Monthly Archives: August 2015

10 Most Unique Lava Cakes in Singapore That Will Make You Go Weak At The Knees

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Matcha Lava Cake

That moment when the lava oozes out of a Molten Lava Cake is almost unbeatable. We are all familiar with a chocolate lava cake, served warm with a center that gushes out once you cut it open.

What most do not know is that there are so many more flavours of lava cakes out there just waiting for you to try. We picked out the bests of many to share with you the best unique lava cakes in Singapore.

From Matcha to Peanut Butter, Misugaru (Korean grain) and Mao Shan Wang - here is a list of the 10 most unique lava cakes in Singapore. Now, it is time to explore!

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Iconic Colourful Flats At Rochor Centre Will Be Torn Down By 2016

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rochor-centre

It is hard to miss the blocks of colourful public housings each time you pass by Bugis district. Erected since 1977, these flats are almost symbolic of the residential homes in Singapore. In fact, you might even remember seeing them at the billboards of Changi Airport’s arrival halls!

Approximately more than 80% of Singaporeans live in public housing and Rochor Centre is just one of the many Housing Development Board flats in Singapore. But as with Singapore’s rapid economic growth, old buildings will always eventually have to make way for newer developments. Rochor Centre is said to be demolished in 2016 for a new express way and existing residents will have to move.

Do drop by Rochor Centre whenever you can before this place vanishes forever and becomes a distant memory.

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Beginner’s Guide to Kuehs – 9 Traditional Kuehs You Must Try

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Kueh

Kuehs are common snacks of the Hokkien, Teochew and Peranakan cuisine. The terminology is actually a general description for bite-size nibbles. We realised that majority of foreigners and even generation Y Singaporeans are largely confused by what kuehs actually are and the different types of kuehs available.

These traditional delights come in many different forms and are either sweet or savoury. It could be a biscuit, cake, pudding or other rice-based treats. Preparations of kuehs are not confined to a single recipe due to its various Asian origins. Furthermore, most were actually created based on rough approximation.

If you are still confused, read our Beginner’s Guide to Kuehs and do make time to sample these lovely heritage desserts!

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Happenstance Cafe – Pet-Friendly Cafe With A Welcoming Charm

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Happenstance Cafe

The amount of pet-friendly cafes in Singapore are on the rise, and more animal lovers are often on a look-out for such avenues to spend time with their furkids, or have a chance to meet like-minded individuals who are equally fond of animals.

Happenstance Cafe brings about a welcoming charm in its spacious and clean interior, a place where both pets and humans can conjugate to enjoy a meal together. The cafe takes pride in making your furkids feel at home and is packed with all the basic cleaning necessities for your little ones if they do make a mess.

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10 Types Of Singaporean Diners You Will Meet Once In Your Life

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BUCA DI BACCO RESTAURANT

Being in a food haven like Singapore allows us countless opportunities to encounter new dishes and experiment with local flavours while meeting new people. Being Singaporeans, we are bound to possess certain dining traits that make us truly Singaporean.

Take a look around you and you might just see these interesting habits in those closest to you. Ever been asked by foreign friends about how Singaporeans are like? Here’s a sneak peek into some of the dining etiquettes that most Singaporean diners possess!

Here are the 10 Types Of Singaporean Diners You Will Meet Once In Your Life.

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The One Dessert to Eat in Thailand – Mango Sticky Rice

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Mango Sticky Rice

Thailand receives flocks of foodie tourists throughout the year for their delectable variety of Thai food. The vast abundance of street food might be a tad too overwhelming for first timers to Thailand, but one will never go wrong with the classic Thai dessert – Mango Sticky Rice.

Mango Sticky Rice aka Kao Niow Mamuang is a popular Thai dessert amongst both locals and foreigners. Made with coconut milk, fresh mangoes and sticky glutinous rice, this dessert is a delightful contrast of sweet and saltiness. Mango Sticky Rice can be easily found in street vendors and even in upscale restaurants.

The fragrant Mango Sticky Rice is simply a must-eat at any trip to The Land of Smiles!

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9 Places In Singapore To Get Mooncakes For Mid-Autumn Festival 2015

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Mooncake 2015

Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual celebration that occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month in the Chinese calendar – where the moon is the brightest and roundest. Consumption of these moon-shaped cakes is an ancient tradition that started since 3000 years ago. The festive event is symbolic of family reunions; the Chinese make it a point to return home on this day to have dinner with their families under the full moon.

The custom has evolved tremendously in present day and mooncakes are now widely exchanged commodities in Singapore. The practice of gifting mooncakes had become a method of maintaining personal and professional relations. This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 27 September 2015, but as usual, most hotels and restaurants in Singapore have already started selling boxes of tasty mooncakes that are available in all sorts of flavours and shapes.

From traditionally baked lotus-filled mooncakes to the contemporary snowskin mooncakes, here is our guide to the 9 Hotels & Restaurants in Singapore to get mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival 2015.

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