The iftar buffet at Straits Kitchen, Grand Hyatt Singapore

Source: Grand Hyatt Singapore website.

This Ramadhan, StraitsKitchen at the Grand Hyatt Singapore invites guests to enjoy diverse flavours from Asia with an iftar buffet spread of dishes from countries including Indonesia, India, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, in addition to the usual Singaporean favourites. The food is freshly prepared in halal-certified theatre kitchens.

From the Middle East, expect Saudi Arabian roasted leg of lamb, Lebanese samke harra (grilled fish) and shawarma meats, Moroccan mezze and traditional desserts including baklava, basbousa and kanafa bil cream.

Fresh, sustainably sourced seafood dishes will also be a highlight of the menus across the various theatre kitchens including Bengali machi (fish) curry, udang lemak nanas (Peranakan curry prawns), mini salmon skin with yellowtail maki, Alexandria-style mixed seafood and a crustacean bar with poached tiger prawns, clams, mussels and oysters.

From countries closer to Singapore, the Chef’s specialties include mini double-boiled superior ‘Buddha jumps over the wall’, Hyderabadi biriyanis (basmati rice with lamb or seafood), wok-fried crab with salted egg and nasi kambing herba (slow-cooked herb mutton rice).

The buffet also features a variety of desserts and six fine date selections: ajwah, barhi, sokari, kholas, khidri, and segai; ice creams and sherbets such as fig, honey and walnut ice cream, Arabic coffee ice cream and mango sherbet, plus umm ali, and more.

StraitsKitchen will serve the iftar buffet from 6:30pm to 10:30pm, priced* at S$68++ for adults and S$38++ per child. The meal includes selected free-flow of juice, lassi (Indian yoghurt drink), tea and coffee. 

The hotel offers prayer rooms for diners to perform the Maghrib prayers. The sunset call to prayer is broadcast through the audio system.

Interested?

For reservations, call +65 6732 1234. Club at the Hyatt cardholders can enjoy a 15% discount. 

*All prices quoted are subject to a 10% service charge and prevailing government taxes.

Bosch Singapore promotion for Mother's Day covers wide range of premium appliances

Bosch has created a promotion for Mother’s Day that is available at all major departmental and home appliances stores across Singapore from now until 10 May 2015. Free gifts that go with selected product purchases are available for redemption from now until 5 June 2015.

According to consumer research by Euromonitor, over 50% of Singaporean women cook at home at least three to four times a week for their families. The brand is highlighting a number of kitchen aids that can simplify food preparation processes to save time and effort:

Source: Bosch. The Styline
Kitchen Machine.

Styline Kitchen Machine 

The Styline Kitchen Machine is a tried-and-tested classic among food processors, boasting a wide range of accessories including a patisserie set (beating whisk,
stirring whisk, kneading hook).

Other accessories include a continuous shredder with four
discs for shredding, grating and
cutting; a mixing attachment
and a citrus press. 

Normally priced at S$789, the Styline Kitchen Machine is available at a promotional price of S$599, and comes with a free WMF Breadbin and cooking class worth S$260.

Source: Bosch.
The MaxxiMUM
Kitchen Machine.

MaxxiMUM Kitchen Machine 

The Bosch MaxxiMUM is a premium machine for passionate bakers. With a full metal housing, the MaxxiMUM features user-friendly features such as 'easy pour' handles and a range of easy to use accessories. 

The 3D PlanetaryMixing accessory moves kneading hooks or whisks in three directions simultaneously for more productive mixing, while the 1.75 litre glass ThermoSafe blender, which comes with the MUMXL40G option, is both heat and cold resistant to handle the spectrum of recipes from hot soups to frozen fruit.

The MUMXL20T option usually costs S$1,499 and is now available for S$1,299 and the MUMXL40G option, which used to be S$1,699, is now available for S$1,399. This purchase also comes with a free WMF Breadbin and cooking class worth S$260.

Source: Bosch.
Free Standing Activewater
Dishwasher.

Bosch Free Standing Activewater Dishwasher 

The first Bosch dishwasher designed for the modern Asian family, the whisper-quiet Bosch Free Standing Activewater Dishwasher has a wok programme that is designed for heavily soiled woks and pots. Its glass protection technology washes valuable glassware and delicate china with special care to prevent glass corrosion. 

This dishwasher has a promotional price of S$999 (usual price S$1,399) and the purchase includes free gifts worth S$365: a year’s supply of Finish Tablet and Rinse Aid (12 boxes of Finish and four bottles of Rinse Aid), a chopstick holder, and a demonstration of the dishwasher. 

Water and energy-efficient, this dishwasher’s hygienePlus Option rinses dishes at extra high temperatures for maximum cleanliness.

Selected washers, dryers, gas hobs, and chimney hoods will come with discounts of up to S$1,300 during the Mother’s Day promotion.