One-pot rice surprise

PETALING JAYA, Feb 4 — Take the best rice, which is basmati, match it with the best spices and herbs, add in meat and bake or roast it for four hours, and you get nasi biryani. The owner of Ma’Cik Biryani at The Curve painstakingly researched the origin of this well-loved rice dish, and traced it back to the Mongols. You can read all about it on ...

Kyoto on a budget

Nicholas Coldicott hunts down the bargains in Kyoto, Japan's famous – and famously expensive – former imperial capital First, the bad news: Kyoto can be a crushingly expensive place to visit. It's packed with once-in-a-lifetime attractions at once-in-a-lifetime prices. But here's the good news: many of the best bits are cheap, if not free. Here are some low-cost highlights. Visit: Katsura Rikyu ...

START DINNER IN THE DAIRY AISLE WITH NEW KRAFT FRESH TAKE

GLENVIEW, Ill., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraft Foods announces the launch of KRAFT FRESH TAKE, a special blend of KRAFT Natural cheeses and seasoned breadcrumbs that creates a flavorful, crispy and ...

BRIEFLY: Feb. 4

Read about what's happening in and around Plymouth.

Going Green: Eco-friendly Valentine's Day ideas

TUCSON - Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and while roses and chocolate are popular gifts, there are some eco-friendly ideas that are just as delicious and delightful for this February 14.