Grocery Shopping is so much fun especially if you can do it from the comfort of your home. So with less time and more choices online we could even shop for everday varieties, posh or even wholesome organic goodness. Do check out these online grocers. Maybe you could find your food items in 101 ways (ie: Durian Treats in various forms: Durian mochi, puff, crepe, pudding besides getting the real deal). So happy shopping online.
http://www.coldstorage.com.sg/
http://www.greengrocer.com.sg/
http://www.redgum.com.sg/
http://www.ilovemother.net/
http://www.rice.sg/studio/content/view/23/36/
http://www.juliustruffles.com/
http://perfectfrosting.multiply.com/
http://www.food.ivillage.com/
http://www.foodwealth.com/
http://www.hungrygowhere.com/
http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/
http://www.singaporewhere2go.com/
http://www.newbaby.com.sg/
Jul 12, 2008
SINGAPORE FOOD FESTIVAL
Dear Foodies Friends,
COME & ENJOY THEIR CORE EVENTS!
Please see below for the details of their events:
Date : Friday, 4 July 2008
Time : 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Venue : Lau Pa Sat
Cost : Free Admission (Pay for your own food)
Date : Saturday & Sunday, 5& 6 July 2008
Time : 11:00AM - 10:00PM
Venue : Lau Pa Sat
Cost : Free Admission (Pay for your own food)
Date : Friday & Saturday, 11 & 12 July 2008
Time : 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Venue : Robertson Quay
Cost : Free Admission (Pay for your own food)
Date : Saturday & Sunday, 19 & 20 July 2008
Time : 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Venue : Nite Safari (ULU ULU FAMILY LAUNCH)
Cost : $40++ (Adults) & $28++ (Children) (with free flow of soft drinks)
Date : Friday & Saturday, 26 & 27 July 2008
Time : 5:00PM - 9:30PM
Venue : Club Islander, Palawan Beach Sentosa
Cost : Free Admission (Pay for your own food)
Besides that you can also attend their
CULINARY WORKSHOPS or BE A FOOD SAMPLERS
http://www.singaporefoodfestival.com/photogallery_wk2.php
http://www.singaporefoodfestival.com/singaporefoodsampler.php
http://www.singaporefoodfestival.com/eventscalendar.php
COME & ENJOY THEIR CORE EVENTS!
Please see below for the details of their events:
Date : Friday, 4 July 2008
Time : 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Venue : Lau Pa Sat
Cost : Free Admission (Pay for your own food)
Date : Saturday & Sunday, 5& 6 July 2008
Time : 11:00AM - 10:00PM
Venue : Lau Pa Sat
Cost : Free Admission (Pay for your own food)
Date : Friday & Saturday, 11 & 12 July 2008
Time : 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Venue : Robertson Quay
Cost : Free Admission (Pay for your own food)
Date : Saturday & Sunday, 19 & 20 July 2008
Time : 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Venue : Nite Safari (ULU ULU FAMILY LAUNCH)
Cost : $40++ (Adults) & $28++ (Children) (with free flow of soft drinks)
Date : Friday & Saturday, 26 & 27 July 2008
Time : 5:00PM - 9:30PM
Venue : Club Islander, Palawan Beach Sentosa
Cost : Free Admission (Pay for your own food)
Besides that you can also attend their
CULINARY WORKSHOPS or BE A FOOD SAMPLERS
http://www.singaporefoodfestival.com/photogallery_wk2.php
http://www.singaporefoodfestival.com/singaporefoodsampler.php
http://www.singaporefoodfestival.com/eventscalendar.php
May 26, 2008
VITAMINS AND MINERALS 101
Vitamins
Vitamins help the body convert food into energy and tissue. Consuming the correct vitamins is therefore vital for maintaining a healthily functioning body.
Vitamin A: This is a strong antioxidant essential for the body’s growth and development. It also helps maintain strong vision and skin. Present in animal products like chicken, milk, cheese, eggs, and liver.
Vitamin B1: This helps convert food into energy, thereby aiding metabolism. This vitamin is present in peas, liver, pork and enriched breads and cereals.
Vitamin B2: This is an important source of energy production as well as various chemical processes within the body. It also aids in maintaining healthy skin, eyes and nerve function. Found in meats, fish, wholegrains, milk products, dark green vegetables, etc.
Vitamin B12: This vitamin has countless benefits for body functioning. It helps with maintenance of the central nervous system through the formation of red blood cells. It also maintains energy levels by converting carbohydrates into energy and aids production of the genetic material of cells. Amino acid production is also boosted. Consume eggs, liver, dairy products.
Vitamin C: This is an antioxidant; necessary for healthy bones, teeth, and skin. It also builds up immunity to colds and infection. Effective wound healing is also promoted. Foods to eat include citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, tomatoes and green peppers.
Vitamin D: This is significant for calcium production and absorption which is essential in development of healthy teeth and bones. Available in fortified milk products.
Vitamin E: An antioxidant that boosts immunity and aids development of blood cells, muscles, lung and nervous tissue. Present in leafy green vegetables, nuts, vegetable oils, whole grains and wheat germ.
Vitamin K: This vitamin is vital for blood clotting. Eat liver, egg yokes, dark green leafy vegetables.
Niacin (Vitamin B3): Aids in brain function and energy production through converting food into energy. Found in Whole grains, milk products, meat, poultry, fish, nuts, broccoli, green peas and beans.
Folic Acid: This protects against heart disease, is necessary to produce the genetic material of cells, and helps in red blood cell formation. Mommies take note, folic acid is essential for the first three months of pregnancy as it helps prevent birth defects. Present in dark green leafy vegetables, fruits, dried beans and peas and liver.
Beta carotene: This is an antioxidant used by the body to make vitamin A. Found in orange and deep yellow vegetable and fruit, e.g. carrots, pumpkin, mangoes.
Biotin: Also known as vitamin H, biotin helps covert fats into glucose energy. Foods with biotin include peanuts, peanut butter, most nuts, dairy products and eggs.
Minerals
Minerals are essential for the body to function correctly. A balanced diet that incorporates these minerals is therefore of prime importance.
Calcium: This mineral is essential for building healthy and strong teeth, bones and muscles. It also helps with blood clotting. Calcium is found in dairy products, especially milk, in sardines (with bones), salmon, and dark green leafy vegetables.
Chromium: Together with insulin, this works to convert fat and carbohydrates into energy. Foods to eat include
nuts, dried beans, whole grains, brewer’s yeast,
Copper: This is vital for the production of hemoglobin (oxygen carrying protein present in red blood cells) and collagen (protein in connective tissue). It is also essential for healthy heart functioning and aids in creating energy and iron absorption. Nuts, liver, oysters and whole grains are all sources of copper.
Iron: Aids oxygenation through the bloodstream and muscles and helps energy production. Found in a variety of foods including meat, poultry, fish, dried beans, nuts, dried fruits, whole-grain and enriched grain products.
Magnesium: This mineral must be consumed for healthy muscle and nerve function, as well as bone formation. Ladies take note: magnesium could possibly help prevent PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Magnesium is present in leafy green vegetables, nuts, whole grains, dried peas and beans, dairy products, fish, meat, and poultry.
Phosphorus: Like calcium, phosphorus is essential for building healthy bones and teeth. It also aids energy production and storage as well as helping in the formation of genetic material. Foods to eat include meat, dairy products, poultry, fish, and grain products.
Potassium: This mineral is vital for maintaining balance of body fluids, energy production and the transmission of nerve signals. Present in fruits, nuts, vegetables, seeds and grains.
Selenium: This is an antioxidant which is vital for the healthy functioning of the heart muscle. Sources of selenium include meat, fish, whole-grain breads, milk and cereals.
Sodium: This is vital for maintaining normal blood pressure levels; balance of body fluids and for transmitting nerve signals. Sources of sodium include table salt, vegetables, and some bottled waters.
Zinc: Zinc has numerous functions for those of different genders and ages. It is vital for normal growth and development in children and it aids sperm and testosterone production in males. It is also essential for cell production and wound healing. Foods to eat include meats, poultry, oysters, eggs, legumes, nuts, milk, yogurt, and whole-grain cereals.
Iodine: This is essential for thyroid hormone production in the thyroid gland. It also is important for mental and physical development of children. It also helps maintain connective tissue. Foods rich in iodine include fatty fish such as haddock, mackerel, herring, salmon and trout, seafood such as mussels and kelp, salt and dairy.
Manganese: This is important in maintaining blood sugar levels and has been linked to protection against cancer and other diseases. It helps maintain healthy joints and bone structures. Foods to eat include nuts, chickpeas, wholewheat breads, brown rice and tea.
Therefore
Foods rich in the above mentioned vitamins and minerals are probably already part of your regular diet. Develop and eat balanced meals that incorporate these foods in order to develop and maintain healthy bodies and minds. Vitamin and mineral supplements can also be recommended by your healthcare professional and are available at most pharmacies and health shops.
For more info, pls visit this website:
http://www.globalrapidinfo.com/article_a.php?cid=C-20070920130323-zhKgIPJuWnWTW&cat=UdkjBwjBusor
Vitamins help the body convert food into energy and tissue. Consuming the correct vitamins is therefore vital for maintaining a healthily functioning body.
Vitamin A: This is a strong antioxidant essential for the body’s growth and development. It also helps maintain strong vision and skin. Present in animal products like chicken, milk, cheese, eggs, and liver.
Vitamin B1: This helps convert food into energy, thereby aiding metabolism. This vitamin is present in peas, liver, pork and enriched breads and cereals.
Vitamin B2: This is an important source of energy production as well as various chemical processes within the body. It also aids in maintaining healthy skin, eyes and nerve function. Found in meats, fish, wholegrains, milk products, dark green vegetables, etc.
Vitamin B12: This vitamin has countless benefits for body functioning. It helps with maintenance of the central nervous system through the formation of red blood cells. It also maintains energy levels by converting carbohydrates into energy and aids production of the genetic material of cells. Amino acid production is also boosted. Consume eggs, liver, dairy products.
Vitamin C: This is an antioxidant; necessary for healthy bones, teeth, and skin. It also builds up immunity to colds and infection. Effective wound healing is also promoted. Foods to eat include citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, tomatoes and green peppers.
Vitamin D: This is significant for calcium production and absorption which is essential in development of healthy teeth and bones. Available in fortified milk products.
Vitamin E: An antioxidant that boosts immunity and aids development of blood cells, muscles, lung and nervous tissue. Present in leafy green vegetables, nuts, vegetable oils, whole grains and wheat germ.
Vitamin K: This vitamin is vital for blood clotting. Eat liver, egg yokes, dark green leafy vegetables.
Niacin (Vitamin B3): Aids in brain function and energy production through converting food into energy. Found in Whole grains, milk products, meat, poultry, fish, nuts, broccoli, green peas and beans.
Folic Acid: This protects against heart disease, is necessary to produce the genetic material of cells, and helps in red blood cell formation. Mommies take note, folic acid is essential for the first three months of pregnancy as it helps prevent birth defects. Present in dark green leafy vegetables, fruits, dried beans and peas and liver.
Beta carotene: This is an antioxidant used by the body to make vitamin A. Found in orange and deep yellow vegetable and fruit, e.g. carrots, pumpkin, mangoes.
Biotin: Also known as vitamin H, biotin helps covert fats into glucose energy. Foods with biotin include peanuts, peanut butter, most nuts, dairy products and eggs.
Minerals
Minerals are essential for the body to function correctly. A balanced diet that incorporates these minerals is therefore of prime importance.
Calcium: This mineral is essential for building healthy and strong teeth, bones and muscles. It also helps with blood clotting. Calcium is found in dairy products, especially milk, in sardines (with bones), salmon, and dark green leafy vegetables.
Chromium: Together with insulin, this works to convert fat and carbohydrates into energy. Foods to eat include
nuts, dried beans, whole grains, brewer’s yeast,
Copper: This is vital for the production of hemoglobin (oxygen carrying protein present in red blood cells) and collagen (protein in connective tissue). It is also essential for healthy heart functioning and aids in creating energy and iron absorption. Nuts, liver, oysters and whole grains are all sources of copper.
Iron: Aids oxygenation through the bloodstream and muscles and helps energy production. Found in a variety of foods including meat, poultry, fish, dried beans, nuts, dried fruits, whole-grain and enriched grain products.
Magnesium: This mineral must be consumed for healthy muscle and nerve function, as well as bone formation. Ladies take note: magnesium could possibly help prevent PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Magnesium is present in leafy green vegetables, nuts, whole grains, dried peas and beans, dairy products, fish, meat, and poultry.
Phosphorus: Like calcium, phosphorus is essential for building healthy bones and teeth. It also aids energy production and storage as well as helping in the formation of genetic material. Foods to eat include meat, dairy products, poultry, fish, and grain products.
Potassium: This mineral is vital for maintaining balance of body fluids, energy production and the transmission of nerve signals. Present in fruits, nuts, vegetables, seeds and grains.
Selenium: This is an antioxidant which is vital for the healthy functioning of the heart muscle. Sources of selenium include meat, fish, whole-grain breads, milk and cereals.
Sodium: This is vital for maintaining normal blood pressure levels; balance of body fluids and for transmitting nerve signals. Sources of sodium include table salt, vegetables, and some bottled waters.
Zinc: Zinc has numerous functions for those of different genders and ages. It is vital for normal growth and development in children and it aids sperm and testosterone production in males. It is also essential for cell production and wound healing. Foods to eat include meats, poultry, oysters, eggs, legumes, nuts, milk, yogurt, and whole-grain cereals.
Iodine: This is essential for thyroid hormone production in the thyroid gland. It also is important for mental and physical development of children. It also helps maintain connective tissue. Foods rich in iodine include fatty fish such as haddock, mackerel, herring, salmon and trout, seafood such as mussels and kelp, salt and dairy.
Manganese: This is important in maintaining blood sugar levels and has been linked to protection against cancer and other diseases. It helps maintain healthy joints and bone structures. Foods to eat include nuts, chickpeas, wholewheat breads, brown rice and tea.
Therefore
Foods rich in the above mentioned vitamins and minerals are probably already part of your regular diet. Develop and eat balanced meals that incorporate these foods in order to develop and maintain healthy bodies and minds. Vitamin and mineral supplements can also be recommended by your healthcare professional and are available at most pharmacies and health shops.
For more info, pls visit this website:
http://www.globalrapidinfo.com/article_a.php?cid=C-20070920130323-zhKgIPJuWnWTW&cat=UdkjBwjBusor
Apr 30, 2008
CREAM OF THE CROP
They are many ways to chill or down during long hot summer seasons. You can turn on the AC or fan, wear less clothing, put on your sunglasses/shades or use sun block lotion and etc. Hot seasons, can help you to loose weight too by eating less or just salad.
And finally you can cool down by drinking more ice cold drinks or make your own yoghurt, sorbet or ice-cream. Well here are some links to get you moving in the right direction(i.e. making your own ice cream)
http://www.cuisinart.com/catalog/category.php?cat_id=10
http://www.deni.com/
http://www.icecreamrevolution.com/
http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/0,21770,1626889,00.html?rid=icecream
http://www.carnival-popcorn.com/online%20shop_funz%20machine.html
History of Ice Cream
The History of Ice Cream - The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. (from About.com)
Thomas Jefferson’s “easy” recipe for vanilla ice cream - Some things HAVE gotten easier over time!
All About Ice Cream - History, Pictures and Short Stories - Did you know that July 16th is National Ice Cream Day?
National Geographic weighs in on Ice Cream - Cool timeline of interesting milestones in the history of Ice Cream
The History of Ice Cream in Iran - Truly an international treat
Food TimeLine – Facts, history and notes - Ice Cream and beyond, including hisoric recipes
Ice Cream Science
The Physical Chemistry of Ice Cream -The finer points of physical chemistry and flavor release make this favorite treat so sweet
Finding Science in Ice Cream - from the Dept. of Food Science at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Trivia, Humor & Fun
123 Greetings - Free greeting e-cards for June 8th, Ice Cream Day!
Ice Cream Trivia Tests - Test your "IceQ" with these tough quizzes
Ice Cream Trivia - Lots of fun facts here
Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors and 5 most popular flavors in America - Garlic Ice Cream???
The Ice Screamers – People with a Passion for Ice Cream - A club for collectors of Ice Cream-related things
Ice Cream trucks for sale - Start your own Ice Cream business...
KidsConnect - Ice Cream Facts and Trivia. Ice Cream History and Folklore. Ice CreamRecipes and Links - Lot's of good stuff here, including an Ice Cream unit for school teachers
Recipes! (see our recipes here)
Ice Cream Recipes, facts, pictures, toppings and links - This is a big site with lot's of recipes, tips and more
Ice cream recipes - Ice Creams, Sorbets, Toppings, Sauces and more
And finally you can cool down by drinking more ice cold drinks or make your own yoghurt, sorbet or ice-cream. Well here are some links to get you moving in the right direction(i.e. making your own ice cream)
http://www.cuisinart.com/catalog/category.php?cat_id=10
http://www.deni.com/
http://www.icecreamrevolution.com/
http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/0,21770,1626889,00.html?rid=icecream
http://www.carnival-popcorn.com/online%20shop_funz%20machine.html
History of Ice Cream
The History of Ice Cream - The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. (from About.com)
Thomas Jefferson’s “easy” recipe for vanilla ice cream - Some things HAVE gotten easier over time!
All About Ice Cream - History, Pictures and Short Stories - Did you know that July 16th is National Ice Cream Day?
National Geographic weighs in on Ice Cream - Cool timeline of interesting milestones in the history of Ice Cream
The History of Ice Cream in Iran - Truly an international treat
Food TimeLine – Facts, history and notes - Ice Cream and beyond, including hisoric recipes
Ice Cream Science
The Physical Chemistry of Ice Cream -The finer points of physical chemistry and flavor release make this favorite treat so sweet
Finding Science in Ice Cream - from the Dept. of Food Science at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Trivia, Humor & Fun
123 Greetings - Free greeting e-cards for June 8th, Ice Cream Day!
Ice Cream Trivia Tests - Test your "IceQ" with these tough quizzes
Ice Cream Trivia - Lots of fun facts here
Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors and 5 most popular flavors in America - Garlic Ice Cream???
The Ice Screamers – People with a Passion for Ice Cream - A club for collectors of Ice Cream-related things
Ice Cream trucks for sale - Start your own Ice Cream business...
KidsConnect - Ice Cream Facts and Trivia. Ice Cream History and Folklore. Ice CreamRecipes and Links - Lot's of good stuff here, including an Ice Cream unit for school teachers
Recipes! (see our recipes here)
Ice Cream Recipes, facts, pictures, toppings and links - This is a big site with lot's of recipes, tips and more
Ice cream recipes - Ice Creams, Sorbets, Toppings, Sauces and more
Apr 24, 2008
YU SHENG 101
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Food review has never been so much fun. Just throw in a lifestyle reporter like Yeo Wee Teck from TNP & a few international chefs from Royal Plaza on Scotts Rd. And also not forgetting some foodies like me : )
You not only have a potpurri of people from all over the world but also a group of people from all walk of life. We a have a lady yoga instructor, a lady engineer, me a piano teacher and a few management staff from RP with their external PR agent too. We have such much fun tossing and sampling their specially prepared Yu Shang ala Thai Style beside getting to sample a sumptious and huge variety of food from their buffet spread. Hmm... Yummy Yummy what a gastronomic and unforgettable experience for me and my fellow foodies
“Yu Sheng”?
ASK! about Cookery
Blogger , Johanna or thruhereyes, posed on her blog post, http://thruhereyes.wordpress.com/2008/01/18/chinese-new-year-february-6th-2008/.
Well, Johanna, here’s what Singapore Infopedia had to say about the various ingredients of “Yu Sheng” and the special sayings said during “Lo Hei”.
ASK! about Cookery
Blogger , Johanna or thruhereyes, posed on her blog post, http://thruhereyes.wordpress.com/2008/01/18/chinese-new-year-february-6th-2008/.
Well, Johanna, here’s what Singapore Infopedia had to say about the various ingredients of “Yu Sheng” and the special sayings said during “Lo Hei”.
“Step 1: All at the table offers New Year greetings. Words: Gong xi fa cai meaning “Congratulations for your wealth” or Wan shi ru yi meaning “May all your wishes be fulfilled”.
Step 2: Fish, symbolising abundance or excess through the year, is added. Words: Nian nian you yu and You yu you sheng.
Step 3: The pomelo is added over the fish, adding both luck and auspicious value. Words: Da ji da li. Pepper is then dashed over the ingredients in the hope of attracting more money and valuables. Words: Zhao cai jin bao.Then oil is poured out, circling the ingredients to increase all profits 10,000 times and encouraging money to flow in from all directions. Words: Yi ben wan li and Cai yuan guang jin.
Step 4: Carrots are added to the fish indicating blessings of good luck. Words: Hong yun dang tou.Then the shredded green radish is placed on the fish symbolising eternal youth. Words: Qing chun chang zhu. After which the shredded white radish is added - prosperity in business and promotion at work. Words: Feng sheng shui qi and Bu bu gao sheng.
Step 5: The condiments are finally added. First, peanut crumbs are dusted on the dish symbolising a household filled with gold and silver. As an icon of longevity, peanuts also symbolise eternal youth. Words: Jin yin man wu. Sesame seeds quickly follow symbolising a flourishing business. Words: Sheng yi xing long. Deep-fried flour crisps in the shape of golden pillows is then added with wishes that literally the whole floor would be filled with gold. Words: Pian di huang jin.
Step 6: All toss the salad an auspicious 7 times with loud shouts of lo hei and other auspicious New Year wishes. Words: Lo hei which is Cantonese for “tossing luck”.
The ingredients mixed by pushing them toward the centre, an encouragement to push on the good luck of all at the table. ”
Source: Tan, B (2002). Yu Sheng. Retrieved January 31, 2008, from Singapore Infopedia Web site: http://infopedia.nlb.gov.sg/articles/SIP_177_2004-12-30.html
STARRY STARRY CRUISE
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Recently I just got home from a very enjoyable trip to PENANG & PHUKET WITH STAR AQUARIOUS. Hmmm... the most interesting part of my trip is the food on board besides its interesting entertainment onboard. The shopping trips in Penang and Phuket is something affordable and should be a annual event for those who love shopping beside the sea, the sand and the sun.
Apr 18, 2008
WINE A -LIST
The Wine A-List by Karen MacNeil
Just like any other night of the year, the Academy Awards is a great time to share some wine with friends and family. What could be more fun than choosing wine based on your favorite actors and actresses? Karen MacNeil, an expert for wineanswers.com and author of The Wine Bible, has made her annual pairings for best actor/actress nominees with the grape varietals that best describe them:
Julia Roberts – Riesling
With her undeniable charisma and 100 megawatt smile, Julia Roberts is as sweetly irresistible and as unthreatening as a luscious large harvest Riesling. Like all great dessert wines, late harvest Rieslings are both elegant and forceful at the same time-just like Roberts.
Ellen Burstyn – Pinot Noir
Dramatic, earthy, and passionate, Ellen Burstyn is like a fine Pinot Noir. And like a Pinot Noir, Burstyn seems to take on more nuances, even more sensuality, the older she gets.
Juliette Binoche – Viognier
With her curvy womanly body, enigmatic smile, and almost mysterious aura of femininity, Juliette Binoche is like an elegant yet lush Viognier. Richly supple and full of intriguing flavors, Viognier can be powerful and yet refined at the same time-like Binoche.
Laura Linney – Grenache
Humble and easy going on the one hand, but full of emotional depth and determination on the other, Linney is like Grenache, the quiet unsung hero of grapes that gives so many Rhone-style wines in California and Rhone wines in France their complexity and core of richness.
Joan Allen – Sparkling Wine
Tall, sleek, complex, and sophisticated, Joan Allen is like an elegant sparkling wine. And like a great sparkling wine, she manages to be powerful and captivating while maintaining her elegance.
Russell Crowe – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Blend
Complex to the point of moodiness, turbulent, and unrelentingly intense, Russell Crowe is like a great Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Such wines are all about perfection and mastery - not unlike Crowe himself.
Geoffery Rush – Gewurztraminer
Eccentric, compelling, passionate, and a man whose acting roles sometimes verge on the insane, Geoffrey Rush has to be Gewurztraminer, which is zany in its own right, and irresistible because of it.
Tom Hanks – Merlot
Is it possible not to be taken in by Hanks' spell? The man can be funny or tragic, easygoing or serious, passionate or aloof. In short, Hanks is the kind of everyman with whom all of us are very comfortable. He is, in other words, like Merlot-genuine and satisfying to be around.
Javier Bardem – Syrah
With his manliness, sexiness, and lurking kind of passion, he is like Syrah, which has a primordial sexiness of its own. Dark and earthy, Syrah's intensity mirrors Bardem's own.
Ed Harris – Cabernet SauvignonStrong, driven, ambitious, complex, and charismatic, Harris exudes internal power and a kind of fierceness. He's a classic Cabernet Sauvignon, the most complex, powerful, ageworthy, and expensive of all red grapes.
Just like any other night of the year, the Academy Awards is a great time to share some wine with friends and family. What could be more fun than choosing wine based on your favorite actors and actresses? Karen MacNeil, an expert for wineanswers.com and author of The Wine Bible, has made her annual pairings for best actor/actress nominees with the grape varietals that best describe them:
Julia Roberts – Riesling
With her undeniable charisma and 100 megawatt smile, Julia Roberts is as sweetly irresistible and as unthreatening as a luscious large harvest Riesling. Like all great dessert wines, late harvest Rieslings are both elegant and forceful at the same time-just like Roberts.
Ellen Burstyn – Pinot Noir
Dramatic, earthy, and passionate, Ellen Burstyn is like a fine Pinot Noir. And like a Pinot Noir, Burstyn seems to take on more nuances, even more sensuality, the older she gets.
Juliette Binoche – Viognier
With her curvy womanly body, enigmatic smile, and almost mysterious aura of femininity, Juliette Binoche is like an elegant yet lush Viognier. Richly supple and full of intriguing flavors, Viognier can be powerful and yet refined at the same time-like Binoche.
Laura Linney – Grenache
Humble and easy going on the one hand, but full of emotional depth and determination on the other, Linney is like Grenache, the quiet unsung hero of grapes that gives so many Rhone-style wines in California and Rhone wines in France their complexity and core of richness.
Joan Allen – Sparkling Wine
Tall, sleek, complex, and sophisticated, Joan Allen is like an elegant sparkling wine. And like a great sparkling wine, she manages to be powerful and captivating while maintaining her elegance.
Russell Crowe – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Blend
Complex to the point of moodiness, turbulent, and unrelentingly intense, Russell Crowe is like a great Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Such wines are all about perfection and mastery - not unlike Crowe himself.
Geoffery Rush – Gewurztraminer
Eccentric, compelling, passionate, and a man whose acting roles sometimes verge on the insane, Geoffrey Rush has to be Gewurztraminer, which is zany in its own right, and irresistible because of it.
Tom Hanks – Merlot
Is it possible not to be taken in by Hanks' spell? The man can be funny or tragic, easygoing or serious, passionate or aloof. In short, Hanks is the kind of everyman with whom all of us are very comfortable. He is, in other words, like Merlot-genuine and satisfying to be around.
Javier Bardem – Syrah
With his manliness, sexiness, and lurking kind of passion, he is like Syrah, which has a primordial sexiness of its own. Dark and earthy, Syrah's intensity mirrors Bardem's own.
Ed Harris – Cabernet SauvignonStrong, driven, ambitious, complex, and charismatic, Harris exudes internal power and a kind of fierceness. He's a classic Cabernet Sauvignon, the most complex, powerful, ageworthy, and expensive of all red grapes.
GOING ORGANIC 101
Hi organic food and product enthusiasts. You can check out these websites for more newly launched eco-ethical oudoor market and news.
http://www.bollywoodveggies.com/farm_tours.html
http://www.bunalun.com.sg/catalog.php?cat_id=35
http://www.eat-organic.com.sg/whyeat.html
http://www.fave.com.sg/
http://www.lorganic.sg/events.html
http://www.bollywoodveggies.com/farm_tours.html
http://www.bunalun.com.sg/catalog.php?cat_id=35
http://www.eat-organic.com.sg/whyeat.html
http://www.fave.com.sg/
http://www.lorganic.sg/events.html
Mar 24, 2008
SAVE YOUR DISHES 101
Burned pie: Remove burned part and serve in individual bowls with ice cream।
About the only thing you can't fix is something that's burned through. However, you can trim off burned edges from baked goods if enough is left. You also can use the unburned portions for trifle or cut what's left into squares and then frost or add sauce to them.
If you've burned something in a pan, you sometimes can scoop off the top layer into another bowl if you're careful to get none of the scorched stuff. Taste it to see if it's edible.
# White sauce or gravy that's lumpy: Pour or mash through a strainer (also good cure for curdled sauce); beat vigorously with a whisk or run briefly in food processor with metal blade.
• Dry meat or poultry: Serve with a sauce; use in stir-fry. Or shred and add liquid to make a burrito filling.
• Dry fish: Crumble and bind with an egg and some seasoning to make croquettes.
• Sauces or entree too thin: Thicken with 1 tablespoon cornstarch per cup of liquid. Or with mashed potato flakes or buds.
• Vegetable dish is blah: Have you added a little salt? If yes, try pepper, a dash of hot sauce, a squeeze of lemon, a sprinkle of something green such as chopped parsley. Don't do all these at once!
• Mushy vegetables: Puree into an elegant side dish sprinkled with an herb or spice. Or mash and serve in a cream soup.
• Increasing the volume can be a solution. For soups that are oversalted, double the broth amount. If your salad is overdressed, add twice as much lettuce. Or if the lettuce isn't limp yet, drain out what dressing you can, then dump the salad onto paper towels, cover with more paper towels and rub off some of the excess dressing.
• Salty soup, broth, gravy or stew can be fixed with sliced raw potato. Cook until the potato is translucent, then fish it out and discard it.
• Entree too spicy: Add milk or cream or increase the volume with an unspiced batch.
• For doctoring purposes: Keep these ingredients in your pantry - sherry, tube of tomato paste, basic spices, instant vanilla pudding, cheese sauce or cheese soup, mashed-potato flakes, dehydrated onions.
About the only thing you can't fix is something that's burned through. However, you can trim off burned edges from baked goods if enough is left. You also can use the unburned portions for trifle or cut what's left into squares and then frost or add sauce to them.
If you've burned something in a pan, you sometimes can scoop off the top layer into another bowl if you're careful to get none of the scorched stuff. Taste it to see if it's edible.
# White sauce or gravy that's lumpy: Pour or mash through a strainer (also good cure for curdled sauce); beat vigorously with a whisk or run briefly in food processor with metal blade.
• Dry meat or poultry: Serve with a sauce; use in stir-fry. Or shred and add liquid to make a burrito filling.
• Dry fish: Crumble and bind with an egg and some seasoning to make croquettes.
• Sauces or entree too thin: Thicken with 1 tablespoon cornstarch per cup of liquid. Or with mashed potato flakes or buds.
• Vegetable dish is blah: Have you added a little salt? If yes, try pepper, a dash of hot sauce, a squeeze of lemon, a sprinkle of something green such as chopped parsley. Don't do all these at once!
• Mushy vegetables: Puree into an elegant side dish sprinkled with an herb or spice. Or mash and serve in a cream soup.
• Increasing the volume can be a solution. For soups that are oversalted, double the broth amount. If your salad is overdressed, add twice as much lettuce. Or if the lettuce isn't limp yet, drain out what dressing you can, then dump the salad onto paper towels, cover with more paper towels and rub off some of the excess dressing.
• Salty soup, broth, gravy or stew can be fixed with sliced raw potato. Cook until the potato is translucent, then fish it out and discard it.
• Entree too spicy: Add milk or cream or increase the volume with an unspiced batch.
• For doctoring purposes: Keep these ingredients in your pantry - sherry, tube of tomato paste, basic spices, instant vanilla pudding, cheese sauce or cheese soup, mashed-potato flakes, dehydrated onions.
Mar 17, 2008
FACEBOOK, BLOGGERS & THEIR FOOD BLOGS
Basic Info
Type:
Common Interest - Food & Drink
Description:
A place to discuss all the good and bad places to eat out there, what's new, and organise makan outings.If you know you friend is a foodie, invite him to join this group today!
Malaysia Foodie Group : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30229390663
Singapore Foodie Group : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19163022758
Contact Info
Website:
http://apps.facebook.com/ieatclub/index....
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http://orhorh.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2008-01-01T00%3A00%3A00%2B08%3A00&updated-max=2009-01-01T00%3A00%3A00%2B08%3A00&max-results=6
http://www.sommerdesigns.typepad.com/dinnerchallenge
http://www.hungry-girl.com/meet/index.php
http://travelingfoodjunkie.ning.com/
http://www.foodbuzz.com/foodies/sg/singapore?page=2http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bluelist/index.cfm?fa=main.viewList&list_id=85882
http://joonelovesfood.blogspot.com/
http://www.singapore-restaurant.com/foodies/forum-3.html
http://gridskipper.com/travel/singapore/foodies-guide-to-singapore-252953.php
http://www.chefsblogs.com/directory/Foodies_by_Region/Southeast_Asian/
http://masak-masak.blogspot.com/
http://malaysianfoodreview.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
http://www.friedchillies.com/fc/
Dear Friends or fellow bloggers
A lot of us have gone into Facebook to get connected with each other and the latest/coolest events to meet up.It is all about knowing more people; low pressure and fun! If you are a member of FACEBOOK – join this group -
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8212029095
If you aren’t a member yet, sign up one – http://www.facebook.com/
Photos from Beulah
Back to Beulah
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Type:
Common Interest - Food & Drink
Description:
A place to discuss all the good and bad places to eat out there, what's new, and organise makan outings.If you know you friend is a foodie, invite him to join this group today!
Malaysia Foodie Group : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30229390663
Singapore Foodie Group : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19163022758
Contact Info
Website:
http://apps.facebook.com/ieatclub/index....
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http://orhorh.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2008-01-01T00%3A00%3A00%2B08%3A00&updated-max=2009-01-01T00%3A00%3A00%2B08%3A00&max-results=6
http://www.sommerdesigns.typepad.com/dinnerchallenge
http://www.hungry-girl.com/meet/index.php
http://travelingfoodjunkie.ning.com/
http://www.foodbuzz.com/foodies/sg/singapore?page=2http://www.lonelyplanet.com/bluelist/index.cfm?fa=main.viewList&list_id=85882
http://joonelovesfood.blogspot.com/
http://www.singapore-restaurant.com/foodies/forum-3.html
http://gridskipper.com/travel/singapore/foodies-guide-to-singapore-252953.php
http://www.chefsblogs.com/directory/Foodies_by_Region/Southeast_Asian/
http://masak-masak.blogspot.com/
http://malaysianfoodreview.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
http://www.friedchillies.com/fc/
Dear Friends or fellow bloggers
A lot of us have gone into Facebook to get connected with each other and the latest/coolest events to meet up.It is all about knowing more people; low pressure and fun! If you are a member of FACEBOOK – join this group -
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8212029095
If you aren’t a member yet, sign up one – http://www.facebook.com/
Photos from Beulah
Back to Beulah
8 photos
Mar 13, 2008
FOOD RELATED LINKS
http://www.chow.com/recipes?tag=ftr
http://www.carnival-popcorn.com/online%20shop_funz%20machine.html
http://allrecipes.com/
http://www.funwithfood.com/kidsclub.html
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/links/foodlinks.htm
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/kids/
http://www.nms.on.ca/Elementary/fun_food_facts.htm
http://www.foodfunandfacts.com/foodtrivia.htm
http://www.soshiok.com/
http://www.foodreference.com/
http://www.bellybytes.com/
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/
http://www.juicing-for-health.com/
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FAMOUS BLOGGERS
http://rockybru.blogspot.com/
http://www.typicalben.blogspot.com/
http://www.thy-dowager.blogspot.com/
http://www.sabrina.sg/
http://labnol.blogspot.com/
http://www.xanga.com/clapbangkiss/
http://www.bryanboy.com/
http://www.mrbrown.com/
http://ieatishootipost.sg/
http://www.carnival-popcorn.com/online%20shop_funz%20machine.html
http://allrecipes.com/
http://www.funwithfood.com/kidsclub.html
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/links/foodlinks.htm
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/kids/
http://www.nms.on.ca/Elementary/fun_food_facts.htm
http://www.foodfunandfacts.com/foodtrivia.htm
http://www.soshiok.com/
http://www.foodreference.com/
http://www.bellybytes.com/
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/
http://www.juicing-for-health.com/
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FAMOUS BLOGGERS
http://rockybru.blogspot.com/
http://www.typicalben.blogspot.com/
http://www.thy-dowager.blogspot.com/
http://www.sabrina.sg/
http://labnol.blogspot.com/
http://www.xanga.com/clapbangkiss/
http://www.bryanboy.com/
http://www.mrbrown.com/
http://ieatishootipost.sg/
For Home Delivery Services
http://www.ponggolseafood.com.sg/
Mar 11, 2008
RECIPES FROM COLDSTORAGE WEBSITE.
For more easy to prepare recipes please go to:
http://www.coldstorage.com.sg/mall/
FRENCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS-->
Ingredients: 200g boneless chicken leg (cut to bite size) 80g potatoes, peeled (cut to bite size) 80g carrots, peeled (cut to bite size) 40g cherry tomatoes 1tbsp olive oil 35g garlic, minced 35g white onions, diced 30g fresh thyme, chopped
2 cups white wine 1 cup chicken stock Pinch of salt and pepper 10g unsalted butter 1 cup cream Garnish: pinch of cajun spice
Method:
1.Heat up a non-stick pot with olive oil, fry the onion and garlic till fragrant.
2.Add in the potatoes, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and chicken leg, de-glaze with white wine. Add in chicken stock.
3.Add in the rest of the ingredients except the cream, and braise for 5-8 mins.
4.Season to taste, add in the cream, butter and garnish.-->
-->
Copyright ©, 1997-2006. Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd
WARM MINI CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH ICE CREAM-->
Chocolate Mix A: 250g dark chocolate (unsweetened) 250g unsalted butter 150g fine sugar 1 tbsp plain flour Chocolate Mix B: 5 nos whole eggs 5 nos egg yolk
Garnish: 35g raspberry 35g strawberry 35g blueberry 1 cup berry sauce 1 tub ice cream
Method:
1.Lightly dust the baking mould with butter and flour.
2.Place chocolate mix A into the mixer bowl, warm the bowl into a hot bain-marie (water bath).
3.Melt chocolate mix A well.
4.Using a whisk, slowly cool down the mix at low speed for around 6-8 mins. Add in chocolate mix B and whisk well.
5.Pour the chocolate mix into the baking mould. Preheat the oven to 185oC, bake the chocolate for 6-8 mins.
6.Serve chocolate cake with garnishes and ice cream.-->
-->
Copyright ©, 1997-2006. Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd
FRESH MANGO WITH GLUTINOUS RICE BALLS-->
Ingredients: 100g Fresh Mango (Scoop into small balls) 300g Cooked Glutinous Rice
Garnish: 1cup Coconut Milk
Coconut Syrup: 1cup Coconut Palm Sugar 1cup Water 1no Pandan leaf
Method:
1.Combine all the coconut syrup ingredients together, mix well and bring to boil, then simmer for 2 mins.
2.Roll the glutinous rice into mini balls and stuff a mango ball into it.
3.Drizzle the coconut milk and syrup over it.-->
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Copyright ©, 1997-2006. Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd
TORIKATSU DON-->
Ingredients (serves 2, preparation time 20 mins):
2 cups Cooked Japanese Rice 5g Seaweed Strip 30g First Choice Onion (Sliced) 2 Cups of Water 8 tbsp First Choice Fragrant Soy Sauce 40g Thinly sliced White Cabbage Pinch of Chilli Pepper 2 First Choice Whole Egg
Chicken (Torikatsu): 2x50g First Choice Chicken Escalope 2 tsp Flour 1 First Choice Eggwash 1cup First Choice Oil Pinch of Salt and Pepper Pinch of Chilli Powder Japanese Breadcrumb Garnish: 35g Japanese Pickled Vegetable
Method:
1.Flatten the chicken to thin escalope, season with chilli powder, salt and pepper. Lightly dust with flour , egg wash the chicken escalope, crumb it with Japanese breadcrumb and shallow fry it in a non stick pan to crispy.
2.Heat up another pot with 1 cup of water, sliced onion and 4tbsp First Choice fragrant soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
3.Add in the crispy chicken, seaweed strips, sliced cabbage, chili pepper and a raw egg over it. Simmer the mix to a boil or until the egg white is cooked.
4.Pour the mix over the cooked vita rice and serve.-->
-->
Copyright ©, 1997-2006. Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd
More Healthy Shopping Tips
· Read food labels. The nutrition label printed on food packages provide nutrition facts – from the amount of calories, fiber, total fat to the food's ingredients – which enable you to compare foods and make a healthier decision.
· Buy lean cuts of meat. For leaner meat, look for the words "round" or "loin" for beef and "loin" or "leg" for pork. Opt for skinless poultry or remove the skin before cooking.
· Choose whole-wheat over white bread. White bread has too little fiber and too few nutrients for the calories. Instead, look for 100 percent whole-wheat breads, with whole-wheat flour listed as the first ingredient on the label, and 2 grams of fiber per ounce.
· Buy 100% fruit juices instead of fruit drinks or fruit punch which have extra sugar added for flavoring and no additional vitamins or minerals.
· Look for nonfat or low-fat and low-sodium varieties of snack foods.
· Limit the amount of baked desserts and crackers. Many of these are made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oil – a source of trans fat.
· Watch out for the amount of sodium in frozen dinners, canned foods, and prepackaged foods. Some of these are very high in sodium, and can contain well over 1,000mg per serving. As a guide, aim for less than 400mg of sodium per serving in canned foods, and less than 700mg of sodium per serving in frozen dinners.
http://www.coldstorage.com.sg/mall/
FRENCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS-->
Ingredients: 200g boneless chicken leg (cut to bite size) 80g potatoes, peeled (cut to bite size) 80g carrots, peeled (cut to bite size) 40g cherry tomatoes 1tbsp olive oil 35g garlic, minced 35g white onions, diced 30g fresh thyme, chopped
2 cups white wine 1 cup chicken stock Pinch of salt and pepper 10g unsalted butter 1 cup cream Garnish: pinch of cajun spice
Method:
1.Heat up a non-stick pot with olive oil, fry the onion and garlic till fragrant.
2.Add in the potatoes, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and chicken leg, de-glaze with white wine. Add in chicken stock.
3.Add in the rest of the ingredients except the cream, and braise for 5-8 mins.
4.Season to taste, add in the cream, butter and garnish.-->
-->
Copyright ©, 1997-2006. Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd
WARM MINI CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH ICE CREAM-->
Chocolate Mix A: 250g dark chocolate (unsweetened) 250g unsalted butter 150g fine sugar 1 tbsp plain flour Chocolate Mix B: 5 nos whole eggs 5 nos egg yolk
Garnish: 35g raspberry 35g strawberry 35g blueberry 1 cup berry sauce 1 tub ice cream
Method:
1.Lightly dust the baking mould with butter and flour.
2.Place chocolate mix A into the mixer bowl, warm the bowl into a hot bain-marie (water bath).
3.Melt chocolate mix A well.
4.Using a whisk, slowly cool down the mix at low speed for around 6-8 mins. Add in chocolate mix B and whisk well.
5.Pour the chocolate mix into the baking mould. Preheat the oven to 185oC, bake the chocolate for 6-8 mins.
6.Serve chocolate cake with garnishes and ice cream.-->
-->
Copyright ©, 1997-2006. Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd
FRESH MANGO WITH GLUTINOUS RICE BALLS-->
Ingredients: 100g Fresh Mango (Scoop into small balls) 300g Cooked Glutinous Rice
Garnish: 1cup Coconut Milk
Coconut Syrup: 1cup Coconut Palm Sugar 1cup Water 1no Pandan leaf
Method:
1.Combine all the coconut syrup ingredients together, mix well and bring to boil, then simmer for 2 mins.
2.Roll the glutinous rice into mini balls and stuff a mango ball into it.
3.Drizzle the coconut milk and syrup over it.-->
-->
Copyright ©, 1997-2006. Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd
TORIKATSU DON-->
Ingredients (serves 2, preparation time 20 mins):
2 cups Cooked Japanese Rice 5g Seaweed Strip 30g First Choice Onion (Sliced) 2 Cups of Water 8 tbsp First Choice Fragrant Soy Sauce 40g Thinly sliced White Cabbage Pinch of Chilli Pepper 2 First Choice Whole Egg
Chicken (Torikatsu): 2x50g First Choice Chicken Escalope 2 tsp Flour 1 First Choice Eggwash 1cup First Choice Oil Pinch of Salt and Pepper Pinch of Chilli Powder Japanese Breadcrumb Garnish: 35g Japanese Pickled Vegetable
Method:
1.Flatten the chicken to thin escalope, season with chilli powder, salt and pepper. Lightly dust with flour , egg wash the chicken escalope, crumb it with Japanese breadcrumb and shallow fry it in a non stick pan to crispy.
2.Heat up another pot with 1 cup of water, sliced onion and 4tbsp First Choice fragrant soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
3.Add in the crispy chicken, seaweed strips, sliced cabbage, chili pepper and a raw egg over it. Simmer the mix to a boil or until the egg white is cooked.
4.Pour the mix over the cooked vita rice and serve.-->
-->
Copyright ©, 1997-2006. Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd
More Healthy Shopping Tips
· Read food labels. The nutrition label printed on food packages provide nutrition facts – from the amount of calories, fiber, total fat to the food's ingredients – which enable you to compare foods and make a healthier decision.
· Buy lean cuts of meat. For leaner meat, look for the words "round" or "loin" for beef and "loin" or "leg" for pork. Opt for skinless poultry or remove the skin before cooking.
· Choose whole-wheat over white bread. White bread has too little fiber and too few nutrients for the calories. Instead, look for 100 percent whole-wheat breads, with whole-wheat flour listed as the first ingredient on the label, and 2 grams of fiber per ounce.
· Buy 100% fruit juices instead of fruit drinks or fruit punch which have extra sugar added for flavoring and no additional vitamins or minerals.
· Look for nonfat or low-fat and low-sodium varieties of snack foods.
· Limit the amount of baked desserts and crackers. Many of these are made with partially hydrogenated vegetable oil – a source of trans fat.
· Watch out for the amount of sodium in frozen dinners, canned foods, and prepackaged foods. Some of these are very high in sodium, and can contain well over 1,000mg per serving. As a guide, aim for less than 400mg of sodium per serving in canned foods, and less than 700mg of sodium per serving in frozen dinners.
Jan 26, 2008
CHILLI SAUCE 101
Here is a list of chilli sauce to enhance your food flavor
Grilled Fish Dipping Sauce
Vienamese Dipping Sauce
Garlic & Chilli Sauce
Tom Yam Paste
Nyonya Sambal
Sambal Chilli/Shrimp Paste CHilli
Sambal Belachan
Sambal Cincalok DIping Sauce
Grilled Fish Dipping Sauce
Vienamese Dipping Sauce
Garlic & Chilli Sauce
Tom Yam Paste
Nyonya Sambal
Sambal Chilli/Shrimp Paste CHilli
Sambal Belachan
Sambal Cincalok DIping Sauce
SPICE 101
Want to spice up your life? Well cooking is one way to go. You can check out these websites for more info:
http://www.dorsetnaga.com/
www.chilligalore.co.uk/pages/our_productshop.html
http://www.reallycoolseeds.co.uk/
http://www.worldfarm.com.sg/
www.lovefoundation.org.sg/about-love-romance.html
Here are a list of more common spice:
Tumeric Powder
Curry Powder
Masala
Pepper
Coriander Seed
Cinnamon
Cumin Seed
Fennel
Clovers
Mustard Seed
Chilli
Galangal
Lemon Grass
Kaffir Lime Leaves
Curry Leaves
Bay Leaves
http://www.dorsetnaga.com/
www.chilligalore.co.uk/pages/our_productshop.html
http://www.reallycoolseeds.co.uk/
http://www.worldfarm.com.sg/
www.lovefoundation.org.sg/about-love-romance.html
Here are a list of more common spice:
Tumeric Powder
Curry Powder
Masala
Pepper
Coriander Seed
Cinnamon
Cumin Seed
Fennel
Clovers
Mustard Seed
Chilli
Galangal
Lemon Grass
Kaffir Lime Leaves
Curry Leaves
Bay Leaves
MALT 101
Whisky in Scotland is just like wine in Frnace
Country of origin: Scotland
Two main houses for Malt:
- Suntory (more modern)
- Nikka (more traditional & similar to Scottish versions)
Other Country Producing Malt: Ireland, US & even Japan
Region:
Highland (for caramel notes such as McCallan are easy-pleasers)
Lowland (herbaceous)
Islay (pleat & smoky are for true connoisseurs)
Campbeltown (3 operating distilleries)
Famous Brand:
- McCallan
- Glenmorangie
- Laphroaid(Scotland)
- Arran Malt (Scotland)
- Ardbeg(Scotland
- Green Spot (Ireland)
Country of origin: Scotland
Two main houses for Malt:
- Suntory (more modern)
- Nikka (more traditional & similar to Scottish versions)
Other Country Producing Malt: Ireland, US & even Japan
Region:
Highland (for caramel notes such as McCallan are easy-pleasers)
Lowland (herbaceous)
Islay (pleat & smoky are for true connoisseurs)
Campbeltown (3 operating distilleries)
Famous Brand:
- McCallan
- Glenmorangie
- Laphroaid(Scotland)
- Arran Malt (Scotland)
- Ardbeg(Scotland
- Green Spot (Ireland)
GEYLANG FOOD GUIDE 101
Hello readers,
Don’t get me wrong by wondering how I know so much about the food here. Well more source is from this magazine “Oh Taste”. Do visit their website for more info at http://www.giphmedia.com.sg/
For these food items:
1) Wanton Noodle – 235 Geyland Road
2) Frog Legs Porridge – 1 Geylang Lor 13
3) Beef Hor Fun – 237 Geyland Road
4) Vegetarian(Lei) Rice – 134 Sim Ave
5) Chicken Rice – 284 Geylang Road
6) Satay – 549 Geylng Road
7) Crab Bee Hoon – 659/661 Geylang Road
8) Smelly Tou Foo – 795 Geylang Road
9) Fruits – Near Aljunied and Paya Lebar MRT Stations
Don’t get me wrong by wondering how I know so much about the food here. Well more source is from this magazine “Oh Taste”. Do visit their website for more info at http://www.giphmedia.com.sg/
For these food items:
1) Wanton Noodle – 235 Geyland Road
2) Frog Legs Porridge – 1 Geylang Lor 13
3) Beef Hor Fun – 237 Geyland Road
4) Vegetarian(Lei) Rice – 134 Sim Ave
5) Chicken Rice – 284 Geylang Road
6) Satay – 549 Geylng Road
7) Crab Bee Hoon – 659/661 Geylang Road
8) Smelly Tou Foo – 795 Geylang Road
9) Fruits – Near Aljunied and Paya Lebar MRT Stations
JAPANESE FLAVOURING 101
Discover why Japanese food tastes so uniquely refreshing
1. Layu – an aromatic, red chilli oil that contains sesame oil, chilli pepper extract ad paprika. It is usually partnered with ramen & gyoza (pan-friend dumplings)
2. Wasabi paste – a pungent and spicy Japanese mustard made form horseradish and is mainly served with sashimi, sushi, udon and cold soba dished
3. Unagi Sauce – a dark soya sauce seasoned with sugar, corn syrup and sweet rice wine and drizzled over unagi (grilled eel)
4. Wakame – a mild-flavored black seaweed turns green when cooked in miso soup and salads. It need to be soaked before use
5. Bonito flakes – thin shavings of bonito fish (tuna family) which has been smoked, dried and fermenter. The salty flakes are used to flavor Japanese sauces, boodles and soups
6. Nanami Togarashi – a coarsely-ground pepper, sansho, orange peel, black & white sesame seed, ginger and seaweed is a popular flouring for noodle such as ramen and udon
7. Sanso – a tongue-numbing ground pepper derived from the berries of a Japanese prickly ash tree. Also known as Sze-chuan pepper.
8. Yamasa Tempura Senka – a mildly sweet dipping sauce contains soy sauce, sugar, mirin, sake and bonito extract and is served alongside tempura (prawn fritters)
9. Futaba Furikake Goma Wakame – a mix seasoning of seaweed, sesame seed, bonito flakes, sugar and salt and is usually sprinkled over rice, adding a crunchy texture and salty flavor
10. Gari – a pink pickled ginger marinated in sugar and vinegar. This sweet and tangy ginger is usually eaten with sushi
1. Layu – an aromatic, red chilli oil that contains sesame oil, chilli pepper extract ad paprika. It is usually partnered with ramen & gyoza (pan-friend dumplings)
2. Wasabi paste – a pungent and spicy Japanese mustard made form horseradish and is mainly served with sashimi, sushi, udon and cold soba dished
3. Unagi Sauce – a dark soya sauce seasoned with sugar, corn syrup and sweet rice wine and drizzled over unagi (grilled eel)
4. Wakame – a mild-flavored black seaweed turns green when cooked in miso soup and salads. It need to be soaked before use
5. Bonito flakes – thin shavings of bonito fish (tuna family) which has been smoked, dried and fermenter. The salty flakes are used to flavor Japanese sauces, boodles and soups
6. Nanami Togarashi – a coarsely-ground pepper, sansho, orange peel, black & white sesame seed, ginger and seaweed is a popular flouring for noodle such as ramen and udon
7. Sanso – a tongue-numbing ground pepper derived from the berries of a Japanese prickly ash tree. Also known as Sze-chuan pepper.
8. Yamasa Tempura Senka – a mildly sweet dipping sauce contains soy sauce, sugar, mirin, sake and bonito extract and is served alongside tempura (prawn fritters)
9. Futaba Furikake Goma Wakame – a mix seasoning of seaweed, sesame seed, bonito flakes, sugar and salt and is usually sprinkled over rice, adding a crunchy texture and salty flavor
10. Gari – a pink pickled ginger marinated in sugar and vinegar. This sweet and tangy ginger is usually eaten with sushi
TOMATO 101
It add colour, flavour and texture to sald, soup and curries
Red tomatoes
a. Cherry
b. Red Pear
c. Roma
With vine tomatoes
d. Salad
e. Vine-ripened
f. Vine-ripened cherry toms
Yellow tomatoes
g. Golden Sunrise
h. Mirabelle
i. Yellow Cocktail
Red tomatoes
a. Cherry
b. Red Pear
c. Roma
With vine tomatoes
d. Salad
e. Vine-ripened
f. Vine-ripened cherry toms
Yellow tomatoes
g. Golden Sunrise
h. Mirabelle
i. Yellow Cocktail
SHOP AROUND THE WORLD IN SINGAPORE
Specialty Food Stores in Singapore)
Hi Shoppers, if you are thinking of cooking up some foreign cuisine and don’t know where to get your ingredients, fret no more for most of these items could be located at these various supermarkets specializing in their own country’s products or food & beverage items.
FRANCE
Hediard @ 125 Tanglin Road, Tudor Court
http://www.hediard.com.sg/estore/privacy.php
AUSTRALIA
Oh Deli @ 421 East Coast Road
http://www.bmp.foodnhotelasia.com/index.php5?id=116403&highlight=&fid=496&offset=0&Action=showCompany&bmp=10111
NEW ZEALAND
Absolutely New Zealand @Block 106 Clementi Street 12 #01-46
http://www.streetdirectory.com/restaurants/singapore/reviews/location-Absolutely_New_Zealand-1000002168.php
THAILAND
Yen Investments Thai Supermarket @#02-64 Golden Mile Complex
http://wineanddine.asiaone.com/Wine%252CDine%2B%2526%2BUnwind/Features/Short%2BTakes/Story/A1Story20070622-15000.html
JAPAN
Meidi-ya Supermarket@#B1-50 Liang Court
http://www.meidi-ya.com.sg/en/about.asp
KOREA
Seoul Mart @#B1-84A Parkway Parade
Hi Shoppers, if you are thinking of cooking up some foreign cuisine and don’t know where to get your ingredients, fret no more for most of these items could be located at these various supermarkets specializing in their own country’s products or food & beverage items.
FRANCE
Hediard @ 125 Tanglin Road, Tudor Court
http://www.hediard.com.sg/estore/privacy.php
AUSTRALIA
Oh Deli @ 421 East Coast Road
http://www.bmp.foodnhotelasia.com/index.php5?id=116403&highlight=&fid=496&offset=0&Action=showCompany&bmp=10111
NEW ZEALAND
Absolutely New Zealand @Block 106 Clementi Street 12 #01-46
http://www.streetdirectory.com/restaurants/singapore/reviews/location-Absolutely_New_Zealand-1000002168.php
THAILAND
Yen Investments Thai Supermarket @#02-64 Golden Mile Complex
http://wineanddine.asiaone.com/Wine%252CDine%2B%2526%2BUnwind/Features/Short%2BTakes/Story/A1Story20070622-15000.html
JAPAN
Meidi-ya Supermarket@#B1-50 Liang Court
http://www.meidi-ya.com.sg/en/about.asp
KOREA
Seoul Mart @#B1-84A Parkway Parade
BURGER 101
Hi Burger Hunters, we will help you locate some of the best burger sellers in town. They are so juicy, naughty and greasy. Not all burgers are fattening as some comes with a rich serving of salad like tomatoes, lettuce, onion and pickled veggies like beetroot or cucumber.
WHAM! BURGER
@ Level 1 China square Food Centre
Try their Big Beef Burger
SUPER DOG
@ B2 Vivocity
Try their: Chilli Cheese Burge
RAMLEE:
@ night market
Try their Cheese Burger
CARL’S JR
@ Level 2 Vivocity
Try their Western Bacon Cheese Burger
BOTAK JONES
@ Blk 970A Toa Payoh North
Try their: The Botak Burger. His Australasian burger is paired with tomatoes, lettuce, grilled onions and pickled beetroot which add a surprisingly tangy crunch to every mouthful.
BILLY BOMBERS
@ The Cathay Level 1
Try their: Lost World Burger
CRAZY ANG MOH
@ Blk 279 Bishan St 24
Try their: Crazy Burger
RELISH
@ 501 Bt Timah Road, Level 2 Cluny Court
Try their: Bacon & Cheese Burger
MOS BURGER
@ Level 1 Bugis Junction
Try their: Hanbagu (Japanese hamburger patties) & Big Beef Sushi- Sandwiches whih feature extra avacados ad freshly grated wasabi. Their burgers are often served in semi-sweet, sticky brown sauce or in spicy curries with buns made our of rice
KOMALA’S
@ B1 Peninsula Plaza
Try their: Indian flavored Vegetarian burgers. Their patties are made using chicken or vegetables because eating beef is considered taboo to those Hindus. In fact, Big Mac in India substitute their beef patties with “Maharaja Mac” made from chicken and “Wada Pav” made from potatoes and green chillies.
WHAM! BURGER
@ Level 1 China square Food Centre
Try their Big Beef Burger
SUPER DOG
@ B2 Vivocity
Try their: Chilli Cheese Burge
RAMLEE:
@ night market
Try their Cheese Burger
CARL’S JR
@ Level 2 Vivocity
Try their Western Bacon Cheese Burger
BOTAK JONES
@ Blk 970A Toa Payoh North
Try their: The Botak Burger. His Australasian burger is paired with tomatoes, lettuce, grilled onions and pickled beetroot which add a surprisingly tangy crunch to every mouthful.
BILLY BOMBERS
@ The Cathay Level 1
Try their: Lost World Burger
CRAZY ANG MOH
@ Blk 279 Bishan St 24
Try their: Crazy Burger
RELISH
@ 501 Bt Timah Road, Level 2 Cluny Court
Try their: Bacon & Cheese Burger
MOS BURGER
@ Level 1 Bugis Junction
Try their: Hanbagu (Japanese hamburger patties) & Big Beef Sushi- Sandwiches whih feature extra avacados ad freshly grated wasabi. Their burgers are often served in semi-sweet, sticky brown sauce or in spicy curries with buns made our of rice
KOMALA’S
@ B1 Peninsula Plaza
Try their: Indian flavored Vegetarian burgers. Their patties are made using chicken or vegetables because eating beef is considered taboo to those Hindus. In fact, Big Mac in India substitute their beef patties with “Maharaja Mac” made from chicken and “Wada Pav” made from potatoes and green chillies.
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