Monthly archive September, 2010

Vote for Sparklette in the WordPress Showcase!

Guess what, people? Sparklette.net has been featured in the official WordPress Showcase! How WordPress selects the websites: Blogs and web sites powered by WordPress that make it into the Showcase are typically doing one or more of the following: Using WordPress in a unique or innovative way. Attracting tens of...

tcc – Mooncake Concerto

Boutique café chain tcc, which quietly changed its name from “the coffee connoisseur” to “the connoisseur concerto” recently, has launched their first ever mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival. The selection includes the classic mooncake, mango mooncake and yes, a coffee-themed treat. Colour me excited! Unboxing the mooncakes The mooncakes are encased...

Mandarin Orchard Hotel – Diverse Mooncake Creations

This Mid-Autumn Festival, Pine Court at Mandarin Orchard has a range of new offerings. Of these, the quartet of mini snowskin mooncakes stands out for the diverse and tantalising flavours that would suit different palates. Say hello to these petite-sized mooncakes that range from Asian-inspired, Italian, fruit-themed and even an...

The KFC Portuguese Egg Tarts Are Surprisingly Good!

When I first heard about the KFC Portuguese egg tarts, I was quite skeptical. Skeptical, but curious enough to buy a half dozen of these to try out. Surprisingly, the tarts turn out much better than expected! These creamy egg tart pastries are not to be confused with the traditional...

Crystal Jade & My Bread – Mooncake Galore! Mousse Mooncakes, Anyone?

First, there were the traditional baked skin mooncakes. Then came the colourful snowskin mooncakes. And now, we even have mousse mooncakes. If you are shopping for mooncakes this season and can’t quite decide which ones to go for, head to your nearest Crystal Jade restaurant or My Bread bakery. With...

Emicakes – Durian, Mango & Chocolate Mooncakes Dazzle

When people talk about Emicakes, they will usually wax lyrical about the delicious durian puffs, cakes and crepes. This local bakery chain is all about the durian baby! This Mid-Autumn Festival, the bakery has been churning out its own mooncake creations. We’re talking irresistible flavours such as chocolate, mango, and...