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

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

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

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

Customers who order and pay using Mastercard® by 27 Aug 2023 can enjoy an exclusive 20% early bird discount; the use of promo code <MCG20> is required for online purchases.

THREE NEW INTERESTING MOONCAKE FLAVOURS

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

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

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

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

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

ELEGANTLY PRESENTED IN A JEWELRY BOX

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

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

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

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

WHERE TO ORDER THE MARMALADE PANTRY MOONCAKES

Orders can be made at the ION, Downtown (Downtown), Anchorpoint, and Bugis outlets from 1 Jul to 29 Sep 2023, while stocks last (last day to order is on 29 Sep 2023). Customers who order and pay using Mastercard® by 27 Aug 2023 can enjoy an exclusive 20% early bird discount; the use of promo code <MCG20> is required for online purchases. The delivery and collection period is from 28 Aug to 29 Sep 2023.

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

This post was brought to you by The Marmalade Pantry.

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 <MCG15> 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.

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Whether you call it Mid-Autumn Festival, Mooncake Festival, Harvest Moon Festival or Lantern Festival, it is still the time of the year where we gather around with family to give our thanks and blessings for the year and to just be together.

If the impending family dinner hasn’t been stressing you out over what to prepare, then perhaps the incessant mooncake advertisements might. After all, there’s more to Mid-Autumn festival than just mooncakes and salted egg yolks.

Here’s a list of 10 food items you should have on the table this Mid-Autumn Festival that not only will impress your parents and in-laws, but also taste and look good too.

DUCK

Rather than Chicken, Duck is the go-to fowl for this time of the year. Not only are ducks fattest at this time of the year, their natural game-meat flavour is the richest too, making it the peak season to enjoy duck meat. It is also believed that eating duck in Autumn helped to expel pathogenic heat to restore the balance of yin and yang in the body, hence enhancing one’s health.

While every province has their own style of preparing duck, here in Singapore, the fuss is taken out of our hands as whole roasted ducks are readily available from our favourite duck rice and roast stalls. Due to the popularity, it’s always recommended that you place a reservation in advance, or make your way over early before they’re all sold out.

HAIRY CRAB

Though it’s not so popular here in Singapore, hairy crabs are a particular favourite amongst those in southern China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. What makes hairy crabs more popular than the regular ones served in Chilli Crab? Think your favourite crabs, smaller in size with intensified crab flavours, oozing rich yellow cream and orange eggs.

As the crabs are in season only during this time of the year with every small shelled critter is richest in protein and amino acids, it makes them a rare delicacy. They’re also relatively easy to prepare – with just a nice clean scrub using a toothbrush, they’re ready to eat after just 10 minutes of steaming.

LOTUS ROOTS

While lotus roots are now available all year round, they are traditionally harvested around Mid-Autumn festival. These fleshy roots are filled with minerals and vitamins that help stimulate a healthy appetite as the weather turns cold.

Due to the inexpensive price, lotus roots can be readily made into any sort of dish of choice, with a more classic choice being to serve it with glutinous rice and honey. With our local preference, however, lotus roots served in mala stir-fry doesn’t seem like a bad option either.

MOONCAKES

It’s never quite Mid-Autumn festival without mooncakes, is it? From the traditional-style filled with lotus seed paste or sweet bean paste with a salted egg yolk in the middle to the more modern snow skin variations stuffed with ice cream or even durian in the middle, there’s no shortage of mooncakes to choose from.

Still, there’s more to mooncakes than just a yearly fad. It can be considered the hallmark tradition of the festival, as sharing and eating mooncakes signifies completeness and unity. If there are kids in the family, or you’re looking for something fun to do, gather around some family members to make your own mooncakes to make the gathering more special.

OSMANTHUS

With the flowers in full bloom, you’re likely to smell their heady scent wherever you go. Just like Sakura blossoms, they’re used in a variety of dishes, from jams to tea, cakes to wine.

Osmanthus wine, in particular, are more associated with Mid-Autumn than other osmanthus dishes as it signifies family reunion and a happy life, and is most commonly served for a reunion toast.

PEARS

In Mandarin, the word for pear is homophonous with the word “leave”, hence most people tend to avoid gifting pears or eating them during joyous occasions. However, during Mid-Autumn, it’s encouraged to consume more pears as a display of your desire for unification and to stay together with your loved ones.

While Chinese pears are already sweet and enjoyable as they are, pear soups with pork ribs and snow fungus make for a gut-warming comforting drink to have with your main dishes.

PUMPKINS

The origins for why exactly pumpkins became popular to have during Mid-Autumn isn’t exactly clear. Some believed it was due to poorer people being unable to afford mooncakes, substituted it with pumpkins instead. Others believed that the pumpkin’s golden and round appearance brought good health to those who ate it.

Either way, Mid-Autumn falls during the mature period for pumpkins, and like any seasonal fruit, they are freshest and the best tasting during this time. Be it in stews, braised dishes or in desserts, they make for the perfect addition to the dinner table.

RIVER SNAIL

Not to be put off by this seemingly grotesque looking gremlin, river snails are an indispensable part of Mid-Autumn in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Due to the warm wet climate and abundance of food in the form of rice paddies, river snails are plentiful in southern China.

While they’re eaten due to their abundance, they also bring about health benefits such as brightening the eyes. As long as they’re cooked properly with plenty of medicinal herbs, there’s no worry about any unpleasant odour.

TARO

Back then Taro was believed to bring good luck and fortune during the year while expelling bad luck due to its name sounding like the words “luck is inside”. Regardless of beliefs, taros ripen during the period of Mid-Autumn festival to create a soft fluffy texture filled with a full-bodied earthy taste.

While they’re normally boiled or steamed, they can be added to meat dishes too. As a dessert, they can be cut into small pieces and fried before being drizzled in syrup, perfect for any sweet tooths in the family.

WATERMELON

If preparation for dinner seems to be far too tedious to warrant extra efforts in making desserts, watermelons make for a good centrepiece. It’s essential for Mid-Autumn due to the seeds, which symbolize fertility and the round shape representing a family’s reunion.

If you’re itching to try your hand as watermelon carving, a lotus flower shape is popular as it blesses the family as a symbol of good fortune for the year. All while being a refreshing snack to quench the remaining summer heat.

Inspired by the lights and sights of Singapore’s vibrant nightlife, Xin Cuisine has launched their Mid-Autumn Mooncake Collection for 2019. The 2 new flavours were crafted with the palettes of millennials and food connoisseurs in mind, featuring refreshing and unique flavour pairings that will excite your tastebuds.

Xin Cuisine has every detail of the box taken care of, designing the packaging to resemble the changing phases of an Autumnal moon. Using the symbolic harvesting moon of September, it evokes a sense of togetherness between loved ones whether near or far.

Xin Cuisine also offers its well-loved classic range of baked mooncakes for the traditional mooncake lovers, featuring 3 flavours with low sugar white lotus seed paste this year. The baked mooncakes also come in an Assorted Nuts variety should you prefer something with a nice crunch.

Here are some highlights from Xin Cuisine’s Mid-Autumn mooncake line-up this year.

Taking centre stage this year is Xin Cuisine’s newest addition to their Mini Snowskin Mooncake range – the White Lotus Seed Paste with Singapore Sling Snowskin Mooncake. One bite of this delicate pastry and you will be greeted with the fruity and refreshing flavours of Singapore’s most iconic cocktail.

Xin Cuisine has also glorified rosemary and honey in their other new snowskin mooncake. The White Lotus Seed Paste with Rosemary and Honey Praline Snowskin Mooncake subtly perfumes your tastebuds with the aromatic herb and sweet honey. Paired with a cup of Xin Cuisine’s light White Peony Tea (S$18 per tin) and it makes for a perfect Autumnal treat.

This Mid-Autumn Festival, Xin Cuisine’s well-loved flavours for their Mini Snowskin Mooncakes will also be returning. You can expect the very popular Peranakan Durian, Pandan Paste with Champagne Praline, Green Tea Paste with Bailey’s Irish Cream Praline and Passionfruit with Plum Mini Snowskin Mooncakes from previous seasons. For the fact that they’re back, you can only imagine how well received they were!

Each box of Mini Snowskin Favourites will contain 6 pieces of Mini Snowskin Mooncakes and will retail at S$66 per box. Their decadent Peranakan Durian Snowskin Mooncakes, part of the Xin’s Signature Collection, will also be available in a larger size at S$76 for 4 pieces (order at least 3 days in advance).

If you are looking for a gift for more traditional friends and family, Xin Cuisine’s Traditional Baked Mooncake range will be ideal.

Mooncakes are infamous for being a much-loved guilty pleasure, but with Xin Cuisine’s range of Low-Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes that comes Plain (S$66), with a Single-Yolk (S$70) or Double-Yolk (S$74), indulge away without the guilt.

Their Traditional Baked Mooncake range also features their mooncakes with Assorted Nuts (S$74). Each box comes with 4 baked mooncakes.

Also, look forward to the Signature Mini Egg Custard with Yolk (S$68) this year, alongside their famed Teochew Yam Paste with Single Egg Yolk (S$78). These speciality mooncakes from Xin’s Signature Collection will require a preorder of at least 3 days in advance.

To help you further enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival with your loved ones, Xin Cuisine has several tiers of discounts lined up for preorders.

For Baked Mooncakes and Mini Snowskin Favourites Collections:

• Pre-order Deal (1 Jul – 11 Aug 2019): 30% off (Moon Box), 35% off (Classic Box)
• Early Bird Discount (12 – 31 Aug 2019): 25% off (Moon Box), 30% off (Classic Box)
• Regular Discount (1 – 13 Sep 2019): 20% off (Moon Box), 25% off (Classic Box)

For Xin’s Signature Collection:

• Moon Box: 15% off
• Classic Box: 20% off

Xin Cuisine’s range of mooncakes will be available for purchase as well as pre-order collection at the hotel lobby of Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium from 12 August 2019 onwards. Xin Cuisine’s Mooncakes will be available at 8 other locations islandwide as follows:

• Ngee Ann City: 8 Aug – 13 Sep 2019
• Vivo City: 15 Aug – 13 Sep 2019
• NEX: 23 Aug – 13 Sep 2019
• Jurong Point: 26 Aug – 13 Sep 2019
• Causeway Point: 30 Aug – 13 Sep 2019
• Bugis Junction: 2 Sep – 13 Sep 2019
• Lot One: 2 Sep – 13 Sep 2019
• Tampines Mall: 2 Sep – 13 Sep 2019

For enquiries and more information, visit https://singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com/midautumn

This post is brought to you by Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium.

It’s the time of the year again for decadent mooncakes, our favourite! Every year, we look forward to Man Fu Yuan’s mooncakes and this year, expect a new lineup of snowskin mooncakes featuring German teahouse Ronnefeldt’s infusions.

Donning Man Fu Yuan’s signature rose shape, the Snowskin Mooncakes: Tea Collection features four new flavours that are both innovative and elegant. Indulge in the rich flavours of Irish Whiskey Cream Assam Tea with Milk Chocolate Truffle, Morgentau Tea and Hazelnut Chocolate Pearls, Peppermint Tea and Chia Seeds with Lemon-Hibiscus Jelly Truffle, and lastly, Soft Peach Tea with Pumpkin Seeds and a Ginger-Passionfruit Jelly Truffle.

You can also expect Man Fu Yuan’s classic Baked Mooncakes featuring luxurious white or red lotus paste with Single or Double Yolks and selection of Assorted Nut Mooncakes. Making a comeback this year is the crowd-favourite Low-Sugar White Lotus Paste Mooncake with Macadamia Nuts.

Here is what Man Fu Yuan has to offer in this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival.

The delicate Ronnefeldt Tea-Infused Snowskin Mooncakes comes in a box of 4 and is priced at S$76 per box.

For those who fancy the rich flavour of whiskey in their mooncakes without the tipsiness in their mooncakes, the Irish Whiskey Cream Assam Tea with Milk Chocolate Truffle is perfect for you. It is a delightful treat, blending the creamy taste with sweet chocolate.

If you prefer something fruity alongside chocolate, the Morgentau Tea with Hazelnut Chocolate Pearls is your best bet. There are hints of citrus and mango melded into Sencha – a perfect accompaniment to the nutty pearls speckled within.

Man Fu Yuan’s Peppermint Tea Snowskin with Chia Seeds and Lemon Hibiscus Jelly Truffle is a refreshing treat with a vibrant hidden gem of a filling. A bite of this will cause the tangy yet floral jelly to perfume your tastebuds. It’s truly one of the most unique mooncakes we have ever tried.

Last but certainly not the least, the Soft Peach Tea Snowskin with Pumpkin Seeds and Ginger Passionfruit Jelly Truffle holds a delicate flavour. Peach Tea is infused with roses and hibiscus, making every bite feel like you’re walking through a field of flowers.

For those who love simple traditional mooncakes, Man Fu Yuan’s handcrafted Baked Mooncakes also come in boxes of four. The silky White Lotus Paste Mooncakes comes with a Single Yolk (S$72) or Double Yolk (S$76). Fans of their Red Lotus Paste Mooncakes can enjoy these pastries with Single Yolk (S$68) and Double Yolk (S$72) as well. Alongside this selection is Man Fu Yuan’s Assorted Nuts Mooncakes (S$70) containing a medley of almonds, walnuts, macadamias and sesame seeds.

Everyone love mooncakes but are afraid of the sugar content that comes along with indulging in these Autumnal treats. However, with Man Fu Yuan’s Low-Sugar White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Nuts (S$72), worries begone! Just because it’s healthier doesn’t mean that it lacks in any way in terms of flavour.

Customers enjoy 30% early bird savings when they order mooncakes by 11 Aug 2019, with an additional 5% off when they purchase mooncakes online. If you want to personally taste and buy your mooncakes, Man Fu Yuan mooncakes are available at the following locations and dates:

• Man Fu Yuan Shoppe at InterContinental Singapore: 25 July to 13 Sept 2019
• Causeway Point: 30 Aug to 13 Sept 2019
• Compass One: 3 to 13 Sept 2019
• Jewel Changi Airport: 28 Aug to 11 Sept 2019
• Junction 8: 2 Sept to 13 Sept 2019
• NEX: 23 Aug to 13 Sept 2019
• Ngee Ann City: 8 Aug to 13 Sept 2019
• Northpoint: 29 Aug to 13 Sept 2019
• Novena Square: 2 Sept to 12 Sept 2019
• Raffles XChange: 19 Aug to 13 Sept 2019 (weekdays only)
• Tampines Mall: 2 Sept to 13 Sept 2019
• Tiong Bahru Plaza: 29 Aug to 12 Sept 2019
• VivoCity: 15 Aug to 13 Sept 2019
• WestGate: 2 Sept to 13 Sept 2019
• Yew Tee Point: 29 Aug to 11 Sept 2019

For enquiries and more information, call +65 6825 1131 or +65 6825 1132, or visit https://singapore.intercontinental.com/festive/shop/.

This post is brought to you by InterContinental Singapore.