Takashimaya Food Hall

When I'm a bit down and blue you will find me at either supermarkets, food halls or pastry shops.  The sight of lovely cakes and pastries, the smell of freshly baked bread makes me feel better.  I don't know how to explain this and it may be a bit weird, supermarkets got this scent that makes me feel relax and happy.   It just lift me up when I'm a bit lonely or homesick.  So anyway, one of my favorite places to brood over my sadness and frustrations is Takashimaya Food Hall.  

I remember one time, I came as they were about to open and was surprised when every staff greets you with a bow.  So Japanese! This posting is way past overdue as I've taken these pictures before Chinese New Year. And oh, I wasn't sad or blue that day...I was my happy cheerful self.

Le Creuset

I always wanted to get one of these but they are expensive.  I mean, if you buy it here in Singapore.  It's like buying a pair of Jimmy Choo's.    I found out that it is so much cheaper to get it in the US.  They even have discounted prices if you get it at those factory outlets.  

I was first introduced to Le Creuset by Chef Reggie Aspiras.  I attended most of her cooking class way back in the Philippines. She used it in most of our classes from stewing to roasting. It's one kitchen staple that I wanted to have in my kitchen.  I would love to have the entire set but I'm happy just to have one piece. I think it's a pretty good investment as it last a lifetime.  Le Creuset will be on my wishlist this year!  That's me hinting.

  

For the Chocoholics

A Visit to Patrick Roger Chocolate in Paris from David Lebovitz on Vimeo.

High Society Cupcakes

Yet another shop that caught my eye during a window shopping trip at Marina Bay Sands is High Society Cupcakes.  I was impressed with the cupcakes on display and ended up buying 3 cuppies to try.  The cupcakes are a tad bit small as compared to a normal say Magnolia's or Sprinkles cupcakes.   For a petit size I  find it a tad bit expensive too (S$6 each).   Part of it,  I would think is because of the location.  I can only guess how much is the rental space at Marina Bay Sands.  

Apart from cupcakes, they also have a few selections of cakes.  There's also a cafe inside where you can have tea or coffee "high society" style.   I didn't get the chance to see what they have in the menu for all I'm interested in are the cupcakes.  I never really paid much attention to the cupcakes available in Singapore and have no idea whatsoever where I can get the best in town.  Note to self: FIND OUT!  So far, I've only tried Cedele's cupcake but I can't be too sure it may have been a muffin...hahaha!