Bunnings

Swedish lifestyle outlet Metro Mode is sharing a way to use up yesterday's kanelbullar, turning stale cinnamon buns into a crunchy homemade granola and a creamy dip. The idea plays on Sweden's love of cinnamon buns and the common urge to avoid wasting leftover baked goods. Interest in kanelbullar recipes is high, with readers searching for new takes on the classic bake.

Kanelbullar, the classic Swedish cinnamon bun, is what Sweden is searching for right now. Interest is being driven by taste tests such as a Västerbottens-Kuriren ranking of the best buns in Umeå for under 15 kronor, part of a wider seasonal focus on the pastry as Swedes embrace fika culture.

Char siu, the Cantonese-style barbecue pork with its sweet, glossy red glaze, is drawing attention as a standout dish of Chinese barbecue cooking. Typically marinated in hoisin, honey, soy sauce and five-spice, the pork is roasted until caramelised at the edges and tender inside. Food lovers are highlighting it as an accessible dish to make at home, served over rice, in noodles or inside steamed buns.

Best Buns has opened a new location in Falls Church, Virginia, serving all-day breakfast alongside a full-service bar. The bakery, known for its breads and pastries, is drawing attention from Northern Virginia food spots and local outlets. Locals are discussing the new daytime-and-cocktails concept and what it adds to the Falls Church dining scene.

Travel writers are recommending Milk Manju Tsukigesho, a sweet bun specialty from Osaka in Japan's Kansai region. The milky-filled confection, associated with the Shin-Osaka area, is being highlighted as a must-try treat for visitors to the city. Food-focused travel recommendations like this continue to drive interest in regional Japanese sweets among international travelers planning trips to Osaka.