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TASTE TEST

GOURMET FINDS AND KITCHEN ESSENTIALS TO DELIGHT ALL FOODIES

- Edited by HARRIET SIM

Taste test The latest gourmet finds and kitchen essentials

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COOK AND FOOD STYLIST SIAN REDGRAVE SITS DOWN WITH HB TO DISH OUT HER DELISH DINNER SECRETS

What are the essential ingredient­s for a special dinner at home?

“Good food, hungry company, copious amounts of wine and mood-enhancing music.”

What’s the secret to creating a beautiful table setting?

“Choose a theme. Whether it’s in line with the cuisine you are choosing to cook, emulating the feeling of a season or based on a beautiful colour … layering is key as it creates an abundant look to a table. Top placemats with ceramics, linen napkins and add height with flowers and candles.”

How can you make sure you don’t end up spending hours in the kitchen?

“Be prepared. Your fridge is your partner in crime. Samsung’s French Door Refrigerat­or is great ... and it has an infuser water jug that automatica­lly refills! Cook food you love to eat or are familiar with, sticking to a recipe if you’re new to cooking.”

What’s on your go-to dinner menu at your place?

“Fresh oysters and sardines, freshly baked homemade bread, figs with honey and goat’s cheese and a caprese salad would be warm weather perfection.”

What alcoholic drop are you pairing your meal with?

“A bottle or two of pét-nat or chilled sangiovese. These wouldn’t be opened until a round of negronis had been passed around the table. For anyone who isn’t drinking, I’ll also do a elderflowe­r, pomegranat­e, and grapefruit version.”

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