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Hedy Khoo

Senior Correspondent

Hedy is senior correspondent at The Straits Times. She covers food-related news, from the best affordable eats to in-depth stories of people who inhabit the food and beverage industry. Hedy started her career in journalism as a photojournalist and worked at several publications, including The New Paper, where she was a food columnist for a decade. She firmly believes the best kind of cooking comes from the heart, not from the use of luxury ingredients.

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New Legendary Hong Kong Cafe at Hougang Mall brings a taste of cha chaan teng culture to the heartland

(Clockwise from top left) Signature Spicy Tossed Noodles, Mini Steamed Rice With Cured Chinese Sausage, Steamed Taro Cake, Mini Steamed Rice With Chicken Claws & Pork Ribs In Black Bean Sauce, Charcoal Taro Balls, Crispy Fried Prawn Dumpling and Spicy Fresh Prawn Paste With Minced Pork at Legendary Hong Kong Cafe.
(Clockwise from top left) Signature Spicy Tossed Noodles, Mini Steamed Rice With Cured Chinese Sausage, Steamed Taro Cake, Mini Steamed Rice With Chicken Claws & Pork Ribs In Black Bean Sauce, Charcoal Taro Balls, Crispy Fried Prawn Dumpling and Spicy Fresh Prawn Paste With Minced Pork at Legendary Hong Kong Cafe.

Why is Putien’s founder working as an outlet manager despite running a $400 million F&B group?

Putien founder Fong Chi Chung with two new dishes, Tong’an Pan-fried Crab and Di Lu Muscovy Duck in Natural Essence, at the restaurant’s Kitchener Road outlet.
Putien founder Fong Chi Chung with two new dishes, Tong’an Pan-fried Crab and Di Lu Muscovy Duck in Natural Essence, at the restaurant’s Kitchener Road outlet.

Two 28-year-olds swop stable jobs to open $10,000 pasta stall Casa Osteria in Serangoon Gardens

Jerome Chin (left) and Michael Lam with plates of Penne Carbonara and Linguine Pesto at their hawker stall, Casa Osteria, at Chomp Chomp Food Centre.
Jerome Chin (left) and Michael Lam with plates of Penne Carbonara and Linguine Pesto at their hawker stall, Casa Osteria, at Chomp Chomp Food Centre.

From Clarke Quay to Paya Lebar: Why Spanish restaurants are flourishing in Singapore

(Clockwise from top left) Amor co-founder and executive chef Leong Yu Wang; Mr Cataldo Caruso at Sabor Cocina Y Tapas; Casabites co-founder Sheryl Lim; Pura Brasa’s new outlet at PLQ; Casa Lola’s co-founders Marcela Pino and Juanjo Carrillo; and Casa Mori at Dempsey Road.
(Clockwise from top left) Amor co-founder and executive chef Leong Yu Wang; Mr Cataldo Caruso at Sabor Cocina Y Tapas; Casabites co-founder Sheryl Lim; Pura Brasa’s new outlet at PLQ; Casa Lola’s co-founders Marcela Pino and Juanjo Carrillo; and Casa Mori at Dempsey Road.

Beat the haze: 5 TCM herbs and recipes to soothe dry throats and nourish the body 

Ba Wang Hua Soup features dried night blooming cereus, a flower that is believed in TCM to help with detoxification, such as reducing heat in the lungs.
Ba Wang Hua Soup features dried night blooming cereus, a flower that is believed in TCM to help with detoxification, such as reducing heat in the lungs.

Food Opera at Ion Orchard gets $5m makeover to preserve local food culture

BreadTalk Group CEO Jonathan Quek (left) and his father, BreadTalk Group’s chairman George Quek, at Food Opera.
BreadTalk Group CEO Jonathan Quek (left) and his father, BreadTalk Group’s chairman George Quek, at Food Opera.

Genevieve Lee kneads up new ideas as bakery consultant for Cloudmills in Orchard

Genevieve Lee came up with 25 bakes for newly opened bakery Cloudmills.
Genevieve Lee came up with 25 bakes for newly opened bakery Cloudmills.

Hawker goes viral with video of him driving Rolls-Royce linked to $3b money-laundering probe

Hawker Muhammad Ezam Abdul Gani borrowed his friend’s Rolls-Royce Phantom to shoot a video to promote his aunt’s hawker stall.
Hawker Muhammad Ezam Abdul Gani borrowed his friend’s Rolls-Royce Phantom to shoot a video to promote his aunt’s hawker stall.

Hadramawt Kitchen reopens at Hotel Boss with new Yemeni dishes

Hadramawt Kitchen, which moved into its new premises at Hotel Boss, has several new dishes including (from front, clockwise) Mandhi Brinjal, Mandhi Fish and Fahsah.
Hadramawt Kitchen, which moved into its new premises at Hotel Boss, has several new dishes including (from front, clockwise) Mandhi Brinjal, Mandhi Fish and Fahsah.

Eggs: Brain food or viral fad, and how many should you eat a day?

Are eggs really brain food?
Are eggs really brain food?

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