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Innovation: The Key to a Leading Edge
Never rest on your laurels. Being innovative is about expanding on possibilities and staying ahead.
Know The Difference: Gelato vs Ice Cream
Should you call a gelato an ice cream? A look into the history and making of this Italian frozen treat.
4 Myths About Prosecco, Debunked
This Italian sparkling wine is definitely more than just a substitute for champagne.
Technique Thursdays: Dry-Aged Fish
We look into the science of coaxing out flavour in fish.
8 Types of Singapore Noodles Untangled
We take a closer look at what makes the noodles in prawn mee soup or char kway teow so slurp-worthy.
Omotenashi: The Reason Why Japanese Hospitality Is Different
Taking pride in anticipating and fulfilling people’s needs in advance, the influence of omotenashi is everywhere in Japanese hospitality.
Kirk Westaway: Dishing Up Pretty Flowers In Fine Dining Is No Walk In The Park
Flowers may add vigour to a dish but serving them up is by no means straightforward; Chef Kirk Westaway of Jaan explains.
Singapore Wet Markets Go Gourmet
Keep your eyes peeled — our local vegetable-sellers are putting out some surprising finds.
Kitchen Language: What is Amuse Bouche
Brush up on your food terminology with us, from commonplace colloquialisms to obscure obsessions, as we demystify culinary lingo in our Kitchen Language column.
Inspired to Create
With playful imagination and bold inventiveness, Kirk Westaway thoughtfully explores each artisanal ingredient in a bid to arrive at new possibilities.
Why Handmade Soba Always Tastes Better
When it comes to making this deceptively simple dish, every ingredient and technique needs to be on point. Soba master Osamu Tagata tells us more.
Meet The Local Couple Behind The Bakery By Woodlands Sourdough
They might have grown up eating cottony white bread, but this husband-and-wife team are now getting a rise out of dense sourdough loaves.
6 Herbs and Spices Used In Middle Eastern Cuisines
The colourful cultures of the Middle East conjure up images of nomadic bedouins, gorgeous handwoven rugs and majestic domes which rise into the sky but underneath it all, is a rich cuisine seasoned with a unique set of herbs and spices. Here's more.
8 Ingredients To Savour During Spring
From March to May, this season marks the appearance of delicious produce such as white asparagus and morel mushrooms.
A Day Out At The Farms With Raymond Blanc
We get an exclusive invite to visit two of Singapore’s most loved local farms with veteran French chef Raymond Blanc of two-Michelin-starred Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons.
Kitchen Language: What is a tandoor?
What gives the characteristic smoky char to flatbreads like naan, kebabs and tandoori chicken?