Chrysanthemum has long been used to treat eye problems such as sore eyes, dry eyes and blurred vision. Consume it: Put a few pieces of chrysanthemum flowers into a cup and pour in hot water. Let it sit for 20 minutes before drinking the tea. Photo: just2shutter / www.123rf.com 2 / 5 WHITE FUNGUS […]
Dinning & Food
Looking to feast on charcoal-grilled burgers in the East? You’ll find it in this unassuming HDB coffeeshop at The Social Outcast in Tampines . It’s not every day you get to see a Muslim-owned business in a coffeeshop—with a charcoal & hickory wood grill oven. I met up wi […]
It’s foodie season once again, and time for the results of the Michelin Bib Gourmand 2019 . This year, 58 eateries in Singapore have achieved this coveted distinction, with 12 new entrants —all of these places serve up quality, value-for-money food that doesn’t exceed S$45 . The f […]
Going to cafes for brunch or tea is a fun activity but going often can also be costly – both to your wallet and waistline. Vegan and vegetarian options offer a healthier alternative , but most people would assume that they come at a higher cost. (Also read: 7 Healthy Cafes In Singapore […]
is home to not only Swedish furniture, it is also a hotspot for Singaporeans to flog to for some Swedish meatballs and local cuisine. What about a small snack? The food hall serves peckish patrons with hotdogs, ice cream, and chicken wings. Well guess what? IKEA is back with a S$1 Chicken Wing pr […]
Our brain uses up about 20 per cent of the calories we consume – and for good reason. It’s the control centre of our body, and keeps our heart beating, lungs pumping, and allows us to move, think and feel. Therefore, it requires good fuel to keep it in optimal condition. The food we eat pl […]
Feasting on mooncakes during mid-autumn festival (which falls on September 13 this year) may be a yearly affair, but you should still keep your servings in check. Mooncakes are notoriously high in sugar and fat. Before you dig in, have a look at how much calories, carbs and fat a slice of mooncake p […]
A lot of attention has been paid to gut health lately and fibre is in the spotlight. Fibre feeds the ‘good’ bacteria in our gut and promotes the growth of more good bacteria. Eating enough fibre not only benefits the digestive system , it also reduces the risk of getting chronic diseas […]
I’m not kidding when I say Ramen Nagi is one of my favourite ramen joints in Singapore. Now you no longer have to brave the queues at Suntec City—a second outlet has opened at ION Orchard ! Credit To celebrate this new opening, Ramen Nagi is having a 1-for-1 Butao King special on 13 Se […]
It seems like the salted egg yolk craze isn’t going to die down any time soon. I came across a post about Upper Cross Street Salted Egg Rice on Facebook, so I decided to give it a try. Located on the second floor of Hong Lim Market & Food Centre , this stall is dedicated to selling o […]