Together with your votes and our industry insights, we bring you our 11th Domestic Diva Awards – your essential shopping guide for the best in food pantry items, household must-haves, and home and kitchen appliances.

Choux pastry is a French classic that transforms in the oven into airy puffs with a crisp exterior, ready to be filled and iced. It may seem a little daunting to make, but it’s easy with our step-by-step guide.

Living on your own comes with many joys and challenges. Here are 30 nifty appliances that make flying solo a breeze.

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY

Take a break from meal prep, grocery shopping and charges for organic ingredient requests. takeaways. Sign up for these food and drink subscription services instead.

SOLID WOOD FOR THE WIN

As more diners follow restaurants, bars and cafes with the dedication of groupies trailing musicians, hospitality merchandise has become a badge of honour.

The Covid-19 pandemic is a true test of crisis management. These business leaders share what they’re doing to get their organisations through this.

Homebody Cara Van Miriah comes up with a strategy to deal with the pain of living 24/7 with her outgoing hubby Ivan.

Homebody Cara Van Miriah comes up with a strategy to deal with the pain of living 24/7 with her outgoing hubby Ivan.

This month's chic list

Captured via video ConferenCe from our own homes, The Peak team disCusses making an impression on sCreen and living the wfh life.

Social distancing may be the new normal, but staying in doesn’t have to be a claustrophobic nightmare. The Her World team has put together a selection of things to try while being indoors, because we’re here to support you #HerWorldWithYou.

THE PLANT STEM CELL SECRET TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN

MASTER YOUR CPU COOLIN.

After a tumultuous year in the spotlight, Vivian Lai is gunning for a fresh start in 2020 and is out to shut down her critics.

Check out what’s new in stores this month

SINGAPORE'S MOST NOTABLE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS OF 2019 AND THEIR OUTSTANDING PROJECTS.

Create a festive centrepiece for the Christmas table with a decadent smash cake, an elegant ice-cream pudding log or an irresistible tiramisu

Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

Feeling energetic and healthy is the goal, but if you’re exhausted on the daily, check in on your iron intake.

Looking to change things up around the house? Here are 15 speedy ways to inject colour and style to refresh your home

BE THE ULTIMATE WINNER AND PICK ANY 3 PRIZES WORTH UP TO $10,000!

BE THE ULTIMATE WINNER AND PICK ANY 3 PRIZES WORTH UP TO $10,000!

It’s all about coffee at this minimalist cafe in Somerset.

BE THE ULTIMATE WINNER AND PICK ANY 3 PRIZES WORTH UP TO $10,000!

What you need, what you want, and what really works.

Cristina Jorge de Carvalho’s timeless and luxurious designs are featured in her newly launched showroom and atelier.

Vintage kilim rugs that have gone through wear and tear are given a new life in the form of cushion covers, thanks to local Web store Better Piece.

We talk to actress Cheryl Chitty Tan, who has appeared in musical Forbidden City and TV series Faculty.

The Keong Saik neighbourhood’s revamped shophouses now boast more culinary diversity than most hotspots, from European to African or Caribbean. That makes this the current ’hood of choice for bon vivants.

The second wave of co-working spaces is even more useful, practical and curated. Need childcare services, lounges for presentations or 3-D printers for your mini projects? All sorted.

What does it mean to be a mum who prioritises her wellbeing, happiness and career above family and kids? It means being a fulfilled and happy mother who is able to transmit all those #wins to her loved ones.

You already know you need to moisturise, use sunscreen and remove all your makeup before bed. Here are some lesser-known beauty mistakes you could be making.

Skip the cafes and same ol’ photo ops you’ve been seeing on your feed since 2016. Here’s a list of cafes in Korea’s capital that will help your ’gram stand out.

Practice these super simple eating habits to accelerate fat loss.

Whip up the most delicious and nutritious meals at home with these award-winning cooking ingredients and food must-haves.

As we reveal the winners for our Domestic Diva Awards 2018, we take a look at the futuristic kitchen.

Get your artisanal coffee fix whenever, wherever – thanks to the single-drip coffee bags from Bettr Barista and Hook Coffee. We love the variety and complex taste profiles – and, oh, no queues.

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Now that we are well into the 21st century, it’s time to look beyond old staples, such as the Eames lounger and Hans Wegner’s Wishbone chair, and uncover fresh favourites for the modern home.

A city penthouse with almost no doors is transformed into a sanctuary for one. LYNN TAN succumbs to its cosseting embrace.

NEW WAYS WITH OLD MATERIALS.

Always wanted to make your own chocolate soufflés? Keep these expert tips in mind for the best bakes ever

Give your living room a fresh, laidback feel with a mix of colour and organic elements

We love our chocolate, so we’re celebrating World Chocolate Day on July 7 with these unapologetically over-the-top creations

Collagen is being added to everything from protein bars to coffee creamer, and with good reason. It can help you build strength, burn fat, and beat stress. Here’s the best way to tap into its powers.

Common Man Coffee Roasters’ second cafe.

It was a journey of Discovery for this journalistic explorer who landed on what appeared to be Mars – somewhere in Utah, USA.

Celebrating Singapore: Cookies inspired by familiar sweet and savoury local flavours are lining the shelves of these bakeries.

If you’ve just set up on your own or are working freelance, a co-working space makes sense. The rent isn’t astronomical, you’ll connect with loads of people outside your industry, and have tons of useful, fun events to go to. Oh, and did we mention? These spaces are gorgeous. So even if you’re not in the market for a hot desk, read this and drool. Then show it to your boss.

How easy is achieving the perfect cuppa with these home coffee machines? We channeled our inner baristas to find out

Now that you’ve got that stunning backsplash and cutting-edge oven installed, it’s time to furnish your kitchen with the prettiest and niftiest kitchenware. Here are 30 iconic items you’ll want to own.

CEO OF DANISH KITCHENWARE AND APPLIANCE BRAND BODUM.

Featuring a wide range of indoor greenery products, Noah Garden Centre is a great place to stop by if you’re searching for gifts or stylish additions to your home.

Get all your cravings for drinks and dessert sorted at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf this Christmas.

Get all your cravings for drinks and dessert sorted at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf this Christmas.

Because why do it yourself when a few clicks on your screen gets somebody else to do it for you? Davelle Lee gives you the details.

Introducing – the busy woman’s coffee machine with maximum possibilities.

Think of it as the craft beer of coffees – and with a much bigger caffeine hit. Here’s why you should pay attention to this frothy beverage.

Put your best foot forward in work and personal arenas.

This month, Singaporeans’ favourite weekend activity (cafe-hopping, if you had to ask) goes up a notch with the annual Singapore Coffee Festival (Aug 4-6) at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre. The event celebrates the city’s vibrant coffee culture with a curation of the island’s best roasters and hipster cafes. And what better way to single out our favourites than by showing them off alongside the season’s standout accessories and jewellery?

Annabelle Fernandez uncovers the food and fashion tribes of Singapore

The cafe owner on her love for coffee and why she opened her own shop.

The flavours of this brew are non-intimidating, yet still pack a punch.

Alternative ways of getting your caffeine hit for that mid-afternoon boost.

Have your coffee exactly the way you want it. With Nespresso’s fuss-free coffee solutions, it’s easy to have your favourite cafe-style cup of coffee at home.

CO-FOUNDERS OF LOCAL ASIAN COFFEE BR AND MEDANO COFFEE

Two secret flavour-boosting ingredients are exciting chefs these days: coffee and tea. The perks? A robustness and complexity that makes your dishes daring and delicious. Plus, the brews’ antioxidants are mega-healthy. Here, inspired recipes that will shake up – and wake up – your palate.

Give these oft-used small kitchen machines some TLC.

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Whether you’ve got guests in town, or are just looking for a new hidden gem, travel writer Anna Chittenden has you covered.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s holiday drinks, desserts and party packs are perfect for joyous get-togethers with friends and family.

Our favourite gift ideas from Nespresso bring exceptionality, practicality and a touch of Yuletide joy to every household this holiday season.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s holiday drinks, desserts and party packs are perfect for joyous get-togethers with friends and family.

It’s created by women, for women, and is described as “the anti- Tinder”. If co-founder Dawoon Kang’s experience is any indication, Coffee Meets Bagel might just help you find love, app-tually.

Caffe Vergnano 1882 Singapore serves authentic espressos – and wants you to drink them the way they should be.

To prevent your kitchen sink from clogging up, pour a mixture of boiling water and baking soda down the sink frequently. The hot water will dissipate builtup oils, and the baking soda will absorb odours.

When you need a quick pickme- up, a capsule or pod coffee machine is the ultimate convenience, says MANFRED THAM.

From coffee to clothes and then some, there’s a subscription box for everything you need in your life now. MIA CHENYZE rounds up a clutch of services you’ll want to try.

Small kitchens can be just as efficient and stylish as regular-sized ones, provided they are well-designed and equipped with clever storage solutions. We approach experts who know these compact cookspaces best – food-truck businesses, chefs, and interior designers – for tips on maximising every inch. Plus, we give you a round-up of the best compact and multipurpose appliances around, so you can do more, with less.

If you’re someone that needs your coffee fix in order to wake up, there are many ways to go about it. Not too fussy where your coffee comes from?

The coffee lovers in your family will find this bake super satisfying.

Life is just so much better after coffee, but did you know that by tweaking your daily consumption habits, it can also make you an all-round superior person? Let us explain:

Inspired by the vibrant coffee culture of Brazil, the new Limited Edition Grand Cru by Nespresso taps right into the heart and soul of the home of samba and capoeira.

Sure, it’s not considered the most important meal of the day, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t grant yourself a midday indulgence.

Learn which type of oil best suit the different cooking styles.

Your favourite household herbs are perfect partners for desserts too.

Iced coffee? No, thanks. MIA CHENYZE prefers her java more refined and less acidic, from coffee grounds gently steeped in cold water overnight. Here are the best of the 20 she sipped.

There’s no better way to end a delicious Japanese meal than with a tipple or three from a top-shelf bar. Here are some of our faves.

The innocuous looking capsule you use to make your cup of joe every morning has had a much more interesting journey than you’d think.