Despite its eccentric appearance, the sea cucumber makes up one of the four types of prestigious dried seafood in Chinese cuisine, and is a fixture in some refined dishes celebrating Chinese New Year. Get to know the different facets of it, from selection to preparation.

7 great gift ideas for your foodie friends this Chinese New Year.

Unlike most families, executive Chinese chef Liu Ching Hai of Summer Palace at Regent Singapore tucks into “reunion dinner” at 11pm after he knocks off from work on the eve of Chinese New Year.

And the legendary claypot chicken dish that made them famous.

There's more to soy sauce than dark and light, including one that fetches 30 times the usual price of a bottle.

Dried mushrooms and seafood are a roaring trade during the festive season.

Fanciful flavours are abound this Chinese New Year. We suss out seven scrummy goodies that are worth abandoning diet plans for.

Purchasing by score may be practical, but well-written tasting notes are essential to our understanding of wines. Lisa Perrotti-Brown, editor-in-chief of Robert Parker Wine Advocate, opines.

Local chefs and restaurants share where they source their produce and how they use it.

Get your guests talking with these quirky renditions of the time-honoured barbecued jerky.

Pineapples are an integral part of Singapore's history and KELE's pineapple tarts are the perfect gift for family and friends.

Xi Shi Bak Kwa creates new unusual flavours in a traditional smokehouse.

Tuck into an alcohol-infused steak at Bib Gourmand restaurant Bar-Roque

From craft beer brewers to boutique chocolate producers, a new generation of artisans exhibiting at SPRMRKT this month are the faces of contemporary Vietnam.

What you should take note of when eating the festive raw fish salad at home.

Fancy a glass of Pinot Noir with duck, and sipping on dry Riesling in between munching on stir-fried shrimps? Try these exciting pairings for your festive meals.

Wet markets are the beating heart of Hong Kong’s robust food culture. Three home-grown chefs walked us through their favorite haunts.

Traditional bakery Lao Zi Hao still insists on making their festive pastries the old-fashioned way with a personal touch.