Group photoA glimpse of Chef Eric Teo’s work stationMedia coverages on Chef Teo adorned the wall of his studioSome of Chef Teo’s various award wins and trophiesChef Teo’s super bling bling robe
Other than me sharing on photography tips using the awesome Panasonic Lumix GX7, the highlight of the day was the cooking demonstration by Chef Teo:
Chef Teo at workChef Teo frying the mushroomsChef Teo platingChef Eric Teo’s mixed mushroom fried with beer batterTake pictures!Black tofu from black soya beansPouring the blended black tofu into little cupsCooking prawnsChef Teo working on scallopsIt’s just stir-fried seafood and red pepper, but Chef Teo cooked them so beautifully everyone present could not wait to taste themAdding the seafood into the tofu cupsChef Eric Teo’s black tofu with seafood – my favourite dish for the day Moving on to the last dish – sambal fried riceChef Teo joked that experts only add the eggs right at the endClose-up on the beautiful rice grainsPlating the fried riceChef Eric Teo’s sambal fried rice
The event was organised by local production company, Rolleyes. Teaming up with six renowned local chefs, Rolleyes seeks to make gourmet home cooking a reality for their viewers through their new 30 Minute Cookin’ series:
In each episode, viewers are shown how to achieve two to three-course meals within 30 minutes. Chef Teo’s demonstration is as part of this programme.
Visit 30 Minute Cookin’ for more details
You can watch Chef Teo’s cooking demonstrations as well as more from other renowned chefs via the official website for 30 Minute Cookin’. 🙂
Kids meet the Gruffalo’s ChildAsher hi-five with the gruffalo’s childKids meet King HenryGruffalo story book reading timePlaying games
KidsFest debuted in Hong Kong and Singapore in 2012 and will return from 15 Jan to 9 Feb 2014 next year with nine international theatre productions adapted from best-selling children’s books.
KidsFest 2014 muffins
The family-friendly productions will be shown at two performing venues in 2014; at DBS Arts Centre and Drama Centre Theatre.
KidsFest 2014 also see the introduction of KidsFest+ – an exclusive backstage experience on scheduled dates for selected productions where fans can interact up close with the cast over an autograph or photo session – much like the fun preview session which I brought Asher to.
Roaaarrrrrr!
“KidsFest is an exciting festival for the whole family where compelling characters are brought to life and scenes from well-loved books are enacted vividly on stage. It is a wonderful platform for family bonding and at the same time, nurtures a child’s interest in literature and language. Our aim is for KidsFest to be a staple in Singapore’s calendar of cultural events when families can look forward to a series of world-class productions,” said Mr Matthew Gregory, Executive Producer of ABA Productions Pte Ltd.
The KidsFest 2014 organisers promise each production to be an adventure for the family; with catchy music, engaging scenes and even audience participation for some. There will also be surprises thrown in for the kids along the way.
Here are some of the shows to look out for in KidsFest 2014:
Back by popular demand is of course, the well-loved Gruffalo! This charming production adapted from the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler showcases Mouse’s adventurous journey into the ‘deep dark wood’ and his encounter with the terrifying Gruffalo. Though the use of sheer wit, learn how the quick-thinking Mouse evades danger.
Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s sell out tour comes the must-watch sequel; The Gruffalo’s Child. Find out just how brave the Gruffalo’s Child is as she ventures into the ‘deep dark wood’ to find the ‘big bad mouse’, the one thing her father, The Gruffalo is afraid of.
For the history-buff, you’re in for a treat! Indulge in the drama during the Tudors dynasty at Horrible Histories Terrible Tudors starring the monarch, Henry VIII himself. Hear the legend (and the lies!), find out about the triumphs and what is so terrible during this enthralling era.
The HORRIBLE HISTORIES team also brings a fresh take into the mysterious world of ancient Egypt as they unearth the enigmatic symbols in Horrible Histories Awful Egyptians. Learn the power of the pyramids and discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in town – find out why the Egyptians made their mummies and how they did it!
Some other must-watch productions includes What the Lady Bird Heard, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Snow Dragon and Private Peaceful as they grace the local stage for the first time In 2014.
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands staged its fifth VIP Fashion Night last Friday in a colourful display of fashion and festivities.
The one-night only signature mall event presented exclusive treats for shoppers, from live entertainment to roving fashion shows, special in-store activities and many retailer offers. Lucky shoppers also walked away with 250 gift redemptions from Oroton, Pandora, Penhaligon’s, TODAI, as well as tickets to the upcoming Starlight Express show by Andrew Lloyd Webber showing 13-24 November at the MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands.
The night saw a brilliant display of two roving fashion shows featuring the season’s latest trends from 18 participating retailers at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
The two roving fashion shows throughout the night displayed the season’s latest trends from 18 fashion labels at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. Participating retailers were 6Five Barcode, adidas, Anne Fontaine, Evisu, Germain, Guess, Harley Davidson, Ferrari, iROO, Juicy Couture, Marisfrolg, Miss Sixty, MOISELLE, N.Tyler, Salon by Surrender, Tommy Hilfiger Denim, Pashma and Porsche Design:
Some of the roving models on stageAnother four of the roving models
Shoppers also grooved to the best beats at the VIP Party Bar with special guest DJs from KU DE TA Joshua (Head Resident DJ) and DJ Deepak (Resident DJ) helming the decks. Live music acts including Jazz at The Shoppes and a string quartet performance also injected smooth vibes, lending a soothing respite to all.
Shoppers registrationThe VIP Party Bar with red carpet
Amidst the shopping extravaganza, shoppers get to enjoy complimentary champagne upon arrival, free popcorn and candy floss. Two mock photo studios set up by LUMEN gave fashionistas a glimpse into all the excitement that takes place behind the scenes of a fashion photo shoot.
British fragrance house Penhaligon’s also launched its new perfume – the Iris Prima – on VIP Fashion Night. The Iris Prima is an elegant scent that offers a fascinating glimpse into the magical world of ballet:
Penhaligon’s at Marina Bay SandsIntroducing, the Iris PrimaThe ballerina story behind the creation of the Iris PrimaBallet themed visual merchandising
Come 9 to 19 October, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands will present Fashion Week 2013, its largest ever fashion show on property over an 11-day extravaganza. Organised by FIDé Fashion Weeks, the highly anticipated fashion event will see over 30 inspiring presentations of Men’s and Women’s Prêt-à-Porter and Couture labels that are set to blaze Asia’s fashion scene. Get your tickets now. (Tickets start from S$20 for a single show)
Last Saturday, the StarHub TVB Awards 2013 capped off a night to remember as the industry’s biggest names gathered at the Marina Bay Sands Grand Theatre to honour the best in TVB programming. Broadcasted ‘live’ on E City (StarHub TV Channel 111/825) for the first time, the Awards saw a total of 31 trophies presented across 20 categories.
Thanks to Starhub, Rachel and I attended the ‘live’ recording of the show.
The biggest winner of the night was Triumph in the Skies II (衝上雲霄2) which completed a clean sweep of four wins with Myolie Wu (胡杏儿) and Julian Cheung (张智霖) winning the My Favourite TVB Male and Female TV Character awards for their roles in the blockbuster hit drama. Even more impressively, it also snagged both the My Favourite TVB Drama and the Singapore Media’s Favourite TVB Drama awards, proving its pedigree as a series with both mass appeal and critical acclaim.
Three cast members from Triumph in the Skies II up on stage
Rachel and I had not seen this TVB series before the awards, but we left intrigued enough to want to catch it now on Starhub!
The Awards also saw local viewers voicing their strong support for the local production, Lady First (女人我最大) – Singapore, which beat strong competition from established names to walk away with the My Favourite TVB Variety Show and My Favourite TVB Variety Show Host awards. Both awards were open to public voting and marked the first time a local programme won a StarHub TVB Award.
Pauline Lan on stagePauline Lan getting affectionate on stage
Lady First (女人我最大) is one of Rachel’s favourite TV program and Pauline Lan (蓝心湄), the anchor host of the show is one of her all-time favourite TV host. Rachel was thrilled to see Pauline Lan make her appearance on stage at the awards show.
A surprise appearance by Michael Miu (苗侨伟) stole the show as the veteran claimed the Classic TVB Character award, much to the delight of the packed theatre and the thousands of viewers watching at home. One of TVB’s ‘Five Tigers’ in the 1980s, Miu became a household name with his role as Yong Kang in the 1983 TVB series, The Legend of the Condor Heroes (射雕英雄传).
Miu joked about how the award he won is for old-timers who are about to retire and he thinks he is still in his prime now. He is 55 years old this year, but I would have to agree with him that he still have a long way to retirement. Just look at how suave he still look at this age:
Michael Miu, looking as good as ever
The most coveted individual accolades – My Favourite TVB Actress and My Favourite TVB Actor, were won by Tavia Yeung (杨怡) and Bosco Wong (黄宗泽) respectively. Bosco then made it two out of two with the My Favourite TVB Male TV Character award before sealing his hat-trick of wins by sharing the My Favourite TVB On Screen Couple award with Niki Chow (周丽淇) for their irresistible onscreen chemistry in A Change of Heart (好心作怪).
Tavis Yeung collecting her trophyBosco Wong getting his award on stage from Pauline Lan
Hosts, King Kong Li and Elaine YiuMag Lam singing Little Something
Linda Chung (钟嘉欣), who picked up a My Favourite TVB Female TV Character award and the Everlasting Glow Award, also took to the stage to perform Eternal Flame, while the cast of the local movie That Girl in Pinafore (我的朋友, 我的同学, 我爱过的一切) brought some local flavour to the event with a xinyao medley.
Linda Chung collecting an award on stageLinda Chung singing Eternal FlameAnother picture of Linda Chung singingXinyao performance by casts of The Girl in Pinafore
Not to be outdone, the finalists of TVB’s hit reality singing competition The Voice of the Stars (星夢傳奇) responded with a unique medley of their own, putting a fresh spin to a collection of classic theme songs.
Four singers from The Voices of the Stars
The StarHub TVB Awards 2013 kicked off with the red carpet special where some local celebrities shared the stage with the pantheon of TVB A-listers in front of hundreds of screaming fans. Viewers also played their part in making it a memorable night by voting Linda Chung as the inaugural winner of the best dressed Red Carpet Star via the StarHub TV Buddy second screen app.
“We are pleased with yet another successful StarHub TVB Awards. The Awards represents the strong partnership between StarHub and TVB, one which has progressed beyond broadcasting to include localised content productions such as Lady First – Singapore. As an event, we have also raised the bar with the first-ever ‘live’ broadcast of the Awards ceremony. Together, we will continue to provide the best TVB experience for our customers. My congratulations to the winners,” said Mr Tan Tong Hai, Chief Executive Officer, StarHub.
“Since its inception, the StarHub TVB Awards has grown to become one of the marquee events of the year. It has been a joy working with StarHub for the past two decades and we are appreciative of StarHub’s continuous efforts in promoting TVB productions to Singapore viewers. Long may this continue,” said Mr Sherman Lee, Controller, International Business, TVBI.
All the TVB stars on stage
The StarHub TVB Awards 2013 is presented by Jean Yip Group. Main Sponsors are SK Jewellery and OSIM. The event is co-sponsored by Hada Labo, Panasonic and Phyto. The Official Smartphone is HTC, the Official Car is Mercedes Benz and the Official Integrated Resort is Marina Bay Sands.
If you missed the show on Saturday, fret not – you can catch the repeat telecast on VV Drama (StarHub TV Channel 855) on 5 October 2013, 8pm.
Nescafe Dolce Gusto roadshow in Marina Square earlier this year
NESCAFÉ Dolce Gustoturns two in Singapore this September. To reward everyone in appreciation of our support, they are running 2 promotions and 2 limited edition variants.
Me with Valerio Nannini, Managing Director, Nestle Singapore Ltd
Birthday Promotion 1: Purchase an AUTOMATIC SYSTEM and receive an Accessory Gift set
Receive a NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Accessory Gift set worth $64.70 with the purchase of any NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Automatic system – Circolo Automatic (S$339), Genio Automatic (S$259) or the recently launched MELODY Automatic (S$279).
The gift set consists of a Bubble Capsule holder, Ceramic Travel Mug and Chococino Glass set.
Promotion is valid from 1st September to 30th September 2013 and on a while stocks last basis.
Birthday Promotion 2: Purchase CAPSULES and Redeem a Mocha Fudge Supreme Cake
Following the overwhelming response from last year, NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto is once again collaborating with local home-grown cake-shop – Awfully Chocolate, to present you with an exclusive Mocha Fudge Supreme Cake (worth more than $30).
Enjoy this divine creation featuring Awfully Chocolate’s famous all chocolate cake infused with coffee using NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto’s very own Espresso Intenso.
Redeem this birthday cake with the purchase of any 6 boxes of your favourite capsules during the promotion period. To ensure that you enjoy the freshest creation, consumers can order anytime from 1st September onwards and a pre-order is required at least 3 days in advance.
Promotion period is from 1st September to 30th September 2013. Redemption is on a while stocks last basis during the promotion period at selected outlets. Terms and conditions apply.
Two Limited Edition Variants
Watch out for these 2 tantalising variants – the Cortado Espresso Macchiato and NESTEA Lemon, both single capsule variants.
Cortado Espresso Macchiato – epresso with a touch of milk, all in one capsule
NESTEA Lemon – chilled tea lemon flavour
NESTEA Lemon and Cortado Espresso Macchiato retails at S$10.90 each for a box of 16 capsules. Variants are available for a limited period of time, while stocks last.
The NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto multi-beverage system redefines “house blend,” offering aficionados the luxury and ease of brewing a rich variety of delicious café style beverages from the convenience of your home or office. Recognizing that coffee cravings can change from day to day and from person to person, NESCAFÉ, the world’s largest coffee brand, has teamed up with KRUPS, the world leader in espresso coffee machines, to serve up a unique 15 bar pressure coffee machine. The NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto is a stylish machine that serves single-cup coffeehouse caliber coffee made from premium Arabica and Robusta beans, roast and grounded to perfection. The machine has received accolades for its sleek design that brings a fun accent to all kitchen countertops. For more information: www.dolce-gusto.com.sg.
NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Systems and capsules are now available at TANGS Orchard boutique, TANGS VivoCity, Takashimaya, Isetan, OG, BEST DENKI, Harvey Norman, COURTS, Fair Price Finest, Fair Price XTRA, selected Fair Price stores, selected Market Place and Cold Storage stores, GIANT and authorised dealers.
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