Christmas Prawns and Spinach Filo Rolls in Philadelphia Cheese

The anticipation heightens as you sink your teeth into these Crispy Filo Roll-Ups, filled with succulent Prawns and healthy greens in Philadelphia Cream Cheese.

Filo, Fillo or Phyllo, these Rolls or Pastries are made by layering many sheets of Filo brushed with butter and then baked. These yummy treats are great for dinner parties. Filo Pastry Sheets, available in supermarkets, are wonderful alternatives as working with filo from scratch takes up a lot of time, which requires patience and skills to roll into thin sheets.

I found the Fillo Factory Whole Wheat Fillo Dough in Cold Storage, and it was on sale. I quickly grabbed a box and went home to experiment with it. While I have tried many filo pastries, it was a first for me with this Whole Wheat Fillo Dough.

Wrapped with cheesy delicious fillings, these Prawns and Spinach Filo Pastries with Rocket Salad make a delicious Christmas treat! So work those muscles out! Have fun stacking those tissue-thin sheets layer by layer and fill them up with your favourite ingredients! I guarantee it’s worth the effort!

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The Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La: Authentic Singaporean Breakfast

Singapore's vibrant local food scene plays a quintessential part in its cultural heritage, and The Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore supports the preservation of this culinary heritage. With the success of The Lobby Lounge's Heritage Lunch Buffet, the restaurant extends the indulgence of perennial local favourites all under one roof with the launch of six signature dishes available during breakfast. The Lobby Lounge's Heritage Breakfast offers an authentic Singaporean breakfast spread showcasing national breakfast favourites, such as Nasi Lemak, Roti Prata, Soft-Boiled Eggs with Kaya Toast, Wanton Mee, Carrot Cake and Hainanese Porridge.

Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore worked with prominent local food advocate Dr Leslie Tay to curate the breakfast menu. The hotel also collaborated with popular local food brands, The Coconut Club and Springleaf Prata Place to showcase their respective signature recipes for Nasi Lemak and Roti Prata.

A Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Singapore 2018 awardee, The Coconut Club is renowned for its Nasi Lemak -- jasmine rice infused with the fragrance of fresh coconut milk and served with crispy anchovies, peanuts, fried egg, sliced cucumber and sambal chilli that offers a real kick. The dish is completed with a serving of spice-marinated chicken deep-fried till crisp and golden-brown.

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Sparkling Mango Mint Soda, Perfect Christmas Party Spritzer

Craving for a non-alcoholic bubbly? Check out this Sparkling Mango Mint Soda, a crowd-pleaser in any occasion!

I first tried this drink at PS Café in Palais. The soda was so uplifting and tasty that I decided to experiment with it. Infused with lime, mint leaves, and zesty mango bites, this refreshing spritzer makes a wonderful Christmas thirst quencher! For the party-goers who love their drinks stronger, simply add a hint of white wine and let your hair down!

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Christmas Giveaway: Free Hair Cut Winners at H4U Salon!

Hohoho! Christmas is just weeks away, and 10 readers are getting a Free Hair Cut or $40 Discount at H4U Salon located in The Centrepoint!

Even if you are not in the winning list, you can get a new hairdo too! As the official ambassador of H4U Salon, all followers of Luxury Haven will also get to enjoy 30% off all hair services + 20% off hair care products at the 5-star hair salon! So book your appointment now at Tel: +65 6738 8849 to beat the festive crowd! Promo Code: LUXURY HAVEN

Of course, the 10 winners will have the privilege to add on other hair services at 30% too, thanks to the generosity of H4U Salon! Here’s announcing the winners………..

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Christmas Prawn Cocktail Salsa with Caviar Recipe

Foodies, be tantalized by the simple flavours in these Zesty Christmas Starters! Beautifully presented and topped with Caviar, these Chilled Succulent Prawn in Tomato Salsa Appetizers make great treats for your family and guests.

These pretty salsa were part of our 5-Course Christmas Menu last year where two of my ex-colleagues came over for lunch. What we had:

• Mango and Mint Soda
• Prawn Cocktail Salsa with Caviar
• Seafood Soup with Garlic Bread - Crayfish, Mussels, Clams, Fish
• Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Baby Spinach and Honey Baked Ham
• Mango Pudding with Strawberry Rose
• Hazelnut Log Cake with Flower Tea

With Christmas just weeks away, don’t you think it is a wonderful way to celebrate with these highly-prized gourmet Black Pearls? Not a good cook? Don’t worry, these are so easy to make; even your kids can do it! Let’s get going!

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Shiseido 5-Step Hair Treatment + Giveaway Worth $400!

Give your hair some love this Christmas by pampering your tresses with Shiseido Intensive 5-Step Hair Treatment at H4U Salon!

Watch dry, damaged hair problems vanish as Aqua Intensive hair care deeply and fully hydrates every strand, from root to end. Discover Shiseido’s Aqua Mimic Technology infuses the entire length of the hair with intensive moisture and locks it in. Quench your hair’s thirst today and revive those lustrous locks with Shiseido Aqua Intensive Hair Treatment for Damaged Hair.

If you have been putting those hair treatments aside due to the cost, you will be pleased to know that followers of Luxury Haven will now get 30% off all hair services at H4U Salon, conveniently located in the Orchard shopping belt.

That’s not all! We are now giving away 10 FREE Hair Cuts or $40 OFF All Hair Services! H4U Salon has also generously allowed the 10 winners to add on the 30% Reader’s Discount on top of their prize!

Read on to learn more about this Shiseido Intensive 5-Step Hair Treatment, and give your hair a treat this festive holiday!

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Fruity Christmas Mini Cakes Recipe with Edible Toppers

As adorable as they look, these delicious Christmas goodies make great gifts. Using F&N Fruit Tree Fresh Cranberry, Pomegranate and Apple 100% Mixed Juice, coupled with Pandan Leaves instead of food colouring, these cheery red and green desserts will put anyone in the Christmassy mood.

I made these cute yummy treats last year after my friends were calling for more of my Snowskin Mooncakes. So I bought extra White Lotus Paste since it has long expiry date, and kept refrigerated until it was time for me to play with again.

When the festive holiday finally arrived, I tweaked my Snowskin Mooncakes recipe. Off I went to Phoon Huat baking store and bought some nice decorative cake toppings, and out came another interesting product - Fruity Christmas Mini Cakes with Edible Toppers! Are you ready to play in the kitchen?

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Christmas Giveaway: Win FREE Hair Cuts x 10 at H4U Salon!

Beauty Junkies, wouldn’t you like to have a new hairstyle this festive holiday? Thanks to H4U Salon, we are giving out 10 FREE Hair Cuts by their Creative Directors or $40 Off All Hair Services!

That’s not all! Winners will also get another 30% off if they add on other hair services on top of their prizes! Isn’t that such a steal?

Strategically located right in the heart of Orchard Road at The Centrepoint, H4U Salon has some pretty good reviews too. So be sure to check them out!

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How Important is Early Critical Illness Cover?

Did you know that at least 36 people are diagnosed with cancer every day in Singapore? On the other hand, research has shown that while cancer diagnoses have increased over the years, the survival rate has also risen in proportion so much so that on average, the 5 year survival rate is more than 50%.

There is a common saying in Singapore that it is better to die from a critical illness than to be plagued by hefty medical bills. There is no denying that seeking medical treatment in this tiny red dot can a very expensive affair, more often than not causing many to experience cash flow anxiety or even landing in massive debts. However, all hope (and money) is not lost when it comes to having the right insurance plan that helps to alleviate your costs and liabilities.

Most of us are covered for hospitalization insurance such as MediShield Life, Integrated Plans or employee benefits. This provides the first step in “buying back” our health by removing partially or completely the cost of treatment in a hospital. Yet having this base alone may not be sufficient, just like having rice alone may not be able to provide the full nutritional benefits required in a good meal even if it can undoubtedly keep our stomachs full.

This is where critical illness insurance, especially Early Critical Illness insurance can come in to fill the gaps and complete the financial risk management plan if the unpredictability of a critical illness strikes.

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10K Facebook Likes Giveaway Winners at Luxury Haven!

To celebrate the milestone of Luxury Haven crossing the 10K Facebook Likes recently, we hosted a Giveaway that Opens to All Worldwide to win Tiffany, Swarovski, Coach accessories and more! Who will be the winners of the Top 3 Prizes?

Well, if you are not among the 3 + 8 Consolation Prize Winners, don’t fret cause we have another Giveaway coming up for you guys to Win FREE Hair Cuts and more at H4U Salon this Christmas!

Thank you for all your entries at Luxury Haven’s 10K Facebook Likes Giveaway! Here’s announcing the winners:

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How to Get a Smaller Waist and Tummy Without Exercise

There comes a time when you have to be realistic about your body shape. No matter how much time you spent dieting or working out at the gym, you just can’t seem to achieve a flat tummy nor a smaller waistline. Gotta admit it is extremely hard to get a flatter stomach through exercise, let alone our love handles. Some even went to the extent of wearing the old fashioned corsets just to get that slim waistline and belly!

I am so glad to have discovered Zeltiq CoolSculpting, the number 1 fat removal treatment without surgery. With my recent Tummy Fat Freezing at EHA Clinic, I was totally amazed with the new CoolAdvantage applicator which cuts the treatment time by half, which means it only takes 35 minutes for each part of your body. The result I got in just 1 session was remarkable, and I wanted more!

After achieving a flatter tummy in my last treatment, I thought it would be perfect to have a smaller waistline this time. So after discussing with Dr Tam, I spent another 1 hour in his clinic for him to work on my flanks, and look at the result in my 1-month review! Those stubborn fat bulges started to disappear; leaving a more sculpted me with more refined curves. Plus, it is going to get better and better over the next few weeks as the fat cells die and get eliminated from my body.

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