Reader's Digest

Asian of the Year 2009

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:09:38 +0000

The Asian of the Year is a person working to shape the future in a positive manner: An ordinary person doing extraordinary things.

Reader's Digest Asian of 2009: Jockin Arputham

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:07:03 +0000

A slum dweller himself, he straddles many worlds, determined to ensure a fair deal for the poor.

Coming over

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:39:41 +0000

After a husband and wife have a heated argument, the wife calls her mother."He fought with me again! I'm coming over to live with you.""No, no. darling," plied the mother."He must pay for his mistake. I'm coming to live with you."&nb...

5 Interesting Food & Health Tips

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:19:32 +0000

Here are five interesting food and health tips that we bet you didn't know about! Share with family and friends.

5 Funny Quotes

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:47:54 +0000

These quotes are funny and poignant at the same time. Share with your family and friends.

5 Hilarious Jokes

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:02:56 +0000

Laugh your way through life with these timely and funny jokes that will leave a smile on your face.

Lightning Fast Healthy Dinners

Mon, 14 May 2012 01:01:04 +0000

What do you do when you're late home from work, super tired or just can't be bothered to cook dinner? While it can be tempting to reach for the take away menu, there are a number of no-fuss, speedy dinners you can make yourself. Lightning fast meals which a...

How to buy, prepare & use fennel

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:09:09 +0000

Another benefit of autumn is that fennel comes into season. It took me a while to embrace this odd looking vegetable. I don't like aniseed and so I assumed I wouldn't like fennel.However I don't just like fennel, I absolutely love it. How to buy f...

3 healthier dessert Ideas

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:05:41 +0000

I've mentioned before that I'm a dessert lover, however I also like to cut back on unnecesary saturated fat and kilojoules.Here are three dessert ideas. While they're not every day foods, each is delicious, but also has an eye to healthy eating: Elaine's P...

Top ten fake excuses for work

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:16:43 +0000

Late for work and need a tried and trusted excuse? Try one of these unusual excuses, revealed in survey by CareerBuilder.com

Top 10 comedy movies

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:41:54 +0000

Here’s a list of some of the funniest films from the past 30 years for your next movie night

Non-bake Classic cheesecake

Thu, 10 May 2012 05:16:06 +0000

This classic cheesecake recipe, submitted by Hin Voon Lin of Malaysia, is made using Philadelphia cream cheese and peaches

Eight weeks to better eating

Thu, 10 May 2012 04:54:47 +0000

Eating habits are just that— habits. Try to alter them all at once and you’ll probably be back to your old ways in no time. But by making a few changes every week over the course of eight weeks, you’ll find yourself with a new way of eating that you can embrace for life.

Missing Husband

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:20 +0000

A married couple have been out shopping for hours when the wife realizes that her husband has disappeared.So she calls his cell phone. "Where are you!?" she yells. "Darling," he says, "do you remember that jewelry shop, the one w...

Glazed banana French toast recipe

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:58:17 +0000

Based on two childhood favourites – ‘eggy bread’ and comforting banana sandwiches – this more glamorous version is bound to become a new favourite with family and friends. Other fruit, such as strawberries and pears, can be used, with brioche slices or other bread as the base.

Unseen Asia 2012 Winners

Mon, 07 May 2012 06:47:58 +0000

Celebrating the beauty of daily life

13 things your house cleaner won't tell you

Mon, 07 May 2012 05:52:18 +0000

Are you your house cleaner's favorite client? Here, house cleaners come clean about what it's like to clean house

Ricotta "cream"

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:37:21 +0000

While I try to eat well most of the time, I also love dessert. We don't have dessert every day, but when people come over or I'm making a special meal at the weekend I often include dessert.While I always want dessert to taste delicious, I also like to get rid of...

3 foods to freeze

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:33:51 +0000

I only have a small freezer and yet it's one of the most useful spaces in my kitchen. As well as leftover portions of meals and soups I've saved for another day, my freezer is packed full of bits and pieces. Food and ingredients I've stored to extend thei...

7 funny doctor cartoons

Mon, 07 May 2012 02:55:17 +0000

Doctor cartoons sure to have you in stitches!