[EVENT] Laksa-flavoured gelato-making workshop + First batch of students graduating from the professional Basic Gelato Course in Singapore

+39 Gelato Bar
29 Circular Road,
Singapore 049385

It's not hard to find a drinking bar/pub if you take a walk along Circular Road but right along this busy and happening street, there's this Gelato Bar called +39 Gelato Bar. Just look out for the giant gelato cone outside the shop and this is where you can get your cold fix without getting drunk. 

Gelato instructor, Maestro Cristian Bonfiglioli

Yesterday night, a special media session was held at +39 Gelato Bar, where Maestro Cristian Bonfiglioli, instructor at Carpigiani Gelato University in Italy conducted a special gelato-making workshop. This is also one activity following the first successful installment of the Carpigiani Gelato University gelato-making course with At-Sunrice Global Chef Academy. 

The making of the uniquely laksa-flavoured gelato

I have witnessed the making of gelato by them previously, but this time round, to join in the national spirit of the SG50 celebrations, they are going to concoct a laksa-flavoured gelato! That's a first in Singapore definitely. Laksa is one of Singaporean's favourite local hawker dishes and I'm curious to find out how the laksa gelato will taste like. 

Photo Credit : Jane

We also tried their Rossini Sorbet. A signature Italian Frozen Cocktail made of Prosecco, Fresh Strawberres and Basil. Very nice and refreshing. 

Thanks Jane for taking this photo of me

The main ingredients to make gelato is actually not milk but water, which I guess means that actually anything that is in liquid form can be turned into gelato given the right timing as well as the correct proportion of the rest of the ingredients. The word Gelato means frozen and one have to master the skill to balance the sugar which prevent the gelato from freezing completely and turning into ice. Gelato should be soft, smooth and silky just like what we have tasted. Perfect. 

Group photo with Shu Qing, Jane and myself and our chosen gelato. 

Both Jane and I chose the Laksa-flavoured Gelato as our takeaway cup while Shu Qing had the coconut one. Nice.

Finally, the end products

This is how the end product of the laksa-flavoured gelato looks like. Best to be eaten with some crackers if not the laksa taste will get a little bit too heavy towards the end. Yes, it taste exactly like the laksa broth except that it's so smooth and cold and melts in the mouth. Good news, for a limited time only, +39 Gelato Bar will make this laksa flavour gelato from 2nd August to 8th August to celebrate SG50! Go try it as it's not something you can find in their usual menu. Thanks so much for the invitation.

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Carpigiani Gelato University Graduation - A Milstone Achieved for Aspiring Gelato Chefs

Following the trailblazing success of the inaugural Gelato World Tour 2.0 which was held in Singapore in March 2015, this cool and smooth Italian treat has now became a subject for learning here in Singapore, representing also the rest of the Asia Pacific region. An announcement was made leading up to the Gelato World Tour 2.0 for the two best culinary schools in the world, At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy and Carpigiani Gelato University to collaborate and spread the artisan gelato culture in the Asia Pacific region.

Photo Credit ; At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy. Different flavours of gelato made by students.

Gelato is more than your typical dessert. Gelato is freshly made every day and is significantly lower in calories and sugar than the conventional ice creams. It is high in proteins, calcium and vitamin B2 and contains around half the fat of typical industrial ice cream. This is also why gelato is fast becoming the choice dessert for health conscious food-lovers. 

Photo Credit ; At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy. Maestro Cristian Bonfiglioli, instructors from the Carpigiani Gelato University supervising the students

The Basic Gelato Course programme is designed to meet the aspirations of future gelato entrepreneurs who have no prior knowledge or experience in gelato-making. The main thrusts of learning include basic theoretical and practical sessions and the class is conducted on the campus of At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy with qualified instructors of the Carpigiani Gelato University. A total of 19 students from Singapore and the Asia Pacific region, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos and China formed the first batch of students and have underwent a total of 40 hours of learning and practical lessons over five days. Enrolment size will be capped at 15 students subsequently to get desired learning environment and optimal attention to each and every student. The fee for the Basic Gelato Course is priced at approximately S$ 1,515 and upon graduation, each student will receive a voucher of the same value that can be used as part of payment to purchase the gelato machines from Carpigiani.

Photo Credit ; At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy. One of the practical lesson.

All students from the first batch of this course graduated today at a graduation ceremony held on the campus of At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy. Currently, enrolment for the next Basic Gelato Course taking place from October 12th to 16th 2015 is almost fully subscribed. The third Basic Gelato Course is planned on November 16th to 20th 2015. 

For more information on the Basic Gelato Course, please visit 

www.gelatouniversity.com/en/

For more information on At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, please visit

www.at-sunrice.edu.sg

[EVENT] OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF SENTOSA CABLE CAR SKY NETWORK AND SENTOSA LINE + SENTOSA SG50 PROMOTIONS

Many of you may have taken the cable car at least once to get into Sentosa Island. It's one of the more interesting method to get into the island as compared to the usual mode of transport. I had my first cable car ride experience back in 2012 and it was a very memorable one although it's just a short ride from Harbourfront to Sentosa.

Photo Credit : Sentosa

So imagine my excitement when I received the invitation to the official launch of the Cable Car Sky Network and Sentosa Line. The new Sentosa Line, a $78 million investment, is an extension of the existing Mount Faber cable car line and together the two lines form the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network.

The VIPs, including Mr S Iswaran, Minister (Prime Minister's Office) and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry were there to do the official launch.

Jane and I with Louie the blue bird who is the official mascot for the Singapore Cable Car. Photo taken before we get onboard the Cable Car.

The extension of the Cable Car Sky Network means that visitors from Faber Peak can easily hop lines from Mount Faber line to Sentosa Line, linking up three main attractions and leisure clusters in Sentosa which are the Merlion Plaza, Imbiah Lookout and Siloso Point.

Great bonding time with friends while enjoying exceptional views over Sentosa's tree canopy and Siloso Beach. Ventilation inside was good, it was a rather cooling evening.

One of us took the photo while the other one holding the flashlight. The scenery up on the cable car is definitely a sight to behold with no high rise buildings to block the nice view. Photo credit to Jane.

After the 15 minutes serene ride, we were greeted with colourful refreshments at the Garden Party.

Triple J meet up again,  Jane, Jessie, Jas.

With Jo and Shu Qing and our flower pot! Hehe

Thank you for the invitation. Nice group photo to end the night but that's not the end of my post, read on to find out the promotions Sentosa is throwing for SG50 during the long National Day Holiday. Time to celebrate for the Golden Jubilee weekend.

A detailed chart for the pricing of the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network.

"There is even greater value to be enjoyed in our Faber Licence, which gives unlimited access all year round. Despite doubling the cable car experience with the new Sentosa Line, we will be holding our membership price which starts at just $39 for this Jubilee Year", said Ms Suzanne Ho, General Manager, Mount Faber Leisure Group (MFLG)

Celebrating SG50
As part of Sentosa's SG50 celebrations, rides on the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network will also be free for Singaporeans and local residents from 9am to 9pm on 10 August. In addition, visitors also get to enjoy free entry to The Sentosa Merlion attraction and The Wings of Time show during the Golden Jubilee weekend.

Ealier this year, Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) announced that entry via the Sentosa Boardwalk is free all day every day, while those who drive or take a taxi into the island will enjoy free admission after 5pm on week days (exclusing Public Holidays) till the end of 2015. A host of Sentosa SG50 and After 5 promotional offers are also available for guests to enjoy a fun time out on Sentosa to celebrate the nation's Golden Jubilee.

For more information, please visit www.sentosa.com.sg/sg50

[HFC WEDDING] Hotel Fort Canning - Weddings in the Park Showcase

Weddings in the Park is a signature wedding showcase event by Hotel Fort Canning. I paid S$38.00 for both to enter. 

The perfect photo of this award-winning heritage colonial building, set within the lush greenery of Fort Canning Hill. Just recently I met up with a friend who loves this hotel so much so I decided to gather back the photos I took at their wedding show and write up this post. Anyway, this venue is also the decided venue for my solemnization. What I like about this place is how they are able to offer a range of indoor and outdoor options for different purposes and they are rather flexible with the minimum number of tables too. We opted for just three tables initially but have now increased to six.

TOURING OF THEIR ROOMS

Deluxe Room overlooking the greenery view.

Premier King Room comes with an exclusive balcony.

Studio Suite which has a separate living area equipped with a sofa and TV for extra privacy. The unique point is that the bathtub is a stand alone out of the bathroom and is located just beside the bed.

Governor Suite with a sized of 90sqm, it has a large living room and a separate meeting room for meetings and conferences.

TOURING OF SOLEMNIZATION VENUES

  Sundeck facing the swimming pool. Not too ideal for Singapore's hot weather. I think I will melt.

Living Room on the second floor with a beautiful floor-to-ceiling window panel which is just next to Jasmin Room and can be opened up as an extension.

Jasmine Room also features the floor-to-ceiling windows that offers a panoramic view of the tree-tops. Again, the size of the venue can be customized accordingly to individual's need. 

Garden Terrace is so lovely but again considering the weather and extra costs just for this venue, we decided against it. Guess if it's night time, it would be super romantic.

The Glass House is where we finally decided to hold our wedding lunch at. Big enough to hold up to 8 tables. The bar area beside would be the solemnization area. There are lots of other ballrooms and terraces that we have not yet explore. For more information, do visit Hotel Fort Canning's official website.

REFRESHMENTS

Love these yummy food! 

WEDDING SHOW BY THE LOUVRE BRIDAL

They say that in a wedding, the women are the main character and the guy is merely a supporting character which is so true. Look at the different designs and colours for the bride but when it comes to the groom, it's only just black, grey, white. Boring. 

INSTANT PHOTO PRINT BY EDMUND PHOTO

CUSTOMIZED COOKIE BY SUSUCRE

Sasucre provides customized cakes and dessert table if you need. All their products are hand-made from scratch using high quality ingredients and European artisan recipes. 

FENGSHUI TALK BY 6CHARMS

AUSPICIOUS GOLDEN SPOON + FORTUNE COOKIE BY 6CHARM

MOCK WEDDING BANQUET SET UP 

WEDDING FAVOUR + GUEST BOOK + RED PACKET BOX

SNAPCHAT SELFIES

Ending this post with some pretty snapchat filter taken while waiting for the lucky draw which we didn't win.

XOXO