[ADVERTORIAL] BATTLE OF THE KFC WINGS: Team Japan VS Team Korea

Are you READY for a Finger Lickin' Challenge?

Who will be the ULTIMATE WINNER?

You be the judge.

Kentucky Fried Chicken Management Pte Ltd (KFC), a household name to all of us Singaporeans, is well-known of their hot, crispy, fried chicken. It is a quick service restaurant which appeals to most families at affordable prices, offering dine-in, takeaway and even home delivery services!

Now, laziness is not an excuse to say you can't get your chicken fix!

Singapore's very first KFC restaurant opened up in 1977(wow that's like 38 years!),

& till date, there are 87 KFC outlets all over in Singapore.

Psst..talk about our love for chicken,

Did you know that there are 19,400 KFC restaurants in more than 120 countries and states worldwide?!

Serving up to 8 million customers each day,

wow we sure do love chicken.

Besides their fried chicken selections, KFC offered up a breakfast menu in November 2007,

with KFC a.m. now offered in 68 outlets.

Talk about Blueberry Pancakes, 

Waffles, 

a.m. Porridge, 

Twisters, 

a.m. Burger...

Don't know what to get for breakfast?

KFC Breakfast could be an option for you!

Talking about that food makes me hungry...when it's 12 midnight.

*KFC is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands Inc., Louisville, Ky.

Over the years, the Japanese and Korean culture have played a huge part of our lives in Singapore.
In shopping malls, we see a stretch of Japanese/Korean restaurants.
Singapore is all about that Food Paradise from everywhere.

Being well-known for their Fried Chicken, KFC launches 2 brand new Chicken selections just for YOU!

Freshly breaded in-store, fried to a crispy texture yet juicy & tender on the inside:
coated with 2 different flavours.
The 2 Sauced Wings include:

Team JAPAN - Tangy yet Savoury Japanese Sauce

When the wings were served, I couldn't wait to get my teeth sinked into those crispy fried wings.
It was generously coated with the Umadare sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds on top of it.

Crispy, crunchy on the outside, the wings were juicy and tender on the inside.
You know how some fried chicken gets dry and hard on the inside when it's fried?
I was so glad that the wings were easy to chew and juicy.
The sauce complimented well with the chicken meat, and it definitely did not leave me feeling queasy.
There was a slight sweet aftertaste and chewing on the crispy bits of the chicken skin made it even more heavenly for me.
One word from me: OISHII!

Team KOREA - Korean-inspired Sweet and Spicy

Even though the Umadare Wings kind of got me blown away, this was even better.

I am a spicy food lover, so this definitely caught my eye when it's sweet and spicy!

The best of both worlds for me YAYYYY.

So I took a bite.

Closed me eyes.

Smiled.

I loved it.

I love those thick chunks of fried chicken skin coated with the Korean sauce, it's just so crunchy that I want more!

*Psst..I got the sauce all over my mouth while eating it... Opps.*

The meat was soft, which makes both the textures compliment well with each other.

As much as I love spicy food, the wings were not as spicy for me.

So readers, you gotta try this and see if you could handle their spiciness!

After finishing the wings...

I decided.

I'm on Team Korea!

#kfcmashisoyo!

So, which is the king of wings to you?
You try it, you decide.

BATTLE OF THE WINGS IS HERE, FOR REAL.

At $4.90 per set, you get 4 pieces of Umadare/Yang Yeum Wings.

It's gonna be worth your money & tastebuds(it definitely did for me!)

 If it's not filling enough, fret not!
Asians being Asians, most of us have rice in our proper meals.
So, why not get some rice!

Besides just chicken rice, you get a side salad and the new 7UP Lemon Mint drink!

For just an additional $2, these bento boxes can be bought at $6.90!

Proper meals at KFC?

Affordable prices?

No problem at all!

Are you salivating right now in front of your computer, tablet or smartphone?
Then get yours now at the nearest KFC outlet!

These wings are up for grabs at all KFC outlets
except KFC Sentosa and Singapore Zoo.
For more information, you can visit their website at www.kfc.com.sg too!

So, who's the king of wings in your heart?

Here is what you can do!

Snap a photo or video of yourself on Instagram:

Hashtag #kfcoishii if you love the Umadare Wings

OR

Hashtag #kfcmashisoyo if you love the Yang Yeum Wings!

Pick your side now!

Thanks to NuffNangSG and KFC Management Pte Ltd. for this opportunity!

Thanks & goodbye,

cynnie.

Beautiful morning.

Morning treats with Nuffnang x Criollo Cocoa Cafe

Being a morning person, I can never do without my breakfast.

Breakfast? Yes, please!

I was absolutely elated to join a group of Nuffnangers over a good cup of latte, brunch and sharing our blogging interests.

My twin, Sharlene, accompanied me to this morning event and we made our way to 

Orchard Gateway.

Where's brunch at?

Criollo Cocoa Cafe!

Beautifully located near the "tube" of Orchard Gateway & overlooking the bustling roads of Somerset,

it was absolutely a pleasant sight to go along while enjoying my breakkie.

Minimalistic cafe interiors,

chalkboard menus,

& sauce dispensing area.

(Psst...In love with the Heinz Tomato Dispenser as it definitely enhanced the American cafe feels!)

Cake display cases, checked.

Sharlene and my eyes were glued to the cakes the moment we arrived at the cafe.

Middle Eastern X French Fusion Baked Egg Dish

Oops, my apologies that I did not get the name of this dish.

However, this baked egg dish was something that I have never tried before.

I love runny, poached or scrambled eggs.

Baked eggs? Hmm, I wonder.

This did not appear fanciful, but what beneath it was the goodness.

Made up of 

Tomatoes, 

Peppers, 

Paprika(my favorite spice!), 

Onions 

and of course Eggs,

It was like pizza toppings thrown into a bowl without the pizza dough.

This dish was a fusion of Middle Eastern and Europe, with the baked eggs concept and the spices mainly used in this dish.

Look at all that ingredients!

Honestly speaking, I was quite disappointed upon seeing that fully cooked egg..

But it turns out to be runny with the yolks oozing out onto the tomato base.

Yumzin my tummy!

 Served alongside with slices of garlic baguette, I love dipping crispy stuff into dips,

like how you would dip your fries into curry sauce.

Saying this makes me crave for some fries now.

 Portobello Mushroom Burger

I never had burgers in cafes in my entire life before.

Because the burgers are usually made with juicy, tender beef patties & I'm here like,

no beef please.

It does definitely looks delicious though.

Until fairy godmother heard the voices of people who doesn't eat beef,

patties became Portobello mushrooms which are

as HUGE as the size of a beef patty

& has a similar color to it.

You never guessed that would be a mushroom right?

Pedo smile*

& talking about fries,

I had fries!

 Perhaps I have had too much of truffle fries or cheese fries, these fries felt a tad bit salty for my tastebuds.

Otherwise, the crispiness of the fries was on point.

Just look at that melted cheese resting on that fat mushroom.

Not the best cross-section of the burger, but the taste otherwise definitely did not fail!

The mushroom tasted fresh, juicy and easy to sink your teeth into.

Now you won't appear unglamorous having your burger in front of your date with all that ingredients falling all over the place.

Just imagine that beef/mushroom flying to your date's face.

Oops.

The burger buns were nicely grilled with butter too, making it slightly crispier at the top and soft on the inside.

The other bloggers and I couldn't stop raving about the buns!

& that's my beautiful twin, one of my best companion till date as well.

Alright, goodness gracious.

Compared to my gracious looking twin, I am totally the opposite.

Let's say unglamorous.

Pasta with a Singapore Twist, Seafood Laksa Linguine

Generous serving of fresh prawns and mussels, this laksa pasta really caught our eye when it was served on our dining tables.

Imagine your usual soupy laksa, now served in a drier version with Italian pasta and seafood.

Not the usual clams, white vermicelli, bean sprouts, fish cakes and tau pok.

Want to bring your grandparents or parents on a cafe date?

Criollo Cocoa Cafe might have something in store for them with this!

The pasta was well-cooked, simply well-coated with the laksa base.

The prawns were fresh, as reviewed by my twin just because I can't have prawns(sigh).

Reviewed by some of the other bloggers, this pasta was a tad bit spicy for them.

Non-spicy lovers do watch out!

Spicy food lovers, go ahead because I loved the spiciness.

Chocolate overloaded waffles

Not gonna express my love for chocolate again, so this is definitely something I loved!

Waffles always deserve top shots.

Chocolate waffles, topped with chocolate ice cream, strawberries & macarons.

Sweet treats for our savoury & spicy meals!

Waffles was crisp and fluffy,

Ice cream melted a bit fast for us because we took too long to take our shots,

Macarons...we couldn't tell the flavour because our tastebuds have been on a roller coaster ride.

 Before getting into a food coma, we had a glimpse of how latte art was made!

For your single & double shots of caffeine.

 

I love watching the part when warm milk dispenses out from the machines.

Simply makes me excited.

Heart shape maybe?

Definitely not the usual latte art seen!

In love with this latte art drawn by the barista.

A reflection of 2 lovers.

How beautiful.

Every bonding brings along new friends!

Was so pleased to have met Andy & Sheryl (@hannistellar) sharing our experiences in the blogging industry.

A big thanks to Nuffnang for holding this event

& Criollo Cocoa Cafe for hosting us with their specialties and place!

Besides reading about it...why not try it out yourself?

Look for Criollo Cocoa Cafe at:

Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Road #02-01

Singapore 238858

Attention to all thepurpledaisies readers!

Criollo Cocoa Cafe is currently offering SG50 promotions for you guys!

Simply quote "NuffnangXCriollo" to enjoy 20% discount off your total bill.

What's better than good food, good company and a perfect morning?

Have a good cup of coffee & enjoy your weekends guys!

SG50 is just 2 weeks away, time to share some love!

goodbye,

cynnie.