GIVEAWAY: Italiano Culinary Workshop

Celestial Delish's readers will win 2 pairs of passes (worth $50++ per pair) for a Gusto Italiano Culinary Masterclass by Chef Denis Lucchi of Buona Terra.

Happy Birthday Hazel

I have been blogging for quite sometime, one of the good thing that ever happen to me ain't the prizes I won in competitions, neither is the fame or popularity, but the friendship I earn. Met some really nice people, and some became closer than just blogging friends.

Afternoon Tea at The Halia, Singapore Botanic Gardens

The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens
Venue: 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden (enter via Tyersall Avenue) Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259569
Contact: +65 8444 1148 (Reservations not accepted for brunch and tea)
Opening Hours:  Lunch – Mondays to Fridays, 12 noon to 4pm
                        Brunch – Saturdays, Sundays & PHs, 10am to 4pm
                        Tea – Saturdays, Sundays and PHs, 3pm to 5pm
                        Dinner – Daily, 630pm to 11pm (last seating at 10pm)
Website: www.thehalia.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaliaSingaporeBotanicGardens


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Halia (Malay word for ginger) restaurant is a modern European restaurant tucked away in the lush foliage of the Ginger Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Sharing one’s culture through food

Last weekend I was invited to Stefan and Daniela (a German expat couple) home for an exclusive dinner in the bid of sharing one’s culture through food.

An Open Dinner Invitation to Singaporeans

I stumble across this video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KhVB42QkAM, a German couple opening their door to local (Singaporean) to understand their culture through authentic home-cooked food straight from their kitchen.

Goldleaf Restaurant (New Taiwan Porridge)

Goldleaf Restaurant
Venue: 110 Amoy Street, #01-00, Singapore 069930
Contact: +65 6324 8310
Opening Hours: Daily 11.30am - 2.30pm, 6.00pm - 12.00am
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Goldleaf-Restaurant


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Goldleaf Restaurant (formally known as New Taiwan Porridge Restaurant) is a Taiwanese-Singaporean restaurant conceptualised.

Liang Court Food Trail + Bento Accessories Sets Giveaway (CLOSED)

Liang Court beckons all food lovers once again with Oishii @ Liang Court, involving their most popular eateries. Sample set-meals at three different F&B outlets for $30 at any of their 12 participating shops. The first shop has been pre-selected, you can choose your second and third stops from any of the remaining 12 shops. Complete the experience at Thirsty The Beer Shop, where you can enjoy a beer worth $6.50 from the over 60 international brews! Diners under 18 years old will receive a can of non-alcoholic drink.

Food trails is happening on every Wednesdays (17, 24, 31 Jul & 7 Aug). If you haven't hear about them, you still have a chance to participate in the last food trail on 7 August.

Foodpanda.sg + Giveaway (CLOSED)

I do enjoy cooking and wish I have all the time in the world to cook everyday for every meal. Unfortunately time is not in my favor all the time. There are also days when I am too lazy especially after a hectic day at work. Other days, we just want to pamper ourselves with nice dine out food, without the crowd.

If you are like me, you will be pleased to know Foodpanda is here to rescue!

Macro Photography @ Marang Trail

We have been shooting so much food that we almost forgotten it was macro photography that inspire us to invest in a DSLR. The interest did not die off, it was just forgotten.

OmySBA 2013 - We WON the Best Cooking Blog!!

(Photo Credit to Omy)

Last Saturday, 6th July 2013 the Singapore Blog Awards 2013 celebrate its glorious 6th year with a 60s Fever theme at Shanghai Dolly. The Singapore Blog Awards is organised by omy.sg, Singapore Press Holdings' leading bilingual news and entertainment portal, and presented by Panasonic.

Canon Photomarathon XI 2013

(Photo Credit to Canon)

The region's largest photo competition - Canon PhotoMarathon has kick off for the 11th consecutive year on 6th July 2013.

We are one of the many who join the photo competition that challenges participants to create photographic masterpieces in line with assigned themes - under time pressure. This is the FIRST time we joined such event, together with Hazel of Aimakan, we stretch our creativity and endurance in this full-day event.

Pizza Hut Celebrates Pasta Dedication with New Campaign

Pizza Hut
Venue: 180 Kitchener Road, #01-19/21 City Square Mall, Singapore 208539
Contact: +65 6235 3535 | 6509 1038
Opening Hours: Daily 11.00am to 10.00pm
Website: www.pizzahut.com.sg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PizzaHutSingapore


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Pizza Hut today unveiled Pasta Hut, a special promotion campaign that focuses on rewarding loyal and new pasta fans. For the first time in Singapore, Pizza Hut will change its branding at its City Square Mall outlet from 29 June to 2 July 2013 and provide a preview tasting of new pasta dishes.

Clams en Papillote with Potatoes & Peas

Cooking en papillote is a French cooking method which means "in parchment". It encloses the food in an envelope, employing steaming and braising as the food cooks itself in liquid. Cooking by this method infuses the entire packet with the herbs, wine, and vegetables. The food cooks and steam by itself without drying out. It's also healthier, because the method requires little or no oil.

Apple Pastille Samosa

I learn about this recipe during the Panasonic Cooking Workshop a couple of weeks back. Beside the Farmer Pie, this is another recipe I really like.

Farmer Pie

Cottage pie (beef), shepherd's pie (lamb), farmer pie (chicken) is traditionally made with leftover roast meat, but today it is more often made with fresh minced or rich ground meat/poultry stew topped with fluffy spuds then baked until the top layer is lightly browned. It makes a nice hearty breakfast or brunch.

Steamed Salmon with Tomato Basil Couscous

Rice cooker - yea or nay? Everyone who loves to cook at home will definitely enjoy the luxury brands of different kitchen appliance, no? Pot for soup, pot for stewing, different size and shape of frying pan etc. Unfortunately not many has the space for storage, especially if you are living in a rented place.

Tomato Basil Soup (番茄九层塔湯)

Although food bloggers love to eat, but we are caution about our diet as much as everyone else. Especially if we have lots of tasting, we grow side way faster than expected. To maintain my figure, I avoid taking rice for dinner and soup is my favourite choice. Sadly, I don't have time to boil the soups for hours after work and watching the fire can be a pain in the ass at time, don't you agree?

Not anymore, after I try making soup with Panasonic Rice Cooker. I can stir-fry the ingredients in it, dump everything in, program to FAST/SLOW Cook, close the lid, have a shower, shake my leg and ta-da, the soup is ready!

Baked Carrot Cake using Panasonic Rice Cooker (红萝卜蛋糕)

Honestly, I have never bake a cake using a rice cooker even thou I have heard people doing so. Why? Cause I have a oven at home? I mean, seriously, do you boil your soup in a rice cooker when you have the pot? (well, we did and we shall post the recipe in the next post!)

Homemade Vegetable Stock

This is not the ultra-pungent stock, but light and mild in flavor. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes to extract the maximum flavor from the vegetables. It is light yet flavourful. The vegetable stock is, in my opinion, the most versatile stock because it is flavorful enough (and healthy) to create stews, soups, pasta and other flavouring of food.

Panasonic Cooking Workshop at Onaka Restaurant

If you still don't know yet, we are the 10 finalist list for Singapore Blog Awards 2013 Panasonic Best Cooking Blog!

Shatec 4-Course Dinner Anniversary Menu

Recipes - A Bistro by Shatec
Venue: 100 High Street, #01-03 The Treasury, Singapore 179434
Contact: +65 6415 3505 / 6415 3503
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 9.00am - 10.00pm (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)
Website: www.recipesbyshatec.sg/


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Shatec, one of Singapore's largest and most established training institutes for the hospitality and tourism industries, is pleased to announce that it will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary on 2 July 2013.

Spicy Thai @ The Line, Shangri-La Hotel

The Line, Shangri-La Hotel
Venue: 22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350
Contact: +65 6213 4398 | dining.sls@shangri-la.com
Opening Hours: Lunch (Mon - Fri) 12.00pm - 2.30pm, (Sat, Sun, PH) 12.00pm - 3.00pm | Dinner (Daily) 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Website: www.shangri-la.com/singapore/shangrila/dining/restaurants/the-line/


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The 16 theatrical kitchens of The Line will transformed into a bustling and energetic Thai Food market from 17 to 26 May 2013.

Sushi Tei Spring is Springing Promotion

Sushi Tei @ Ngee Ann City
Venue: 391 Orchard Road, #05-30/31 Podium Block Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238873
Contact: +65 6737 8878
Opening Hours: Daily 11.30am - 10.30pm
Website: www.sushitei.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SushiTei.Singapore


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Sushi Tei chain of restaurants has been serving up authentic Japanese cuisine to food aficionados in Singapore since 1994. In addition to an unwavering dedication towards the freshness and quality of food served to customers, Sushi Tei is committed towards service and presentation. While each and every Sushi Tei restaurant is uniquely designed with its own concept,

CocoNurture Coconut Products

Coconurture carries a full line of coconut products such as confectionery, food, shampoo, and massage oils. They are Cold - pressed, Unrefined, Genuine and Organic.

What is the different of organic virgin coconut oil and the normal cooking oil? The organic virgin coconut oil is chemical and additive free making it the purest form of coconut oil. It can be an replacement for butter.lard in its solid form - greasing pans, pie crusts etc. Replacement for various oils in liquid form for baking, cooking, sauteing, etc. Added to smoothies as nutritional supplement.

Boxing Crab Mother's Day Promotion

The Boxing Crab
Venue: 80 Siloso Road, Singapore 098969
Contact: +65 6274 7760
Opening Hours: Daily 11.00am - 11.00pm
Website: www.foodjunction.com/brands/restaurant/the-boxing-crab
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBoxingCrab


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(As I have visited and post on this place, I shall not repeat - click here to find out more about the restaurant and what other delicious food they are serving @ www.celestialdelish.com/2012/12/the-boxing-crab-sentosa)


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There are two sets of Mother's Day menu available at Boxing Crab $328++ for 4 persons or $428++ for 6 persons from 1 to 12 May 2013.

Breadtalk Mother's Day Cake

Mother's Day is just around the corner, show your Mum how much you care with BreadTalk’s Garden of Love Cakes from 2nd to 12th May 2013!

Hainanese Chicken Rice (海南鸡饭)

Hainanese chicken rice is a perennial favourite Hawker dish among locals and tourists alike. Delicately poached succulent chicken infused with ginger, fragrant steamed rice and accompanied with tangy chilli sauce for that extra kick. OoooooOOoo.... Mmmmmm....

Lavish Your Mother with Great Food @ Medzs

MEDZS @ Orchard Central
Venue: 181 Orchard Road, #B2-01 to 03 / #B2-30 to 43 Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Contact: +65 6238 9028
Opening Hours: Daily 11.00am - 11.00pm
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MEDZS.SimplyMediterranean


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The 200-seat self-service dining restaurant, located at Orchard Central, is the first restaurant in Singapore to serve up various Mediterranean fare – such as Spanish, Moroccan, French, Turkish and Greek − in a one-stop, integrated open dining concept, providing a colourful, exotic dining experience

FREE workshops by SHATEC

As part of the 30th Anniversary celebrations, SHATEC is pleased to announce one-off FREE public workshops to provide insights into the training courses at SHATEC.

Green Radish Carrot Soup

This sweet and savory soup is rich in vitamin C and minerals. It boasts the ability to benefit the spleen and throat, dispels inner heat, nourishes lungs, purges toxins and enhances radiance.

Chinese likes to use pork ribs for making soup, however in this recipe we use pork backbones. Not only it enhance the soup flavour, but also compensates for the cooling nature of the green radish and carrot, while replenishes calcium.

Beanstro @ Ngee Ann City

Beanstro @ Ngee Ann City
Venue: 391 Orchard Road, #B1-37 Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238872
Contact: +65 6235 1610
Opening Hours: Daily 8.00am - 11.00pm
Website: www.coffeebean.com.sg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/coffeebean.sg


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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has open its second Beanstro, on 19 February 2013. A traditional California style with an added contemporary feel casual dining restaurant at the heart of Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City.

Dang Gui Chuan Gong Blood Nourishing Soup

The Chinese always believed that blood is a woman's lifeline and many have depended on the traditional "herbal blood tonics" to enhance one's health and looks. Beside the herbals tonics, chicken is also an excellent food tonic for the physique. When the two are combined, it becomes an excellent recipe for a great beauty in the making.

Mandarin Orange Chicken

15 days of Chinese New Year has come to an end. What do you do with the surplus of mandarin oranges? There are so much to do with them, bake it, cook it, juice it, and even freeze it!

This recipe has lots of flavor yet so simple. It combines juicy, effervescent mandarin orange, an irresistible hint of chilli, lively tart taste and natural sweetness from the orange. A distinctively Eastern flair!

Paddington House of Pancakes @ City Square Mall

Paddington House of Pancakes
Venue: 180 Kitchener Road, #02-3/36 City Square Mall, Singapore 208539
Contact: +65 6612 9029
Website: http://paddingtonpancakes.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PaddingtonPancakes


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The founders' passion and love for pancakes resulted in the birth of the very first of its kind specialty pancake restaurant in Asia.

The Malaysia franchise, is an all day full dining restaurant serving everything all about pancakes. From hundreds of world favourites, they’ve narrowed it down to a hundred, leaving you wanting to try them all!

Chinese New Year Longevity Noodles 长寿面

There are so much food Symbolism for Chinese festive celebrations that I could never keep up or remember them all. The symbolic significance of a food may be based on its appearance or on how the Chinese word sounds.

Nana’s Green Tea Cafe + Giveaway (CLOSED)

Nana's Green Tea Cafe
Venue: 68 Orchard Road, #02-80/82 The Atrium @ Orchard, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Contact: +65 6684 4312
Website: www.nanaha.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NanasGreenTea


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The modern cuisine, inspired by Japanese Tea ceremonies is a new hotspot in the latest shopping experience in the heart of the city at Plaza Singapura.

Sun Ray Cafe

Sun Ray Cafe
Venue: 79 Brighton Crescent (Serangoon Garden), Singapore 559218
Contact: +65 6283 8700
Website: www.sunray.sg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SunRayCafeSG


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Located in the vicinity of Serangoon Garden, sits a pet-friendly, casual dining cafe, known as Sun Ray Cafe. The owner started the cafe with two part time staff in December 2010. The hard work and passion escalates to what they are today.

Cornflakes Cookies 玉米片曲奇

An all time favourite for festive season and tea-time treat. Buttery, crispy, and studded with crunchy flakes.

Peanut Cookies 花生饼

I've seen many fellow bloggers who made this super easy but highly addictive snack for the coming Chinese New Year. Every Chinese New Year goodies has an auspicious meaning and this stalwart of CNY peanut cookie symbolise longevity.

Pineapple Tarts 黄梨酥

This Chinese New Year delicacy is a MUST have in all household. Other that the delicious buttery crust and sweet pineapple jam, the tarts also hold an auspicious meaning. The pineapple, Ong Lai (旺来) in Hokkien literally means "fortune or prosperity comes". Thus it is believed that pineapple is a lucky fruit that makes one prosperous.

The Abundance Pot 吉祥八宝

Every year I have TWO reunion dinner, one at my granny's place where the whole entire family will gather around at a super long table to savour the precious moments of happiness together. Each family/single are suppose to prepare/buy a dish, we share the burden so that no one is being overly drain preparing the dinner. Usually we have the reunion dinner 1-2 weeks before Chinese New Year eve so that the married couples can have the reunion dinner with their own family on the actual day.

Homemade Reunion Delights made with MAGGI

I missed the heart-warming memories where I was greeted by the wafting aroma of my mum homemade food everyday when I am home. After marriage, we eat out most of the time as we were too busy/tired to cook.

Recently I have received a Chinese New Year Gift Pack from MAGGI®, which motivate me to whip up a tasty homemade meal to delight my family members for our reunion dinner.

Dishonest Merchant - Quik Snack

I was browsing through http://www.streetdeal.sg/ this morning and found my love letter (Kueh Belandah) photo used in advertising for Quik Snack.

Soup Broth Asia + GIVEAWAY (CLOSED)

Soup Broth Asia
Venue: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-62 Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Contact: +65 6338 6909
Opening Hours: Sun to Thur 11am - 10pm | Fri & Sat 11am - 10.30pm
Website: www.soupbrothasia.com


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The contemporary Soup Broth Asia is established by The Soup Spoon (a leading soup chain in Singapore since 2002) in August 2010.

The 60-seater outlet offer an exciting variety of the best homemade delicious Asian soups with everything made fresh from the kitchen with No MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) added!!

Home Remedy - Ginger Tea (黑糖薑茶)

Hubby's digestive process is a little "out of functioning". He has been complaining of bloated stomach and like it's gonna explode anytime! Since he refuse to visit a doctor (men hates visiting the clinic, don't they?), I shall give him home remedy - ginger tea.

Ginger tea is good for alleviating bloated stomach, upset stomach, aids digestion, reduce nausea, and common cold. It’s also a soothing tea for cold days.