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As part of its 150th anniversary this year, Perrier pays tribute to Andy Warhol with a series of limited-edition bottles inspired by the pop art legend. Warhol, himself a fan of everyday products like Campbell’s soup cans and Brillo boxes, created more than 40 works of art featuring the iconic Perrier bottle in 1983. From his mind bursting with colours and images, came a collection of silk‐screened Perrier bottles interweaving […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/andy-warhol-perrier/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/osteomilk-osteosoy/ https://sparklette.net/food/osteomilk-osteosoy/#respond Sun, 20 May 2012 03:51:00 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1337

When it comes to the skin, collagen is often the buzz word on everyone’s lips. Especially in recent years, I have noticed several interesting products on the market that incorporate collagen, including sweet bottled drinks, Vitagen and even instant coffee! A couple of products that caught my eye are the OsteoMilk and OsteoSoy health beverages made by a company called MarinEx. OsteoMilk ( Halal certified) S$12.80 Retails at FairPrice, OG […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/osteomilk-osteosoy/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/prima-taste-curry-lamian/ https://sparklette.net/food/prima-taste-curry-lamian/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:39:44 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1329

As someone that works from home frequently, I rarely can find time to enjoy a decent meal. When you are too busy to head out for a meal, the Prima Taste ready-to-cook pastes and sauces are truly a godsend. I have been a fan of the Prima Taste laksa meal kits and laksa noodles for the longest time. It doesn’t take much (read: any) culinary skills to whip up a […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/prima-taste-curry-lamian/feed/ 5 https://sparklette.net/food/most-expensive-fruits-in-the-world/ https://sparklette.net/food/most-expensive-fruits-in-the-world/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:04:04 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1306

So I’ve just had the most delicious strawberries I’ve had in a while. These are the usual Korean variety that can be easily bought at the supermarket. While eating these strawberries, I suddenly remembered my recent visit to Meidi-ya. This Japanese supermarket located at Liang Court Shopping Centre in Singapore has a section dedicated to fruits that are flown in from Japan. And the prizes are crazy expensive. Honoka strawberries […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/most-expensive-fruits-in-the-world/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/food/prima-taste-laksa-lamian/ https://sparklette.net/food/prima-taste-laksa-lamian/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 09:22:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1150

Lately, we have been crazy about the Prima Taste Laksa LaMian from the company’s new Easy Gourmet Indulgence range. Having had a great experience with the Prima Taste ready-to-cook meal kits, we’re curious to see if the new DIY laksa is as good. The laksa lamian is much cheaper than the meal kits, but includes just two packets of sauces and the additional noodles. Each packet holds these contents: Laksa […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/prima-taste-laksa-lamian/feed/ 13 https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-phish-food/ https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-phish-food/#respond Thu, 12 May 2011 10:18:02 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1136

Every month when I top up our supply of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream from the VivoCity Scoop Shop, I find myself inevitably reaching for the chocolate flavours. There’s no denying how rich and addictive Ben & Jerry’s chocolate ice cream is, instantly elevating any flavour that uses it to “best of the month” status. So, my Ben & Jerry’s Flavour of the Month for May is Phish Food. Now, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-phish-food/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/nature-valley-granola-bars/ https://sparklette.net/food/nature-valley-granola-bars/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:36:38 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1128

Right now, I am munching on a couple of the Nature Valley Granola bars. I like how convenient these are. When you get the munchies and can’t be bothered to cook or buy in, you can just grab a snack bar. Packed with wholegrain oats, rice crisps, real fruits and nuts, these are probably the healthiest snacks around! You can check out the Nature Valley website to see the drool-worthy […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/nature-valley-granola-bars/feed/ 10 https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-clusterfluff/ https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-clusterfluff/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:00:45 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1119

I just got the shock of my life. Unless you live on a farm, you would be startled too if you opened your front door and a cow greeted you with a loud “mooooo”. And this was a cow with a mission. Of course, that’s none other than Woody, the mascot of Ben & Jerry’s. He braved the sweltering heat and came in what I imagine must be a very […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-clusterfluff/feed/ 7 https://sparklette.net/food/ferrero-garden/ https://sparklette.net/food/ferrero-garden/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:35:52 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1116

Ever seen Ferrero Rochers in nutty flavours like pistachio and almond? No? Read on! This is one of the things I picked up at the Chiang Mai International Airport on the way back to Singapore – Ferrero Garden. The classic Rocher always bears a gold coloured wrapper. So the Garden series which has more unusual colours like green and bronze caught my eye immediately. I have never seen the Ferrero […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ferrero-garden/feed/ 15 https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/full-moon-wine-coolers/ https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/full-moon-wine-coolers/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:00:26 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1110

Have you ever seen wine that is cheaper than water? I sure have not, until I decide to walk into a convenience store in Chiang Mai. On this trip, our hotel is conveniently located near a convenience store, manned by a local that I enjoy having little conversations with and polish up my Thai at the same time. One night, while browsing for some interesting snacks and drinks, these wine […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/full-moon-wine-coolers/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-milk-and-cookies/ https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-milk-and-cookies/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:13:21 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1103

In the mood for ice cream? For March, the Sparklette Ben & Jerry’s Flavour of the Month is the wholesome A Cookie Affair, otherwise known as Milk & Cookies in other parts of the world. A Cookie Affair (Milk & Cookies) S$14.90 a pint Rating: The base flavour is vanilla with a chocolate cookie swirl, or simply cookies and cream. I just love the packaging of this one. Notice that […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-milk-and-cookies/feed/ 6 https://sparklette.net/food/scrabble-monopoly-chocolate-edition/ https://sparklette.net/food/scrabble-monopoly-chocolate-edition/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:00:08 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1101

Whilst browsing the candy section at the local supermarket, these unusual products caught my eye. Scrabble and Monopoly, two of the world’s most popular board games, can now be eaten. That’s right; the game pieces are made of chocolate. The chocolate editions of Scrabble and Monopoly are produced by Canadian chocolatier Laura Secord. At the NTUC Fairprice supermarket (Orchard Grand Court outlet), the usual price is S$22.50 each and they […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/scrabble-monopoly-chocolate-edition/feed/ 12 https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-dublin-mudslide/ https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-dublin-mudslide/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:00:51 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1076

Hi, my name is Veron and I am a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream addict. In this Ben & Jerry’s Flavour of the Month series, a different ice cream flavour would be featured on Sparklette every month through 2011. My pick for January was Half Baked, which I enjoyed so much that I went out to get another pint! In addition, I also picked up a couple more flavours that […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-dublin-mudslide/feed/ 3 https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-half-baked/ https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-half-baked/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:47:41 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1058

As an ice cream fan, my favourite icy treats are from Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum. So I’m delighted to be chosen as a Ben & Jerry’s blog ambassador, cutely named the Mooolet. For you, one of the perks of reading Sparklette is that you can win Ben & Jerry’s goodies such as the limited edition bicycle that I just gave away at Christmas! As for me, I get to […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ben-jerrys-half-baked/feed/ 14 https://sparklette.net/beauty/kinohimitsu-collagen-drink/ https://sparklette.net/beauty/kinohimitsu-collagen-drink/#comments Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:44:37 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1055

Would you like younger looking and smoother skin? The Kinohimitsu J’pan Beauty Drink from Japan comes with 2,500mg of collagen protein in each 50ml bottle, promising you plumper and firmer skin in just 6 days. It’s certified halal, too! Kinohimitsu J’pan Beauty Drink ( Halal certified) S$39.90 for a box of 6 As a trial, I have been given 30 bottles of these collagen drinks by Confirm Trading, the Singapore […]]]> https://sparklette.net/beauty/kinohimitsu-collagen-drink/feed/ 8 https://sparklette.net/food/magnum-gold/ https://sparklette.net/food/magnum-gold/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 04:12:59 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=964

By now, many of you would have heard of, seen or even licked the new Magnum Gold ice cream. But in case you haven’t, the Gold edition is the latest flavour in the Wall’s premium Magnum ice cream range, newly launched today. Notice the “?!” Now that sure brings emphasis to the fact that it’s gold, both figuratively and literally. Everyone wants a piece of gold right? Clearly, Snowy our […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/magnum-gold/feed/ 41 https://sparklette.net/beauty/collagen-beauty/ https://sparklette.net/beauty/collagen-beauty/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:34:56 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=900

In Bangkok, I find myself constantly heading to the 7-Eleven stores to stock up on these collagen drinks. Apparently, these “Beauti” drinks are made with some form of collagen formula and promise to be chock-full of the beauty-enhancing collagen protein! The first thing that catches my eye is not the word “collagen”, but rather, the beautiful packaging of the translucent bottles. Each one is adorned with pretty orchid flowers, along […]]]> https://sparklette.net/beauty/collagen-beauty/feed/ 10 https://sparklette.net/food/pgx-daily/ https://sparklette.net/food/pgx-daily/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:49:19 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=859

As a food blogger who enjoys feasting on meats but shies away from vegetables and fruits, my diet is sorely lacking in many major nutrients and fibre. So when I had the opportunity to try out two months’ supply of the PGX Daily Ultra Matrix Softgels, I took it immediately (after doing my own research to verify that the product is safe, of course). I started taking these supplements two […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/pgx-daily/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/prima-taste-instant-laksa/ https://sparklette.net/food/prima-taste-instant-laksa/#comments Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:54:14 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/prima-taste-instant-laksa/

It’s laksa day at the Sparklette headquarters! We cooked laksa for both lunch and dinner. Yeah, yeah, I know that sounds utterly unhealthy and fattening. Still, the laksa is extremely yummy and worth every calorie. That’s pretty amazing considering it came right out of a box! Yes, we cheated. We did not make the laksa from scratch. Why would we when there is the Prima Taste ready-to-cook meal kit? For […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/prima-taste-instant-laksa/feed/ 29 https://sparklette.net/food/tequila-rose/ https://sparklette.net/food/tequila-rose/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:36:51 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/we-made-a-pact/

I bid farewell to my good friend, Fernando, yesterday. He would be doing his Master’s at the Vancouver Film School. That’s pretty cool, isn’t it? He’s one of the very few talented people I know that’s in the field of design, and one of the few friends that actually understand and appreciate my work, and me as a person. Of course, being the awfully sweet dude that he’s always been, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/tequila-rose/feed/ 14