A Joyous Christmas with Crowne Plaza Singapore

There is no better way to celebrate Christmas than to have your loved ones all gathered under one roof for a decadent feast. Offering traditional selections, unique flavours that will tantalise your taste buds and luxurious choices, the culinary team at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport put together a menu that will give you the best Christmas party like no other.

The salads are so vibrant that I can't wait to savour them. The savoury one would be the Chopped salad with smoked turkey ham and cheddar, super good to start your festive buffet palate, I could not stop eating it. On the other hand, the Festive Apple and Pomegranate Salad with Crushed Pecan Nuts was a little heavy on the dressing, which made the supposed refreshing salad a little pale in comparison to the former. (Both Available on Azur's Festive Buffet)

Chopped Salad with Smoked Turkey Ham and Cheddar Cheese

Festive Apple and Pomegranate Salad with Crushed Pecan Nuts

Also on the Azur's Festive Buffet is the Pan-Seared Scallop with Warm Butternut Squash and Arugula Salad. 4 words - Freshness in my mouth. The Scallops came with their roe and no additional thick sauces were needed for the natural sweetness to spread on our tongue, Yums! I'm sure this item will be a HOT favourite on the buffet line, keep your eyes on them!

Pan-seared Scallop with Warm Butternut Squash and Arugula Salad

Buttered Winter Vegetables

Nope, this is not Halloween's Menu, This Sweet Potato with Marshmallow Gratin will be a hit with those sweet tooth out there and the kids! Natural and Constructed Sweetness comes together in this dish but I recommend to take small bites over time instead of stuffing them in all at once.

Sweet Potato and Marshmallow Gratin

Though Crowne Plaza Changi Airport cordially invites you to a feast of great food and merrymaking with the ones you love, they have a selection of irresistible festive takeaways for you to celebrate a cozy Christmas with your family in the comfort of your own house with their takeaway items.

For an east-meets-west option, the Festive Baked Turkey with Angelica Root ($165+, approx. 5 kg) is marinated with an Angelica Root powder rub and stuffed with Sweet Corn, preserved Mei Cai and Chinese blood sausage. The tender meat from the turkey almost made me took a second look at it. Complemented with a Cranberry & Orange Marmalade, the sweet sauce did not over power the aroma of the stuffings which made this turkey a real special one!

Festive Baked Turkey with Angelica Root

Meat Lovers, cheers to the Provencal Crusted Rib Eye of Beef ($255+, approx. 3 – 4 kg) roasted to a perfect medium doneness, Available on the Azur Festive Buffet and also for takeaways, the Beef is seasoned with Provencal Herbs so well that no other sauce was required. If you would like something different, they also have the Chermoula Spices marinated Boneless Leg of Lamb ($185+, approx. 2 – 3 kg)  OR an elegant Salmon Wellington ($90+, approx. 5kg).

Prime Rib Eye of Beef

No dinner will be complete without a sweet treat and Azur is happy to welcome Pastry Chef Wong Khek Cheong to the team and his creations are here to WOW. Offering a refreshing twist to the famous French Yule log cake, the Yuzu Infused Log Cake ($62+) is layered with Meringue Sponge, Caramel Crunch and Yuzu infused Valrhona Dulcey Chocolate. The Valrhona Dulcey Chocolate gives a creamy and toasty flavour while the yuzu lingers on the palate. Definitely a unique take on the usual log cakes! The Eggnog Pannacotta hides a deliciously sinful golden brown caramel sauce beneath, giving you the feeling of bliss when paired with the smooth pannacotta. I want More!

Eggnog Pannacotta 

Yuzu Infused Log Cake

Cross-section of the Yuzu Infused Log Cake

BUFFET PRICING:

Christmas Day Brunch (25 December 2014)

Adult $ 60.00 ++ Child $ 30.00 ++

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner (24 December 2014)

Adult $ 75.00 ++ Child $ 37.50 ++

Festive Buffet Lunch ( 15 – 19, 22 – 24, 26, 29 – 31 December 2014)

Adult $ 42.00 ++ Child $ 21.00 ++

Festive Weekend Brunch (20, 21, 27, 28 December 2014)

Adult $ 52.00 ++ Child $ 26.00 ++

Festive Buffet Dinner (15 – 23, 25 – 30 December 2014)

Adult $ 60.00 ++ Child $ 30.00 +

To make a reservation, please call 6823 5354 or email azur.cpca@ihg.com. Reservations are highly encouraged. Visit the Crowne Plaza Dining website for more information: www.crowneplazadining.com.

Have a Wonderful and Merry Christmas everyone! HOHOHO~

With Love, M♥

Morganfields Christmas 2014

I always love Christmas Platters and I am always impressed with Morganfield's Sharing Platters, What more their Christmas Platter! YAY! I was delighted to be invited to their new Suntec City Outlet for a Christmas Tasting session along with a few other blogger friends!

Let's start with some delightful drinks. The White Christmas Sangria - $16.90++ is a mixture of white wine, Peach puree, diced apples & oranges, a little alcohol won't do any harm right? And the Red Christmas Cooler - $8.90++ Lemon, Watermelon, Cranberry with Frozen Blackberries is a non-alcoholic version.

Hmm, Starting off with a Bang was the Highly Anticipated Beer Candied Bacon!!! Who can resist Bacon ??? I love Bacon! It taste just like ang moh bak kwa!! Everyone should try!!

Beer Candied Bacon - $8.90++

Basketful of Pork - Beer Candied Bacon again, with Popcorn Pork and Pork Bratwurst accompanied with Ranch sauce! Such a delicious basket to start the night of feasting rolling~

Basketful of Pork - $15.90++

HUGEEEEEEEEEEEE LEG of  Ham! This huge baby here is about 4-5KG. The Bourbon Marmalade Glazed Leg of Ham has the best glazed skin that night, Hands(leg) Down! Sweet yet savory, the aromatic feels in my mouth, the fats that melts on palete.. I Highly recommend it to everyone!!

Bourbon Marmalade Glazed Leg of Ham - $168.90++ (Available for Delivery)

Christmas Hazelnut Roast Chicken is the perfect size for a family of 4 to get a little festive celebration! The beautifully browned whole spring chicken (800-900g) contains traditional chestnut stuffing. Laid with breadcrumbs for that extra crunch for a better contrast of textures with the tender juicy meat in your mouth!

Christmas Hazelnut Roast Chicken - $28.90++ (Available for Delivery)

This year, Morganfield's Singapore is introducing 2 special Christmas edition Sticky Bones sauces to bring Christmas cheers - They are the American Rouge Hazelnut Nectar and the Cranberry Sticky Bones. Accompanied with the many delicious sides such as Roasted Carrots & Potatoes, Assorted Sausages, Cornbread, Caramelized Onions, French Beans and 2 Huge Turkey Legs!

This huge platter has enough meat to feed my family for days, OR a group of 5- 6 friends or even more if you have small eaters in your group! Everything is so delicious on this platter. The christmas sticky bones are fork tender, making it really easy to eat but of course it would have more flavour if you ate with your hands, I'm not lying, Try it! The huge turkey leg is a real surprise because it was still so tender and juicy despite it's size, we were all skeptical at first. There is still ham, assorted sausages, Cornbread, roasted vegetables.. Looking at this makes me salivate again.. ♥

Morganfield's Christmas Platter - $149.90++

And it's never a complete meal without desserts in my opinion. The Cranberry 'n' Peach Crumble is a Hot & Cold combination, bringing you the best of both worlds! The fresh fruits somehow cleanses all the grease from the platter and the ice cream is just... Heavenly when paired with the warm crumble.

Cranberry 'n' Peach Crumble - $13.90 (Top-Up $8.90 for this with every Christmas platter purchase!!)

Did you spot the 2 items that are available for delivery? They are the Bourbon Marmalade Leg of Ham and the Christmas Hazelnut Roast Chicken.

Delivery & collection starts from now till 28 Dec and orders must be made at least 5 days in advance.

All deliveries are subjected to a delivery fee of $25

To order please call the respective outlets: The Star Vista: 6694 3635 / Suntec: 6736 1136 or you could go online to order at www.morganfields.com.sg

Christmas is best spent with those who are worth it! Cheers!

Check out the latest Promotion on their facebook page and have a awesome Christmas everyone!



With Love, M♥

[F.T] Christmas with the Intercontinental Hotel Group

Christmas is just round the corner! Have you decided on where to head to for christmas night for a lovely night with your loved ones? :) I was invited to attend A Sparkling Christmas with the Intercontinental Hotels Group namely Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Holiday Inn Atrium, Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre amd Intercontinental Singapore to have a first taste on what they have to offer this festive season! And I must say I'm quite surprised by the menu!

Tandoor from Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre served up an Indian X Christmas menu that was interestingly attractive. This Christmas Mince Pie a la Indiana is a crusty tart filled with dried fruit pudding and topped with a huge star is available on their Festive Gourmet Menu ($58) from 28 November to 1 January!

Tandoori Turkey & Roast Turkey($88++ Each) were baked with aromatic Indian spices for the wonderful flavour, definitely a different take on turkey this year!

Man Fu Yuan from Intercontinental Singapore has chose to Embrace the chinese in us (if you are a chinese) this festive season by serving up their Winter Solstice Festive Menu. Heartwarming dishes like the Claypot Rice ($12++ per pax) which allows diners to customize their own claypot rice with the many toppings available, for example: salted fish, Chicken, preserved duck etc.

If your elders do not like turkey, have a switch and try this Stew Duck with Yam! Tender pieces of duck meat and the melt in your mouth Yam pieces are sure to please them! 

The Nonya Assam Chilli Turkey by Chef Eric Neo of Intercontinental Singapore was my favourite that night! Surprisingly tender and flavourful turkey which taste a little like our Curry chicken. Yums!

For a Seafood Lover, I could not resist having seconds at the Holiday Inn Atrium The Melting Pot Cafe's Booth that night. Their Pan-seared Scallop on Fennel with a hint of Pernod Cream was refreshing and Huge! Yes, the plus sized scallops was topped with crispy rice krispies which added an additional punch to it!

And Of course, Which Christmas Party could do without a Log Cake? Festive Sweets are available as well, do check out what the Intercontinental Hotels Group have to offer!

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport's White Forest Log Cake ($62) is as good as it sounds! Velvety Smooth White Chocolate Mousse, filled with dark Cherries and Vanilla Beans, mmmm.. Sounds good enough for me to dive in!

Are things sweetening up this christmas for you? Personally I can't wait for christmas to come!

Merry Christmas Everyone! :)

With Love, M♥