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Ya Kun Kaya Treats

When people head to Ya Kun coffee stalls, the most typical food order is eggs and toast with kaya (creamy coconut jam) and butter. After all, these quick bites had been perennial crowd favourites since the chain’s humble beginnings in the 1940s. A recent visit to the Ya Kun Toastwich...

Smoulder – Chocolate Lava Cakes in Unique Flavours

Loosen up the tie and unbutton the top button on your shirt, because everyone deserves a sweet treat in between hectic work schedules. Smoulder is a lava cake specialist offering just that to busy working professionals in the CBD area, selling miniature molten cakes in 9 unique flavours (and counting)....

Valentine’s Giveaway: 3 Sets of Baked and Eaten Brownies Heart [Ended]

Update: This contest has ended. The winners have been announced. As part of our ongoing festivities for Valentine’s Day, we have a fantastic giveaway for all Sparklette readers. Baked and Eaten has a range of delicious chocolate brownies specially made for Valentine’s Day. These brownies are decorated with hearts for...

Baked and Eaten – Hearts and Brownies for Valentine’s

I’ve long been a fan of Baked and Eaten brownies after trying them for the first time in 2010. This local bakery was set up by brownie specialist Charmaine Tan. In some ways, Charmaine and I share similar stories. We both graduated from a Singapore university, worked in the corporate...

Ya Kun Kaya Cookies

Singapore coffee chain Ya Kun has a long history — since 1944 — of serving up delicious kaya toast. But did you know they also sell cookies made with their famed coconut jam? The cookies are available all year round. And just for Chinese New Year, they have been specially...

Cacao7 – Low Carb Chocolates for Healthy Living

Searching for a healthful, all-natural treat that will satisfy your chocolate cravings? Look no further than Cacao7. The dessert bar at Orchard Central, Singapore, offers a range of organic and low-carbohydrate dark chocolates and sweet treats. Using only specially-imported Ecuadorian Arriba beans (USDA certified organic and fair trade product) and...

Best Curry Puffs in Singapore: Old Chang Kee

Old Chang Kee is probably most famous for their curry puffs. With a food kiosk at every other shopping mall, you can say that their curry snacks have dominated the local food scene. Do you think Old Chang Kee sells the best curry puffs in Singapore? Apart from their famous...

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavour of the Month – Phish Food

Every month when I top up our supply of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream from the VivoCity Scoop Shop, I find myself inevitably reaching for the chocolate flavours. There’s no denying how rich and addictive Ben & Jerry’s chocolate ice cream is, instantly elevating any flavour that uses it to...

Nature Valley Granola Bars – Delicious Bites of Nature

Right now, I am munching on a couple of the Nature Valley Granola bars. I like how convenient these are. When you get the munchies and can’t be bothered to cook or buy in, you can just grab a snack bar. Packed with wholegrain oats, rice crisps, real fruits and...