Sweet treats

The Fullerton Hotel is offering unbeatable discounts this holiday season - stand a chance to win dining vouchers and discounts of up to 50 percent at its major retails stores, including Ashley Isham, Mouawad, Raffles Jeweller and VOI Jewellery. 1 Fullerton Square. Tel: 6733 8388, www.fullertonhotel.com
          1 Caramel conjures up Christmas magic with its customised Christmas cookies and cupcakes priced from $4 to $8 per piece and log cakes from $45 make an ideal festive gift idea. Order four to five days in advance. The Luxe, 6 Handy Road #01-01A. Tel: 6338 3282, www.1-caramel.com
St. Regis hampers are packed in willow baskets and include a St. Regis apron, panettone, Christmas pudding, assorted macaroons and chocolates, Gianduia cream, chocolate bonbons with truffle and homemade stollen. Simply divine! 29 Tanglin Road. Tel: 6506 6888, www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis
          Prestat has taken the wraps off Choxi+ - a milk or dark chocolate super-rich in anti-oxidants. Just in time for you to pop a mini bar in someone's Christmas stocking. One of the few Christmas treats which is truly a positive indulgence! Available at Prestat counters or online. Tel: 6238 2558, www.prestat.com.sg
          A great choice for corporate or social gifts, Do Me A Favour has a delicious range of personalised favors including Gingerbread Xmas Trees and Snowmen, festive mini cocktail mixers, fortune cookies and Merry Men cookies. Gifts range from $3.40 to $12 each and include cute customised messages on stickers or tags. www.domeafavour.com.sg
 Coming down the chimney in pretty packages this Christmas at The Hilton Singapore are luscious take-home treats such as the gold and ivory hued "Snowflake Spirit" Christmas log cake - $48 for 500 grams and $85 for one kilo. Other gourmet goodies include homemade foie gras with champagne and apple or acacia honey glazed porkloin. 581 Orchard Road. Tel: 6730 3332, www1.hilton.com
          From candy cane mugs, mini Santa bears and penguin plush toys to Christmas motif to-go tumblers and cold cup ornaments, Starbucks is a convenient destination for useful gifts this Christmas. www.starbucks.com.sg
          Singapore Marriott has an exclusive collection of hampers and gift sets for the festive season - ideal for colleagues and friends. 320 Orchard Road. Tel: 6735 5800, www.singaporemarriott.com
Christmas festivities and fabulous goodies are abundant at Orchard Hotel. Be spoilt for choice with a wide range of takeaway cakes, cookies, puddings and premium roasted meats. 442 Orchard Road. Tel: 6734 7766, www.orchardhotel.com.sg 
          Whether you're looking for a gift for a friend, family member or a respected colleague, Laurent Bernard Chocolatier has sweet treats covered. Choose from a luxurious selection of chocolate creations including snowflake chocolates, plus­ delicious jams and fragrant orangette. Browse online or visit stores to view a wider selection. www.nibschocolate.net PORTSDOWN 5B Portsdown Road, #01-02, Tel: 6475 4182. RIVER VALLEY 80 Mohammed Sultan Road, #01-11 Robertson Quay, Tel: 6235 9007.

Posted Dec 2009