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The Marmalade Pantry Mid-Autumn Collection 2023 – Enjoy 20% Early Bird Discount

ladyironchef — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:59:21 +0000

This Mid-Autumn Festival, well-loved homegrown bistro The Marmalade Pantry is launching a new Mid-Autumn Collection with a new selection of mooncake flavours that are presented in an elegant gift box.

Crafted from low-sugar and no-lard recipes, the delectable mooncakes are exclusively available in two special edition gift sets.

Thoughtfully encased in a gift box that ingeniously transforms into a sophisticated jewelry vault, these mooncakes become exceptional and practical presents for both loved ones and professional connections.

Their elegant packaging adds to their charm and functionality, making them a perfect gift choice for the Mid-Autumn Festival, suitable for both personal and business relationships.

Customers who order and pay using Mastercard® by 27 Aug 2023 can enjoy an exclusive 20% early bird discount; the use of promo code is required for online purchases.

THREE NEW INTERESTING MOONCAKE FLAVOURS

Fans of The Marmalade Pantry’s mooncakes will definitely be getting the signature flavour of White Lotus with Double Yolk—a must-have mooncake for every Mid-Autumn Festival.

On top of that, The Marmalade Pantry has its modern take on the traditional mooncakes by introducing three new interesting flavours this year – Assam Tea and Hokkaido Milk with Raisin; Taro Coconut with Red Bean; and Red Lotus and Black Sesame with Pecan.

The Assam Tea and Hokkaido Milk with Raisin mooncake presents a contemporary twist on the traditional baked lotus paste flavor. It combines a smooth lotus paste infused with the tamarind tea and shredded lemon peel. A luscious Hokkaido milk lotus paste is blended with plump raisins that offer bursts of natural sweetness.

Drawing inspiration from the yam-filled Teochew-style mooncakes, the Taro Coconut with Red Bean mooncake carries its own distinctive flavour profile. It features a velvety lotus paste enriched with luscious yam and Taiwanese red bean paste.

The Red Lotus and Pecan with Black Sesame showcases the harmonious fusion of flavors with a luscious and nutty black sesame paste that is artfully balanced with a subtly sweet red lotus paste. Enclosed within a buttery baked crust, every mouthful reveals delightful morsels of pecans, imparting a delicate crunch to each bite.

ELEGANTLY PRESENTED IN A JEWELRY BOX

The carefully curated assortment of mooncakes is gracefully nestled within a refined jewelry box, with the purchase of either The Marmalade Mix or The Classic Collection.

The Marmalade Pantry has always been creative with the design of their mooncake boxes which can be reuse/repurpose. And it is no exception this year.

This limited edition Jewel Vault, measuring 27.5cm (L) x 21.5cm (W) x 6cm (H), is meticulously crafted and adorned with contemporary scarlet red illustrations of The Marmalade Pantry’s iconic olive stalks.

Blending luxury with practicality, the spacious interior of the jewelry box is lined with plush grey velvet and divided into four sections, each designed to hold a mooncake. These four compartments can be repurposed for storing watches and bracelets. Additionally, the box features cushioned slots on the side, providing an exquisite display space for rings, cuff links and earrings.

WHERE TO ORDER THE MARMALADE PANTRY MOONCAKES

Orders can be made at the ION, Downtown (Downtown), Anchorpoint, and Bugis outlets from 1 Jul to 29 Sep 2023, while stocks last (last day to order is on 29 Sep 2023). Customers who order and pay using Mastercard® by 27 Aug 2023 can enjoy an exclusive 20% early bird discount; the use of promo code is required for online purchases. The delivery and collection period is from 28 Aug to 29 Sep 2023.

Order online at https://themarmaladepantrymidautumn.oddle.me/en_SG

This post was brought to you by The Marmalade Pantry.

The Marmalade Pantry’s Mooncakes Come In Stylish Gift Bags For Mid-Autumn Festival 2021

ladyironchef — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:20:43 +0000

It is no secret that The Marmalade Pantry is one of our favourite restaurants in Singapore and every year during the Mid-Autumn festival, we look forward to their modern mooncakes which are always presented in stylish gift packaging.

For Mid-Autumn festival 2021, The Marmalade Pantry has introduced a curated collection of mooncakes available in four gift sets that you can buy for your family, loved ones and clients. We are all ready to shop! The exquisite packaging with delectable mooncakes are such pretty gifts for someone special including your mother-in-law.

Crafted with a low sugar and no lard recipe, the mooncake collection embodies a marriage of modernity and tradition in four distinctive flavours. Now, even if it isn’t for anybody in particular, you deserve this treat for yourselves!

Enjoy 15% early bird discount when you pre-order and pay with Mastercard® by 22 August 2021. Use promo code for online purchases.

Talking about The Marmalade Pantry’s mooncakes always gets us excited. What we really love about The Marmalade Pantry’s mooncakes is that the flavours embody the modern and traditional elements, with classic as well as trendy selections. The oh-so-beautiful gift sets give us more reason to buy them!

Here are some of the flavours for The Marmalade Pantry’s Mid-Autumn collection 2021. Are you ready to discover the collection?

The new Pandan Kaya with Melon Seeds mooncake has smooth and pandan-infused white lotus paste and crunchy melon seeds.

Another exciting new addition to The Marmalade Pantry’s lineup is the Classic Earl Grey Infused Lotus Paste mooncake which combines the blend of floral and citrus notes from milled Earl Grey tea with white lotus paste.

The gorgeous Baked Charcoal with Black Sesame and Macadamia Nuts mooncake comes with a touch of edible gold dust and it features a traditional combination of aromatic black sesame seeds and macadamia nuts in black sesame paste encased in charcoal skin.

Mooncake purists will go for the classic Double Yolk with White Lotus Paste with savoury golden yolks enrobed in velvety white lotus paste.

Complete the Mid-Autumn celebration with Gryphon Gold Moscato Tea. Taste the pleasant aromas of ripe tropical fruits and garden flowers with every sip of this tea. These fruity, floral notes complement the different mooncake flavours with great versatility.

These mooncakes are available in four gift sets:

The Marmalade Mix ($72+) for four mooncakes with a piece per flavour in a small hand carry bag
The Classic Collection ($74+) for four mooncakes of Double Yolk with White Lotus in a small hand carry bag
The Dual Deluxe ($238+) for 16 mooncakes with four pieces per flavour and one tin of Gryphon Gold Moscato Tea 30g, in a large tote bag
The Gold Moscato ($238+) for 12 mooncakes with three pieces per flavour and two tins of Gryphon Gold Moscato Tea 30g, in a large tote bag.

Get the limited edition large tote bag at a special price of *$40+ (U.P. $68+) with any purchase of the mooncake gift set. (*does not come with mooncake)

The Marmalade Pantry’s mooncakes are encased in limited edition bags that feature a sophisticated and modern take on traditional elements of Asian design, with woven rattan webbing and scarlet red PVC-leather. These sleek limited edition bags come in two sizes and can be reused to hold everyday essentials for any occasion.

The Marmalade Pantry’s 2021 Mooncake Collection gift sets are available at all outlets and online from 13 August to 21 September 2021, and pre-orders can be made from 1 July 2021.

From 1 July to 22 August 2021, customers who pay using Mastercard® can enjoy a 15 per cent early bird discount; the use of promo code ‘MCG15’ is required for online purchase.

Order online at delivery.themarmaladepantry.com.sg/en_SG

For corporate orders, you can contact giftings@commonwealthconcepts.com

Mooncakes are available for delivery or self-collection from 13 August to 21 September 2021. Last order date for delivery and self-collection is 17 September 2021. The Marmalade Pantry is at the following locations:

Orchard
#04-11A, ION Orchard
2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
T: +65 6734 2700
Opening hours: 11am – 9.00pm

Novena
#01-02/04, Oasia Hotel Novena
8 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307470
T: +65 6664 0348
Opening hours: 11.30am – 10.30pm

Tanjong Pagar
#01-01, Oasia Hotel Downtown
100 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079333
T: +65 9178 0250
Opening hours: 11.30am – 10.30pm

This post was brought to you by The Marmalade Pantry.

Mid-Autumn Festival 2017 – 15 Unbelievable Mooncake & Dining Promotions

ladyironchef — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:00:14 +0000

Mid-Autumn Festival is round the corner. You know what that means… Mooncakes, lanterns and family dining. If you are too busy with work to go mooncake shopping, let Fave help you out with these incredible selections!

For Mid-Autumn Festival 2017, Fave is pulling out all the stops to give you premium quality mooncakes at affordable prices so that you have an even better reason to rejoice and celebrate with your family and loved ones.

Aside from mooncakes, there are also attractive dining deals to be had. What better time to treat your loved ones to a sumptuous meal than now? Read on to learn more about these 15 unbelievable mooncake and dining offers for Mid-Autumn Festival 2017!

BAKERZIN

One would know Bakerzin for their colourful high-quality macarons. This mooncake season, try out their skilful mix of mooncake flavours instead! Their Signature Collection features traditional baked mooncakes perfect for the conventional.

For more adventurous taste buds, try the Pure Divine Collection and Heavenly Collection that features interesting flavours like chempedak, Taiwan mango, yuzu and even black sesame. Best yet, get all 3 collections!

Check it out here: 3 boxes of mooncakes (Signature Mini, Pure Divine & Heavenly) at S$88 (U.P. S$142). The Bakerzin’s mooncake promotion ends on 20 Sep 2359hrs, this is your last chance to purchase it!

CHINATOWN TAI CHONG KOK CONFECTIONARY (HUE KEE)

Chinatown Tai Chong Kok Confectionery (Hue Kee) is a household name in Singapore when it comes to mooncakes and their traditional mooncakes definitely cannot be missed during this festival. Savour these festive delicacies with a box of 4 single yolk white lotus mooncakes—ideal for sharing!

Check it out here: Box of 4 Single Yolk White Lotus Mooncakes with Premium Gift Packaging at S$32.80 (U.P. S$53.60). The Chinatown Tai Chong Kok Confectonary’s mooncake promotion ends on 20 Sep 2359hrs, this is your last chance to purchase it!

DUKE BAKERY

Indulge in the luxurious offerings by Duke Bakery with their 4-Piece Box of Black Sesame Mooncakes. Share these sweet treats amongst family and strengthen familial bonds under the graceful glow of the bright moonlight. The mooncakes themselves feature a smooth and luscious black sesame paste that is both nutty and sweet, and a firm yet soft texture just waiting to melt gloriously in your mouth.

Check it out here: Box of 4 Black Sesame Mooncakes at S$43.40 (S$62)

FU CHONG

Tuck into a sweet and tangy medley with Fu Chong’s 8-piece box of fruity mini snowskin mooncakes. Slice into golden portions of durian, soursop, and mango mooncakes for a scrumptious feasting together with the family. If the fruity aromas and vibrant colours are not enough to tickle your fancy, we are truly lost as to what will.

Check it out here: Box of 8 Durian, Soursop and Mango Mini Mooncakes at S$40.80 (U.P. S$52)

HÄAGEN-DAZS

A beautiful set of chocolate coated ice cream mooncakes, featuring luxurious contemporary designs. Each set contains 6 mooncakes in an assortment of flavours, including 2 mango ice cream, 2 chocolate ice cream, 1 green tea ice cream 1 vanilla ice cream.

Check it out here: Box of 6 Twinkle Night Mix Set at S$56.25 (U.P. S$75)

HONG KONG MEI-XIN MOONCAKES

Being the best-selling mooncake brand in Hong Kong, experience or exude class and sophistication this Mid-Autumn Festival with the limited edition Delicate Trio Mooncake from Hong Kong Mei-Xin Mooncakes. It comes in a variety of 3 different, unique, and exquisite flavours that include lava egg yolk with white lotus seed paste, lava custard, and egg custard.

Check it out here: 2 boxes of 6 Hong Kong Mei-Xin Premium Delicate Trio Mooncakes (Limited Edition) for S$89 (U.P. S$136)

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL SINGAPORE SOUTH BEACH

Be one of the first to indulge in JW Marriott’s first collection of mooncakes this Mid-Autumn festival! Share a box of JW Marriott’s chocolate truffle mooncakes which comes with an assortment of different types of truffle (chocolate XO liquor, green tea lemongrass, citrus and berry) and sample contemporary flavours encased in tradition.

Check it out here: Box of 8 JW Marriott Chocolate Truffle Mooncakes at S$76.70 (U.P. S$95.88)

MANDARIN ORCHARD SINGAPORE

Sink your teeth into the fresh and unique flavours of Mandarin Orchard Singapore’s selection of mooncakes, ranging from savoury flavours like mixed nuts and jamón ibérico to traditionally sweet double yolk and white lotus paste.

Check it out here: Box of 4 Mandarin Collection Mooncakes can be yours at S$54 (U.P. S$72).

ORCHARD HOTEL SINGAPORE

Relish in the joy of cherished reunions with the contemporary flavours of Hua Ting’s delicately crafted mini snow skin mooncakes. Each box includes 8 mini snowskin mooncakes to share among loved ones, featuring flavours like white lotus paste with Champagne ganache, and more! Allow these little snowskin gems to entice you with their refreshingly luscious, creamy profiles, contrasted beautifully with their soft exterior.

Check it out here: Box of 8 Hua Ting Mini Snow Skin Treasures at S$58.21 (U.P. $72.76)

THE CONNOISSEUR CONCERTO

While traditional mooncakes still reign as the de facto treat of the season, The Connoisseur Concerto (tcc) brings a twist to the conventional mooncakes with new novelty snowskin flavours in their popular alcohol collection. Bite into snowskin mooncakes crafted with complementing liqueurs like Grand Marnier orange peel, Baileys Amore, Cherie brandy, and zesty yuzu Bacardi.

Check it out here: Box of TCC Royal Elixir Mini Alcoholic Snowskin Mooncakes at S$48.70 (U.P. S$69.55)

TUNGLOK GROUP

This festive of the Mid-Autumn season, gift loved ones with a box of TungLok mooncakes. Each box comes with 4 pieces of egg yolk white lotus mooncakes that provide a robust and creamy mouthful—perfect when paired with a cup of Chinese tea.

Check it out here: Box of 4 TungLok Egg Yolk White Lotus Mooncakes at S$41.60 (U.P. S$57.80)

WO PENG CUISINE

Fans of durian get excited because this is a promotion you do not want to miss out on. Experience a symphony of tastes and textures in your mouth with a harmonious blend of the yummy and piquant flavours of Mao Shan Wang durian encapsulated by a soft delicate snow skin. Each box consists of 9 pieces of mooncakes, ideal for sharing with family and friends.

Check it out here: Box of 9 Mao Shan Wang Durian Snow Skin Mooncakes at S$42 (U.P. 83.46)

BONUS! FAMILY DINING IDEAS TO CELEBRATE THIS MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL 2017

A-ONE F&B

Drop in to get a taste of delicacies cooked in a clay pot for a healthier alternative as less oil is used. Take a pick from a wide array of choices such as claypot dried chilli frog’s meat, claypot bak kut teh, claypot bitter-gourd with pork ribs, and much more.

Deal: S$100 Cash Voucher For Asian Cuisine at S$60 (U.P. S$100) or S$50 Cash Voucher For Asian Cuisine at S$30 (U.P. S$50)

JUMBO SEAFOOD

Savour fresh lobsters, prawns, crabs, clams, and more, or dine on signature dishes like chilli crab, golden salted egg prawns, and crispy-fried baby squids. Located within a country club and overlooking a prestigious golf course, this award-winning restaurant has received multiple accolades including Singapore Prestige Brand Award, Excellent Service Award, and Singapore’s Best Restaurants 2016 awarded by Singapore Tatler.

Deal: S$200 Cash Voucher For Live Seafood and More (Fri to Sun, Eve of PH & PH) at NSRCC at S$150 (U.P. S$200)

MOUTH RESTAURANT

Treat your loved ones to a meal that could whet your appetite with scrumptious dishes of abalone, sautéed duck meat, Thai king crab, and more. This is a 9-course meal fit for royalty that would surely be the highlight of the conversation.

Deal: 9-Course Abalone, Crab and Seafood for 6 People at S$198 (U.P. S$468.40)

This post was brought to you by Fave Singapore.

TungLok Group – Mochi Snowskin & Lava Custard Mooncakes For Mid-Autumn Festival 2017

ladyironchef — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 09:00:54 +0000

This Mid-Autumn Festival 2017, indulge in TungLok Group’s new mooncake creations on top of the classics. The household brand is a well-loved name in Singapore and we are abashedly die-hard fans of all their gastronomic creations.

Newly introduced this year are the Petals Mochi Snowskin Mooncake, Sweet Hearts Mochi Snowskin Mooncake and Lava Custard & Matcha Oolong. They are beautifully shaped into hearts and flowers, and are a treat to savour.

You can also look forward to TungLok Four Seasons, which includes the traditional quad of Egg Yolk White Lotus, Egg Yolk Red Lotus and Egg Yolk Pandan Lotus with Pistachios and Mixed Nuts. This old-school set will never go out of style.

Here are some varieties of mooncakes you can expect from TungLok Group for Mid-Autumn Festival 2017.

The Petals Mochi Snowskin Mooncake (S$58+ per box) is a sight to behold. Each box contains 8 mooncakes of 2 varieties–Brown Sugar Mochi with Red Bean & Yam and Brown Sugar Mochi with Peanut & Black Sesame. The 7-petal flower shape of these mooncakes is inspired by the Hai Tang Flower.

The former is rich with velvety red bean and yam paste while the latter has an irresistible peanut and black sesame centre. Both of these mooncakes have a springy outer texture, reminiscent of bouncy Tang Yuans. These mooncakes are a great alternative to the traditional ones if your crowd fancies something more unpredictable.

For something fruity, go for the Sweet Hearts Mochi Snowskin Mooncake (S$58+ per box) instead. It contains 4 flavours: Lychee Rose, Cranberry, Grape and Mango. Taking a bite of one of these fruity concoctions is like savouring a delicious dessert; it is truly a contemporary take on a traditional mooncake!

Another new addition is the Lava Custard & Matcha Oolong (S$58+ per box/4 of each variant). The former is a golden yellow mooncake filled with buttery salted egg yolk custard that is the perfect balance of salty and sweet. The latter is an olive green mooncake that is extremely aromatic because it is filled with both matcha and oolong tea paste.

Finally, if your taste in mooncakes is simple, the Tunglok Four Seasons (S$58+ per box) is the one you should pick. The 4 different flavours—Egg Yolk White Lotus, Egg Yolk Red Lotus, Egg Yolk Pandan Lotus with Pistachios, Mixed Nuts—are true classics that even connoisseurs will love.

TungLok mooncakes are available at all TungLok restaurants from 15 August to 04 October 2017, or whilst stocks last.

For enquiries and more information, call +65 9088 8008 or visit www.tunglok.com.

This post is brought to you by TungLok Group.

Mooncake Singapore 2017 – 9 Places To Buy The Best Mooncakes For Mid-Autumn Festival

Editorial — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 04:40:09 +0000

The annual Mid-Autumn Festival is one Chinese festival in Singapore that we always look forward to. Falling on the 15th of the eighth lunar month, it is often celebrated at night when there is a bright full moon and is usually accompanied by the soft glow of paper lanterns, Chinese tea and mooncakes.

Without a doubt, mooncakes are the main highlight of the Mid-Autumn Festival and with each year that passes by, we are spoiled with even more innovative mooncake varieties. This year, you can expect some pretty strange yet tantalising mooncake flavours from tom yum to American Ginseng—boozy ones are also available for the grown-ups. And for those of you who prefer the traditional white lotus mooncake with egg yolk, we’ve also included a list of our favourite places.

From traditional to contemporary mooncakes, here is our guide to 9 places to buy the best mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival this 2017.

AWFULLY CHOCOLATE MOONCAKES

Highly regarded for their luxurious and high-quality chocolates, we were anticipating Awfully Chocolate Singapore’s gorgeous Blue Moon Chocolate Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival this year. We expect nothing less from the expert chocolatiers at Awfully Chocolate who have been in the business for almost 20 years.

This year, they will be showcasing their stunning Blue Moon Chocolate Mooncakes that come in two variations—Dark Moon and White Moon. These mooncakes are like mini chocolate desserts that mimic an actual mooncake and they are all handmade using premium chocolate and natural ingredients with no added preservatives.

The former is made entirely of premium dark chocolate. The centre comprises a smooth nutty praline filling, chocolate cake and a white chocolate “yolk” centre. The Dark Moon mooncake is encased with a chocolate shell made from delicious 60% dark chocolate for a nice crunch and textural variation as you bite into it.

If dark chocolate is not your thing, the White Moon will be right up your alley. The centre is filled with premium white chocolate ganache infused with fresh vanilla bean, chocolate cake and a white chocolate “yolk” centre. To get the gorgeous white “casing”, quality white chocolate is used to surround it.

If you are looking to buy them from Awfully Chocolate’s stores, the set of 4 mooncakes is only available via pre-order (4 days in advance) at the Marina Bay Link Mall and McCallum St stores. For online purchases, you can choose either the box of 2 (S$38) or box of 4 (S$68) mooncakes.

BAKERZIN MOONCAKES

Be enchanted by Bakerzin’s Crème de la Crème Mooncake Collections! This year’s festive line-up features 8 stunning collections of beautifully handcrafted mooncakes—Bold Collection, Supreme Collection, Signature Collection, Premium Collection, Pure Divine Collection, Majestic Collection, Prestige Collection and Heavenly Collection.

The Signature Collection (S$62 per box of 4) features four Premium Egg Yolk Blend Mooncake, and the Premium Collection (S$60 per box of 4) features two Premium Egg Yolk Blend Mooncakes and two Classic Melon Seed Mooncakes.

Allow the sweet pastel gems of the Prestige Collection (S$60 per box of 8) and Pure Divine Collection (S$56 per box of 8) to invigorate you with their tangy exotic flavours. Booze lovers are in for a treat as these collections featuring liqueur infused white chocolate truffle ganache such as Butterscotch Baileys Snow Skin and Coconut Liqueur Snow Skin.

All mooncakes will be available for pre-orders from 07 August 2017 onwards at all Bakerzin and Nom La La by Bakerzin outlets in Singapore or via their website at www.bakerzin.com/mooncake

Bakerzin mooncakes are also available online on Qoo10, ezbuy, Fave, Redmart, as well as two O’Coffee Club outlets (Paragon and Raffles Place). You can also find them at the following mooncake fairs in Singapore—Takashimaya, NEX, North Point, Tampines1 and Hillion Mall.

GRAND HYATT SINGAPORE MOONCAKES

Every year, we look forward to our favourite snowskin mooncakes from Grand Hyatt Singapore which come in all sorts of interesting flavours. This year is no exception of course, and as with every Mid-Autumn Festival, we seek joy and comfort in indulging in the snowskin mooncakes with premium truffles. Trust us on this; Grand Hyatt Singapore’s snowskin mooncakes will have you falling head over heels in love.

For snowskin mooncakes (S$69 for eight) this year, Grand Hyatt Singapore is featuring two new flavours which are Violette & Gin and Chocolate-Mint Fondant. Violette & Gin is the beautiful purple piece which comes with floral flavours and is infused with Tanqueray No. TEN gin and crème de violette liqueur; the green one is Chocolate-Mint Fondant and it is a mixture of both white and dark chocolate with a mint fondant centre.

From 28 Aug to 15 Sep 2017, enjoy 15% discount when you pay with selected credit cards while Damai and Club at the Hyatt members are entitled to 20% off their bill.

Thereafter, those who make their purchase from 16 Sep to 04 Oct 2017 enjoy 10% discount with selected credit cards while Damai and Club at the Hyatt members get 15% off.

Find out more details of Grand Hyatt Singapore’s mooncakes at www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/shopatmezza9.

HONG KONG MEI-XIN MOONCAKES

Year after year, Hong Kong’s Mei-Xin Mooncakes impress with the most authentic tastes of Mid-Autumn Festival coupled with innovative new flavours such as lava custard and lava chocolate flavours which performed exceptionally well in recent years.

This year, they aim to do no different with their traditional varieties, snow skin collection, the ever-popular lava custard mooncakes and even a superhero-themed mooncake collection featuring iconic Marvel characters Iron Man and Spider-Man.

This year, Mei-Xin Mooncakes launches the Lava Egg Yolk with White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake. In addition, their new Delicate Trio Mooncake offers you an assortment of Lava Custard Mooncake, Egg Custard Mooncake and Lava Egg Yolk with White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake—something to entice all salted egg yolk fans out there.

For the kids, consider their new line of superhero-themed gift boxes and mooncakes featuring iconic characters such as Iron Man and Spider-Man. The Spider-Man Egg Custard Mooncake gift box is designed with the iconic head portrait of Spider-Man in navy blue. Each box contains 4 Egg Custard Mooncakes bearing his iconic hand gesture. On the other hand, Iron Man shows up on the Iron Man Green Tea & Red Bean Mooncake gift box.

For more details, head over to www.sgmeixin.com.

INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE MOONCAKES

This year, InterContinental Singapore’s award-winning restaurant Man Fu Yuan unveils a divine collection of handcrafted mooncakes featuring four new tantalising snowskin mooncakes that come in floral flavours, and a selection of six baked mooncakes handcrafted by Executive Chinese Chef Kwan Yiu Kan using time-honoured recipes.

Making its debut this year, the Garden Collection features four snowskin mooncake flavours that include Roselle and Red Date; Rosemary, Almond and Green Tea; Rose and Pistachio; and Pandan and Macadamia.

The Garden Collection (S$72 nett for a box of four) features a stellar line-up of innovative snowskin mooncake creations that incorporate the use of botanicals and floral flavours—think elegant aromas such as rose, pandan, and rosemary.

The Baked Mooncake selection is available in a variety of flavours to suit all palates, such as White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk (S$68 nett for a box of four) and Double Yolks (S$72 nett for a box of four), Red Lotus Paste with Single Yolk (S$64 nett for a box of four) and Double Yolks (S$68 nett for a box of four), Assorted Nuts (S$66 nett for a box of four), and Low-Sugar White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Nuts (S$68 nett for a box of four) for a healthier indulgence this Mid-Autumn.

These dazzling mooncakes are all available online until 03 October 2017, and guests enjoy a 5% savings when they make their purchases at InterContinentalShoppe.sg.

If you prefer to make the trip down, you can also get them at the Man Fu Yuan Shoppe, located at the entrance of InterContinental Singapore from Bugis Junction until 04 October 2017.

For more information, you may visit ManFuYuan.sg, email sinhb-festive@ihg.com or call +65 6825 1131 or +65 6825 1132.

PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE MOONCAKES

This year, a captivating ensemble of Mid-Autumn delights await at Pan Pacific Singapore’s Hai Tien Lo. Commemorate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival with their stellar line-up of seven delicately handcrafted baked mooncakes such as Pandan Paste with Single Yolk and Caramel with Lotus Paste Single Yolk just to name a few.

New flavours this year include the Pandan Paste with Single Yolk (left), which features an aromatic blend of pandan-infused lotus paste and single egg yolk, elegantly cocooned within golden brown pastry. The Caramel with White Lotus Paste Single Yolk (right) features a seamless blend of rich caramel and fine textured egg that provides a charming contrast between sweet and salty.

For an unconventional option, savour the Mixed Nuts with Chicken Ham that boasts a combination of walnuts, almond, preserved melon, sesame seeds, melon seeds, olive seeds and macadamia nuts.

These exquisite mooncakes are available between 07 August and 04 October 2017. These seasonal treats may be purchased from Hai Tien Lo, by calling +65 6826 8240, emailing celebrate.sin@panpacific.com or via their website at pacificmarketplace.sg

SWATOW SEAFOOD RESTAURANT MOONCAKES

Die-hard fans of Teochew cuisine would know that Swatow Seafood Restaurant is one of the best when it comes to traditional Teochew dishes and handmade dim sum. For the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, it only makes sense to trust Swatow to delight our taste buds with their Traditional Teochew Mooncakes.

Yam is an essential ingredient in Teochew dishes and it is reflected in Swatow’s signature mooncake—Crispy Orh Nee with Single Yolk (4 for S$45). Think sweet yam paste moulded and encased in a flakey pastry; it is a classy mix of sweet and savoury notes. This is something the older folks would love!

If you are looking for another classic to please the Teochew cuisine loving folks, you cannot go wrong with the Traditional Teochew Baked Mixed Nuts (4 for S$62). The mooncake is infused with a mixture of wheat and healthy grain nuts. On top of that, the chefs are including bak kwa for the very first time too!

From now till 15 Sep 2017, Swatow is offering a 20% discount off their 4 and 8 pieces mooncake boxes. Now, this is an irresistible deal you must not skip.

Swatow’s mooncakes are available at all Swatow outlets and they come in boxes of two, four and eight to suit your needs—whether you are gifting them to families and clients or for your own personal indulgence.

THE RITZ-CARLTON, MILLENIA SINGAPORE MOONCAKES

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s premium mooncakes are sure to impress your family, friends and colleagues this Mid-Autumn Festival. Expect to choose between traditional baked mooncakes and the ever popular snowskin creations which come in intriguing flavours.

For baked mooncakes this year, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is introducing the new White Lotus Seed Paste with Five Grains (S$72 for 4 pieces). It is a healthier and nuttier version of your classic baked mooncake with the addition of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, oats and sesame seeds to the white lotus seed paste.

The Mini Lava Custard with Vanilla (S$78 for 8 pieces) and Mini Snowskin ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Durian mooncakes (S$78 for 8 pieces) make a comeback this year.

The former is a delectable combination of salted egg yolk and vanilla flavours while the latter boasts the bittersweet flavours of ‘Mao Shan Wang’.

Purchases for these stunning beauties can be made online at www.rcmooncake.com.sg. From 19 Sep to 01 Oct, simply use our code ‘LIC2017’ upon ordering to enjoy a 25% off Baked Mooncakes, as well as 15% off Mini Custard Lava with Vanilla & Snowskin mooncakes.

TUNGLOK GROUP MOONCAKES

Newly introduced this year are the Petals Mochi Snowskin Mooncake, Sweet Hearts Mochi Snowskin Mooncake and Lava Custard & Matcha Oolong Mooncake. They are beautifully shaped into hearts and flowers, and are a treat to savour.

TungLok mooncakes are available at all TungLok restaurants from 15 August to 04 October 2017, or whilst stocks last.

For enquiries and more information, call +65 9088 8008 or visit www.tunglok.com.

This post is brought to you by TungLok Group.

InterContinental Singapore – An Ambrosial Collection Of Floral-Flavoured Mooncakes

ladyironchef — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 03:00:19 +0000

Mid-Autumn is a widely celebrated festival among Chinese all over the world. It is a heart-warming occasion that brings family and loved ones together for a time of bonding while admiring the bright full moon and enjoying decadent mooncakes and tea.

As with every year, we want nothing but the best for this occasion—luxurious mooncakes of the highest quality that everybody enjoys.

SNOWSKIN MOONCAKES

The Garden Collection (S$72 nett for a box of four) features a stellar line-up of innovative snowskin mooncake creations that incorporate the use of botanicals and floral flavours— think elegant aromas such as rose, pandan, and rosemary.

The Roselle and Red Date Snowskin Mooncake is a unique standout that features the use of red date paste—a refreshing difference from the traditional lotus seed paste. The light smoky notes of Roselle are perfectly balanced by the luscious red date filling.

Inspired by the use of botanicals and flowers in the kitchen, Chef Kwan takes a bold step in incorporating other new elements, including rosemary infused with green tea paste and almonds, rose with white lotus paste and pistachio, and pandan with white lotus paste and macadamia nuts.

BAKED MOONCAKES

These dazzling mooncakes are all available online until 03 October 2017, and guests enjoy a 5% savings when they make their purchases at InterContinentalShoppe.sg.

If you prefer to make the trip down, you can also get them at the Man Fu Yuan Shoppe, located at the entrance of InterContinental Singapore from Bugis Junction until 04 October 2017.

For more information, you may visit ManFuYuan.sg, email sinhb-festive@ihg.com or call +65 6825 1131 or +65 6825 1132.

Man Fu Yuan Shoppe
80 Middle Road
InterContinental Singapore, located at the entrance of InterContinental Singapore from Bugis Junction
To Order: +65 6825 1131 / InterContinentalShoppe.sg / sinhb-festive@ihg.com
11:00am to 8:00pm daily
Nearest Station: Bugis

This post is brought to you by InterContinental Singapore.

Awfully Chocolate – The Only Chocolate Mooncakes You Need In Your Life

ladyironchef — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:00:39 +0000

Locals trust this homegrown brand to always create chocolate desserts that are made with intricacy and care and this Mid-Autumn Festival, Awfully Chocolate Singapore shows us that they are more than just cakes and ice cream with their interpretation of mooncakes—the stunning Blue Moon Chocolate Mooncakes that come in two flavours.

These mooncakes are like mini chocolate desserts that mimic an actual mooncake. If you are tired of the traditional mooncakes with lotus paste and salted egg yolk, why not treat yourselves to a sweet delight with these pretty chocolate mooncakes instead?

These Blue Moon Chocolate Mooncakes are all handmade using premium chocolate and natural ingredients with no added preservatives. They come in two variations: Dark Moon and White Moon.

The former is made entirely of premium dark chocolate. The center comprises a smooth nutty praline filling, chocolate cake and a white chocolate “yolk” centre. The Dark Moon mooncake is encased with a chocolate shell made from delicious 60% dark chocolate for a nice crunch and textural variation as you bite into it.

If dark chocolate is not your thing, the White Moon will be right up your alley. The center is filled with premium white chocolate ganache infused with fresh vanilla bean, chocolate cake and a white chocolate “yolk” center. To get the gorgeous white “casing”, quality white chocolate is used to surround it.

The monochromatic colours of the mooncake make for a sleek and luxurious gift if you want something contemporary looking; there will always be people who are not too fond of traditions and old-school stuff, right?

The mooncakes are aptly named Blue Moon Mooncakes, as they are made and sold only once in a blue moon! Unlike your regular mooncakes such as the traditional baked ones and snow skin mooncakes, the Awfully Chocolate ones are coated with crisp chocolate instead for an ultra-satisfying bite.

You can pre-order Awfully Chocolate Singapore’s Blue Moon Chocolate Mooncakes online or in stores but do remember that they can only be kept for 5 days. The mooncakes have to be refrigerated to prevent them from getting too soft.

The best time to consume these mooncakes is about 10 minutes after removing them from your fridge. This time span might seem really short but this is only because the mooncakes have to be kept super fresh for an optimal consumption experience.

The mooncakes come in lovely bamboo boxes that can you can keep and repurpose or to simply use it as a display item.

Go for something a little (maybe, a whole lot) different from your classic mooncakes and explore outside your comfort zone. Who knows? Maybe even those who love traditional mooncakes might prefer this over the usual ones!

Impress the people you love with Awfully Chocolate’s Blue Moon Chocolate Mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival!

Awfully Chocolate Blue Moon Chocolate Mooncakes

Set of 4: S$68 (includes 2 of each variation)

Set of 2: S$38 (includes 1 of each variation)

Awfully Chocolate Mooncakes are available for purchase both online and in stores.

If you are looking to buy it from Awfully Chocolate’s stores, the set of 4 mooncakes is only available via pre-order (4 days in advance) at the Marina Bay Link Mall and McCallum St stores. For online purchases, you can choose either the box of 2 or box of 4 mooncakes.

For more information, visit Awfully Chocolate.

This post is brought to you by Awfully Chocolate Singapore.

Hong Kong Mei-Xin Mooncakes – Superhero-Themed And Lava Mooncakes

ladyironchef — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:55:43 +0000

Year after year, Hong Kong’s Mei-Xin Mooncakes impress with the most authentic tastes of Mid-Autumn Festival coupled with innovative new flavours such as lava custard and lava chocolate flavours which performed exceptionally well in recent years.

Their mooncakes are crafted intricately, encompassing both time-honoured recipes and passion to create stunning confectioneries for families from all over to enjoy, which is no surprise why they are the best-selling mooncake brand in Hong Kong for 19 consecutive years.

Innovative new flavours may intrigue the senses, but nothing is quite as comforting as a slice of tradition.

Mei-Xin’s White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with 2 Egg Yolks and Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake with 2 Egg Yolks are the most popular from their traditional collection. Both are epic masterpieces comprising smooth lotus seed paste and rich, bright salted egg yolks that ooze with savouriness.

Mei-Xin also has a low sugar series of mooncakes for those who are health conscious. It retains the natural taste of mooncakes and you will be happy to know that it is practically sugar free.

In recent years, the Lava Custard Mooncakes have successfully won the hearts of mooncake lovers and the rate at which they were sold out is a testament to its taste.

For the kids, consider their new line of superhero-themed gift boxes and mooncakes featuring iconic characters such as Iron Man and Spider-Man.

The Spider-Man Egg Custard Mooncake gift box is designed with the iconic head portrait of Spider-Man in navy blue. Each box contains 4 Egg Custard Mooncakes bearing his iconic hand gesture.

On the other hand, Iron Man shows up on the Iron Man Green Tea & Red Bean Mooncake gift box. It is embossed with Iron Man’s helmet and his gift box contains 4 Green Tea & Red Bean Mooncakes stamped with the crest of the Avengers—any comic book lover would want to add these 2 gift boxes to their collection for sure!

Mei-Xin Mooncakes have been honoured with a number of world-class awards for its magnificent mooncakes—namely their signature products of Traditional Mooncakes, Snowy Mooncakes, and Lava and Custard Mooncakes.

If authentic and high-quality mooncakes are what you are after, there is no reason why Mei-Xin Mooncakes should not be at the top of your wishlist this year. It is our favourite every single year.

Mei-Xin Mooncakes are available at the following places in Singapore:
Takashimaya: 31 Aug to 04 Oct
Change Alley: 04 Sep to 06 Oct (Closed on weekends)
VivoCity: 05 Sep to 04 Oct
Nex: 14 Sep to 04 Oct
Novena Square: 18 Sep to 03 Oct
Causeway Point: 18 Sep to 04 Oct
Compass One: 18 Sep to 04 Oct
Westgate: 18 Sep to 03 Oct
Tampines Mall: 20 Sep to 03 Oct

For more details, head over to www.sgmeixin.com.

This post is brought to you by Hong Kong Mei-Xin Mooncakes.

Bakerzin’s Crème de la Crème Mooncakes – Low Sugar Options & Unique Flavours

ladyironchef — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:00:11 +0000

Mid-Autumn is soon upon us and like every other year, the mooncake craze has taken flight by now. Be enchanted by Bakerzin’s Crème de la Crème Mooncake Collections! This local homegrown brand never ceases to impress.

This year’s festive line-up features 8 stunning collections of beautifully handcrafted mooncakes—Bold Collection, Supreme Collection, Signature Collection, Premium Collection, Pure Divine Collection, Majestic Collection, Prestige Collection and Heavenly Collection.

Be frenzied with beautiful and colourful pastel mooncakes from the Prestige Collection and Pure Divine Collection or stick to Bakerzin’s evergreen classic that will never run out of style, the Signature Collection or the Premium Collection.

For all health conscious foodies and mooncakes lovers out there, you will be happy to know that Bakerzin’s mooncakes are all handcrafted with premium low sugar lotus paste this year.

The Signature Collection (S$62 per box of 4) features four Premium Egg Yolk Blend Mooncake, and the Premium Collection (S$60 per box of 4) features two Premium Egg Yolk Blend Mooncakes and two Classic Melon Seed Mooncakes.

Back by popular demand, the beloved Premium Egg Yolk Blend mooncake features a thick layer of perfectly cured and aromatic salted egg yolk paste in the centre, promising a generous portion of egg yolk with every delightful bite!

These reign as one of Bakerzin’s best sellers, making it befitting as gifts for your business partners, friends and family members.

Allow the sweet pastel gems of the Prestige Collection (S$60 per box of 8) and Pure Divine Collection (S$56 per box of 8) to invigorate you with their tangy exotic flavours. Booze lovers are in for a treat as these collections featuring liqueur infused white chocolate truffle ganache such as Butterscotch Baileys Snow Skin and Coconut Liqueur Snow Skin.

Every slice replicates a shot that scores with its alcohol nuances excellently.

If you are game for something more exotic, you may also consider their Bold Collection (S$66 per box of 4) that features oddities such as Tom Yum Mooncake and Sakura Ebi Mooncake, American Ginseng and Ginger. Only 500 boxes of these four luxuriant flavours exist so get them while stocks last!

All mooncakes will be available for pre-orders from 07 August 2017 onwards at all Bakerzin and Nom La La by Bakerzin outlets in Singapore or via their website at www.bakerzin.com/mooncake.

Collection of mooncakes starts from 10 September 2017.
Last day of delivery: 03 October 2017.
Last day of online order: 02 October 2017, 2pm.
Last day of sale and collection at outlets: 04 October 2017.

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Swatow – Traditional Teochew Mooncakes To Please The Family + 20% Off

ladyironchef — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 03:00:50 +0000

Just like their dim sum, every piece of mooncake is handcrafted with care—kneaded and baked only upon order. Indeed, Swatow upholds the highest of standards by ensuring that all their mooncakes are baked fresh daily with no preservatives added. Besides that, their mooncakes contain less sugar which makes it a healthier snack to be shared among families, especially the old folks.

From now till 15 Sep 2017, Swatow is offering a 20% discount off their 4 and 8 pieces mooncake boxes. Now, this is an irresistible deal you must not skip.

We are sure you have heard of mooncakes with triple yolks, but have you tried mooncakes with four yolks? Yes, you can get Baked Pure White Lotus Paste with Four Yolk (4 for S$62) mooncakes at Swatow!

Of course, how can we skip their Snow Skin Durian Mooncakes (4 for S$48)? Premium Mao Shan Wang durians that come with a rich and creamy texture are used as fillings encased in chewy and soft snowskin mooncakes; this is one decadent treat to enjoy with your family over some lovely tea.

To spice up the variety, go for the Mini Snow Skin Red Bean & Cheese (8 for S$42) and Mini Snow Skin Mint Chocolate (8 for S$42).

Swatow’s mooncakes come in boxes of two, four and eight to suit your needs—whether you are gifting them to families and clients or for your own personal indulgence. Now, make use of the 20% discount when you purchase before 15 Sep 2017.

Swatow Toa Payoh
181 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh #02-602
Singapore 310181
Tel: +65 6363 1717
Daily: 8am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh

Swatow Garden
Serangoon Gardens Country Club, Heliconia Wing
22 Kensington Park Road
Singapore 557271
Tel: +65 6343 1717
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm/ 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 3pm/ 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Swatow City
Level 2, Singapore Recreation Club
B Connaught Drive
Singapore 179682
Tel: +65 6338 9595
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm/ 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 3pm/ 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

This post is brought to you by Swatow Seafood Restaurant.

Grand Hyatt Singapore – The Best Snowskin Mooncakes With 15% Discount

ladyironchef — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 03:00:27 +0000

The exchange of mooncakes is a significant gesture during Mid-Autumn Festival that must not be skipped. If you are looking to get high-quality mooncakes in time for the occasion, you can always rely on Grand Hyatt Singapore for they make some of the best ones in town.

From 28 Aug to 15 Sep 2017, enjoy 15% discount when you pay with selected credit cards while Damai and Club at the Hyatt members are entitled to 20% off their bill.

Thereafter, those who make their purchase from 16 Sep to 04 Oct 2017 enjoy 10% discount with selected credit cards while Damai and Club at the Hyatt members get 15% off.

These artisanally handcrafted mooncakes come in intricately patterned boxes with elegant rose, red and gold floral accents. You even get to choose how you want to personalise each box—pick any four traditional flavours (double yolk or no yolk) or any of the snowskin mooncakes instead! Talk about a customised gift!

Otherwise, rely on the classic favourites—Champagne Truffle, Lychee Martini Truffle and Peanut Butter & Sea Salt Truffle—that come in the box every year.

Unsure what your recipient will like? You can never go wrong with traditional baked mooncakes (S$69 for four) from Grand Hyatt Singapore. Take your pick among various flavours such as red lotus double-yolk with roasted melon seeds; white lotus double-yolk with roasted melon seeds; and black sesame lotus double-yolk with bamboo ash.

Once again, from 28 Aug to 15 Sep 2017, enjoy 15% discount when you pay with selected credit cards while Damai and Club at the Hyatt members are entitled to a 10% discount.

And if you miss the first promotional period, the next one is from 16 Sep to 04 Oct 2017 where you can enjoy 10% discount with selected credit cards. Damai and Club at the Hyatt members get a 15% discount.

Find out more details of Grand Hyatt Singapore’s mooncakes at www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/shopatmezza9.

The Shop at mezza9
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road, 228211
Tel: +65 6887 5492
Daily: 11am - 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Grand Hyatt Singapore.

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s Mooncakes For The Mid-Autumn Festival 2017

ladyironchef — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 03:00:56 +0000

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s premium mooncakes are sure to impress your family, friends and colleagues this Mid-Autumn Festival.

Expect to choose between traditional baked mooncakes and the ever popular snowskin creations which come in intriguing flavours.

NEW FLAVOURS

We highly recommend the specialty Assorted Mini Snowskin Martini mooncakes (S$72 for 8 pieces) as well. Presented in a beautiful limited edition fuchsia lacquer box, there will be two new flavours to indulge in this year — the orangetini and mangotini.

Fans of their popular lycheetini and espressotini flavours will be pleased to know that these flavours are still available this year!

THE PACKAGING

This year, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to the mooncake box packaging. The Mini Lava Custard with Vanilla, and Snowskin mooncakes (except for the Assorted Mini Snowskin Martini mooncakes) come in a blue lacquer box.

The traditional baked mooncake flavours such as the White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk (S$78 for 4 pieces) and White Lotus Seed Paste (S$68 for 4 pieces) come in luxurious red and gold boxes.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

The Mini Lava Custard with Vanilla (S$78 for 8 pieces) and Mini Snowskin ‘Mao Shan Wang’ Durian mooncakes (S$78 for 8 pieces) make a comeback this year.

The former is a delectable combination of salted egg yolk and vanilla flavours while the latter boasts the bittersweet flavours of ‘Mao Shan Wang’.

A tip when eating the lava custard one – heat your mooncakes up in the microwave for about 5 seconds and when you slice it open, you’ll be greeted with flowy, hot custard lava. That’s the ultimate way to enjoy this flavour!

To sweeten the deal, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is offering an early bird promotion where you can get 20% off baked mooncakes from 01 Aug to 03 Sep 2017 if you make your purchases online at www.rcmooncake.com.sg.

There is also an ongoing special for all Snowskin and Mini Lava Custard with Vanilla mooncakes where you get 15% off from now to 03 Sep 2017, when you purchase online at www.rcmooncake.com.sg.

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore (Level 3)
7 Raffles Ave
Singapore 039799
Nearest Station: Promenade
Mooncake Retail Kiosk Opens from 4 Sep to 4 Oct 2017
Operating Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tel: +65 6434 5190 (for bulk purchase enquiries)
Email: rc.sinrz.mooncakes@ritzcarlton.com

This post is brought to you by The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore.

Pan Pacific Singapore – 7 Handcrafted Mooncakes For Mid-Autumn Festival 2017

ladyironchef — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 03:00:31 +0000

The annual Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore is a Chinese festival that we always look forward to—it is all about celebrating with family, lantern processions and oh-so-sweet mooncakes.

This year, a captivating ensemble of Mid-Autumn delights await at Pan Pacific Singapore’s Hai Tien Lo. Commemorate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival with their stellar line-up of seven delicately handcrafted baked mooncakes such as Pandan Paste with Single Yolk and Caramel with Lotus Paste Single Yolk just to name a few.

These exquisite mooncakes are available between 07 August and 04 October 2017.

The Caramel with White Lotus Paste Single Yolk (right) features a seamless blend of rich caramel and fine textured egg that provides a charming contrast between sweet and salty.

The newly launched Low Sugar Purple Sweet Potato with White Lotus Paste Single Yolk (left) will ensure that the health conscious can still snack without the immense guilt. Anti-oxidant-rich purple sweet potato is injected into the lotus paste to provide a healthier alternative.

For an unconventional option, savour the Mixed Nuts with Chicken Ham (right) that boasts a combination of walnuts, almond, preserved melon, sesame seeds, melon seeds, olive seeds and macadamia nuts.

The remaining varieties include the Traditional White Lotus Seed Paste with your choice of either single or double yolk and White Lotus Seed Paste with Macadamia Nuts—all of which come presented in a beautifully designed box that looks so elegant.

As mentioned, these exquisite mooncakes are available between 07 August and 04 October 2017. These seasonal treats may be purchased from Hai Tien Lo, by calling +65 6826 8240, emailing celebrate.sin@panpacific.com or via their website at pacificmarketplace.sg

Hai Tien Lo
Pan Pacific Singapore, Level 3
7 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039595
Orders: +65 6826 8240 / celebrate.sin@panpacific.com / pacificmarketplace.sg
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

This post is brought to you by Pan Pacific Singapore.

What Is Mid-Autumn Festival and Where To Celebrate in Singapore

Hui Jun Ng — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:50:23 +0000

Held on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar, the Mid-Autumn Festival – also known as Mooncake Festival – was traditionally a ritual to worship the Gods. Today, the event is widely celebrated by Chinese communities all over the world and is even a public holiday in China. It is also during this period where the moon is the brightest and roundest.

The Mid-Autumn Festival has evolved tremendously over the years; it is now a cultural norm for businesses to exchange mooncakes and these sweet treats are available in numerous colours, flavours and shapes. From the significance of the celebration to the legends behind it, here is a brief guide on What Mid-Autumn Festival Is And Where To Celebrate in Singapore.

THE STORIES BEHIND IT

While there are many myths and legends behind the origin of Mooncake Festival, the most famous legend would definitely be the one about Chang Er and her husband, Hou Yi. Even so, there are still various stories behind the couple – but most of them revolve around the fact that Chang Er had downed the elixir of immortality and eventually ascended to the moon, forever.

The practice of celebrating Mooncake Festival actually dates back to more than 3,000 years. According to historians, offering sacrifices to the moon was popularised during the Song Dynasty and had since then become a social custom amongst the Chinese. In addition, the tradition of eating mooncakes is also a way to commemorate the uprising against the Mongols.

SIGNIFICANCE OF MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL

The Mid-Autumn festival is closely tied to the following concepts, namely prosperity, reunion and thanksgiving. Large families in China have seized this occasion since ancient times to reunite, where they would gather together and admire the moon at its finest whilst eating mooncakes. Fun fact: The traditional round mooncakes are symbolic of unity due to its shape.

The tradition of exchanging mooncakes in present day is exceptionally popular in Singapore. In fact, the practice of gifting mooncakes to families, friends and/or business partners is seen as a way of maintaining personal and professional relationships.

While the inherent meaning has transformed, it is still heartwarming to see an age-old ritual integrated in modern society.

WHERE TO CELEBRATE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL IN SINGAPORE

CHINATOWN

Head over to Chinatown during the Mid-Autumn Festival period and get ready to be blown away by the beautiful lantern display which features thousands of lit lanterns at nightfall.

Visitors can anticipate cultural dance performances along the streets as well as a bustling bazaar which sells a splendid selection of delicious mooncakes. This year, there is even a Mooncake Blind Tasting Contest held at Kreta Ayer Square on Saturday, 04 September 2016.

Nearest Station: Chinatown

CHINESE GARDEN

The tranquil Chinese Garden located in the west side of Singapore will awake from its slumber during the Mid-Autumn Festival and transform into an enchanting whimsical playground. Entrance tickets start from S$12 per adult and S$8 per child. Watch out for calligraphy demonstrations, lion dances, lantern crafting workshops, mooncake sales and whatnot.

Nearest Station: Chinese Garden

Read: Guide to the best mooncakes in Singapore for Mid-Autumn Festival 2016.

About the writer:
Hui Jun Ng is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She previously worked in the food and marketing industry. She loves traveling and enjoys exploring underrated destinations. In her free time, you will find her indulging in coffee and her all time favourite local dish – bak chor mee.

Beginner’s Guide To Mooncakes – 8 Types Of Mooncakes For Mid-Autumn Festival

Hui Jun Ng — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 01:00:12 +0000

While most of us are used to eating the traditional baked lotus paste mooncakes during the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, there are actually several more renditions available – some of which we bet you have never even heard of before.

They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colours and flavours and each originate from a different Chinese community.

Know your mooncakes and the many different types you can find. Here are 8 Types of Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival.

#1 CANTONESE MOONCAKES

Out of all the different types of mooncakes, the traditional Cantonese mooncake is definitely the most commonly found version in Singapore. The classic treat is primarily a lotus paste baked round-shape brown mooncake encased in a brown doughy skin and filled with either one or two salted duck egg yolks.

Source: Jennifer Yang

#2 FILIPINO HOPIA

The word ‘Hopia’ means good cakes and these delicacies can be found in Philippines and Indonesia all year round. Hopias are characterised by its flaky skin and stuffed with mung bean paste. The Hopia mooncakes are relatively flat when compared to the Cantonese mooncakes.

Source: J2Kfm

#3 HOKKIEN MOONCAKE

Back in the days, Hokkien mooncakes were actually known as scholar cakes and they were given to those undertaking the Imperial Examination. These white pastry mooncakes – filled with melon seeds, tangerine peel and winter melon – are covered in sesame seeds. There are also the less common savoury options that are stuffed with minced meat instead.

Source: ABR Holdings

#4 ICE CREAM MOONCAKE

Ice cream mooncakes were an impossible treat in the past due to the absence of freezers – but we are welcoming this modern sweet treat with open arms. Ice cream mooncakes are literally mooncakes made of delicious ice-cream! Available in an assortment of flavours, this is an ultimate crowd-pleaser that would win the hearts of both old and young.

#5 SNOWSKIN MOONCAKE

Originating from Hong Kong, snowskin mooncakes are inherently different from traditional lotus baked mooncakes because the former is non-baked. Also known as crystal mooncakes, the skin – made from roasted glutinous rice flour – is delicate and bears an uncanny resemblance to a soft, chewy mochi. It is stuffed with either red bean paste or sweet lotus paste.

#6 SHANGHAINESE MOONCAKE

Shanghainese Mooncakes are baked using short crust pastry and the end result is a buttery, crumbly skin wrapping a rich lotus paste and a full orangey salted duck egg yolk. From afar, these Shanghainese mooncakes look like large scones and are at times sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Source: Culinary Backstreets

#7 SUZHOU MOONCAKE

Unlike the other sweet mooncakes, Suzhou Mooncakes are savoury and stuffed with minced pork meat. The tasty and flaky pastry is made from sinful pork lard oil, but some bakeries do substitute it with butter instead. The end product is usually stamped with an edible red ink.

#8 TEOCHEW MOONCAKE

The Teochew mooncake is usually filled with yam paste. However, a myriad of other flavours, namely red bean and mung bean paste are available too. A spiral-like flaky crust wraps around the sweet filling and the paste itself usually hides a scrumptious salted egg duck yolk. Yummy!

Mooncake Singapore 2016 – 10 Places To Get Mooncakes For Mid-Autumn Festival

ladyironchef — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 08:00:21 +0000

The annual Mid-Autumn Festival is commemorated widely across Asian countries as it is an important time when families and friends come together for reunion. Falling on the 15th of the eighth lunar month, it is often celebrated at night when there is a full bright moon. A symbolic tradition that is not to be missed out during this festival is the sharing of mooncakes over a pot of tea.

The Chinese believe that the roundness of the mooncakes represent togetherness and completeness, which are highly valued in their culture. The exchange of mooncakes with family, friends and professional relations therefore signifies unity and is used as a way of expressing well wishes for a better life.

Traditional mooncake pastries are round with fillings in it such as egg yolk, lotus seed paste and nuts. With the evolution of time, modern creations such as snowskin mooncakes contain the most interesting flavours like matcha and earl grey.

Do not fret if you are still unable to decide on where to get your mooncakes. From traditional to contemporary mooncakes, we got you covered in with these Places in Singapore to Get Your Mooncakes In Time For Mid-Autumn Festival 2016.

FOR THE FAMILY & KIDS

EMICAKES

Emicakes is renown for their durian pastries, and the mooncakes are no exception. This year, their durian mooncakes come in two versions – the green ones which are made up of Mao Shan Wang durian that is sweet and buttery; and the yellow ones D24 durians, which is prized for its strong bittersweet taste.

Families are sure to love this sweet treat, simply because it is a pure and decadent durian treat in the form of snowskin mooncakes.

The Mao Shan Wang mooncakes come in a box of 2 large pieces at S$48 or 5 minis at S$46, while the D24 mooncakes come in a box of 2 large pieces at S$38 or 5 minis at S$36.

From now till 21 Aug 2016, enjoy 35% off when you do a self-collection or in-store order. Subsequent orders from 22-31 Aug are at 25% off. If you are opting for delivery, a 30% promotion is applicable from now till 21 Aug 2016, and subsequent delivery orders are at 20% off.

Place your orders online at www.emicakes.com.sg or call the retail hotline +65 6749 6782.

IMPERIAL TREASURE GROUP

Everyone should be familiar with Imperial Treasure. The Singapore household name is one we can rely on for find Chinese cuisine, and this Mid-autumn Festival, they are set to impress with Autumn Allures.

The series of Imperial Treasure signature mooncakes are artisanally handmade, with classic silky smooth lotus seed paste produced with imported from Hong Kong. Nothing overly fancy; just premium quality featuring pure and delicate lotus paste mooncakes.

Popular combinations include the ones with white lotus paste, and come in a variation of four, double, single or no golden yolks. These mooncakes come in a matte gold box with lacquer finish, and prices start from S$56 for a box of 4 pieces. Our families loved it and so will yours!

A refreshing alternative is this Teochew Single Yolk Yam Pastry – feathery puffs enveloping a creamy, taro puree and a single salted egg yolk. These are S$52 for a box of 4 pieces.

You can enjoy a 15% discount off all mooncakes from 01 Aug to 15 Sep when you make your purchase via http://estore.imperialtreasure.com.

TUNGLOK GROUP

Whether you are looking to buy mooncakes for family, friends or associates, TungLok Group has a range of mooncakes in different packagings. But this year in particular, they are breaking away from traditions and has introduced very modern packaging that are no less presentable.

We are fans of TungLok’s Bite-sized Mooncakes (S$54) all these years because they are easy to eat (best for house parties!) and you won’t feel too guilty after having them. This year, TungLok has introduced two new bite-sized mooncake flavours – Red Bean with Almond, and Black and White Sesame Lotus.

TungLok’s Perfect Duo (S$62), with its double yolk white lotus and double yolk red lotus, is a timeless classic that will please the traditional folks. And there’s the mini snowskin collection which includes Jackfruit with Pomelo, Honey Mixed Nuts, and Durian with Chestnut.

Options are aplenty for sure, and TungLok mooncakes are available at all TungLok restaurants from 01 Aug to 15 Sep 2016. For enquiries and more information, you can call +65 9088 8008 or visit www.tunglok.com.

XIN CUISINE CHINESE RESTAURANT

For Mid-Autumn Festival 2016, Xin Cuisine is launching three new mooncakes – Assorted Nuts with French Raisins, Black Sesame Lotus Seed Paste with Strawberry Praline Snowskin Mooncake and Passion Fruit Paste with Plum Snowskin Mooncake. We love how they are like desserts, yet not cloyingly sweet. Definitely great for both young and old!

The classic flavours stay because those will never go wrong, and they include the signature Mini Egg Custard with Egg Yolk Mooncake and Teochew Yam Paste with Single Yolk (S$68 for a box of 4).

Fans of Xin Cuisine’s mooncakes will be familiar with its Peranakan Durian Snowskin Mooncake which are available in a box of 4 large pieces (S$68) or 6 mini pieces (S$56).

For readers of ladyironchef, Xin Cuisine is offering a very generous 30% off baked and snowskin mooncakes (except Premium Collection). This promotion is valid for collection by 12 Sep 2016.

To enjoy the discount, go to singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/festive and use the promo code: “LADYIRONCHEF30″. The mooncakes are also available at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium’s lobby, as well as eight locations islandwide.

FOR THE CLIENTS & BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

GRAND HYATT SINGAPORE

Our all-time favourite snowskin mooncakes are from Grand Hyatt Singapore. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, we would look forward to Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Snowskin Mooncakes (S$69 nett). The handmade mooncakes with a modern twist are presented in a square box with a Mother of Pearl texture with accents of rose gold, and they sure make great gifts.

The intriguing flavours include Strawberry, Lime Tequila Truffle; Caramel Macchiato Truffle; Matcha, Azuki Bean, Sake Truffle; Lychee Martini Truffle, and our favourite Champagne Truffle.

If you prefer the traditional baked mooncakes (S$69 nett), Grand Hyatt Singapore also has a range of double yolk and seeds-only option. The flavours for the traditional baked ones are slightly different from the ubiquitous choices; think red lotus double yolk with roasted melon seeds, white lotus double yolk with roasted melon seeds, and black sesame lotus double yolk with bamboo ash.

For purchases from now till 15 September 2016, you can enjoy an early bird discount of 15% off when you pay with selected credit cards.

Order your mooncakes online at singapore.grand.hyatt.com or call the retail hotline +65 6887 5492.

THE RITZ-CARLTON, MILLENIA SINGAPORE

The snowskin mooncakes from The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore come in an elegant blue box this year; so pretty, they are befitting of your most esteemed clients and business associates.

Sure, the choices out there are aplenty, but what makes The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s snowskin mooncakes so unique is the martini-based flavours.

Without being overly potent, the Assorted Mini Snowskin Martini mooncakes come in four flavours – Lycheetini, Berrytini, Coffeetini and Appletini. There are truffles encased in the middle of every mooncake, and they come with snow skin that is so light and easy to chew.

Other snowskin mooncakes that are non-alcohol based include flavours such as the Green Tea, Mini White Lotus Seed Paste with Black Sesame and White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolk.

The mooncakes can be purchased online at www.rcmooncake.com.sg, and online purchases from now till 12 Sept 2016 is entitled to a 15% discount. You can also order via +65 6434 5286 or email to rc.sinrz.summerpavilion@ritzcarlton.com.

SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Wan Hao at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is one of the most popular choice for mooncakes every year, and its festive bakes are often gifted to corporate clients as a gesture of appreciation.

This year, the mooncakes come in a red two-tier treasure chest hot-stamped with oriental trellis motif. Wan Hao’s signature mooncakes are low in sugar, and the signature is a White Lotus Seed Paste with Chicken Bak-kwah & Assorted Nuts Baked Mooncake. It comes in a mysterious charcoal shade, and when bit into, the salty-sweet combination is one-of-a-kind. The bak kwa bits are generous; we reckon this is one great surprise for your clients!

But of course, there are the perennial favourites if you want to stick to something traditional for your business partners. There are White Lotus Seed Paste ones with single and double yolk, or with Pine Nuts and Macadamia Nuts.

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s mooncakes are available at the hotel’s Forecourt Stall, or you can order via www.singaporemarriott.com/mooncakes or call +65 6831 4708.

FOR THE LOVERS & FRIENDS

HILTON HOTEL SINGAPORE

Now, we are always up for unconventional flavours when it comes to mooncakes, and Hilton Hotel Singapore stands out this year with very surprising flavours.

Hilton Hotel Singapore introduces Cheesecake as a flavour to their range of mini snowskin mooncakes this year! It sounds a little farfetched but we fell in love with it right after our first bite. Chewy mochi-like skin with dense yet crumbly cheesecake filling, this velvety treat will surely be the talk of your party.

Other snowskin mooncake flavours include Popping Candy, a whimsical bright pink creation filled with white lotus paste and complete with everyone’s favourite popping candy; and Muscat White Grape, a lighter flavour featuring white lotus paste and white grape extract.

Prices start from S$55+ for a box of six mini pieces, and they are available at D9 Cakery (at the hotel lobby). We have a superb offer for the first 50 readers of Ladyironchef – quote “LIC50Hilton” when you purchase 4 boxes of mooncakes to get a Sunday Brunch voucher for 2 pax (priced at $88++ per person). Orders are to be made via http://bit.ly/hiltonmooncakes.

LAURENT BERNARD CHOCOLATIER

The French name is renown for their chocolate desserts and finest pastries. When everyone talks about Laurent Bernard Chocolatier, we think of their signature chocolate soufflé that has been a staple in our lives for all these years.

And this Mid-Autumn festival, they are set to impress with, but of course, chocolate mooncakes! The Luxurious Chocolate Mooncake Box will surely bring a fresh experience in celebrating the Mid-Autumn festival.

Made with only the best chocolate in the world, there will be eight flavours in the collection, among which are standouts such as Milk Chocolate Earl Grey & Raspberry – milk chocolate creamy ganache infused with a earl grey; and Whisky – a shiny bronze mooncake with a creamy chocolate ganache infused with smoky Whisky and a pearl of caramel.

The chocolate mooncakes are available in limited quantities and they come in a box of 8 assorted flavours, 4 assorted flavours or individual pieces. You can get them from Laurent Bernard’s outlets at Robertson Quay and CBD (16 Collyer Quay #01-06) as well as Takashimaya B2 Atrium. More details on www.laurentbernard.com.sg.

80 Mohamed Sultan Rd
#01-11 The Pier at Robertson Quay
Singapore 239013
Tel: +65 6235 9007

MEI-XIN

You might have seen photos of the cutest Star Wars mooncakes all over social media, and they are from Hong Kong’s Mei-Xin. The renown brand doesn’t disappoint with their quality bakes, and they have extremely interesting mooncakes this year – be it novel flavours or creative gifts.

The Star Wars Set (S$58, U.P. S$104) includes 4 pieces of Egg Custard mooncakes (Stormtrooper) and 4 pieces of Chocolate Lava mooncakes (Darth Vader).

Are you a fan of lava-anything? Yes, same here. Hong Kong MX worked with the French Cacao Barry to present this indulgent and decadent ‘Lava Chocolate Mooncake’ – this is the ultimate combination of a dark chocolate mooncake crust with a rich chocolate lava.

Following last year’s popular and sell-out Liu Sha Mooncake, Mei-Xin reintroduces the baked mooncake with lava-custard filling made with crushed golden salted egg yolk. You can purchase the Star Wars mooncakes online here.

Besides the Star Wars mooncakes, Mei-Xin also has its usual range of traditional and snowskin mooncakes and you can find them at the major mooncake kiosks around Singapore. For more details, go to sgmeixin.com.