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Dumpling Festival is just around the corner. Have you indulged in your favourite leaf-wrapped rice treat yet? Like its Chinese cousin – the mooncake, the rice dumpling makes a special appearance during this time of the year in various flavours and forms. While some of us go for the traditional Nyonya dumpling, many restaurants whip up special creations filled with a hefty amount of varied ingredients. Year after year, my […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/fairmont-hotel-szechuan-court-dumplings/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/contest/dian-xiao-er-vouchers-winners/ https://sparklette.net/contest/dian-xiao-er-vouchers-winners/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:56:20 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1409

Last week, we teamed up with traditional Chinese restaurant chain Dian Xiao Er to give away $50 dining vouchers that can be used at any of the restaurant branches. Find out if you are one of the 5 lucky winners! Duck roasted with Ten Wonder herbs from Dian Xiao Er Winners Prize: $50 Dian Xiao Er dining voucher each Adrick Ang Ee Watt Ang Hsin Lei Melissa Chua Clarissa Chen […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/dian-xiao-er-vouchers-winners/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/contest/dian-xiao-er-vouchers-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/dian-xiao-er-vouchers-giveaway/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2012 07:54:35 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1404

Update: This contest has ended. The winners have been announced. If you have watched Chinese martial arts movies or read kung fu novels at some point, you may have noticed that the characters tend to make a pit-stop in guesthouses to replenish their energy after a long journey. In modern days, we can have a taste of these ancient guesthouses at Dian Xiao Er. At this Chinese restaurant chain, diners […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/dian-xiao-er-vouchers-giveaway/feed/ 208 https://sparklette.net/food/how-to-eat-healthy/ https://sparklette.net/food/how-to-eat-healthy/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:21:56 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1362

Many of you who read this blog probably eat out frequently. As much as I love dining out, I have to admit that it isn’t as healthy as home-cooked food. Credit How to eat healthy at home There are several benefits to cooking at home. For instance, we can opt to use healthier oil when cooking our dishes, and try to minimise the amount of salt and sugar used. Furthermore, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/how-to-eat-healthy/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/fairmont-singapore-dumpling/ https://sparklette.net/food/fairmont-singapore-dumpling/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:33:40 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1345

The Dragon Boat Festival – better known to most simply as the “dumpling festival” – is arriving very soon on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. I love my rice dumplings and look forward to enjoying traditional Nyonya dumplings every year. Apart from the conventional rice dumplings, there’s one particular dumpling that I have been raving about since tasting it for the first time in 2011. That is […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/fairmont-singapore-dumpling/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/osteomilk-osteosoy/ https://sparklette.net/food/osteomilk-osteosoy/#respond Sun, 20 May 2012 03:51:00 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1337

When it comes to the skin, collagen is often the buzz word on everyone’s lips. Especially in recent years, I have noticed several interesting products on the market that incorporate collagen, including sweet bottled drinks, Vitagen and even instant coffee! A couple of products that caught my eye are the OsteoMilk and OsteoSoy health beverages made by a company called MarinEx. OsteoMilk ( Halal certified) S$12.80 Retails at FairPrice, OG […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/osteomilk-osteosoy/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/most-expensive-fruits-in-the-world/ https://sparklette.net/food/most-expensive-fruits-in-the-world/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:04:04 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1306

So I’ve just had the most delicious strawberries I’ve had in a while. These are the usual Korean variety that can be easily bought at the supermarket. While eating these strawberries, I suddenly remembered my recent visit to Meidi-ya. This Japanese supermarket located at Liang Court Shopping Centre in Singapore has a section dedicated to fruits that are flown in from Japan. And the prizes are crazy expensive. Honoka strawberries […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/most-expensive-fruits-in-the-world/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/food/sour-sally/ https://sparklette.net/food/sour-sally/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:00:41 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1187

For the health-conscious dessert lovers that are seeking a delicious, heart-healthy snack, this one’s for you. Sour Sally, the Indonesian brand of frozen yoghurt, has opened its first international outlet in Singapore at Wisma Atria. The soft-serve frozen yoghurt served here is extremely healthful and boasts a fat-free content. Step into the froyo outlet and you would be greeted by images of the bubbly and fun-loving Sour Sally character, which […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/sour-sally/feed/ 3 https://sparklette.net/food/cacao7/ https://sparklette.net/food/cacao7/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:00:35 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1184

Searching for a healthful, all-natural treat that will satisfy your chocolate cravings? Look no further than Cacao7. The dessert bar at Orchard Central, Singapore, offers a range of organic and low-carbohydrate dark chocolates and sweet treats. Using only specially-imported Ecuadorian Arriba beans (USDA certified organic and fair trade product) and Whey Low (all-natural patented sweetener with 75 percent lower glycemic index, carbohydrates and calories than sugar), Cacao7 succeeds in creating […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/cacao7/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/travel/malaysia/tang-shifu/ https://sparklette.net/travel/malaysia/tang-shifu/#comments Sat, 25 Jun 2011 03:00:50 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1177

Mee sua with dried scallops and abalone slices (RM12.90) You have seen our fish ball noodle meal at Ah Koong Restaurant in Taman Sentosa, Malaysia, followed by a sumptuous seafood feast at Jade Garden Seafood Corner in Sungei Rengit, Pengerang. After all the indulgent food, it is time for a healthier meal! Our Johor food trail ends off at the Tang Shifu restaurant in Jusco, Tebrau City. Tang Shifu promises […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/malaysia/tang-shifu/feed/ 3 https://sparklette.net/food/fairmont-szechuan-court-dumplings/ https://sparklette.net/food/fairmont-szechuan-court-dumplings/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 03:00:21 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1149

I have just been Kung Pow-wowed, and that’s putting it mildly. If you would like to treat yourself to some seriously good dumplings this Dragon Boat Festival, look no further than Fairmont Singapore‘s lot of wholesome dumplings. Made of glutinous rice and wrapped in bamboo leaves, these sticky delights from Szechuan Court come packed with an assortment of savoury fillings that will impress. After enjoying a couple of the Fairmont […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/fairmont-szechuan-court-dumplings/feed/ 6 https://sparklette.net/food/singapore-organic-restaurants/ https://sparklette.net/food/singapore-organic-restaurants/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 03:00:25 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1146

Whether you like your beef to be grass-fed, grain-fed, organic, or you’d prefer your beef be a carrot, the best organic restaurants and best vegetarian restaurants in Singapore can make it happen. Enjoy these rawfully good food at the various organic eateries around the island. If you’re in the mood for a soy laksa, avocado hand roll or vegetable cake, you’ll find it at some of Singapore’s finest organic restaurants. […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/singapore-organic-restaurants/feed/ 6 https://sparklette.net/food/vegetarian-restaurants/ https://sparklette.net/food/vegetarian-restaurants/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:00:52 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1081

In this era where going green is becoming the latest fad around the world, vegetarian and organic cuisines are undergoing a tremendous change and evolution. There are more than 500 vegetarian establishments in Singapore and the number is still growing! I believe nowhere in the world can we find so many vegetarian eateries within such a small island. To discover the beauty of vegetarian food, here is a list of […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/vegetarian-restaurants/feed/ 12 https://sparklette.net/food/eden-sanctuary-floral-cafe/ https://sparklette.net/food/eden-sanctuary-floral-cafe/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:00:54 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=983

What colour is your food? Do you know that certain foods can be classified into colour groups such as red, green and purple, and that you can reap different health benefits from each colour? At Eden Sanctuary Floral Cafe in China Square Central, meals can be personalised based on individual preferences and customised according to dietary requirements. In the 5-course meal, Chef Clement Ronald Ng painstakingly puts together each dish […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/eden-sanctuary-floral-cafe/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/food/dian-xiao-er/ https://sparklette.net/food/dian-xiao-er/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:08:23 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=981

Each time we pass by a Dian Xiao Er restaurant, we would do a double take. Unlike your typical Chinese restaurants that tend to go for a classy or modern look these days, the decor here is decked out like a traditional Chinese inn. Even the staff are dressed in costumes from that era! Whether it is the brick walls, the square-shaped wooden tables and chairs, or the rows of […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/dian-xiao-er/feed/ 20 https://sparklette.net/food/sentosa-garden/ https://sparklette.net/food/sentosa-garden/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:52:13 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=950

I really enjoy eating, as I’m sure most people do. Thanks to increased awareness and better education on the importance of nutrition, we are becoming more sophisticated consumers. During chow hours, you would probably go for the heart-healthy and waist-friendly kind of food. At The Sentosa Resort & Spa (not to be confused with the new Resorts World Sentosa), one of its restaurants, aptly named The Garden, encourages conscious dining. […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/sentosa-garden/feed/ 15 https://sparklette.net/food/aj-piri-piri-chicken/ https://sparklette.net/food/aj-piri-piri-chicken/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:46:23 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=851

How does this sound to you: a well marinaded and perfectly grilled chicken, drenched in a fiery hot African sauce? I don’t know about you, but that sure made me salivate! As soon as I hear that the UK fast food chain, AJ’s Piri Piri Chicken, has set up its first franchise outlet in Singapore that promises to bring us the aforementioned chicken, I make a mad rush down to […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/aj-piri-piri-chicken/feed/ 28 https://sparklette.net/food/tcc-pasta/ https://sparklette.net/food/tcc-pasta/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:30:19 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=848

Do you live to eat or eat to live? For me, any food that doesn’t taste good just isn’t worth having. satay, grilled stingray, or a good curry. These are the kind of food that would keep me happy for a long time, but they are also undeniably sinful. Are scrumptious food always this unhealthful? That brings me to the point of this post. Although it may be rare (to […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/tcc-pasta/feed/ 15 https://sparklette.net/food/organic-cafe-xperience/ https://sparklette.net/food/organic-cafe-xperience/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:41:20 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=825

Fancy going healthy? In these stressful times, it’s more important than ever that we are mindful of what we eat. But just mention health food and the mind automatically conjures up images of bland, flavourless dishes that are more vegetable than anything else. Hardly appetising! Personally, I don’t believe in eating something just to reap the health benefits – it should actually taste good! Here’s where restaurants like The Organic […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/organic-cafe-xperience/feed/ 10