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The Herald Scotland
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Edinburgh's 'Brazil-in-a-box' is a must visit lunch spot
As for Edinburgh? There's a little spot that describes itself as 'Brazil-in-a-box', bringing a taste of South America to the capital city. Located in a green police box on Lauriston Place, at Tupiniquim you'll find a menu of savoury crêpes filled with fresh, healthy ingredients that the team promises will 'brighten up your day'. Taking some time to scout out quick bites near popular Fringe venues, this place is first on my list after spotting an impressive run of five-star reviews online. If anything can improve my mood after a morning of ducking and weaving through the crowds of summertime tourists prone to stopping for selfies midstep, I figure this will be it. It all begins with the batter at Tupiniquim, a blend of rice, tapioca starch, maize, buckwheat and potato flours with added eggs and milk. It's a naturally gluten-free recipe which can easily be made vegan by switching to almond milk. A win for inclusive eating. With my plant-based days far behind me, however, I'm drawn to a less veggie-friendly filling dubbed 'Release the Chicken' (£11.30) with pulled chicken breast, gooey mozzarella, avocado, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Prepared on a smoking hot griddle, the thin crêpe is given the chance to bubble as it cooks, creating a crisp outer layer that will hold up when packed with sauce and molten cheese. Pictured: The 'Release the Chicken' with pulled chicken breast, mozzarella, avocado, sweet corn, spinach, and both semi-dried and cherry tomatoes (Image: Newsquest) 'Would you like it spicy?', a member of the two-person team in charge asks at some point during the speedy preparation process. Not one to back down from a challenge, my response is a firm yes. Perhaps they wisely called my bluff, because when the hefty finished product is handed over, there's a gentle buzz of heat from added jalapenos rather than a wave of spice guaranteed to trigger an embarrassing fit of hiccups in front of a crowded outdoor seating area. It's just right, and despite a blanket of melted cheese, this veggie and protein-packed wrap still feels like a more nourishing lunch option than some of the deep-fried, you'll find at other street food vendors in the city. Read more: I learn later that this was owners Fernando and Gardenia's main aim for Tupiniquim when launching the business in 2010 after moving from Brazil to Edinburgh. To this day, their belief remains that "healthy and delicious food should be an experience accessible to everyone, anywhere and anytime". A truly healthy lifestyle is, of course, all about balance, so on the menu there is also a selection of sweet crepes ranging from banana, cinnamon and pecans to Dulce de Leche and a splash of Baileys. Lacking a sweet tooth, more interesting to me is the Feijoada, a popular Brazilian dish described as a rich and smoky black bean stew made with pork ribs, pork belly and smoked sausage atop rice and stir-fried green beans. This special is only available on Saturdays, so there will be no chance to put this to the test today. That's probably for the best, as it would take an appetite more ambitious than mine to tackle two orders from this place. But after my first experience of this tiny little kitchen in the heart of the Fringe action, I'm far from disappointed with the prospect of a return trip. Tupiniquim is located at the Green Police Box on Lauriston Place, Edinburgh. Find them on social media @tupiniquim_brasilcrepes.
Business Times
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Five things about Philip Yeo, former EDB chairman and outgoing CDL director
[SINGAPORE] Veteran public servant and economic heavyweight Philip Yeo made headlines on Tuesday (Jul 15), when news broke that he was retiring from City Development Limited's (CDL) board of directors. This comes some months after a high-profile dispute between the property developer's executive chairman and group chief executive officer. Yeo, 78, will leave the board of CDL on Jul 31, after a 16-year tenure. His prolific career spans more than four decades of public service – as detailed in the 2016 biography Neither Civil Nor Servant: The Philip Yeo Story – including as the chairman of Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB). Once dubbed by the media as the 'economic tsar of Singapore', Yeo has been credited with building up the Republic's economy. Beyond public service, his private-sector appointments include seats on the boards of more than 20 companies, including Malaysian conglomerate Sunway and Singapore-listed groups Indofood Agri Resources and QAF , the food manufacturer and distributor behind the Gardenia brand of bread. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 8.30 am Asean Business Business insights centering on South-east Asia's fast-growing economies. Sign Up Sign Up Here are five things to know about Yeo. 1. He had an early interest in engineering Growing up, Yeo attended St Joseph's Institution. There, he led the aero-modelling club, spending time – in his own words – 'making, flying and crashing model planes'. This interest carried on to university, where he studied industrial engineering at the University of Toronto in Canada on a scholarship. He also had an appetite for the written word early on, and he cites reading as his sole hobby from childhood. After his graduation in 1970, he joined the civil service. While the Public Service Commission posted him to the Ministry of Finance's Budget division, he requested to be transferred to an engineering role – which landed him in the Ministry of Defence (Mindef). 2. He spent four decades in public service From 1970 to 1985, Yeo took on various roles in Mindef, including permanent secretary for logistics, defence research and development (R&D), and defence industries. From 1981 to 1987, he chaired the National Computer Board, a forerunner of the Infocomm Media Development Authority. He served at EDB between 1986 and 2006, as executive chairman and, later, executive co-chairman. He was also chairman of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research from 2001 to 2007, and a special adviser for economic development in the Prime Minister's Office from 2007 to 2011. In an open letter to public service officers, Yeo reflected on his extensive career and described his time in public service as memorable and fun. 3. He helped create Jurong Island Yeo steered EDB from established fields to new business areas of internationally exportable services and high-tech industries during his time there. Among his contributions were the development of Singapore's information technology, semiconductor, chemical industries, and biomedical sciences sectors. He also led the construction of the Republic's chemical cluster, as well as the creation of Jurong Island, which involved reclaiming seven islands. The man-made island off Singapore's south-western coast is a 3,000-hectare chemical production centre, where more than a hundred international companies conduct refining, production and chemical manufacturing activities. It has drawn more than S$50 billion in investments since it opened in 2000. 4. He built up the biomedical scene Yeo is also credited with building up Singapore's biomedical sector. He spearheaded the development of Biopolis, an R&D campus that brings institutes, researchers and private-sector players together. The complex, which opened in 2003 in one-north, put Singapore's biomedical sector on the map by attracting international talent – in turn enriching the domestic research community for biomedical sciences. Yeo recruited top researchers from around the world to work at the hub. He also had 1,000 PhD candidates in fields such as biomedical science, physical science, and engineering trained locally and abroad. 5. He backed chairman in CDL dispute Yeo was appointed to CDL's board as a non-independent director on May 11, 2009. In a public feud this year, Yeo took the side of CDL executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng against his son Sherman Kwek, who is the group's CEO. On Feb 26, the elder Kwek accused his son and a group of directors of an 'attempted coup' as well as corporate governance lapses after they hastily appointed two new directors to the board earlier that month. These directors were Jennifer Duong Young and Wong Su-Yen. In response, the younger Kwek said that the primary reason for the dispute was 'a very serious issue of corporate governance' involving Dr Catherine Wu, an adviser to his father. He added that Dr Wu had a 'long relationship' with the CDL executive chairman, interfered with matters beyond her scope, and wielded 'enormous influence'. The conflict escalated with father and son gearing up to meet in court, as the younger Kwek roped in top litigator and Senior Counsel Davinder Singh to represent him. The matter was subsequently settled after Dr Wu resigned from her role as an adviser to CDL unit Millennium & Copthorne Hotels. Kwek Leng Beng dropped his lawsuit on Mar 12, saying that all board members had agreed to set aside their differences, purportedly for the greater good of the company. However, signs of lingering conflict remained at CDL's annual general meeting on Apr 23. There, Yeo urged shareholders to reject the re-election of four directors – including Young and Wong. Although his call received applause, the resolutions were all passed. In its bourse filing on Jul 15 announcing Yeo's retirement, CDL said there were no unresolved differences in opinion on material matters between Yeo and its board of directors.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Gardenia's durian bun sparks frenzied hunt across Malaysia
A new durian-flavoured bun from Gardenia has Malaysians going absolutely bananas — or rather, durian — as people across the country scramble to get their hands on the elusive QuickBites snack. The limited-edition treat, part of Gardenia's iconic bread line has taken TikTok and X by storm, with many users documenting their hilarious 'missions' to track it down. TikTok user @bangbookay said he visited 10 different stores before finally getting his hands on the durian-flavoured bun. 'Finally, after so long!' he wrote in a post that quickly racked up thousands of views, with fellow fans flooding the comments to share their own snack-hunting struggles. Another user, @bosszhi318, took his search even further — asking the abang lori roti directly when the precious stock would be delivered. According to him, the bun only arrives twice a week: Thursdays and Sundays. Those lucky enough to score the snack say it's better than expected. 'The durian taste isn't too strong. It's creamy, like durian crepe,' commented @alomzie, who said she didn't regret stocking up. The durian variant isn't alone in sparking a hunt — Gardenia has also released a strawberry-flavoured Quick Bites, which some say is even harder to find. Fans are now calling it Malaysia's bread hunt of the year, proving once again that when it comes to food (especially fruity flavours), Malaysians never back down.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Durian bun has Malaysians in knead...literally
A new durian-flavoured bun from Gardenia has Malaysians going absolutely bananas — or rather, durian — as people across the country scramble to get their hands on the elusive QuickBites snack. The limited-edition treat, part of Gardenia's iconic bread line has taken TikTok and X by storm, with many users documenting their hilarious 'missions' to track it down. TikTok user @bangbookay said he visited 10 different stores before finally getting his hands on the durian-flavoured bun. 'Finally, after so long!' he wrote in a post that quickly racked up thousands of views, with fellow fans flooding the comments to share their own snack-hunting struggles. Another user, @bosszhi318, took his search even further — asking the abang lori roti directly when the precious stock would be delivered. According to him, the bun only arrives twice a week: Thursdays and Sundays. Those lucky enough to score the snack say it's better than expected. 'The durian taste isn't too strong. It's creamy, like durian crepe,' commented @alomzie, who said she didn't regret stocking up. The durian variant isn't alone in sparking a hunt — Gardenia has also released a strawberry-flavoured Quick Bites, which some say is even harder to find. Fans are now calling it Malaysia's bread hunt of the year, proving once again that when it comes to food (especially fruity flavours), Malaysians never back down.
Scottish Sun
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Aldi is selling a £6 dupe of Baccarat Rouge's iconic £335 perfume & it ‘smells just like the real deal' beauty fans say
Plus the best perfume dupes on the high street MAKE SCENTS Aldi is selling a £6 dupe of Baccarat Rouge's iconic £335 perfume & it 'smells just like the real deal' beauty fans say Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you're a fan of designer fragrances but not the price tag, then we've got good news for you, as the Aldi dupes just keep on coming in. Shoppers are racing to grab a bottle of perfume from the discount giant – which at just £6, is said to be a fabulous dupe. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Baccarat Rouge is a fragrance favourite, but a VERY pricey one 2 Shoppers are loving Aldi's viral perfume dupe Cardinal Red Credit: Aldi According to bargain hunters, a scent has been deemed a close dupe for the posh £335 Baccarat Rouge. Unlike the 'real deal', the budget-friendly version - the Cardinal Red Eau de Parfum - retails for a mere £6, saving you almost £330. The high-end version is a favourite amongst celebs, including Rihanna and Molly-Mae Hague. And similarly the Lacura scent offers a a seamless blend of soft jasmine, sweet saffron, warm amberwood and cedar. The perfume therefore makes for the perfect spicy and floral mix that you'll find difficult to resist - and it already seems to have become a hit on social media. 'I can't believe they've done a Baccarat Rouge dupe… RUN to Aldi,'' said one delighted shopper. 'It's just amazing - it's just unreal.' added another fan. While another said: "This Cardinal Red is a dupe for Baccarat Rouge. It is spot on, I can't believe it." Meanwhile, our beauty editor tested Aldi's 7 new beauty buys all for under £5. A cult Charlotte Tilbury dupe is back but read here to find out what she loved best. I get stopped in the street by people asking where my perfume's from - it's a dupe of a designer scent & saves me £135 Elsewhere, thrifty beauty buffs are raving about a fabulous Black Opium dupe they've spotted at Home Bargains. And it's ideal if you're looking to save money this year. But check out Zara who is now also flogging a dupe of YSL's Black Opium. Their Gardenia is selling for £15.99 per 90ml bottle, Zara's website shows. The best perfume dupes on the high street WE all love a good perfume, but they can also be pricey. So why not try a dupe from the high street instead? Here's some of the best: *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue Marks & Spencer: Apothecary Warmth, £9.50 - dupe for Le Labo's Santal 33 - BUY NOW Sea Salt and Neroli, £13 - dupe for Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino - BUY NOW Midnight Blossom, £10 - dupe for Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium - BUY NOW Soft Iris, £10 - dupe for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle - BUY NOW Zara: Energetically New York, £25.99 - dupe for Le Labo's Santal 33 Nude Bouquet, £12.99 - dupe for Dior's Miss Dior Applejuice, £12.99 - dupe for DKNY's Be Delicious Sublime Epoque, £22.99 - dupe for Armani My Way Aldi: Empress, £5.99 - dupe for Paco Rabanne Olympéa Feminine, £6.99 - dupe for Coco Mademoiselle Masculine, £6.99 - dupe for Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Hotel Collection No39 Poppy and Barley, £6.99 - dupe for Jo Malone's Poppy and Barley Plus shoppers have gone wild for an incredible dupe which is flying off the shelves at a major supermarket. The dupe is £20 cheaper than the real Sol de Janeiro body spray, despite looking and smelling almost identical. Costing just £3.99, the dupe is scented with pistachio and salted caramel. Another version is scented with jasmine and dragon fruit.
