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The latest bite-sized updates from the F&B scene.

Cocktail making techniques have evolved light years past shaken or stirred and setting drinks alight. Drinks infused with wood smoke? Old hat. Now, nothing is sacrosanct in the endless pursuit of flavour

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.

Restaurants are turning to alternative pairings for diners who don’t drink.

Weaned on sweet drinks, this boy didn't drink plain water till he was three. His family share their traumatising experience with EVELINE GAN.

Set up your own little cocktail bar, and have a supply of these delish drinks ready for your Christmas party

You may not have noticed the quiet revolution, but some of Singapore’s best bars are fronted by women bartenders – one even has an all-female team – and they bring a distinctly amiable and amicable touch to the scene.

If you're houseproud and love to entertain at home, you'll want the very best for your family and guests!

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

We hail the king of cocktails.

They’ve been with you since puberty, but how much do you actually know about your boobs – and how they’ll change throughout the different stages of your life? Here’s a breakdown.

If you’re feeling sluggish or feel your digestive system needs a bit of a cleanse, we’ve got just the recipe for you

Forget fancy drinks, we’re taking it back to basics with water. The hype has grown so much that in some fine dining places, there are sommeliers that curate the most exquisite H2O for their patrons. Here’s the low-down on the different types of water available.

THE LATEST GENERATION OF EDIBLE BEAUTY SUPPLEMENTS GO THE WAY OF F&B TRENDS: PACKED WITH MORE NOURISHING INGREDIENTS, ARTISANAL, EVEN HIGHLY PERSONALISED. JUST HOW DO THEY MAKE A RECIPE FOR GREAT SKIN? AILEEN LALOR SINKS HER TEETH IN.

The new anti-ageing serum from South Korean luxury holistic beauty brand Sulwhasoo uses different parts of the ginseng plant to support skin, plump wrinkles and firm facial contours.

The right kind of exercise with the right nutrition is the way to go, say experts. Here are 10 ways you can make every minute really count

Forget greasy nuggets made from mystery meat and salty, cheese-laden pasta dishes. SASHA GONZALES finds eateries that serve healthier children’s meals that will have your little ones asking for seconds.

Lounging around has something to do with it.

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

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How Kombucha helps resolve her digestive problems, relieve bloating and discomfort.

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Fermenting food increases its nutrients, and more importantly, gets you lots of probiotics – commonly known as good bacteria – which we all know are great for your gut. We found these fuss-free (and tasty) options for you to dig into.

Did you put on weight during the holiday season? Help is here.

Losing weight doesn’t have to be so hard.

Got a question? Our expert is here to help.

Obtain that radiant complexion you’ve always wanted.

Look and feel your best this season with these quick fixes.

Find out what makes these beauty products champions and how to get the most out of them.

ITOH Hanako® Skin Lift is a dual-action beauty drink that works from within to reportedly lift and firm skin, and reduce signs of ageing.

Sun Shield The great thing about waterproof makeup and suncreen is they stay put when it’s hot and humid outside. But that also means they can be super tough to remove. Not so with CNP Laboratory Cleansing Perfecta. This cleanser thoroughly dissolves waterproof sunscreens and BB products. Besides effectively removing waterproof makeup, the mineral oil-free formulation also relieves skin irritation and moisturises skin.

Keep hunger pangs at bay with Puvay Chia Lite, an all-natural weight management drink that leaves you feeling full for up to four hours.

Get charged with Pink Dolphin Peach Flavour Vitaminised Water. Endorsed by the Health Promotion Board, this aromatic yummy and refreshing drink is a great perk-me-up

Don’t let troubled skin get you down. Give it a boost from within with New Moon Inner Radiance Collagen Drink

You know something’s good if lots of people are buying it. These 12 popular products were the top sellers in their categories from Jan to Dec, 2016.

FOR SOME OF US, DRINKING WATER ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH.

The head bartender of Smoke & Mirrors talks culinary techniques, Cast Away, peking duck jus and wasabi cherries in Barcelona.

New beauty innovations crop up constantly, so it’s essential to keep up with the best products, ingredients and technologies. Here's the best of the bunch!

Going wild for the night can wreck your bank balance. Here are some sneaky manoeuvres you can employ to save money while painting the town red.

When mixologists have exhausted the ingredients, the glassware, its rim, foam, smoke and everything in between, they turn to the next best thing: artesian ice. By Joyce Yip.

It’s hip to be sober. From booze-free bars to juice crawls and clean clubs, being on the wagon has never felt so good.

It may seem impossible to lose weight over the feasting season, but we’ve got just the tips you need to avoid holiday weight gain.

It’s our most popular legal drug, but alcohol is linked to a range of health concerns, even when drunk in small amounts. Here’s what you need to know.

Turn back the clock with the first all-in-one orchid stem cell beauty drink in Singapore

Workout, then wine – it’s the ideal evening for so many women these days. In fact, research shows that exercise actually makes you more likely to drink. And in the right amount, that combo can be good for you. But the key words: right amount. Here’s your guide.

Keep those glasses filled.

What are some of the hottest things to buy, know and eat? Here are TAN MIN YAN’s favourites.

Reverse signs of ageing and achieve glowing skin on-the-go with ASTALIFT’s Pure Collagen Drink 10,000 mg and Pure Collagen Powder 5,000 mg.

Upgrade your binge-watching session with these drinking games. Best if done in a group of four or more!

How many times have you woken, head throbbing, and sworn ‘never again’? A hangover, after a boozy night out, is just one of many potential side effects of drinking too much alcohol.

Often overlooked for the more classic martini, the negroni proves it’s a worthy gin cocktail in its own right that shines with just three key ingredients.

Fitness and nutrition experts weigh in on 11 of the most pressing questions about working out.

Treat yourself to a delicious and fat-free MARIGOLD 0% Fat Yoghurt Drink.

Make these ASTALIFT supplements a part of your skincare routine and notice a difference in your complexion.

Make these ASTALIFT supplements a part of your skincare routine and notice a difference in your complexion.

Treat yourself to a delicious and fat-free MARIGOLD 0% Fat Yoghurt Drink.

Bring out the adventurer in you with the limited edition Fruit Tree Fresh No Sugar Added Cactus Mixed Juice Drink!

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It still has the same great texture, but the active ingredients now come in an even smaller molecule size, allowing for easier, more effective absorption.

If you favour merlot over meditation to de-stress, it might be time to step away from the glass. Her World investigates the rise of the high-functioning female alcoholic.

Tired of your dull skin? Try New Moon Inner Radiance Collagen Drink and Powder from Japan, two formulas that have the power to make you shine for any occasion. Four bloggers took the test, and here’s what they had to say.

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

A glass of Magnolia Oats Plus is the perfect nutritious drink to give you energy and keep you going, whatever the day throws at you.

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say hundreds of beauty products pass through our desks every week. To find out which beauty buys are worth investing in for the new year, The Weekly team, along with industry professionals and influencers, rubbed, scrubbed and dabbed our way to determining the best By Elizabeth Lee.

Th e morning-after hangover reminds us how we’re not made to be party animals. While there are many old wives’ tales on its prevention and remedy, only a couple actually hold water

You browse through your phone over lunch, pass it to friends to show them your photos, maybe even bring it with you into the restroom. The upshot? That phone ends up harbouring over 300 times the amount of bacteria as an office toilet handle, according to research from the UK! Problem is, regular household cleaners and cloth or paper towels can wear away the anti- smudge coating on the screen and leave little scratches in the glass, giving germs a new place to hide, warns Derek Meister, a tech pro for Best Buy’s Geek Squad. He suggests making your own disinfectant by mixing equal parts of distilled water (tap or filtered will leave mineral residue) and 70 per cent isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle. Every night, spritz a microfibre cloth with the solution and give your cell a quick wipe.

A tall, cold glass of MAGNOLIA Omega Plus is the perfect wellness drink with the nutrition you need to keep going and stay healthy.

Keep your complexion youthful - looking and radiant from the inside out with Bioskin Stem Cell Collagen Drink.

AN accountant by training, Assistant Commissioner Sam Tee continues to crunch numbers as the highestranking Traffi c Police (TP) offi cer in Singapore. But those figures concern life and death, because they’re related to road safety.