Starbucks announced its new summer menu lineup for Starbucks Reserve and Roastery stores in New York City The company is continuing the ube trend started earlier this spring which Starbucks said is inspired by the Starbucks Reserve Ice Ube Coconut Latte Here is Starbucks’ full summer lineup for its Reserve and Roastery stores: • Ube Espresso Martini: A colorful twist on Starbucks Reserve’s Espresso Martini • Masala Chai Latte: Starbucks’ take on the traditional black tea blend from the Assam region of India • Crispy Hashbrown Egg Cup: A baked jammy egg inside a cup made of hashbrowns Related:Wendy’s cup scan promotion turns drink purchases into donations for foster kids Starbucks has also launched a summer menu for its non-Reserve stores which will be coming soon with more details in late May The company confirmed the return of Summer Berry Refreshers and a new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop On the coffee chain’s earnings call last week CEO Brian Niccol also mentioned a new Frappuccino flavor Contact Joanna at [email protected] Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality She has more than seven years of experience writing about the restaurant and hospitality industry Her editorial coverage ranges from profiles of independent restaurants around the country to breaking news and insights into some of the biggest brands in food and beverage Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature and creative writing from The College of New Jersey and a master’s degree in arts and culture journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY Prior to joining Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018 and has previously held editorial positions at Insider (formerly known as Business Insider) and The Daily Meal Joanna’s work can also be found in The New York Times Her areas of expertise include restaurant industry news restaurant operator solutions and innovations Joanna Fantozzi has been a moderator and event facilitator at both Informa’s MUFSO and Restaurants Rise industry events Informa Restaurant & Food Group (August 2021-present) Informa Restaurant & Food Group (July 2019-August 2021) Freelance Food & Lifestyle Reporter (Feb As the restaurant industry struggles toward gender parity in leadership ranks these 52 women have become the standard-bearers for change Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199 Shannen Ace Among the special “Star Wars” food and beverage items available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for May the 4th is the Mossberry Biscuit This snack is available from the Cart across from the Milk Stand from May 4 through May 31 The matcha and ube flavors don’t come through in the icing — there’s just a hint of sugar It will rarely be fresh because it’s just in clamshell packaging at carts This treat only escaped a 1 rating because it’s pretty Have you tried this treat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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May 5, 2025Starbucks is gearing up for summer but it's not phasing out all its spring offers just yet Sooner than fans know it, though, its summertime exclusives will take over, beginning with another small-scale seasonal rollout at select Starbucks Reserve locations the company is really putting the ube into the uber-exclusive menu only offered at select roasteries Joining the floral-inspired menu it launched in March comes two new drinks Select Starbucks Reserve locations will now offer an Ube Espresso Martini, a Masala Chai Latte, a Crispy Hashbrown Egg Cup in addition to the new Rwanda Sholi Sundwa and Honey Process Ecuador Loja whole bean coffee blends and the fan-favorite Indonesia West Java Blend according to a May 5 update from the international chain Related: Starbucks Fans Are Hoping for Expanded Release of Limited-Edition Menu Items Starbucks Reserve's new Ube Espresso Martini is described as "a new take on the Starbucks Reserve Signature Espresso Martini," and pairs Starbucks Reserve Espresso with Kalak Vodka Cream and White Mocha sauce before being topped with Ube Coconut Cold Foam Starbucks Reserve new Ube Espresso Martini It said its new Masala Chai Latte is inspired by the traditional flavors of the popular drink featuring a "robust black tea blend from the Assam region of India that highlights bold flavors of cardamom Starbucks Reserve new Masala Chai Latte Related: Starbucks Refreshes Its Menus With 3 New Mocktail-Style Drinks The new Crispy Hashbrown Egg Cup is reported to take "a freshly cracked egg that is baked until jammy inside a cup made of crispy hashbrown Starbucks Reserve customers can choose to top it off with "freshly sliced prosciutto."  Starbucks Reserve new Crispy Hashbrown Egg Cup its early summer additions also star threenew merchandise collections featuring cold cups including a new Artist Merchandise Collection designed by artist Melissa Kolby Starbucks Reserve new Artist Merchandise Collection Starbucks Reserve locations will also offer a City Collection branded with the insignias of Chicago or Seattle plastered across reusable water bottles (L-R): Starbucks Reserve's new City Merch Collection is in Chicago It's also launching a vibrant new Travel Collection featuring a similar spread of branded cold cups Starbucks Reserve's new Travel Collection and Seattle can expect the Starbucks Reserve Roasteries and stores in their areas to start serving and stocking the new additions beginning on Tuesday The company also confirmed that the Starbucks Reserve Iced Ube Coconut Latte Butterfly Tea Spritz and Rose Pistachio Twice-Baked Cornetto would remain available as it counts down to the official start of summer Next: Target's Favorite Day Brand Adds 5 'Lovely' Limited-Edition Ice Cream Flavors StarbucksBy Meredith HolserMay 05 2025Meredith HolserAffiliate and Food WriterMeredith Holser is B+C's resident affiliate writer Meredith enjoys writing about a range of topics but she's adopted e-commerce writing in all its many facets and dreaming about having a yummy little treat Inspired by the Iced Ube Coconut Latte that hit Starbucks Reserve menus this spring the all-new Ube Espresso Martini is topped with the most delicious ube-flavored cold foam The drink itself mixes Starbucks Reserve espresso Since it's crafted with fresh espresso you'll get a more coffee-forward sip than other martinis that just use coffee liqueur This subdued sip is still mighty impressive You can order this one hot or iced from Starbucks Reserve locations plus Starbucks notes it pairs well with a sweet treat – which we're always here for The next new item on the Starbucks Reserve summer menu is simply savory and makes a great option for breakfast or even a mid-day snack the Crispy Hashbrown Egg Cups highlight a wonderful texture which you can also order with freshly-sliced prosciutto All three new items on the Starbucks Reserve summer menu will be available alongside items like the Iced Ube Coconut Latte and Rose Pistachio Twice-Baked Cornetto that hit Reserve locations in the spring Subscribe to our newsletter for more Starbucks news 2025 at 11:13 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}UbeFest will take place on April 26 at Don Knabe Park in Cerritos CA — The first ever countywide UbeFest is coming to Cerritos this weekend highlighting the vibrant vegetable commonly used in Filipino cuisine The purple yam known as Ube (pronounced oo-bay) is native to Southeast Asia. It has a rich history in the Philippines and, in recent years, has surged in the United States for its rich UbeFest started as a small pop-up event in Long Beach in 2021 with the help of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn and several other sponsors The free event will take place on April 26 at Don Knabe Park in Cerritos from 10 a.m "Come get your fill of ube-themed treats and enjoy this celebration of Filipino cuisine arts and cultural heritage," Supervisor Hahn said in a statement last week storytelling events and Filipino-inspired crafts Organizers are also setting up an Ube Egg Hunt from noon to 3 p.m But spots are limited and anyone looking to participate should arrive early to register Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes Simply click the save icon (with a heart!) at the top of this recipe page Recipe developed by Sammy Mila *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice Get the world's #1 plant‑based magazine Ube flavoring isn’t so new—it’s been featured in many products from pies to spreads and more even Trader Joe’s churned out purple yam-themed products like ube ice cream and a wildly popular (now discontinued) ube spread To many vegan shoppers’ collective disappointment the spread wasn’t vegan (milk is the culprit animal ingredient) there’s no wonder if they’ll potentially make a vegan version we can all still experience the joy of sweet From where to buy it to what to do with it here’s everything you need to know about the vegan side of ube spread.   jump to the recipes Ube is a purple yam commonly used in Filipinx cuisine and sweet treats It’s naturally light purple and takes on a deeper hue when cooked The flavor profile is sweet and slightly earthy with a hint of vanilla and the flesh is silky and smooth when cooked It’s these versatile and universally loved characteristics that make ube perfect for a variety of desserts from ice cream to baked goods (we’ll talk about ube cake later) Some may confuse ube for taro—both are starchy vegetables that provide purple shades to sweets; however Taro tends to be significantly less sweet than ube and also leans more toward a nutty flavor profile For a sinfully sweet spread you can add to everything from ice cream to brioche toast RELATED: Vegetables, Beans, and Fruits Are the Secret Ingredients in These 12 Decadent Desserts Ube’s antioxidants may also prevent inflammation—the precursor to a number of diseases from arthritis to heart conditions. Given this nutritional profile We’ll just say it’s best enjoyed in moderation.  Fila Manila Dissolve the sugar and salt in the coconut milk over medium heat you’ll have homemade vegan ube spread BECOME A VEGNEWS VIP: Get exclusive product deals, freebies, and perks galore! the most obvious vessel for ube spread is a piece of toast From pretty purple cake to two-step croissants here are seven ways to use vegan ube spread.  Foodie Take Flight Floured Frame Pound cakes taste great, but these solid yellow bricks of butter, sugar, and flour are often lacking curb appeal. Not so when you marble the cake with ube-infused batter. This ube pound cake delivers on both flavor and appearance, something even your grandma’s famous pound cake recipe can’t honestly claim. get the recipe Frond and Frame Kitchen Confidante Cinnamon sugar is the classic cinnamon roll filling, but ube spread is a strong contender. Not only does it provide some much-needed color to these sweet rolls, it also adds a stronger flavor of vanilla that plays well with icing. You can even mix a few tablespoons of ube spread into your icing for a purple explosion of ube flavor. get the recipe Floured Frame Nuts About Greens Tiff Loves Tofu There’s no recipe here—all you need is a package of vegan-friendly frozen puff pastry dough (Pepperidge Farm will suit) and ube spread Preheat the oven according to the puff pastry package instructions and allow the dough to thaw Cut the dough into triangles and liberally spread a layer of ube jam on one side of the triangle leaving about a quarter of an inch on all sides Roll up the triangle of dough into a croissant shape and bake until puffy and golden Devour as soon as they’re cool enough to not burn off your tastebuds perhaps served with extra ube jam on the side.  Get the recipe DON'T MISS OUT: Get breaking news, recipes, and our weekly vegan deal by signing up for our FREE VegNewsletter Tanya Flink is a Digital Editor at VegNews as well as a writer and runner living in Orange County we live and breathe the plant-based lifestyle and only recommend products we feel make our lives amazing articles may include shopping links where we might earn a small commission but in no way does this effect the editorial integrity of VegNews CHECK IT OUT All things plant‑based,in your mailbox and inbox A community celebrating Black voices Beautycon is a global platform that brings together beauty enthusiasts and industry leaders to explore the latest trends and conversations shaping the future of beauty a subsidiary of Japanese chemical manufacturer UBE has started building a dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) plant in Louisiana The plant will produce 100,000 tons of DMC per year and 40,000 tons of EMC derived from DMC per year The plant is scheduled for completion in July 2026 and to begin operation in November of the same year DMC and EMC are key components of the electrolyte solvent for lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles DMC is also used in the semiconductor manufacturing process The new plant will produce DMC using UBE’s gas-phase nitrite process higher quality and fewer by-products and impurities compared to ethylene-based processes “The investment in this plant is the largest in the manufacturing facility in UBE’s corporate history,” said Masato Izumihara President and Representative Director of UBE “As the sole DMC and EMC manufacturer in the United States the company will achieve high productivity and supply products with very little waste and emission while also realizing various synergy effects with its newly acquired high-performance urethane systems business.” Source: UBE The free webinar sessions from our Spring 2025 Virtual Conference are now available to view on-demand Register for a session below to watch the recording and download the presentation Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register LOAD MORE SESSIONS Five Baker McKenzie offices and Trench Rossi Watanabe in São Paulo have helped Japanese chemicals company UBE acquire a subsidiary of German counterpart Lanxess for US$496 million expert analysis and essential resources from the Latin Lawyer experts Copyright © Law Business ResearchCompany Number: 03281866 VAT: GB 160 7529 10 This firm has professional notice in the Latin Lawyer 250 Get more from LLSign up to our daily email alert Unlock unlimited access to all Latin Lawyer content and many folks from the Philippines will be delighted when you make some beer with it Either ube is getting really popular in the United States or it has an incredibly effective PR team Ube—pronounced OO-beh—has been having a moment for quite a few moments now: If you’re not from certain parts of Asia and you’ve never heard of ube It just takes a while for these trends to bubble up into the mainstream (if they ever do) After all—as we know well at the Special Ingredient labs—the exotic ingredients competing for our attention these days are more numerous than ever because we like how Latin names sound like magic words) People from the more tropical parts of Asia and the Pacific Islands have grown and eaten it since ancient times but it’s most widespread in the Philippines where it’s popular as a flavoring and dessert ingredient and ube halaya—a pudding-like treat made from mashed ube and condensed milk or coconut milk Ube is not a sweet potato—those come from the Americas (you can brew with those, too, obviously and we should probably stop calling them “yams.”) Ubes are sweet; other frequent descriptors include nutty and earthy It’s easy to see how they end up in desserts is arguably the best thing about ube: It’s purple—like and it’s a pretty cool color—just ask Prince while other Asian food cultures get plenty of attention our friends in the Philippines were due to get some love Harland Brewing in San Diego was still in its first year when its then–director of brewing operations visited a local bakery and enjoyed a memorable (and presumably purple) ube donut “And Nick instantly knew he could make it into a beer,” says Jacob Hillier developed the recipe that would become Harland’s Ube Milkshake IPA Its annual release has become a big enough deal locally that the brewery hosts an annual Ube Day party to celebrate with many people of Asian and Pacific Island backgrounds “These communities lined up at our doors and spread the word about ube being in a beer,” Hillier says we have been [welcomed] into the surrounding community with love and support because of this beer.” He describes the flavor that ube brings as “vanilla bean and cake batter,” for a “decadent pastry-like characteristic with slight earthy undertones.” The Harland team also uses ube in other beer styles—even a hard seltzer “to keep it true to the many ube pastries that are made,” Hillier says “and to keep that tropical tradition alive.” and they’re increasingly available now that American bakeries and ice cream shops are catching on to the flavor and its popularity you could try processing your own ube—what is “craft,” anyway?—by peeling and potentially even turning it into ube halaya before adding to secondary Hillier says they’ve had the most success with ube flavor concentrate “It can easily be used to control exactly how much ube flavor you want,” he says “and even control the purple hue that it creates in beer.” The beer’s vivid purple hue comes from that concentrate—only about two liters for a 30-barrel batch—and nothing else “We’ve noticed that getting the perfect purple color is very dependent on beer style,” Hillier says we are able to control getting a very vibrant but opaque color of purple.” But it can be tricky—a little goes a long way “We do tend to see when adding the ube [concentrate] that it will go from a weird gray color—from not having enough—to even having too much added and getting almost black,” Hillier says carefully adding the ube is a huge part in successfully getting the purple color we are looking for.” Another San Diego brewer who dabbles in ube is Derek Gallanosa founder of GOAL in North Park and the former head brewer at Moksa in Rocklin The vividly purple Ube Haze IPA has become his most popular beer Gallanosa says he uses a processed form for flavor and color—in this case “I think what builds the flavor is also using complementary hops,” he says “I’ve just been using Citra lately—at five pounds per barrel—but plan on introducing other varieties in future batches.” Hillier’s advice for anyone who wants to try brewing with ube “The more you understand how this purple yam has been used the easier it is to understand the big picture of what it should taste like,” he says and it can’t be used on its own—don’t just start dosing dry-hopped hazy IPAs with ube The purple yam is commonly used in Filipino cuisine is a tuberous root vegetable with a vivid violet to bright lavender color can be found in a variety of desserts including ice cream cupcakes and beverages such as lattes and milk teas Awareness of this ingredient is low across all demographics menus has risen by 75 percent over the past four years 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UBE Corporation announced today that it held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) plant near New Orleans Approximately 180 people attended the ceremony Representative Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer and officials from UBE C1 Chemicals America which will manufacture DMC and EMC in the United States a leader in syngas production and carbon utilization technology proudly joins UBE Corporation in celebrating the groundbreaking of UBE's state-of-the-art EV electrolyte plant This milestone facility marks a major step forward in sustainable battery materials production positioning the UBE facility as a key supplier for the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market A Groundbreaking for the Future of EV BatteriesThe groundbreaking event brought together industry leaders and stakeholders to commemorate the beginning of construction on the first-of-its-kind facility in the United States This plant will revolutionize lithium-ion battery production by manufacturing dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) in the US — two essential components in high-performance EV batteries This groundbreaking is more than just turning dirt—it represents a major leap forward in low-carbon syngas innovation "We are excited for UBE and congratulate them on seeing this project move from concept to reality We are working in partnership with UBE as a key syngas plant supplier a company with a 128-year history and stellar reputation for delivering world-class projects" said HYCO1 CEO Greg Carr "This groundbreaking is more than just turning dirt—it represents a major leap forward in low-carbon syngas innovation specifically the world's lowest cost carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H₂) production plant and cost-effective production of EV battery electrolytes in the industry." HYCO1's Cutting-Edge Syngas TechnologyUBE evaluated multiple syngas CO and H₂ supply options based on traditional industrial gas production methods and suppliers in its sourcing of carbon monoxide CO and hydrogen (H₂) After extensive feasibility studies and engineering diligence UBE selected HYCO1's proprietary CUBE™ Technology HYCO1's process and catalyst technology enables the UBE plant to produce CO and H₂ gases more efficiently with substantial operational savings and with the ability to add CO₂ as a feedstock to further lower product carbon scores to increase efficiency and to lower emissions Press Contact: Tim Lozano, Director of Marketing at HYCO1, Inc. [email protected]Commercial Contact: Jae Brimhall, Director of Business Development at HYCO1, Inc. 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Computer & Electronics Utilities Chemical Chemical Do not sell or share my personal information: In case you missed the Food Crush series or just so damn good that they live in my brain and pop up with regularity I can’t quite get the dish off my mind I don’t like ice cream that is too sweet or vanilla-y which means higher than average milk-fat content Mint Tapas and Sushi’s Ube Ice Cream had every wow factor when I was in for dinner a couple of months ago And I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since I visited the newest location in Sugar House and I can’t wait to return when the garage doors open onto the patio for people-watching season.  The Ube Ice Cream at Mint’s is exceptionally creamy to the point of being more of a gelato in mouthfeel than a hard-pack ice cream It may also result from the natural starchiness of the ube It also has a hint of earthiness (after all yams are a tuber) that balances out the sweetness The ice cream was served in a martini-style glass with fresh berries and beautiful The pear is the perfect crisp floral foil to the rich ice cream.  We started with dessert here, but I would be remiss if I didn’t give you a few other favorites to precede the Ube Ice Cream—unless you want to go straight for dessert, which you know I won’t judge. Mint takes the shareable experience of sushi and layers on tapas-style dishes that are a mix of traditional and experiential, with Chef Soy’s unique voice showing through So grab a group and do a lot of tasting.  My favorite starter is the jalapeno hamachi The jalapenos are in a light vinaigrette in the bottom of the bowl so you can control the level of heat in each bite with the generous hamachi arranged as a rose Another favorite is the spicy tuna tartare which is the perfect nutty foil for the soft Some other small plates you should devour are the pork belly I’m a big fan of how unique the menu is You will find rolls here that are not copy-and-paste from your standard sushi menu One that stood out was the Galaxy lollipop Ask your server to guide you when it comes to selecting your sushi And I recommend that you hoard it for yourself.  Mint Tapas and Sushi with locations in Sandy, Cottonwood Heights, Holladay, and Sugar Housemintsushiut.comReservations Recommended  See more stories like this and all of our food and drink coverage. 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Now it seems like nearly every restaurant, coffee shop and bakery has found a way to import this vibrant purple color onto their menu. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food & Wine (@foodandwine) the fascination with this novel ingredient continues to grow who has been eating this vegetable all my life watching this trend blow up has been bittersweet Because unlike many eaters who are rather new to the flavor I’ve noticed that much of the ube America is obsessing over is not the real thing Ube is supposed to be nutty with a very slight hint of vanilla. And to properly use ube, it should be made from, you know, actual ube. It’s unsurprising that some restaurants and stores use ube extract sold by companies like McCormick Although the extract is easily accessible (and tastes okay) Every time I bite into a food that uses fake ube It doesn’t taste like my beloved halo-halos (a cold dessert meaning “mix-mix”) that I used to eat every summer It’s nothing like the ube stuffed inside the ensaymadas (spiral-shaped sweet yeast dough pastries topped with sugar and grated cheese) I always ate for breakfast And it’s worlds away from the ube biko (sticky rice cakes) that were my family’s dessert centerpiece during Christmas fake ube feels disrespectful to my Southeast Asian culture Now I know how Italians feel eating at Olive Garden Halo-halo from Maricel's Kitchen in Old Bridge NJ (Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media)Lauren Musni The main offender is Trader Joe’s ube line, which features everything from ube spread and tea cookies to ube mochi pancake and waffle mix and ube joe-joe cookies this was exciting — growing up in Central Jersey I rarely saw Filipino food at an American grocery store But after trying Trader Joe’s ube food items that little thrill quickly turned to disappointment They claim to use ube powder and puree but their products offer only a slight hint of ube taste — the rest is just sugar ostensibly for the intense and novel color I’ve also tried ube at various coffeeshops bakeries and restaurants around New Jersey and while I value their efforts in incorporating my culture into their menus as part of their ube product line (Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media)Lauren Musni I’m not saying you can’t use extract at all but at least use real ube along in tandem with the extract to make it more authentic there are several exceptional local businesses in New Jersey that offer a variety of outstanding — and authentic — ube products Kafe de Manila in Raritan serves more than two dozen ube creations including ube tres leches and ube brownies Their most popular item is their iced ube float latte featuring a base of ube halaya (a mixture of frozen or fresh ube condensed milk and butter that is usually mixed by hand for about 30 minutes) Ube float latte and ube cold brew from Kafe de Manila in Raritan Owners Ron and Kathy Arbiol described their shop as creating “the real ube experience.” The base for all their drinks and baked goods is from homemade ube halaya “I think the trend is great because it’s Filipino cuisine and I’m proud of that,” Ron Aribo said “But my comparison is with the same thing as vanilla People use a teaspoon of vanilla imitation extract for something and they call it vanilla Maricel Gentile of Maricel's Kitchen in Old Bridge NJ baking ube pandesal (Lauren Musni | NJ Advance Media)Lauren Musni Maricel Gentile owns Maricel’s Kitchen in Old Bridge where she teaches a range of cooking classes including one focusing on Filipino cuisine She plans to introduce a class focused on ube aiming to show participants how to incorporate this ingredient effectively into their recipes “How could people say it tastes good when they haven’t tasted the real thing but the taste is definitely not the same,” Gentile said authentic ube has a texture of a perfectly roasted chestnut but the taste also comes from what you’re putting on it.” I understand it’s not as easily accessible to get in the United States even in Asian grocery stores where they’re usually offered Frozen ube is a more accessible alternative and will still achieve that signature flavor A plate of ube pandesal from Maricel's Kitchen in Old Bridge Because for me and my fellow Filipinos and Filipino-Americans it’s not just a trend — it’s a deeply ingrained part of our upbringing Imagine finding out that your favorite bagel shop was using imitation Taylor ham/pork roll instead of the real deal If those in the food industry are content to chase fleeting trends rather than seek genuine authenticity Please subscribe now and support the local journalism YOU rely on and trust Lauren Musni may be reached at lmusni@njadvancemedia.com. 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food & Wine (@foodandwine) Metrics details Unilateral biportal endoscopy is widely used in the surgical treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis To investigate the feasibility of bilateral synchronous UBE to unilateral laminotomy and bilateral decompression(BS-UBE-ULBD) for treating two-level lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) Sixty-four patients with two-level lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) treated with BS-UBE-ULBD from October 2022 to January 2024 were retrospectively analyzed All patients were treated with BS-UBE-ULBD All 64 patients successfully underwent surgery and the duration of surgery was 95–180 min The average number of fluoroscopy was 3.02 ± 0.92 The average blood loss during the surgery was 73 Postoperative lumbar CT showed that the spinal canal and bilateral nerve roots were fully decompressed Complete follow-up data were obtained for all 64 cases The VAS score of low back and leg pain and the ODI of lumbar function significantly (P < 0.05) improved at each follow-up time point MacNab evaluation at 6 months after the surgery showed that the results were excellent in 48 cases From October 2022 to June 2024, our hospital pioneered the use of Bilateral Synchronous UBE-unilateral Laminotomy and Bilateral Decompression (BS-UBE-ULBD) for two-level degenerative LSS. Sixty-four patients with two-segment LSS were treated with BS-UBE-ULBD, and the results were satisfactory. A: Determining the position of L3/4/5 pedicle of vertebral arch and target point by body surface fluoroscopy; B: Determining the position of intervertebral space by simultaneous fluoroscopy of two segments; C: standing position of the operator; D: the intraoperative anteroposterior fluoroscopic positioning view and other drugs were used after the operation the patients began to get out of bed under the protection of hard waistline fixation The drainage was removed within 24 h after the surgery the patients mainly rested in bed and properly exercised the back muscles Patients are encouraged to get up and move around early but are not encouraged to participate in physical exercise the patients were forbidden to do heavy physical activity involving the waist Postoperative guidance was provided to strengthen the training of back muscle strength Statistical Analysis IBM SPSS Statistics ver A paired t-test was used to compare the VAS and ODI scores of low back pain and leg pain before surgery and 1 week and 6 months after surgery The mean values ​​were expressed as standard deviations and the Student-t test was used to analyze the differences between the two groups A p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to evaluate the intrarepeatability of different observers (interobserver reliability) One independent researcher blinded to the group allocation completed the evaluations Results 1: There were 34 males and 31 females 64 patients were followed until 1 week and 6 months after the surgery There were 1 case of L2/3 and L3/4 involvement and 45 cases of L4/5 and L5/S1 involvement All patients had neurogenic intermittent claudication with or without radicular pain in the waist and lower extremities Twenty-two patients were complicated with hypertension One patient had pain and discomfort in the contralateral lower limb after lamina fenestration and was treated with neurotrophic and analgesic conservative treatment after the surgery The patient’s symptoms were significantly improved 2 months after the surgery One patient had a dural tear of nearly 2 mm during the operation and the patient was kept in bed for one week after the surgery No antibiotics were prescribed postoperatively C: preoperative CT reconstruction; D: L3/4 postoperative CT F postoperative CT reconstruction showed that the right L3/4 and the left L4/5 laminae were missing and we will explore and discuss the following shortcomings in future studies: ① the follow-up time of this study was short and only two follow-up time points were set thus long-term efficacy still necessitates further studies; ② there no control group in this study BS-UBE-ULBD can effectively treat all clinical symptoms of patients with two-level degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis on the premise of ensuring clinical safety The BS-UBE-ULBD technology has a good development prospect in the treatment of two-segment or even more segmental degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author Rikke Krüger, J., Secher, T., Bart, J., Jan, H. & K. & Prevalence of lumbar spinal stenosis in general and clinical populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 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Surg. 12, 330–336. https://doi.org/10.4055/cios19136 (2020) Download references Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (Qingdao) Key Laboratory of Qingdao in Medicine and Engineering Zhao mainly wrote the manuscript and collected data and Xu conceived the methodology and collected data， Guo and Gao provided surgical assistance， Si mainly gave guidance The authors declare no competing interests Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86106-8 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science culminated at the groundbreaking celebration for UBE's new chemical production facility The new $500 million manufacturing facility will be located at Cornerstone Energy Park in Waggaman This UBE facility will create the first reliable domestic U.S supply of dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) critical components of lithium-ion battery and semiconductor manufacturing "We are thrilled to partner with UBE on this exciting new project," says Stephen Gray "This state-of-the-art facility not only underscores our commitment to advancing sustainable technologies but also plays a pivotal role in strengthening the domestic supply chain for electric vehicle battery components The essential materials produced at this plant will contribute to the growth of the already booming EV industry." "This manufacturing facility will be UBE's first large-scale chemical facility in the United States and CEP offers not only a strategic location but also raw materials needed for manufacturing and competitive logistics," said Masato Izumihara Gray will set the customer's 5-story pipe racks and handle all piping and connections from the racks to processing modules and utility points Japan-based fabricator Morimatsu will manufacture the processing modules Gray will oversee the quality program for fabrication and coordinate logistics for delivery including constructing a temporary barge facility on the Mississippi River and a temporary bridge Construction will require more than 1,800 helical piles for deep foundations and over 6,400 metric tons of steel The finished facility will also feature a 34,000 GPM cooling tower supply chain for lithium-ion batteries essential to electric and hybrid vehicles as well as semiconductors vital to electronic devices across industries The UCCA facility is estimated to create 50-60 new skilled positions with over 400 workers on-site at peak construction The project is expected to be complete in 2027 we have grown from a regional contractor to a nationally ranked leader Our comprehensive services—spanning design and real estate—make us a trusted partner for every phase of a project Whether designing and building a state-of-the-art facility our expertise drives innovation and value at every step we don't just build projects—we build lasting partnerships Media Contact:Abby JohnsonVice President, Integrated Marketing606.923.2062[email protected] Polyurethane (PU) Resin Market Analysis: Industry Market Size Copyright © ChemAnalyst - 2020 | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy which are typically yellow or white in appearance the bright purple hue makes ube a truly special ingredient Before it became a viral foodie sensation in America ube was a popular ingredient for centuries in the Philippines Although Filipino immigrants brought their cuisine it wasn't until 2016 when Manila Social Club in New York started selling ube donuts that the ingredient began to skyrocket in popularity in Western culture ube has continuously cropped up in all kinds of dishes across America The popularity of ube can be attributed to its social-media-friendly tint which makes products containing ube perfect for shots on Instagram or TikTok It has appeared in traditional Filipino desserts ube will always trace its roots back to its home in the Philippines but the truth is that ube has been a commonly used ingredient in Asia cuisine for centuries the first mention of ube in both Spanish and Tagalog the use of ube goes back so far in Asian history that the exact date that it was first used to create ube halaya Americans specifically first made contact with ube in the 1890s during the country's occupation of the Philippines Ube seeds also began to crop up in seed catalogs in the United States sometimes sold under the name "winged yam." Last but not least the influx of Asian immigrants through Hawaii saw the arrival of many Asian cuisines and cultures Ube started going viral in American culture in the 2010s and has continued to be highly popular. Today, various ube products can be found in grocery stores, such as ube extract, ube powder, ube pancake mix some of the most popular ube dishes are Filipino sweets Every product is independently selected by our editors Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission For more of the Cut’s favorite fashion, beauty, and home finds, sign up for the weekly Cut Shop Newsletter Huda Kattan of Huda Beauty has gone viral for her loose setting powder she released Ube — a new lilac-toned color —which was said to help dark under-eye circles We put it to the test on six different skin tones The bright pink looked too red on my very fair skin but I think it would be much more flattering if I had a tan This shade was a lot more wearable than I thought it would be based on how it looks online and in the package I also love the fact that it visibly brightened up my under-eye area (I’m wearing my usual Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder on the left side and Huda Beauty on the right.) It has a smooth finish and doesn’t look cakey or settle into fine lines While I liked how it brightened up my under-eye area (I’m wearing just my Nars concealer and Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter on the left versus the Huda Beauty on the right side) I didn’t like the overall finish and the feeling of powder on my skin even if it doesn’t appear as purple on the skin as it looks in the packaging I paired it with the Huda blush filter in Ube Cream I found the violet tones way too overpowering for my complexion But I fell in love after a second try paired with a Patrick Ta cream blush If you don’t already have a cult-favorite setting powder which has my Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer on but my under-eye hollows are a source of insecurity for me (shout out to my dad for these genetics!) and this powder with whatever delicious witchcraft Huda and her team pumped into it smoothed them out and somehow made them look more plump I also loved how this made my blush and under eyes meld seamlessly The instructions for baking tell you to let the product sit for a few minutes then buff off the powder with a fluffy brush and I just threw all that out the window (sorry I don’t like a well-set/baked under eye on me!) and blotted a bunch of it off on the back of my hand before applying this product under my eyes If you prefer a more natural-looking/skin-like finish I was initially afraid of the color but once you apply, even if you dab on a lot of product with a powder puff or bright pink like it looks in the packaging It’s very matte but comes in handy if you get oily and crease throughout the day I like that it brightens my under eye but also blurs my pores that some products tend to emphasize I also like that it gives me that airbrushed look it’s more suitable for a full face of matte makeup I prefer a more dewy look and tend to skip powder or use a very light hand and setting spray to keep my face from looking too matte I’ll definitely be reaching for this to set my under eye I use the Hude Beauty Kunafa shade daily because it’s complementing to my skin tone I like the Ube shade but wish I would’ve applied my blush on with it for this look it would’ve warmed the brightness up a bit but this one is a bit more lilac on my skin tone than other pink powders I later applied my favorite Haus Labs blush over the powder and I liked it a lot more It’s something I’d wear more in the spring or summer By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us Eat your way through Asia—without leaving the Midwest—at these bakeries serving treats and pastries from across the continent Emily Postlethwait is a former editorial apprentice for Midwest Living and a recent graduate of Drake University The annual release of this beer in San Diego has become such an event that Harland Brewing now organizes an Ube Day party to mark the occasion in the fall Harland head brewer Jacob Hillier shares this recipe that features coconut sugar, raw coconut, a Sabro dry-hop addition, and an ube concentrate that lets you dial in the purple hue and flavor. For more on brewing with this unusual tuber, see Special Ingredient: Ube Subscribe today to access all of the premium brewing content available (including this article) our subscribers call it "the perfect beer magazine" and "worth every penny." 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turnout was likely the product of effective campaigning on the parts of students by ignoring the chaotic and stressful circumstances of this election the UBE attempts to identify a victory of the campaigning of student candidates as their own The UBE remains an opaque vessel that is only biannually noticed for its flaws seldom practicing outreach back into the student community In order to troubleshoot the issues behind these elections the UBE must perform an internal investigation And in conjunction with this internal investigation they should renew focus on external transparency The fact that the University has a student-run electoral board should not be a surprise consigned to solely readers of The Cavalier Daily the UBE must make a concerted effort to clarify not only their importance on Grounds but also their status as an SSO — a living breathing and student-run organization whom the University has entrusted to help safeguard the tradition of student self-governance.  Scarlett Sullivan is a senior opinion columnist for The Cavalier Daily She can be reached at opinion@cavalierdaily.com.  The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of The Cavalier Daily Columns represent the views of the authors alone.  Indieheads is one of many Contracted Independent Organizations at the University dedicated to music though it stands out to students for many reasons Indieheads President Brian Tafazoli describes his experience and involvement in Indieheads over the years as well as the impact that the organization has had on his personal and musical development What if a new drink was about to dethrone the matcha latte If matcha conquered the capital in no time but that doesn't mean it's easy to get hold of in Paris Here are some addresses where you can get one for sure You can enjoy ube latte in several Parisian coffee shops specializing in original drinks and Asian influences the Japanese Quarter near Pyramides and Café Shin in the 10th arrondissement ube 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About three weeks ago, the beauty mogul shared an ASMR video of herself applying a mystery item she’s revealed that it’s her bestselling setting powder in a new The purple yam has been celebrated for its naturally sweet, nutty, vanilla taste, yet until relatively recently, foodies would be hard-pressed to spot ube on mainstream menus. Now, ube lattes are having something of a moment and the ingredient is being used to create a kaleidoscope of violet-colored treats including Dunkin's new purple-hued Potion Macchiato but one thing is certain: It doesn't just have to be in the new macchiato (which isn't actually a "true" macchiato but we digress ...) Fans can add the new marshmallow ube swirl to any drink of their choice Note that there doesn't appear to be an option to add the swirl to other drinks via Dunkin's online menu fans swinging through the drive-thru or walking into a location should be able to request it by name Unlike Dunkin's syrup-like flavor shots They come in a pump bottle for easy dispensing into (hooray!) any drink Just as customers can add a shot of butter pecan to their drip coffees fans can customize their drinks using the new marshmallow ube flavor swirl — while it lasts The ingredient (at least for now) is only available for a limited time as part of the chain's fall menu According to an official press release by the company the Potion Macchiato was inspired by the Pink Velvet Macchiato (which returned to menus earlier this year) and the desire to branch out beyond the predictable orange-tinted color palette of most seasonal fall food offerings which investigated the top beauty brands of the year crowned Kattan's namesake line as the most-followed brand with a combined following of 64.9 million The social media frenzy surrounding the brand boils down to its stellar products and the newest had amassed views of 20 million ahead of officially hitting shelves The limited edition Ube Collection consists of a new Blush Filter Faux Filler Lip Gloss and star-of-the-show Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powde,r all in a frosty electric lilac shade inspired by Kattan's love of ube - a root vegetable enjoyed in the Philippines as a sweet treat 'If you guys have been following my Stories I [have had] ube birthday cake every single year for the last four years,' Kattan said on Instagram 'We have a huge Filipino community in Dubai Our PD team us largely made up of amazing Filipino people – super creative do you guys think it'd be okay if we brought ube to the world Huda Beauty is about to come out with an ube setting powder The new shade is most suited to medium to tan skin tones with warm to gold undertones When used collectively with the Blush Filter in Ube Cream followed by the Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder in Ube Birthday Cake brightened and blurred look that Huda Beauty's bestsellers are known for but this time with the addition of rosy pigments that help to further neutralise and lift your complexion Apply the new Ube Birthday Cake shade atop of your existing Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder for a brighter but more natural take on the same electric purple look While the unique icy shade certainly sets off alarm bells at first glance - notably 'how is this candy-coloured pinky purple hue going to flatter my natural skin tone' - it did a great job at not only flattering but reviving my medium I used the Blush Filter with a heavy hand as I would any blush and was surprised to find it wasn't as stark as expected In factm it managed to glaze my skin with a somewhat natural-looking flush without looking too OTT But the real show-stopper was the Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder which tied the whole look together and locked things into place with a subtle lift The Faux Filler Lip Gloss is perhaps the one product in the line-up you could go without as while it boasts a high-shine finish and comfortable wear it doesn't pack the same purple colour punch as the other two essentials For those of us still riding the high waves of the blushed under-eye trend Huda Beauty's latest viral sensation comes in the form of this limited edition Faux Filler Lip Gloss and Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder all inspired by Huda Kattan's love of Filipino ube birthday cake icy and electric lilac look that lift and blurs Price: £60.35 (was £71)hudabeauty.com Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer working across all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends industry news and the products you need to know about Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Photo: Huda BeautyHuda Kattan has the internet talking, and not just for her beloved makeup drops. In interview clips with broadcaster Mahdi Hasan that have gone viral she speaks about standing up for truth and justice and why it’s an honour to be called an activist While clips relaying their discussions about immigration politics and entrepreneurship are making the rounds on social media beauty enthusiasts the world over are engaging with a different type of content from the beauty mogul who has been teasing videos of a mysterious purple powder This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from Kattan has officially entered her lilac era with her latest range — the Ube collection — centred on her personal passion for lilac shades.The muse of the new products is none other than the Ube cake which is a a traditional Filipino sponge cake that’s purple in hue and is a central part of Kattan’s annual birthday celebrations the the limited edition collection contains three key products: The Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder in Ube Birthday Cake presents an electric lilac shade with subtle rosy pigments for blush and the undereye area It’s best suited for those with medium to tan skin tones with warm The Blush Filter in Ube Cream brings a new lilac shade to the brand’s beloved This should be added directly onto the apples of your cheeks blended out with your fingertips or a fluffy blush the Faux Filler Lip Gloss in Uuu-Baby features a sheer high-shine electric lilac shade and promises a fuller-looking pout collagen-infused formula features a nourishing vitamin E derivative I think we’re on the brink of a breakthrough when it comes to undertones and how much you can really play with them We created this electric lilac colour – a shade I’m really excited about It’s something that’s never been done before and we wanted to create something that is flattering yet unexpected," Huda Kattan tells Vogue Arabia The Ube collection launched exclusively at Sephora on January 9 and globally on Hudabeauty.com on January 10. there’s really no way around their incredible flavor and delicate soft texture Bao is always perfect as an on-the-go snack or as an appetizer to a much larger family meal When you’re trying to fix your unexpected bao cravings, look no further than your local Costco warehouse The fan-favorite bulk retailer usually stocks its shelves with a wide variety of worldly treats Get ready for one dessert you are not going to want to miss out on bringing home this week In a post shared by @costco.so.obsessed, we came across Costco’s newest freezer section offering: Okami Ube Flavor Bao This sweet take on the classic bao bun features the iconic ube flavoring which has experienced quite the growth in popularity here in the U.S while having a rich history in Filipino and other Southeast Asian cultures Customers can find a 23-ounce twin pack available for $8.69 ready to heat and eat ube-flavored bao inside Related: Costco 1-Year Executive Gold Star Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card “Ohhhh I need this,” one commenter wrote in response to the post shared by @costco.so.obsessed “Gimme anything ube flavored,” another chimed in to echo their sentiment For those who haven’t tried it before, ube is super sweet and has a strong vanilla flavor to accompany its sweetness. It can be eaten on its own as a dessert, or in this case, as a filling to complement the fluffy steamed nature of the bao bun While boa can be prepared in a number of different ways this version from Costco features a steamed bun filled with a sweet ube (a purple yam that is native to Southeast Asia) custard filling Simply pop each ube bao bun into the microwave or steamer and get ready to enjoy their delicious flavor in just minutes.  innovative chocolate confections inspired by Filipino flavors will be exhibiting at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas from January 19 to 21 at booth IV82 "We are thrilled to be participating in the Winter Fancy Food Show and showcasing our unique Filipino-inspired chocolates to a wider audience," says Len Gonzales Founder & Chocolatier of Galleon Chocolate "This is an incredible opportunity to share the rich heritage of Filipino flavors with chocolate lovers and introduce them to the exquisite taste of Ube." Galleon Chocolate is on a mission to bring Filipino chocolates and Ube flavors to the forefront of the mainstream market catering to adventurous foodies and those seeking unique and delicious treats Galleon Chocolate is a Maui-based chocolatier dedicated to creating exceptional chocolate experiences Galleon Chocolate infuses traditional flavors with innovative techniques to craft unique and unforgettable treats galleonchocolate.com facebook.com/galleonchocolate instagram.com/galleonchocolate/ tiktok.com/@galleonchocolate Holmes Bakehouse location on Larkin Street and is baking its own viral pastry a bakery now occupying the former Holmes location — and they are quietly serving up some of the best croissants in the city This talented French American pair offers pastries But they go big on croissants with different options to choose from The French Spot’s original croissant is light and flaky yet explodes with pull-apart-buttery flavor But the real star of the show is the Ube Mochicro — crisp with a sweet and slightly nutty ube mochi filling It’s drizzled with an eye-catching purple ube glaze that is topped with toasted coconut flakes which perfectly cuts through the buttery croissant The French Spot (1042 Larkin Street) is open 8 a.m The Dunkin' 2024 Halloween menu is launching on Wednesday and will feature a brand new drink called the Potion Macchiato according to a press release sent to Tasting Table The Potion Macchiato will be available hot or iced and combines espresso and milk with a purple mixture featuring the sweet flavors of ube and marshmallow For Dunkin' fans who have never tried ube before the tuber is a purple yam from the Philippines which has a similar taste to a sweet potato While long popular as a dessert flavor in its home country ube has caught fire as a flavor in the U.S While the ube-flavored Potion Macchiato is the big new item for Dunkin's 2024 Halloween the famed spider donut is also getting a makeover: It's keeping the same form of a yeasted donut with a chocolate-glazed Munchkin in the center but now sporting a brand-new purple color for the frosting Dunkin's sprinkles will be getting a special holiday chocolate and orange theme on both Munchkins and classic donuts On the merch front, Dunkin is releasing its first ever Halloween Munchkin Bucket this year Featuring a purple color scheme with trick-or-treating cartoons like a pumpkin and ghost the buckets can be purchased either filled with 50 Munchkins donut holes and can be reused as a Halloween bucket for a Dunkin'-loving kid Dunkin' is releasing a lineup of DunKings Halloween costumes There will be both an adult and kid version of the Dunkin' tracksuit featured in the 2024 Super Bowl commercial for $120 and $80 respectively and a DunKings costume set that features a long-sleeve jersey All three will be available in select stores and Dunkin's online shop alongside the returning 6-foot-tall Dunkin' Spider Inflatable for $55 you could theme your entire Halloween around Dunkin'.