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        <title><![CDATA[The secret to juicy, never-burnt kebabs]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[By Naz DeravianThe siren song of skewered meat grilled over a live fire until smoky and perfectly burnished is universal, going back thousands of years across civilisations. The pr...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:54:32 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Raising domestic mangoes]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Sultanate of Oman is moving to strengthen investment in the mango crop and enhance its productive and competitive capacity. This forms part of a broader drive to increase domes...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:47:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A pistachio-lemon snacking cake that’s perfect for tea]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A lemony polenta cake, the kind of thing that’s fancy enough to feel like an occasion, yet simple enough to whip up on a whim, is rooted in Italian tradition. I’ve baked more versi...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:23:26 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Newly crowned world&#039;s best pastry chef stays true to artisan roots]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The smell of warm bread fills one of Benoit Castel’s patisseries in Paris, where the newly crowned world’s best pastry chef is back at work testing new recipes.His fingers covered...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Castel received the UIBC award presented annually to a leading figure in the profession in recognition of their career and contribution to the trade on July 14 in Singapore.</media:title>
            <media:text>Castel received the UIBC award presented annually to a leading figure in the profession in recognition of their career and contribution to the trade on July 14 in Singapore.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:25:37 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Erratic rains dictate menu at three-star Michelin restaurant in Brazil]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[At Brazil’s Tuju, Climate Shapes the Fine-Dining Menu Climate adaptation has reached the world of fine dining. At Tuju, a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Brazil, erratic rainfall...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Cooks work in the kitchen of the TUJU restaurant, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the first restaurant in Latin America to receive three Michelin stars. — AFP</media:title>
            <media:text>Cooks work in the kitchen of the TUJU restaurant, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the first restaurant in Latin America to receive three Michelin stars. — AFP</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:45:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Dhofar&#039;s Real Attraction Is on the Plate]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[There's a mistake I used to make every time I travelled to Dhofar Governorate during Khareef Dhofar Season. Like many visitors, I'd plan my days around waterfalls, mountain viewpoi...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:30:46 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Momo festival brings Nepal to Oman]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Momo enthusiasts in Oman have been enjoying “The Momos Edition”, a week-long culinary festival celebrating authentic Nepalese and Himalayan flavours at Imperial Kitchen in Al Khuwa...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The Momos Edition features an extensive menu of steamed, fried, pan-fried and signature gourmet momos.</media:title>
            <media:text>The Momos Edition features an extensive menu of steamed, fried, pan-fried and signature gourmet momos.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:08:26 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The woman behind Oman’s banana bread success]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Kauthar al Maskari traded the certainty of a traditional career for the warmth of a home kitchen. Today, the Omani entrepreneur behind The Bananary is proving that passion, persist...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:13:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[How to find sweet watermelons? Slap them]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Don’t worry, it’s not just you. It’s hard to pick a good watermelon. So much of what determines its sweetness is beyond your control. And what is in your control may go against you...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:50:04 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[How healthy are cucumbers?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[When Kimberly Dong, an associate professor of nutrition and public health at the Tufts University School of Medicine, names fruits and vegetables that offer the most nutrition per...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:16:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The juiciest grilled chicken starts with these 4 tips]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[If you love food with the kind of passion that drives you to spend all morning at the farmers’ market to spend all afternoon cooking a three-course dinner, then you probably don’t...]]></description>
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            <media:title>This smoky beauty of a recipe — with its juicy swirl of lemon and olive oil, its fragrant charred garlic and parsley — is mouthwatering in the primal way of fried drumsticks and saucy wings.</media:title>
            <media:text>This smoky beauty of a recipe — with its juicy swirl of lemon and olive oil, its fragrant charred garlic and parsley — is mouthwatering in the primal way of fried drumsticks and saucy wings.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Is frozen yoghurt better than ice cream?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Since frozen yoghurt took off in the 1970s, it has been pitched as a healthier alternative to ice cream. In TCBY advertisements from the 1990s, its low-calorie, nonfat version was...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Frozen yoghurt typically has fewer calories and less saturated fat than ice cream</media:title>
            <media:text>Frozen yoghurt typically has fewer calories and less saturated fat than ice cream</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:57:57 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[How healthy are peas?]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191132/features/food/how-healthy-are-peas]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[The humble pea has a lot going for it. Gregor Mendel, the “father of genetics,” used pea plants to study how heritable traits were passed from parents to offspring. The plants are...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The peas end up almost shockingly sweeter when cooked with salty, punchy anchovies and aromatic garlic in this lovely spring side dish</media:title>
            <media:text>The peas end up almost shockingly sweeter when cooked with salty, punchy anchovies and aromatic garlic in this lovely spring side dish</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:53:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[From diabetes to sourdough: the story behind Burrah]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[For many people, a diabetes diagnosis can feel like an unexpected setback. For Mashael bint Naser al Shabibi, it became the beginning of a journey that would reshape her relationsh...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:47:38 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Eid on a Plate, Three Omani Chefs Share Their Signature Flavours]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190249/features/food/eid-on-a-plate-three-omani-chefs-share-their-signature-flavours]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Eid Al Adha arrives like a familiar rhythm in Oman, carrying the scent of shared kitchens, slow baked desserts and gatherings where food becomes memory. For three Omani chefs, Eid...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Shuwa</media:title>
            <media:text>Shuwa</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:36:02 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A slow-braised symphony of spice and flavour]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190061/features/food/a-slow-braised-symphony-of-spice-and-flavour]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Slow-cooked to perfection and infused with the bold flavours of Kerala, Chef Christo Jose’s Braised Lamb Shank in Black Pepper Curry Sauce is a dish that celebrates comfort, tradit...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Braised lamb shank black pepper curry sauce  </media:title>
            <media:text>Braised lamb shank black pepper curry sauce  </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:23:18 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fresh recipes to seize the season]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Krysten ChambrotNo one asks for perpetual winter. Few yearn for infinite fall or eternal spring. But how many songs, movies, books are dedicated to the idea of endless summer? It’s...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Suya-spiced grilled chicken thighs with nectarines. Yewande Komolafe has you make your own suya spice, a blend of peanuts, ginger, paprika and onion and garlic powders, then whisk it with more fresh garlic and ginger</media:title>
            <media:text>Suya-spiced grilled chicken thighs with nectarines. Yewande Komolafe has you make your own suya spice, a blend of peanuts, ginger, paprika and onion and garlic powders, then whisk it with more fresh garlic and ginger</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:58:56 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[7 ways to make the best scrambled eggs]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188467/features/food/7-ways-to-make-the-best-scrambled-eggs]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Ali SlagleWhether your go-to scrambled eggs are big diner-style curds, custardy and French, or whatever happens in five minutes before the coffee kicks in, there’s a chance they co...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Cheesy Potato Breakfast Tacos. This fast, reliable staple can be even more delicious with these seven surprising hacks. </media:title>
            <media:text>Cheesy Potato Breakfast Tacos. This fast, reliable staple can be even more delicious with these seven surprising hacks. </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:42:11 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Cakes of the famous]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Competing for attention with Jennifer Lopez is no easy task. But at a recent wedding in India where the American star performed in a sparkly leotard, it was arguably the cake that...]]></description>
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            <media:title>French pastry chef Bastien Blanc-Tailleur decorates a wedding cake at his studio. — AFP</media:title>
            <media:text>French pastry chef Bastien Blanc-Tailleur decorates a wedding cake at his studio. — AFP</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:25:01 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Bran muffins can be tender and moist]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Genevieve KoBran muffins are vilified both as a form of good-for-you breakfast torture and as a Trojan horse for unhealthy heaps of sugar.They can, of course, be both. But they can...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:25:33 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[An easy one for Easter]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[There are some desserts that feel just right for Easter: elegant and impressive enough for the holiday table but with no last-minute work. This Earl Grey chocolate tart fits that r...]]></description>
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            <media:title>Earl Grey chocolate tart. From the press-in crust to the creamy tea-infused filling, this tart will be the star of every Easter celebration.</media:title>
            <media:text>Earl Grey chocolate tart. From the press-in crust to the creamy tea-infused filling, this tart will be the star of every Easter celebration.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:16:04 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fakhriya’s journey of reinvention]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Naduvannur Chicken Biryani is absolutely a festive dish—rich, aromatic and perfect for special occasions like Eid, where elaborate meals with layered flavours are traditional. Chef...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[At Crowne Plaza Duqm, the rhythm of the Arabian Sea finds its way onto the plate, shaping a culinary narrative that celebrates both place and tradition. This Eid, Senior Sous Chef...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[As the quiet hours of Ramadhan stretch towards dawn, suhoor becomes a moment of both nourishment and reflection. For many households, the pre-dawn meal is about comfort and simplic...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:59:51 +0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Staff ReporterMuscat, March 13 Chef Abdelgafour, a passionate culinary artisan at Mysk Al Mouj, brings years of experience in traditional and contemporary cuisine to every creation...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:13:05 +0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Staff ReporterMuscat, March 13Globetrotting chef and bestselling cookbook and author chef Ananya Banerjee is known for her eclectic culinary style that blends global flavours with...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[On Omani iftar tables, some dishes come and go, but fish salad is a constant for chef Aladhraa al Habsi.“Fish salad must be on the table”, she says. It is more than a dish, it is a...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[At Al Qalaa, the signature restaurant of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, tradition meets precision in a Ramadhan menu that honours Omani heritage while embracing contemporary r...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[The holy month of Ramadhan offers a valuable opportunity to give the digestive system a much-needed rest after eleven months of frequent and often rushed eating. However, many peop...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[In a sunlit kitchen fragrant with cardamom and simmering stock, Aladhraa al Habsi stands at the stove, tasting, adjusting, imagining. Long before she called herself a chef, she was...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[During Ramadhan, when the call to prayer signals the gentle end of a day of fasting, the iftar table becomes more than a place to eat, it becomes a space of gratitude and togethern...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:52:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Sabrina Sobrayen, cluster marketing director, Hilton, says this year’s Ramadhan menu, is guided by the theme ‘From tradition to togetherness,’ and draws inspiration from local Oman...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hany Musbah, Director of Food & Beverage, Radisson Blu, says Head Chef Sherin Jude brings exceptional attention to detail and cultural insight to our Ramadhan offerings. His culina...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[At sunset across Muscat, tables fill quickly. Dates are passed, soups are poured, and platters of rice, grilled meats and sweets arrive in generous abundance. In homes, hotels and...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Since the publication of the first “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book in 1993, more than 275 titles of the series have come out. Worldwide, more than 500 million copies have sold in...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Many of the healthiest communities worldwide have something in common — diets rich in olive oil.The ingredient, especially the extra-virgin variety, is full of fatty acids and heal...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:01:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Jaipur — India’s Pink City — is a place where history, culture and vibrant colors come alive in the most magical way. From the moment you arrive, the city, with its majestic forts...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:12:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Rachel SugarFor the entirety of my life, I thought I understood how to cut a cake.If it’s a sheet cake, well, the process is so obvious it’s embarrassing to talk about. But a round...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:44:21 +0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[You love your morning coffee and you love the planet. So, you might wonder what your caffeine habit means for climate change.Coffee isn’t a huge climate polluter, but it does produ...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow: Inside the Sixth Chef Oman Competition]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[At Rozna Restaurant, the scent of coconut, spices and slow-simmered ambition filled the air as the sixth edition of the Chef Oman Competition 2025 advanced into its decisive second...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:26:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Unesco tag fuels Italy&#039;s pride despite fears of tourist trap]]></title>
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            <media:title>Sicilian cannoli are served at Pasticceria Cappello. — AFP</media:title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:28:02 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Koshary, a spicy Egyptian staple, wins Unesco tag]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[CAIRO: Unesco recognised Egypt's favourite daily dish as intangible cultural heritage, to the delight of Egyptians digging into the spicy staple at every corner."We grew up eating...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:55:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Omani culinary gems: Shuwa samak and ginger halwa]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Oman’s rich culinary heritage shines through in two iconic dishes: shuwa samak, a slow-baked spiced fish wrapped in banana leaves, combining the Sultanate of Oman’s coastal seafood...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:57:17 +0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Walk into a typical supermarket and much of what you see — breakfast cereals, frozen meals, processed meats, sodas — is considered ultraprocessed food.These products, typically def...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:59:16 +0400</pubDate>
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