Category: Food
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Have your cake and eat it!
While scrolling through my Instagram stories recently, there was an advertisement on AnnaBella Patisserie’s Crunchy Hazelnut Chocolate cake, and I bought it – but what drew me to it? Firstly, it had the elements I like in my cake – chocolate, hazelnut and feuilletine. Secondly, the advertisement showed a 50% off the price, with free…
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Yum(mee) Middle Road Pork Ribs Prawn Noodles
Don’t you just love it when you chance upon an eatery, only finding out that it is actually a pretty famous place with wonderful food? After exchanging foreign currency at Mustafa’s Foreign Exchange (one of the better money changers in Singapore), I was about to head to City Square (the nearest mall there) for a…
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Festive snacks that come and go!
Introducing to you… a seasonal product that is off the shelves at the moment, but I believe will come back (and should come back!). The frosted cinnamon nut mix by Amazin’ Graze consists of crunchy pecans, almonds and pepitas that are warmly glazed with cinnamon and sweet molasses. This delectable combination of nuts is the…
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A meal that gives back
There has been an increased awareness of supporting inclusion in Singapore which has urged many employers and employees to step up in providing support and opportunities for individuals with special needs. Singapore has built a strong momentum to ensure that these individuals are not neglected and are provided with avenues to support themselves. One way…
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Best CNY Goodies 2020 – Poon Confectionary (now called Royal Bakery)
Just after Christmas, shops all around have shifted their gears to welcome the Chinese Lunar New Year. In this season of festivity and feasting, my family and I decided to start looking for the most recommended Chinese New Year goodies – after all, there’s just so much we should eat, and we should make those…
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Sugar and Spice (and everything nice)
Taiwan’s Yu Jan Shin’s butter pastry has been our go-to pastry for the past few years, but another crowd favourite that we love is Sugar and Spice’s nougats. Founded in Taichung in 1996, Sugar and Spice is known for their range of Taiwanese snacks and pastries. From pineapple cakes to tarts, cakes, chocolate and snacks,…
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The battle of Tau Sar Piahs
If you frequent the Balestier area in Singapore, you would be aware that other than the many lighting shops in the area, there are two Tau Sar Piah shops along that stretch – Loong Fatt Tau Sar Piah and 603 Tau Sar Piah. Having tasted the Loong Fat Tau Ear Piah before, I was more…
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Pier 21 – A Food Haven
With many shopping malls popping up all around Thailand’s capital, one mall still draws a steady crowd despite having been around for quite a few number years. Terminal 21, a themed mall, is designed with every level within the building representing a specific country. While unique, this is not its main feature which stands out…
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The Sweetest Trend – After You
In many major malls across Bangkok, you will find a popular dessert chain – After You. This dessert cafe is known for its thick Shibuya Honey Toast (among many other dessert options). But what makes this cafe so well-known, even among tourists? The extensive menu From toasts, coffee, cakes, bread, and even kakigori (shaved ice),…
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Collin Street Bakery fruit cake: Still great after all these years
I love fruit cakes and have tried many over the years. Some are memorable and leave me longing for more while others got me wondering why I bought them in the first place. Looks can be deceiving. Even price is no guarantee of quality. Out of all the good ones that I’ve tried, only one…