Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2016 i Singapore Women's Weekly

Bare Necessities Call it risky, call it frisky, but there’s a certain beauty in balancing the art of naked dresses in an elegant manner. It is a fine line between looking va va voom and vivaciously R-rated. Look to Dakota who keeps it classy with her lady parts covered by opaque velvet. Or, you can go full-on glamorous in Jada’s beaded gown, revealing just the right amount of skin. Like A Dream Fancy some movement to your outfit? These bell sleeves put just the right amount of billowing into your everyday ensemble. Feminine yet comfortable, what’s not to love? Emulate Riley who ventures out of peasant-boho territory and opts for an edgy leather dress complete with flared sleeves. For a graceful sight, Carey holds her own with dramatic ruffles from…

Empowering and celebrating women is part of The Singapore Women’s Weekly’s DNA. And as International Women’s Day falls on March 8, the team was further driven to deliver an issue that brings strong, bold and courageous women to the fore. With that in mind, Angelina Jolie was a natural choice for our cover girl. She fronts our Women Of Substance special (pg 26) where we shine the spotlight on changemakers. Angelina may have had a controversial start to her career, but she has gained much respect for her humanitarian work and has fronted various campaigns, lobbying for women’s rights, conservation and community development. Closer to home, admirable women such as Women On A Mission’s Christine Amour-Levar show us that if we set our heart on something, we can do it.…

Setting The Foundation It’s usually the first makeup item you reach for every morning. Here’s why these skin-perfecting staples are helping us achieve a flawless finish New in town After stalking these beauty brands online, we’re so glad they’ve finally hit our sunny shores! Sulphate- and paraben-free, Kevin Murphy sources their ingredients only with organic or ecologically sound harvesting techniques. The new Re.store Repair Treatment smells delicious, thanks to green tea proteins and fruit enzymes. Started by former beauty editor Kathy Phillips, This Works is all about quick and easy solutions for the woman on-the-go. Case in point? The In Transit Spray-On Moisture, $37, boosts hydration levels when you are jet-setting. Highlighter aficionados, rejoice! For sun-kissed skin, sweep on the Becca Shimmering Limited Edition Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop,…

This folktale is familiar even with Korean children. It tells of a story of two young people, from a seaside village, who are happily awaiting an auspicious day to get married. The village has a dreadful annual ritual – to prevent disaster from striking, a young maiden must be offered as a sacrifice to the three-headed sea serpent. As you would have it, the young girl is to be this sacrifice. Her heroic fiance is determined to fight the monster to save her and the village. He tells her that if he succeeds in defeating the serpent, he will raise a white flag on his ship; and if he fails, a red flag would be flying. Weeks pass, and after 100 days, the girl sees a red flag as the…

A flawless complexion starts with great skin. As much as we love makeup, having to pile on endless layers of it can become a chore. Put your best face forward with a powerful brightening regime that will help keep dullness, spots and pigmentation at bay. Inspired by K-beauty aesthetic treatments like “Water Glow” injections, Laneige developed the revolutionary Advanced Melacrusher™ technology, which replenishes skin’s moisture and infuses it with a natural “Water Glow” effect that stays even after washing your face. The key ingredients in the Laneige White Plus Renew Original Essence_EX are truffle yeast that “crushes” melanin formation, powerful antioxidant green tea protein which allows the formula to penetrate deep within skin to infuse melanin cells with moisture and saururus, a vegetable protein that helps to reduce skin irritations.…

My beauty motto A. I’m adventurous and I love colour! B. I want my hair to be smooth and sleek. C. Fresh and clean - I feel my best after a relaxing shower. D. Go big or go home. My biggest hair pet peeve: A. I’m guilty of over-processing my hair, oops. B. Does shiny, healthy hair actually exist? C. My scalp gets greasy easily, but the ends remain dry. D. No matter how much product I use, my hair cannot hold volume. Describe your hair woes in three words A. Overworked, weak, damaged. B. Dull, rough, frizzy. C. Oily yet dehydrated! D. Limp, flat, lifeless. If I could only use ONE hair product, it would be… A. A hair mask. I need all the moisture I can get. B.…

Play your strong suit It’s simple. Pair an oversized blazer with matching cigarette pants and strut like a power player. Do the splits Reveal a flash of leg while donning on an outfit that remains sophisticated and conservative. Play peek-a-boo Flash your skivvies through a slither of sheer fabric; triangle bras are currently trending. Give ‘em the slip! Instead of body-con, opt for light, slinky silhouettes that swish while you move. Cut it out Strategically placed cutouts show the perfect flash of skin. Our money’s on barely there waist slits. DIGITAL BONUS Shop our picks for split skirts here!…

Best Plunging One-piece Fear not if your neckline hits around your belly button. This figure - flattering bodysuit will remain undetected and keep your charms stylishly in place. Sturdiest Strapless Bra A heavily embellished dress calls for a bra with special staying power. This bad boy stays put and creates a killer shape. Best Bust Enhancer What was Sophia Bush missing from her hot little LBD number? Try this trusty cleavage creator that makes Kate Upton-esque cleavage a reality. Most Perfectly Padded Bra A dress with a higher neckline calls for one thing – a perky bustline. Cue this softly moulded miracle worker that will up your cup size and pave the way for voluptuous natural curves. If only they knew that my best supporting accessory was my trusty strapless…

RUNNING Time your breathing to your feet hitting the ground. Aim to breath in for the first three steps, then out for three, or try a 2:2 rhythm, breathing in for two steps and out for two. WEIGHT TRAINING When exerting force, breathe outwards through pursed lips, like you are blowing up a balloon. Avoid holding your breath for too long as this can raise blood pressure and cause injury. YOGA Most types of yoga focus on combining good posture with breathing through the nose (lips relaxed but closed). The breath should come from deep within your belly, to ease tension.…

Belly fat is officially the most dangerous type of fat we can carry. A recent study in the European Heart Journal found those of a normal weight but with central obesity had the highest risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to those who carried fat in areas other than the tummy. Sydney-based exercise scientist Damien Kelly says we’re struggling with excess body fat because we’re losing the energy battle. “Modern foods we love are energy dense. The little activity we do isn’t enough to counter it,” says Damien. “For women with excess fat around their middle, the culprits I see are alcohol and sugar. Tummy fat is not necessarily stubborn, but it takes commitment to smarter eating and exercise to flatten it.” 7 am A bit flat On waking you might…

You’re diligently turning up for your Pilates class or heading out for regular runs, but aren’t quite getting the results you want or the fitness boost you’d like. Maybe it’s time to give your workout a shake-up with one of these tricks from the trainers. BOOST YOUR RUNNING • Ask someone to film you running Look at it in slow motion and check which part of your foot hits the ground first. “Landing on your forefoot is the more efficient way to run and improves performance,” says running coach and elite endurance runner Matty Abel. If you’re landing heel first, adjust your stride so the ball of your foot hits the ground first. If you can’t get the hang of it, a session with a running coach can help your…

The Bosch i-Dos Home Professional Washing Machine WAW32640EU is good at its job without having to shout it out loud. Its new design and intelligent automatic dosing system has a few advantages: It’s 30 per cent more efficient than the top class, it minimises water wastage and is faster. Being equipped with EcoSilence Drive means that it is exceptionally quiet operating at maximum performance. With a generous capacity of nine litres and VarioDrum technology, this Bosch washing machine is a gentle giant which will beautifully launder anything from duvets and curtains to silk garments. At $3,999, from leading electrical stores.…

TIPS: • Always keep your fruits and vegetables in separate storage bins. Fruits like apples naturally emit ethylene, which can cause leafy vegetables to perish. Vegetables need a humid environment, so to keep them garden fresh, have a lid on the bin to protect them from the drier refrigerator air. • Fresh eggs are best stored inside a covered door shelf, to prevent them from absorbing odours and flavours from pungent foods. • If you find that your ice-cream gets a layer of frost on it after being stored in the freezer, it means that the temperature of your freezer fluctuates. The creamy texture of ice-cream requires a constant temperature. Fisher & Paykel understands this and that’s why all its refrigerators are designed with ActiveSmart™ Foodcare to keep your food…

GreenPan’s patented ceramic technology marries the qualities of easy cleaning in non-stick cookware and the safety of cookware which is made without traditional polytetrafluoroethylene. Its bestselling range of Siena 3D pans are specifically designed with three types of cooking surfaces for maximum oil distribution. The Siena 3D pan – I LOVE Fish and Veggies! has a dimpled surface to ensure that the oil is retained in each dimple for even oil distribution, so that your salmon will get a nice sear all around. Its high-low surface is specially designed to guarantee that you can lift out your succulent piece of fish without tearing its crispy skin or scratching the pan’s surface. At $89.90, from major department stores.…

Prep & Cook 45 mins / Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS: 1 can abalone, sliced 50 g dried conpoy 2 tbsps neutral cooking oil 1 tsp chopped fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 200 g rice grains or preferred type of rice grain 400 ml chicken stock or as needed Salt and pepper to taste Spring onions for garnish Cilantro for garnish Sesame oil to finish DIRECTIONS: • In a pot or saucepan, saute garlic and ginger with oil until flavour is released. • Add remaining ingredients and give a few stirs before covering and bringing it to a boil. • Do not exceed the indicated maximum water level. • Cook until desired consistency. Garnish and serve hot.…

Utilising the latest patented slow juicing technology, this second generation Hurom Slow Juicer HJ900 spins at 43 rotations per minute (RPM) – making it the slowest rotation juicer in the market – to produce the healthiest juice closest to what nature has to offer. Efficiency is not compromised, as Hurom uses a redesigned double-winged auger that’s a cut above the competitor’s single-winged one. It is better at pulp separation, resulting in less damage to the produce and less oxidation. The juicer also comes with an additional coarse strainer for making smoothies, organic tofu and jam. A recipient of the prestigious iF Design Award 2015, the Hurom Slow Juicer HJ900 is made in Korea. Get closer to nature on low speed rotation. At $938, from major department stores. YOU’LL WANT TO…

Count on Kuvings to juice up fruit juice with its state-of-the-art Whole Slow Juicer C7000. Its three-inch-wide feeding tube fits apples, tomatoes, oranges and lemons without you having to cut them up and exposing the fruit to oxidation. The benefits of doing this? The resulting juice is more delicious; and your body is able to absorb four times the nutrition at 12 times the speed from it, as the Whole Slow Juicer preserves more nutrients, minerals and enzymes. Better yet, the design of the C7000 has an edge over its older version as it is easier to clean and assemble, more silent and stable, and yields clearer juice. At $988, from leading electrical stores. YOU’LL WANT TO CHECK THIS OUT TOO… Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer B3000 This cold press slow…

Spinach-infused zha jiang mian with reduced salt? How about beetroot-flavoured penne? With the Philips Avance Collection Noodle Maker, you can create different flavours of noodles and pasta with just the right bite, texture and colour of your choice. Fully automated, all you need to do is just put in flour, water, your favourite purees or juices to create fresh noodles within 10 minutes. It comes with four shaping discs which allow you to churn out artisanal penne, fettucine, spaghetti and lasagna sheets from the convenience of your kitchen. If the gourmet noodle chef in you ever runs out of inspiration, your noodle maker comes with a nifty cookbook of 10 recipes.You’ll also get a special cleaning tool to clean the shaping discs with ease. At $309, from leading electrical stores.…

Looking to replace your non-stick cookware, but not sure whether the other options will cause you grief? Fret not.The patented ceramic technology of the Original GreenPan™ is now applied to its bestselling Siena 3D pans, which are specifically designed with three types of cooking surfaces for maximum oil distribution. Unlike traditional polytetrafluoroethylene-layered non-stick cookware, you can use these ceramic-coated pans with complete peace of mind. This is why the Siena 3D pan – I LOVE Fish and Veggies! has a dimpled surface, to ensure that the oil is retained in each dimple for even oil distribution. This guarantees that you can lift out your succulent piece of fish without tearing its crispy skin or scratching the pan’s surface. At $89.90, from major department stores. YOU’LL WANT TO CHECK THESE OUT…

Looking to whittle down that waistline even when you are travelling for work or leisure? Download GuavaPass, a premium fitness app, with all-day schedules of exciting and unique group exercise classes at premium boutique fitness studios in major cities. With this membership, you can attend unlimited classes across studios located in Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Dubai, Shanghai, Taipei, Manila and Jakarta – based on your preferred time, location and activity. It’s the perfect on-the-go fitness companion! Visit www.guavapass.com for more details. We have three membership passes to give away. Terms & conditions: •Membership needs to be redeemed by December 31, 2016. •Membership is valid for 18 years and above only. •Not valid with any other promotions. •Pausing memberships are not available. JUST FOR YOU! Sign up to GuavaPass for only…

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Serves 4 500 g beef mince 1 red onion, finely chopped ¼ cup breadcrumbs ¼ cup grated Parmesan 2 tbsps parsley, chopped 1 egg 2 crushed garlic cloves 4 zucchinis, halved lengthways 1 cup tomato passata ½ cup grated mozzarella 1 Preheat oven to 180C. 2 Mix mince, chopped red onion, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, chopped parsley, egg and garlic. 3 Scrape flesh of zucchini halves with spoon, leaving 0.5 cm-thick shell. Stuff with mince mixture. 4 Place in 20 X 30 cm baking dish, top with 1 cup tomato passata and mozzarella. Bake 30 - 35 mins.…

Serves 4 425 g can black beans, drained 1 zucchini, finely diced 1 cup corn kernels 2 spring onions, sliced 2 jalapenos, seeded, chopped 1 tsp chilli powder 4 jumbo tortillas Rocket leaves, to serve 1 In a bowl, combine black beans, zucchini, corn kernels, spring onions, jalapenos and chilli powder. 2 Spread over one side of the jumbo tortillas and fold in half. 3 Heat an oiled frying pan on medium. Cook in 2 batches, 2 mins each side, until toasted. 4 Serve in wedges with rocket leaves.…

Serves 4 6 zucchini 1/3 cup basil pesto (store bought) 2 tbsps thickened cream 2 tsps lemon zest, finely grated ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted Shaved Parmesan, to serve 1 Using a mandolin with julienne attachment, shred zucchini into long 0.3 cm-thick strings. 2 Blanch in boiling water for 30 secs. Drain well. 3 In a large bowl, combine basil pesto, thickened cream and finely grated lemon zest. Toss through zucchini and pine nuts. 4 Serve topped with shaved Parmesan.…

SNOWY BLOOMS “Bingbing is left out in the cold with her chunky choice of footwear that makes her look like a dated doll. Kudos to Blake who didn’t let her sandals steal the spotlight from her frock, instead carrying it off with understated elegance.” SHEER LUCK “Rachel hits all the right spots with her sultry choice of innerwear. Cheryl, however, falls face down wearing a granny bra and mismatched thigh high boots. Sorry dear, those don’t belong together.” GREEN WITH ENVY “Goddess in emerald alert! Michelle steals the show with the right hem line plus a sneaky split down her neckline. She schools out supermodel Cara whose rendition of the same dress does no justice to her fabulous figure.”…

E-MAIL of the month From Annsley Wong – “I loved the Women Share section in your February issue where you featured awesome money-wise women. They shared great advice on how to change your financial future, but most importantly, the money-saving tips they gave are all achievable. Thank you for such a practical and useful article for all your readers, both young and old!” POST of the month Chris VirNeige Lee shares her family’s special Chinese New Year tradition with us on The Weekly’s Facebook page: “We have reunion dinner on the eve of Lunar New Year and stay awake throughout the night. But other than the usual ang pows given by the elders, a bonus ang pow will be prepared and given out after a series of games or lucky…

JAMES FRANCO The 37-year-old flirted with a 17-year-old Scottish girl online. One comment went: “It’s interesting how someone could go from a charming sexy intellectual to a disgusting creepy perv overnight.” JOHNNY DEPP The 52-year-old has gone from sexy scruff to a full-blown bum. He’s also looking pudgier now and trying too hard to look like a rock star. Clearly, he’s suffering from midlife crisis. LEONARDO DICAPRIO Some say the once baby-faced cutie is morphing into 78-year-old Jack Nicholson. The 41-year-old Inception star often wears his hair in an unkempt manner, sports a shaggy goatie and dowdy clothes. MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY Who could ever forget this Texan hunk in How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days? But these days, Matt is looking far older than his 46 years, with sunken…

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Cleanse Deeply cleanse skin and get rid of a day’s worth of grime with the White Plus Renew Bubble Cleanser (150 ml). The rich lather is soft and feels deeply hydrating. Soften Soften your skin with the milky-textured White Plus Renew Skin Refiner (120 ml), as part of your basic regime. Prep Brighten up and moisturise skin with the White Plus Renew Emulsion (100 ml). It preps skin to receive the full benefits from skincare products. Eye Care Don’t let dark circles get you down. Depuff your eye area with the White Plus Renew Eye Cream (15 ml). It comes with a metallic massage to calm and soothe. Treat For targeted spot treatment, use the White Plus Renew Spot Ampoule (7g x 4ea). It’s enriched with high concentrations of yeast…

On The Job DKNY’s Spring/Summer ‘16 collection puts an edgy fashion spin on work-appropriate pinstripes. Take notes… 1. A crisp white shirt or tee dress is all you need to set a clean base for your outfit. 2. Layer a structured waistcoat or a shorter length shift dress over a simple longer sheath for extra style points. 3. Amp up the cool factor with current details like tucks, buttons and asymmetrical folds. 4. Pinstripes are the smartest and the easiest way to elongate your silhouette. Let It Slide Easy, fuss-free and the coolest slip-ons to own, here’s how Birkenstock has made its way to fashion week. Hint: Just add some chic styling. Tip: Pair your birkies with clean minimalist tailoring like an oversized pantsuit. Lady Of Craft The Weekly sits…

Tucked away in an exclusive enclave atop One Farrer Hotel & Spa, the Asian Wellness Spa is the perfect place for a relaxing retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city living. Marrying the best of both worlds with its East meets West philosophy, you’ll experience firsthand the healing touch of traditional Asian practices complimented with the use of cutting-edge modern technology. For a fitter physique, try Acu-Contour, $219++, a 90-minute body treatment that focuses on the entire well-being of your body. It starts with an in-depth consultation with a trained TCM physician, as well as electro and ear acupuncture. Besides being able to help boost metabolic rates and curb appetite, the treatment also takes a closer look at your dieting habits, cravings and any hormonal issues that you…

BOOST FLEXIBILITY AND STRENGTH Want to look leaner? The barre workout could help you achieve just that. It comprises ballet techniques, yoga, Pilates and strength training. We tried the Signature Multi-Level class at boutique barre studio WeBarre, and found the 60-minute class really fun. Using the ballet barre as a prop to balance, we did small controlled movements and dynamic movements. The challenge was in moving gracefully throughout the class. A killer abs workout was also thrown into the mix. Visit www.webarre.com. BUILD UP YOUR STAMINA The Sprint class at Pure Fitness was designed with time-strapped women in mind. Just 30 minutes long, the workout combines cycling and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in one. HIIT workouts help you torch more fat and calories, and build up endurance. Plus they’re super…

Prep & Cook 20 mins / Serves 2 400 g turkey mince •3 tsps fish sauce •½ bunch of coriander, leaves only, roughly chopped •2 tsps sesame oil •4 spring onions, finely sliced •Salt and pepper •2 burger buns •2 tbsps full-fat Greek yoghurt •3 tsps chipotle paste •Sliced tomato and lettuce leaves, to serve 1 Preheat grill to its highest setting. 2 Toss turkey, fish sauce, coriander, sesame oil and spring onions into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well. Using your hands, shape mixture into two equal patties. 3 Place patties on grill pan or baking tray and grill burgers for 5 mins on each side or until totally cooked through. Check by slicing into one of the patties to make sure the meat…

BANANA & ALMOND SLICE Prep 20 mins • Cook 35 mins • Makes 24 125 g low-fat spread •2 tbsps maple syrup •2 eggs •2 ripe bananas, mashed •1 large carrot, grated •½ cup rolled oats •¼ cup almond meal •¾ cup wholemeal self-raising flour •2 tsps ground cinnamon •½ tsp bicarbonate of soda • /3 cup orange juice •½ cup flaked almonds 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180 C. Lightly grease and line a 20 x 30 cm slice pan with baking paper. 2 In a bowl, beat spread and syrup together. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Stir in banana, carrot, oats and almond meal. 3 Sift flour, cinnamon and soda together. Fold into creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, until combined. Pour into pan,…

TIPS: • Pick machines with streamlined features, such as one which offers an anti-crease cycle, for lesser ironing time. • Descale every three months. Over time, harmful limescale can be formed in hard water areas. Descaling allows for your machine to last longer and be used more efficiently. • Don’t overload! A full washing load is equivalent to filling the whole drum for daily washing, and three quarters drum when washing curtains, towels and heavy drapes. • Use the “drum clean” or “cotton 90 C” maintenance wash every month to avoid limescale and odours. • To save on time and energy costs, wash larger loads instead of loading the washing machine every day. • When picking out a machine, assess your regular laundry load so you can accurately determine the…

Who has time to bust out the ironing board when you’re in a hurry? The Philips ClearTouch garment steamer GC532/30 is all you need to remove creases in no time. Equipped with an XL stainless steel steam plate and extra powerful steam, you only need to execute a few strokes to banish wrinkles from your garments. Safe to use on all fabrics, the garment steamer is a great solution, especially for delicate items made of silk. It comes with a 1.2 L detachable water tank with a special water inlet for extra hygiene. At $179, from major electrical stores.…

Prep & Cook 20 mins / Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 600 g salmon, cubed 2 courgettes or zucchinis 1 tbsp peanut oil 2 tbsps olive oil 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved Salt and pepper MARINADE 2 tbsps olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of paprika Pinch of chili powder ½ organic lemon Salt and pepper Fresh basil for garnish DIRECTIONS: • MARINADE In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, paprika, chili powder and grated lemon rind. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the marinade over the cubed salmon and leave to marinate for a few minutes. In the meantime, use a julienne cutter to slice the courgettes or zucchinis into spaghetti-like strands. • Saute the julienned courgette and garlic for two minutes in the peanut oil, until transparent. Season…

ALL-AROUND SOUND SYSTEMS Imagine if you could command the music playing in your bedroom from your living room, and hear it as you walk from the kitchen to the bathroom and out on the balcony. If you can afford to splurge, get a sound system with speakers and boosters flushed into your walls. Or, get a compact one that offers high quality sound that you can take from your bedroom to the beach. MULTI PURPOSE COOKERS Versatile appliances like a rice cooker that bakes cakes and simmers soup, and a microwave oven that grills meat and steams fish, impressively tackle two (or more) things at once – so you don’t have to. Best of all, they save having to accommodate an extra appliance in wee-sized kitchens. Just select the category…

Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart™ Bottom Freezer Fridge is ergonomically-designed to enable easy access to everyday items in the fridge. With its uninterrupted wide-open spaces and numerous shelving options, and a generous 79 cm door drawer, you can be sure that you won’t have to bend down often and rummage for too long to find what you want. Lower drawer based freezer shelves ensure that long-term storage items are just as accessible, while quality extension runners allow you to slide out storage bins and trays fully for easy loading and unloading. Best of all, it dispenses chilled, filtered water at the touch of a button, while an icemaker automatically delivers ice into a dedicated bin and can be easily customised to store different volumes. Choose from models E402, E442, E522. Available…

A recipient of the 2015 Best of the Best Red Dot Design Award, LG’s CordZero™ is a synthesis of performance and design. For starters, it allows you to move around the house without the need to change from one power socket to another. RoboSense™ Technology allows the cleaner to follow the trajectory of your movements and maintain a distance of 100 cm while in use. Hard-to-reach areas such as stairways are a cinch, and you can use it outdoors. At the centre of this clever piece of engineering is the Smart Inverter Motor, which boasts better cleaning performance than a 2,000 W corded vacuum cleaner. The CordZero™ Canister has a five-star HEPA 14 filter which traps 99.999 per cent of harmful dust particles and expels clean air so your home…

Enjoy fried food without the guilt when you prepare it with the Philips Airfryer. This innovative kitchen appliance combines fast-circulating hot air with a grill element to help you fry, grill, roast, gratinate and bake your food with air instead of oil. Its unique star-shaped base guarantees that heat is propelled evenly for optimal results. The hot air emitted from the top of the machine moves quickly and forcefully within the device at a temperature of up to 200 C, making food nice and crisp on the outside, just like in searing. Best of all, without the need for oil, the Airfryer reduces the odours of smoke and oil from regular cooking methods, making cleaning up a breeze. It is also available in white. At $439, from leading electrical stores.…

“Located at the sky garden in the newly-renovated Suntec City, Eat At Seven is an enclave for Japanese food gourmands. Nigiro Cafe stands out by featuring a fusion of Japanese and Italian dishes in a warm, spacious and inviting setting. Italian food has really robust flavours and Japanese cuisine is known for beautiful presentation, so Nigiro Cafe truly combines the best of both worlds. To tease our palate, the Oolong Rose Berry Tea was first served in a large glass packed with raspberries, blueberries and cranberries. It was delightfully refreshing with the right balance of sour and sweet. We tried Nigiro Cafe’s three signature dishes, starting with the renowned Grilled Prawn Nigiro Caesar Salad that was fresh and crisp, featuring a poached egg and flavoursome prawns. My dining companion, Joy,…

MONKEY YEAR OF BIRTH: 2004•1992 •1980•1968•1956•1944 Your work load will be heavy and projects that you are working on may not yield good results. Remember to stay away from rumours or gossip that may affect you adversely during this difficult month. Avoid investing as your wealth luck is not strong and be patient with your loved ones. ROOSTER YEAR OF BIRTH: 2005•1993 •1981•1969•1957•1945 It is time to check your career path and plan where you are really going. Things are bound to change so be alert at work. Keep track of your expenses and be careful while driving. Your love life is not eventful but do involve yourself in activities to spice things up in your monotonous relationship. DOG YEAR OF BIRTH: 2006•1994 •1982•1970•1958•1946 Your general luck is going downhill…

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Serves 4 2 zucchinis, grated 3 x 200 g chicken breasts ¼ cup olive oil 2 tbsps harissa paste 1 cup stock 400 g canned chickpeas, drained 1 cup instant couscous 2 tbsps currants 2 tbsps coriander, chopped 30 g butter, melted 1 tsp ground cumin Natural yoghurt, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180 C. 2 Coat chicken breasts in olive oil and harissa paste. Bake 20 - 25 mins. 3 Pour hot stock over instant couscous. Cover 5 mins, fluff with fork. 4 Stir through chickpeas, grated zucchini, currants, coriander, melted butter and ground cumin. 5 Serve with chicken and natural yoghurt.…

Serves 4 150 g firm white fish fillets ¼ cup parsley ¼ cup basil ¼ cup macadamias ¼ cup breadcrumbs ¼ cup grated Parmesan 2 zucchinis, shaved 4 squash, shaved 1 red chilli, sliced 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 Preheat oven to 200 C. 2 In a food processor, roughly chop parsley, basil, macadamias, breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan. 3 Place fish fillets on a baking paper-lined oven tray. Press on crumb mixture. 4 Toss zucchini, squash, chilli in lemon juice and olive oil. Pile on fish. 5 Cover with foil and bake 15 mins.…

Serves 4 4 zucchinis, sliced lengthways ½ cup plain flour 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 2 tbsps chopped parsley 1 crushed garlic clove 1½ cups passata ¼ cup basil 150 g taleggio (or any semi-soft cheese like raclette or fontina), sliced Extra basil, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180 C. 2 Put eggs in a shallow bowl. In separate dish combine fresh breadcrumbs, parsley and garlic. 3 Dust zucchini in flour. Then dip in egg, followed by breadcrumb mixture. 4 Shallow-fry 1 min, each side. Drain. 5 Layer in a baking dish with passata, basil and taleggio. 6 Bake for 20-25 mins. Top with more basil, serve with salad.…

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BATMAN AKA BRUCE WAYNE He’s the 100th richest man on Earth Economics students estimate that in real life, the billionaire playboy-slash-secret vigilante’s net worth is somewhere near $17 billion. His assets include a gothic Tudor mansion, “Wayne Manor”, that’s valued at $46 million. He spends too much time at the gym To get this ripped, Bruce probably needs to train three hours a day, four days a week with a world-class martial arts trainer that charges at least $100 an hour. That adds up to almost $5,000 a month just to maintain that hot bod. He can be reached 24/7 His cowl is equipped with night-vision technology and many communication systems. Plus, his fleet of high-powered vehicles – the Batcycle, Batboat, Batplane, Batcopter and Batmobile – can speed up to…

If you have BUSHY BROWS You’re blessed with a full brow but you’d like to keep it tamed. A brow gel like the MAC Brow Set in Beguile, $31, will keep those unruly hairs in check. If even a hint of colour turns you off, look to a clear formula that’ll neaten without a tint. If you want NATURAL-LOOKING BROWS Try the Clio Kill Brow Conte Powder Kit, $25.90. The softness of powder ensure the look doesn’t look “fake”. For a defined look, apply it in quick, short strokes across your brow using the spoolie. If you have THIN BROWS The most common brow product comes in a pencil. Choose a moisturising formula that stays put all day like the Browhaus Classic Brow Lead, $17.90. It’s easy to tote about…

I have been to Seoul many times, often with my K-pop-obsessed daughter who insists on stalking music agents’ offices in the hope of catching a glimpse of her fave boy band. So when Korean beauty brand Sulwhasoo invited The Weekly to Seoul, not for a skincare launch but for an art exhibition, I welcomed the opportunity to discover the cultural side of a city I have associated with pretty boys, fab food and facial masks. If you are familiar with the Korean luxury skincare brand, you’ll understand how intertwined Sulwhasoo is with Korean culture. Its formulas tap on the healing properties of traditional medicinal herbs such as ginseng and red pine. Jeon Jin-Soo, Vice President of Sulwhasoo Marketing Division, AmorePacific Corporation, says Sulwhasoo’s philosophy of beauty is based on “ingredients…

Don’t wash your hair Dry shampoo is one of the most underrated products in beauty history. Use it alternate days. Not only will it soak up excess oil, it will add volume too. And it’s so easy to use – just lift up the top layer of your hair, spray it on the roots, and lightly massage it in. Try: Aveda Shampure Dry Shampoo, $46. Ditch the hair tools Woke up to serious bed hair? Step away from the hair dryer! Go with the flow by adding more texture. Just flip your hair over and spritz the roots with a texturising spray, then use your hands to scrunch in volume and create the style you want. Prefer a texturising powder? Dust it all over, focusing on your roots and the…

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Work Out With A Friend A new study from the UK shows friends who sweat together are better at sustaining moderately intense levels of activity, also known as the stage where you burn off body fat. Snack On Raw Coconut Ingredients in fresh coconut can help your body use energy from the food you’ve eaten as fuel rather than storing it as stubborn fat. Cook With Onions The kitchen tearjerker contains compounds that help break down fat, rev up fat metabolism and lower blood pressure – win, win, win! Take A Nap Women who take a 30-minute nap three times a week were found to be much slimmer than non-nappers, US researchers found. One More Reason To Exercise Working out helps to prevent varicose veins. The condition is caused by…

Leg raises HOW TO DO IT: Lie down with your back flat on the floor, your arms down at your sides and your palms facing down. Lift your legs directly overhead, so they’re at right angles to your body and the soles of your feet are facing the ceiling. Gently lower your legs to the floor – take them as low as you can go without arching your back. SUPER ABS BOOST: Take your hands off the floor and cross them over your chest, so you can’t use your palms for leverage. The plank HOW TO DO IT: Lie on the floor face down. Place your forearms flat on the floor to support your body and straighten out your legs behind you, balancing on the balls of your feet. Your…

One in three children in Singapore have been cyber bullied, according to a survey by Microsoft. But do you understand what cyberbullying is and how to spot the signs? What should you do if your child is a victim? Chong Ee Jay, manager of TOUCH Cyber Wellness says it is essential that parents are aware of this growing problem. “Cyberbullying is using the Internet or other digital technologies to deliberately or intentionally cause harm to others. This includes harassing, gossiping, cyber stalking or impersonating someone online,” says Ee Jay. Common cyberbullying scenarios in Singapore include: “Trolling” (purposely sowing discord in Internet groups), passing abusive and derogatory comments, gossiping and spreading rumours, excluding victims from instant message groups, manipulating or altering photos of victims, cyber stalking and harassing. How To Tell…

Beef & Lentil Bolognese Prep 10 mins / Cook 25 mins / Serves 4 1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 carrot, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed300 g beef mince2 tbsps tomato paste700 g jar passata1 tsp Italian herbs, dried400 g can lentils, drained, rinsed400 g spaghettiShaved Parmesan, basil leaves, crustybread, to serve 1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil on high. Saute onion, carrot and garlic 3 - 4 mins until tender. 2. Add mince. Brown 4 - 5 mins, breaking up lumps. Stir in paste then passata and herbs. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8 -10 mins. Stir in lentils. Simmer 1-2 mins until heated through. Season. 3. Meanwhile, bring a medium pan of boiling salted water to the boil. Cook spaghetti following…

The Fisher and Paykel ActiveSmart™ fridge controls the weather around your food with its unique ActiveSmart™ Foodcare technology. Nothing is more important than maintaining consistent temperature to keep food fresher for longer. Whenever you introduce new items into the refrigerator or freezer compartment, the sensors will monitor internal temperature changes.The Dual Variable-Speed Fans will independently distribute cool air within each compartment to ensure temperature is kept constant. Its unique Humidity Control System offers individual humidity control for each storage bin, to create the required moisture level separately for fruits and vegetables so that they can stay fresh and last longer.…

TIPS: • Hang your ironing from something that will easily let you reach all around it – a shower curtain rail will do if you don’t have a standing clothes rack. • To iron shirts properly, put it on a hanger, button the collar and a couple of buttons below it. Steam from the bottom of the shirt, moving upward. Direct the steam at the material, paying particular attention to the collar. • When ironing items made of delicate fabric like silk or velvet, make sure that the nozzle of the steamer never directly touches the material – just the steam. • Where clothing has been embroidered or screen-printed, you should turn it inside out and steam the wrong side instead. When you’re done, wait a minute for the dampness…

You want your washing machine to be able to do a thorough job without using massive amounts of water. Bosch gets it. Its front load washing machine boasts a new design and intelligent automatic dosing system which is also 30 per cent more efficient than the top class. Precision dosing minimises wastage and maximises convenience, while its EcoSilence Drive offers exceptionally quiet operation at maximum performance. With a generous capacity of nine litres and VarioDrum technology, this washing machine can handle anything from duvets and curtains to silk garments with aplomb. At $3,999, from leading electrical stores. YOU’LL WANT TO CHECK THIS OUT TOO… Bosch Tumble Dryer WTY86790GB Now up to 35 minutes faster, this Bosch dryer self-cleans the condenser automatically up to four times with water extracted during the…

Looking for a washer which can handle large items such as duvets and curtains, is tough on stains, yet gentle with delicate items? This LG washing machine marries the capacity of a top load washer with the finesse of a front loader. Featuring a Warm Wash function, the machine chooses the optimal water temperature, ranging from 40 C to 60 C, for a thorough wash. It is also equipped with LG 6 Motion Wash Direct Drive, which emulates hand washing techniques and won’t damage delicate garments. At $1,299, from leading electrical retailers. YOU’LL WANT TO CHECK THIS OUT TOO… LG WD-1410TS (TurboWash TM  Front Loader) Complete your laundry cycle within 59 minutes with the TurboWash function. A Jet Spray with Filtration Motion doses your laundry evenly as it rotates…

Happycall “Diamond” 3-PC Set & Silicone Spatula, worth $275 Cook up a storm using this excellent set of pans with Happycall’s powerful five-layer real diamond coating. Apart from its enhanced durability, strength and 4X better heat conductivity, the porcelain exterior also makes cleaning effortless. Lid on the Happycall self-standing signature cover, and your cooking will never overflow again. We have two to give away. Hurom Slow Juicer HJ-900, worth $938 You can now bring cold pressed juice to the breakfast table with this convenient slow juicer by Hurom. Twice as slow as its previous generation, it delivers every single drop of the wholesome product right into your glass. Now with the new control lever, you can adjust the different levels on pulp ejection to whip up juices, ice-cream or even…

Give your skin the best pampering care with Erno Laszlo, the bespoke skincare from New York developed by Dr Erno Laszlo who is famous for his extensive skin research and celebrity clientele. Prep your skin with the Phelityl Pre-Cleansing Oil and then cleanse skin throughly with the Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar, followed by refining your complexion with the Light Controlling Lotion. To maintain skin’s vitality, lavish it with Spring for Firmarine™ which consists of a trio of serum, moisturiser and night cream to help you achieve a plump, hydrated mien. We have 15 hampers to give away. Each hamper set consists of: •Erno Laszlo Ritual Cleansing Trio: Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar (85 g); Light Controlling Lotion (60 ml); and Phelityl Pre-Cleansing Oil (60 ml), worth $70 in total.…

IT’S A GOOD MONTH FOR: Snakes like Kimiko Glenn. The 26-year-old actress rose to fame due to her role in hit series Orange Is The New Black. The aspiring young thespian has recently been shortlisted as a cast member of a Broadway show, Waitress, which is opening this April. Way to go! IT’S A BAD MONTH FOR: Pigs like Martha Stewart. The 74-year-old television personality recently came under fire for a cringe worthy segment on The Ellen DeGeneres Show where she completely ignored junior co-host Drew Barrymore. Netizens criticised Martha for her lack of manners and social conduct.…

Makes 1 5 cups plain bread flour 1½ cups warm water 6 g yeast 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 1½ cups grated zucchini, drained 1 cup chopped bacon 1 cup grated cheese More grated cheese (optional) 1 In an electric mixer, with dough hook, knead bread flour, warm water, yeast, olive oil and salt for 10 mins. 2 Prove 1 hour. 3 Knead in grated zucchini. Roll out to 1 cm. 4 Top with chopped bacon and grated cheese. Roll up. 5 Prove in 10 X 20 cm greased loaf pan for 30 mins. 6 Preheat oven to 200 C. 7 Bake 45 mins. Top with cheese (optional), bake another 15 mins.…

Serves 4 8 lamb loin chops 2 tbsps oil 1 tbsp chopped rosemary 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 zucchinis, sliced 250 g cherry tomatoes 270 g jar roasted peppers, drained 50 g feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup parsley 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 Marinate lamb loin chops in combined oil, chopped rosemary and garlic. 2 Toss sliced zucchini and cherry tomatoes in olive oil. 3 Chargrill 2 - 3 mins. 4 Grill chops 3 mins, each side. 5 Toss veggies with roasted peppers, crumbled feta, parsley and balsamic vinegar. 6 Serve with chops.…