We were walking around in Paris and when i passed this shop, i just had to enter it. I know, i am a greedy boy, i simply can’t resist nice looking food. The pastas and pastries just pulled me in like a fly attracted to blue light! “I can’t help itttttt!”

They are not only nice looking, they taste great too! I bought this mushroom and potato pastry. Perfect!!! Very nice soft crispy pastry with creamy potato mushroom fillings. ANd just look at those pastas and pastries and meat and sauages and everything! I wish i own that shop!! Check this shop out if you are in Paris.

Just for your information, Charcuterie (pronounced /ʃɑrˌkuːtəˈriː, ʃɑrˈkuːtəri/; French: [ʃaʁkyˈtʁi], from chair ‘flesh’ and cuit ‘cooked’) is the branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, galantines, pâtés, and confit, primarily from pork. Got this from wiki =D.

Cheers,
Donovan,
TS.

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Whenever i walk past a bakery or pastry shop, i will leave a trail of drool behind! Sometimes i just can’t resist and step into the shop to buy a pastry or 2. Its really fresh and nice and yummy and awesome!! Look at the wide varieties and beauty, colours! How attractive! You simply cant resist them!

Oh btw, all these are from Switzerland! Tmr i shall show u some from France! Very good too!

I cant wait to travel to Europe again! I hope its soon soon soon! Sponsers? Anyone out there? =D

Cheers,
Donovan,
TS.

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Hurry up if you still haven gone and have a good durian pastries time! The feast will be on till 10 August 2009 and once its up, who knows how long later will it be back again! I went there a few days back and yummy yummy yummy in my tummy tummy tummy! No doubt their durian pastries are their signature.

One bite of the durian mousse cake or durian roll or durian crepe, you will feel love! You will be in heaven from that moment, the thick durian fillings, the soft cake, the delicious pastries. Once all is finished, you will be slapped back to reality. haha. Yes, its really nice!

They have the durian buffet going at around $19.80 a person. I personally will not recommend that as the buffet do not cover all the durian pastries. Go for the A la carte and choose your variety of spoilt for choice selection! I would just order a slice/piece of everything!

Below are the breakdown of the prices:

Durian Strudel: $8.80 per slice
Durian Mousse Cake: $8.50 per slice
Durian Oreo Cake: $8.80 per slice
Durian, Pandan & Coconut Cake: $8 per slice
Durian Roll: $7.50 per slice
Durian Crepe: $5.50 per piece
Durian Puff: $2.20 per piece
Durian & Crunchy Hazelnut Tartlet: $2.20 per piece
Durian Pudding: $3 per serving

* Enjoy 15% discount on TAKEAWAY durian pastries for CitiBank and DBS credit/debit cardmembers and Goodwood Park Hotel Gourmet cardmembers

Location:
Coffee Lounge
Goodwood Park Hotel
67301786

Enjoy,
Donovan,
TS.

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 Wowowow! Calling all Durian lovers!!!! Hmm, if u are a durian lover, you should already have known this, but no matter, i am still calling you all! Goodwood Park’s durian delicacies are now ready to be purchased, eaten and enjoyed! You must try the durian puffs! Also the Durian Mousse Cake, Durian crepe, durian pudding and roll, Durian Oreo Cake and everything lah! The durians used are D24s.

And for the year of 2009, theres a new addition to the family! Presenting to you Durian Strudel! I am going now! Cya there!

Below are some info i received from an email:

Durian Strudel – Baked to a glistening golden brown and boasting irresistibly fragrant D24 pulp filling as well as vanilla sponge between crisp and flaky layers of pastry, this 30-cm long brand new creation is a decadent treat.

Price: $8.80 per slice; $48 whole

Durian Oreo Cake – This luxuriously dense innovative creation boasts D24 durian pulp sandwiched between layers of vanilla sponge generously drizzled with fragrant gula melaka (palm sugar) syrup and covered with crunchy Oreo cookie crumbs. Extremely flavourful with every mouthful, this treasure is perfect for intimate celebrations, particularly Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

Durian Oreo Cake – This luxuriously dense innovative creation boasts D24 durian pulp sandwiched between layers of vanilla sponge generously drizzled with fragrant gula melaka (palm sugar) syrup and covered with crunchy Oreo cookie crumbs. Extremely flavourful with every mouthful, this treasure is perfect for intimate celebrations, particularly Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

Price: S$8.80 per slice, S$48 per 750g cake

Durian, Pandan & Coconut Cake – This irresistibly fragrant cake has artfully combined three popular local flavours in one masterpiece. Since its introduction in 2005, it has won over many palates with its unique taste, feather-light texture and top quality ingredients. Delectable durian mousse is sandwiched between aromatic pandan (screwpine leaf) sponge and topped with crunchy coconut flakes – a must-have for every gathering.

Price: S$8 per slice; S$46.80 per 1.3kg cake

Durian Mousse Cake – The star that kicked off the famous promotion in 1983, this legendary creation is pure pleasure to the durian fan, where every bite of the velvety mousse presents unadulterated fruit flavour.

Price: S$8.50 per slice; S$52 per 1.3kg cake; S$98 per 2.5kg cake; S$133 per 3.5kg cake

Durian Puff – These signature dainty treats are skilfully made with light choux pastry cases that sandwich rich durian mousse – a small dose to satiate any big durian craving!

Price: S$2.20 per piece; S$12.80 for 6 pieces; S$39.80 for 20 pieces

Durian Crepe – Perfect for tea, this all-time favourite crepe concoction finds smooth creamy durian pulp rolled in a light and thin pancake.

Price: S$5.50 per slice; S$40.80 for 8 pieces

Durian & Crunchy Hazelnut Tartlet – A marriage of indulgent flavours, this mini dessert tempts with durian mousse, milk chocolate, hazelnut wafer and a coating of toasted hazelnuts.

Price: S$2.20 per piece; S$12.80 for 6 pieces; S$39.80 for 20 pieces

Durian Roll – A local take on the traditional Swiss roll, this is layered with durian mousse and lightly dusted with icing sugar.

Price:  S$7.50 per slice; S$43.80 per 1kg roll

Durian Pudding – This chilled dessert is silky in texture and promises substantial chunks of fresh durian pulp.

Price: S$3 per serving

Ordering details

Guests can visit the Deli from 9am to 9pm daily, call (65) 6730 1786 or fax the order form (available at the hotel or at www.goodwoodparkhotel.com) to (65) 6737 4073.

General information ON Goodwood Park Hotel

§         Address                 Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221

§         Mainline                 (65) 6737 7411

§         Website                 www.goodwoodparkhotel.com

Cheers, TS. 

This is the last Turkey post and i wanna end of by sharing some must try food in Turkey, mostly street side or general stuff in Turkey.

First up, there are pastries all around turkey. The fillings include, cheese or meat or potato. They are pretty tasty and make a good snack.

 This is how the street stall looks like!

They are famous for their turkish apple tea, its refreshing and nice! And all their tea glasses look like that!

Another popular food is Pide! Its sth like pizza without the cheese and tomato base, but just as yummy!

This is a sweet snack which is really nice. Its like cotton candy which will melt in your mouth! Its called Pismaniye! I am going to try to make this! Yum!

Not forgetting the delicious kebap wraps! I love the mix wrap of lamb and chicken meat! yummy!

This is how the stall looks like!

Ive tried their turkish coffee and its way too powerful for me. haha. Looks like i need more training! Do also try their turkish delights which most are familiar with. Have a good day and stay tune for more local delights coming up tmr and the days to come!

Loving food always!

TS.

If you love to eat pastries, you can try them at Dough Culture over at Bugis Junction, SG. The buns are soft, cream tasty and ‘you tiao’(dough fritters) crispy and nice! Bought some back to try, and they are worth the buy.

 Location:

230 Victoria Street #B1-K7
Bugis Junction
Singapore

Your Sweetest,

-TS-