The Slow Press

The Slow Press is an independent food magazine fixated on the rich stories behind what we eat.

Through longform journalism, design, and illustration, the magazine seeks to bring Singapore’s vibrant food heritage to the foreground in an introspective, yet quirky and fun way. We want to shed light on the ways of looking at food to help you truly appreciate the goodness that goes into your stomach.

The Slow Press and The Fallow Season, How To Cook Prickly Pear, The Slow Press, 2024 © The Slow Press and The Fallow Season

How to Cook a Prickly Pear isn’t just a zine—it is a package from the writer to the reader, through five beautifully crafted chapters, and more snippets. Capturing Mun Yi’s immigrant story through the flavors of Singapore and LA (with make-it-your-own recipes!), she spent months in the kitchen experimenting with ingredients from her local markets while reminiscing dishes from home.

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The Slow Press and Kenn Lam, Talk Cock Sing Song, The Slow Press, 2024 © The Slow Press and Kenn Lam

Talk Cock Sing Song, a zine by The Slow Press and Kenn Lam, is an intersection between the fantasies and realities of chicken, a commodity that plays a significant role in Singaporean diets. Living in a nation that prides itself on its Hainanese Chicken Rice, the writers explore their personal connection to poultry and the role they play in a local context.

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The Slow Press Vol. 6: BEST BEFORE features 9 rich food stories centered around time and change, written, designed, illustrated, and photographed by The Slow Press team and our amazingly talented contributors over the course of 2023.

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