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photo: Nasi Lemak dish with Chicken Rendang For people residing abroad, the practice of cooking and eating together are linked to their memories of home according to Dr Kelvin Low, an Associate Professor of Sociology at the National University of Singapore.[1] Food is an important aspect of culture no matter...

Kaya Toast with Foie Gras and Scrambled Egg (Photo: The Quarters’ Facebook page) Singapore’s food and beverage (F&B) sector has seen an improvement in productivity levels over the past five years. The real value added per actual hour worked has increased by 1.4 percent per annum. Yet, this figure...

photo: Diamond shaped egg tart One of the most popular and craved pastries in Singapore is the egg tart. During the frequent hot sunny afternoons, it is common to see Singaporeans snacking on the sweet golden creamy egg custard enclosed in the crunchy crusts accompanied by an icy cold drink....

photo: Fatpapas, a halal certified restaurant which includes chicken burgers, chicken kebab and turkey bacon in its menu Dining out with Muslim friends and colleagues has become much easier now than before as more and more local restaurants and cafes are obtaining halal certification. Singapore’s halal food market is turning...

photo: Herbal Chicken Soup In tropical climes, the flu season usually coincides with the onset of the rainy season. During this period, the elderly will cook bowls of steamy savory chicken soup for the young ones. But does it really help? The widespread faith in the healing properties of the...

photo: Saigon Professional Chefs Guild Staff welcoming guests at the SPC event The Saigon Professional Chefs’ Guild celebrated their 14th Anniversary Dinner on March 19th 2019 at the Equatorial Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Over 350 guests primarily from the food service and restaurant industry attended the evening reception....

‘Aviation’ by Atlas (photo: Lifestyle Asia) Non-drinkers can soon rejoice! The availability of non-alcoholic cocktails at restaurants, pubs and bars will ensure the provision of even more options. A gap in the market is being filled by non-alcoholic cocktails or concoctions that are carefully thought through, that cost just...

Beef Shepherd’s Pie (photo: danielfooddiary) The experience of dining in a stranger’s home is no longer a mystery. Many chefs in Singapore have started providing unique dining experiences for customers in their own homes. If you are looking for a new experience, private dining may be an alternative you...

photo: Hot Pot The Lunar New Year which occurs in February 2019 heralds a time for reunion and for celebrations with family and relatives. One of the best ways to celebrate is gather around a hot pot, catching up with family updates, eating and drinking at the same time. The...