Domestic Diva Awards is The Singapore Women’s Weekly’s annual highlight of innovative products that help us live, work and eat better. This year, over 250 products across 69 household categories, ranging from cleaning and cooking appliances to healthy meal subscriptions were nominated. The winners were decided through public voting in an online survey in partnership with Milieu Insight, and Editor’s Pick, recognising the best in their fields.
Singapore is a food paradise with its multitude of dishes — but sometimes, you just want food from home. This can be due to health reasons and dietary restrictions, or simply a preference for dishes with simpler ingredients you’ve prepared yourself.
With food prices rising, it’s also more economical to pack your own lunch. Most coffee shop dishes start at $4 or $5 these days, and that’s on top of having to fight your way through the crowds and look for an available table.
Choosing the right lunchbox or snack box for yourself and your family is key. These days, there’s a variety to choose from, whether it’s an electric lunchbox that keeps your meal piping hot, or a quick and easy food carrier that prevents spills and leaks. We’ve rounded up our four favourites for every occasion.
There’s enough room for both your main dish and a side dish in this food carrier, kept separately in 0.5L and 0.38L containers respectively. With its vacuum insulation technology, you won’t have to worry about food going cold — the dishes remain warm for up to 6 hours, so you can pack your lunch at 7am and still have it hot at lunchtime.
We also love how easy it is to clean, thanks to a stain- and odour-resistant surface, detachable parts, and a wide mouth that enables a thorough wash. The food carrier even comes with a spoon and pair of chopsticks, so you don’t have to pack extra.
For a meal that doesn’t feel like you’re eating right out of the carrier. The Endo Thermal Food Carrier comes with its own stainless steel inner bowl which you can use as tableware or an extra container for a side dish, plus a spork that comes concealed in the lid. Thanks to its thermal technology and tight seal, your food is kept warm for up to six hours. Simply pop in the stainless steel inner bowl first, then turn the lid clockwise to tighten. Its silicone gasket prevents leaks and spills, so you can even carry soup with peace of mind.
Endo’s design makes this extra convenient to bring to school or work — the carrier features a sturdy swivel handle that won’t slip from your hand, an impact-resistant anti-slip base, and a 12.2cm-wide mouth makes it easy to eat from and clean.
For sandwiches, cut fruits, and other finger food, the Lock n Lock To Go Lunch Box is your best bet. With three separate compartments, it’s useful for storing different kinds of snacks for a picnic or your child’s snacktime at school. The box comes with a handy set of cutlery, and is BPA-free and microwave-safe.
If you’re taking your child on a trip and want to ensure a hot meal for them, you can’t go wrong with the Joyoung Multifunctional Electric Lunch Box. This nifty gadget can not only keep your food warm, but also perform a variety of cooking functions such as making porridge, steaming rice, and even stewing soup. You can even preset the cooking time and come back to a hot meal. Thanks to its multiple containers, you can cook a balanced and nutritious variety of dishes for your child — and then bring the whole thing along with its sturdy carrying handle. It definitely won’t spill, thanks to silicone seals on the inner lids and a snap-lock mechanism on the outer lid.