Your ultimate guide to everything fabulous and fun in Singapore

Do you ever wonder whether you have the right balance when it comes to what's in your fridge and pantry? If you are trying to lose weight, train for a marathon, or just generally want to ensure your family is eating healthily - you should ask an expert - like Vanessa McNamara aka The Travelling Dietitian. We love this new concept. The Travelling Dietitian is a dietitian that comes to you. Just perfect for those with a hectic lifestyle (um, like who doesn't?). This model also ensures a real (and honest) assessment is made, and advice is provided that you ...read more

It's probably because you have been out at lot lately... Or maybe it's because you are working so hard... Could just be having two kids... Or maybe it's just the hot weather... Hate to sound like your mother (or worse, your mother-in-law) but tiredness, extreme fatigue, lethargy and breathlessness are all signs of iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, and it's estimated that at least 8 per cent of women are iron deficient. Toddlers, women of child-bearing age and athletes are at greatest risk. Iron is important in the body for a number ...read more

Fast, healthy, lean and rich - we like our men just like our salads. Here is an iron-boosting salad with steak and beans - and a secret ingredient lemon which helps you absorb more iron with each mouthful. Ingredients 500g lean rib eye or rib fillet steak 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tbs olive oil 1 cup corn kernels 800g canned red kidney beans, rinsed, drained 1 green capsicum chopped Handful of rocket leaves 1 lemon juiced 2 spring onions, sliced on the diagonal for chef-like kudos Don your apron and Betty Draper smile. Pour G&T, ...read more

Yes it's that time of year. The carols are playing, the flashing lights are displaying, and you are starting to get nuttier than your mothers fruit cake. Ah yes, we have all been there. So here is our little life saving rope to all those that have the relatives bombarding you this Christmas. The fool-proof Christmas Turkey from The Butcher. Not only can you order this big bird online and have it delivered on Christmas Eve (saving you the dilemma of fighting for the last bird in the supermarket, dragging it home, trying to fit it in your pokey freezer ...read more

Just like the plot of Shanghai Noon, this one is Simple (with a capital S), but deliciously satisfying. Especially if you have a thing for Owen Wilson, which *alas* we have to admit to... Bring on the buns! Satisfies: 4 fashionistas, 1 hunky bloke or 40 models Ingredients: ½ cup of onion, diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced ½ cup Hoisin sauce 2 eggs beaten ¼ cup breadcrumbs 500g chicken mince ¼ cup coriander Instructions: - Climb out of new Jimmy heels. - Feel your toes again. - Slip on Ana Vu silk goddess maxi. - Poor a wine and ...read more

That age old question. Some things are more enjoyable that planning meals. Ok, STACKS of things are more enjoyable than planning meals! That's why we are excited about Lenard's Chicken finally arriving in Singapore. For those of you that don't know Lenard's, here's the scoop. Lenard's is Australia's largest chicken retailer who has the answer to that daily question, 'What's for dinner?' with over 150 fresh ready-to-cook meals. From roasts, kebabs, enchiladas, kievs, schnitzels and pinwheels - the range is huge and mouth-watering. Not only are these products perfect to have an instant meal on the table, they are also ...read more

Forget the 11 herbs and spices.... Satisfy the family, and cook like a colonel with this Baked Crunchy Chicken recipe. Ingredients: 4 skinless single breast fillets or 12 tenderloins (order online at The Butcher) ½ cup of milk ½ cup of cream 1 tablespoon of cumin 2 tablespoons of coriander finely chopped 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon of onion powder Tortilla chips finely crushed 1. Mix cream, milk, cumin, coriander, Worcestershire sauce and onion power to make delicious marinade. 2. Soak chicken in marinade, and then roll in tortilla chips. 3. Bake at 180 degrees celcius for 30-35 ...read more

This little piggy went to the market. This little piggy went home. This little piggy couldn't find what he was looking for. This little piggy found it all. Every little piggy and every little cook will love a browse along Jalan Merah Saga, otherwise known as Chip Bee Gardens at Holland Village. Park at the top of the street, and wander downhill to... The Butcher This is a one stop shop for all your fresh cut meats. They also stock a fab range of sophisticated cuts (like pigeon, quail, kangaroo) for those out to impress. We also dig their range ...read more

With the right recipe, cooking is as easy as pie. Here's a perfect Chicken Leek and Mushroom Pie to get you back into the kitchen. Ingredients: 4 x Chicken thigh fillets (order online at The Butcher) 400g field mushrooms chopped 1 onion halved and sliced 2 leeks sliced (white and pale green bits only please) 75ml dry white wine 50 ml cream 1 can cream of chicken soup ½ teaspoon dried sage ¼ cup parsley, chopped 50g tasty cheese shredded 1 sheet of puff pastry 1 beaten egg - for glazing 1. Open cold white wine, and sip to check ...read more

Some people like their alfalfa sprouts, mung beans, tofu burgers and quinoa. But for serious satisfaction, there ain't nothing like a big hot juicy hunk. And we are not talking David Hasselhoff. We're talking about something you can whack on the bbq and grill till your heart's desire. And when we are looking for a tender piece of steak, we head directly to The Butcher. Here you can find a selection of fresh beef steaks, tender marinated lamb and a whole lot more. If you are looking to impress browse the selection of quail, spatchcock, pigeon, pheasant, goose, kangaroo and ...read more

So the girls are coming to lunch, and you my friend are by no means chef grade in the kitchen (hello, you only just discovered what the oven is for). And that's why we are here. Here is the world's simplest lunching recipe. Even we can make this one! Serves: 4-12 lunching ladies, Prep: at most 40 minutes Chic Wheels & Greens 1 Lenard's Greek Pinwheel per guest (found in Tanglin Market Place and available at The Butcher online) 1 pink grapefruit 2 tbspn olive oil 2 avocados, sliced ¼ iceberg or cos lettuce, torn into pieces ½ bunch coriander ...read more

Believe it or not a month has past, and it's time for us to inspire you to don that Betty Draper lipstick, apron and oh-so-godly sweet sweet smile with our recipe of the month. As we are busy little ladies, this month it's all about easy-peasy cooking. So here is our delicious roast Chicken Roll with pumpkin, feta and walnut salad. Perfect for a hot summer night, which we seem to have a lot of lately. Serves: 4 fashionistas, 2 blokes or 16 models. 1 Lenard's Honey & Macadamia Nut Chicken Roll (found in Tanglin Market Place and available at ...read more

Introducing our new post - Recipe of the Month. Designed to inspire you to get into the kitchen with easy and gourmet recipes, using ingredients easily sourced in Singapore (no running from supermarket to supermarket trying to explain Pomegranate...). And for our first recipe, a sausage recipe, because, well there is nothing quite like a quality sausage now is there. And spicy sausage is probably the handiest and tastiest sausage. Packed so full of flavor you hardly need to add a thing. And that's just the way we like it - fast and simple. This recipe is perfect for when ...read more

Singing: "Love is a burning thing And it makes for a fiery ring..." What do you get when you combine six hedge fund types in an Aussie butcher all in the name of charity? A new spicy sausage - that promises to burn burn burn... The Butcher (the one we all know and love in Holland Village) has worked with seven winners from a charity night to create this special limited edition 'The Johnny Cash Sausage'. These custom created spicy sausages are a chunky style made with beef and pork, with fresh jalapeno peppers and red chillies, along with tomato ...read more

Annette Lang is Singapore's answer to Nigella Lawson. Not only is she a fabulous cook, creative, entrepreneurial and fun, Annette can also teach you how to be a domestic goddess. One of Singapore's most entrepreneurial ladies, Annette founded Expat Kitchen and has taught almost over 1000 students how to cook Western Food in the last 3 years. And now you can head off to school for just $68 (u.p $150)... Expat Kitchen's is offering a range of one-day cooking classes which is perfect for any level of kitchen skill. You can choose to enrol in Middle Eastern Feast, Mexican Fiesta, ...read more