THE ICING ROOM HIGH TEA INDULGENCE MENU WITH EUROPEAN DECADENCE DESSERTS

The Icing Room introduces a new High Tea Indulgence menu with European flavours for a delightful afternoon with friends, family and loved ones.

Indulgence in luxurious macarons ,Crème Brulee with Berries to special creations of dessert shooters, Panna Cotta, Ice Cream Cookie Puff with Pistachio and favourites like Double Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream and Brownie with Chocolate Ice Cream, specially created by The Icing Room’s pastry chefs.

Exclusively available at The Icing Room at 313@somerset and Junction 8, the delectable desserts are perfect for pampering the taste buds.

At the Media Tasting Session, we tried some of the new offerings.

HIGH TEA INDULGENCE MENU 

For starters, The Icing Room dessert shooters - Strawberry Kirsch Jelly and Lychee Jelly  ($3.50) shooters are so refreshing.

The  Macaron Ispahan  ($3.50) is perfect for those with a penchant for saccharine crystal pleasures, crowned with an enchanting macaron and deliciously paired with silky custard and strawberry infused jelly.

 

Blueberry Panna Cotta, Strawberry Panna Cotta and Peach Panna Cotta ($3.50) shooters are irresistible treats. Silky goodness of custard base and chunks of fresh fruit toppings.

New on the menu is the iconic  Ice Cream Cookie Puff with Pistachio ($3.80). A nutty accent of rich pistachio complements the creamy ice-cream tucked into crisp fluffy cookie puffs.

Ice Cream on the Rocks are an assortment of lip-smacking delights of gratifying interplay of textures. Take your pick from Cherry, Lemon Cream or Mixed Berries Crumble ($3.50) freshly baked in the kitchens of The Icing Room and pair it with smooth vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream.

                            

The Icing Room Crème Brulee with Berries ($4.80) is laced with the juiciest of berries and flamed to meticulous perfection of golden caramelization. This dessert is a perennial favourite to relish and a must have for sweet lovers.

Chocolate lovers will rejoice as the Double Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream  ($6.80) and  Brownie with Chocolate Ice Cream ($4.20) are decadence enough to satisfy the most intense of chocolate cravings.

 

 
THE ICING ROOM HIGH TEA INDULGENCE SET PROMOTIONS

• Indulgence Set A  ($13.80)
  A cookie puff, two macarons, cheese bar, choice of sliced cake with coffee or tea 
• Indulgence Set B ($5.80) Choice of sliced cake and coffee or tea 
• Indulgence Set C ($4.30)Two muffins, a cookie puff with coffee/tea  
• Dessert Shooters ($9.80) 2 shooters with coffee or tea 

The Icing Room High Tea indulgence sets for intimate high tea sessions with a selection of delightful macarons, Crème Brulee with Berries, cookie puffs, chocolate cakes, brownie and ice cream, sliced cakes,  muffins, dessert shooters, Panna Cotta  and fine coffee and tea are available daily, exclusively at The Icing Room 313@somerset and Junction 8. Visit The Icing Room Facebook for more promotions.

MCDONALD’S EAST COAST PARK CLOSING OFFER – FREE BLUEBERRY MELTS

McDonald’s at East Coast Park will cease operations on March 18th 2012. To thank customers for their support for the past 30 years, McDonald’s is giving a FREE Blueberry Melts with every Extra Value Meal, only at McDonald’s East Coast Park, after breakfast hours, while stocks last, From 12 to 18 March (Monday to Sunday).

McDonalds East Coast Park holds fond memories for many of us where school excursions, birthday celebrations, first dates and meaningful occasions were spent with friends and family.

The nearest McDonalds is located at East Coast Seafood Centre, Block 1202 #01-01 Seafood Centre East Coast Parkway S(449881) and was opened last November .

McDonald’ Singapore fast food restaurant is located at more than 115 restaurants island-wide. Share the link with your friends and join McDonalds Singapore Facebook for more updates !

PERANAKAN ANTIQUES @ THE INTAN –PRIVATE COLLECTORS SALE

Award-winning private home museum and member of National Heritage Board’s Museum Roundtable - The Intan will exhibit carefully curated Peranakan and vintage items from different private collectors at the exquisite ambience  during The Collectors’ Sale at 69 Joo Chiat Terrace, on March 10 to 11.

Peranakan enthusiasts and cultural collectors will be spoilt for choices for appreciation of the antiques collection and they will have the opportunity to bring home authentic colorful Peranakan porcelain nyonyaware, hand embroidered tapestries, beaded shoes, batiks, rose cut intan and diamond jewellery pieces and many other interesting pieces on sale by the private collectors.

The Collectors’ Sale aims to grow the Peranakan collectors’ community by providing a platform for networking and knowledge sharing, highlighting the importance of heritage through Peranakan’s unique and multi-faceted culture.

The Intan, located at 69 Joo Chiat Terrace, Singapore 427231 is a proud member of National Heritage Board’s Museum Roundtable, an initiative since 1996 with the objective of building a museum-going culture in Singapore while positioning museums as cultural destinations. Visit The Intan FaceBook Page for more updates.

WEGO.COM TRAVEL SITES FOR FLIGHTS / HOTELS / PACKAGES OFFERS LAUNCHED IN 34 COUNTRIES + SEARCH DEALS IN SINGAPORE & WORLDWIDE

Wego.com is Asia Pacific’s leading travel metasearch site offering travellers a complete list  of  available  flights,  hotels,  travel  packages  and  deals  from  over  150  travel websites,  350,000 hotels and over 500 full-service and low cost airlines.

Wego Singapore - Wego.com.sg was launched recently alongside with 33 new country sites in 20 different languages and currencies to cater to the needs of global travellers where  the latest pricing, availability and aggregated hotel reviews are presented.

The key features of Wego.com includes :

• Hotels Popular Search – Hotels are sorted based on how popular they are with local users
• DateWise Fare Finder - Calendar  search  tool  illustrates  the  cheapest days to fly for flexible travellers
• Flight Schedules- flights sorted according to timing,  destination , and aircraft type, perfect for business travellers where time is crucial.
• Popular Destinations – Hot spot destinations and lowest fares for travellers undecided on their destination.

Destinations and  accommodation  options  are  ranked  according  to  their  popularity  locally.  DateWise™  and flight schedules for best fare and travel timing at an instant search.

Users  simply  choose  and  click through to Wego partners to book.

EBay, Yahoo!, ViaSingapore.com, YourSingapore, MSN, Detik Travel, new.com.au, ninemsn Australia, Travel & Leisure are some sites that have integrated Wego’s travel search functionality into their own travel sites.

Wego.com country specific local websites - Singapore, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines,Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Poland, Russia, Turkey, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico and Colombia caters to the needs of business and leisure travellers in an instant, offering the best deal airfares, flights, hotels and packages based on your search preferences.Visit Wego.com Facebook for more updates.

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SINGAPORE SLEEP SOCIETY SLEEP AWARENESS WEEK 2012 FOR WORLD SLEEP DAY + SLEEPING TIPS

In celebration of World Sleep Day, The Singapore Sleep Society presents Singapore Sleep Awareness Week 2012 from March 16  to 25. The campaign aims to increase the public awareness of sleep-related issues and provide relevant information and knowledge towards better sleep health.

"Sleep for All Ages" is the 2012 campaign theme and will discuss how sleep deprivation affects performance for people across all age groups, from children and teenagers, to adults and the elderly.

Are you sleeping well?

With our busy schedule and a never ending list of things to do, we tend to short change ourselves of sleep. But do you know that good sleep is essential for good health and can enhance daily performance, be it in study, work or leisure? Good sleep is refreshing !

Learn more about common sleep-related issues and help you and your family get good night sleeps, all year round! Practice good sleeping habits now with the Singapore Sleep Society .

Tip #1: Have a regular schedule of going to bed and waking up, including the weekends. This helps to anchor your body clock and establish a consistent rhythm of sleep.

Tip #2: Go to bed only when you are feeling sleepy. If you are not asleep after 20 minutes, get out of the bed and engage in a relaxing activity outside the bed room and go back to bed when you feel sleepy again.

Tip #3: Avoid heavy meals within two hours of bed time and avoid fluids close to bedtime. Frequent trips to the toilet will interrupt your sleep and affect your sleep quality. In addition, it will also lead to puffy eyes if you have poor blood circulation.

Tip #4: Establish a relaxing pre-sleep routine while getting ready to go to bed. Read a book or listen to music.  Also, create a conducive environment to sleep in with a comfortable bed and room temperature.

Tip #5: Avoid taking long daytime naps unless you are sleep deprived and are catching up on lost sleep. Afternoon naps, if taken, should not exceed 20 to 30 minutes.

Tip #6: Regular physical exercise helps to promoted deep sleep but vigorously activity should be avoided within four hours to bed time.

Like and Pledge your support for Sleep An Hour More Movement on Facebook.  Join the public symposium, Open House events by hospital partners, talks by sleep experts, and make use of the online resources and practical tips, to make improvements to your sleep health. Do share this with your friends.

The Singapore Sleep Society  Singapore Sleep Awareness Week 2012 is from March 16  to 25. Visit Singapore Sleep Society for more sleeping tips and Sleep Well  and Sweet Dreams !

SHANGHAI TANG SPRING SUMMER 2012 - THE RITE OF THE PHOENIX WOMENS & MENS COLLECTION WITH LIN CHILING & HU BING

Shanghai Tang Spring/Summer 2012 Men and Women Collection -The Rite of  The Phoenix  is an inspiring tale of re-birth. The mythical legendary phoenix is a symbol of wealth and is known  for the transformation of its magical power to rise from the ashes to prosperity.

Featuring Celebrities Lin Chiling and Hu Bing, Shanghai Tang Spring/Summer 2012 campaign was shot by renowned photographer Chen Man, capturing a series of powerful, evocative images of the undying spirit, charm, and economic might of China, a culture that constantly re-invents itself with captivating results.

Shot in and around Beijing, the story begins at the Great Wall Commune, a luxurious resort dramatically set against the backdrop of a remote, untamed section of the ancient Great Wall.  Next, Lin Chiling and Hu Bing visits 798 Art District, once a factory complex which has experienced phoenix-like re-birth as a thriving arts hub.

In the Shanghai Tang Spring Summer Ad Campaign finale, Lin Chiling and Hu Bing bittersweet goodbye scene at the train station deciphers China’s dynastic return to a world of luxury and encapsulates the unique contrasts between the astounding development of Modern China and the grand traditions of Ancient China.

Shanghai Tang Spring Summer 2012 Men and Women Collection including apparel, bags and accessories  are available exclusively at Shanghai Tang Boutiques located at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City, Level 3 Shop 06-07, 391 Orchard Road, Singapore 238872, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Unit #01-28/29, 252 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179103 and The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands, Shop B1-12, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956.