Three birds in one
I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve always wanted to eat a turducken. The idea of a chicken stuffed into a duck stuffed into a turkey just sounds too amusing not to one day try. The idea of making one though looks a little daunting. From what I’ve read, it’s a pretty involved process and one that’s a too time-consuming and messy for me to try this holiday season. If, however, you have a few days to spare and want to give this rather unique dish a whack, you can try out Chef Paul Prudhomme’s recipe. Click here to check it out. Fortunately for lazy old me, I’ve just discovered a supplier right here in Singapore. Melvyn Tan, an ex-Michelangelo’s chef, now runs a small private dining and catering business simply called 289. This year, Melvyn is making and selling turduckens. Each one comes with gravy and a cranberry dipping sauce and runs around S$200 (5.5 kg – 6.5 kg). Each of these triple-fowled feasts can feed 10 to 12 persons. One of these, I’m thinking, would make a rather interesting centerpiece for anyone’s Christmas dinner. In addition to turduckens, Melvyn also offers full holiday menus that can be “taken away” or served in his private dining space. Contact Melvyn Tan at melandaddie@gmail.com.
OCBC Holiday dining
While you are planning all your meals this holiday season, if you are an OCBC credit cardmember, be sure to keep in mind all the various dining promotions available to you. Click here for a full list.
Some of the more interesting ones to consider include the following:
The Regent Singapore, Something To Go, Tel 6720 8000
15% off Festive Takeout with a minimum spend of S$50. Offer is valid from 1 Dec 2006 to 2 Jan 2007. Discount will not be extended for any purchases that are to be collected on 24, 25, 31 Dec 2006 and 1 Jan 2007. To order, pls call 6720 8000 at least 3 days in advance and quote “OCBC Festive Redemption Programme”.
The Oriental, Singapore, MELT – The World Café, Level 4, The Oriental Singapore, Tel 6885 3080
15% off Christmas Goodies. Offer is valid from 1 to 26 Dec 2006. Please order 3 days in advance.
Wasabi Bistro, 4/F The Oriental Singpaore, Marina Square, Tel 6885 3091
10% off Weekend Champagne Brunch. Offer is valid till 31 Oct 2007.
Jaan, 70/F Equinox Complex, Swissotel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Rd Tel: 6837 3322
Platinum & Titanium Exclusive: 15% off food bill on a la carte menu for lunch from Mon to Thu. Offer is valid till 31 Dec 2006.
About Aun Koh
Aun has always loved food and travel, passions passed down to him from his parents. This foundation, plus a background in media, pushed him to start Chubby Hubby in 2005. He loves that this site allows him to write about the things he adores--food, style, travel, his wife and his three kids!
