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photo: Burgers by Shake Shack. Credits: @shakeshack Based on various industry-driven studies, there has been notable demand seen in the casual dining segment, leading chefs to branch out and expand their line of business1. According to Euromonitor International, sales accumulated from casual restaurants grew between ten and 11 per cent annually from...

photo: Healthy chicken meal The idea of consuming fats is daunting and one shudders at the thought1. There have been numerous negative connotations associated with the consumption of fats. For example, eating fats result in cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and obesity2. However, studies by food scientists have revealed that...

photo: A home-cooked ayam masak merah dish Eid. It marks the end of Ramadan, where Muslims fast for 30 days. In Asia, Hari Raya is a more commonly used term instead of Eid. During this time, family members visit one another and bond over scrumptious meals. Here are some...

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...