Amassing a cult following in recent months, these homegrown cafes, eateries and home kitchens are wowing diners with innovative ideas, fresh new flavours and DIY kits that are simply mouthwatering.

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.

While dealing with the pandemic, homebased learning and chocolate bribes, start-up darling Darius Cheung plots a better solution to today’s property problems.

Not all of us are cut out to be a Jamie Oliver or Eric Kayser. Tuck into some great nosh while staying in, and support the talented chefs in the local F&B industry

Take your afternoon treats to the next level with these decadent creations

From fresh skin to natural-looking waves and the best colour for your hair and eyes, the most wearable looks for 2020 are pared down and simple.

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

Berry Croissant Crumble

Need to whip up a cake that’s sure to please? You can’t go wrong with this irresistible dark choc treat

With a fresh dose of ideas, independent grocers are offering alternatives such as zero-waste cereals, vegan-friendly wines, hormone-free meat and other mindful goods.

Triple Tested - For Your Success Every Time.

A pair of casks that theoretically should have clashed, wound up creating a whisky of exceptional character.

The ketogenic diet is all the rage worldwide, but what exactly is it about? And should you try it? We got a dietitian and a nutritionist to weigh in.

Maldivian resorts sometimes rely too heavily on their looks, but Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villa has style and substance.

Turn one basic scone recipe into super yummy treats for any time of the day.

Eat Right ! FUEL YOUR BODY!

... Because everything is in bloom

Fully decked out with vibrant fruit, slivers of nuts, and shiny matcha glaze, they taste incredibly indulgent. But these gorgeous treats are good for you too. Candied-orange wedges add a twist to Almond- Orange Mendiant Cookies.

Triple-tested - for your success every time.

It’s always (always, always) a good time for ice cream.

Transform the kids’ favourite breakfast cereals into awesome sweet treats.

It used to be that artisanal chocolatiers focused on producing the best dark chocolate bars. But now, they’re letting a little milk into their creations to produce dark milk chocolate. Why? Because it tastes really good. Meet the bar that blends the best of both worlds.

CONSUMING TOO MUCH ADDED SUGAR ONLY SETS THE STAGE FOR A BEVY OF HEALTH PROBLEMS LIKE DIABETES. IT’S TIME YOU BREAK THAT ADDICTION AND CURB YOUR SWEET TOOTH.

Beat fatigue, hunger pangs and muscle cramps by munching on these dietitian-approved snacks.

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

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

What we’re all talking about this month.

Having pre-dinner drinks is a great way to start an evening at Origin Grill & Bar. Decked out in dark wood and dotted with plush leather chairs, Origin Bar has a convivial vibe that makes you relax immediately. We enjoy the namesake Origin cocktail, a gin-based thirst-quencher made with spiced pineapple and sugar cane. We also have our eye on other intriguing cocktails such as Leaf The Curry (think curry leaf, tamarind, cardamom and aged rum), and tempting bar snacks (poached lobster roll with trout caviar, anyone?). Alas, dinner beckons.

When you step into Ushidoki’s main dining room in a shophouse on Tras Street, it’s clear that chef Hirohashi Nobuaki is not one to stick with tradition for the sake of it. The kaiseki master shifted his specialisation from seafood to beef two and a half years ago, based on one main approach: “(I applied) the ways I handle fish/ seafood to the way I handle the beef.”

Make your own cake and snacks for your kid’s birthday party? Yes, you can, with these recipes from a mummy blogger and cookbook author.

Shape Fit Girl is an annual search for the most inspiring, fresh-faced fitness personality in Singapore.

Thanks to the power of social media, food trends have become more and more defined by what’s Instagram mable (think unicorn foods and succulent cakes). While the food needs to be pretty, we love it even more when it’s tasty – here are some of our favourite recipes for you to get cooking and snapping!

These scrumptious impress-theguests treats look as good as they taste.

New Facts & Findings On Healthy Eating.

Easter is the one time of year you can never have too much of these delightful sweets.

You know dark chocolates are good for you (they’re full of antioxidants and feel-good phenylethylamine), but how do you get more in your diet? Here’s one way for each meal of the day!

BAZAAR’s indispensable guide to the people, places and products that will get you in the mood for love.

From crackling pork belly panggang to chilli crab turkey and chendol log cakes, FELICIA WONG and STEPHANIE YEO round up the local festive treats your family will love this holiday season.

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

MADE FOR EACH OTHER...

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

ZOE SALDANA, who dominated the big screen as Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 this year, recently started a production company with sisters Mariel and Cisely.

This rich, creamy beauty plays very nicely with savoury, sweet, sour, and lots more dishes.

We say treat! Both young and old alike will love these eye-catching Halloween goodies.

These restaurants are turning healthy eating into delicious aff airs.

And, of course, we’re celebrating with cake – thanks to the ancient Greeks who created moon-shaped birthday cakes as an offering to Artemis, and lit them with candles so they shone like the moon. We know these will shine at your table…

To add to the array of Japanese cuisine here, Rokukakutei offers kushikatsu, or deep-fried meat skewers coated with breadcrumbs.

There has to be a reason for Andre Chiang’s longevity in our dining scene, from the time he carved out his memorable creations at Jaan to his current full-fledged restaurant at Bukit Pasoh.

LEGIT REASONS TO SNEAK A BITE BETWEEN MEALS!

July 7 is World Chocolate Day! But before you indulge and bite into a bar, brush up on some of these facts first

Fall down the rabbit hole into a world of colour and kookiness with W Hong Kong Kitchen’s summer buffet.

As if we could be anymore hot for chocolate, now research finds that eating the dark sort can help you go longer and further during moderate exercise.

Ukrainian Dmitry Minkov’s mission: curate and introduce the biggest selection of craft chocolate from around the world here.

Revered for thousands of years, science has elevated chocolate to the ranks of superfood – you just need to know what to look for.

Here Is How To A Delicious Easter Cake

Use our step-by-step guide to deliver a show-stopper that’ll be the centerpiece of the festivities.

From fruit based to decadent chocolate indulgences, there is something inherently romantic about dessert, especially one that is shared with that special someone. The following 10 desserts are sure to fan amorous flames.

The Weekly challenged Fat Lulu’s pastry chef Pang Ji Shuang to put a spin on Lunar New Year favourites. Warning: The results are addictive.

Lara bounded into Singapore in 2011 to work his magic at Iggy’s. Today, he is the Tokyo-based regional chef for Cacao Barry. We caught up over his special chocolate afternoon tea at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur.

Indulge in this chocolate molten lava cake, which takes only 10min and a microwave to make.

It’s always extra special to present a homemade gift, and your loved ones will enjoy these delicious treats.

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

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

Godiva’s seasonal collection of decadent chocolates will help spread the holiday joy.

We give you the lowdown on the latest trips and tips for tiny globetrotters.

These gorgeous gourmet gift sets will be a welcome addition to any house party.

Carmen Chiu gets 1½ hours of deep sleep every night but hits the office raring to go. When working for a 90-year-old chocolatier that’s bent on reinvention, standing still isn’t an option, says the marketing and merchandising director.

Welcome to the annual Simply Her Cake Hall of Fame. We tasted over 30 cakes before presenting the 11 most tantalising confections of the year. And, we promise, they’re worth every single calorie! BY HO PEI YING.

Who knew that these indulgent foods could also be super healthy? BY SASHA GONZALES.

Thrill the kids with these Halloween treats.

Super sweet treats that will have you bouncing off the walls with delight.

No bar counter at home? Create one! Simply get a cute retro drinks trolley and have these essentials ready for an afterhours soiree.

Go Wild: While it’s a tad too hot to spend time in the great outdoors, nothing’s stopping you from bringing the great outdoors in. Adorn your outfits with botanical prints by spilling flowers all over your frocks, or go for leafy prints on neutral tones to channel bohemian chic. But don’t say we didn’t warn you — with the ways these flora and fauna prints effortlessly jazz up your outfit, they’re bound to grow on you.

Sweet treats and a taste of tradition are what we are lusting for this season.

These four traditional local ingredients have been modernised for contemporary palates; give the newfangled versions a whirl.

Philippe Daue, chef chocolatier of Godiva, Pacific Rim and China, shares some new insights on everyone’s favourite candy.

Poor Mouse just can’t seem to have a peaceful lunch. First, his sandwich is stolen by Seagull, then his crisps are snatched by the greedy bird, too! If Seagull had asked nicely, Mouse would have happily shared. Well, now Mouse is still hungry and desperate times call for desperate measures. How will he save his cake from the grabby gull? This cheeky picture story is great for teaching your little one to share.

Say goodbye to “dull” moments with these instant pick-me-ups from Too Faced

Make these delish Easter treats, and learn how to temper chocolate for glossy, smooth choc collars

What better way to celebrate the weekend than with a bottomless brunch buffet? BY AMANDA JAYNE LEE.

CNY visitors WILL LOVE our ICE-CREAM CREATIONS

From staple sauces and frozen food to fresh dairy, breakfast essentials and refreshing beverages, these pantry musthaves are absolute winners. Plus, the “best of the best” Domestic Diva Awards products which won six years in a row

Sip on these creamy chocolate drinks for the naughtiest way to beat a PM slump.

Prep 20 mins (plus cooling) • Cook 40 mins • Serves 8-10.

Ring in the New Year with a delicious spread of sweet and savoury party platters that are sure to please.

The secret to clear, glowing skin lies in what you eat. Here’s how the right diet can do wonders for your complexion.

Whether you’re looking for a lavish way to celebrate the festive season, or simply an excuse to get out of the house (and out of cooking your own meal), there’s no shortage of options for dining out on Christmas Day (or any other day, for that matter).

Treat your loved ones – or yourself! – to these fabulous snacks at 313@somerset.

Gift delectable sweets and chocolates to loved ones, or take away fresh sandwiches, salads and desserts for your dinner party.

Experience the true flavours of the season with these beverages and sweet treats from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.