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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

Guide to Mooncake Festival Singapore 2014

ladyironchef — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 05:33:48 +0000

Mid-autumn festival is widely celebrated by Chinese all over the world. It is an occasion to gather with our loved ones and to enjoy mooncakes and tea over chats. Every year, families and friends exchange mooncakes – both traditional and flavoured snow skin ones. And it is one tradition that we really love and embrace. The sheer joy of sinking our teeth into these decadent lunar treats is so extraordinary, so… unadulterated. Complete with lanterns and a bright moon, Mid-autumn festival is one occasion that warms our hearts, always.

And we want nothing but the best for this occasion that we grew up with. This year, we started shortlisting brands that we always turn to for reliable goodies, and we are more than pleased to be finally sharing with you the bests of 2014. Here is our guide to Mooncake Festival Singapore 2014, featuring our picks on the interesting creations to look out for this year, and we hope you find something that you will enjoy with your loved ones, or to gift to your business associates!

CARLTON HOTEL SINGAPORE

Inspired by its signature Red Velvet Cake, Carlton Hotel Singapore’s signature Mini Red Velvet Snow Skin Mooncake (S$58 for 8 pieces) marries snow skin mooncakes with the ever-popular red velvet with cream cheese, and crunchy royaltines. Now, who can resist that? As far as we are concerned, the thought of a red velvet mooncake is enough to send us to Cloud Nine.

For the adventurous bunch, give Mini Cempedak (the cousin of jackfruit) & Pineapple with palm sugar flavoured snow skin, the other new creation this year, a shot.

Making a much anticipated return is the Mini Walnut Moontart. Mooncake options are aplenty, but have you tried a moontart before? It is essentially a hybrid of mooncake and tart – in a better way, of course – with white lotus paste and egg yolk within a crisp and fragrant walnut tart. It also comes with a low sugar option without egg yolk for the more health conscious.

Carlton Hotel Singapore’s mooncakes are available at the lobby of Carlton Hotel, Carlton City Hotel, Compass Point, IMM, Junction 8, Tampines Mall, and Westgate. For Citibank, DBS and UOB cardholders, purchase before 17 Aug 2014 for a early-bird discount of 20%.

INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE

When it comes to the classic baked mooncakes, few do it better than the chefs from Man Fu Yuan at InterContinental Singapore. If you are a purist, and believe that mid-autumn festival should be all about the traditional baked mooncake, go for the White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncake which has the right balance and is not overly-sweet.

Man Fu Yuan also has a range of low-sugar mooncakes made with 50% less sugar and all-natural ingredients. This way, you can enjoy mooncakes during the upcoming mid-autumn festival without feeling guilty for indulging.

Fans of Man Fu Yuan mooncakes will also be familiar with its assortment of snow skin mooncakes (S$57 for 4 pcs) such as Green Tea Paste with Dragonball Jasmine Tea Infused Snowskin, White Lotus with Macadamia Nuts, and Sesame Paste with White Sesame Seeds, but the limelight this year is on the Mao Shan Wang Durian Mooncake with Coconut.

Ordering from InterContinental Singapore’s website is easy and fuss-free. Otherwise, you can get the mooncakes from Tea Hut (at the entrance of InterContinental Singapore), Bedok Mall, Junction 8, Causeway Point, Century Square, Change Alley, Compass Point, IMM, Jurong Point, Lot One, nex, North Point Mall, Parkway Parade, Suntec City Mall, Takashiyama Square, TANGS Orchard, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Westgate, West Mall, Velocity @ Novena Square, and VivoCity. For more information, please call +65 6820 8519 or email sinhb-festive@ihg.com.

SI CHUAN DOU HUA

Si Chuan Dou Hua and its sister establishment, Tian Fu Tea Room are presenting a simple lineup with four mooncakes in its repertoire. For what it lacks in variety, it more than makes up for it with quality.

The White Lotus with Black Sesame Paste Mooncake (S$52 for 4 pcs) makes its debut for Si Chuan Dou Hua this year. The union of white lotus with black sesame is one to remember, and an interesting change. But if you prefer to stick with the standard flavours, Si Chuan Dou Hua also does a good execution of its White Lotus Seed Paste with double yolk (S$56 for 4 pcs).

After taking a break last year, Tian Fu Tea Room’s much-loved Filo Pastry with Yam Paste Mooncake (S$88 for 4 pcs) is making a comeback by popular demand. Tian Fu Tea Room specialises in premium Chinese tea, and you can choose from a range of more than 30 kinds of Chinese tea to enjoy your delicacy with.

UOB cardmembers enjoy early-bird discount of 25% when you purchase the mooncakes before 14 Aug 2014. From 15 Aug to 8 Sep 2014, UOB, OCBC, Maybank, Bank of China, and DBS cardmembers get 20% off.

TUNGLOK GROUP

From traditional mooncakes that everyone can savour over a pot of Chinese tea with, to snow skin mooncake with fruity flavours, TungLok’s mooncake collection has options that will please every one.

With its sleek red and black box, TungLok Perfect Duo (S$60 for 4 pcs) makes an elegant gift for your esteemed business associates. TungLok Four Seasons (S$56 for 4 pcs), on the other hand, comes in four colourful compartments representing the four seasons – its cheerful and vibrant aesthetics is such a joy to behold that your loved ones will be delighted to receive.

TungLok’s bite-sized mooncakes (S$52 for 16 pcs) are refreshing and is an alternative to your usual sizes. They come in eight flavours – pineapple, lotus with orange peel, red bean with sesame, grains with brown sugar, red lotus, pandan lotus, green tea lotus, and white lotus. Not only do you get to try different flavours, the bite-sized portions are also just nice for a light snack in between meals.

As for the snow skin mooncakes (S$52 for 8 pcs), there are four flavours to choose from. The White Lotus with Yolk Paste is a classic favourite – familiar and comforting. Not everyone will like the Durian with Chestnut, but those who love the king of fruits will need more than one of these! Mango Apricot is always a good idea, while Passion Fruit with Strawberry provides a zesty contrast of flavours.

TungLok mooncakes are available at all participating TungLok restaurants as well as Takashimaya B2 Square, all Fairprice Xpress and Cheers at Esso Stations, and selected Cheers stores. For general enquiries, please call the TungLok Mooncake hotline at 9088 8008, or visit Tunglok.com. DBS/POSB cardholders get 20% off up to 10 boxes.

GRAND HYATT SINGAPORE

Our top pick this year for snow skin mooncakes is Grand Hyatt Singapore’s masterpiece. This year, the team from mezza9 has added two new flavours – White Lotus with Rose Truffle and White Lotus with Passion Fruit – to their collection of nine miniature snow skin mooncakes. And trust us when we say the one with the rose truffle is quite simply the most divine rendition we’ve sampled. Perennial favourites include Champagne Truffle, Caramel Sea Salt Truffle, White Lotus with Rose Truffle, and Lychee Martini Truffle. There are also interesting flavours like Green Tea with Sake Truffle, and White Lotus XO Truffle.

This mid-autumn festival, happiness comes in a box of Grand Hyatt snow skin mooncake (S$69 nett for 8 pcs)! For purchases between 4 to 20 Aug, enjoy 20% discount when paying with selected credit card. Grand Hyatt Singapore’s mooncakes are available at Ngee Ann City level B2, Chevron House, and Vivo City.

DA PAOLO GASTRONOMIA

For those of you who have had too much of the traditional mooncakes and want something different from the usual, Da Paolo Gastronomia has created a new series of mid-autumn Crodos (croissant-donut) with flavours like White Lotus Crodo and Golden Custard Crodo. Our hearts skipped a beat when we saw the Golden Custard Crodo which is filled with a combination of salted egg yolk and custard. Not for the faint-hearted, but certainly a lovely alternative for the more adventurous crowd.

Da Paolo Gastronomia’s Mooncake Crodos are available at all Gastronomia outlets from 23 Aug to 8 Sep 2014, with the pre-orders starting from 10 Aug. Pre-order or purchase before 31 Aug by quoting ‘ladyironchef’ and purchase a box of 8 Mooncake Crodos at S$39.80 (only applicable for in-store purchase).

THE FULLERTON HOTEL SINGAPORE

What we like most about The Fullerton Hotel SIngapore’s mooncakes (S$69 for 4 pcs) is the elegant elongated box that is decorated with jade. And the star itself looks as pretty, if not prettier with its dainty shape. As mooncake boxes go, this is really pretty and presentable as a gift to please your in-laws or esteemed clients.

The Fullerton Snow Skin Treasures features two flavours: The classic White Lotus Seed Paste with Single Yolk Snow Skin, as well as the Pandan with Gula Melaka Snow Skin which combines two familiar local flavours with the aroma of pandan and sweetness of palm sugar.

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore’s mooncakes are available at The Fullerton Cake Boutique located on the lobby level of The Fullerton Hotel. To order, please call +65 6877 8178 or email fullertonshop@fullertonhotel.com.

MARINA BAY SANDS

Every year, the pastry team at Marina Bay Sands comes up with the finest and most exquisite mooncakes. For Mid-autumn festival 2014, we can look forward to three snow skin creations. Encased in a pandan leaf snow skin, the Eco Jade blends sustainable Javanese chocolate, caramelised bananas and cashew nuts.

To the delights of fans of SweetSpot’s mooncakes, another crowd-favourite – Salted Caramel Almond Crunch – makes a return this year. Chocolate lovers will enjoy the Dark Chocolate Orange Grand Marnier. The wonderful pairing of dark chocolate ganache and orange-flavoured cognac is a decadent treat.

SweetSpot’s snow skin mooncakes (S$58 for 8 pcs) are available exclusively at Marina Bay Sands. UOB and Citibank card members will enjoy 15 per cent off, while Sands Rewards LifeStyle members will have a 20 per cent discount. For more details, go to SweetSpot’s website.

Behind The Scenes of Maxim’s Mooncakes Factory

ladyironchef — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 03:55:46 +0000

We are always excited to receive mooncakes, but this year had us appreciating them way more, for we went on a very special and exclusive tour that heightened our admiration for the Chinese treasure. It is not every day that you get to visit a mooncake factory, so we were more than thrilled when we had the opportunity to visit Maxim’s factory to learn more about the production of their world class mooncakes.

From the meticulous procedures to ensure that the mooncakes are produced in a safe and clean environment to seeing and tasting the quality ingredients that go inside each mooncake, smelling the strong lotus paste upon stepping in the production room, witnessing the number of staff at their respective stations, and the intricate packaging process, it was such an eye-opening experience and insightful visit to witness the making of those famous Maxim’s mooncakes (known as Mei-Xin Mooncakes outside Hong Kong).

We will take you through on a behind-the-scenes journey of Maxim’s Mooncakes Factory, and how their award-winning mooncakes are being produced. And of course, no Mid-autumn festival is complete without a box or two of them.

SAFETY MEASUREMENTS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE A CLEAN AND SAFE PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT

It is a very thorough process, but that only means every Maxim’s mooncake is clean and safe for consumption. Every person who enters the plant has to be clothed in hygiene wear – caps to hold every strand of hair, full-length robes and gloves, surgical masks and even shoes wrappers. Hands are to be washed and sanitized after stepping in to the disinfecting rooms where every speck of dust will be blown off.

THE MAKING OF MOONCAKES

Now, this is a very amazing process. The assembly lines alone are jaw-dropping enough, and we never knew there could be so many people behind the making. There is the first group of workers who will scoop the fresh lotus paste for piping, and the second who will handle the machines that cut the mooncake into two to put the egg yolks in.

Another group of workers are in-charge of the various molds that will shape the mooncakes, and this is one complicated step as the differentiation process is no mean feat. There are so many variations – no yolk, single yolk, double yolk, white lotus paste, lotus paste… and the list goes on.

The baking process is another major set-up with multiple assembly lines. The batches of mooncakes are sent to bake multiple times. The first will be a 5-minute process to hold the shape of the mooncakes, and another group of workers will be at the end of the assembly line to dust the mooncakes with egg yolk before sending them to the second assembly line to bake for another 25 minutes. The third group of workers will then receive the baked goodies, and send them to the cooling room, and the process of cooling down takes another 30-40 minutes.

WRAPPING THEM UP

Over at the packing room, the assembly lines involve more technology. The mooncakes are packed in plastic containers, then sealed individually. And every single packet is then subjected to another hygiene test – a specialized machine is created to detect metal and foreign objects that might have gone in to the mooncakes during the production process. Stained ones will be discarded on the spot, while the good ones that passed will be stamped with expiry dates.

The final step is to pack the mooncakes into their respective boxes, and the baked goodies are good to be dispatched for sale for all discerning consumers.

MAXIM’S MOONCAKES: AWARD-WINNING MOONCAKES

We did a tasting on the many kinds of Maxim’s mooncakes, and boy, were we spoiled silly with all the goodness! From traditional baked ones to snow-skin variations, the myriad of flavours is such a joy to behold and taste. It is little wonder Maxim’s mooncakes are so popular – with such strict quality control, they promise nothing but the most comforting tastes that every connoisseur will agree with.

If you are a fan of traditional mooncakes, there is your usual white lotus paste with different number of egg yolks. They are smooth with an even sweetness level that you will not get sick of, and the egg yolks are simply fragrant. For something different, go for the red bean paste mooncake, mixed nuts mooncake, or egg custard mooncake.

The more adventurous ones will love their range of Snowy mooncake series, which are available in a wide variety of flavours including fruit jams, chocolate, and crunchy pearls.

Maxim’s Mooncakes is available at all Maxim’s Cakes outlets in Hong Kong, as well as 80 countries worldwide, including Singapore. Their consistency and popularity over the decades have proven that their mooncakes can indeed stand the test of time; they never go out of trend no matter how many Mid-autumn festivals have passed. And we are indeed fond of them.

This feature is brought to you by Maxim’s Group, the leading F&B group with 70 brands, and 840 outlets in Hong Kong, China and Vietnam. Read our guide on the best of Maxim’s Group dining concepts in Hong Kong.

Mooncake Festival Singapore 2013

ladyironchef — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:03:33 +0000

Mid-Autumn 2013 Special

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most popular lunar festivals, and it is always a great time to spread the love by sending mooncakes to family, friends and business associates. Every year, we go on a hunt for the tastiest mooncakes with the prettiest packaging. And because they make such elegant gifts, we Chinese place a lot of attention and emphasis on our mooncake tradition.

Whether you are buying them as gifts or treating your family to a indulgence, here is our guide to the mooncakes that you must try for Mid-Autumn Festival 2013.

InterContinental Singapore, Man Fu Yuan

For Mid-Autumn Festival 2013, Man Fu Yuan collaborated with the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) to launch a competition for the design of its mooncake packaging. The winning design is an interpretation of ancient legends of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Man Fu Yuan’s Snowskin Mooncake Collection (S$53.80 for a box of 4) comprises unique flavour combinations like the Green Tea Paste with Dragonball Jasmine Tea Infused Snowskin, White Lotus with Macadamia Nuts, Sesame Paste with White Sesame Seeds, and its much-lauded Pulot Hitam. Be prepared for a sensational journey to excite your taste buds!

With InterContinental Singapore being known for its strong Peranakan roots, the iconic Peranakan dessert inspires its newest creation – Pulot Hitam Mooncake. The snowskin mooncake is filled with goodness of black glutinous rice pudding infused with gula melaka. Fans of the Peranakan dessert will fall head over heels in love with this.

Its traditional baked mooncake collection consists of not only the usual favourites, but also a new range of low sugar White Lotus Paste Mooncakes – choose from either salted egg yolk (S54.80 for a box of 4) or macadamia nuts (S$52.80 for a box of 4) – that are made with 50 percent less sugar and with all natural ingredients.

Man Fu Yuan mooncakes are available for online purchase at www.facebook.com/ICSingapore. From now till 12 Aug, they are offering a pre-sale offer of 30% off total purchase price when you place your orders online. You can also get the mooncakes at Tea Hut (at the entrance of InterContinental Singapore), Junction 8, IMM, Jcube, Nex, VivoCity, Change Alley, Century Square, AMK Hub, Square 2, Takashimaya Square, and Alexandra Retail Centre. For more information, please call 6820 8519 / 8520 or email sinhb-festive@ihg.com

TungLok Group

The TungLok Group is synonymous with high quality and consistently good food, and is a household favourite for all who have a fine taste palate. This year, with TungLok’s Double Yolk White and Red Lotus Mooncakes (S$60 for a box of 4) in their specially-designed box, they are the best gifts to get for business partners and relatives.

The equally popular Shanghai Dream collection includes Double Yolk White Lotus (S$52 for a box of 4), Egg Yolk White Lotus (S$50 for a box of 4), Macademia Nuts White Lotus (S$50 for a box of 4), and Egg Yolk Pandan Lotus with Pistachios (S$50 for a box of 4). Together, they are an elegant indulgence and this is just the right touch for the oriental occasion.

Photo credit: Tunglok Group

If you are a fan of snowskin mooncakes, you cannot miss out on TungLok’s Mini Snowskin Mooncakes (S$52 for a box of 8). Other than the must-have classic favourite of white lotus and egg yolk, TungLok also has its ‘Tutti Frutti’ range with flavours of Durian paired with Chestnut, Honeydew with Tropical Fruits, Mango Apricot, and Passionfruit with Strawberry. That is not all. Health-conscious folks can opt for TungLok’s ‘New & Nourishing’ collection which comes in healthy alternatives like Chrysanthemum, Grains with Brown Sugar, Black Sesame, and Red Dates with Longan. There is definitely an option for everyone and every taste bud.

TungLok mooncakes are available at all TungLok restaurants as well as the following locations: Takashimaya B2 Square, all Fairprice Xpress and Cheers at Esso Stations, and selected Cheers stores. For general enquiries, please call the TungLok Mooncake hotline at 9088 8008, or visit Tunglok.com

Fairmont Singapore, Szechuan Court

There are several reasons why you should go to Fairmont Singapore to buy mooncakes from Szechuan Court. Firstly, Szechuan Court’s mooncakes come in beautiful peach shapes, which make them stand out from the crowd. Secondly, they come in familiar flavours like mango, Baileys, Rum & Raisin with Chocolate Truffle, but the highlight for me, is the Champagne Truffle with Chocolate Ganach; such a perfect combination for that yearly indulgence.

Lastly, Szechuan Court is having a 20% early bird special if you purchase before 19 Aug. And if you are a FAR Card member, there is an incredible 35% discount for purchase before 25 Aug. More details can be found on fsfestiveorders.com

Besides the mooncake booth at Szechuan Court, the mooncakes are also available at Bugis Junction, Funan Digitalife Mall, Junction 8, Nex, Takashimaya Square, VivoCity, Chevron House, J Cube, Lot 1, Parkway Parade, and Tampines Mall.

Photo Credit: ABR Holdings

Jewels of the Moon

Swensen’s is a household name in Singapore, and their ice cream mooncakes (S$29.80 for a box of 4) are a good treat for people of all ages. In addition to its all-time favourites such as Durian Royale, Sticky Chewy Chocolate and Strawberry Fields Forever, Swensen’s Jewels of the Moon collection for Mid-Autumn 2013 also features new flavours – Chempedak Bliss, Hazelnut Almond Delight, and Cappuccino Cookies Crunch. With these new exciting flavours, mid-autumn festival 2013 will surely be memorable.

Swensen’s ice cream mooncakes are available at all Swensen’s and Earle Swensen’s outlets from 1 Aug to 19 Sep 2013. For those of you who cannot wait till Mid-Autumn Festival to eat mooncakes, you get to enjoy an early bird special of 15% when you purchase before 5 Sep. There is also a 10% discount thereafter when you pay with selected credit cards. For more details, please visit Swensens.com.sg.

Marina Mandarin, Peach Blossoms

Peach Blossoms at Marina Mandarin Singapore offers the classic baked mooncakes like Double Yolk with White Lotus Paste (S$59 for a box of 4), Pine Nut with White Lotus Paste (S$53 for a box of 4), but the star of its Mid-Autumn creations for 2013 is the gigantic 6 1/2 inch big 8 Treasures (8-yolk) Baked Mooncake with White Lotus Paste (S$68). It is by far, the largest mooncake I have ever had in my life. It is not only good for sharing, but it also makes a terrific gift as everyone will definitely be amazed by the sheer size of the mooncake.

The mooncakes from Peach Blossoms are available from 12 Aug to 19 Sep 2013, and you can buy them from Marina Mandarin’s hotel lobby, Bishan Junction 8 Level 2 Atrium, and Bugis Junction Level 1. Click here for the order form, and for enquiries, call 6845 1118 or email peachblossoms.marina@meritushotels.com

Photo Credit: Pan Pacific Singapore

Pan Pacific Singapore, Hai Tien Lo

Over at Pan Pacific Singapore, Hai Tien Lo’s Executive Chef Lai Tong Ping and his team proudly presents an assortment of petite snowskin mooncakes. What I love about Hai Tien Lo’s mooncakes is their take on interesting flavours with a twist. Just imagine: White Coffee with Red Bean Paste, Oolong and Chrysanthemum Paste, Golden Corn Seaweed, and Guihua Seaweed – flavours you would not otherwise associate with mooncakes. They are perfect for those with a more adventurous palate.

With a contemporary and elegant multi-layered red box with Chinese motifs in black, Hai Tian Lo’s mooncakes make an excellent gift for corporate clients, friends and relatives. The mooncakes will be available for sale at Hai Tien Lo (Level 3) and Pacific Marketplace (Level 1) from 19 Aug to 19 Sep 2013. For more details, please contact +6826 8240 or email celebrate.sin@panpacific.com

Mooncake Festival Singapore 2012

ladyironchef — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 02:40:46 +0000

Mooncake from Man Fu Yuan

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Mooncake Festival, is a popular lunar festival celebrated by Chinese. It is held on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar (3rd Oct this year), and people would celebrate by carrying lanterns and eating mooncakes.

Every year, hotels and restaurants put on their thinking caps and come up with the most innovative traditional and snowskin mooncake flavours to entice customers.

By now, I am sure your letter box is flooded with mooncakes promotions from the various credit cards, and you probably already have a list of places that you are considering.

Let me make your life easier by giving you recommendations on some of the mooncakes that you must try for Mid-Autumn Festival 2012.

Which is the best mooncake for 2012? Where to buy mooncakes for gifts? Read on to find out!

Crystal Jade

This Mid-Autumn Festival 2012, Crystal Jade is offering a limited edition Premium Gold Treasure box ($88 for a box of four) which comprises white lotus paste with double yolk, red lotus paste with double yolk, white lotus paste, and mixed nuts and ham.

For something different, you can go for Crystal Jade’s Kindred Bliss ($22 for a box), a selection of four yogurt and pudding mooncakes with mango, mixed berries, apple and original flavours. It’s perfect if you want something that is lighter in taste.

391 Orchard Road
#04-19 Takashimaya SC
Tel: +65 6512 0800
Available: 27 Aug to 30 Sep 2012

Jiang-Nan Chun Four Seasons

Tea lovers would be happy to know that Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons is offering baked mooncake with low sugar Pu’er tea paste and pine nuts (S$57 for a box of 4). Their baked mooncake with silver lotus paste and double yolks (S$59 for a box of 4) is also one of my favourites in town.

190 Orchard Boulevard
Four Seasons Hotel
Tel: +65 6831 7220
Available: 1 to 30 Sep 2012

Mandarin Court Chinese Restaurant

I also like the baked mooncake with white lotus paste and single yolk ($55 for a box of four) from Mandarin Court Chinese Restaurant. If you are like me, a fan of traditional mooncake, this is another place to consider.

Other options include: baked mooncake with mixed nuts and Jamón Ibérico ($62 for a box of four), and baked mooncake with macadamia nuts and low sugar white lotus paste ($55 for a box of four).

333 Orchard Road
Level 35 Orchard Wing Mandarin Orchard
Tel: +65 6831 6262
Available: 24 Aug to 30 Sep 2012

Man Fu Yuan

For mooncake festival 2012, Man Fu Yuan’s mooncakes (first photo of this post) come in a classy packaging of gold and purple. Durian fans must not miss the snowskin ‘Mao shan wang’ durian mooncake with coconut.

You can get it in a box of four pieces, or as part of Man Fu Yuan’s sensational collection of snowskin mooncake combination ($54.80 for box of four), which includes three other flavours: green tea paste mooncake combined with fragrant dragonball Jasmine tea infused skin, lotus with macadamia nuts and sesame paste with white sesame seeds. The mooncakes not only look good, but they taste even better.

80 Middle Road
2F Intercontinental Hotel
Tel: +65 6825 1062
Available: 1 to 30 Sep 2012

Paradise Group

For those who are getting the mooncakes as a gift, go for Paradise Group. Their mooncakes come in an elegant Chinese Imperial box with striking blue and white porcelain design.

Paradise’s snowskin mooncakes ($48 for a box of eight) are infused with delicate Oriental flavours like Hakka lei cha in pandan snowskin; rose with purple glutinous rice in yam snowskin; sweet osmanthus in osmanthus snowskin; and imperial ‘Mao shan wang’ durian in mango snowskin. The flavours are definitely not for everyone, but those that love it, love it!

2 Orchard Turn
#04-07 ION Orchard
Tel: +65 6509 9660
Available: 19 Aug to 30 Sep 2012

Peony Jade Restaurant

If you are a fan of the flaky Teochew ‘orh ni’ mooncakes, then you have to get the ones from Peony Jade Restaurant: Teochew ‘orh ni’ mooncake with single egg yolk ($56 for a box of four) or the ‘orh ni’ mooncake with fragrant golden pumpkin ($54 for a box of four).

The traditional mooncakes from Peony Jade are also worth a mention. The chefs have created a low sugar white lotus paste with macadamia nuts & two yolk mooncake ($56 for a box of four).

3A River Valley Road
#02-02 Clarke Quay
Tel: +65 6338 0305
Available 3 to 30 Sep 2012

Raffles Hotel

Like many others, I had my first taste of the legendary champagne truffle mooncakes ($64 for a box of eight) a few years ago, and since then, they have become my all time favourite mooncakes. Yes, hall of fame standards – it is that good.

1 Beach Road
Raffles Hotel Singapore
Tel: +65 6577 8888
Available: 10 Aug to 30 Sep 2012

Swensen’s

Over at Swensen’s, you can get the popular ice cream mooncakes – available in six delicious flavours: strawberry fields forever, durian royale, Yummy Yam, Sticky Chewy Chocolate, Cookies ‘N’ Cream Dreams, and Mocha Almond Delight.

Ice cream mooncakes, what’s there not to like?

2 Orchard Turn
#B1-31 ION Orchard
Tel: +65 6884 5967
Available: 11 Aug to 30 Sep 2012

TWG Tea Salon

The mooncakes from TWG Tea Salon would win a prize if there was a competition for the prettiest mooncakes. For Mid-Autumn Festival 2012, TWG has unveiled a collection of eight mooncakes – four traditional and four snow skin mooncakes – infused with the most popular TWG Tea’s blends.

For the traditional mooncakes ($48 for a box of four), you have Constellation (gold) – brown lotus infused with Singapore breakfast tea, roasted melon seeds and a salted egg yolk; Moonlight (red) – white lotus paste infused with silver moon tea, filled with wild berries and red fruit marmalade heart; Dragon (chocolate brown) – lotus paste infused with 1837 black tea, sprinkled with chocolate chips and orange marmalade; and Pagoda (yellow) – moonlit night tea infused lotus paste with dried mango and chestnut heart.

2 Orchard Turn
#02-21 ION Orchard
Tel: +65 6735 1837
Available: 30 Aug to 30 Sep 2012

Xin Cuisine

Another place that you should check out for snowskin mooncakes ($48 for a box of six) is Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium.

With intriguing flavours like soursop and chocolate crunch; lavender chocolate and chempedak lotus paste; champagne chocolate and pandan lotus paste; peranakan mooncake with durian paste; rum and raisin chocolate and Chinese dates paste; and black truffle walnut and white lotus seed paste – there’s something for everyone.

317 Outram Road
4F Holiday Inn Atrium
Tel: +65 6732 3337
Available: 1 to 30 Sep 2012

Mooncake Festival 2011 Singapore

ladyironchef — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:00:03 +0000

Mandarin Orchard Hotel Mooncake

The Hungry Ghost Festival is finally over, and in less than two weeks time, we will be celebrating Mooncake Festival 2011!

Mid-Autumn festival always comes early for me, I have been trying out different mooncakes for the past month. Which are the best mooncakes? Which are the some of the new mooncake flavours that you can’t miss?

Here are 5 mooncakes that you must try for Mid-Autumn Festival 2011.

Mooncake is a Chinese bakery product traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. From the traditional baked mooncakes with lotus paste, to snowskin mooncakes with truffles – there are so many mooncakes to choose from.

I prefer traditional baked mooncakes to snowskin mooncakes. I don’t know about you, but I feel that Mid-Autumn Festival is all about having a traditional baked mooncake with a pot of tea. Snowskin mooncakes are nice, but to me, they will never replace the traditional baked mooncake with single yolk and white lotus paste.

Sure, I wouldn’t mind trying out samples of the new exotic flavours at the various mooncake fairs, but if I am buying them as gifts, I’d stick with the traditional baked mooncakes and some of the more popular snowskin mooncakes.

Mandarin Orchard Singapore Mooncakes

Among the four mini snowskin mooncakes from Mandarin Orchard Singapore, my favourite is the Lychee Martini (picture above). For Mooncake Festival 2011, Mandarin Orchard is selling their mini snowskin selection of four flavours (8 pieces) for $58. The other three flavours are Almond with Black Sesame Paste Mooncake, Purple Sweet Potato and Amaretto Truffle Mooncake and Green Tea and Melon Seeds Mooncake.

If you want something special for traditional baked mooncakes, you must try the Baked Mooncake with Mixed Nuts and Jamón ibérico ($58 for a box of 4). Oh my god, Jamón ibérico in a mooncake! By the way, I saw a mailer from Citibank – they have a ’15% off’ mooncake promotion for Mandarin Orchard’s mooncakes.

Mandarin Court Chinese Restaurant
333 Orchard Road Level 35
Orchard Wing Mandarin Orchard Singapore
Tel: +65 6831 6262
From 5 Aug to 12 Sep 2011

Deli Counter
Outside Mandarin Gallery main entrance
From 13 Aug to 12 Sep 2011

Jewels Artisan Chocolate Mooncakes

The Korean Black Garlic mooncake ($56.8 for 8 pieces) from Jewels Artisan Chocolate is surely one of the most exotic mooncake flavours in the market. The combination of black garlic and mooncake may seem a little intimidating, but the garlic taste was actually quite subtle.

In the hands of Chocolatier Then Chui Foong, chocolates become something more. Her other snowskin mooncake creations – Champagne Ganache Truffle, Dark Chocolate Crunchy Pearl, Espresso Truffle and Salted Caramel Truffle – are equally brilliant.

Jewels Artisan Chocolate
181 Orchard Road #02-31/32
From 12 Aug to 11 Sept 2011

Takashimaya Mooncake Fair
Basement 2 Ngee Ann City
391 Orchard Road
From 18 Aug to 11 Sept 2011

Entertainment Centre Atrium (Outside Carrefour)
Suntec City Mall
3 Temasek Boulevard
From 29 Aug 2011 to 11 Sept 2011

Pan Pacific Singapore Mooncakes

One of the mooncakes that caught my attention for Mooncakes Festival 2011 is the Hazelnut Feutilletine snowskin mooncake from Pan Pacific Singapore. Hazelnut feutilletine!!

A box of 8 petite snowskin mooncakes is available at $58, and it includes other interesting flavours like Apricot Brandy with Sweet Potato, Black Forest with Chocolate Pearls and Champagne Strawberry.

Hai Tian Lo
7 Raffles Boulevard
37F Pan Pacific hotel
Tel: +65 6826 8338

Mid-Autumn Festive Booth
7 Raffles Boulevard
Level 1 Pan Pacific hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Mooncake

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Mooncakes

For traditional Baked Mooncake, get the one from Four Seasons Hotel. The traditional Baked Mooncake with Silver Lotus Paste and Single Yolk is $59 for a box of 4 (picture above). The chefs at Jiang Nan Chun have also created baked Mooncake with Home Made XO chili sauce and mixed nuts and Baked Mooncake with Mixed Berries ($59 for a box of 4).

Jiang Nan Chun
190 Orchard Boulevard
Four Seasons Hotel
Tel: +65 6831 7220

Raffles Hotel Mooncakes

My all time favourite is the Champagne Truffle Mooncake from Raffles Hotel. This is quite possibly one of the best mooncakes in Singapore!

Royal China Restaurant
1 Beach Road
#03-09 Raffles Hotel
Tel: +65 6338 3363

Raffles Hotel Mooncake Booth
1 Beach Road
North Bridge Road Entrance

Besides the popular Takashimaya Mooncake fair, there are also mooncake fairs at various shopping malls like Vivocity, Ion Orchard, IMM, Jurong Point, NEX, Century Square, Suntec City and Junction 8. This is the best way to satisfy your mooncake cravings. Unleash the inner aunty-mentality in you, and try all the samples at the mooncake fairs!

Some people like traditional mooncakes, while others prefer snowskin mooncake, no matter what it is, I hope you are eating it. Have a good Mid-Autumn Festival!

Mooncake Festival 2010 Singapore

ladyironchef — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:14:37 +0000

For most people, it seems almost like an annual ritual during the Singapore Mooncake Festival to visit the Takashimaya Mooncake Fair as you can find all the mooncakes by the different restaurants and hotels there. Be it buying mooncakes, or just hanging around to try the various new mooncakes flavor for 2010, the response to the Takashimaya Mooncake fair is always overwhelming.

But if you hate to squeeze with the crowd just for a box of mooncake, go to Raffles City level 3 – there’s a smaller Mooncake fair with 22 participating retailers.

I know this post is kind of late since most newspapers, magazines and food blogs have written on some of the must-try new mooncakes flavors for 2010. Nonetheless, I decided to share a list of the interesting mooncakes flavors that I want to try during the Mooncake Festival 2010. So lets find out which are the best Mooncakes in Singapore 2010.

Goodwood Park Hotel Mooncakes

Goodwood Park Hotel has a strong reputation for its durian pastries and desserts, with the durian puff and cake among the most popular items on it’s menu. Naturally, one of the signature mooncake of Goodwood Park Hotel is the D24 Durian Paste Snowskin Mooncakes ($50 for 4 pcs). Their mooncakes are definitely a must-try if you like durian, but please stay 10 feet from me after you have them.

22 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6730 1786

Marriott Hotel Mooncakes

I’m not sure about you, but I prefer the traditional baked mooncakes to the snowskin mooncakes. The white lotus seed paste with single yolk ($49 for 4 pcs) from Marriott Hotel may sounds boring, but I think it is exactly what I need for the Mooncake Festival 2010. How many yolks do you like in your baked mooncakes?

320 Orchard Rd
Tel: +65 6735 5800

Raffles Hotel Mooncakes

52 bucks for a box of 8 ridiculously tiny snowskin mooncakes? I must be mad to pay for this. Tell me again: why am I doing this? Oh, it’s champagne truffle! Right. Everybody knows about the famous Champagne truffle mooncakes from Raffles Hotel. Enough said.

(North Bridge Road Entrance)
1 Beach Road
Tel: +65 6412 1122

Paradise Group Mooncakes

Being a fan of the Chinese cuisine at Taste Paradise, I must say I’m quite curious how their mooncakes fare against the more experienced hotels and restaurants. Some of the creations from Paradise Group include: Golden Pomelo, Fragrant Black Sesame, Sweet Custard with Cashew Nuts, and at just $38 for a box of 8, their mooncakes are priced slightly lower than the ones from the hotels.

Any Paradise Restaurants in Singapore
Tel: +65 6288 8961

The Regent Singapore Mooncakes

Consumers are a very fickle-minded bunch, and we want novelty.

Every year, the chefs from the different hotels and restaurants will think of new creations to satisfy the consumers’ growing demand for different flavors. For the Mooncake festival 2010, The Regent Singapore came up with Baked Ham & Pork Floss with assorted nuts and the Ginger Paste with Pine Nuts snowskin mooncakes. Personally, I feel that it’s really an acquired taste, but by all means go ahead if you are game enough to try the exotic mooncakes.

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Which are the best mooncakes in Singapore 2010? Let us know which mooncakes have you tried, and which are the ones that you are tempted to get! Have a good Mooncake Festival 2010 indulging in all the different mooncakes!