Category: Links We Love

Weekend Reads: 10 – 12 August

Post author By Chope
Post date August 10, 2018
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National Day may be over, but that’s no reason to stop the celebrations! Get the scoop on some great National Day foodie events you can still look forward to, as well as Singaporean-inspired food for you to continue showing that patriotic pride.

If you’re aching for some good food, check out the farmer’s market happening on the rooftop at Shaw Tower.

Spend your weekend gobbling up some good food and special deals! Some of the National Day specials here are still available, so get them while they last.

Cr: discoversg.com

Even Popeye’s is getting into the Singaporean chili crab craze with its new Chic N Crab Mantou.

Want to shoot your very own food ad? This video tells you all about the hacks you can use to shoot a drool-worthy commercial on your phone.

A road trip across the U.S.A sounds fun, but this list of the country’s best street foods will make it even better.

Cr: livekindly.co

For those who have been missing out on the 50-cents ice cream cones at IKEA because of dietary restrictions, rejoice! They recently announced that they will replace their vanilla soft-serve cones with 100% plant-based, dairy and gluten free Soya ice-cream!

Been meaning to whip up a sweet treat for you and your girlfriends but don’t know where to start? Head down to Funsiamo, a DIY baking studio at Suntec City, to experience baking in a fully-equipped kitchen.

Tags Chili Crab, Ikea, Popeye's, Singapore, Travel, Weekend Reads

Links We Love Singapore

Weekend Reads: 3 – 5 August

Post author By Chope
Post date August 3, 2018
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Feeling a little down in the dumps? Maybe some steak will help the blues go away. Or perhaps you’d prefer to keep a small bottle of wine in your pocket for the days when life gets too hard to handle.

This gorgeous blue wine has everything we want in a drink. It’s fruity, sweet, and 100% Instagrammable.

Cr: popsugar.com

In case of emergency, pop one of these stylish one-serving wine bottles in your bag to drink anytime, anywhere.

Last week, we told you guys about dog-themed kitchenware. This week, it’s beautiful ombre cooking pots.

Apparently, an all-meat diet helps with depression. Bring on the steaks!

Okay, the steak thing may not be legit, but therapeutic cooking most definitely is.

Cr: delish.com

There’s a cheese board in Wisconsin that weighs more than 4,000 pounds. We’re falling in love just looking at the pictures!

Before watching a movie in another country, you might want to do your research on an overlooked but important part of the experience: movie snacks.

Tags Cheese, Singapore, Steak, Weekend Reads, Wine

Links We Love Singapore

Weekend Reads: 27 – 29 July

Post author By Chope
Post date July 27, 2018
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This weekend, embrace your inner cheese fanatic, dog-lover, and 90’s child. We’re giving you the scoop on shell-less Skittles, an a-dog-rable kitchen equipment overhaul, Harry Potter-themed snacks, and more.

Hone your wizarding skills with Harry Potter-themed sweets! Chocolate wands, gummy magical creatures, and Hogwarts await.

Cr: outerlayer.com

Less into wand-waving and more into puppers? Give your kitchen a makeover with these pup-themed kitchen items.

You can now stuff yourself with pizza and get paid to do it. Here’s how.

Confuse your inner 90’s kid with a mouthful of chewy, shell-less Skittles.

Lay’s new “Tastes of America” line of potato chip flavours will bring you around the states in 8 delicious bags.

Cr: bonappetit.com

Master the art of the glorious cheese-pull with these cheesy cooking hacks.

What’s better than ice cream cones? Ice cream cones decorated with Disney characters.

Tags Cheese, Disney, Dogs, Harry Potter, Singapore, Skittles, Weekend Reads

Links We Love Singapore

Weekend Reads: 20 – 22 July

Post author By Chope
Post date July 20, 2018
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We’ve got stories to warm your hearts and get your appetite going this weekend! Read about burger-loving pooches, kitchen tips from Grandma, upsized avocados, and more.

Your daily tearjerker: Burger King is giving free burgers to a sick dog. Quick, get the tissues!

Cr: edition.cnn.com

Starbucks scores 10/10 for inclusivity at its sign language store.

Confuse your eyes and taste buds with these insane cakes.

It’s time to run down to your newest grocery store and grab some Rocky Road Oreos before they run out!

These awesome kitchen lifehacks from grandparents show that older really is wiser.

Cr: lookatwhatimade.net

Eco-friendly straws aren’t just good to the Earth, they’re absolutely gorgeous as well!

Can’t get enough avocados? Try the enormous “avozilla” instead.

We like pickles, but pickle beer? That’s an invention we never thought we’d see.

Tags Avocados, Oreo, Singapore, Starbucks, Sustainable Straws, Weekend Reads

Links We Love Singapore

Weekend Reads: 13 – 15 July

Post author By Chope
Post date July 13, 2018
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This week’s a great one, especially for all us environmentally-conscious foodies. Starbucks has finally promised to get rid of its plastic straws! Cookie dough doesn’t just come in Ben & Jerry’s ice creams either – not with this wonderfully easy recipe for safe-to-eat raw cookie dough. Happy spoon-licking!

Cr: delish.com

Hooray for the environment! Starting from 2020, you won’t see a green Starbucks straw again.

It’s not just Starbucks that’s going green. Check out these innovative ways restaurants are looking after Mother Earth.

Drinking doesn’t have to be an evening thing with these light, fruity wines.

Germany’s got great beer, beautiful towns, and the most epic aeroplane menu we’ve ever seen.

Cr: epicurious.com

Everyone loves cookie dough until you get food poisoning. Here’s how to make a safe-to-eat cookie dough that’s too easy to be true.

It always sucks to be hyped about a food trend, only to realise it’s so last week. Thankfully, we now know the exact moment a killer trend becomes overrated and mainstream.

Peanut butter powder is a thing now, and it’s actually pretty good.

Tags Cookie Dough, Go Green, Singapore, Starbucks, Weekend Reads, Wine

Links We Love Singapore

Weekend Reads: 6 – 8 June

Post author By Chope
Post date July 6, 2018
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This week we explore new and exciting options for the perfect wedding venue, like a Las Vegas Taco Bell. In other news, McDonald’s new durian McFlurry is making waves all over Singapore, and Cadbury’s inviting you to help them invent a new flavour.

Hold your dream wedding at the beach, a church, or perhaps at Taco Bell!

No time for breakfast? Try these quick and easy morning snacks to kick-start your day.

Cr: timeout.com

If you didn’t get enough during the durian season, McDonald’s new durian flavoured McFlurry might be just what you need.

In this week’s watermelon adventures, we make a Watermelon Sangria.

How about this great hack for a no-mess watermelon juice?

Here’s your chance to create a new Cadbury flavour and make your chocolate dreams come true!

Cr: deseretnews.com

This beautiful “Up”-inspired doughnut will tug on your heartstrings.

Relive your childhood with this Rose Scratch and Sniff bottle.

Links We Love Singapore Singapore

Weekend Reads: 29 June – 1 July

Post author By Chope
Post date June 30, 2018
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What are your plans for this weekend? If you haven’t made any yet, then we’ve got a whole list of cool things for you to try. From a new method of cutting a watermelon to making the perfect recipe, you can be sure your weekend will be as delicious as it is exciting.

Avocado lovers won’t be able to resist Korea’s new Starbucks drink.

Here’s another entry to add to your bucket list: drink fine wine while playing an escape game in wine cellar.

Cr: tallypress.com

Ditch the overpriced coffee chains and make your very own cold brew with these coffee hacks.

Make sure you don’t miss these awesome street foods from around the world next time you go on holiday!

The Internet has just found the best way to cut a watermelon, and we’re not sure if it’s genius or just plain weird.

Cuteness overload alert! Neil Patrick Harris’s 7-year-old decided to go vegetarian, but gave up after a week.

Cr: bonappetit.com

There are a million brownie recipes out there, but which is the best? Click here to find who’s created the one brownie to rule them all.

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Weekend Reads: 22 – 24 June

Post author By Chope
Post date June 22, 2018
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Loads of exciting things are happening this week, from the chance to actually have breakfast at Tiffany’s to World Cup cocktails. If you’re a fan of vodka, Audrey Hepburn, or Mac & Cheese, then you’ll love this edition of Weekend Reads!

This is what happens when you get a bot to write an ad for restaurants.

Planning a U.S.A. road trip? Take home these edible souvenirs so you can remind yourself and your tummy of your awesome holiday.

Cr: ny.eater.com

If you’d rather just stay in New York, you have to check out breakfast at Tiffany’s. No, not the movie – you can actually have breakfast in the iconic jewellery shop on 5th Avenue!

It’s time to dive into the Jelly Belly of the beast and find out how jellybeans are made.

Here’s another reason to celebrate: it’s been scientifically proven that Mac & Cheese is the perfect food for humankind.

Cr: mycocktailmasterclass.co.uk

Complete your World Cup viewing party with these Russian-inspired cocktails.

Then, stave off the hangover with these Filipino comfort foods that are the perfect end to a boozy night.

Feed your Meghan Markle obsession and find out about what she eats in a day.

Tags Breakfast at Tiffany's, Cocktails, Meghan Markle, Singapore, Weekend Reads, World Cup

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Weekend Reads: 15 – 17 June

Post author By Chope
Post date June 15, 2018
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Anthony Bourdain Tribute — Cr: twitter.com

It’s a sad time for the world of foodies this week – Anthony Bourdain has just passed away. Read on to see a touching tribute to this iconic chef.

This amazing chalk art mural in Indianapolis is a beautiful tribute to Anthony Bourdain and his legacy.

Watch Gordon Ramsay lose a cook-off when he goes head-to-head against Madelaine Petsch in Masterchef: Vegan.

Cr: bustle.com

Pizza in bed is the best thing we’ve seen this week. Just try to convince us otherwise.

Here’s how you can get hotel-standard food at hawker centre prices.

Have you ever struggled to get still-cold butter to spread evenly on bread? If so, then this cool newfangled butter knife is exactly what you need.

Cr: epicurious.com

Inopportune sweet cravings will never go unsatisfied when you’ve got these recipes for easy microwave desserts.

Tired out after work? Try baking – it’s everyone’s favourite way to destress!

Tags Anthony Bourdain, Dessert, Singapore, Vegan, Weekend Reads

Links We Love Singapore Singapore

Weekend Reads: 8 – 10 June

Post author By Chope
Post date June 8, 2018
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Summer’s in full swing pretty much everywhere now, which means there are some amazing new foods, drinks, and food hacks you have to know about. Find out how to make life in sunny Singapore awesome in this week’s Weekend Reads!

Starbucks’ sweet and summery new addition to their menu is already making us drool.

For the adventurous and stalwart, here’s a less appetising but more intriguing way to get your daily cuppa.

Designated drivers can enjoy some wine too, with this non-alcoholic wine water that apparently tastes like the real thing.

Cr: giphy.com

Oh my God, Karen, this Mean Girls-inspired cookbook is so fetch!

Vegetarian KFC might sound like an oxymoron, but we assure you it’s becoming a thing.

Renovating soon? Check out these cool kitchen hacks and gadgets you may want to use.

Cr: imbibe.com

If you like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain, then try these recipes that put creative twists on a classic drink.

Tags KFC, Links We Love, Mean Girls Cook Book, Pina Colada, Singapore, Starbucks

Links We Love Singapore

Weekend Reads: 1 – 3 June

Post author By Chope
Post date June 1, 2018
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Breakfast just got a whole lot better with the addition of ostrich eggs in Walmart, and the return of McGriddles to Singapore shores. You’ll also learn the pet peeves of all vegetarians, and how astronauts fulfil their cheat day cravings all the way up in space!

Disney princesses aren’t just pretty, they make great career women too!

If you need a protein boost, why not crack into an ostrich egg for breakfast?

Cr: foodbeast.com

Maybe ostrich eggs aren’t your thing, but we’re pretty sure McGriddles are!

Sauce candles are the perfect gift for those of us who can’t get enough of the smell of barbecue.

Ever wondered how astronauts handle not having access to the beloved pizza? Here’s the answer: they make pizza in space.

Cr: pinterest.com

This Russian baker doesn’t just make cakes, she creates works of art.

Vegetarians will find these tweets painfully relatable.

Disneyland is upping their food game again, this time with pineapple churros in marshmallow sauce.

Tags Disney, mcdonalds, McGriddles, Pizza, Singapore, Weekend Reads

Links We Love Singapore

Weekend Reads: 25 – 27 May

Post author By Chope
Post date May 26, 2018
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Are you ready for the start of Artbox this weekend? If you’re not yet, we’ve uncovered a guide that you have to read before you go. It’s also time to up your photography and Jenga skills because you’ll need them both to keep up with the new #FoodJenga trend.

This new Instagram food photography trend is called #FoodJenga and yes, it’s exactly what you think it is.

Cr: straitstimes.com

If precariously stacking food isn’t really your thing, you can still get some great foodie shots at Artbox this weekend! Here’s what you can look forward to.

Desserts and Disney collide in the form of a Mickey Mouse Oreo, created in honour of the iconic mouse’s 90th birthday.

The world has figured out how to cold brew tea, and the results are astounding.

Cr: livestly.com

Need something a touch stronger than tea? Try making these super easy big-batch cocktails!

Of course, we didn’t forget about National Wine Day in America. To celebrate, let’s look at these wine memes that are just a little too relatable.

Fans of The Walking Dead can also look forward to kickass wines inspired by the show’s fearsome women.

Ice cream isn’t just for those of us who can handle our lactose! These dairy-free options taste amazing and can be enjoyed by lactose intolerant and vegans alike

Tags Artbox, Food Photography, Oreo, Singapore, Weekend Reads, Wine