SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - The finest ingredients and top chefs are key components to the best dining experiences, but it can be the added extras that make meals or venues memorable. Forbes.com has compiled a list of 11 of the world's most extravagant meals (http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/03/most-extravagant-meals-lifestyle-travel-dining-travel-channel.html). Reuters has not endorsed this list ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Chef Thomas Keller, who is known for his innovative but complex dishes, shows off his simpler, cozier side in his newest cookbook. "Ad Hoc at Home" is inspired by the familiar, comfort food served at Keller's casual restaurant, Ad Hoc. The book also contains tips about how to make a better fried chicken, a better ...