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photo: Poached eggs for breakfast Make the microwave your new best friend   The microwave does more than just heat food. It also cooks them. Here are some ideas that can quickly satisfy hunger pangs using a microwave. Microwaved-poached eggs Gooey and oozing with golden yolk goodness. That is the texture...

photo: Chicken banh mi From crispy Vietnamese banh mi to savory Malaysian roti John, here is a list of popular Asian sandwiches that are worth the hype. Banh Mi Banh mi refers to bread in Vietnamese. Baguette is typically used in banh mi as introduced by the French during colonization1. It is a staple dish among the locals...

photo: Chicken pad Thai Songkran is Thailand’s most famous festival1 and the equivalent of New Year’s Day. This three-day festival is a joyous occasion among the Thais and falls annually on April 13. During this festive period, most business chains are closed while mega-supermalls continue to operate under normal business hours1. Locals will return...

Eggs were once perceived as unhealthy due to the high levels of cholesterol found in yolks. However, this myth has been debunked by scientists worldwide1. According to Healthline, recent studies reveal that eggs increase the amount of healthy cholesterol. They also do not have a negative impact to cholesterol...

photo: A delivery of grocery items In March 2018, FairPrice, one of Singapore’s largest supermarket chains, refreshed the look for its mobile app and integrated online portal1. Additionally, it upgraded its automated warehouse storage and retrieval system to provide customers an enhanced shopping experience alongside shortened delivery wait times1. Customers...

photo: Pizzas dispensed from a vending machine In Singapore, vending machines dispense much more than just soft drinks and candies. From freshly packed salads to hot meals, the vending machines are bigger, and geared to feed the hungry efficiently. Meeting the demand for convenient fast meals in Singapore is becoming...

photo: Sandwich from a vending machine From convenient vending machine meals to actively reducing food wastage, here’s a round-up of the most popular 2017 food trends in Singapore. The rise of the vending machines Ready-to-eat meals from vending machines grew increasingly popular in 2017 among Singaporeans1. Gone are the...

photo: Assorted sushi platter Omakase is short for omakase shimasu. It is Japanese for “to entrust you”1. It is a form of dining menu offered to patrons at a traditional Japanese restaurant 2. Dining omakase is a great indication of respect to the chef2. By opting for this choice of dining, it showcases the high amount...

photo: View of the city skyline at night Romantic candlelit dinners for date nights. Social gatherings among friends over food and drinks. Enjoying a meal at sky-high restaurants in Singapore is an experience not to be missed. With charming decorations and delicious spread offered, here are three restaurants to...