What she ate: Abalone salad

Yummy factor: Never mind that the Lunar New Year is nowhere near — Liping was inspired to whip up a festive Teochew-style abalone salad with an appetising combination of onions, garlic, chilli padi, and Chinese parsley. Safe to say, with so many photos taken, she must’ve been really proud of her creation.

What she ate: Rice dumplings

Yummy factor: If not for Marriott Singapore’s care package, You Yi may have just forgotten that the Dragon Boat Festival (Jun 25) is just around the corner. Despite receiving fancy creations with ingredients like abalone and white pepper crab, the host decided to go back to basics and started with the hearty wild mushrooms and five grains version first.

What he ate: Sushi

Yummy factor: There were definitely no Monday blues for Ping Hui, who had his fave sushi from Tatsuya delivered to his place. And with items like seared wagyu beef, unagi tempura and tiger prawn topped with caviar in his bento box, we’re not surprised if he cleaned it out.

What she ate: Colourful xiao long bao

Yummy factor: Although Cheryl did not quite achieve the standard 18 dainty pleats, she did try her best to twist and fold her very own multi-coloured xiao long baos with the DIY kit from Paradise Dynasty. We think it is pretty impressive for her virgin attempt.

What she ate: Chee cheong fun

Yummy factor: Not only did Ben Yeo bring over some silky smooth chee cheong fun for Yifong, he even made sure to provide the appropriate sauces and garnishing — yes, he brought over a fresh bunch of spring onions as well, for good measure. How sweet.

What she ate: Vegan kaya

Yummy factor: Can kaya without eggs taste just as indulgent? According to Gayle, tofu makes a fantastic substitute, and the texture looks just as thick. Don’t forget your pandan leaves, of course!

​​​​​​​What they ate: Pretty cakes

Yummy factor: Just for Fish Leong’s birthday (Jun 16), Yvonne stretched her creative limits and went all out to create these gorgeous confections for her girlfriend. From a My Melody cake to cupcakes with floral piping, as well as an earl grey boba chiffon creation, we bet Fish loved them all — how could she not?

What he ate: Homemade Hainanese chicken rice

Yummy factor: If you’ve been keeping up with the Kasems, you’d have seen Mike and his wife Su-Ann Heng whipping up Hainanese chicken rice from scratch, right down to the ginger and chilli sauces. Doesn’t the poached chicken look amazing?

What he ate: Wagyu unagi don

Yummy factor: Check out Edwin’s donburi from Torasho Ramen and Charcoal Bar — it's packed with plenty of tender wagyu beef slices and slabs of grilled eel, and even boasts a perfectly-done ramen egg for good measure.

What she ate: Durian cheesecake

Yummy factor: For true durian lovers, there’s no such thing as too much mao shan wang. And if you’ve got some creamy fruit to spare like Michelle, try out her durian cheesecake recipe. With the amount of cream cheese and durian that goes into it, it’s probably not for the faint-hearted.

What she ate: Lots of uni and ikura 

Yummy factor: Julie had just about the most indulgent snack ever with her mum — glorious chunks of fresh sea urchin and spoonfuls of ikura wrapped in crispy seaweed. And if you’re keen to get your own, you can always get them from online grocer Shinshoku — their products are air-flown in from Japan four times a week.  

​​​​​​​What she ate: Steak

Yummy factor: Jamie and her fam tried out the Father’s Day menu from Origin Grill, and boy did her husband Rupert enjoy the tender steaks. Served alongside yummy-sounding greens like maple roasted carrots and finished with rosemary and garlic, we bet the angus steaks were a real treat with the peppercorn sauce and smoked salt.

What she ate: Local comfort food 

Yummy factor: From peppery bak kut teh to flavourful briyani and murtabak, GOLD 905’s Denise had just about everything, all in the name of sharing her recommendations on Makan Kakis. Want to know her favourites? Check out her podcast on meLISTEN.

What she ate: Muah chee 

Yummy factor: When it comes to enjoying muah chee with crushed peanuts, are you on Team Fine, or Team Coarse like Eelyn? She made a healthier version of the sticky treat with raw sugar, and had it with plenty of chopped peanuts for texture.  

​​​​​​​What she ate: Chocolate cheesecake

Yummy factor: A chocolate cheesecake in the form of a gooey pie? We’ll take it any day. Apple’s keto-friendly bake looks especially delish with the luscious chocolate frosting, fresh strawberries and walnuts on top.

What she ate: All things sweet

Yummy factor: From tiramisu to orh nee, Ya Hui had ‘em all this week. Special mention goes to her yam paste with gingko nuts and pumpkin, though — she made the traditional Teochew dessert  herself.

What she ate: Homemade baguettes

Yummy factor: This week, Fann was inspired to bake her own batch of French baguettes, and her first attempt turned out to be a success. They didn’t stick to the parchment paper, were crisp on the outside and maintained its soft and chewy centre. Yummy!

What he ate: Dairy-free birthday cakes 

Yummy factor: Both Andie and his daughter Avery celebrated their birthdays (Jun 16) at home with plenty of cake, including a homemade chocolate strawberry creation that caters to the actor's dietary needs — it’s dairy-free and eggless! 

​​​​​​​What she ate: Pig’s trotters in black vinegar

Yummy factor: Lovingly simmered for three whole hours, Xiuhuan’s take on the traditional dish turned out looking amazing. She got the recipe from her mum, and she certainly hasn't stinged on the ingredients.

What she ate: Laksa-flavoured instant noodles

Yummy factor: If you’re ever feeling hungry at night, try not to view Ferlyn’s Instagram page. You may just end up getting tempted to snack after watching her slurp up her usual cup of instant noodles — laksa-flavoured, in this instance — with vigour.