Singapore Food Blog

Christmas Tree of the Day #11 (2009 Edition) – Crystal Tree at Bugis Junction

The Christmas Tree of the Day series has been running on Sparklette since 2006. You get 12 Christmas trees for the 12 days leading up to Christmas. It has become almost customary to feature at least one tree that is encrusted with sparkling jewels each year. We have seen trees with Swarovski crystals, white gold, and — the most precious stone by any standard —... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #10 (2009 Edition) – Beary Christmas at Takashimaya

Here’s to an extra cuddly Christmas — an entire Christmas tree made of teddy bears! How very adorable!Shoppers can look forward to admiring these lovable teddy bear trees at Takashimaya every Christmas. One year they had black and sparkly bears. The following they had the bears in green, white and pink. This time round they included brown bears, the most... Read more →

36 Festive Goodies and Recipes for a Merry Christmas!

Do you want to make this Christmas extra memorable? Within this compilation you will find various ideas and recipes that you can use to make your own Christmas-themed desserts, dinner and snacks. These include timeless classics like chocolate log cake and trifle as well as more novel creations including cocktails and faux turkey! If you are planning for a party, or just... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #9 (2009 Edition) – Singapore’s Tallest Christmas Tree

Singapore Flyer, the giant observation wheel not unlike the London Eye, is said to be the largest in the world at 165 meters. This Christmas, the iconic wheel has a new addition. Displayed proudly at its pillar center is an illuminated 83 meter tall Christmas tree made up of strings of lights, complete with a star on top. From far, it looks like a shining beacon! Photo... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #8 (2009 Edition) – A Nautical & Nice Christmas

This year, Bugis Junction brings a white Christmas to tropical Singapore! Check out their amazing Christmas tree. Can you spot the theme?Yes, it’s maritime, complete with sailboats and life buoys and all. Is that unique or what? Not only is this one of the rare white trees around, it also daringly sports a novel theme that no one else has done before. So what it... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #7 (2009 Edition) – Upside-Down Tree at Tampines One

We have just crossed the halfway point of this 12-part series! Now it’s the time to mix things up a bit and turn things ’round a little. So, I present a quirky Christmas tree to you for today, a tree that has literally been turned upside-down!An upside-down Christmas tree! What fun! Have you ever seen one like it? (If you are interested in owning an upside-down... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #6 (2009 Edition) – Fluttering Butterfly Tree at Paragon

Year after year, shoppers along Orchard Road are dazzled by the spectacular Christmas tree put up by the Paragon. The posh shopping mall never fails to come up with trees sporting the most sophisticated designs that befit its upscale status. In the past, they put on their creative hats and decorated their Christmas trees with stars, strings of pearls and dancing fairies. Photo... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #5 (2009 Edition) – Silver Tree at the Heeren

Silver bells, silver bells It’s Christmas time in the city Ring a ling, hear them ring Soon it will be Christmas day Today’s Tree of the Day is all decked out in silver! Spotted outside the Heeren along Orchard Road, everything, and I mean everything, on this tree is shiny and silver!A bright pointy star on top and reindeer pulling sleighs form the Christmas... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #4 (2009 Edition) – Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Tree

Ferrero Rocher chocolates are probably amongst the most popular and versatile gifts that you can give or receive at Christmas. Romantic boyfriends present it to their sweethearts in the form of a Ferrero Rocher bouquet. Friends give it to one another to show that they care. (Just between you and me though, Royce’ is my preferred choice when it comes to chocolate.... Read more →

Christmas Tree of the Day #3 (2009 Edition) – Spanking New Tree at Tiong Bahru Plaza

When I popped by Tiong Bahru Plaza recently, I was thrilled to see a beautiful Christmas tree outside the mall. If memory serves, this is the first year that the suburb mall has erected any Christmas tree that is worthy of being photographed.Christmas trees work wonders in brightening up a place, don’t they? This is just part of the string of recent improvements... Read more →