I mentioned in a previous review that Carl's Jr is my favourite fast food outlet in Singapore. Step aside Macdonalds, Carl's Jr is the category of the big boys. With larger portions and thicker-cut fries that the golden arches, Carl's Jr is a place best for the hungry and army boys. Which is also why it is right up my alley.

I usually opt for the Famous star cheese burger (which is easily one and a half times the size of a burger from McD) and make it a meal with fries and free flow of drink. This time, they were having a lunchtime promotion for their Famous star with chili cheese sauce so I opted for that while my dining partner had a breaded chicken sandwich. My favourite part of every CJ meal would have to be the thick cut fries. They are deliciously satisfying to eat and seem to be a lot more flavourful than the stringy ones offered at McDs. Not to mention the free salsa bar at CJ means that you can pick and choose which salsa sauce you want with your meal! For drinks, I usually get the homemade tea and this is also a much healthier option because the tea is unsweetened so you can choose how much (or little) sugar you want to add in it. All for only $7.90 and free-flow of drink too! On to the star of the show, sadly this time the burger was a disappointment. While I usually love the famous star with its thick beef patty and generous vegetable fillings, the chili cheese seemed to dominate the taste of the entire burger making everything taste like chili cheese. Which would have been wonderful if I had been a fan of chili cheese, but unfortunately, my tastebuds do not like angmoh chili very well. While it was not spicy, I have to say that it has an acquired taste that some of us may not be used to probably due to the spices they used.

Next time, I'll just stick to my usual Famous star minus the chili cheese so that I can enjoy my burger just the way it is. If you're looking for a quick and value-for-money meal, do head down to Carl's Jr to try out their burgers and fries!

After having tried their delicious macarons previously, I was quite sure that Canele's cakes would not disappoint. So for my mother's birthday, we decided to get her a cake from Canele and being chocolate-lovers, it was a no-brainer to get the Le Chocolat Croustillant, which is basically a fancy french name for Crispy Chocolate Cake. Le Chocolat Croustillant ($38)

The cake is made up of luscious Vanini chocolate mousse layered between a crispy chocolate praline, opulent Gianduja cream, surrounded by a wall of divine dark chocolate glaze & crushed hazelnuts. In other words, heaven in a box. The chocolate mousse was thick and rich, and would definitely satisfy the cocoa-craving in you! Despite being made almost entirely out of mousse and cream (no sponge cake layers or anything), it was not too cloying and hit all the right spots. The layer of crushed hazelnuts at the bottom made it even better because its crispy texture contrasted well with the smooth mousse and cream. The fact that it tasted like nutella was also a bonus because seriously, who doesn't love nutella?!

Needless to say, my mom loved her cake and we will be definitely ordering more of these in the future! That said, enjoying this cake should not be limited to birthdays. Whenever you have a chocolate craving, this is the cake that will fulfil it and more! Highly recommended to all the chocolate and nutella lovers out there, Viva El Chocolate!~

After Lauduree opened its first outlet in Singapore early this year, it seems like the island-craze for macarons has been reignited. As with every new food trend, Singaporeans seem to flock to get their hands on whatever the hot item of the moment is. At this moment, it seems to be the delicate french pastry, macarons!

A sweet meringue-based confection, macarons can usually be found in a multitude of flavours and colours, ranging from the traditional (chocolate) to the artisan (Yuzu Ginger, what?!). Made in eye-catching pastel colours, I find myself irresistibly drawn to macaron displays, even if I have no intention of getting any, to ogle at the pretty pastries.

So when my sister brought back a box of macarons from Canele, one of the more established pastry places in Singapore, I immediately got my greedy hands on it! All the pretty colors and delicious flavours! We had cookies and cream, hazelnut, strawberry, lemon and 2 chocolate ones because my sister is a chocoholic. Cookies and cream! This has to be hands-down the best flavour out of the bunch. Although its black (charred) appearance may be deceiving, this treat is definitely a must-try for all cookies and cream fans out there! The shell and filling complemented each other well and it was not too sweet also! While I did taste more cream than cookie, it was still delicious and I wish that they would bake them in bigger sizes because one is not enough! Hopefully they will come out with a giant sized one soon that's the size of a cheeseburger. That I would gladly sink my teeth into!

I would recommend Canele's macarons to all the sweet-tooths out there! However, priced at $2.30 each, it can be quite steep so purchase with care!

Conveniently located at the Changi Airport Terminal 1 (where them budget flights at ), Astons is a godsend for all the hungry travellers waiting to fly out and not interested in lousy budget airline food (at all!). It is on one of this occasions that I find myself and my travelling buddies heading there for dinner before catching our evening flight. At only $8.90 for my grilled BBQ chicken that came with 2 sides, it's definitely a steal considering the quality of the meat and sides served. I opted for a baked potato because a girl needs her carbs and a garden salad. Of course for the more indulgent (and those who can afford to gain a couple more pounds), there are more decadent and sinful side options available such as onion rings, french fries and Mac n cheese! Eat all the calories! For the more health-conscious, there are also sides such as grilled vegetables, coleslaw and garden salad. If you're feeling extra hungry, feel free to opt for extra soup or bread!

For the main course, they have almost all the meat you could want, burgers and of course, pasta for the carb-lovers! My chicken was well-cooked and tender yet juicy, and the BBQ sauce complemented the meat nicely. They could have been a bit more generous with the amount of sauce given though. The baked potato came with an enormous portion of butter, which made it extra yummy but sinful at the same time. The garden salad was your usual fresh vegetables with a light creamy dressing.

All in all, I would recommend this place for those who like western food but are on a budget. Even if you're not on a budget, feel free to come here and pig out all you want!

As japanese food is one of my favourite cuisines, I am always on the lookout for good japanese food in Singapore and I think that I have found the best Tako balls ever!

Those who have been into Ion Basement food hall should be familiar with the long queues at Tsukiji Gindaco, which sells its famed Takopachi balls.They're usually warm and crispy on the outside, and filled with delicious goodness on the inside with fillings of octopus, beni shoga (red pickled ginger), tenkasu (crunchy flour bits) and leeks. Thus, it's a flavourful ball of goodness packaged within a crispy golden shell that makes it the best tako balls in Singapore! (in my opinion at least).

A set of 8 retail for $6.80 and these tasty treats are definitely something to try if you live under a rock and have yet to do so!