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Sakura's Seafood in a Bucket @ Clementi Woods Park, Singapore

Seafood aficionados will be delighted to know that Sakura International Buffet (Sakura) is proud to announce its newest flavourful creation, Seafood in a Bucket. It features a medley of seafood, including the glorious Boston Lobster where it is live and only cooked à la minute, ensuring its freshness. It is a rendition that pays homage to the flavours of Singapore. The chefs have created a version that caters specifically to local palates.

The Seafood in a Bucket is prepared using the court-bouillon style and comes with a choice of two dipping sauces: Spicy Saucy and Classic Garlic Herb Butter. Both of these sauces are artisanal and prepared by the chefs at respective outlets. Relish the sweetness, tang and fieriness of the spicy sauce all at once. The garlic herb butter sauce has a creamy consistency, and the herbs enliven with their fragrances. I would go with Classic Garlic Herb Butter any time!

The outlet’s revamped interior exudes a chic, modern-city vibe. The juxtaposition of this chic décor with the rustic, street feel of the newly added DIY Thai counters only adds another layer to the outlet’s charm.

Other than the launch of Seafood in a Bucket as part of Sakura’s buffet, Sakura has also unveiled the newly revamped outlet at Clementi Woods, which now doles out a fine range of classics from countries like Japan (sushi & sashimi), Italy (Pizza & Pasta) and Hong Kong (Birdnest Egg Tarts), Thailand, the US, France and Singapore (Chicken Rice & Laska).

Among the spread, there are three new DIY counters added to enhance the dining experience. The Som Tum station comes with a selection of coriander and roasted peanuts, among others. These papaya salads make perfect starters! The Kuai Tiao Neua where you can feast in a bowl of Thai beef noodles complete with beef slices, brisket and many more.

Last but not least, cap off your meal with the crispy Belgian waffles station or enjoy the Belgian Chocolate Häagen-Dazs, which is accompanied by a lusciously warm molten lava cake.

Add: 93A Clementi Road, Clementi Woods Park, Singapore129781

Operating Hours:

Daily: 12pm - 2:30pm, 6pm - 9:30pm

www.facebook.com/sakurainternationalbuffet/

..Hosted Meal..

Sunday, January 31, 2016
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Rabbit Owl Depot @ North Bridge Road | Bugis, Singapore

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A major throwback to this hidden gem for me, although it’s situation behind/opposite National Library Singapore along North Bridge Road. The reason is I hardly walk beyond the library haahaa! I'm missing out biggie especially when they are having promotions that sounds really enticing, check it out here.

Rabbit Owl Depot is house in a small and cosy setting with rabbit and owl decorations in every corner. They are known for their signature Snowflakes waffles, their waffles leads towards the crispier version with a slight fluff within the pockets. Another reason that got me coming back would be their freshly made artisan ice cream, like one of my all-time favourite flavour; Black Sesame! Over here, I've got Snowflakes Waffles with Ice Cream | $9.50 and a additional scoop of Ice Cream | $3.

Add: 420 North Bridge Road, #01-06, S188727

Opening Hours:

Mon - Thu: 12pm - 10pm

Fri - Sat: 12pm - 11pm

Sun: Closed

www.facebook.com/rabbitowldepot/

Saturday, January 30, 2016
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Salted Egg Yolk Chinese New Year Goodies 2016

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This year’s hype got to be Salted Egg Yolk, that’s why I have decided to come up with all the goodies I have received this month. The brands are Peony Jade, Pies & Coffee, and lastly the Salted Egg Yolk Potato Chips from Vivienne.

Credit: Peony Jade

PEONY JADE'S MONKEY MAGIC FESTIVAL

Kickstarted my Chinese New Year munching with Peony Jade’s traditional home-made prosperity nyonya cookies, Salted Egg Yolk Cookies and Almond Flakes with Goji Berries Cookies [$32.88/tin each]. These two are among the new flavours available this year, the other flavours includes Butter Coffee Caramel, Fragrant Lychee and Lemongrass Cereal Prawn Cookies.

The Salted Egg Yolk ones are soft and crumbling which melts in your mouth, and it comes with a subtle Salted Egg Yolk flavour, definitely my pick! On the other hand, Almond Flakes with Goji Berries ones are crunchy with pieces of chewy goji berries. The freshly hand-crafted cookies and pastries are now available at Takashimaya’s annual Lunar New Year Festive Market at B2’s atrium until 7 February 2016.

On top of the cookies, Peony Jade has come up with a selection of 2016 Chinese New Year artful creations, takeaways and menus from 14 January to 22 February 2016, at the Keppel Club and Clarke Quay branches.

Website: http://peonyjade.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeonyJadeRestaurant

..Courtesy of Peony Jade..

Credit: Pies & Coffee

PIES & COFFEE

Introducing Pies & Coffee’s Chinese New Year cookies in Salted Egg Yolk, Parmesan Cheese, Green Pea Cashew, and Pineapple Parmesan Tarts. These cookies can be purchase individually or as a bundle, the sample platter I received consist of all four flavours together. Salted Egg Yolk and Green Pea Cashew ones pleases my palette more :)

- Salted Egg Yolk Cookies [$22 | approx. 420g] are made with butter pastry, corn flour and morsels of salted eggs, the cookies are flavourful and fragrant. Slight hint of Salted Egg Yolk flavour and melts in your mouth texture, yet crunchy on the first bite.

- Parmesan Cheese Cookies [$22 | approx. 360g] are traditional butter cookies baked with egg yolk and parmesan cheese, both of which lend a robust flavour and boasting a crisp and ethereal texture. This is meant for those who fancy parmesan cheese.

- Green Pea Cashew Cookies [$22 | approx. 460g] are made from roasted green peas and cashew nuts. A very nutty texture with traces of real green pea bits.

- Pineapple Parmesan Tarts [$22 | approx. 450g] are homemade tarts with chewy pineapple fillings and parmesan cheese, enlivened with aromatic spices and then hand-rolled into a soft butter pastry, that’s why you’ll need to pop the whole piece into your mouth to prevent falling crumbs.

The Happiness Bundle [$38.80 | approx. 820g in square boxes] and Prosperity Bundle [$78.80 | approx. 1.6kg in round boxes] are packed with all four cookies for the ultimate enjoyment. Coming in an exquisite package that befits the Lunar New Year spirit.

Pies & Coffee privilege card members get to enjoy 10% discount of on these cookies (except the Happiness and Prosperity Bundles). You can get your hands on these cookies from their braches - Robertson Walk, The Grandstand, Rochester Mall and Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC).

Website: www.piesncoffee.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/piesncoffee.sg/

..Courtesy of Pies & Coffee..

THE GOLDEN DUCK

The brand goes by “re-imagination of the ever-popular, traditional Asian flavour that is synonymous with dishes served at festivities, banquets and celebrations.” All products are hand-crafted by their chefs daily so we can only taste the freshest Taiwanese flavour and culture.

This Gourmet Taiwanese Salted Egg Yolk Potato Chips [$7 | Single-serve foil packet] are made using the oh-so-addictive Taiwanese Salted Egg recipe which includes curry leaves, hence expect a little spiciness at the aftertaste. It is then coated onto hand-crafted potato crisps and baked to golden perfection. Single-serve foil packet for personal indulgence, best consumed within four weeks but once opened try to finish it within a week or less (even though it’s resealable) if not it’ll lose the freshness. Thank you Vivienne for sharing this goodness with me!

You can get yours via their website now.

Website: www.tgdsingapore.com | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TGDSG/