/articles/know-five-common-diseases-edible-plants
Pests are organisms that cause damage or injury to plants. Generally, they can be insects, pathogens such as fungi, bacteria and viruses and plant parasitic nematodes. Here are five common pathogens…
/articles/edibles-gardening-takes-root-singapore
SINGAPORE - The eight-week circuit breaker last year spurred many people on a search for hobbies.
Among them was Ms Shirley Jin, 54, who was looking for something more to do besides playing Nintendo…
/articles/no-age-barrier-contributing-sustainability-efforts-singapore
SINGAPORE - The Government's recent announcement that it will work on a charging model for disposable carrier bags at supermarkets has cast the spotlight on Singapore's current environmental efforts…
/articles/5-tips-reducing-food-waste
The Sunday Times speaks to a housewife, a restaurant owner, a hawker chef and two environmental educators.
1 TURN LEFTOVERS INTO A NEW DISH
When housewife Jenny Tan cooks soup for her family,…
/inspiration/overcoming-challenges-times-uncertainty
Many of us may be busy with everyday life, but it is still important to spend some time to enrich ourselves with knowledge.
/inspiration/adapting-new-normal
Semi-retired from the IT industry, 56-year-old Mr Ang Eng Siong was motivated to learn more about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on how it can benefit himself and his loved ones, as well as being…
/articles/senior-volunteers-lauded-contributions-community
Every senior is a precious resource, minister says at non-profit group's appreciation event.
From volunteering at Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital and the Indian Heritage Centre to serving as a receptionist…
/articles/more-women-singapore-seeking-help-deal-menopause
SINGAPORE - More women in Singapore are seeking help to manage menopausal symptoms at a time when public figures are speaking more openly about a once-taboo topic.
Local hospitals have seen a rise in…
/articles/getting-root-gardening
Get to know five root vegetables you can grow in your home garden, perfect for use in preparing a tasty dish in the kitchen.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) grows well in fertile,…
/articles/shy-and-elusive-birds
Crakes and rails are terrestrial swamp-dwelling wading birds that live near water bodies and in forested areas of Singapore. These omnivores have strong long legs that enable them to walk and run…
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/articles/art-digital-platter-seniors-appreciating-and-creating-art-amid-covid-19
The arts can bring cheer to seniors, a group especially vulnerable to Covid-19, when they may feel isolated at home. From the Silver Arts fest going digital to a near-centenarian putting up his first…
/articles/three-recipes-use-stuff
Too much circuit breaker supplies piled up in your pantry, fridge and freezer? Make use of them with these adaptable recipes
As Singapore emerges from hibernation and we bask - and blink - in the…
/articles/salad-carb-cravings
Satiate the desire for carbs with this Japanese potato salad that is filled with other delicious ingredients such as flying fish roe
So the beef cheek arrives at the table, meat smothered in a dark…
/articles/red-lentil-curry-recipe-pantry-raid
If you have nothing fresh in the refrigerator, cook this red lentil curry, which makes use of only ingredients found in the pantry
For someone who plans most of her life right down to the last…
/articles/cool-crunchy-way-beat-heat
Sweet, tart and cold pickled vegetables are just the right thing to eat in this hot weather, and they are easy to make too
These dog days of August are the worst. The stultifying heat, the humidity…
/articles/roll-eggs-making-perfect-tamagoyaki
Making an egg roll may be tricky, but perfecting it brings such satisfaction
If you do a lot of cooking, you'll soon realise that the simplest dishes are often the hardest to make. How to get…
/articles/make-steak-dinner-30-minutes-or-less
Using green peppercorns in my steak sauce gives it an addictive heat
My plans to cook a good dinner on weeknights are always getting sabotaged, mostly by laziness.
It is all too easy to order…
/articles/recipe-chive-pancakes-twist-korean-buchujeon
There are nights when I cannot get to bed fast enough. And no, it is not because I am tired or sleepy.
Rather, I want to spend quality time watching cooking videos on YouTube.
This…
/articles/homey-hairy-gourd-dish-simple-ingredients-seasonings
Simple ingredients and seasonings make a comforting dish
This week's recipe has a most intriguing name - tai yee ma ka loi. That Cantonese phrase translates to "eldest auntie marries off her daughter…
/articles/hearty-spicy-korean-army-base-stew-flexibility-pot
Korean army base stew is flexibility in a pot - switch ingredients as you like and you will still have heaven in a bowl
What, I often try to recall, what was life like before smartphones and…
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