Monthly Archives: April 2015

Ladyironchef Is Hiring!

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Digital Nomad

Before we begin, we want to thank each and every one of you for being part of the Ladyironchef journey. It has been seven humbling years of sharing the wondrous world of Food and Travel with you, and we would be nothing if not for your unwavering support. Thank you, thank you and thank you for believing in us, and for always trusting this space for the best recommendations for the finer things in life.

As we continue working hard on producing content for our esteemed community, we are expanding and we would like you to be part of our team. Because eating and traveling is always more fun with company, right?

While we are on a constant lookout for freelance writers and contributors, we are now opening up full-time positions as a Writer at Ladyironchef Group Pte Ltd. You won’t believe the perks of joining us:

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How To Travel To Bali For A 3D2N Getaway With S$280 (All-Inclusive)

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Ubud Tegalalang Rice Terrace

Traveling to Bali is actually a lot cheaper than you think! It is not difficult to travel to Bali on a budget because you can get cheap air tickets via budget airlines, as well as plenty of options for affordable home stays listed on AirBnb.

We traveled to Ubud and spent less than S$280 in three days two nights per person. The amount includes round-trip plane tickets, return airport transfer, accommodation, activities and daily meals.

From riding a motorbike to dining at Anthony Bourdain’s favourite restaurant, we conquered 15 fun activities that you can do in Ubud during a long weekend. Here’s how you can travel to Ubud, Bali for a 3D2N Getaway with S$280 (all-inclusive).

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24 Reasons To Love Seoul – #SeoulFun You Wouldn’t Want To Leave

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Cherry Blossom

The world is not done with the Korean craze just yet.

This Korean city is fascinating to say the least. There are so many things to see, so much to do, lots to eat, and many to fall in love with. Think of the palace visits, day trips to surrounding islands, street snacks and authentic Korean samgyetang, crazy cosmetics shopping and bargain-scouting at the universities, Lotte World, and K-pop.

We can only say that if you haven’t been to Seoul, you are missing out, and you need to understand what tickles the world. Fans of the city, do you also agree with these 24 Reasons to Love Seoul?

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Osia at Resorts World Sentosa Presents ‘Cooking With Friends’ With Chef Andrew Turner

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Osia

Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Douglas Tay and under the guidance of Celebrity Chef Scott Webster, Osia’s food philosophy is all about cooking the freshest Australian produce with Western culinary techniques and Asian influences. Osia at Resorts World Sentosa occasionally arranges its “Cooking With Friends” guest chef program, where Chef Scott Webster invites his friends – famous chefs from all over the world – to cook at Osia.

Here’s a fabulous reason to dine at Osia if you haven’t been. From 13 to 16 May 2015, Andrew Turner – one of London’s top chefs who has appeared on top-rated TV programmes such as BBC MasterChef and Saturday Kitchen – will be at Osia as guest chef.

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16 Unbelievable Salted Egg Yolk Custard Buns (Liu Sha Bao) in Singapore

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Best Custard Bun

If we could only pick a kind of dim sum to live on, it would most definitely be the Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun. More commonly and affectionately known as liu sha bao, this steamed bun with a flowy center is such a crowd-pleaser.

Like a molten lava cake with a chocolate oozing out, the liu sha bao is a Chinese version in the form of a bun. And what lies beneath that seemingly innocent steamed white bun is an explosion of sweet custard and savoury salted egg yolk. Served fresh from the steamer, piping hot and oozing with flowy goodness; who says money can’t buy happiness?

And because we know so many of you share the same love for Salted Egg Yolk Custard buns, we are going to share with you 16 Unbelievable Salted Egg Yolk Custard Buns (Liu Sha Bao) in Singapore.

A tip for you: do not step on the weighing scale after indulging.

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5 Travel Services Offered By Changi Recommends That You Never Knew About

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Changi Recommends

As with everyone, we were initially clueless about Changi Recommends when we first heard about them. What do they exactly do, and where are they? What sort of travel services can you expect and benefit from?

But we have since learned more about them, and we wished we knew about their travel services earlier! Better late than never though, and now, we are so thankful for their existence at every terminal of Changi International Airport.

Airplane

From ensuring that you get data connection throughout your time overseas to lessening your chances of having to pay for overweight baggage to assuring yourself a seat on a flight at the eleventh hour, Changi Recommends is a one-stop booth for all your needed travel solutions.

Here are 5 Travel Services Offered by Changi Recommends That You Never Knew About. Now, every trip you take will never be better.

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Smith & Hsu – Our Favourite Tea Salon For The Best Scones In Taipei

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Smith & Hsu

Quiet afternoons are meant for scones and tea. It is such an elegant combination and we can do with a good set anytime.

You need not be English to love scones and tea; you only need to find Smith & Hsu, and all is well. How this Taiwanese brand captured our hearts and made us fall head over heels in love with them is simple. And they cast the same spell on whoever steps in too. You’d never want to leave, simply because Smith & Hsu is indeed the best place for scones and tea in Taipei.

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Xin Cuisine at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium – An Under The Radar Chinese Restaurant To Check Out + Giveaway

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Xin Cuisine

Xin Cuisine at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium may not be the fanciest Chinese restaurant around, neither does it have a lavishly posh interior to boast. But you know what? We love Xin Cuisine; always have, always will.

Xin Cuisine has a steady following accumulated over the decades, and if you’ve dined there before, you would know how they never disappoint. As for us, we enjoy its relatively quiet environment and how the chefs always upkeep the consistency of the food. No efforts are spared in putting the most tantalizing dishes on your table for your enjoyment.

Whether it is a gathering with family and friends, corporate luncheon with your esteemed business partners, or simply a quiet dinner with your loved one, a meal at Xin Cuisine will be ideal.

There are many dishes to fall in love with, and today, we share with you every reason to love Xin Cuisine. Here are the highlights of our meal.

Dim Sum

For the month of May, quote ladyironchef or flash this post on your mobile to get 15% discount off Xin Cuisine’s ala carte menu.

[ Giveaway ] We are giving away 4 X S$50 Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant dining vouchers. Leave a comment below, and share this post on your Facebook timeline to win. More details on the giveaway at the end of this post.

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