Author: Candice Cheong

Candice Cheong heads Marketing at Spoonful. She stems from an Advertising and Marketing Communications background having graduated from the University of Canberra, Australia and has been working in the media industry for more than 15 years. Her passion for food led her to Spoonful and she’s inspired by teammates here, further fueling her hobby in baking. As a mom of two young kids, Candice works in the day and bakes at night, earning her the nickname The Midnight Baker. Besides baking, she has an innate passion for all things Japanese, travel, and a keen interest in photography. Follow Candice on Instagram @dice97

MEDI-YA SPRING KOCHI FAIR 24 MAR – 9 APR

[ Spring Kochi Fair 24 March – 9 April ] Check out the MEDI-YA Spring Kochi Fair at @Mediyasingapore happening this 24 March to 9 April! The Japanese supermarket prepared a lot of specialty products grown in the warm climate of Kochi, set in the Shikoku region of Japan. Don’t miss the fabulous agricultural produces,…

Touring Springtime Japan at Gardens by the Bay Singapore

All in a day’s work! We completed our Touring Springtime Japan event on 19 March 2023, Sunday at Gardens by the Bay Singapore! It was an overwhelming success with crowds coming in from all walks of life! Everyone truly enjoyed our line up of Japanese cultural activity and food sampling of Japanese snacks from across…

Cold Soba Noodles

Soba noodles are buckwheat noodles. It is a traditional staple in Japanese cuisine.  Cold Soba Noddles are called Zaru Soba. They are served chilled and with tsuyu (dipping sauce) on the side . Try this Cold Soba Noodles recipe by Kikkoman for a quick and authentic Japanese meal! Soba noodles are a delicious and nutritious…

Curry Udon

Try this Curry Udon recipe by Kikkoman for a quick and authentic Japanese meal! Curry Udon is a hearty dish packed full of flavour! It is simple to make and oh so heart-warming, especially on a cold day!  This recipe serves 1 – 2 persons.   This recipe is by   INGREDIENTS Fresh Udon Noodles…

Grilled Sesame Rice Ball Recipe

Try this Grilled Sesame Rice ball recipe by Kikkoman for an easy daily snack! It is simple to make and so flavourful The grilled sesame seeds gives it a nutty flavour and good texture.  This recipe serves 1 – 2 persons.   This recipe is by  KIKKOMAN   INGREDIENTS Cooked Rice (Japonica) 230 g Sesame Oil…

Japanese Fukusaya Castella Cake with Close To 400 Years of History Makes Its Debut in Singapore! 

  SINGAPORE, 11 August 2021 Isetan Singapore is proud to announce the launch of Fukusaya Castella –  a Japanese castella cake brand from Nagasaki, Kyushu, Japan, with almost 400 years of history This time-honoured and well-celebrated confectionery brand will make its debut in Singapore on 20th August 2021 at Isetan Scotts Supermarket. A little history:…

Japanese Steamed Rice – Gohan

  Cooking rice may sound simple but there are in fact, tricks and points you can note if you want that steaming hot, fluffy white rice that does is cooked thoroughly with a good consistency, clumped up or broken after cooking, and very fragrant.  This recipe serves 4 – 6 pax.   This recipe is…

chicken karaage

Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Chicken Karaage is a popular dish served in many restaurants, homes, and even in school. It’s many people’s favorite dish. What can we say? It IS fried chicken! But making a good one is all the difference! Here, check out Chef Chiyomi Kawasaki’s authentic Japanese recipe and you can try making this at home! This…