As an ice cream fan, my favourite icy treats are from Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum. So I’m delighted to be chosen as a Ben & Jerry’s blog ambassador, cutely named the Mooolet. For you, one of the perks of reading Sparklette is that you can win Ben & Jerry’s...
Update: Contest has ended. The winner has been announced. Here are the results. Yesterday, I posted a review of the Kinohimitsu J’pan Beauty Drink. Every 50ml bottle contains 2,500mg of the beauty enhancing collagen protein, giving you smoother, firmer and younger looking skin. Confirm Trading, the Singapore distributor of Kinohimitsu...
Would you like younger looking and smoother skin? The Kinohimitsu J’pan Beauty Drink from Japan comes with 2,500mg of collagen protein in each 50ml bottle, promising you plumper and firmer skin in just 6 days. It’s certified halal, too! Kinohimitsu J’pan Beauty Drink ( Halal certified) S$39.90 for a box...
Just what is sous-vide exactly? French for “under vacuum”, sous-vide is a cooking technique that has ingredients sealed in an airtight plastic bag followed by gentle cooking in a heated water bath. This maintains the integrity of the food and prevents the loss of moisture, resulting in juicer textures and...
Hey everyone, thanks to all those of you who took part in my Christmas Giveaway 2010 #2 to win an adorable Ben & Jerry’s bicycle. Sparklette received the highest number of participations and has been selected to give away one of these adorable bicycles! You were asked to tell us...
With many establishments offering high tea these days, it is no surprise that Singaporeans are getting the hang of relaxing and watching the world go by while feasting on delectable teatime snacks. The Regent Hotel is one of the few five-star hotels in Singapore that has an entire restaurant dedicated...
When I first saw this Christmas tree, I didn’t really see it. What do I mean? Well, my attention was entirely focused on the larger than life-sized Santa Claus at its base, with equally gigantic hands to match. Jolly old St. Nicholas is so huge he literally wears the Christmas...
Ever since they were created by Sam Butcher in the 1970s, Precious Moments figurines have become popular collectible items worldwide. The porcelain figurines are usually of chubby children with teardrop-shaped eyes and are hand painted in pastel colours. This Christmas, you can gaze at these adorable life-sized cherub-like angels from...
The tenth tree in the Christmas Tree of the Day series for 2010 is a peculiar one. While it may not be the most beautiful or elegant Christmas tree around, it certainly is one of the most eye-catching ones. Standing tall at the basement of popular teen hangout Orchard Cineleisure,...
Gingerbread is a popular Christmas treat all over the world, appearing in many different forms such as cookies and houses, often accompanied by colourful candies and white icing. At the Harbourfront Centre shopping mall in Singapore, gingerbread is used as the theme this Christmas. There are life-sized gingerbread houses and...
