Monthly Archives: December 2012

Fresh Flavours with Anna Olson at the AFC Studio

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Anna Olson is an acclaimed Canadian chef and baking extraordinaire, recognised internationally as the face of hit programmes such as ‘Sugar’ and ‘Fresh with Anna Olson’, which both air on AFC, StarHub Channel 435. The canny TV star charms our local foodies with her impressive skills in all things sweet and savoury, sharing tasty and approachable recipes.

Did you know? Before realising cooking and baking was her true calling, Anna Olson earned a degree in political studies and sociology. She spent a few years in banking before deciding it was not her life long dream. She is now a professionally trained chef with over fifteen years of experience in the culinary field.

In November, the Asian Food Channel organised a series of dining events with Chef Olson, and I had the privilege of attending an exclusive lunchtime press demo with her. ‘Fresh Flavours with Anna Olson’ is a Canadian Culinary Adventure tour across five countries in Asia, exclusively presented by the Asian Food Channel. Baking aficionados were in for a treat.

Here are three recipes that she shared with us:
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IKYU

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IKYU is a modern Japanese restaurant located in the Tiong Bahru enclave, pronounced as “E-Q”, and literally translated as “Take A Break” in English.

A respite from the frantic city on an off-the-beaten-path street, its food is what draws the crowd. This 54-seater diner was full house on a weekday evening when I visited.
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Christmas and New Year Celebrations at PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Plaza Brasserie

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Christmas is in 2 days!!!! Can you hear the sleigh bells jingling? Ring ting tingling…

Decked in shimmering silver, white and blue, a snowing backdrop is not requisite for diners to feel the Christmas vibe at Plaza Brasserie. Whistles and party blowers are provided at your table for a fun-filled dining experience! Santa Clause will also be making his rounds on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to distribute goodies to children dining there.

This year, the hotel introduces Pork Knuckles served in Asian inspired Spicy Sauce and Red Wine Sauce, alongside traditional Roasted Turkey, Honey Baked Ham with Pineapple and Cranberry Sauce and Meat Loaf served as part of the festive treats.
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Mouth Restaurant, China Square Central

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Mouth Restaurant is not like what it used to be like years ago. It all began as a humble teahouse, catering to the Hong Kong community in Singapore who miss their hometown cuisine dearly.

After a couple decades of serving up authentic Cantonese cuisine, still going strong, they have hence evolved and progressed beyond their original concept of serving up conventional dishes –they now strive on creativity, but without deviating too far off from traditional roots.

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(Re-visit) Kohii at One Shenton

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Kohii was where I first met Derrick from SgFoodonFoot. I’ve been blogging about food for over a year and a half now, and I’m so glad I got to know so many wonderful people whom I now call friends.

Read my previous review here: https://melicacy.com/?p=3221

Kohii celebrated their first year anniversary in August, which saw the launch of new items and a dinner menu. This calls for a re-visit!


Waldorf Salad with Walnut ($10.50)

One thing I like about Kohii is their range of salad dressings –Soy Vinegrette, Sesame (Goma) and Miso. To me, it is always the dressing that makes or breaks a salad.

The Waldorf Salad is an extremely healthy vegetarian option in the menu that consists of green apples, walnuts and greens, served with a lemon wedge and strips of seaweed.


Cha Soba Tossed with Shoyu ($10.50)

If you’d like to include some healthy carbohydrates in your diet, a healthy vegetarian option would be the Cha Soba.

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DBS Supperclub with Chef Valtulina Valentino

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I had the privilege of attending an exclusive after-hours Underground Supperclub event by DBS Indulge at Ristorante Da Valentino, all thanks to AFC’s invitation.

Chef Valtulina Valentino, owner and executive chef of Ristorante Da Valentino, is a true-blue Italian who embraces the traditions of Italian cuisine, adding a pinch of personal touch to each dish.

The menu is specially created for this DBS/POSB Credit and Debit Cardmembers-exclusive Supperclub event.


Bormio (name of a town in northern Italy) salad of apple, marinated onion, olives, nuts and ricotta
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–“Festive at Open House”

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Open House is a modern restaurant located on the forth floor of , offering all day dining daily with both international buffet and a-la-carte menus.

My first impression of the restaurant was: chic, classy, neat, and… where’s the food, is that it?

Supposedly a buffet restaurant, I imagined there to be an abundance of food where ravenous diners pile on their plates and vie for the last morsel, awaiting fresh replenishments thereafter.

This isn’t the case for Open House.

Striving for quality and not quantity, they maintain the freshness of the food by offering live stations, where diners are treated to piping-hot food that are fresh from the stove/oven –such as freshly made pizzas and cooked-to-order claypot dishes.


Roasted Char Siew Turkey with Five Spices

This Christmas, classic holiday recipes are injected with local flavours. One of such is the Roasted Char Siew Turkey with Five Spices.

Here is a mini festive buffet dining guide:
The magic of Christmas and the splendour of a New Year

This jolly season gives you all the reasons to loosen that belt and take a break from your stringent diet.

Festive All-you-can-eat (10 to 23 December 2012):
Lunch (12pm-2.30pm): $42++ per person
Dinner (6.30pm-10.30pm): $58++ per person

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Have a “Pandastic” festive season with Crystal Jade

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“Pandastic” Mixed Fruit Cake ($45 for 1KG, 20cm diameter)

Cuteness overload.

Climbing to the top of the tree… oops! I mean climbing to the top of the ‘cutest Christmas cake’ chart this season is… Crystal Jade’s “Pandastic” Mixed Fruit Cake!

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Poulét’s Second Outlet at Great World City sees the launch of a new Signature dish

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The ever-expanding Thai Express Group has got a large chain of restaurants under its belt. Poulét, its newest concept, has received innumerable positive feedback from returning patrons. Their second outlet, at Great World City, will not be their last.

The snaking queues at Bugis+’s outlet, especially on weekends, can be a tad overwhelming. I’ve had friends who waited more than 3 hours before they could get a table. The upcoming outlets would definitely be advantageous in dispersing the crowd.

Read about my previous dining experience at Poulét (Bugis+) here: https://melicacy.com/?p=4537

Along with the opening of Great World City outlet, Poulét has also launched a new Signature dish –a twist to the brand’s highly raved ‘Amazing French Roast Chicken’ (Poulét Roti).


Poulét de Cranberry ($17.80 for half, $30.80 for whole)

Cranberry Sauce, Double Pommery & Dijon Mustard

Pleasing the palate with both fruity and savoury notes, this new signature came just in time for the jolly festive season!
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Trattoria Nonna Lina

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Craig Road welcomes the arrival of Trattoria Nonna Lina –an Italian restaurant named after owner/chef Simone Vespasiani’s beloved grandmother Lina. The menu pays homage to Italian classics, highlighting their family’s best-kept recipes.

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