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Weekend Reads: 1 – 3 June

Post author By Emerline Su
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

Reviews Singapore

McDonald’s New Menu Review: Yay or Nay

Post author By Emerline Su
Post date March 1, 2018
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Stopped by a Singapore McDonald’s lately? Then you’re sure to have seen their new line of fish-themed eats that sound pretty promising to fans of the classic Filet-O-Fish, plus the infamous chocolate pie, aka ‘choco pie’, that was a hit in South Korea. Curious to know if they’re worth the calories? We tried all their items in true investigative fashion.

Fish & Fries

Cr: McDonald’s Singapore

Expectations: Tender fish encased in a thin layer of batter and fried to crispy, golden perfection, paired with classic McDonald’s fries and accompanied by a side of salty-sour tartar sauce – what’s not to love?

Reality: The batter is rather good – crunchy and not overly oily – but we felt that the fish inside was just a bit too dry and tough, and had a somewhat fishy taste in the middle. At $7 for the a la carte option, the Fish & Fries should do better.

SCORE: 4.5/10

Sweet Chili Fish Burger

Cr: McDonald’s Singapore

Expectations: The Sweet Chili Fish Burger is a dream come true for Singaporeans and people who love seafood and chili. It’s an addictive whirlpool of flavours – a spicy kick, soothing sweetness, tender fish wrapped in crispy batter, all sandwiched between fluffy buns.

Reality: The sweet chili sauce looked a little sparse at first glance but turned out to be flavoursome enough. It had the promised sweet-and-spicy flavours; more sweet than spicy, if we’re being honest. Good for those who can’t handle too much spice, but not to so great if you’re used to a punchier kick. We couldn’t really taste the fish though – the sauce only looked sparse but was actually very overpowering – and the texture was mediocre. If you’re looking for a McDonald’s fish burger, we’re not sure if you’d be willing to fork out $7.50 for the meal. We’d still recommend the classic Filet-O-Fish instead.

Score: 5/10

Chocolate Pie

Cr: McDonald’s Singapore

Expectations: Not a fan of fish? Don’t you fret, landlubber – there’s still something for you. McDonald’s hit chocolate pie has finally washed up on Singapore’s shores! This decadent dessert features velvety melted chocolate held together with a light, crunchy chocolate pastry that will have you falling in love at first bite.

Reality: When we broke open the warm pie, we were pleased to see chocolate oozing temptingly out the middle. It tastes pretty good too, with a rich, semi-sweet flavour profile that’s more quality dark chocolate than sweet milk chocolate. Nothing can beat a proper chocolate lava cake, but considering we paid just $1.40 for this, we were pleasantly surprised how good a low budget alternative this was.

Score: 8/10