The team behind the CNY petit gateau creations. From left: Loi, Xiao-Ly and Tay
Xiao-Ly and her team created delightful CNY mini cakes with designs featuring the Ox, Koi fish, tea pot and others. These desserts come in different sizes with various flavours, textures and vibrant colours.
She initially started crafting pastries in her kitchen, before acquiring a degree in pastry arts. Inspired by traditional food and snacks, she decided to create these unique CNY creations at her patisserie, Xiao by Crustz, in Petaling Jaya.
The flavours of the mousse-based mini cakes includes Pandan Cream, Coconut Cream and Cooked Pulut Hitam, along with almond dacquoise, almond croustillant, Bergamot chantily, Bergamut Citrus Confit, Chocolate cremeux, walnut praline, almond streusel base, exotic caramel, lime and yuzu curd and raspberry jaconde.
New extended menu of 20 plant-based dishes
From Jan. 7, 2021, Violet Oon Singapore Satay Bar & Grill will offer a special menu of plant-based dishes.
The menu consists of 20 dishes, including starters, mains and desserts.
The dishes will exclusively be offered at the outlet at Clarke Quay.
Here are some of the dishes that will be available:
Buah Keluak Fried Rice (S$25)
This hearty main features fried jasmine rice tossed with Buah Keluak and oyster mushrooms, garnished with kaffir lime leaf and chopped candlenuts.
Garam Assam Tau Kwa with Pineapple and Pink Ginger Flower (S$20)
This vegan and gluten-free dish features tau kwa garnished with diced pineapples and ginger flower.
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In our relentless tropical heat, a dollop (or two) of ice-cream makes living in Singapore much more bearable. Lucky for us, there’s a plethora of ice cream parlours offering a variety of innovative flavours, be it in a classic cone or atop a fluffy waffle.
If you love your gula melaka and Milo as much as the next Singaporean, rejoice. Here’s a list of the best ice cream shops that serve your favourite Singaporean flavours.
1. The Daily Scoop
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This long-standing egg-free chain serves ice cream that is freshly made daily with all-natural ingredients (such as seasonal fresh fruits, vanilla beans, honey and more) and without artificial flavouring or colouring.