Though it might sound a little foreign to you, the name “Lechon” is derived from a Spanish word which actually means Roasted Suckling Pig. Lechon is slowly cooked over charcoal to achieve a crisp pork skin while keeping its meat juicy and succulent.
Being one of the national dishes of Philippines, everyone loves Lechon for its thin pork skin that ignites a hearty crunch in your mouth with every bite; think of it as a similar version to the Chinese suckling pig.
Lucky for us who stay in the little red dot, our home is in such close proximity to our neighbouring countries. This gives us an excuse to have a quick weekend getaway whenever a long weekend arrives or whenever there is an airplane ticket promo (whichever comes first).
And let’s face it, Singapore has everything we could possibly want. But once in a while, an exploring trip overseas wouldn’t hurt – for a different experience, for a weekend of alternative fun, for feasting on the food that we do not really get back home, for any and every reason you can possibly think of! Traveling needs no excuse, though.
Jakarta is literally a short one-hour plane ride away from Singapore and there is so much you might not know about this metropolitan. What if we tell you that with S$300, you could have 10 different experiences that expose you to the Indonesian culture, get a taste of some of Jakarta’s famous cuisines, and have some pampering?
If this gets your attention, keep reading this itinerary that consists of 10 things to do in Jakarta for 3D2N with under S$300.
A good cup of coffee is complex – an enchanting aroma, the right amount of acidity, a memorable first sip and a multi-dimensional body. The rising number of specialised coffee houses in Singapore has expanded our love for different coffee made from coffee beans from all around the world.
Different coffee beans have their own specific identity, and trying these unique blends is so much more accessible to us now than ever before. Admit it, a good cuppa is a glorious treat.
Here are 9 Independent Cafes & Coffee Shops in Singapore that serve great coffee.
Fans of MUJI, the popular Japanese concept store, rejoice as they bring you something even bigger and better. Café & Meal MUJI – the first MUJI cafe in Singapore is now open at The Paragon. The Japanese cafe is adjacent to their current merchandise store in the mall, and we were most certainly thrilled by their arrival.
For those who spot a snaking queue, we urge you to join the crowd if you are one who are often seeking unique cafe experiences; it will be worth your while. Here’s what you can expect from Café & Meal MUJI at Paragon.
It is here – Singapore’s first DC Comics Super Heroes Cafe, and it is massive. Walking towards this huge cafe is like unveiling a pot of gold – we were amazed, not just by its gargantuan size, but by all the superhero murals and life-sized figurines.
Any fan of DC’s superheroes will be flocking here very soon and we foresee that this cafe will get even more crowded during the weekends and peak hours. The DC Cafe has a dedicated takeaway counter with a mini seating area just for cakes, snacks and drinks, and another bigger space for savoury food.
The pretty desserts and cakes at Cake Spade have earned a prime spot on our social media feeds. And recently, they upped their ante with this gorgeous Unicorn Cake Shake (S$14.90). Totally bringing milkshakes to a whole new level!
We all have a weak spot for nostalgic places that remind us of the good times and bring us back to rekindle the fondest memories of the past. Singapore is evolving so rapidly, as it takes its place in being one of the busiest countries in the world. In the midst of all these mayhem, we sometimes find ourselves going back to our comfort zones to reminisce the good old carefree days.
For those who are looking for a piece of the past to hang on to, we are here to provide some guidance on where you can do so. These cafes in Singapore will bound to invoke some of your coveted childhood memories, or you can take the time to simply discover the vintage objects that the older generations used to live with when they were young.
You will love these Nostalgic and Retro Cafes In Singapore That Will Take You Back To The Good Old Days.
We have another food outing happening on 19 Sep 2015 that we want you to join us for, and this time, it will be a Food Journey at Millenia Walk!
Explore this food adventure with us and create your very own food journey with Millenia Walk’s exciting range of F&B options at this up and coming food outing on 19 Sep 2015 from 2.30pm to 5pm. As we would like to keep the group initimate and have the time to interact with all who come, we are keeping this to 20 of our readers this time!
This food journey at Millenia Walk is completely free of charge and it is exclusive to readers of Ladyironchef. The journey will take us to Fika, elemen and Tart Blanc, and you will get a first hand experience of the best they have to offer. It will be an afternoon of non-stop eating, we promise.