Fresh Coconut Vending Machine Coming Soon to Singapore

Great news for Coconut Fanatics: Very soon, you will have these vending machines islandwide to dispense fresh coconuts.....very apt for the hot & humid weather in Singapore!

"Brought to you by JR Vending Pte Ltd"

CRABBIE's Alcoholic Ginger Beer

 

 

A bracing booze to nurse at Wild Oats,

an Alfresco dining establishment which is replete with

rustic charm by day and contemporary vibes by night. (https://www.facebook.com/WildOatsPunggolPark)

 

 

Caveat: Check out the weather forecast before you make a beeline for Wild Oats.

 

 

Singapore Sling off-the-shelf!

 

A fortuitous find @ Isetan Scotts, Liquor Section:

 

“Singapore Sling” off-the-shelf!

 

For those who visit Singapore on the fly, I would suggest this alcoholic souvenir which is also the National Cocktail of Singapore. (S$7.80 / 250ml per bottle)

 

Please visit True Heritage Brew @ http://singaporesling.com.sg/about-singapore-sling/the-singapore-sling-story/ for more info on this long drink!

 

 

A Good Aid to Combat Constipation!

I have tried drinking tons of water and eating high-fibre fruits but both didn’t work as effectively as this VITAGEN Collagen Less Sugar Cultured Milk Drink which comes in three flavors  -  LB Original, Rose & Elderflower! A tasty yoghurt-like drink that carries inherent floral notes…

For more info on the health benefits of this product, pls visit http://www.vitagen.com.sg/our_products.html.

 

 

*SGD3.65 for a pack of 5 bottles.

Taiwan Fruit Beer

As I was browsing the Vino & Beer Section at Fairprice Finest to gear up for Christmas, I chanced upon these Taiwan Fruit Beer Cans.

 

Creamy mouthfeel teeming with tropical fruity notes!

(My preferred choice)

“The Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corp (TTL, 台灣菸酒公司) launched pineapple and mango beer in early April 2012 and the two products have become so popular that “the supply was unable to meet the demand,” the company said.

 

It was not the first time the company had launched fruit beer. Last year, it released white grape, green apple and lychee flavors under a different name, “Sweet Touch,” but they were not as big a hit as the pineapple and mango flavors.” (http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2012/06/18/2003535585)

 

 

An effervescing mouthfeel with a tang of bitter aftertaste that smack of fruit juice!

 

 

In my humble opinion, Taiwan Fruit Beer is an ideal low-alcoholic refresher to chime with your festive grub; especially grilled dishes. So, Booze up since “In Heaven there is no beer”!  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Heaven_There_Is_No_Beer)

 

 

*SGD3.90 per can @ Fairprice Finest, Singapore

“Super Cooler”…….Singapore

Fresh coconut strips atop a serving of coconut juice settling down on a base of wheatgrass concentrate. A novel cooling drink which puts my mind wandering that I am strolling along a white sandy beach in Ko Samui Island with my new romance and occasional balmy breezes blowing across our blushed faces on a hot languorous afternoon. The feeling is akin to the effects of drinking this Super Cooler; cooling and lovingly sweet at the same time. An innovative concoction between 2 different characteristic liquids; the coconut juice reminds you of the vast sea and the wheatgrass concentrate, the lush farm. As you muddle using the straw/spoon, you will agree it is indeed a Superb Cooler and makes an awesome dessert-drink as you sip the sweetness and savor the toothsome strips.

Where to locate: “Simpang Bedok”; Enak Enak Hongkong Tea House Pte Ltd, 342 Bedok Road (Bedok Shopping Complex) Singapore 469520, Tel: 62461211; Alfresco Dining

Who goes there: Late night supper-getters, local artistes, rich neighborhood

Price: SGD3.00 per serving

The Beauty Of Pandan.......

In my recent combat with a few detestable cockroaches which have been audaciously invading and settling down at my workstation, I discovered a ‘secret weapon’ online to counterattack them. This 'secret weapon' is a natural insect-repellant; safe to sniff and conveniently available; also a tropical plant that has long, slender blade-like leaves. As the leaves age, the fragrance will grow stronger and permeates the surrounding. Every morning when I walk into my office, I feel as if I have entered Pandan Valley, sniffing the welcoming lovely fragrance that bars the entry of my little crawling enemies.

This secret weapon is none other than Pandan, a quintessential ingredient in making cakes, kueh, desserts and even principal dishes such as curry. She for sure holds an important supporting role in Southeast Asian cuisine. Her fragrance has mesmerized me and recalled my past infatuation with her. Years ago, I was having a tea-break at an eatery and I got to imbibe a cup of Pandan tea. The taste was forever etched on my memory since then; an unforgettable calming and soothing fragrant cuppa.

To brew and imbibe the perfect cuppa; boil some water first. When the water starts boiling, decoct a bunch of fresh, clean pandan leaves into the pot/kettle. The more pandan leaves you decoct, the stronger the aroma. The decoction is a pale-light-greenish-syrupy liquid enriched with the goodness of Pandan.

Next, infuse an English tea bag (preferably Lipton Brand) into a cup of the decoction and steep for 1-2 minutes. (Do not steep for too long or the tea will overpower the fragrance) Finally, add sugar for a refined taste and enjoy this calming & soothing cuppa as you sip.

Grape Juice in a Wine Bottle - 187ml

Vines Juice, an Australian Co has decided to embark its retail business in Fairprice Finest Stores, Singapore for a sprightly start.

Renowned Australian red & white vines are cultivated to produce high-nutrition-valued juices that are stringently processed under cold water high pressure to retain 85% of vitamins; which resulted in its natural sweetness and color. (For your info: the richer the color, the higher the content of flavonoids and antioxidants are stored.)

The White Grape Juice opens with a grapey aroma and hints of Gordo grapes aka Muscat grapes. Likewise for the Red Grape Juice, but with hints of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that will remind you of the majestic vines ripening in clusters. Both juices carry a fragrant, lusciously sweet finish; delighting the palate and pair up well with exotic, spicy cuisine in my humble opinion.

You can also try converting it into a refreshing summer sparkling grape juice drink by mixing appropriate volume of iced soda water or adding vodka to concoct it into an impromptu cocktail to toast with your fellow epicureans.

Now you know how to live it up better and drink at your heart’s content, CHEERS!