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...
31/08/202011/12/2020
Hawker fare paired with cocktails?
Yes, you read the title right. You can now marry your favourite hawker fare with cocktails thanks to Revamp Cocktail Bar who has collaborated with popular ban mian China Whampoa Home Made Noodle to give diners a new experience. Now available in the CBD, you can have delicious and affordable local offerings such as ban mian, abalone mee and wu xiang in an elevated restaurant and bar setting with little price difference from the original hawker stalls at Whampoa and Geylang – but with the additional restaurant service where jumbo prawns can be peeled for customers and a complimentary bowl of crispy fried...
27/08/202011/12/2020
Round-the-world flash deals of up to 50% off store-wide at inaugural WEBUY 828 Food Fair
For three days starting tomorrow, Singapore-based social commerce start-up, WEBUY, will kick-start its inaugural 828 Food Fair with flash deals featuring its most popular grocery items from around the world at discounts of up to 50% at its mobile site (https://www.webuysg.com). The flash deals will be happening at three time-slots every day between 28 August and 30 August at 12pm to 4pm; 4pm to 8pm; and, 8pm to 12 midnight, and feature products from a different country at every slot. Some of these top flash-deal bargains include regional favourites: From China: Hai Chi Jia Mala Fishball x 6 at $9.99 (more than 75%...
24/08/202011/12/2020
New Mooncake Flavours at The Pine Garden
The Pine Garden returns this year with four new flavours – Black Sesame Paste with Mochi, BiLuoChun Tea with Guava, Cempedak Paste with one yolk, and Brown Sugar Multi-grain Lotus Paste. The Black Sesame and BiluoChun mooncakes come in either baked or snow skin but we’ll be reviewing the baked versions only. As for their classic favourites, we’ll be trying out their Snow Skin Lychee Martini and Yam Paste. I have to admit that I’m biased towards the snow skin mooncakes, which was why I tried these two out first. What I’ve always liked about The Pine Garden is how...
13/08/202011/12/2020
New Vegan Marketplace Launched in Singapore
EatRoamLive has launched the ERL Vegan Marketplace with a mission to encourage people to shop better and support ethical, sustainable businesses. Besides all products on the Marketplace being 100% plant-based, there is also a strong focus on health and wellness, and sustainability. Brands and products available on the ERL Marketplace are carefully chosen after ensuring that they are ethical, cruelty-free and follow sustainable practices. The vast majority of products on offer are heathier and clean – devoid of preservatives, nasties and even refined sugar. There is a wide range of Organic and Gluten-free products available, along with Ayurveda and TCM...
10/07/202011/12/2020
Home Cooks! Stand the chance to win a goodie bag worth more than S$100!
This month, Culinary Moments with 1664 kicks off to inspire home cooks to create their own culinary creations, using the delicious and refreshing 1664 Blanc for an elegant twist. The online series will take audiences on a culinary journey, with 1664 as the accompaniment. Home cooks may tune in via Instagram and Facebook to learn how to incorporate 1664 Blanc into their creations. The sessions will be led by special guests who will share exclusive tips on elevating one’s home cooking with 1664, including Chef Christophe Lerouy of one Michelin-starred restaurant Lerouy; Chef-Restaurateur Beppe De Vito of one Michelin-starred restaurant Braci; as well as celebrities with a passion for cooking, Ben...
04/07/202011/12/2020
Thai Mango Salad
I honestly did not set out to make mango salad but my online grocer sent me 2 unripe mangoes and I didn’t realise that before putting them into the fridge. As such, they never got the chance to ripen and when life gives you unripened mangoes, you make mango salad! Ingredients: 1 unripe mango 1 red chilli 1 shallot 1 tbsp light soy sauce ½ tbsp sugar 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice 3 tbsp crushed peanuts 1 tsp sesame oil Method: Cut the mango into thin, matchstick-like pieces. Slice the shallot into thin slices. Slice...
03/07/202011/12/2020
HEYTEA 喜茶 Food Lab Introduces Baked Goods
HEYTEA, China’s contemporary tea connoisseur and original inventor of the Cheezo Tea, has added baked goods to its menu for pairing with their signature teas. HEYTEA Food Lab is making its debut with four pastries – the Golden Croissant (S$3.60), the Chocolate Croissant (S$4.20), the Double Chocolate Chip Cookie (S$2) and the Butterscotch Chip Muffin (S$3.20). When I told a friend that I was going to try and review these pastries, she burst out laughing, “Your standard of a croissant is Tiong Bahru Bakery!!” Um…yeah…but I will explain my benchmark, lest you think I’m a complete croissant-snob. But before we...