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e We love to hear your feedback nida@media-group.com.sg When life gives me lemons, I make lemonade – but with less sugar or with a sugar substitute like stevia. As we all know, consuming too much sugar can result in serious health issues. That’s why in this “Sweet” issue, we show how you can use natural alternatives so that you can still indulge in your favourite desserts. Read our cover story (p18) featuring Delcie’s Desserts and Cakes – owner Delcie shows that vegan, diabetic-friendly cakes can taste just as delicious with the right ingredients. Try recreating three recipes: Heart Healthy Chocolate Mousse Crunch, Hummingbird Cake and Strawberry Cheesecake. They are not overly complicated yet deliver similarly satisfying taste profiles when compared to their “refined” cousins. Still need an indulgent treat? You can’t go wrong with quality…

SMOOTH OPERATOR Following the launch of The Macallan Harmony Collection Inspired by Intense Arabica, The Macallan has unveiled the second coffee-inspired edition, The Harmony Collection Smooth Arabica. Drawing inspiration from the Ethiopian Arabica coffee bean, Smooth Arabica conveys the flavours of a gently spiced and soft americano, which come through at an ABV of 40%. A combination of American and European oak casks was selected to achieve the distinctive notes offered by the single malt – rich and satisfying elements of coffee, along with sweeter and softer vanilla notes for a balanced and rounded experience. The product is a Global Travel Retail Exclusive available at Changi Airport Lotte Duty Free stores. www.themacallan.com PURE AND DELICIOUS If you are in Bali and have a sweet tooth, be sure to pop by Bulgari Resort Bali.…

Almost all good things in the world require time and effort, and chocolate – bittersweet, complex, velvety, fudgy chocolate – is no exception. The confection is the result of weeks of labour and expertise exercised over manifold steps, creating a sweet adored for centuries from its inimitable and utterly humble base ingredient, the cacao bean. Its irreplaceability, much like a grape in a highly regarded wine, lies in the bean’s provenance and terroir. Most people agree that the best cacao beans come from South America, where the cacao tree is native to; as well as West Africa – the Ivory Coast, Ghana, and the like – the other global hub of cacao production post-colonisation era. But it might surprise you to know that cacao trees aren’t only found in Peru and Brazil…

CHI PIN HAN AND JANICE CHI ISHINOMAKI GRILL & SAKE, TABLE 33 AND KI TEPPAN & ROGAMA It all began in 2013 in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, when Chi Pin Han and Janice Chi witnessed the lasting damage the tsunami had on the Japanese city. The survivors’ remarkable resilience and a love for the region gave the couple the courage to set up their own business. At age 50, Chi left his group general manager position at a multi-brand food company and started Ishinomaki Grill & Sake a year later, offering authentic robatayaki and izakaya dishes. Fast forward to today, and the business has expanded to include sake bar Table 33; and their latest “baby” Ki Teppan & Rogama serving teppanyaki and rogama cuisine. Chi heads the kitchen and sources for the most unique ingredients…

Delcie’s Desserts and Cakes – a specialist in bakes both healthy and inclusive – was born close to a decade-and-a-half ago in the unlikeliest of circumstances. Its owner-baker, Delcie Lam, 39, was then a harried art director at an advertising firm who staved off burnout with a daily dose of sugary treats. But a serendipitous month-long sabbatical spurred Lam to pick up an old hobby – baking – and turn it into a full-time job, despite looming financial risks. What eventually solidified her health-focussed ethos was her late mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis. “We celebrated her 50th birthday in the hospital, but we couldn’t find a cake that was suitable for the diet the doctor prescribed for her,” says Lam. “After her passing, I felt that I wasn’t able to do something…

Aphrodite Waffles & Gelato Aphrodite offers artisanal handmade gelatos, specialising in unique flavours such as jasmine, salted honey and lavender. theaphrodite.sg 106 Desker Road, Singapore 209630 1-For-1 Gelato Valid from 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023 • Available on weekdays only, from 1pm to 7pm.• Usage of offer must be mentioned before ordering/payment.• Valid for walk-ins, dine-in and takeaway.• The restaurant reserves the right to make the final decision should a dispute arise. Camellia 茗岩 Tea Bar CAMELLIA 茗岩 ® is a Singapore tea retailer and wholesaler that makes premium tea accessible. It specialises in Wuyi Rock Oolong, once an imperial tribute tea that was perceived to be the benchmark for excellence. By sourcing directly from farms and keeping close ties with the craft inheritance masters, quality is assured. www.camelliateabar.com #01-08 Katong Square, 88 East Coast Road, Singapore…