5 Innovative Essentials For A Modern Kitchen

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I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. A kitchen is a place for merrymaking and joy, but only when it's well-equipped.

Cooking becomes pleasurable and fun only when you have the best cooking equipment around, and the right kind of tools, that make the process easy and simple. But for the ordinary person, deciding on the essential kitchen equipment that they need can be hard.

That's why in this article, we're telling you about some of the latest and essential bits of kitchen equipment that will make your kitchen a chef's paradise.

For more ideas on how you can make your kitchen top-notch, check out CompuKitchen - a one-stop site that contains engaging user guides on how you can integrate the latest technology into your kitchen.


An Induction Cooker

In this day and age, induction cookers are a must for the kitchen. Gone are the days of relying on gas and stove. Not only are induction cookers more user-friendly and convenient, but there are also lower risks associated with it. The latest induction cookers come with a variety of cooking and safety features, that makes the process of creating your favorite dishes as easy as ABC! Many people have the idea that induction cookers are expensive, but you can find some great models at affordable prices that will suit your requirements and your budget.


Copper Utensils

We have all heard chefs and cooks recommending iron utensils, but that's not it anymore. Copper utensils and cookware are the new "it" product, and more and more people have started to realize their utility in the kitchen. A great conductor, copper vessels helps temperature rise rapidly which makes browning meat and vegetables faster and easier. The heat is distributed evenly as well. On top of this, copper vessels last for quite a while and don't get damaged too easily. So if you're looking for longevity, this is a great option. However, copper utensils and cookware should be used with caution as too much copper can be harmful to health. So make sure that you are well-aware of usage procedures.


An Air-Fryer

If you're on social media, then I'm sure you've come across the new trend of cooking air fryers. After quite a long time, air fryers are getting the attention they deserve. They're an excellent, time-efficient, and healthy alternative to deep-frying. Did you know that with the use of air-fryers you can cut down on calories by 70-80%? The lack of excessive amounts of oil in air-frying also reduces the risk of diseases. On top of that, in high-heat oil-based cooking methods, there is also the risk of acrylamide formation, which can lead to certain types of digestive cancers. You can get a wide variety of models with numerous features for good prices. If you're looking for that one appliance that will give you versatility, then an air-fryer is perfect for you.


Toaster Ovens

A proper breakfast is a long-gone dream for most of us. We hardly have the time to make a quick breakfast, before we have to rush out the door. But the drawback to this is without a good, nourishing breakfast, you're hungry, lethargic, and tired the whole day. However, with a countertop toaster oven, you can make breakfasts much easier and quicker. These are mini-versions of ovens, which are great for quick toasts and breakfasts on-the-go. You can also make smaller baked goods and food in here. It's the perfect appliance for those who would love to have an oven in their kitchen, but lack the space to accommodate it or the budget to buy a full-blown oven.


Coffee Maker

Coffee addicts, this is for you. It's time to stop drinking the packaged coffee, and spending copious amounts of money on sub-par coffee chains when you could just make a great cup at home. All you need is a drip coffee maker. While they might have been expensive once, you can now find a large variety of drip coffee makers at affordable rates. If you enjoy coffee, this appliance is a must. Most of them have adjustable temperatures, and programmable options as well as quick brewing times and automated processes. So all you really have to do is fill it up and set it on, and you can go about rhe rest of your work. Within a few minutes, you can come back and find some delicious, fresh coffee for yourself.

Our education system needs to focus more on critical and creative thinking

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Some older government officials and wealthy leaders prefer to keep the mass population uneducated or lacks progressive education to keep and maintain their power. Sad reality.

But maybe Millennial leaders will change that. Hoping for the best possibilities. 

In my opinion, being the best at Math and Science is surface level metric.

Developing critical and creative thinking is what's  sorely lacking in the job market.

We need to pay attention to the Humanities, to the Social Sciences. If machines and computers can do the Math better than us, we must focus on other things.

Indeed, there is a need to improve education in the Sciences and the need to stop diploma milling. However, the follow up question is, after a total reform of the educational system in the Philippines, where are we going to employ our graduates? 

Do you know why the Chinese are so great in education? Because they're slaves! Literally from the time they wake up till the time they go to bed, students are doing school work and studying. That's their lives, that's it. 

IMHO, students should grow up to be well-rounded individuals and I can tell you, most Chinese people are not at all well-rounded, they tend to go through the day almost as if they're running on some kind of advanced autopilot. Their educational system may produce better grades, but it doesn't produce better people or more entrepreneurs. 

This is not to say that the education system in the Philippines doesn't need to be fine tuned or even reformed, it does need to be, but don't look at China as a shining example of what education should be because the whole educational slave thing wouldn't work in this country, nor should it. 

Some European countries are using advanced learning techniques, like mind mapping for example, to teach students HOW to learn, not necessarily what to learn. These techniques can be applied to all things in life and are truly the next paradigm in education. Look to books like "Peak Learning", "The Art of Learning", "Peak Performance", etc. for more information on these advanced learning techniques and why ALL schools should be teaching these techniques. 

Traditional education in most countries is based on a very old and outdated system that is not at all designed or optimized for individual learning and should be replaced!

Japan was able to rise from the slump of WWII when they reformed almost everything internally without any foreign intervention through their independent foreign policy and an effective emergence of correct knowledge and practise.

WorldHotels Begins A New Era Of Hybrid Conventions At Kobe Portopia Hotel In Japan

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WorldHotels, a global brand representing over 200 of the world’s finest independent hotels, is proud to showcase successful hybrid conventions at Kobe Portopia Hotel in Japan. According to statistics released by the Japan Tourism Bureau (JNTO) in 2018, Kobe Portopia Hotel ranked first position for hosting the most number of international conventions among Japanese for two consecutive years. To continue its impressive track record, the hotel recently introduced an innovative hybrid MICE experience based on the stringent “Three Cs Rule”, which mandates avoidance of closed spaces, crowded places and close contact.

A pioneer of MICE service providers in the post-pandemic world, Kobe Portopia Hotel led the way in executing large scale events while protecting the safety of its guests, associates and public health. From 25 to 27 August 2020, the hotel hosted the 49th Annual Meeting of the Interventional Radiology (IVR) Society Japan using a combination of in-person and virtual meetings via live broadcasts. The landmark event was attended by 1,918 delegates including 383 guests who were physically present at the event.

“WorldHotels is proud to feature the celebrated Kobe Portopia Hotel in our WorldHotels Elite collection. Renowned as an innovator in the Japanese hospitality scene, it continues to set the new industry benchmark for hybrid MICE events amidst the pandemic. This remarkable pioneering spirit complements WorldHotels’ commitment to elevated delivery of service and amenities. As Kobe Portopia Hotel marks its 40th anniversary in 2021, we look forward to many more remarkable milestones together,” said Roland Jegge, President Asia Pacific for WorldHotels.

In response to safe management requirements due to the pandemic, Kobe Portopia Hotel piloted the first hybrid convention in August 2020. Digital transformation through broadcast technology and contactless events management systems, the hotel successfully executed while safeguarding the health and safety of all delegates, its associates and the local community. 

Notable precautions that were introduced for the hybrid event include:

A thermographic camera is placed at the entrance to screen delegates’ temperature

Capacity limit of event venues was reduced to ensure safe physical distancing rules

Service style for the luncheon was adapted in order ensure a safe yet delightful gourmet experience for the delegates

Style of the Luncheon Seminar changed in order to ensure the safe distribution of food for the participants 

Ample hand sanitizer stations were created throughout the venue

All delegates were encouraged to register with the contract tracing system created by the Japanese government



Since April 2016 Portopia Hotel has been a designated administrator of the Kobe International Convention Center and Kobe International Exhibition Hall. One of the hotel’s greatest strengths is understanding the needs of both organizers and participants, providing a one-stop-shop on behalf of the hotel, convention center and exhibition hall facilities. Portopia Hotel has a proud legacy of impressive achievements over the years. In addition, the hotel has developed with the nation’s first “MICE/Regional Tourism Personnel Training Program for Inbound Demand”with Kwansei Gakuin University’s Graduate School. It is looking to further personnel development in the MICE industry through collaborations between industry and academia. Portopia Hotel aims to provide a premium experience to organizers and participants while contributing to Kobe city by hosting conventions that have a high economic ripple effect. As Kobe Portopia Hotel celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2021, the hotel aims to further strengthen itself, both in “software” and “hardware”.

For more information, please visit Kobe Portopia Hotel, Japan. .