It’s November and as Christmas is around the corner, yours truly suddenly has a craving for something with cinnamon and is sweet. It also just so happens that I have a bag of Pink Lady apples in the fridge. Hence, I made myself French Toast with Apple Sauce. I’m so sorry that my measurements below aren’t exact…because I belong to the school of approximation! Or in Singlish, we call it agar-ration. As such, you might want to adjust according to your taste. My recipe below makes 4 toasts and takes about 30 minutes to prep and cook. Ingredients (for...
02/11/202011/12/2020
Get Ready for Boozey Pancake Brunch on Sundays!
Sweet and savoury stacks of pancakes? Alcoholic pancakes that can be accompanied with Nespresso martini flights or free flow of spritz? Be still my heart. SO/ Singapore has launched the ultimate Flippin’ Sundays Boozey Pancake Brunch that will be available every Sunday from 10am onwards, at the Xperience restaurant. These pancakes aren’t your usual pancakes. They’re insanely loaded with your choice of toppings – sweet, savoury or even boozey! “Wake Up Call” pancake stack with mini Nespresso Martinis Need a pick-me-up? Try Singapore’s first alcoholic pancake stack called “Wake Up Call” that’s aptly named as it is infused with coffee...
31/10/202011/12/2020
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Blue Cheese
Disclaimer: this is not my original recipe! I got it from Skinny Taste and the only differences are that I didn’t use any toothpicks to secure the prosciutto to the figs and I drizzled the figs with maple syrup after. I have to say that I really loved this recipe because it’s simple, easy to assemble and is perfect for those times where you’re hungry but yet not hungry enough to finish off a full meal. I would’ve eaten this with arugula salad and balsamic vinegar but I didn’t have any salad left so it was just the figs for...
21/10/202011/12/2020
Shake Shack Singapore to Bring Their Burgers to the Waterfront
Shake Shack will be opening their latest outlet at Vivo City at the end of the year. This will be their fifth store, with the most recent one at Suntec City which opened in September this year. In line with its mission to Stand For Something Good®, Shake Shack partnered with award-winning local artist Eeshaun to create a mural inspired by the lively Harbourfront neighbourhood. Spot HarbourFront icons in abstract form: from the colourful cable cars that connect Sentosa Island and the mainland to the architectural curves of Henderson Waves, as well as the magnificant yachts cruising on Keppel Bay. Shake Shack...
09/10/202011/12/2020
Guess What’s Flipping Into Town in November?
Are you a soufflé pancake fan? Then good news for you! One of Japan’s most beloved and iconic pancake chains, Flipper’s, will make its debut in Southeast Asia with a flagship store at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City this November. The brand originated in Tokyo in 2014 and is a cult favourite that trailblazed the soufflé pancake trend in Japan as well as around the world. With international presence in New York, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Seoul, Flipper’s is set to impress local customers with its inimitable kiseki or ‘miracle’ pancake that sets it apart from its competitors. Utterly...
28/09/202011/12/2020
Cute Limited Edition foodpanda x Pan Pacific x Hai Tien Lo Mooncakes
If you want something a little different this Mid-Autumn Festival, then you might want to check out the snowskin mooncakes co-produced by foodpanda, Pan Pacific and Hai Tien Lo! These limited edition mooncakes come in a box of 4 different flavours of Hazelnut Yuzu, Raspberry Chocolate, Matcha Black Sesame and Soursop Lychee. Let’s talk a little bit about the box. How adorable is this stack of drawers that houses the mooncakes? It definitely is reusable for knick-knacks such as keys, nail polish or haberdashery items. Each drawer slides out to reveal the mooncakes made in foodpanda’s signature pink (yay,...
26/09/202011/12/2020
Singapore, Get Ready —ShackMeister™ Debuts at Suntec City
Shake Shack will be opening their fourth location at Suntec City on the 30th September and to celebrate it’s opening, the fan-favorite ShackMeister™ menu is available exclusively at the new location from before debuting across all four Singapore Shacks on October 5th Limited-Time ShackMeister™ Menu The ShackMeister™ was first created in 2015 for a burger competition in the USA, securing the Judge’s Choice for Best Burger, and eventually appearing on the Shake Shack menu for a limited time that same year. Lending a twist to the classic ShackBurger®, the ShackMeister™ has a heaping pile of crispy fried shallots on top...
16/09/202011/12/2020
Low Sugar Traditional Goodness with MX Mooncakes
Usually, it will be one of us writing a review but this time around, you not only have one but two of us to review the set of low sugar mooncakes that Hong Kong Meixin (MX for short) has come out this Mid-Autumn. Since 2005, Hong Kong MX Mooncakes has earned countless international honours over the years and the brand’s signature White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with 2 egg yolks and Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with 2 egg yolks both received the Gold Medal in the Food Products category of the annual Monde Selection Quality Award held in Belgium. While...
14/09/202011/12/2020
First Ever Livestream Cheese Pairing with Singaporean Flavours
Direct from Frace, as with creamy, milky, delectable French cheese, world-famous cheese monger François Robin will share the art of creating a “shiok” cheese board paired with favourite local ingredients. During this one-of-a-kind masterclass, the traditional French cheese board will get a local twist and new ways of enjoying French cheese will be uncovered. Tune in to the Instagram Live session on 21 September 2020, Monday, 8pm, at @homeofcheese_sg. This event is organised by CNIEL and supported by the European Union. Singapore’s Cheesiest Livestream Armed with years of expertise, six carefully-selected types of cheeses and ingredients that evoke familiar Singaporean...
01/09/202011/12/2020
Taking up the 828 Lalala Mukbang Challenge
Ladies and gentlemen, Yours truly has taken up WEBUY‘s 828 Lalala Mukbang Challenge! What is it about? Well, it’s all about being the fastest eater of the latest trending Sour and Spicy Noodles (酸辣粉) to win the grand prize of S$828! If you’re able to finish the whole bowl within a minute, you will get to win 1,000 coins on WEBUY. Do note that to ensure consistency, all participants have to capture on video the process of pouring hot water into the cup and preparing the item; the clock will start from the time you start eating till the time...