PepeNero means black pepper in Italian.
Ristorante PepeNero is a quaint little restaurant housed in one of the conservative shophouses along Telok Ayer, on Stanley Street to be exact.
As opposed to its appellation, black pepper does not take centre stage at this Italian restaurant. I reassure you, you won’t get a choke-inducing profusion of black pepper that overwhelms each and every dish.
What are the fondest memories of your grandma’s cooking? Was it simply comfort food or did anyone have a Masterchef grandma? My fondest memory of grandma’s cooking was Ngoh Hiang.
Shi Wei Tian Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant located within the food heaven of Eastern Singapore at Joo Chiat Place; this lengthy street is lined with numerous restaurants and eateries. Read on to find out why I would choose Shi Wei Tian Restaurant over its neighbouring competitors.
Restaurateur Ryan Tan’s grandmother hails from Borneo, Malaysia, and his fondest memories of her cooking was a dish called Phoenix Prawn –he used to hate prawns, but his ‘ah ma’ cooks it in a way it resembles chicken wings, tricking him into eating more.
Signature Grandma’s Deep Fried Pork Knuckle ($24.90)
To recreate exclusive dishes from the many handwritten recipes passed down by Ryan’s grandmother, Shi Wei Tian Restaurant engages Chef Meng –whom hails from Batu Pahat, a suburban part of Malaysia, where he’s trained by his mother and grandmother to cook a repertoire of traditional hometown dishes.
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Food Republic opens their 9th outlet at Causeway Point, seating up to 700 to cater to large hungry crowds.
Every Food Republic sports a different theme; Food Republic Beer Garden at St James for instance, sports a ‘60s theme, while Food Republic 112 Katong sports a present-day contemporary theme. Here at Causeway Point, the concept hovers around the idea of an airy and elegant white garden.
With 17 stalls and 3 mini-restaurants under one roof, diners are presented with a wide variety of multi-cultural food, complemented by tasteful ambience and clean environs at affordable prices.
With such a diverse tenant mix, it is quite a challenge to decide on what to order. Here are some of the highlights:
Oktoberfest 2012 was a blast! As mentioned in the pre-event blurb that I’d be heading down with a couple of friends, we certainly had lots of fun nibbling on great German-themed food, sipping on Erdinger beers, grooving to the live bands, people-watching and playing games at the carnival booths.
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Cooking appliances that feature state-of-the-art aesthetics and functionalities –who doesn’t want that?
Ever since I ventured into food journalism, I’ve gained lots of culinary insights; stellar dining experiences undoubtedly amplified my interest in the kitchen.
I was never the kid who started cooking at a tender age. I’m tremendously jealous of the talented kids from Junior Masterchef. My parents are busy with work, and having home-cooked meals together are rare occasions.
I’ve never undergone professional culinary training, neither do I have an exceptional trained palate that detects the precise chemical compounds found in a single morsel –all I know is that I have an immense passion for food, and my learning capacity is infinite. I am a keen learner. I do not aspire to be a Michelin-star chef; all I want is to cook with my heart, and enjoy food with my loved ones.
My current kitchen is about 15 years old. The built-in oven has broken down (as much as I’d love to learn how to bake, there’s just this little I can do without an oven); the stoves aren’t at its prime anymore… we can’t figure out what went wrong, but it takes longer than usual to ignite a flame; the fridge… we’ve been contemplating changing it but procrastination just took over… the rubber strip that keeps the door sealed is worn out, leaving little gaps for cool air to escape at times.
I would really love to have a properly equipped kitchen –not only for its aesthetics but also for the functionality that could kick up my cooking skills up a notch. The current kitchen that we have… simply limits my learning potential.
A brand new kitchen would also bring the family closer… somewhere my parents can look forward to coming home, spend a little time cooking together, having a nice cosy meal together… Friends who come over for potluck will also be able to have more fun in the kitchen.
Would you care to spare a vote for Mum and I in the Bosch Dream Kitchen Cookoff contest? The top 4 groups with the highest votes will get to cook and compete to win the dream kitchen; voting ends 1 November 2012.
Vote for us (Team 3) here: http://www.boschdreamkitchen.com/cookOff.html?teamid=3#.UH-Vv8Wsh8E
Voters get to win daily prizes as well! I hope you’ll win something too.
Every vote counts, and we appreciate your support.
Mum and I have never cooked together in the kitchen (other than in the audition video), and this will be an experience of a lifetime.
BreadTalk is rolling out their latest concept, Generation 4, with the launch of inventive products and new store facades. The modernised chic interiors and novel recipes are set to revitalise the bakery & confectionary landscape.
BreadTalk combines rustic charm with contemporary appeal in its revised menu, with over 50 new creations. In the Euro bread series, European breads are incorporated with a variety of Asian flavours, such as drunken longan, black sesame, spinach and sweet potato.
Here are some of the highlights:
Sweet Potato Pot ($1.80)
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I have been craving for Taiwanese food ever since my recent trip to Taipei. That trip was one I’d been anticipating for a long time.
I spent my evenings and nights in Taipei conquering night markets, indulging in the endless spectrum of street food.
Oh how I miss the food there…
From 19 to 28 October 2012, Feast@East Buffet Restaurant in Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore brings you “The Best of Taiwan Legacy” –a gastronomic showcase of authentic Taiwanese dishes.
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Morganfield’s wades into the ribs scene with a new spot at The Star Vista. The mall itself is a gastronomic shrine, with plenty of dining options –Morganfield’s, is the holy grail of ribs.
Their popularity is visible –just check out the snaking queue outside the restaurant on a Saturday night. You need to be patient on weekends if you’ve not made reservations.
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The month-long Tefal campaign is slowly coming to a close, but this is only the very beginning of my cooking and experimentation with Tefal appliances. For someone who once relied heavily on convenience products for quick fix meals, I’ve learnt so much from this experience and I never knew I could create so many dishes from scratch.
Here are some of the beverages and dishes I made using the Tefal Blendforce Glass.
Strawberry ‘Cheesecake’ Milkshake
Click here for the recipe: https://melicacy.com/?p=4681
Creamy Vegetable Soup
Click here for the recipe: https://melicacy.com/?p=4689
Carrot Purée
Click here for the recipe: https://melicacy.com/?p=4742
Mooncake Milkshake
Click here for the recipe: https://melicacy.com/?p=4719
Non-bake Fusion Mooncake
Click here for the recipe: https://melicacy.com/?p=4719
Would you like to own the Tefal Blendforce Glass too? Here’s how you can win it!
Simple vote for your favourite blogger at http://blog.omy.sg/tefal-triplax-challenge/vote-and-win-phase2/
You are allowed to vote ONCE a day. Vote daily for a higher chance of winning!
The Tefal Blendforce Glass comes with a mini chopper too! You can use it to blend nuts into fine powder, or make chilli pastes with it.
The top blogger (determined by number of votes and judges’ scoring) gets to win Tefal appliances worth $350! I would really love to win the products and churn out more delicious recipes to share with you! If you enjoy my posts, do cast your vote for me, Melissa. :)
Best of luck to my fellow participating blogger friends! I like Moonberry’s Sambal Sauce recipe and would try making that one day! :)
Thank you omy.sg for this wonderful opportunity.
The essence of Hong Kong is subtly but surely incorporated into most of our daily lives –for instance, our obsession with dim sum and our addiction to Hong Kong TVB series is of widespread unanimity.
Being a 4-hour flight away from Singapore, many Singaporeans visit Hong Kong on a yearly basis, mostly for the love of food and shopping. Come November, the Wine and Dine Month gives you all the more reason to visit this vibrant city; the month-long festival will showcase a series of events ranging from food, drama, music, business forum and festival sports.
I attended the Hong Kong Festival 2012’s launch event at Wild Rocket, where we sampled a Hong Kong-inspired 7-course meal created by Singapore celebrity chef Willin Low. Galvanised by his trip in September, the menu features an interesting blend of Hong Kong signatures with innovative touches.
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What started out as selling music is now dishing out delectable eats, ranging from modernised local delights to European fusion.
That CD-Shop was launched in 1994 and emerged as a leader in introducing the latest music trends to Singapore. In 2005, the company started producing works under its own High Society record label in partnership with the big 4 music labels, namely Universal Music, Sony BMG, Warner and EMI. They’ve won a great deal of accolades ever since.
In 2011, the first High Society restaurant opened in Marina Bay Sands Shoppes, followed by a second restaurant named High Society Mansion at Pacific Plaza, Scotts Road.
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All-day-breakfast concepts are of utmost pertinence to late-risers who love breakfast foods like me. Jasper and I stumbled upon Eggs & Berries and it was an immediate consensus that we have to try it –we love eggs!
Situated at Changi City Point, chances of me passing by that far-flung end of Singapore is nearly zero. BUT, I will travel the distance to discover good food.
Did Eggs & Berries disappoint? Read on!
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September 18, Jasper and I attended a bloggers’ cooking party with TungLok’s Star Chefs – Ken Ling and David Liew – at My Humble House, and picked up a few culinary tips!
My Humble House was opened in October 2002 being TungLok Group’s first artistic restaurant.
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Hungry night owls and insomniacs prowling the neighbourhoods will not miss the lights coming from Xin Wang Hong Kong Café amidst the dark quiet streets in the wee hours.
Open till 4am at 13 outlets island wide, this Hong Kong-style café is an alternative to roti prata and fast food joints, where you can enjoy a late night meal in the comforts of air conditioning and plush seats.
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