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Yindii, a Thai anti-food-waste startup, launches a mobile application designed to match hungry, deal-seeking Bangkok residents with environmentally-conscious restaurants, grocery stores and cafes offering delicious food that could otherwise go to waste. Through its discounted “flash sales,” Yindii helps battle an escalating societal problem while enabling Bangkok restaurants to gain potentially lost revenue.

Yindii app is designed to be a direct-to-consumer platform created for restaurants and cafes who can create exclusive and immediate “Happy Hour Deals” offers regularly, with up to discount from 50 to 70%.

Once a Yindii box offer is published, Yindii users can then purchase the Yindii box before heading to the Bangkok restaurant to collect their items or getting them delivered. Transactions are completed electronically.

Consumers can discover what is inside when they open their surprise gift box. Aside from the savings – and committing to the reduction of food waste – consumers benefit from the app by connecting with their favourite food joints to easily find highly discounted items.

The growing problem of food waste

“33% of all food produced globally is wasted or lost every year. That is close to a billion and a half tons which is never consumed, accounting for 8% of the greenhouse gas emissions around the globe, 4 times more polluting than the airline industry. All this is an ecological disaster!

The growing problem of food waste is challenging to solve for endless reasons including logistics, the complexities of short-lived items and the lack of a set market, which is what we are working to help solve – with a simple system for people and restaurants of surplus food to connect and enact.” says Yindii founder and tech entrepreneur Louis-Alban Batard-Dupre

“All the food available on Yindii is delicious and untouched, coming from premium places, that just cannot wait for tomorrow to be eaten. Think about pastries in coffee shops or fresh meals in restaurants. Our community, the Food Waste Fighters, can rescue the food and provide access to quality meals at an affordable price.”, he added.

For the first 100 users who download the app, Yindii Thailand is offering free delivery up to 5km from any store with the code: SAVETHEPLANET.

Available for download on Apple’s app store for iOS devices and on Google Play for Android devices, the Anti-Food-Waste Startup Yindii app features an initial group of restaurants and cafes including: Sofitel Sukhumvit, Veganerie, Ohana Poke, Broccoli Revolution, Delifrance, Sunshine Market, Banana Warrior, among others.

About Yindii App Thailand

With one third of food produced globally is lost or wasted every year, the Anti-Food-Waste Startup Yindii was established with a simple mission: to make sure delicious unsold meals are tasted, not wasted. Yindii is Thailand’s first food rescue application connecting consumers with restaurants and cafes which have excess food products at discounted prices. For more information about Yindii and to join the movement, visit https://www.yindii.co, or download the app on Google Play or the App Store.

THE COVID pandemic saw many of us turn to takeaways to relieve utter boredom or stress.

As a result, people could be at risk of an agonising condition which has surged in the past three years.

Gout , a common form of arthritis , causes episodes of extremely achy joints lasting around one week.

It can be triggered by indulging in delicious foods, drinking alcohol and being overweight.

Figures show that hospital admissions for the disease have risen by 20 per cent in three years, The Telegraph reported.

Some 234,000 people were  admitted to hospital with a primary or secondary diagnosis of gout in 2021/22.

The figures from NHS Digital follow a significant rise in obesity over the same period.

Already around up to two per cent of the British population suffer with gout.

Gout is historically called “the disease of kings” because it only affected those who were rich enough to eat huge feasts of food.

Tam Fry, from the National Obesity Forum, said: “Forget Falstaff, Henry VIII and the rich Victorians who made gout infamous.

“Today’s Elizabethans are eating and drinking them all under the table.”

Research suggests that lockdown made the UK’s already significant obesity problem worse.

Experts said many different factors may be behind the rise – lower levels of exercise, spending more time sitting around, takeaways, boredom and general uncertainty.

The three leading food delivery apps — Deliveroo , Uber Eats and Just Eat — have seen demand surge since the start of the pandemic.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Britain will become the fattest nation in Europe by the early 2030s, with 37 per cent of adults classed as obese.

Women and adults under the age of 45 have been most likely to put on weight during the pandemic, according to a University of Leicester study in May.

Researcher Professor Thomas Yates said: “The implications of even modest weight gain at a population level could translate into more diabetes, heart disease, cancers and other serious obesity-related health problems over the coming decades unless action is taken to reverse the effects of lockdown.”

Overconsumption of alcohol can also cause a gout attack.

And research reveals that the pandemic saw heavier drinkers consuming more alcohol, which experts said in July would inevitably cause more disease and death.

Other evidence suggests that gout patients in fact decreased over the pandemic.

Dr Abhishek Abhishek, University of Nottingham, wrote in the British Medical Journal that Covid saw a drop in incidence.

However, this could be because diagnoses were not made, he warned, “rather than an improved lifestyle or a decrease in alcohol consumption”.

“This may cause a surge in gout cases presenting to health services in the near future,” Dr Abhishek said.

Gout episodes usually start with a sudden and severe pain in the big toe, but it can also be in the feet, hands, wrists, elbows and knees.

It is first treated with painkillers, but otherwise a person may be given steroids as injections or tablets. Some have to take medication to prevent repeated attacks.

The NHS advices losing weight, limiting alcohol and fatty food, exercising, stopping smoking and more healthy habits to avoid gout flare-ups.

FC Twente moved into the quarter-finals of the Dutch Cup after a 5-1 win at ADO Den Haag.

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Steve McClaren’s FC Twente moved into the quarter-finals of the Dutch Cup after a comprehensive 5-1 win at ADO Den Haag. A Blaise N’Kufo double in the opening 11 minutes set Twente on their way, and Romano Denneboom added a third not long after. Richard Knopper pulled one back for the home side just before the break but Denneboom struck in first-half injury time to all but kill off the tie. Youssef Hersi added the fifth six minutes before time to seal what was an emphatic win for McClaren’s men. Following the game the draw for the quarter-finals was made and Twente were handed a home tie with De Graafschap.

The draw in full:

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If you have a sweet tooth, you are lucky because Bangkok is no stranger to delicious desserts. Cakes, pastries, cookies and ice cream – the city has it all, and you can find charming dessert cafes across the city. Each dessert cafe brims with delicate, lavish, but delicious treats that anyone will enjoy. Here are some of the best ones.

1. After You Dessert Cafe

Opening hours: Daily, 9:30 – 22:30.

Pricing: From 20 – 265 Baht.

Address: 38 branches in Bangkok. Venue listed: Siam Paragon Shopping Centre, Ground Floor, 991 Rama Road, Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330.

After You is one of Bangkok’s, if not Asia’s, most well-known dessert cafes. Its outlets can be found all over the city and thus, are extremely convenient to access. A popular item on the menu is their buttery Shibuya Honey Toast, which is a large slice of bread that is several inches tall and is topped with vanilla ice cream and whip cream. Also as delectable is Kakigori, a shaved ice treat from Japan. These can be flavored to your preferences using a variety of syrups and sweeteners. Horlicks and the Milo Volcano are two of our favorites (245 Baht each). Last but not least, they offer a variety of hot and cold beverages in addition to various baked foods like bread, pastries, and cakes.

2. Paris Mikki

Opening hours: Daily, 10:00 – 21:00.

Pricing: Ranging from 75 – 294 Baht.

Address: 3 branches in Bangkok. Venue listed: 27 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110.

Founded by pastry chef Carol Boosaba, Paris Mikki is an authentic French cafe in Asoke. Staying true to French traditions, all of her cakes and pastries are made in small batches. Moreover, she sources produce seasonally to further ensure freshness. We recommend classics such as the Tarte Au Citron and the Philip 70; a dark chocolate cake. For something different, try the Lady Pinske – almond mousse with lychee and raspberry. Finally, their Orangette; with milk chocolate hazelnut mousse, fresh orange and orange confit is perfectly zingy and nutty.

3. Ici Dessert Cafe

Opening hours: Daily, 10:00 – 18:00.

Pricing: From 65 – 450 Baht.

Address: 24 Soi Sukhumvit 27, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110.

Ici is a dessert-focused cafe serving fun and playful treats. Their menu features a range of ready-to-serve desserts that are artfully prepared. One stand-out is the Blueberry Balloon, a light yet smooth mix of soft cheesecake, blueberry gelee, lemon cream with a crumble base. In addition, the Michelin acclaimed Starfish is a must-try. With notes of coffee, vanilla, pineapple, cashew nut, ginger and coconut, this dessert shaped as a star is full of flavour.

The dessert cafe itself is conceptual, with modern decor and a collection of artwork on the walls. Furthermore, it has an electic mix of furniture and both indoor and outdoor seating. Overall, it offers a unparalleled dining experience with food, ambience and craftsmanship like no other.

4. Patisserie Rosie

Opening hours: Closed on Monday, 10:30 – 19:00.

Pricing: From 50 – 2,100 Baht.

Address: 113/2 Soi Thong Lo 10, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110.

The delicate artisan patisserie offered by Patisserie Rosie is a feast for your eyes and tastebuds. Each sweet treats are as beautiful as they are tasty; it’s hard not to photograph them before eating. The Classic Millefeuille with Vanilla & Caramel Cream is one of the most popular items here. It’s only available on weekends, so if you want to try it, be sure to come early. Another favourite is the soft and creamy Basque Burnt Cheesecake, the cherry-shaper Cherry Ripe, as well as the Yuzu lemon tart that tastes like summer. There’s also a large selection of teas and coffee, perfect to pair with your favourite dessert!

In addition to the delicious menu, the tiny dessert cafe boasts a superb ambience with a chic old-style French interior and lots of beautiful antiques. It’s slightly hidden from the main road, offering the perfect escape from Bangkok’s hustle and bustle.

5. Kyo Roll En

Opening hours: Daily, 10:00 – 22:00.

Address: Around 13 outlets across Bangkok. Venue listed: Gateway Akamai Building, M Floor, No. 982/22, Sukhumvit Rd, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10260.

Kyo Roll En serve Japanese-inspired desserts full of funk and flair. The dessert cafe has multiple show-stopping delicacies, from cakes, parfait, custard pudding, Kakigori, Anmitsu to bubble tea. In particular, their roll cakes are their speciality, available in flavours like Hokkaido cream, Matcha and Chocolate. They serve these “Kaiseki” style, meaning multi-course, and thus come alongside low-fat soft-cream, a fresh fruit platter, one chocolate truffle and sauce. Aside from this, the Yubari Melon Parfait tastes just as good as it looks. Inspiration comes mainly from Kyoto, where they source both their matcha green tea and chic interiors.

For more scrumptious bites, read our article on the top 5 ice-cream shops in Bangkok .

PLAN for your next CostCo trip with the help of a major foodie and fan of the big-box discount store.

The food influencer shared her favorite little-known treasures from CostCo, including a seaweed snack and quality cuts from the butcher’s counter.

Self-declared “snack queen” Jen Curley is a CostCo super fan with 1.3million followers on TikTok. In a video, she revealed her favorite buys – and tried plenty of samples in the process.

Her first stop in the store was the cheese section, where she picked up some Kingdom Organic aged cheddar.

“Every time I put this on the charcuterie board, everyone’s asking about it because it’s so delicious,” the foodie gushed.

Curley also picked up some pantry items from Kirkland, CostCo’s in-store brand.

She stocked up on the brand’s organic seaweed, and said that the CostCo staple is even better than the offerings at her local Asian grocery store.

“This is my favorite seaweed,” she said, grabbing packets of the snack.

Shoppers should also try Kirkland peanut butter, Curley said as she added a two-pack to her cart.

“Run, go try it,” she instructed her followers. “I swear you will never go back to any other brand.”

Kirkland’s mixed nuts went into her cart as well. The massive containers are a great option since you won’t need to replenish your snack stash as frequently.

At the butcher counter, Curley had a suggestion that’s great for a solo dinner or entertaining guests.

“Do not sleep on the New York strip,” she advised. “Make sure you get the prime. This cut is quality.”

She grabbed one more grocery staple before leaving the store.

“This next item is kind of controversial,” she warned before adding instant Vietnamese pho to her cart.

“Yes, I know that pho tastes better at a restaurant,” she said, “but if you have a pho craving, this does the trick.”

You shouldn’t grocery shop on an empty stomach, which is why Curley grabbed plenty of samples as she walked through the store.

She grabbed one more must-have item on her way out the door, too: a $1.50 food court hot dog to eat in the car.