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During special Chinese occasions, it’s customary for us to celebrate by eating certain traditional food. mooncakes are eaten on Mid-Autumn Festival. Similarly, rice dumplings are eaten on the Dragon Boat Festival. This festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, hence it’s also known as double fifth. For those of you that are unfamiliar with Chinese culture, a rice dumpling is glutinous rice […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/6-kinds-of-rice-dumplings-you-havent-seen/feed/ 18 https://sparklette.net/food/two-ingredient-recipes/ https://sparklette.net/food/two-ingredient-recipes/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2015 02:56:04 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1721

Check out this collection of super speedy recipes! We’ve got cookies, cheese, chocolate, chicken recipes and lots more. Easy Italian Chicken cullyskitchen.com You only need to marinate the chicken breasts in an Italian salad dressing. Have both ingredients mixed in a resealable plastic bag and have it in the fridge overnight. Bake the chicken at 350 degrees for 1 hour and the chicken’s ready for plating. White Thin Mints www.inkatrinaskitchen.com […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/two-ingredient-recipes/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/chinese-new-year-snacks/ https://sparklette.net/food/chinese-new-year-snacks/#respond Tue, 27 Jan 2015 11:19:29 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1547

With Chinese New Year (or the Lunar New Year) around the corner, most Chinese families are busy making their preparations to welcome the Year of the Horse, such as spring cleaning, buying new clothes, or last-minute shopping. We have sampled various pineapple tarts, cakes with fancy Chinese New Year designs and yusheng (raw fish salad) to know which ones are worth the calories. Here is a round-up of 12 festive […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/chinese-new-year-snacks/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/extreme-halloween/ https://sparklette.net/food/extreme-halloween/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2014 04:47:51 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=892

Get in the mood of Halloween with one of these extreme Halloween treats! Whether or not you celebrate Halloween, it is fun to see people around the world concoct these Halloween dishes. Feast your eyes upon these culinary arts and have an extreme Halloween! Trick or treat? 1. Black Widow cocktail Recipe 2. Transylvanian gourmet chocolate truffles Recipe Who knew gourmet chocolate truffles can look so spooky? 3. Vegan cooking: […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/extreme-halloween/feed/ 28 https://sparklette.net/food/mothers-day-cakes-2014/ https://sparklette.net/food/mothers-day-cakes-2014/#respond Tue, 06 May 2014 04:52:35 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1620

Show Mom how much you care with a delicious cake that she loves. We have tasted loads of cakes around town, and whittled down the list to these 16 beautiful cakes. Whether she likes chocolate cake, strawberry shortcake or one stuffed with fruits, you will be able to find the perfect treat for her this Mother’s Day. Abundant Love & Pink of Roses from PrimaDéli Some of the most gorgeous […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/mothers-day-cakes-2014/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/mcdonalds-hello-kitty-bubbly-world/ https://sparklette.net/food/mcdonalds-hello-kitty-bubbly-world/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2014 08:47:12 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1601

McDonald’s Hello Kitty madness will hit Singapore again. To celebrate the feline’s 40th anniversary, the fast food chain is rolling out a series of plush toys, entitled Hello Kitty Bubbly World. This new collection will be launched in Singapore on April 28. This time round, the iconic cat will be bubble-shaped and dressed in the costumes of the most popular characters from Sanrio, such as My Melody, Tuxedosam and Kerokerokeroppi. […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/mcdonalds-hello-kitty-bubbly-world/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/dining-etiquette/ https://sparklette.net/food/dining-etiquette/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2014 07:51:24 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1559

Dining while abroad can feel as though you are tiptoeing around a minefield of unfamiliar rules, as the do’s and don’t of table manners begin to change. Table manners are the ultimate way to show respect (or some accidental disrespect) to your gracious host. This helpful infographic created by the team at Restaurant Choice navigates curious eaters through the dining etiquette around the world. Let’s say you’re at a restaurant […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/dining-etiquette/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/asias-50-best-restaurants-2014/ https://sparklette.net/food/asias-50-best-restaurants-2014/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2014 05:19:27 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1556

The Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2014 was announced on February 24. The event, one of the biggest in the fine dining scene, unveils this year’s 50 best restaurants in the region as voted by over 900 international restaurant industry experts of The Diners Club® World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy. Thanks to Diners Club International®, the Official Financial Services Sponsor of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants this year, I had the rare […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/asias-50-best-restaurants-2014/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/asias-50-best-restaurants-2014-diners-club-lifetime-achievement-award/ https://sparklette.net/food/asias-50-best-restaurants-2014-diners-club-lifetime-achievement-award/#comments Sun, 23 Feb 2014 03:15:55 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1554

Ivan Li, Executive Chef and co-owner of the legendary Family Li Imperial Cuisine in China, has been bestowed with the prestigious Diners Club® Lifetime Achievement Award. The honour is part of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2014, which is happening tomorrow on February 24. Award recipients are voted for by over 900 international restaurant industry experts of The Diners Club® World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy. When it comes to preserving […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/asias-50-best-restaurants-2014-diners-club-lifetime-achievement-award/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/look-ahead-asias-50-best-restaurants-2014/ https://sparklette.net/food/look-ahead-asias-50-best-restaurants-2014/#comments Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:37:58 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1552

Which are the best restaurants in Asia? The question on many foodies’ minds will be answered when the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2014 list is announced on February 24. I find it very fitting that this list will be unveiled in Singapore. After all, Singapore’s favourite national pastime is eating! Image via Shutterstock With her rich multicultural heritage, Singapore serves up a colourful melting pot of cuisines. You can see […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/look-ahead-asias-50-best-restaurants-2014/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-hotel-durian-fiesta-2014/ https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-hotel-durian-fiesta-2014/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:08:14 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1553

The much-anticipated annual Durian Fiesta at Goodwood Park Hotel is back for 2014! From 24 February to 13 July, an exquisite range of pastry desserts brimming with D24 durian goodness will be available at The Deli for dine-in and take-out. The Goodwood Park Hotel couriered over their new creations to offer an early sneak preview of the upcoming durian extravaganza. I simply could not wait to dig into them and […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/goodwood-park-hotel-durian-fiesta-2014/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/christmas-log-cakes/ https://sparklette.net/food/christmas-log-cakes/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2013 11:25:42 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1537

Christmas is a great time to feast, have a party and be merry with loved ones! Every Christmas, the culinary teams at various hotels and restaurants come up with creative cakes and festive favourites to tempt our palates. Wondering what to give your loved ones this Christmas? Here’s a round-up of 20 delicious Christmas log cakes and goodies for a heartwarming get-together with your family and friends. Whether it’s a […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/christmas-log-cakes/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/emicakes-push-pop-cake/ https://sparklette.net/food/emicakes-push-pop-cake/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2013 04:46:22 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1532

Emicakes just came up with these fabulous Push ‘N’ Pop cakes which I find are genius. I love eating cake, but I also shudder at the hassle of having to cut the cake, or the washing up of utensils after eating. With these cakes, you get to eat your favourite cake like a lollipop or an ice cream cone – zero fuss! Push ‘N’ Pop cake S$4.20 You hold each […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/emicakes-push-pop-cake/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/ban-heng-dim-sum-buffet/ https://sparklette.net/food/ban-heng-dim-sum-buffet/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2013 04:34:23 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1530

If you enjoy a vast variety of delicious options for dim sum, Ban Heng Pavilion Restaurant is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. With restaurants located at various country clubs in Singapore, the Ban Heng group is known for its popular wedding banquet venues. At the Harbourfront Centre restaurant, an all you can eat dim sum buffet is served daily. The price is right, the selection is large, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ban-heng-dim-sum-buffet/feed/ 7 https://sparklette.net/food/halloween-afternoon-tea/ https://sparklette.net/food/halloween-afternoon-tea/#respond Sun, 27 Oct 2013 07:29:31 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1524

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. A haunting feast of ghoulish treats is brewing at tcc the connoisseur concerto for Halloween and it will scare you silly. The boutique café chain has a knack for coming up with creative afternoon high tea sets every month. For October, the set is made up of several scary treats decked out in a Halloween theme. Halloween afternoon high tea […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/halloween-afternoon-tea/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/ritz-carlton-superbrunch-buffet/ https://sparklette.net/food/ritz-carlton-superbrunch-buffet/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:26:18 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1520

Gastronomes can tuck in to a wonderfully enticing truffle vintage champagne brunch buffet at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore on Sundays. Served at the Greenhouse restaurant, the felicitous commingling of champagne, truffle and brunch classics will elevate your senses. The restaurant has clearly got the luxe formula down as the brunch attracts an upscale, well-heeled clientèle (we spot mostly expatriates and few locals). Truffle vintage champagne brunch buffet S$168++ per adult, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ritz-carlton-superbrunch-buffet/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/m-hotel-buffet/ https://sparklette.net/food/m-hotel-buffet/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:20:36 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1517

Buffet hunters that are constantly on the prowl for reasonably priced all-you-can-eat spreads should have M Hotel in their address book by now. The business hotel in the central business district of Singapore is home to at least two restaurants – Café 2000 and The Buffet – that dish up a variety of buffets for both lunch and dinner. The Tunch buffet at Café 2000 is a tasty combo of […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/m-hotel-buffet/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/mooncakes-2013/ https://sparklette.net/food/mooncakes-2013/#comments Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:09:03 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1505

Image via Shutterstock As Mid‐Autumn Festival traditions prevail, the age-old mooncakes make a return this season. Avid mooncake fans can anticipate a feast for the senses as various restaurants whip up mooncakes with new, bold flavours, elegantly packaged in beautiful boxes. If you are shopping for a nice gift for business associates, friends and family this mooncake season, or simply for your own indulgence, we round up 10 best mooncakes […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/mooncakes-2013/feed/ 5 https://sparklette.net/food/breadtalk-hello-kitty/ https://sparklette.net/food/breadtalk-hello-kitty/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2013 07:49:31 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1501

BreadTalk has launched a lovely series of Hello Kitty cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts and buns. If you are a fan of the adorable feline character, you will definitely love these Hello Kitty-themed pastry creations. To complete the experience, these pastries are packed in beautiful Hello Kitty cake boxes and packaging. Together Forever (cupcake set) S$5.80 for 2 The Dear Daniel and Hello Kitty couple is featured in this cupcake duo. Both […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/breadtalk-hello-kitty/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/fish-co-new-orleans-cajun-platter/ https://sparklette.net/food/fish-co-new-orleans-cajun-platter/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2013 06:25:32 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1499

One of my favourite places to enjoy casual seafood is Fish & Co.. Personally, I find their cheese-filled Swiss fish and chips to be the best in town (though so far nothing quite trumps the version at The Offshore in Bangkok). During the holy month of Ramadan, the restaurant chain has introduced a special New Orleans Cajun Platter for our Muslim friends when they are breaking fast. I tried out […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/fish-co-new-orleans-cajun-platter/feed/ 0