Ferrero Rocher

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. The calories are totally worth it!)Now, here’s something that is quite different. Have you ever seen a Christmas tree made... Read more →

Sapore Italiano – Welcome to Gourmet Paradise

Color me impressed. The Sapore Italiano caffé-bar has opened on our island with style. Whether it’s espresso coffee in the morning, a pizza for lunch, or a nice after-work aperitivo (with a free buffet spread!), you can enjoy gourmet food all day long. Welcome to gourmet paradise! With over 20 outlets worldwide, their goal is to spread Italian culture and provide diners with a true Italian experience. There are specially imported Italian beverages and authentic Italian food. Many of the... Read more →

Icekimo – Eat Like an Eskimo!

For Part 2 of our dessert-tasting excursion (Part 1), we visit Icekimo, an ice creamery-cum-café just off Upper Thomson Road. Ever had pasta with the chocolate Rocher in it? No? Well, read on! Decked out entirely in hues of girlish pink and white, this cute little place provides a bright and cheery spark to the otherwise lackluster Sin Ming Centre.Cute cartoon characters of Eskimos, penguins and seals adorn the walls and glass windows. One cannot help but feel young in this cheery café!... Read more →

Rocher & the Candy That Doesn’t Make You Fat

Rocher Do you love the Rocher? I sure do. Not only is the Rocher sinfully delicious, it’s actually fun to eat. Once you carefully peel open the gold foil, there are so many ways to eat this yummy piece of chocolate. You can savor the Rocher layer by layer, or pop the whole chocolatey goodness into your mouth and chew it down greedily at one go. I am not blogging about the Rocher, however, but a distant cousin that looks good enough to eat, and I promise would not add anything to your hips. Say... Read more →

Hong Kong (Day 5)

I vaguely remember waking up at 10am before deciding to snooze for a couple more minutes. The next thing I know, it’s 11:40am! And I have to get my butt out of the hotel by 12! Fortunately when I call up the hotel reception, the robotic female voice on the other end agree to let me have an additional hour to pack. That’s the thing about the hotel; the service staff are helpful, polite and respectful, but to the extent that they seem impersonal, almost mechanical. I love my luxurious room... Read more →