Category Archives: The Food Scoop
Fresh rice dumplings at Feng Shui Inn
Powerful strikes upon the drum. Thunderous roars battling the stubborn waves of the sea. Blood pumping adrenaline. These are just about the sights and sounds of Singapore’s Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Dumpling Festival. And while most of us don’t have the physique and ability to steer these boats, we most certainly have the superhuman ability to stomach these Ba Zhang – many of them, if we can.
Feng Shui Inn has heeded the call of our tummies and created savoury, aromatic dumplings for this festive season, only from 28 May to 12 June.
We bite into three and give you a sneak preview.
An Italian perk-me-up at Palio
By Jay Tan
There is one universal truth: no one escapes the clutches of the Weary Wednesday Monster. Midweek blues are painful for that stranded feeling – you’re tired from Monday and Tuesday, but the weekend is Thursday and Friday away. I decided that I needed a perk-me-up comfort meal, one that will keep my spirits uplifted for the rest of the week.
I popped by good ol’ Palio and gave myself a little treat.
3 things you need to do at the Carrot Cause
Yes, carrots love Italian cuisine.
It’s Wednesday, 5pm, and the week seemed to have stretched impossibly long. We reckon a good way to break the seemingly unending marathon of work commitments would be to indulge in a good ol’ Tuscan dinner. Better yet, if you eat at Palio on 29 May at the RWS Carrot Cause, your money doesn’t even go to the restaurant – EVERYTHING will be donated to the charity of your choosing.
Here’re 3 ways to make the night even more enjoyable.
Lazy bones day out
We’ve assessed our thrill rides for all you adrenaline junkies. But not everyone pursues the path of thrills and highs; sometimes, you just want to relax and melt into a puddle of skin and bones. We followed our inner sloth and seeked out places to laze in the Resort.
5 interesting carrot facts
Not all carrots like pizza. But some do.
You see them in stir-frys. In your soup. As snacks. But this seemingly inocuous vegetable root has some amazing properties. And they’re not all orange. We sniffed out some interesting carrot facts.
7 Mother’s Day gift ideas
Yes, we know that every day should be Mother’s Day. But let’s be honest, we probably don’t show as much appreciation as we should. And some of us are just bad at expressing ourselves with words. This Mother’s Day, seize the opportunity to shower her with some love. We’ve amassed gifts from around RWS that do all the talking for you.
Cook a simple dish for mum this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, ditch the well-travelled path of buying gifts and surprise mum with some delicious yet fuss-free home cooked fare, with some professional help from chef Mike Tan of Forest 森.
Whip up a culinary storm with a bowl of homemade noodles with clams, pork belly (or chicken) and Tientsin cabbage – guaranteed to whet her appetite and warm the cockles of her heart.
Watch the third episode of ‘Who’s the chef’ for more detailed instructions from chef Mike. Read on for the recipe.
A romantic day out at Resorts World Sentosa
It’s your anniversary next week and you have nothing planned. It’s too late for a short getaway and time is not on your side. Your worst nightmare is slowly coming true.
While you click away on the Internet, sieving through pages of recommendations for divine intervention, why not plan a trip to Resorts World Sentosa for instant salvation? Read on to see how we can make it an anniversary you won’t forget.
Feng Shui Inn’s healthy take on Cantonese cuisine
Honey Glazed Crocodile Belly
One usually wouldn’t consider Cantonese cuisine to be healthy but with Chef Yip Cheung Shui at the helm, expect the improbable.
In the third and final part of this 9-week food promotion (15 April to 5 May) at Feng Shui Inn, Chef Yip introduces dishes specially designed for health-conscious Singaporeans.
A family day out at Resorts World Sentosa
If you have a whole day to spend with your kids, and are trying to squeeze in as many sights of Singapore as humanly possible, then Resorts World Sentosa is a great choice – you can easily spend three days to fully enjoy all there is to experience. But if you have just 12 hours, read on to find out just how you can maximize your precious day with your kids.
