What she ate: Pineapple tarts

Yummy factor: Since Joanne won’t be heading to Guangzhou with hubby Qi Yuwu and their kids for Chinese New Year, she decided to pick up a new skill instead — baking pineapple tarts. She made the open-faced version from scratch, and despite a little hiccup with the pastry mould, Joanne seems to have aced the personal challenge.

What she ate: Catered feast

Yummy factor: From roast duck to crispy cereal prawn and chilli crab with a whole tray of fried man tous, Cheryl got to indulge in plenty of delicious eats from Neo Garden’s festive selection. Her top picks were the seafood udon spiced up with black pepper and Chongqing-style spicy seabass, which was served warm in a claypot.

What she ate: Bak chor mee

Yummy factor: Bak chor mee may sound like the norm for many, but it’s been three years since Jamie's had a bowl of minced meat goodness. What?! Yep, even Jaime Teo couldn’t believe it either, and just had to take a photo of her good friend in the midst of conquering her spicy mee kia.

What he ate: Chee cheong fun

Yummy factor: Thanks to Chew Chor Meng’s recommendation, Thomas got to have his fill of authentic Hong Kong-style chee cheong fun at Happy Congee, located at Aec 380. He ordered thick congee and at least three variations of the silky-smooth steamed rice rolls, including a numbing mala version with shredded chicken.

What he ate: Chee cheong fun at Joy Luck Teahouse

Yummy factor: Also getting their chee cheong fun fix were Nanxing and veteran Hongkong actor Benz Hui who enjoyed their rice rolls tossed with Ah Ge's own dried scallop hae bee hiam. The dish is a collaboration between Nanxing and Joy Luck Teahouse, and is only available at its new Parkway Parade outlet. Of course, they also had their fill of the cha chaan teng's popular snacks like bolo buns and egg tarts. There's even a limited edition one made with gold flakes!

​​​​​​​What he ate: Curry bun

Yummy factor: Justin couldn’t wait to get a bite of his CB, and by that, we mean the huge curry bun that can be ordered from the local online store, Eat My Curry Bun. Think thick curry gravy with boneless chicken chunks and potatoes encased in fluffy bread. And you won’t even have to wash any bowls after!

What they ate: All things huat

Yummy factor: Pornsak and Michelle had a huat-tastic feast of pen cai that was filled with a whole lobster, scallops, pork trotter and more. And if that isn’t impressive enough, check out their yusheng — it has champagne jelly and whole abalones topped with gold flakes for extra huat.

What she ate: Bak kut teh 

Yummy factor: Although Constance wasn't a fan of the yellow noodles that came with her meal, she did enjoy what looks like a shiok herbal bak kut teh broth with plenty of pork ribs and taupok soaking up all that rich goodness.  

What she ate: Mookata

Yummy factor: Both Zoe and Zhao Rong had a most sumptuous meal over at 888 Mookata, where towkay Dennis Chew was on hand to make sure the ladies were well-fed. And from what we see, the highlight of their mookata experience was probably the buttery foie gras, which were grilled and lightly seasoned with sea salt.

What he ate: Beef la mian

Yummy factor: There’s no doubt that Alan loves his spices — check out that tantalising bowl of spicy beef la mian from Shi Xiang Ge La Mian, and those plump chilli oil dumplings doused with a fiery sauce. Both look like they’ve got a real kick to them!

What she ate: Zhng-ed hot dog

Yummy factor: Never mind that Kim barely broke a sweat during her walk at Henderson Waves — nothing’s stopping her from getting her Shake Shack fix and DIY-ing her own hotdog bun with bacon and fries to boot. So gonna try this next time.

What she ate: Luxe lo mai gai

Yummy factor: Lo mai gai typically contains chunks of succulent chicken, Chinese sausage and mushrooms. However, Xiuhuan’s elevated version has an additional whole abalone added to the humble steamed dish. She even went the extra mile to simmer rich collagen soup that's chock full of crab, prawns and greens for her fam to pair with the dish.

What she ate: Rava dosa

Yummy factor: Kym couldn’t look happier to be dressed down for the weekend and enjoying a cuppa, whilst a crispy rava dosa, or South Indian-style semolina pancake, awaits in front of her.

What he ate: Savoury waffle

Yummy factor: Desmond’s brunch at Café de Nicole's Flower was a most colourful affair; think smoked duck topped with melted cheese, sautéed mushrooms, sliced prosciutto ham and cherry tomatoes, all neatly portioned onto waffle quarters.

What she ate: Seafood soup

Yummy factor: Even though she wasn’t hungry, Jade stopped by BreadTalk IHQ to have a pre-dinner snack from First Street Fish Soup’s new outlet. And whilst the broth didn’t impress her, the fresh fish slices, shelled prawns and marinated minced meat stole her heart. And she emptied her bowl too!

What she ate: Dumplings

Yummy factor: Whilst her kiddos and husband were sleeping, Yvonne got busy wrapping meat dumplings in preparation for Chinese New Year. Her goal is to churn out at least a hundred of them to feed her fam and friends... Talk about dedication!

What she ate: Mini burgers

Yummy factor: Even when busy filming the new season of Lion Mums, Nurul makes sure to eat well with the rest of the crew. The mini burgers they ordered from Gentlemen Burgs featured cheese, truffle mayo and juicy beef patties sandwiched between fluffy burger buns. Plus, its mini size makes the second serving guilt-free.

What she ate: Brunch

Yummy factor: Vivian had a rare Sundate with her daughter Vera, and they both enjoyed a leisurely brunch, featuring what looks like grilled salmon with criss-cut fries, as well as a crisp waffle served with a huge scoop of ice cream and berry compote. Nice.

What he ate: Fried fish with salad

Yummy factor: Nick ordered the fried fish salad at Japanese curry rice resto Monster Planet, and it came with a whole fish fillet atop a bed of fresh greens. Nonetheless, he managed to finish the entire plate despite the generous portions. He must’ve been really hungry! 

What she ate: Heavy brekkie

Yummy factor: Instead of her usual kaya toast, Hazelle had the full works for her weekend brunch instead. There were creamy scrambled eggs with sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, toast, and a generous side of salad. Yummy!