This App Will Be Your Cheatsheet When Bae Asks You, “Where Should We Go Ah?”
Dating is tough these days.
If it’s not a movie date, it’s a dinner and shopping. While there’s nothing wrong with that, sometimes having variety isn’t a bad thing.
After all, variety IS the spice of life. But if you’re fickle or indecisive and cannot seem to make up your mind on what to do, there’s an app to help you with that.
Date Out
While I’m sure that binge-watching seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Netflix is entertaining (it really is. It’s a great series), your partner might not think so.
*cue infomercial music* Getting bored of staying home? Finding it hard to go on interesting dates? Introducing Date Out! This brand new application curates a selection of date activities, unique experiences, and even gift ideas for couples! *cut music*
[caption id="attachment_35192" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]Okay, you get the point. So, despite my singlehood, I downloaded the app to check it out, FOR JOURNALISM!
The app has 5 different categories of experiences – Workshops, Sports & Adventure, Personalised Gifts, Intimate Gifts, and Flowers.
[caption id="attachment_35193" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption] [caption id="attachment_35194" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]At the moment, only 3 of the categories are populated with experiences. I mean, the app is very new, so give them some time.
Workshops
You can choose from Unicorn Cake workshops for 2, Terrarium workshops, Leather Crafting, and even Friday Night Themed Cooking workshops for 2!
[caption id="attachment_35195" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption] [caption id="attachment_35197" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]Sports & Adventure
The Sports & Adventure category currently has Go-Karting activities, Segway guided tours, escape rooms, combat saber experience, and many more!
[caption id="attachment_35198" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption] [caption id="attachment_35199" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]Personalised Gifts
The Personalised Gifts category offers customised stamps, candles, personalised jewellery and even customised wood watches for couples!
[caption id="attachment_35200" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption] [caption id="attachment_35201" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]I guess we’ll have to wait for them to find more vendors and update the remaining categories, Intimate Gifts and Flowers.
For those of you wondering what “Intimate Gifts” is going to include, I can only say this, the app asked if I was above the age of 18.
If you purchased a gift or flowers via the app, you will be able to track your orders and see your order history within the app.
The app even tracks your current location and every workshop listed in the app currently, is displayed on the map as a gift box, so you know where to go.
They Didn’t Forget The Singles
Also, while the app is primarily targeted at couples, it can also cater to friends who are looking for unique activities to do in Singapore.
Date Out offers a comprehensive reward system, where regular users can accumulate points and redeem them for tickets or curated events.
Every “experience” you book or gift you buy via the app, will entitle you to 5 Date Out points.
The rewards that are redeemable with Date Out points at the moment include Starbucks vouchers, a pair of Golden Village movie tickets, and Capital Land vouchers.
[caption id="attachment_35202" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]Date Out can now be downloaded for free on iTunes and Google Play and online at their 15 Things Only S’porean 90s Kids Will Remember From Their School Days
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Don Don Donki’s Upcoming 2nd Outlet In Tanjong Pagar Sells Food That CBD Workers Can Easily ‘Dabao’
DON DON DON, DONKI~
[caption id="attachment_34971" align="aligncenter" width="639"] Image Credit: Don Don Donki[/caption]If the song isn’t stuck in your head, it just means you haven’t gone to the Don Don Donki at Orchard Central. Or maybe you’re just one of the veteran shoppers that listen to your own music as you shop.
If you haven’t been to Don Don Donki, you live in Sengkang is it?
This 2-storey wonderland practically brings Japan to Singapore. They have (almost) everything you want, need and never knew you needed, like the insanely popular roasted sweet potato. (Sweet potato never eat before meh?)
[caption id="attachment_34977" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Image Credit: Yelp[/caption]Really though, I love Don Don Donki and the best part is that it never closes. NEVER CLOSES leh. It makes 7-11 look like a joke.
[caption id="attachment_34974" align="aligncenter" width="1848"] Image Credit: Don Don Donki[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34975" align="aligncenter" width="1313"] Image Credit: Don Don Donki[/caption]So if you love Don Don Donki as much as I do but you’re low to middle SES like me and don’t travel to Orchard everyday, then you’d be glad to know that the Don Don Don-team (don’t quote me on this) have heard our low SES complains and are opening a 2nd outlet at Tanjong Pagar!
Don Don Don, Don’t You Wish Your NTUC Was Hot Like Me?
I’ll get straight to the point.
The 2nd outlet will be opening in 100AM Mall at Tanjong Pagar on 14 June 2018 at 10am.
[caption id="attachment_34972" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Image Credit: Image Credit: Burppler Jx Eats[/caption]There will also be special promotions on the opening day, as well as games, freebies and giveaways.
So if you’re a kiasu auntie or a curious cat, then gird your loins because this is the closest thing Singapore is going to have to a Black Friday sale rush.
Well, at least this outlet is MUCH nearer to me. Don Don Don’t Shove Me~
Don Don Donki (100AM Mall)
Address: 100AM Mall Levels 2 & 3, 100 Tras Street, Singapore 079027
Website
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Is McGriddles Still The Same Good Stuff From 2 Years Back? We Did A Taste Test With 6 McVictims
So if you haven’t seen our updated article here, let me bring you up to speed.
The McGriddles is now available in McDonald’s outlets islandwide as well as McDelivery. Before you go “Eh but I thought you said 7 June!?”, RELAX.
It’s a soft launch. The official launch date is still 7 June 2018. But that’s not what you really care about. You want to know whether the McGriddles is nice or not, right?
Don’t worry, we got you fam. We ordered the McGriddles and got some McVictims to try. Here’s what they had to say.
Daniel
[caption id="attachment_34919" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]Have you had the McGriddles before?
Nope.
Since this is your first time having it, what’s your impression?
It’s alright. I don’t hate it. I would definitely order it again, but if it is removed tomorrow, I wouldn’t cry over it.
What do you like or dislike about it?
It tastes like when I order hotcakes and drench it with maple syrup. But I don’t think I will want it all together in a burger. To be fair, I am liking it even more with each bite I take.
Rate the McGriddles out of 5.
I’ll rate it 3.5 out of 5.
Marie
[caption id="attachment_34921" align="aligncenter" width="4032"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]Have you had the McGriddles before?
YES!
Is this current one any different from the one you’ve eaten before?
It’s the exact same taste that I fell in love with 2 years ago and I’m so glad that it’s back 😀
What do you like or dislike about it?
It’s both sweet and savoury, which is a flavour combination that I really love.
Rate the McGriddles out of 5.
I’ll rate it a 4 out of 5 because it’s one of my favourites and it’s damn good.
Jacky
[caption id="attachment_34920" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption](Disclaimer: He wolfed the McGriddles down before any of us.)
Have you had the McGriddles before?
Never.
Since this is your first time having it, what’s your impression?
I don’t really have anything good to say about it.
What do you like or dislike about it?
I don’t really like it because the bun is too soft. I prefer the Sausage McMuffin, to be honest.
Rate the McGriddles out of 5.
I rate it a 3 out of 5. Too soft already. Like, the Sausage McMuffin is a SOLID 4.5 out of 5 for me. So I’ll go for that any day.
Alanna
[caption id="attachment_34922" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]Have you had the McGriddles before?
Yes I ate it before.
Is this current one any different from the one you’ve eaten before?
I don’t quite remember the taste of the previous McGriddles so I cannot really compare.
What do you like or dislike about it?
I like that the sweet and savoury blends well together but at the same time, I find that the McGriddles bun is too soft for my liking.
Rate the McGriddles out of 5.
I rate it a 3 out of 5. I’m not really a huge fan of it but it’s still quite a decent “burger”, if I can call it that.
Priscilla
[caption id="attachment_34923" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]Have you had the McGriddles before?
Nope, never tried it before.
Since this is your first time having it, what’s your impression?
I like it! I would definitely order this again. I hope it doesn’t get removed from the menu. But if it does, then that’s life I guess.
What do you like or dislike about it?
I like it because I like Hotcakes and eating this is like I’m eating Hotcakes and Sausage McMuffin together.
Rate the McGriddles out of 5.
I give it a 3.5 out of 5. Tough critic ah.
Ian
[caption id="attachment_34924" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]Have you had the McGriddles before?
I’ve had McGriddles once before, though it was right before they were taken off the menu.
Is this current one any different from the one you’ve eaten before?
I can’t really remember what the McGriddles came with in the past, but if we’re just talking about the “bun”, then it’s exactly the same as I remember, in terms of texture and flavour.
What do you like or dislike about it?
I like the McGriddles because I find that the McMuffin “bun” or muffin, is too bland.
So sometimes if I’ve taken a bite that’s too big and finished more sausage than “bun”, then I’m left with a large piece of bland muffin. This sounds like a euphemism. It’s not.
But anyway, with the McGriddles, I’m alright with just eating the “bun” alone because it’s sweet!
Rate the McGriddles out of 5.
This is a 4 out of 5. My only gripe is that it gets soggy quite quickly. So eat it as soon as you get it. Mai tu liao.
So there, you have 6 reviews of the Sausage McGriddles with Egg.
This is not a sponsored post so these reviews are like, 99.9% legit. The 0.01% is to take into account that everyone has different tastes when it comes to food.
If you don’t believe us, then please, by all means, order your own McGriddles here or at any McDonald’s outlet islandwide!
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You Can Now Find Free Books Around S’pore Thanks To This Emma Watson-Backed Movement
Growing up, I’ve always enjoyed reading as a hobby and it was never a chore. I never understood why some of my friends cannot stand the thought of reading a book.
After all, when you’re on social media, aren’t you reading too? For all my fellow bibliophiles, there’s an international movement that’s gone global and has spread to more than 100 countries – The Book Fairies.
[caption id="attachment_34544" align="aligncenter" width="498"] Image Credit: Image Credit: The Book Fairies[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34547" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Image Credit: The Book Fairies[/caption]Books that have been hidden by book fairies can be identified by a green ribbon wrapped around the book, as well as the signature “The Book Fairies” sticker.
This international movement is not an exclusive thing though. Anyone can join in.
All you have to do is buy their green ribbons and stickers from “The Book Fairies” shop here, wrap a book of your choosing, pick a secret public location (but not too secret please, we WANT to find them) and hide the books!
[caption id="attachment_34549" align="aligncenter" width="1328"] Image Credit: The Book Fairies[/caption]Also, with International Museum Day coming up on 18, 19 and 20 May 2018, The Book Fairies are encouraging book fairies to hide books in and around museums around the world.
[caption id="attachment_34548" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: The Book Fairies[/caption]So that’s a clue to finding books this coming weekend.
Now, what book should I hide next….
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Aliwal Urban Art Festival Is Back, And It’s Bringing Food Trucks, Glamping And Amazing Music
The Aliwal Urban Art Festival is back for its fifth iteration on 20 January 2018, and you know it’s serious when they close off the road on Aliwal Street.
[caption id="attachment_32678" align="aligncenter" width="1439"] Image Credit: Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2018[/caption]This time, Aliwal Urban Art Festival has leveled up their programmes to include skateboarding, glamping, dancing, freestyle football and many more!
Art At Aliwal
For those of you who love to bust a move, there’s The Get UP to Get DOWN featuring ScRach MarcS. Held at the Aliwal carpark, this all-out block party will feature music from the 60s all the way to 2009. There might even be a soul train.
[caption id="attachment_32695" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Image Credit: Aliwal Arts Centre[/caption]What’s an urban art festival without urban art? Presented by RSCLS and The Blackbook, there will be a RSCLS Detour, which takes you around Kampong Glam to learn more about the history of urban art in Singapore.
That’s not all, there’s also Spin Cycle, where 3 artists use a puzzle canvas to create interactive artwork that visitors can play with. There will also be a Terrainware Tent Challenge where you get to pit your skills against outdoor gurus to glamp at the Aliwal Urban Art Festival.
Music At Aliwal
No urban art festival is complete without music and Aliwal Urban Art Festival does not disappoint.
[caption id="attachment_32680" align="aligncenter" width="1439"] Image Credit: Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2018[/caption]Festival-goers can expect live performances from Bakers In Space, Mean, Sobs, Vandetta, and Eatmepoptart. That’s not all, other musical highlights include FFIN from Slugwife, Ras Irie, and Koflow.
Skate And Play At Aliwal
Skaters can also test their skill and flex their creativity at the Best Line and Best Trick contest at the Firing Line. There’s even prize money to be won!
There’s even a Skate Drop-In Clinic where newbie skaters get to learn from the best coaches in Singapore, in a safe and supervised environment.
[caption id="attachment_32693" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Image Credit: Aliwal Arts Centre[/caption]Soccer buffs can also test their skills at the Street Football Challenge and pick up some freestyle skills from the pros.
Eat And Shop At Aliwal
Of course, you don’t have to go hungry at the Aliwal Urban Art Festival. There will be a bunch of food trucks available at the Aliwal carpark.
[caption id="attachment_32694" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Image Credit: Aliwal Arts Centre[/caption]For those who are there for the shopping, there’s the Brilliant Corners Artist Market where you can expect to find limited edition art prints, custom tees, magazines, and 12″ records.
Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2018 is the must-go art event that’s part of the Singapore Art Week. Bring your friends and family down to Aliwal Street on 20 January 2018 for a night of crazy fun!
Aliwal Urban Art Festival
Venue: Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal Street, Singapore, 199918
Date: 20 January 2018
Website
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Grab Is Playing Santa This X’mas – Lets You Redeem Gifts With Your GrabRewards Points
We are now just 10 days away from Christmas!
Amidst all the Christmas cheer, here’s one more reason to celebrate. If you’ve been an avid Grab user, Grab has a present (or many presents) for you.
[caption id="attachment_32216" align="aligncenter" width="779"] Image Credit: Grab[/caption]From 11 – 23 December, the Grab Christmas Store is popping up at Plaza Singapura – and you won’t have to spend a single cent. The first and only store of its kind, you can shop over 88 gifts, ranging from accessories and beauty products to homeware and books, using the GrabRewards points you’ve accumulated.
For 2,000 points, you can choose from a selection of cups, bowls, and jewellery. For 4,000 points, you can get a jar of premium jam by Straits Preserves. And for 6,000 points, you can choose from body scrubs and fragrant candles.
[caption id="attachment_32221" align="aligncenter" width="564"] Image Credit: Pinterest[/caption]And if you manage to rack up 40,000 points – that’s A LOT of Grab rides – you get to choose from what we think are the best items of the lot: a JBL portable bluetooth speaker and a XiaoYi Action Cam, just to name a few.
[caption id="attachment_32229" align="alignnone" width="1766"] Image Credit: Pinterest[/caption]And that’s not all.
For even more Christmas rewards, check out the GrabRewards Catalogue inside your Grab app. If you see something you like, redeem it via the app, and pop by the Grab Christmas Store to collect it.
[caption id="attachment_32223" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Image Credit: Groupon[/caption]Grab users, be sure to check how many GrabRewards points you’ve accumulated and redeem them ASAP! All items are only available while stocks last so don’t be afraid to be kiasu!
Grab Christmas Store
Address: Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm
Date: 11 – 23 December 2017
Website
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Singapore Streets Are Re-Imagined As Cult Films In Kult’s ‘Sin City’ Tee And Tote Collection
The creative folks at Kult have a ‘Sin City‘ merchandise collection and double takes are necessary because you probably won’t see the little change in the iconic designs at first glance.
[caption id="attachment_31245" align="alignnone" width="960"] Image Credit: kult Facebook[/caption]Familiar yet different, we are loving these designs already. But wait, there’s more.
Foreign But Familiar
Here are some of our favourite picks from the ‘Sin City’ collection.
1. Mighty Morphin Punggol Rangers
[caption id="attachment_31251" align="aligncenter" width="1772"] Image Credit: kultstore.online[/caption]If Singapore had its own Power Rangers, it would make sense for them to reside in Punggol. Ample space to park the Megazords. IT’S MORPHIN’ TIME!
2. Teenage Newton Ninja Turtles
[caption id="attachment_31252" align="aligncenter" width="1772"] Image Credit: kultstore.online[/caption]Is Newton the place where people are releasing their terrapins? Is that what’s happening now?
3. A Nightmare On Oxley Road
[caption id="attachment_31255" align="aligncenter" width="1772"] Image Credit: kultstore.online[/caption]Well… we all know the nightmare that went down with regards to Oxley Road this year. Ahem.
4. Big Trouble In Little India
[caption id="attachment_31257" align="aligncenter" width="808"] Image Credit: kultstore.online[/caption]Big Trouble In Little China, but different. To be fair, we had our own big trouble in Little India previously.
5. Serangoonies
[caption id="attachment_31258" align="aligncenter" width="808"] Image Credit: kultstore.online[/caption]No, this is not an allusion to garang gunis. This is a reference to The Goonies movie back in 1985.
6. The Desker Chainsaw Massacre
[caption id="attachment_31259" align="aligncenter" width="809"] Image Credit: kultstore.online[/caption]Desker Road is one of Singapore’s oldest red light district. Did Leatherface pass by?
7. Balestier Galactica
[caption id="attachment_31261" align="aligncenter" width="808"] Image Credit: kultstore.online[/caption]We missed the “Balestier” in this one the first time we saw it and it was a confusing 5 seconds trying to figure out the local place in the print.
8. The Good, The Bad And The Ubi
[caption id="attachment_31263" align="aligncenter" width="1772"] Image Credit: kultstore.online[/caption]We need to see Clint Eastwood carry this bag just for the lawls. Anyone know his agent’s number?
9. Straight Outta Commonwealth
[caption id="attachment_31264" align="aligncenter" width="1772"] Image Credit: kultstore.online[/caption]A local film starring Sheikh Haikel, Shigga Shay, and Tosh Zhang. We’re kidding.
10. The Wolf Of Waterloo Street
[caption id="attachment_31265" align="aligncenter" width="1772"] Image Credit: kultstore.online[/caption]Did you notice “Martini Scorsese”? Bet you didn’t.
11. Brokeback Mountbatten
[caption id="attachment_31267" align="aligncenter" width="1772"] Image Credit: kultstore.online[/caption]We were thinking “Brokeback Mount Faber” but Mountbatten works too.
12. The Phantom Of The Opera Estate
[caption id="attachment_31268" align="aligncenter" width="1772"] Image Credit: kultstore.online[/caption]This is our absolute favourite. Broadway classics are the best! Anyone who says otherwise is entitled to their wrong opinion.
All tees go for $38 each while tote bags are $28 each. You may purchase them here.
We absolutely love the collection. Our only gripe is that there are only selected designs that are printed on both tote bags and tees.
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Michelin-Starred Tsuta Adds Two Duck Ramen Dishes To Their Menu And It’s Ducking Good
Ramen fans, there’s a new ramen coming to you, and this one comes courtesy of none other than Michelin-starred ramen restaurant Tsuta.
If you’ve been to Tsuta, you’ll know that the limited seating restaurant sees queues daily at both its Orchard and Tai Seng branches. You’ll also know that they serve up sumptuous bowls of their signature fragrant truffle oil blended Shoyu Soba.
[caption id="attachment_31206" align="aligncenter" width="860"] Image Credit: lancescape[/caption]If you’re a fan of Chef Yuki Onishi’s truffle-y take on Japanese ramen, or just love trying different, novel ramen dishes in general, you’ll love what Chef Yuki Onishi has cooked up just for his Singaporean customers.
An Ode To Duck
For their first year anniversary in Singapore, Tsuta has come up with not one but two ramen dishes, and the star ingredient is a meat we Singaporeans eat plenty of: duck.
Noticing the popularity of the ingredient during his visit to Singapore in 2016, Chef Yuki Onishi decided to create a ramen dish inspired by it. After experimenting with different recipes and cooking methods for a year, he created 2 ramen dishes: the dry Kamo Abura Soba, and Kamo Paitan Soba which is served in soup.
[caption id="attachment_31202" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kamo Abura Soba[/caption]The Kamo Abura Soba ($10) features noodles that have been marinated with premium shoyu and duck oil. Creamy, with an umami flavour, the ramen noodle comes topped with poached duck breast, baby leaves, crushed roasted cashew nuts and yellow onions. The ramen is served with a separate bowl of clear chicken stock soup.
What we love about this dry ramen is that you can really taste each individual component of the dish. The poached duck breast is slow cooked in shoyu sauce for an extended period of time, and is juicy with a tender bite. The cashew nuts and onions provide a nice contrast, bringing some nuttiness and sharpness to the flavours in the bowl.
The clear soup is also light and refreshing – a nice contrast from the stronger flavours in the ramen.
If you prefer your ramen in soup, you will probably prefer the Kamo Paitan Soba ($11).
[caption id="attachment_31222" align="aligncenter" width="4032"] Kamo Paitan Soba[/caption]This ramen dish features a creamy broth where the flavour of the duck really comes through. A broth that’s not too heavy, it is slow cooked for 5 hours with duck bones and even duck feet, giving it its rich flavour and creamy consistency.
Just like the Kamo Abura Soba, this ramen comes topped with slices of duck breast, baby leaves, cashew nuts, and yellow onions.
While Tsuta is not the only ramen restaurant in Singapore to come up with a duck ramen, we think they’ve nailed it with these delectable new ramen dishes. A dish that celebrates the flavours of duck, this is sure to be a hit with those who love the gamey meat.
These ramen dishes will only be available from 4 November onwards and are exclusively available in Singapore. The next time you’re craving a hearty bowl of ramen, be sure to head down to your nearest Tsuta to eat it!
Tsuta
Address: Pacific Plaza, 9 Scotts Road, #01-01, Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228210
Opening Hours: Daily, 11am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6734 4886
This Sandwich Shack Makes Grilled Cheese Sandwiches That Will Put Your Homemade Ones To Shame
These Unassuming Brown Boxes Contain A Different Curated Dessert Experience Every Month
Rose tea, gold leaf soft serve ice cream, rainbow prata… it seems every other week, some new type of food emerges onto Singapore’s food scene.
With the incredible variety of eats for us to choose from, it can all be a little overwhelming, even for the biggest foodies among us.
If you’re fan of food, but not so much the clutter that’s on our plates these days, Pare is here to help.
A Box Of Goodness Every Month
Pare was born out of its founders’ philosophy of trimming away the excess in the food scene today. A monthly themed dessert box, each month presents a different theme, and with it, a different kind of bake.
That means you can expect anything from cookies to macarons, to apple pies, depending on what kinds of produce are in season, and the story its creators – Felicia and Geraldine – wish to tell.
Last month, the box was themed around the duo’s childhood dreams of a fruit tart, inspired by the Enid Blyton books they read as children.
[caption id="attachment_30801" align="alignnone" width="1417"] Image Credit: Pare[/caption]This month, it was a tea set that was all about the scone.
The box contained 3 scones and 3 accompaniments including jams and creams! This was inspired by the hours they would spend in cafes during their travels, slowing down, reflecting on life over a pot of tea. To complete the experience, it even came with a custom-blend floral black tea!
[caption id="attachment_30799" align="alignnone" width="3733"] Image Credit: Pare[/caption]The scones came in 3 different flavours: Classic cream, lemon basil, and rosemary grana padano. These were paired with wild berry compote, honeyed cream, and roasted garlic cream cheese.
[caption id="attachment_30800" align="alignnone" width="5184"] Image Credit: Pare[/caption]With each release, Pare hopes to share with the world a bit of magic, drawing from the stories of their childhood to the fleeting moments of everyday.
Next month, they will be presenting an entirely different concept.
Fastest Fingers First
Because the baking duo believe in serving only good things and pay great attention to detail, all their bakes are small batch only – specifically, they produce 10-15 boxes each month for a very lucky group of 10-15 people who manage to put in their orders first.
You order a box, pick it up, and enjoy it wherever and however you want!
[caption id="attachment_30803" align="alignnone" width="1508"] Image Credit: Pare[/caption]The bakes come packaged in a recyclable brown carrier box – rustic, minimal, and oh-so-Instragrammable!
Have it in your office on a gloomy day, put on some good tunes and enjoy your bakes in the comfort of your own room, or gift it to a friend!
[caption id="attachment_30824" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Image Credit: @pare.sg[/caption]Unfortunately, Pare rarely revisits and re-features an old box, but they’re not opposed to the idea if there is strong demand for a certain one. Look out for the surprise releases they hold occasionally, where they sell some of their baked items in very limited quantities. Whatever it is, the rule is always fastest fingers first.
To make sure you don’t miss out on Pare’s bakes, be sure to follow them on Instagram. The pair tease new releases on their stylish Instagram feed, and once these hints are out, it won’t be long before you can start putting in your order!
Prices differ from box to box, depending on the bakes and experience you’ll be receiving.
Love baked goods that taste and look amazing? Keep an eye out for Pare because they’ll be rolling out some amazing bakes in the coming months!
Pare
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If You Like Blackball, This Dessert Shop Will Have You Questioning Your Loyalties
If you’ve been to Taiwan, you’ll know that one of the snacks the country is well-known for is its Jiu Fen Taro Balls.
Sold along the streets of bustling Jiu Fen, these coloured balls are chewy and are served alongside other ingredients such as sweet potato and green tea balls, in red bean, green bean or sweet potato soup.
A party of flavours and textures, if you’re a fan of these dessert bowls and are a strong believer that ‘the more the toppings, the better‘, you’ll love Nine Fresh‘s local spin on the Taiwanese classic.
[caption id="attachment_30985" align="alignnone" width="3975"] Image Credit: Chee Kuen[/caption]Nine Fresh
If this is the first time you’re hearing of Nine Fresh, you’re missing out!
Nine Fresh is a dessert stop that has been serving up quality cups of the delicious dessert for almost 5 years now.
That is, cups of grass jelly, beancurd, or ai-yu jelly (or a mixture of the three) heaped with beans (red bean, green bean, pinto bean, eight treasure bean), balls (mini taro ball, taro ball, durian ball), flavoured pearl jelly (aloe vera, mango, lychee, passionfruit), black pearls, and many more toppings.
At Nine Fresh, they’re all about keeping traditions fresh, and recently, they’ve done exactly that by rolling out 2 new series of desserts.
Nine Fresh Goes Local
The first is its Local Flavours series, which consist of dessert creations inspired by some of our favourite local desserts, including Chendol and Cheng Teng.
[caption id="attachment_30980" align="alignnone" width="2787"] L-R: The Cheng Teng Cup, Durian Yin-Yang, The Chendol Cup (Image Credit: Chee Kuen)[/caption]The Chendol Cup ($3.80) has a grass jelly base and is topped with green chendol jelly, attap seeds, red bean, and taro balls.
With (almost) all the ingredients you’d typically find in a chendol dessert, this is a far less sweet variant of the coconut milk-heavy dessert.
The Cheng Teng Cup ($3.80) also has all the good stuff you’d find in the traditional dessert: pong tai hai, lotus nut, barley, and sago. These are served over a wobbly ai-yu jelly base. And of course, you can’t forget the taro balls!
[caption id="attachment_30984" align="alignnone" width="3024"] Image Credit: Chee Kuen[/caption]As durian lovers, our favourite is the Durian Yin-Yang, a half beancurd, half grass jelly base that’s topped with black sugar jelly dice, taro balls, and a generous scoop of rich durian puree – yes, actual durian flesh. The flavourful and creamy durian, combined with the array of chewy and QQ ingredients in the cup make it a winner – and all for just $3.90.
Singapore’s Favourites, According To Data
Another exciting addition to Nine Fresh’s offerings is the Fanspiration Series, a bunch of cups and flavours that are essentially customer-generated.
The best-selling flavour and ingredient combinations based on Nine Fresh’s data, gathered from its create-your-own-cup promo this year, you can’t go wrong with these flavours that are beloved by many, many Singaporeans.
[caption id="attachment_30981" align="alignnone" width="3024"] The Yin-Yang Cup (Image Credit: Chee Kuen)[/caption]Some of these items in this series include the all-black The Black Cup ($2.90), the all-white The White Cup ($2.60), and The Yin-Yang Cup ($2.90), which is half black and half white – at least when it comes to the base.
[caption id="attachment_30982" align="alignnone" width="4032"] Aww In One Cup (Image Credit: Chee Kuen)[/caption]If you simply can’t decide between the bases (or love them all equally), the Aww In One Cup cup contains all three of them.
This cup comes piled with black pearls, taro balls, and mini taro balls on top. If you’re a first timer to Nine Fresh, we suggest you go for this so you can sample a little bit of everything and figure out which you prefer!
From there on, you can customise your own cup and create your own perfect combination of ingredients.
With so many decadent desserts out there, from rich chocolate treats to lava toasts, Nine Fresh is – literally – a refreshing change from the lot.
Priced very affordable from $2 to $3.90 for one of their pre-set cups, Nine Fresh’s desserts are a lighter option with so much to offer in the way of taste and flavour!
The next time you’re craving a refreshing dessert, make sure to pop by one of Nine Fresh’s 16 outlets – you won’t be disappointed!
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