Turning [coconut] water into wine
A Filipino winemaker is hoping to put coconut-based wines, which have long been consumed in parts of South Asia and Africa, on liquor store shelves around the world. Made from the sap of coconut palm flowers, Vino de Coco is slated to hit shelves this month in China, where it will sell for 100 Yuan […]
Truffle burger at McDonald’s
McDonald’s Japan has released a trio of special-edition gourmet burgers filled with thick slices of pineapple, black truffles and chorizo sausage for about $10 a pop. Released in one-day only sales, the premium sandwiches were presented in glossy, white boutique bags emblazoned with the golden arches. Replacing generic burger boxes, meanwhile, were fancy, shiny gift […]