosophy transpire in the hassun he plates every day, expressing the rustic beauty of the country through all five senses.

In this Green Star in action episode, we dive into the world of chef Hisao NAKAHIGASHI whose restaurant Sojiki Nakahigashi (草喰なかひがし) – literally ‘herbivorous cuisine’ – is awarded a Green Star and Two Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto & Osaka 2023. Dining here means reconnecting with the environment, fostering a commitment to an eco-conscious life. It offers not only flavorful dishes but also culinary creations that embody mindfulness and a profound respect for nature.

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Culinary Arts: Michelin-Starred ‘Yuu’ In Brooklyn

Eater Videos (December 27, 2023) – At Michelin-starred Restaurant Yuu in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood, chef Yuu Shimano uses Japanese cooking techniques in French cuisine.

Shimano and his team use theatricality and precision to serve a tasting menu that includes amuse-bouche, wagyu, salade de homarde, and more.

France Culture: Périgord Castles & Gastronomy

FRANCE 24 English (December 20, 2023) – With a thousand castles and almost as many churches, France’s south-western Périgord region is a paradise for lovers of ancient stones. Aude, 32, has inherited the fortress of Commarque.

The young Parisian left everything behind to protect this 12th-century monument. Gastronomy is also a key part of life in the Périgord. In this region that cherishes quality produce, chef Pierre Corre cooks black truffles like no one else.

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Food & Travel Tour: Milka Restaurant In Slovenia

MICHELIN Guide (December 13, 2023) – Situated near the Austrian and Italian borders, Milka boasts a superb location overlooking a crystal-clear lake surrounded by mountains in Slovenia.

The restaurant offers a fine gastronomic synthesis of its region and neighbours, all skillfully interpreted and prepared by chef David Žefran, who makes full use of local ingredients. The cuisine served at Milka is revolutionary: David Žefran has had a major influence here, creating tempting dishes in a delightful “boutique experience hotel” which occupies a restored building transformed into a charming and welcoming space where everything has been carefully designed down to the tiniest detail.

Guests eat well (very well!) at Milka, where seasonal produce is of the utmost importance and where much of the focus is on vegetables and freshwater fish. One of the restaurant’s key philosophies states that “engaging responsibly with society and the environment is much more than simply choosing our suppliers carefully – this philosophy underpins every aspect of our gastronomic experience”.

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Restaurant Tour: Making “Po’Boy’s” In New Orleans

Bon Appétit (December 12, 2023) – “The po’boy’s important to the city of New Orleans because New Orleans made it.”

Today Bon Appétit spends the day with Justin Kennedy, general manager of Parkway Bakery and Tavern in New Orleans, preparing to serve the city’s famous poor boy (po’boy) sandwiches.

Filmed on Location at Parkway Bakery & Tavern | 538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

Culture & Food: Honey Production In Malta

MICHELIN Guide (November 14, 2023) – A local product par excellence, Maltese honey represents the country’s history and culinary riches – and no mention can be made of Maltese cuisine without it being referenced.

In this video, beekeepers Ray Sciberras and Jorge Spiteri take us back to the time of the Romans and tell us all about the Apis Mellifera Ruttneri – the Maltese honeybee. We also see how the honey they produce plays a key role at the Camilleri & Sons Bakery, where among the many delicacies, you’ll find delicate Zeppoli Ta’ San Guzepp pastries drizzled with honey.

But it doesn’t stop at pastry, as chef Robert Cassar of the MICHELIN-recommended restaurant Root 81 makes clear. “Honey, in my eyes, is like butter – you can use it with everything,” he says.

France Travel & Culture: Alpine Lake Annecy Tour

FRANCE 24 Films (November 13, 2023) – Nestled at an altitude of 400 metres in the heart of the Alps, France’s Lake Annecy is considered the purest lake in Europe. On its shores, the medieval old town of Annecy is nicknamed the “Venice of the Alps” for its picturesque canals.

Out on the lake, fishermen catch féra, a delicate fish that Michelin-starred chef Jean Sulpice is particularly fond of working with. The forests that surround the lake are also a source of inspiration for the chef, who never misses an opportunity to stroll through them in search of new flavours.

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Artisan Foods: How New York’s ‘Bread Alone’ Bakes 150,000 Loaves Every Week

Eater Films (November 13, 2023) – Nels Leader is the CEO of Bread Alone, an upstate New York bakery founded by his father in 1983. Today, the bakery is committed to the idea that everyone should have access to good bread — a goal it tries to achieve by baking 150,000 loaves every week.

Culinary Istanbul: A Tour Of The Culture In Beyoğlu

MICHELIN Guide (November 8, 2023) – The Beyoğlu Culture Route is a wonderful tribute to İstanbul’s identity through architecture, art, and culture.

An unmissable experience awaits starting from the newly developed Galataport, taking you through the depths of the narrow streets of Karaköy and beyond, through the charm and simplicity and sophistication of İstiklal Caddesi and gradually winding up to the innovative and newly transformed Taksim Square.

Take a walk in this diverse and authentic neighbourhood and feel the vibe of Beyoğlu through discovering 3 restaurants from the MICHELIN Guide selection İstanbul 2022. Let the Mikla’s view, Mürver’s fire and Nicole’s finesse be your guides on the Route and shape your unique perception of this City.

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