Food Trending

Say aloha to Shake Shack’s new Hawaii-inspired collab with Butcher’s Block from April 16

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Source and copyright: Shake Shack

Letter From Baguio

‘Not slaves of the market’: Why a tiny Philippine convent that popularised ube jam resists expansion

maube - The Good Shepherd Convent in Baguio City, northern Philippines, is famous for its ube jam, which has become a favourite among Filipinos for decades now.

ST PHOTO: MARA CEPEDA

Purple replaces green: Ube emerges as the next matcha in South Korea

Ube pastries being served to guests in a Purple Yam store in Manila, Philippines in December 2025.

Singapore entrepreneur introduces Australian beef brand Pardoo Wagyu to local market

The latest destination for bagels isn’t New York – it’s Singapore

Ms Diyana Zarki (left) is the owner of Beigelhaus located near Maxwell MRT station. Mr Hemant Mathy is the owner of The Bagel Bunch, at The Metropolis in Buona Vista.

Trending Food

Love the viral Dubai chewy cookie? Find out which level of obsession you have hit

Dubai chewy cookie creations include (clockwise from left) a cheesecake, other flavour options, froyo and shio pan.

Move over, girl dinner. Boy kibble has arrived

A mix of rice and vegetables cooked in a single pan is referred to as boy kibble.

Field Notes from Seoul

Oh crumbs! South Korea weighs new sugar tax amid craze over Dubai chewy cookie

The price of a Dubai chewy cookie in South Korea ranges from 5,000 won (S$4.40) to 10,000 won a piece.

Dubai chewy cookie frenzy sends pistachio prices in South Korea soaring

Dujjonku is made by combining pistachio cream and kadaif, a thread-like Middle Eastern pastry made from flour, cornstarch and salt.

SATS bentos for Hwa Chong criticised; school says photos online don’t reflect food’s actual standards

A bento set meal prepared by airline caterer Sats, for students at Hwa Chong Institution.

CREDIT: COURTESY OF ST READER

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