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It has been weeks of nonstop mooncake binging action at the Sparklette headquarters. Until now, all the mooncakes I have featured can be found in Singapore, including the Concorde Hotel halal mooncakes that are imported from Malaysia. This past weekend, longtime reader Kyo kindly shared with me some mooncakes that...
A couple of months back I introduced the Citibank Gourmet Pleasures promotion where you can enjoy $10 signature dishes from popular restaurants. Now, the promotion has been tweaked, so instead of $10 dishes, you can enjoy 10-cent treats and $10 mooncakes! This is offered to all Citibank credit card holders....
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...
This Mid-Autumn Festival, Pine Court at Mandarin Orchard Hotel 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...
Lately, Muslim readers who have been following my mooncake reviews have lamented that all the delectable pastries featured are non-Halal. They can only look at the pictures, and not enjoy any of the actual treats. Thanks to Concorde Hotel, Muslim mooncake lovers can also indulge in this scrumptious cake! Yes,...
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...
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...
Nectar at Wangz Hotel is one of those restaurants that you may not hear much of, but the place has been quietly dishing out plate after plate of great-tasting food since opening in late 2009. With the hotel’s location within the charming Tiong Bahru estate, you can enjoy a nice...
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...
