Fart Tartz Cafe @ Singapore Expo (2nd Visit)

Fart Tartz Cafe
Address: 1 Expo Drive #02-04 Singapore 486150 (right beside Coffee Bean)
Opening Hours: Mon to Thu 8am to 6pm 
                         Fri to Sun 8am to 8pm 

1st Visit
3rd Visit




Back here again at Fart Tartz for the 2nd time with K!

I love the cafe's layout and lighting and its near home! Both times, we strolled home after making ourselves satisfied with the desserts we have here!



We had Strawberry Soda S$4.50 instead of coffee today. Unlike us!





No need to guess, I bet you can tell what are these desserts!



Lychee-misu S$6.80 with generous lychees. I am a fan of lychee, this is one of the must-try!



Tiramisu S$6.80

I was a little sad after Fart Tartz revised their opening hours, which means that I can't visit after work anymore. But they are opened since 8am, so people also must rest. I always have weekends to go visit since its so near home!

I can't wait to go back to try more of their desserts in jar! They also have tarts now. NOM NOM! Till then!

Homebakes from sista HoneyBeeSweets

Met up with the sista one of the afternoon and she brought me her homemade bread & jam.

I love her bread so much I have to dedicate a post for her homemade. LOL!





Homemade Apricot Jam <3



So fluffy and yummy. Ham & Cheese Bread.

Thank you sista!

'Dance to a dazzling Mid-Autumn' Mooncakes 2014 @ Breadtalk

BreadTalk
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BreadTalk’s 2014 mooncake selection is available at all outlets island-wide from 19 July to 8 September 2014.

Coming 8th September 2014 is Mid-Autumn Festival. We waited a whole year for these mooncakes, as we only get to eat them once a year. The season always get me feeling all excited!

This Mid-Autumn Festival, BreadTalk unveils a dazzling collection of 5 exquisitely-designed mooncake boxes; each comprising a delectable assortment of popular and new flavours of baked and snow skin mooncakes that will definitely add a sparkle to the occasion.

Centred on the theme of ‘Dance to a dazzling Mid-Autumn’, BreadTalk aims to conjure the rousing spirit of this festival when family and friends get together with these beautifully-crafted gems nestled in elegant oriental-chic packaging adorned with a gleaming motif inspired by rabbits and butterflies; timeless symbols of the Mid-Autumn season.

Do you like baked or snowskin mooncakes? Well, I usually will choose Traditional Baked Mooncakes, but after trying Breadtalk's SnowSkin Mooncakes, I was in a dilemma so I am choosing both Baked & Snowskin this time!


Snowskin Mooncakes



Snowskin mooncakes in the recent years have evolved from the plain old Pandan Skin Lotus Paste fillings to Durian, Jackfruit, Lychee, Yuzu and many more. Some are still not as good as plain old ones.

Made with a proprietary recipe, these BreadTalk's snow skin versions use premium ingredients that are bound to surprise with each mouthful.

Love this cherry blossom pink box (also available in brilliant turquoise) with a luminous bronze-embossed print of the mid-autumn motif, these vibrant boxes will bring much joy to the recipient as it did to me. I am so in love with the box and of course the moon cakes.

And before i go on to the mooncakes, I also like the paper bag, usually mooncakes paper bags are really squarish as the boxes are laid horizontally, and it makes the overall very bulky, these at Breadtalk, are different!

The boxes are placed straight up into the paper back, instead of lying down, and i thought this is a great idea!
The moon cakes were individually wrapped and sealed and places nicely into the box, even when the box is place straight up into the paper bag, it doesn't cause any damage to the mooncakes, I can easily carry a few boxes without any problem!



JOYOUS S$52.80 for a box of 8 mini mooncakes, consisting of 4 different flavours (2 each)

Perfect for gifts, this simply adorned with a butterfly knot, JOYOUS showcases an auspicious 8 mini snow skin mooncakes, each enveloping a truffle with different tantalising flavours.

Read on as I reveal the flavours!






Mini Coffee Baileys Truffle Mooncake & Mini Whiskey Truffle Mooncake featuring above!


My favourite is this alluring Mini Coffee Baileys Truffle Mooncake, it is very hard to choose a favourite as they are all almost equally good. Wanted to say ''Coffee lovers sure won't want to miss this!'', but when my brother was trying this (he doesn't drink coffee, not even a coffee lover for sure), ''this is like the best snow skin mooncake ever!''. His favourite among all too!

Then brother was skeptical to try the Mini Whiskey Truffle Mooncake, however I kept assuring and pestering him, he tried and he said ''this is good too!!!' *eyes open wide*

One thing about the snowskin moon cakes here at Breadtalk this year, they are all so velvety smooth!

Biting into the soft mochi-like skin, combining it with the Valrhona chocolate truffle and the respective different tempting fillings such as 12-year old Macallan whisky and Baileys Irish Cream, I have never tasted anything like this! *thumbs up*



Double Chocolate Truffle Mooncake & Black Sesame Truffle Mooncake.

This rich & velvety double chocolate is a safe choice but chocolate never goes wrong!

I am always not a fan of Black Sesame, however I could tell that this Black Sesame Truffle Mooncake is smooth and fragrant. I know this is perfect for Black Sesame lover since my mum sang all praises for it!


Baked Mooncakes

BreadTalk’s repertoire of baked mooncakes; including the irresistible limited edition Hello Kitty rendition, possess a thin golden brown moist pastry encompassing a generous filling crafted with premium preservative- free natural white lotus. More notably, trehalose (海藻糖), a premium sweetening ingredient that is less sweet than regular sugar is used in the mooncakes. Select varieties encompass a special egg yolk blend which is evenly distributed within the mooncake so that every slice renders a proportionate amount of egg yolk, while others include the olive kernel; an expensive ingredient generally reserved for use in Chinese medicine.



Featuring here is a box of INDULGENCE B S$48.80 a box of 4 pieces Lotus with Melon Seeds, melon seeds add bite and flavour to the smooth lotus paste, most importantly it is not overly sweet!
 My family loves mooncakes without yolk.





Put a smile on faces with this eye-catching cheery orange offering with favourite baked mooncakes! As you can see from the above, each mooncake is individually packed and sealed in plastic, and they are also packed into individual boxes with gold motifs. Can give to friends who doesn't want a full box of mooncakes.





There is another version that comes in the same packaging but it is INDULGENCE A S$52.80 for a box of 4 pieces Lotus with Yolk Blend. Lotus with Yolk Blend provides a pleasing savoury and sweet combination.


Other few Baked Mooncakes

HELLO KITTY S$38.80 for a box of 4 pieces (Lotus with Macadamia and Lotus with Cranberries) (2 each)
Limited Edition. Definitely the most ‘kawaii’ among the collection, this adorable pretty-in-pink treasure chest with a shiny gold clasp reveals four pieces of petite mooncakes embossed with this well-loved Sanrio character’s face and insignia.


PRESTIGE A S$58.80 for a box of 4 pieces ‘Wu Ren’ + Olive Kernel with single yolk (2 each)

PRESTIGE B S$53.80 for for a box of 4 pieces Lotus with yolk blend + Lotus with Macadamia & yolk blend) (2 each) 
A picture of sophistication with its luminous gold-embossed print against the understated dark brown background embellished with a white silk bow, PRESTIGE presents four individually box-packed mooncakes with a choice of either ‘Wu Ren’ and Olive Kernel with Single Yolk or Lotus with Yolk Blend and Lotus with Macadamia and Yolk Blend combination.

ROYAL S$88.80 for a 3-tier box of 10 regular and mini mooncakes including Lotus with Yolk Blend, Olive Kernel with Single Yolk, Lotus with Melon Seeds, Lotus with Macadamia and Lotus with Cranberries.
This generous selection is perfect for a rousing Mid-Autumn reunion.
The luxe rhinestone-studded three-tier beauty inspired by a vanity mirror makes a classy gift with its impeccably-paired dark chocolate and striking orange silk colours which alludes to the colours of autumn.


In-Store Promotions

19th July to 19th August 2014 (Early Bird Special)
15% discount for purchase of any box of Joyous
20% discount for purchase of any box of Prestige/Indulgence
30% discount for purchase of any 3 boxes of Prestige/Indulgence

19th July to 31st August 2014
UOB cardmembers enjoy 25% discount off Prestige/Indulgence + 1 box of Joyous

19th July to 31st August 2014
Enjoy 30% off purchase of 2 boxes of Prestige or Indulgence with 14th Anniversary bounceback coupon

20th August 2014 to 8th September 2014
Purchase any 2 boxes of Prestige/Indulgence/Joyous at 20% discount

28th August to 8th September 2014
Enjoy $10 off purchase of a box of Prestige (limited to 2 boxes per customer) with Lianhe Wanbao cut-out coupon



Thank you BreadTalk for the mooncakes, totally worth the calories!

Thye Moh Chan Mooncakes @ Paragon & Chinatown Point this Mid-Autumn 2014!

Thye Moh Chan
Address: 
               290 Orchard Road #B1-11/12 Paragon Singapore 238859 
               10am to 10pm

               133 New Bridge Road #01-45/46 Chinatown Point Singapore 059413
               10am to 10pm

               1 Harbourfront Walk #03-01 Vivocity (Within Toast Boast at Food Republic)                   
               Singapore 098585
               Sun - Thur 8.30am to 10.30pm
               Fri - Sat, eve of PH & PH 8.30am to 11.30pm

If you have not know, Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching fast, in about 2.5 weeks or so.
It falls on 8th Sep 2014, Monday.

Always in the mood for Mid-Autumn as we get to play with paper lanterns and then setting them on fire at the end of the night, sort of a reunion dinner, usually MIL will cook lots of food and of course moon cakes!

This Mid-Autumn Festival, iconic Teochew confectionery shop Thye Moh Chan is proud to unveil an exquisite Mid-Autumn collection comprising the stalwart establishment's signature Teochew mooncakes which will be available at its's newest outlet at Paragon and Chinatown Point.

With more than 25 products in the mix, Thye Moh Chan makes a great one-stop destination for tourist and locals alike who are looking for a wide selection of all-time classics and new innovative treats as gifts for friends and family.

A Partial open-concept kitchen also allows customers to catch a glimpse of Thye Moh Chan's chef's skilfully hand-making the reowned pastries.






Packaging

Perfect as gifts for friends and family who will relish these unique moon cakes, Thye Moh Chan's quintessential Mid-Autumn selection is beautifully-packaged in stunning red or gold boxes that bear intricate lotus motif; symbolic of purity and bliss in Chinese culture, which also alludes to the good tidings these boxes of delicious creations bring to family and friends.
Cleverly designed such that boxes can be stacked, customers can mix and match different flavours to form one multi-tier package.



Traditional Goodness

Made with time-honoured recipes, Thye Moh Chan's Mid Autumn products are the embodiment of simple pleasures and are definite crowd pleasers among young and old.

These traditional treats boast ethereal-light flaky pastry skin and a selection of different silky-smooth fillings that are also laboriously made by hand.

Mooncakes



Salty Tau Sar (Single Yolk) Mooncakes 咸豆沙月饼 S$25.80 for a box of 4 pieces. They have a large one available which is selling for S$22.80.

Picked from savoury mung bean filling which has been prepared with the utmost care from scratch, encompasses a blend of salty mung bean paste with a single egg yolk, fried shallots, white sesame and seasoned with white pepper.

I am a salty tau sar piah lover anytime! If you can tell from the above picture, the egg yolk is really special and unlike those egg yolks in typical traditional mooncakes. It blends well together with the mung bean paste, it makes me feel less sinful this way.



Sweet Tau Sar Mooncakes 甜豆沙月饼 S$25.80 for a box of 4 pieces. They have a large one available which is selling for S$22.80.

This sweet rendition comprises of sweet mung bean filling and melon seeds, smooth and fragrant.

Are you a sweet tau sar piah lover?



Yuan Yang 鸳鸯月饼 S$25.80 for a box of 4 pieces.

Brimming with a generous filling of savoury mung bean paste, fried shallots, white sesame, spicy pork floss (yes, you read right!) and salted egg yolk, this novel creation is also accented with a proprietary spice mix.

Firstly, its savoury mung bean so I love it!

Secondly, it does have a little bit of spice, not that spicy but a little pepperish prick on the tongue!



Teochew Double Delight 潮州双拼月饼 S$25.80 for a box of 4 pieces.

I find this special too! I didn't know tau sar piah can have such fanciful ingredients!

Savour the double delights of red bean paste and a unique 'crystal' filling made with winter melon, melon seeds, citrus strips, white sesame, spring onions and glutinous rice flour.



Once I bite into this piece of mooncake, I could feel the crunch of the winter melon and citrus strips. Not crunch as in crunchy type, its still soft but you can bite into bits & pieces of the sweet good stuff!



My mum insisted that I put all the 4 halves on the plate, so I have to take a shot but not a good one though :P

She is also all excited about the mooncakes.

Those who loves exotic flavours (who doesn't right??), you can try this!

Durian 榴莲月饼 Mooncakes S$34.80 for a box of 4 pieces.

A rare treat only during the Mid-Autumn period, this hot favourite among Thye Moh Chan's loyal customers entices with its alluring durian aroma and pleasing textural contrast between smooth D24 durian-infused bean paste and crispy pastry.

Quantities are limited and purchases can only be made at Thye Moh Chan's outlets.


Traditional Teochew Mooncake 潮州月饼 S$15.80 1 piece/box.

This old favourite presents a delightful combination of maltose, white-sesame, citrus strips and five-spice powder, rendering a unique and unforgettable taste.

As the artisanal mooncake selection is only produced in limited quantities, you are encouraged to place your orders in advance for collection till 5th September 2014.

Mooncakes vouchers are also available now!

Promotion

Now till 24th August 2014
You can enjoy a 20% discount for a purchase of 5 boxes and above!
(OCBC & UOB Cardmembers only need to purchase 2 boxes and above to enjoy the 20% off)

25th Aug 2014 till 2nd Sep 2014
Enjoy a 15% discount for a purchase of 10 boxes and above!
20% discount for a purchase of 50 boxes and above!

Place your orders now!

Thank you Thye Moh Chan for the delightful box of mooncakes that my family & I enjoyed! We finished the whole box even before I can write this post.

The Royal Mail Bar Rejuvenated @ The Ascott Raffles Place

The Royal Mail Bar 
Address: 2 Finlayson Green, The Ascott Raffles Place Singapore 049247
Tel: +65 65093589
Opening Hours: 3pm to 11pm Mondays to Fridays
Website: http://theroyalmail.sg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRoyalMailSG



The Royal Mail Bar is the extended beverage arm of The Royal Mail Restaurant, established in 2002.

We past by this a couple of times, and I thought this place is very pretty, am still thinking this is a very pretty and peaceful place.

Last night, I finally get to try the cocktails at The Royal Mail Bar and I am very excited to share this with you! Not only the prices of the drinks are easy on your pocket, they are very soothing and perfect for a evening after shagging it out at work.



A trademark of the bar is the eye-catching round conter where revellers can ensconce themselves and savour cocktails as well as British-Inspired bar grub. The bar's collection of spirits and whiskeys are also displayed in its full glory.

So, after 2 years, The Royal Mail Bar introduces new speciality cocktails and British-Inspired tapas to its menus.

The facelift draws inspiration from the evolving bar culture in Singapore, where there is an increasing demand for creative drinks that really serve to impress customers based in its ingredients, presentation and originality.

Culminating 3 months of hard work by the Kitchen and bar team, they have conceptualised a revitalised direction for the bar offering with exciting choices. Guests can expect an appetising range of specialty cocktails, a well-curated range of whiskeys and spirits, as well as bar grub that boast modern Bristish sensibilities.

Drinks: Whiskey/Cocktail/Martini

Using everyday ingredients, the bar's resident bartender has whipped up 15 new concoctions. The recipes are borne out of his search for intriguing and flavourful drinks.



K started off with Yamazaki 12 years S$30.



Timeless English S$18 - brewed Earl Grey Tea shaken with Vodka and Sweet & Sour. The bergamot oil in tea leaves delights with its incredible aroma.

This is one of their signature drinks.



A Day of Summer S$18 - Orange juice shaken with Baileys, Amaretto and Bols Triple Sec. Its a milky citrus mix with fresh notes of almond.



I start off with Chocolate Dream S$18 - Shaken Baileys, Kahlua and Vodka poured onto a swirl of Chocolate Syrup, topped with Roasted Marshmellows.

I love this drink. You have to try at least once!



Another 1 of their signature is Old Fashioned Spice S$18 - a smokey combination of Bourbon with Honey, Cloves and a burning stick of Cinnamon.

Teach an old drink new tricks with the reinvention of the classic men's drink with honey and clove infusion.

The both of us with our drinking companion last night, love this! Even K, someone who dislikes cinnamon also love this. I guess it is the hot favourite here. *Thumbs up*



We want to wake up at the Wrong Side of the Bed S$18 muahahaha.

Another one of my favourite, I am sorry, too many favourites, I ended my night trying hard to choose a favourite from the favourites. No, I am not having a hangover now. XD

It is a shot of Espresso shaken with Vodka, Kahlua and Baileys. I think this is for coffee lovers, or maybe not. Almost for everyone!



Would you like to Be My (Man)go S$18 ? Mango Puree blended with Run & Sugar. A fruity take on the classic daiquiri drink!

Well, what you see here might not be what you will be getting, because its all melted. Its supposed to look lil a margarita, frozen kind of drink.



We were all pleased with all the drinks! And I apologise for the bad pictures as its a bar, so its not very brightly lilted. But we have a good helper, my fiancé, K. He helped me and my friends with the lightings, holding 2 iPhones XD it must be a funny sight.



The handsome bartender torching the cinnamon stick for the Old Fashioned Spice. Do check out the geotag location of The Royal Mail

The flaming of Agent 006 S$18.

As you can see the flame got on to the table cloth omg, i got a little frantic and started to blow off the flame on the table.







Would you like to Foam Party S$18 with us? A party in a cup complete with a fuzzy white top.

A fizzy combination of Malibu, Bols Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Grenadine and Sprite with Whipped Cream and Rainbow Sprinkles.

Love all the names given for the drinks.



This is the drink shown in the video above.

Agent 006 S$18 - Muddled Lime Juice, Sugar and Mint leaves, with Rum and Lychee Juice with a burning stream of Bacardi 151



Burn baby burn <3





And we order 2 more, 80% to see it burn and capture a shot! hahah but of corse we drank it.



Tina Funfetti S$18 - blended mix of Baileys, Chocolate Syrup, Milk and Butterscotch with a drizzle of Grenadine and sprinkles. A very ladies drink or a boozy milkshake for the kid with a sweet tooth in you.

I kept have pronunciation problem with ''funfetti'' last night, but when I was typing this and reading it out, I have no problem. I think you can test your friends if they are still sober, by pronouncing this word. I kept getting ''funtini'' ''funfetini'', I hope the rest don't realise that.



Moulin Rouge S$18 - flame-torches Star Anise and Cherry shaken with Gin, Sweet & Sour and Lime Juice. A little sweet, spunky, and leaves you wanting more.



Or would you like a Plum Job S$18 instead? Sour Plum Powder shaken with Vodka and Sprite, garnished with a Sour Plum for a lingering taste. Hazel & I love this too! The sweet and salty taste of the Plum Job is appetising to me.



Dear Cupid S$18 - Gin shaken with Basil Leaves, Sugar Syrup and Lime Juice topped with a Strawberry. On cupid's bad days, this is his choice of poison.





Lovestruck Ginny S$18 - Gin shaken with Watermelon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Mint Leaves and Sweet & Sour. Concocted by one who was struck by love at first sight. We all felt that it taste like watermelon juice, or our threshold for alcohol content increase for the night. For those who want a light alcohol drink, this is perfect!



Lastly, Apple of my Eye S$18 - muddled Green Apple Slices shaken with vodka, Frangelico, Sour Apple and Egg White for frothy finish. They use 1 whole apple for a martini, so you get all the nutritional goodness of a whole green apple in this glass!

If you are tempted by the above cocktails, good news!! See below, happy hours and daily promotions!

Happy Hour
Happy Hour at the Royal Mail Bar is from 5pm to 8 pm where all specialty cocktails go for S$10 each and 1-for-1 House Pour (Gentlemen's Pour 45ml) go for S$15!

Daily Promotions is from 6pm to closing
Monday: S$5 - Dirty or Dry Martinis only
Tuesday: 1-for-1 House Pour and Premium Wine
Wednesday: 1-for-1 Whiskey by the Glass
Thursday: S$5 Draught Beer Half-Pint
Friday: S$10 Champagne by the Glass

''The offering of these specialty cocktails is in keeping with customers' changing preferences. The burgeoning trend of cocktail bars in SIngapore has inspired a demand for 'off-the-menu' drinks. WIth these novel creations, the Royal Mail Bar is able to offer an enamouring experience.'' said Mr Lois Blanc, Chief Executive Officer of Argentum Group.


Bar Grub



Complementing the specialty cocktails is a gamut of tasty bar grub.

Cubed Beef: Prime Roast 140g S$28 is a irresistible offering: each morsel is tantalising, especially when indulged with spicy crab-tomato and béarnaise sauces.



Razor Clams & Squid S$20 with chill and tomato salsa. Quite a appetising starter before the alcohols!





Classic Corn Tortilla Chips S$12 with Spicy Beef Ragout, Jalapeños, Melted Red Cheddar with Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream ad Cheese Sauce.



Shrimp Paste Chicken Drumlets S$14 are as what we said, ''we love fried food!'' These are perfect for beers!



The other equally satisfying and new item on the bar grub menu is BBQ Sweet & Spicy Meat Balls S$14. Flavours leap off tehe plate as the meatballs are doused in a piquant homemade BBQ sauce, tempered by Raspberry jam and chill flakes - an excellent sharing dish among colleagues and friends.

Food is meant to be shared and it taste nicer this way.



Beer-Battered Calamari Rings S$16 with Wasabi Aioli and Lemon Wedges.



Straight Cut Chips with Truffle Mayo S$12, the crispy fried dipped into the truffle mayo is so good!



I apologise for the not-appealing picture here, I bet you can't tell what this dish is!

Sauteed Chorizo Sausages S$16 with Tomato Concasse, Saffron, Chili Flakes and Toasted Baguette.



Garlic Bread S$8 (half loaf)



The presentation of this garlic bread is cool! For us barbarians, we peel it off and eat it. One of the better garlic bread around!



The kitchen team presents Sweet Potato Chips with Shallot & Onion Salsa S$8.

These homemade roasted chips are enticingly crispy on their own; dip them into the salsa and the enjoyment is increased manifold.

''Our new bar grub menu focuses on working the taste-buds of guests as they enjoy our improved menu - especially with the new specialty cocktails. As the tastes of these new cocktails vary differently from the classic alcoholic drinks, we had to give the new drinks a good try before working on complementing its taste. Hence, the teamwork behind this menu revamp is crucial to what our guests can experience and enjoy.'' said Group Executive Chef, Chef Micail Chepi.

Apart form Bar Grubs, the Royal Mail Bar also offers main course such as Sandwiches, Chips, Burgers, Pizzas, Pastas and even Asian Selections like Kung Pao Chicken, Black Pepper Beef, Nasi Goreng Kampong!

Desserts





Vanilla Creme Brûlée S$8 with Balsamic-marinated Mixed Berries to end off the night! Sweet & satisfying, I am sure we had sweet dreams after that!

Wait no more, quickly grab a couple of friends here for a drink or two. Or three, or more!

You may also book the place for events! Do contact them if you have something in mind!


Thank you The Royal Mail Bar for having us last night. Its a great and wonderful evening with drinks, and everybody letting their hair down.