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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.

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4 Myths About Prosecco, Debunked

This Italian sparkling wine is definitely more than just a substitute for champagne.

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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.

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A Guide To Sushi Beyond Fatty Tuna

We're all familiar with the ubiquitous salmon and maguro. Now get acquainted with these lesser-known cuts that are just as, if not more, tasty.

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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.

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Singapore Wet Markets Go Gourmet

Keep your eyes peeled — our local vegetable-sellers are putting out some surprising finds.

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Finesse - A Vision to Achieve Incisive Simplicity

Extraneous elements obscure core beauty. Takumi (master craftsman) with finesse is someone who can decipher the complication and simplify their design to remain true to their core values.

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4 Ancient Cooking Methods Revisited

We pay homage to the beginnings of cooking.

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Inspired to Create

With playful imagination and bold inventiveness, Kirk Westaway thoughtfully explores each artisanal ingredient in a bid to arrive at new possibilities.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kitchen Language: What Is Sous Vide?

French for “under vacuum”, this is a simple cooking technique where food is sealed in a bag and placed in a water bath to cook low and slow.

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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.

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Korean Soups: What's The Difference Between Guk, Tang, Jjigae and Jeongol?

Ever wondered why Korean cuisine has so many different types of soups? Here's a breakdown to what they are.

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Kitchen Language: What Is A Tandoor?

What gives the characteristic smoky char to flatbreads like naan, kebabs and tandoori chicken?

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Behind The Bib: Peony Jade

Classical Cantonese cooking meets Western sensibilities at this Bib Gourmand awarded restaurant.