HOME chefs looking are looking to cyberspace for exotic ingredients not found in supermarkets.

Those who want everyday food and items at lower prices and for convenience are also going online - as are those who just want to stay away from crowds to avoid being hit with the flu.

A check by The Straits Times turned up at least 13 online gourmet food and grocery stores, all doing decent business.

Read the full report in Monday's edition of The Straits Times' Home section.