Category Archives: cuisine: Desserts

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The Rolling Pin Bakery

You want hotel-quality desserts in a neighbourhood setting, you can have it at Bukit Batok Central. Modestly hidden in a corner of Bukit Batok Town Council is the one-year-old Rolling Pin Bakery which has cream puffs as their trump card. And

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The Rolling Pin Bakery

You want hotel-quality desserts in a neighbourhood setting, you can have it at Bukit Batok Central. Modestly hidden in a corner of Bukit Batok Town Council is the one-year-old Rolling Pin Bakery which has cream puffs as their trump card. And

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All good things

There’s always room for more bakeshops in Singapore it seems, just like how there’s always room for more desserts after a square meal. The fairer sex will agree. If you have been attentive enough, you would have noticed a 3-month-old

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All good things

There’s always room for more bakeshops in Singapore it seems, just like how there’s always room for more desserts after a square meal. The fairer sex will agree. If you have been attentive enough, you would have noticed a 3-month-old

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Grin affair

Cupcakes and tarts are a dime a dozen these days that it takes something with the X-factor to truly pique our interest. Fortuitously, Grin Affair came to the rescue with home-made mousse cakes served in über-cute mini jars.  Here’s a hip new place

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Grin affair

Cupcakes and tarts are a dime a dozen these days that it takes something with the X-factor to truly pique our interest. Fortuitously, Grin Affair came to the rescue with home-made mousse cakes served in über-cute mini jars.  Here’s a hip new place

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Baker and Cook

When Global Baker Dean Brettschneider realised he was not gonna stop at Baker & Spice in Shanghai, the residents of Bukit Timah couldn’t be more pleased. Say hello to the youngest sister in the family, Baker & Cook, who threw

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Baker and Cook

When Global Baker Dean Brettschneider realised he was not gonna stop at Baker & Spice in Shanghai, the residents of Bukit Timah couldn’t be more pleased. Say hello to the youngest sister in the family, Baker & Cook, who threw

the cosy interior

Arteastiq

Conveniently tucked away smack-dab in the heart of Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery’s Arteastiq is a common refuge for ladies who want a therapeutic session for their tummies. Pamper yourself with afternoon tea in this chi-chi setting whereby an air of class

the cosy interior

Arteastiq

Conveniently tucked away smack-dab in the heart of Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery’s Arteastiq is a common refuge for ladies who want a therapeutic session for their tummies. Pamper yourself with afternoon tea in this chi-chi setting whereby an air of class

Ci Gusta! at Anchorpoint

Ci gusta!

Ci Gusta!, which also means “We Like It!” in Italian, is the latest addition to the slew of ice cream parlours here. If the moniker does not ring a bell, it is probably because this flagship outlet is the first

Ci Gusta! at Anchorpoint

Ci gusta!

Ci Gusta!, which also means “We Like It!” in Italian, is the latest addition to the slew of ice cream parlours here. If the moniker does not ring a bell, it is probably because this flagship outlet is the first

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Pique Nique

If you find picnic in the park getting old, the perhaps Pique Nique in the mall would truely pique your interest. Pique Nique is the reincarnation of what was MacDonald’s and it’s just a hop, skip and jump away from

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Pique Nique

If you find picnic in the park getting old, the perhaps Pique Nique in the mall would truely pique your interest. Pique Nique is the reincarnation of what was MacDonald’s and it’s just a hop, skip and jump away from

The iconic beetle

Wimbly Lu Chocolates

In a nondescript corner off Upper Serangoon road, lies Wimbly Lu, nestled snugly amongst the row of cookie-cutter shophouses. Say hi to the neighbours Jule Cafe Bar and The Fat Cat Bistro as you arrive. Be prepared to make rounds

The iconic beetle

Wimbly Lu Chocolates

In a nondescript corner off Upper Serangoon road, lies Wimbly Lu, nestled snugly amongst the row of cookie-cutter shophouses. Say hi to the neighbours Jule Cafe Bar and The Fat Cat Bistro as you arrive. Be prepared to make rounds

76% chocolate truffle, 6.5

Drips Bakery Cafe

Drips Bakery Cafe is a quaint addition to the nostalgic estate of Tiong Bahru, just a stone’s throw away from the artsy Orange Thimble. With shelves brimming with well-executed array of sweet confection and savoury nosh, it is obvious that

76% chocolate truffle, 6.5

Drips Bakery Cafe

Drips Bakery Cafe is a quaint addition to the nostalgic estate of Tiong Bahru, just a stone’s throw away from the artsy Orange Thimble. With shelves brimming with well-executed array of sweet confection and savoury nosh, it is obvious that

Out of the pan

Out of the pan

Housed beside a central fountain, Out of the pan is a casual open-air eatery that specialises in a medley of sweet/savoury crepes. Step 1: You order the type of crepes you prefer: whole wheat, sundried tomato, and plain. Step 2:

Out of the pan

Out of the pan

Housed beside a central fountain, Out of the pan is a casual open-air eatery that specialises in a medley of sweet/savoury crepes. Step 1: You order the type of crepes you prefer: whole wheat, sundried tomato, and plain. Step 2:

TIME FOR SOME CUPCAKES, SHALL WE?

CUPCAKES WITH <3

CHARMAINE, THE LADY BOSS OF CUPCAKES WITH LOVE, PAINRED THIS MURAL WITH HER PEEPS. ONCE A SENIOR DESIGNER, NOW SHE SETS OFF WITH HER BF TO OPEN THIS HUMBLE LIL CUPCAKE SHOP. THE RECIPE CAME FROM HER MUM, AND EVERYDAY

TIME FOR SOME CUPCAKES, SHALL WE?

CUPCAKES WITH <3

CHARMAINE, THE LADY BOSS OF CUPCAKES WITH LOVE, PAINRED THIS MURAL WITH HER PEEPS. ONCE A SENIOR DESIGNER, NOW SHE SETS OFF WITH HER BF TO OPEN THIS HUMBLE LIL CUPCAKE SHOP. THE RECIPE CAME FROM HER MUM, AND EVERYDAY

WHO DOESN'T LIKE CINNAMON?

B bakery

Nestled along Bussorah street, B Bakery is tiny and can be easy to miss. I mean, there are so many shophouses in Arab street, hence a little navigation skills would be of good use. When I asked the lady boss,

WHO DOESN'T LIKE CINNAMON?

B bakery

Nestled along Bussorah street, B Bakery is tiny and can be easy to miss. I mean, there are so many shophouses in Arab street, hence a little navigation skills would be of good use. When I asked the lady boss,

MANY WHACKY FLAVOURS.

Tom’s Palette

SMACKED RIGHT IN SHAW LEISURE GALLERY, TOM’S PALETTE HAS BEEN A COMMON FAVOURITE AMONG THE TEENS. IT WAS ABOUT 3PM WHEN I ARRIVED, AND THE WHOLE PLACE WAS PACKED. NEVERTHELESS, WE STILL MANAGED TO GET A SEAT. JUST LIKE THE

MANY WHACKY FLAVOURS.

Tom’s Palette

SMACKED RIGHT IN SHAW LEISURE GALLERY, TOM’S PALETTE HAS BEEN A COMMON FAVOURITE AMONG THE TEENS. IT WAS ABOUT 3PM WHEN I ARRIVED, AND THE WHOLE PLACE WAS PACKED. NEVERTHELESS, WE STILL MANAGED TO GET A SEAT. JUST LIKE THE

THIS IS WHY WE ARE HERE FOR.

The Orange Thimble

thim·ble (noun) a small cap, usually of metal, worn over the fingertip to protect it when pushing a needle through cloth in sewing. I bet most of the people of my age doesn’t know what a thimble is. I, too,

THIS IS WHY WE ARE HERE FOR.

The Orange Thimble

thim·ble (noun) a small cap, usually of metal, worn over the fingertip to protect it when pushing a needle through cloth in sewing. I bet most of the people of my age doesn’t know what a thimble is. I, too,

MENTAIKO SPAGHETTI WITH SALMON TATAKI, 19++

TCC

THIS PLACE USED TO BE CALLED THE COFFEE CONNOISSEUR. PEOPLE OFTEN CONFUSE TCC AS THE COFFEE CLUB. NO NO, BIG MISTAKE MAN. ANYWAY, IN COLLABORATION WITH GSS, TCC IS HAVING 1-FOR-1 MAIN COURSES TILL 24TH JULY.   THE MEAT WAS VERY

MENTAIKO SPAGHETTI WITH SALMON TATAKI, 19++

TCC

THIS PLACE USED TO BE CALLED THE COFFEE CONNOISSEUR. PEOPLE OFTEN CONFUSE TCC AS THE COFFEE CLUB. NO NO, BIG MISTAKE MAN. ANYWAY, IN COLLABORATION WITH GSS, TCC IS HAVING 1-FOR-1 MAIN COURSES TILL 24TH JULY.   THE MEAT WAS VERY

HOLY SCOOPS

Romulus

  WITH GELARE’S OUTLETS GETTING FEWER BY THE DAYS, MAYBE WE SHOULD START TO WONDER WHERE TO GET OUR WAFFLES FIX IN THE FUTURE? WELL, ROMULUS HAS IT! YUP, T.G.I.F. PROMOTION.  CRISP ON THE OUTSIDE + SOFT (NOT CHEWY) ON

HOLY SCOOPS

Romulus

  WITH GELARE’S OUTLETS GETTING FEWER BY THE DAYS, MAYBE WE SHOULD START TO WONDER WHERE TO GET OUR WAFFLES FIX IN THE FUTURE? WELL, ROMULUS HAS IT! YUP, T.G.I.F. PROMOTION.  CRISP ON THE OUTSIDE + SOFT (NOT CHEWY) ON