The kitchen is the heart of the home indeed, it's where we get nourishment and comfort. And a kitchen is only as good as its pantry, the go-to place whenever we're feeling peckish, need refreshments for party guests or when midnight cravings strike. For GirlStyle Home & Living Awards 2024, we've curated some of the finest pantry essentials every household needs to elevate everyday home life.
Here are award-winners from the Food & Drinks category:
- Best Go-To Family Snack: DoDo Kiddos Fish Nuggets
- Best Pre- & Post-Workout Fuel: Premier Protein Shake
- Best Plant-Based Indulgence: Oatbedient Oat Milk Café Series
- Best Guilt-Free Thirst-Quencher: POKKA Ice Peach Tea Zero Sugar
- Best Boozy Crowd-Pleaser: Somersby Watermelon Cider
- Best Celebration Cake: Huize van Wely Champagnecake
- Best Sweet-Tooth Satisfier: The Caramelier Artisanal Soft Caramels
- Best Everyday Indulgence: Henri Charpentier Financiers
- Best Budget Breakfast Staple: Nestlé KitKat Cereal
Best Go-To Family Snack: DoDo Kiddos Fish Nuggets
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It's not easy to find one snack that the whole family loves, so we've done the work for you and voila - it's these Mickey Mouse-shaped fish nuggets! They'll add a little Disney magic to snack time and are fast and easy to prepare. Just pop them in the air fryer for 10 minutes and you'll get perfectly golden and crispy treats. Busy parents will love the convenience and even the pickiest kids will snatch for.
Snacks don't have the best rep when it comes to health points, but not these fish nuggets! They're lower in saturated fat, sugar, and salt compared to other fish nuggets out there but still pack plenty of flavour.
Get it here.
Best Pre- & Post-Workout Fuel: Premier Protein Shake
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Not everyone has the luxury of time to whip up a protein shake before every workout, and that's where ready-to-drink protein shakes come in handy. Most protein shakes aren't the most exciting when it comes to flavour, but this one by Premier Protein makes refuelling fun with 12 delicious flavours including Cinnamon Roll, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Peaches & Cream.
Novelty flavours aside, it also packs 30g of protein, 1g of sugar and 24 vitamins and minerals in a bottle - enough to give you the energy you need for your workout and tide you over till the next meal.
Get it here.
Best Plant-Based Indulgence: Oatbedient Oat Milk Café Series
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Fancy indulging in the coffeehouse experience anytime you like, from the comfort of home? Oatbedient's smooth and creamy Oat Milk Café Series will make that wish a reality.
Designed for those who are lactose-intolerant, vegan, or just want to upgrade their daily sips without losing that addictively rich café taste, each sachet is kept simple with only clean ingredients. Plus, it's Nutri-Grade B and lower in sugar, so you know you’re treating your body right! It's available in three flavours: Latte, Mocha and Matcha.
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Best Guilt-Free Thirst-Quencher: POKKA Ice Peach Tea Zero Sugar
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When you're feeling parched and need a drink that's not laden with sugar yet still gratifying, this is the beverage to reach for.
Brewed from premium tea leaves and crafted with Japanese-inspired R&D, this refreshing and clean-tasting tea is packed with natural antioxidants from tea polyphenols. As its name states, it's sugar-free and doesn't contain preservatives or colouring either. It even has the proper cred as the Healthier Choice by the Health Promotion Board.
Get it here.
Best Boozy Crowd-Pleaser: Somersby Watermelon Cider
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There's no shortage of traditional apple-based ciders to choose from, but Somersby shakes things up and breaks the mould with a sweet and juicy rendition - a watermelon-flavoured cider.
With a 4.5% ABV, it offers the perfect balance of light buzz and smooth drinkability. Perfect for house parties, this crowd-pleaser shines whether you sip it straight from the can or serve it over ice.
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Best Celebration Cake: Huize van Wely Champagne Cake
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The century-old Dutch patisserie and chocolatier is making a highly anticipated debuted in Singapore this month.
If there's anything that'll make a grand showstopper at a celebration party, it's the brand's signature Champagne Cake. This exquisite dessert is composed of layers of white chocolate, Moët & Chandon champagne cream ganache and airy almond sponge. All this decadence is encased in marzipan and a delicate dark chocolate shell.
Get it at the Huize van Wely tea room and bar at 3 Seah Street from late October 2024.
Best Sweet-Tooth Satisfier: The Caramelier Artisanal Soft Caramels
Photo from The Caramelier
The first of its kind in Singapore, this new homegrown artisanal caramel brand handcrafts small-batch soft caramels with premium-quality and natural ingredients.
Presented as minimalist, individually wrapped delights, these exquisite caramels will satiate your sweets cravings with its rich, authentic flavours and velvety-smooth mouthfeel. And despite how decadent it tastes, it doesn't feel all that sinful as it's free of artificial preservatives, flavourings and additives. Choose from classic Pink Salt or fancier flavours like Raspberry Rose, Earl Grey and Roasted Pecan.
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Best Everyday Indulgence: Henri Charpentier Financiers
Photo from Henri Charpentier
In our book, every day can be a cheat day as long as we live in a world with Henri Charpentier's delicious financiers. A true testament to French pastry craftsmanship, these delicate baked treats are light and moist, with a rich buttery taste that melts in your mouth.
They're perfect for pairing with your afternoon tea or coffee or a quick yet indulgent pick-me-up we'd never get tired of.
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Best Budget Breakfast Staple: Nestlé KitKat Cereal
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Chocolate for breakfast? Scandalous! Or is it? Nestlé has all sweets lovers covered with its new invention - KitKat Cereal.
This delicious breakfast cereal lets you indulge in milk chocolate flavour in a wholesome meal form with crunchy wholegrain. While it's just as satisfying as a chocolate bar, this cereal also packs nutrition to start the day right including vitamin B6, Folic acid, calcium and iron. It turns milk into chocolatey goodness, while the cereal remains crunchy thanks to the double chocolate coating.
Get it here.
While you're here, check out the GirlStyle Home & Living Award winners from the electronics and furniture category.
