Food Tales: Trading Up

I have been recommended yong tau foo or cai png stalls in Maxwell (it’s the nearest hawker centre to THE FIFTH COLLECTION office) but I personally find it pretty unhealthy even when you avoid the fried stuff because of the MSG and the produce used. So my first month at THE FIFTH COLLECTION was a real struggle food-wise. That is, until a friend told me about this new restaurant called Grain Traders along Market Street.

Issue 80Shan Wee, The Purchandiser19 February 2016Food Tales, Grain Traders, Food, Healthy Eating, Eat CleanComment

Food Tales: My Big Fat Greek Yogurt

The reason why I love this breakfast so much (besides the taste) is because it keeps me full for so long - At least 4 hours! It’s also fast, easy and super versatile. I just add whatever I feel like having that morning!

Issue 77Shan Wee, The Purchandiser8 January 2016Food Tales, Taste, Yoghurt, Greek Yoghurt, Healthy Eating, Eat CleanComment

Out & About: Odette

With the launch of Odette, Lo and Behold’s foray into fine dining is cemented by their partnership with the well-loved Chef Julien Royer, former chef de cuisine of Jaan. This, to me, is a match made in heaven.

Issue 76Angie Chen, The Curator23 December 2015Out & About, Food Tales, Odette, Lifestyle, TasteComment

Food Tales: Polly Jolly Christmas

ambivalent to any Christmas cheer. I’m not sure if I’ve ever gotten over the trauma of him throwing my precious small plastic Christmas tree away one year. Every year, all through Christmas dinner, he sits in a corner eating quietly and rolling his eyes at Christmas clichés. Then, a magical moment arrives. When it’s time to douse the Christmas pudding in brandy and flambé it, finally, I see a spark in his eyes and he gets excited.

Issue 38The Guest 12 December 2014Food Tales, Christmas, Polly JollyComment

Liquid Vintage: Kering for Latour

In this instalment of Liquid Vintage, we take a brief look at another story of wine as it weaves in and out of the fashion industry. This article's focus is no less than the iconic Chateau Latour.