Din Tai Fung Limited Edition Canvas Tote And Red Bean Rice Dumplings

Photo Credit:- Din Tai Fung

For the month of May, patrons who dine at Din Tai Fung (鼎泰豐) would be able to receive a complementary Limited Edition Canvas Tote (worth S$12.90 each) to encourage dinners to go green. These totes featured calligraphic inspired prints of the restaurant's award-winning Steamed Pork Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) and it will be available in four different colours each week starting from 1st May.

Photo Credit:- Din Tai Fung

This complimentary Canvas Tote is entitled for diners who spend a  minimum of S$100.00  but the totes can also be purchased at S$7.90 each with any S$50.00 spend at Din Tai Fung. Furthermore, to reward dinners for their go green efforts, they will receive a 5% discount off from their total takeaway bill when they use the tote at Din Tai Fung between 01 May - 31st December 2013.

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In June in order to celebrate Dragon Boat Festive (端午节), Din Tai Fung's popular Red Bean Rice Dumplings (豆沙粽) is back upon demand too. Same as previous years, these dumplings are specially air-flown from Taiwan and there are made using top grade Taiwan pearl rice together with generous filling of fragrant red bean paste in a pillow-shaped.

Photo Credit: Din Tai Fung

Just for your information, OCBC Cardmembers will receive a complimentary Red Bean Rice Dumpling (worth S$4.80) with a minimum spend of S$80.00 at Din Tai Fung between 01 - 30 June 2013. Whereas for non-cardmembers a minimum of S$90.00 spend will be required in order to entitle the complimentary treat .

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Mother's Day Cake From Icing Room plus Giveaway

Photo credit: The Icing Room

This coming Mother's Day, The Icing Room introduce two special design cakes to pamper all mothers who plays the most important role in their family. These two elegance cakes are known as Perfect Mum (top) and Say It with Love (bottom) at a regular price of S$29.00 each which can be served up to 6.

And if you place your pre-order of the Mother's Day Cake(s) mentioned above from 02nd - 09th May 2013, you could also enjoy a 20% discount off plus received an adorable lollicake from The Icing Room.

Photo credit: The Icing Room

Perfect Mum - Strawberry cake made from classic vanilla chiffon and layered with strawberry mousse and jelly. 

Photo credit: The Icing Room

Say It with Love - Made from light and fluffy vanilla chiffon that filled with cocktail fruits and heavenly Chantilly cream which represent the tender sweetness that a mother showers on her children.

On top of that from 12th April 2013 onwards, lovely treats from The Icing Room would be made available from their new delivery website @http://theicingroomdelivery.com.sg/ so that it would be a breeze to order your cake(s) and get it delivered to your doorstep.

MOTHER'S DAY CAKE GIVEAWAY

Thanks to The Icing Room, we are giving away a voucher worth S$29.00 to 1 Lucky readers/followers of Cuisine Paradise to redeem the "Prefect Mum" Cake starting from 02 May - 09 May 2013.

To participate:-
1. LIKE and SHARE this photo on Facebook. (remember to leave a comment that you have liked and shared)

2. Leave a comment at this post sharing one of your favourite homecook dish that you wish to learn from your mum?

Terms And Conditions 
* This giveaway ends on Monday, 29 April 2013 (2.00pm, Singapore time).
* Only for readers living in SINGAPORE.
* Participants must follow the instructions mentioned above to be eligible for the giveaway.
* Please leave a valid email address when filling out the comment form so that we can contact you immediately if you are the winners.


[UPDATED ON:- 30 April 2013]

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Tea Cappuccinos From The Coffee Bean And Tea Leaf

This coming 08 April, all The Coffee Bean And Tea Leaf outlets will be launching their new Tea Cappuccinos which consists freshly brewed tea concoctions layered with silky milk foam and drizzled with delicious vanilla bean sauce.  For your information, the Tea Cappuccinos are available in three flavours such as Chai, Scottish Breakfast and Anniversary Blend Tea.

To start with you can choose either the tasty Scottish Breakfast to perk up your dull morning or some soothingly spicy Chai to relax your day. Whereas for a more heritage flavour, perhaps Anniversary Blend which combines white, green, oolong and black premium tea that infused with natural Acai Berry would be great for you. So fo a short period between 08 April 2013 - 25 May 2013, you may want to pick up a cup of the Tea Cappuccinos with your choice of from any of the 3 mentioned flavour at S$6.00 each.

For me I would definitely like to go for the Chai Cappuccino because I am a big fan of Chai tea!

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Egg-citing free breakfast with McDonald's National Breakfast Day

Photo source: McDonald's

On Monday, 18 March 2013; 121 McDonald’s restaurants in Singapore will participate in National Breakfast Day (a regional McDonald's initiative) by giving away over 100,000 FREE Egg McMuffins, as part of Singapore’s (and the world’s) largest ever breakfast giveaway.

Each participating McDonald restaurant in Singapore will be giving away 1,000 FREE Egg McMuffins to customers on a first-come, first-served basis. So that's a total of about more than 100,000 free Egg McMuffins plus another about 5 million Egg McMuffins will be given out free in 5000 other McDonald restaurants in Asia, Middle East and Africa to celebrate this first McDonald National Breakfast Day activity. 

Photo Source: McDonald's

Date: Monday, 18 March 2013

Location: Across 121 McDonald’s restaurants in Singapore

(Click HERE for list of participating outlets)

Time: 5.00am – 10.00am, except these locations

Photo Source: McDonald's

So gear up yourself together with your friends or family members and make your way down to the nearest participated McDonald outlets on 18 March between 5.00am - 10.00am (consider to go early to avoid the crowds) and enjoy your FREE Egg McMuffin to kick off your Monday blue. More details can be found at http://www.mcdonalds.com.sg/

Video Source: McDonald's

Enjoy your Egg-citing Breakfast with McDonald!!!!

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[Sponsored Post] NANA's Green Tea Week Day Set Lunch

Nanaʼs Green Tea Café is offering a special lunch set which is available on weekday from 11.00am - 2.30pm at an affordable price of S$13.90 with a whole list of choices to choose from. And each lunch set comes with a complimentary drink and a main course of your choice. Consumers gets to choose any kind of beverages below S$8.00, ranging fromHoji, Matcha, Azuki to other beverages from the menu. On top of that, their signature dishes such as Salmon Don, Locomoko Don and Mushi-Dori Goma Dare Udon will also be available too. (read more about Nana's Green Tea Cafe from my previous post here)

Thanks to NANA's Green Tea Cafe, Cuisine Paradise has 5 Lunch Set Vouchers (worth S$13.90 each) to giveaway to five lucky readers.

How To Win:-
1. Like Nana's Green Tea Cafe on facebook page HERE;

2. Click LIKE and SHARE the above photo over at Cuisine Paradise Facebook Page (here); AND

3. Leaving a comment (on facebook) that sharing with us your favourite matcha drinks/dessert .

Closing Date: 07 February 2013 (Thursday), 5.00PM
*Giveaway is open to those reside in SINGAPORE only and with a valid mailing address.

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ToTT-ful Christmas Sale

Christmas is just about 3 weeks around the corner and from now till 25 December 2012. During this period ToTT Christmas Sale not only features exciting new products in the store but also their promotions on bundled Christmas Gift Sets, 50% discounts on selected Cooking Classes as well as their exciting new Christmas Menu (shown below) at the ToTT Bistro.

Below are some of brief run through and highlights on ToTT Christmas Sale but you could read up more on their website here.

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Pizza Perfector (UP S$249.00; Sale Price: S$199.00) from Theo And Co is a new addition to ToTT store with it's easy‐to‐use, electronic, countertop pizza cooker which designed and used by master pizza chef, Theo Kalogeracos.

This electric pizza oven features a rotating tray with an upper and lower heating element for even cooking. On top of that, it also comes with an automatic timer switches which off when the pizza is done in approximately 10 minutes in order to ensure flawlessly cooked pizza.

EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS GIFT SETS

And for this Christmas, ToTT has put together bundled Christmas Gift Sets, which feature up to 50% Discount, to cater to individuals with different cooking and hosting preferences.

Under the Cook Gift Sets, the bundled set of IMPERIA Noodle Maker and IBILI Raviolis Cutter shown above (UP: S$77.90, Sale Price: S$54.40) is ideal for budding pasta makers who can show off their pasta dishes during this festive season.

Whereas on the other hand, you have SUNNEX (HK) Aluminum Roasting Dish with ZYLISS SWITZERLAND) Baster with Syringe and Cooking String Roll (UP S$39.20; Sale Price: S$27.00) which is a perfect Christmas gift for roasting feast this festive season.

I am sure this ZYLISS (SWITZERLAND) Salad Spinner with Salad Knife and WESTMARK (GERMANY) Dressing Shaker (UP S$58.90; Sale Price S$41.00) would be a great helper to you while preparing some salad to go with the Christmas Roast or potluck party.

Furthermore, during the Christmas Sale period, ToTT members and DBS/POSB credit card holders are also entitled to enjoy 50% Discount Off (Usual S$118.00) selected cooking classes held onsite. More details of the schedules and classes can be found here.

CHRISTMAS MENU AT TOTT'S BISTRO

From now to 25 December 2012, ToTT Bistro has specially prepared 4 delgithful Christmas dishes shown below to whet your appetite at affordable price of ONLY S$8.50 each. I am already eying on the "Roast Pork Belly with Cranberry Sauce" which I am going to try it once it is available in their bistro.

Turkey Pastrami Pizza

Zucchini And Tomato Spaghetti (Vegetarian)

Roast Pork Belly with Cranberry Sauce

Lamb Stew with Mashed Potato

So do head down to ToTT if you are looking for some kitchenware or gift sets this coming Christmas as I am sure there is something that suits your preference.

ToTT
896 Dunearn Road
01-01A
Singapore 589472
Telephone: (65) 62197077


Store Operating Hours:
Mon - Fri: 11.00am - 9.00pm
Sat, Sun And PH: 10:00am - 9:00pm

Bistro Operating Hours:
Mon - Fri: 10.30am - 9.00pm
Sat, Sun And PH: 9:30am - 9:00pm


Note: All related photos and products information and pricing in this post are credited to ToTT and FoodNews.

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Crabtree & Evelyn 2012 X’mas Food Collections

Christmas is a time of joy as well as preparing gifts for family, friends and loved ones. For me I always love Crabtree And Evelyn fine food range such as their Biscuits and Tea which I often stock up at home for afternoon tea-time or when there are guests around.

Every year a month or so before Christmas, Crabtree and Evelyn will launched their limited edition X'mas collections from food to personal care gift ideas. Below are some of my personal preferences from Crabree And Evelyn 2012 X'mas Collections which I think it would come in handy while preparing your coming Christmas gifts.

Mini Biscuits (S$60.00) is a perfect gift for anyone with a sweet tooth! This beautiful gift box contains six different flavours of Crabtree And Evelyn indulgent biscuits which baked in Great Britain using a traditional recipe. When eaten you could find generous chunks of different fruits and chocolate within the biscuit which make it an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth experience.

This gift set contains Double Chocolate Chip Biscuits(100g); Traditional Shortbread (100g); White Chocolate And Raspberry Biscuits (100g); Strawberries And Cream Biscuits (100g); Chocolate Chip Shortbread (100g); Lemon And White Chocolate Biscuits (100g).

If you can’t pick between your favourite treats, then go for the Festive Indulgence (S$58.00) pack where you can have them all with this beautifully packaged seasonal selection. This gift set, comprised of limited edition Christmas Spice Ginger Biscuits (165g), and three festively decorated 65mm baubles each containing a different delectable fudge such as Christmas Spice, Clotted Cream and Chocolate.

With a wide assortment of gifts housed in beautiful and colorful keepsake containers, Noël it is recognised across the globe as Crabtree And Evelyn’s signature Christmas fragrance. It has a blend of fresh balsams, cranberry, apple, and citrus complemented by spicy star anise, clove, and nutmeg, instantly evoking the spirit and smells of holiday festivity throughout the home.

Noël Fragranced Candle (S$50.00) helps to create a luxurious glow and ambiance in your home for the holiday with our festively fragrant.

Noël Set Of Three Fragranced Candles (S$65.00) features the festive fragrance of Noël and vibrant red glass holders that will add a burst of colour to the season.

Noël Home Fragrance Reed Diffuser (S$75.00, 192ml) let you indulge in the continuous and celebratory fragrance of Noël in the elegantly designed reed diffuser.

Noël Home Fragrance Spray (S$28.00, 100ml) instantly infused your home with the festive scent of fresh evergreens, bayberry, zesty orange and warm spices.

I am sure all woman love to have a pair of smooth and delicate hand, so with this La Source Hand Care Tin (S$55.00) it would make a prefect gift to ensure those delicate fingers are well looked after. Inside this unique keepsake tin is a complete hand care kit that includes La Source Nail And Cuticle Therapy, La Source Hand Remedy, La Source Hand Recovery, La Source Hand Therapy and La Source Buffer to ensure even the most hardworking hands looking at their best during this festive season.

{New} Evelyn Rose Ultimate Luxuries (S$168.00) consist of Crabtree And Evelyn’s signature scent blends of English roses with the exclusive Evelyn Rose for a fragrance with unique charm. This would be a perfect gift for woman who is both feminine and graceful. This set contains, Evelyn Rose Shower Gel (250ml), Evelyn Rose Body Lotion (250ml), Evelyn Rose Hand Therapy (100g), Evelyn Rose Eau de Parfum (50ml) and a Compact Mirror in Gold.

There are a lot of afford and meaningful products which you could take a look from Crabtree and Evelyn 2012 X'mas Catalogue at this link HERE. I am sure you would find something useful for Christmas Gift(s). And for your information Crabtree & Evelyn recently opened their 11th store at the latest mall The Star Vista (located just beside Buona Vista MRT Station) at unit #01-03.


* All related photos and products related information such as pricing in this post are credited to Word Of Mouth Communications Pte Ltd and Crabtree And Evelyn.

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iGen Mints plus Giveaways

Recently Huiji (汇集) has launched a new product which is known as iGen Mints. These mints are available in two flavours such as Double Mint (green) and Sour Strawberry (red) with each tin weighing 15g and contains about 75 mints in it.

Since iGen mints are sugar free and delicious, you can enjoy anytime as you want to keep yourself cool and refreshing.  These mints also comes in conveniently packaged ‘click-clack’ tins boasting a unique metal, slide-to-open design that enable you can bring it anywhere.

iGen Sour Strawberry has a strawberry scented taste when you pop it into your mouth and it's tangy taste that linger in your mouth will also keep you fresh and awake. I am sure you would dote these pinky little mints if you like strawberries plus these mints are also sugar free with vitamin C too. 

iGen Double Mint has a refreshing and yet not over powering spearmint flavour which keep you fresher against the heat waves as well as refreshing your breath after meals or beverage such as coffee. Moreover each piece of Double Mint only contains 0.48kcal calories due to it's sugar free content.

So do keep a look out on these iGen Double Mint and iGen Sour Strawberry retail at S$2.20 each at Cheers, FairPrice Xpress and etc.

Furthermore, just for your information recently iGen has organize a facebook giveaway contest for their fans till 15 September 2012. To participate, click on their contest link HERE and answer a simple question (answer can be found in this post) in order to stand a chance to win the "Monster Diamond Tears Headphones".  Remember to "like" iGen Mints page before you could proceed to the contest.

GIVEAWAYS

Thanks to Huiji (汇集), I am giving away 4 boxes of “iGen” mints (2 Double Mint and 2 Sour Strawberry) each to 5 lucky readers.

To win:

1. Like the the above iGen mints photo on Cuisine Paradise Facebook Page, AND
2. Leave a comment on facebook photo stating roughly how much per month you spent on buying sweets and which is your favourite to grab.

Closing Date: 06 September 2012 (Thursday), 12 NOON.

*only for readers living in Singapore*

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Mid Autumn At Swensen's plus Giveaway

Photo credited to Swensen's

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with cool Swensen’s ice cream mooncakes that comes in six authentic flavors.  This year, let these sweet affair at both Swensen's and Earle Swensen's filled you with mouth-watering Swensen’s signature smooth and full dairy ice creams which encased in a unique pastry skin.

In addition, their special Disney ice cream mooncakes are back again this year which I am sure it will bound to be a winner especially for the little ones.

Photo credited to Swensen's

These cool ice cream mooncakes are presented in an elegant keepsake box that featured the unique Swensen’s Tiffany lamp designs which we all familiar with. And these delightful ice cream mooncakes also come in a box of four (S$29.80 per box / S$8.60 per piece), with a choice of six delicious flavours shown below which you can mix-and-match:-

~ Strawberry Fields Forever
~ Durian Royale
~ Yummy Yam
~ Sticky Chewy Chocolate
~ Cookies 'N' Cream Dreams
~ Mocha Almond Delight

Photo credited to Swensen's

As for Disney fans or parents with kiddo, you can consider to get a box of this adorable Mickey Ice Cream Mooncakes (S$16.90 per box) which is available exclusively at Swensen’s. These mooncakes come in a box of two, with a choice of  either Strawberry Fields Forever and Sticky Chewy Chocolate (or you can also request for one flavour each).

And furthermore, these Disney ice cream mooncakes are thoughtfully packaged in a unique and colourful Mickey die-cut box that features attractive printouts which is perfect for the young ones to keep as a memento.

GIVEAWAY

Swensen's Ice Cream Mooncakes

Photo credited to Swensen's

So if you are a Swensen's ice cream fans who love to try their signature smooth full dairy ice creams which encased in a unique pastry skin. Here is your chance, I would be giving away a box (4 regular ice cream mooncakes) of Swensen's Ice Cream Mooncakes to ONE lucky reader;

To win:

1. Like the Swensen's Ice Cream Mooncakes photo on Cuisine Paradise Facebook Page, AND
2. Leave a comment on the Facebook photo, name TWO flavours of  Swensen's Ice Cream Mooncakes (clue:- answer can be found in this post).

Closing Date: 29 July 2012 (Sunday), 9pm.

*only for readers living in Singapore*

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Free Scoop Day at Marble Slab Creamery!‏

On 13 July 2012, Marble Slab Creamery marks its third anniversary with birthday celebration promotions throughout the month of July. And as part of its birthday celebration which will be held on this Saturday 28 July 2012, 12.00pm at it's flagship outlet Bugis+.

Photo credited to Marble Slab Creamery

On that day, Marble Slab Creamery will be offering its popular free scoop day promotion from 12pm - 5pm where customers can redeem ONE COMPLIMENTARY scoop of ice cream of their choice. So if you are in Bugis or planning to go there this Saturday, remember to drop by their outlet and claim your FREE scoop of ice-cream!

Photo credited to Marble Slab Creamery

And apart "free scoop day promotion" on Saturday, you can also drop by their largest outlet at JCube on Sunday, 29 July from 2pm - 5pm to enjoy "a scoop" of your favourite flavour ice cream at an irresistible "$1.00" price (ONLY @ JCube outlet).

On top of the above-mentioned, Fans of Marble Slab Creamery can participate in the “Dip and Win” contest for a chance to win limited edition Marble Slab merchandise, vouchers and join in other games or activities on the same day from 12pm - 6pm too!

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