Priyanka Elhence 27 January 2021
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This year, enjoy traditional CNY goodies and treats with cheeses from different parts of the world to appreciate them in new and surprising ways.
French culture meets Chinese traditions with Europe, the home of cheese.
Usher in the Year of the Ox with acclaimed cheesemonger François Robin and 2011 winner of Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) for cheesemongers, and local food connoisseur and one of The World’s 50 Best’s TasteHunter Sihan Lee, with their specially collaborated CNY-themed cheese sharing platter, pairing French cheeses with traditional CNY goodies.
Cheese Board by François Robin
Says Lee, “French cheese isn’t conventionally consumed by us Singaporeans, so this the opportunity to gain insights on how to pair CNY snacks with French cheese was one not to be missed.” Organised by the French Dairy Board (CNIEL) and supported by the European Union, this is the first-ever collaborati
January 19, 2021
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Have a love affair with all things mala? If you’re up for embracing the burn, here are all the places to get mala snacks and savour tongue-numbing dishes for Chinese New Year this year.
1. Pizza Hut s Te La Fiery Mala Blossom Pizza, Mala Fries & Wings
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If you aren’t yet in the know, Pizza Hut has rolled out a series of mala items on its menu, including the Te La Fiery Mala Blossom Pizza (from $24.80 for a regular pizza).
Available in three levels of spiciness, the flower-shaped pizza comes with mala marinated chicken chunks and mozzarella cheese that’s drenched with an in-house mala sauce on a pan crust pizza.
Pineapple tarts with a unique spin
Aside from the classic open Nyonya pineapple tarts, pineapple tart makers in Singapore have put their spin on the traditional pastry.
Here are some you might want to try if you are feeling a bit adventurous in the new year.
Kele Pineapple Tarts: Unique flavoured pineapple tarts
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Kele Pineapple Tarts has been around since 1983. Though an old-school bakery at heart, the shop s pineapple tarts is anything but.
Boasting unique flavours such as rose, sweet potato, or matcha incorporated into their buttery crust, your guests will surely be wowed by these colourful pastries.
Snacking and Chinese New Year go hand in hand.
With the festivities coming right up in February, wondering where to buy some of the best Chinese New Year Snacks? Whether it’s to gift your loved ones or just a little something to munch on, we’ve got them lined up for you.
In addition to the usual pineapple tarts, crispy love letters and spicy dried shrimp rolls, here are some more unusual picks, both sweet and savoury, to stock up on this festive season. They are so pretty, you can even gift them to lucky family members.
1. Limited-edition chocolate koi from Janice Wong