The Bakeware Arsenal: Top Picks for Baking Enthusiasts

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The Bakeware Arsenal: Top Picks for Baking Enthusiasts

Here’s a curated selection of the finest bakeware tools that every baking enthusiast needs in their kitchen. From a versatile soufflé dish to non-stick silicone molds, we have scoured the culinary world to bring you the ultimate arsenal for creating delectable treats.

de Buyer Elastomoule Silicone Molds

Imagine the anticipation building as you meticulously measure and mix the finest ingredients, pouring your heart and soul into a baked masterpiece to-be. Aroma fills the air as your creation bakes to perfection. But as you slide your delicate cakes out of the oven, disaster strikes! They stubbornly cling to the silicon molds, resisting your every gentle coax.

Fear not, the Elastomoule from de Buyer is here to save the day.

The Elastomoule silicone molds by de Buyer are expertly crafted from high-quality silicone foam infused with metal powder. With smooth inner surfaces that are naturally non-stick, they ensure effortless turning out of your baked goods. Say goodbye to excessive greasing or flouring as your cakes, pastries, and delicacies easily release from the mold, preserving their intricate details and shapes.

These moulds are built to withstand extreme temperatures, ranging from -70°C to +300°C. Whether you’re freezing desserts or working with high-temperature recipes, the moulds remains sturdy and dependable.

The Elastomoule excels in conductivity and even heat distribution. This ensures that your baked goods are uniformly cooked, eliminating hot spots and uneven caramelization. The result? Golden crusts and delectable glazes that are bursting with flavour.

With the Elastomoule, your baking possibilities are limitless. Its wide range of moulds covers all your baking endeavours, from cakes to muffins, tartlets to Brioche, and so much more.

Visit our retail stores at Suntec and i12Katong to explore the entire collection.

Marinex Ovenware

(Available in-stores only)

If even heat distribution is at the top of your baking checklist, look no further than Marinex. Made from tempered glass, Marinex ovenware guarantees consistent cooking and perfectly browned results. The non-reactive surface of Marinex ensures that the true flavours of your culinary creations shine through, without interference from acidic or alkaline ingredients.

Let’s not forget about its stunning aesthetics too! Seamlessly transitioning from oven to table, Marinex adds an elegant touch to your dining experience. With its sleek design and transparent glass, you can proudly display your masterpieces while being able to keep a close eye on their progress without disturbing the oven’s ideal environment. Clean-up is easy, thanks to Marinex’s stain-resistant and odour-resistant surfaces. A simple wipe or a quick trip to the dishwasher effortlessly restores its pristine condition.

Built to withstand the demands of everyday baking and cooking, Marinex is a durable and reliable companion. Whether you’re whipping up cakes, crafting casseroles, roasting succulent roasts, or showcasing vibrant vegetables, Marinex stands as a versatile companion that brings out the best in your kitchen creations.

Visit our retail stores at IMM, Suntec and i12Katong to explore the entire collection.

Zyliss Bakeware

As a powerhouse in kitchenware, Zyliss is synonymous with innovation and top-notch quality. Get ready to unleash your baking prowess with their extraordinary range of bakeware that seamlessly blends functionality, durability, and style.

From non-stick cake pans that create flawless cakes to baking sheets that ensure perfectly golden cookies, Zyliss has the tools to bring your baking dreams to life. There’s more, Zyliss also offers a wide range of kitchen essentials like silicone spatulas that effortlessly glide through your batter and whisks that whisk you away to culinary bliss.

Visit our e-store or retail outlets at IMM, Suntec and i12Katong to explore the entire collection.

Cerabon Soufflé Dish

(Available in-stores only)

A soufflé dish is not just a kitchen tool; it’s a gateway to mastering the art of creating delicate and impressive desserts.

The Cerabon soufflé dish ensures optimal airflow and even heat distribution, resulting in flawlessly risen soufflés with a heavenly light and airy texture. A soufflé dish goes beyond its primary purpose. Whether it’s quiches, custards, casseroles or baked desserts, a soufflé dish adapts to your culinary whims. It’s a versatile investment that expands your repertoire.

This product comes in different colours. Visit our stores at IMM, Suntec and i12Katong to explore the stunning range and find the hue that speaks to you.

A ToTTful Christmas Gift Guide

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A ToTTful Christmas Gift Guide!

It’s time to wrap that holiday shopping with Christmas just around the corner. Are you the detailed planner or the ultimate procrastinator? We’ve got your covered with the perfect gift ideas for the people you care about. Continue reading our gift guide to find the holiday gifts you can snag at ToTT store!

STOCKING STUFFERS

SAFICO PURPLE SILICONE ICE BALL MOULD, Ø7.8cm, 2pcs/pkt
NOW $30.00 U.P $41.80 

An essential item for any whisky lover, this spherical ice mould creates round, large ice balls, the perfect size for sitting in the bottom of a double rocks glass. The slow melting sphere will bring out the full flavour and add a splash of class to your next drink. You can also be creative and freeze ice balls with ingredients inside such as fruit pieces or food colouring. Let your imagination go wild!

MICROPLANE PREMIUM RED ZESTER
NOW $29.90 U.P $43.90 

A versatile must-have tool for the kitchen. From hard cheeses, ginger and garlic to chocolate, truffles, nuts and more, this unique grater makes obtaining fine grates an effortless process. A strong stainless steel construction also makes the grater strong and durable, whilst a soft-touch handle ensures you can grate in total comfort

BOSKA OAK CHEESE GRATER, $27.90

Your favourite cook will love getting this particular Stocking Stuffer this holiday! The sleek oak wood handle pairs perfectly with the stainless steel grater. It’s perfect for grating cheese à la minute. Adding freshly grated cheese to your pasta, pizza, or soup has never been easier. Bon appetit!

Gift idea Under $50

BOSKA CERAMIC/CAST IRON CHEESE BAKER
NOW $26.50 U.P $37.90

Attention to all cheese lover! This Boska cheese baker is the perfect size for creating a mini cheese fondue or baking camembert.Simply fill it with your desired cheese and heat in the oven or microwave for an easy, gooey treat. Perfect for serving guests as an accompaniment to a fine glass of wine, this cheese baker can even continue to keep the contents warm by lighting the tea light in the base.

Gift idea Under $100

NORDIC WARE CAST ALUM GINGERBREAD KIDS CAKELET PAN
NOW $55 U.P $68.90 

Be sure to draw admiration of your holiday guests by serving these adorable festive miniature cakes shaped like iconic gingerbread boys and girls. Gingerbread Kids Cakelet Pan from Nordic Ware makes six gingerbread kids and is made of heavy cast aluminium, with a heat-reflective exterior and nonstick surface so each cakelet pops out perfectly. For a festive finish, add a snowfall of confectioners sugar or decorate the cake with frosting, candies, whipped cream or glaze.

 

Recipe: https://www.nordicware.com/recipe/gingerbread-cakelets/

GIFT IDEA UNDER $200

LAVA FOLK CAST IRON OVAL CASSEROLE 25cm, 3.3L, (ALL COLOUR)
NOW $102 U.P $129.40 

This Lava Cast Iron Casserole is made up of three coats of beautiful porcelain enamel that are layered onto premium cast iron and fired twice for maximum beauty, lasting durability and superb cooking performance. The rich color and even heating characteristics makes this oval baker a go-to piece of cookware. Baking potato au gratin, warming left-overs, or cooking a small roast is easy with this oven to table cast iron oval baker. A perfect Christmas gift.

GIFT IDEA UNDER $300

CUISINART PURE INDULGENCE 2-QUART FROZEN YOGURT-SORBET & ICE CREAM MAKER + ACCS, FREEZER BOWL for ICE-30BC
NOW $259.00 U.P $431.90 

Give the gift of homemade ice cream with this compact ice cream maker from Cuisinart! The fully automatic machine makes 2 quarts of your favourite frozen desserts or drinks in as little as 25 minutes. It’s easy – an integrated motor, double-insulated freezer bowl and automatic mixing paddle do all the work. This bundle set includes an extra freezer bowl for those who want to stock their freezer with their favorite creamy confection.

Baking & Cooking Classes – Things to do with the kids this School Holidays

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Baking & Cooking Classes – Things to do with Kids this School Holidays

Baking is one activity that has stood the test of time and seems to span any age, making it a fun activity for parents and children to do together. Allowing your kids to help out in the kitchen gives them a sense of accomplishment, knowing that they had a part of play in whipping up a delicious meal.

We’ve come up with a list of baking & cooking classes that will not only keep your kids entertained this year-end holidays, but also allow them to learn new skills as well. Get your kids to don their aprons, adjust their chef hats, and get ready for a gastronomical adventure together!

ToTT Junior Chef Classes

The ultimate fun-filled Parent-Child Cooking and Baking Class. Under the guidance of our professional ToTT Chef Instructors, kids will learn to cook and bake from scratch!
Our classes include Asian Cuisine such as Japanese Udon, Western Cuisine such as fresh handmade pasta and pizza making and not forgetting Christmas festive classes. 

Suitable for Ages 5-12

ToTT Junior Chef: Pizza & Cupcakes

Master the art of making the famous Italian pizza.

Learn the science behind making the pizza dough and how to knead a perfect bouncy pizza dough base under the guidance of Chef Michele. Have fun topping it with your favourite ingredients and enjoy a delicious homemade pizza, just like if you walked into a Pizzeria in Italy.

No meal is complete without dessert! Learn to bake moist and fluffy red velvet cupcakes and make your own luscious vanilla cream cheese frosting. The sweet marriage of buttermilk and vanilla with a little cocoa brings the taste to another level!

At the end of the class, bring home your creations and share it with your family.

ToTT Junior Chef: Mermaid Buttercream Cake

Dive down to Atlantis with this Mermaid Buttercream Cake! In just under 3 hours, learn how to make vanilla swiss meringue buttercream and work with fondant to sculpt mermaid tails, seashells and other decorative ornaments. Chef Claire will also share the various tips and techniques of layering and frosting. So if you are hosting a tea party, don’t miss out on this class as you will be the next Mary Berry!

ToTT Junior Chef: Gingerbread House

Get a kick-start to holiday fun! Skip the prep and mess at home, and build your own Gingerbread House together with your child this Christmas at ToTT. Start off by learning how to prepare the gingerbread dough and assembling the baked pieces into your personal gingerbread house. Complete it by decorating with your favourite sweets, chocolates and icing – a perfect class for parents and children to celebrate the Christmas spirit!

Christmas Special

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There is nothing more rewarding than spending time together creating a delectable Christmas feast for the entire family. Join us in our festive baking and cooking session this festive season! In our special Christmas themed class, your little Chefs will learn to make wonderful baked goods inspired by Christmas traditions around the world.

Guided by our ToTT Chef-Instructors, you will learn practical skills needed to master making your own Christmas goodies! Look forward to classes such as Gingerbread House, Reindeer Cupcakes, 3-Course Christmas Course, Cookie Decorating and more!

Come and celebrate Christmas together with us at ToTT!

ToTT Junior Chef Activity Kit

Engage your kids through a fun family baking activity with easy step-by-step picture recipes; a great way to bond with your child away from the tele. Each box comes with real baking tools needed for the recipes which you can add to your kitchen collection. Also included is an activity booklet with learning worksheets, puzzles, fun facts, trivia and simple craft ideas related to the recipes.

This also makes a great gift for little chefs in training! Get yours today and join our resident MonsterChef Mimo for a fun and educational baking adventure.

Find out more: https://tottstore.com/junioractivitybox/

10 Baking Hacks to Make Your Life a Breeze

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10 Baking Hacks to Make Your Life a Breeze

Baking can be a delicate affair – especially when half a cup of butter could be the difference between a show-stopping cake and a kitchen disaster. So make your life a breeze with these 10 baking hacks carefully selected by us that’ll make you feel like the best baker in the neighbourhood!

1. Get icing sugar from regular sugar!

Time for the finishing touch of dusting icing sugar over your baked goods – but you only have regular sugar! Don’t worry, you can just use your regular sugar by putting it into a food processor and blending at high speed until they reach the consistency of powdered sugar.

Get the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor for a portable and hassle-free appliance to do just that!

2. Juicy lemons in 10 seconds!

Need to get juices out from your citrus fruits as one of the ingredients? Instead of getting cramps squeezing them with your hands, simply pop them in the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds to get the juices flowing!

3. It just won’t come off!

Trying to add in honey or molasses into your baking mix but it just won’t come off your bowl or spoon? Just coat them with a non-stick cooking spray first! It’ll come right off and the ingredients you measured will be super precise!

4. Cut Perfect Slices of Brownies!

Always making a crumbly mess when cutting brownies? Run your knife under hot water for several seconds, dry it, and watch how cleanly your knife cuts through them! Pop them into your fridge to keep them fresh and re-heat your brownies when needed and you’ll be getting perfect slices of all your baked goods in no-time!

5. Make Instant Buttermilk!

If you want to make soft and fluffy pancakes, you’ve got to use buttermilk! Not many of us keep buttermilk readily available in our fridge, but here’s a hack to make instant buttermilk from just regular milk and lemon juice! Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (or vinegar) in a 1-cup measuring cup and fill the rest with milk. After letting it sit for 5 minutes, you’ve just got a fresh batch of buttermilk!

6. Have the hazelnuts peel itself for you!

It can be a nightmare getting the flaky skins off hazelnuts – especially when you are making some delicious homemade Nutella cream!

To make it a cinch, roast the hazelnuts in an oven until hot then place them in a damp kitchen towel and gently rub. The combination of heat and moisture will let the hazelnut peel itself for you!

7. Control the temperature of your eggs!

You are baking happily when the recipe suddenly calls for room temperature eggs – oops, guess who forgot to take out the eggs an hour beforehand? Fret not! You can regulate the temperature of your eggs back to room temperature by immersing them in a bowl of hot (but not boiling) water for 5 to 10 minutes!

8. Ripen Bananas Quickly!

Here’s a time-accelerating trick for those who want ripe bananas without the hassle of waiting for them to ripe naturally!

 Place them on a baking sheet and bake them at 300°F for about 40 minutes – you’ll get perfectly ripe bananas for you to use in your delicious banana bread and cakes!

We recommend this Jamie Oliver Non-Stick Baking Sheet that is both sturdy and reliable!

9. Get perfectly flaky biscuits and crusts!

The key secret in getting those perfectly flaky biscuits and pie crusts is making sure pieces of butter are evenly distributed inside your dough. The best way to do this is to use a cheese grater and grate the butter into the dough for easy stirring!

The Boska Stainless Steel Trio Formaggio Cheese Grater is perfect for the job!

10. IG-Worthy Cakes with a Floss!

Ever wondered how pastry chefs achieve getting those perfectly sliced cakes in their photos? It’s simple! Get unscented dental floss from any local convenience store! A taut dental floss slides through soft and doughy items with much better precision than any standard kitchen knife!

5 Recipes for the Perfect Brunch.

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5 Recipes for the Perfect Brunch

The holidays are just around the corner and it’s the perfect excuse for everybody’s favourite meal; that one meal that combines a hearty breakfast and a wholesome lunch – BRUNCH.

While showing up at one is easy, hosting one on the other hand, really takes some grit and courage (Ugh, those fussy poached eggs!).

Fret not, with this 5 easy-to-make recipes from us, hosting brunch will seem like a breeze! 😉

1. Vanilla Waffles 

For our entrée, let’s start with some fluffy home-made Vanilla Waffles!  Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, topped with vanilla ice-cream and sweet maple syrup. The perfect way to kick-start any brunch.

Looking to maximise kitchen space while rolling out perfectly shaped waffles? Try the Cuisinart Vertical Waffle Maker; no mess, fuss-free and easy to clean!

Recommended Cookware: Cuisinart Vertical Waffle Maker

2. Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Avocados 

Next up, delicious smoked salmon topped with perfect poached eggs served with some mashed avocado goodness. There’s nothing like a dish that is both Insta-worthy and delicious for brunch, and this easy-to-follow recipe does just that! Be prepared though, your friends will start hounding you to teach them how to make this!

Psst, sometimes we cheat by using the Nordic Ware Egg Poacher Pan which makes poaching eggs ridiculously easy.

Recommended Cookware: Nordic Ware Egg Poacher & Omelette Folding Pan

3. Ham and Cheese Quiche

Say Cheese with Quiche! Sink your teeth into this decadent savoury pie that is loaded with generous slices of ham.  Show off with this classic savoury pastry that originated from Germany and you’ll be turning your brunch to the next level.

Not a fan of ham or prefer something lighter? Swap them with baby spinach, cherry tomatoes or even smoked salmon! You really can’t go wrong with this, especially not when we’ve recommended you the perfect cheese grater below!

Recommended Tool: Boska Stainless Steel Trio Formaggio XL Cheese Grater

4. Croissant 

Bonjour! Our next addition to the perfect brunch will be this classic French staple. Nobody can resist buttery croissants that are fresh from the oven, and this simple recipe teaches you exactly how to do it!

Knead your dough in style with our Jamie Oliver Rolling Pin, made from solid acacia wood with contoured handles that provides superior grip.

Recommended Bakeware:

Jamie Oliver Acacia Rolling Pin

Silpat Silicone Non-Stick Pastry Mat

5. Matcha Souffle 

Soufflé and brunch are a Matcha made in heaven! This stunning recipe highlights the different layers of aroma in Japanese green tea leaves. Truly a dessert to behold!

Serve them in our Lava Soufflé Pots and you’ll have yourself a winner at any brunch table!

Recommended Bakeware:  Lava Cast Iron Round Soufflé Pot

That’s not all! For the month of November, we have a ton of cooking & baking classes just for you, exclusively at ToTT Store!

From Dim Sum Classics by Chef Michele to Love for Macarons by Chef Lin Weixian, roll up your sleeves and get ready to wow your friends and family!

Full class listing available here.

 

ToTT 8th Anniversary Special – 5 interesting things to do this October!

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5 interesting things to do this October!

ToTT Store celebrates its 8th birthday this October with a line-up of fun-filled activities just for you!

1. ToTT Atrium Sale

For the first time ever, ToTT Store will be having its first atrium sale at Century Square Shopping Mall from 5 to 11 October 2018, 10 am – 10 pm daily. Come down and shop your favourite kitchenware brands WMF, Tefal, Scanpan, KitchenAid and SodaStream! Exclusive deals definitely not to be missed!

Click here to find out more!

2. Meet Your Favourite Kitchenware Brands

ToTT @ Century Square will be converting its 1,100sqft cooking studio into an exclusive pop up market where you can shop and learn more about your favourite kitchenware brands on 12 October 2018, 6 – 9 pm. Shoppers can expect live product demonstrations and exclusive deals during this event too!  What’s more, this event is complimentary! So come on down with your family for a fun night out.

3. Food From The Heart Classes

For the third year running, ToTT is once again bringing back its popular charity baking classes in collaboration with Food from the Heart. Participants can sign-up for a variety of baking classes every Sunday in the month of October, where they will be taught how to bake delectable Rustic Pot Pies, melt-in-the-mouth Egg Tarts or even Quiche Lorraine from scratch!

Half of everything baked will be donated to Food from the Heart, a non-profit voluntary food distribution programme that channels surplus food to those in need.

For a token registration fee of $38, each participant will receive a ToTT cookbook and learn how to bake these delicious treats!  Interested participants can sign up here!

4. Anniversary 1-For-1 Classes

For the entire month of October, cooking enthusiasts will be able to bring a friend and enjoy 1-For-1 classes including Thai Street Food by Chef Shih Er, Tasty Italian Dishes by Chef Michele Ow and Luscious Strawberry Shortcake by Chef Philia.

That’s right! Spend quality time with your friend and learn these delicious recipes at just $88 for the both of you. Interested? Click here to sign up now!

5. Spin The Wheel

Spin the wheel at ToTT @ Suntec and stand a chance to win amazing prizes! Don’t miss the chance to win incredible prizes from Jamie Oliver Oven Gloves (worth $30.90) to our grand prize of a Grant Uno Sous Vide Controller worth $281.90!

Simply shop at ToTT @ Suntec from 27 September to 28 October with a minimum of $100 in a single receipt to participate!

That’s not all! Enjoy amazing deals and discounts throughout our entire anniversary month, including lucky draw prizes worth over $1,200!

Click here to find out more!

 

Bake with Your Kids – 6 Baking Recipes Under 30mins!

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6 Baking Recipes Under 30mins!

School holidays are just around the corner! What better way to spend time with the kids than to have a fun baking session together? We’ve selected 6 hassle-free and easy recipes that takes less than 30mins for you to share with your children!

1. Rocky Road Peanut Clusters

These addictive morsels of Rocky Road Peanut Clusters only require FIVE ingredients and are made in the microwave! A delicious sweet treat for everyone to enjoy! Be warned, once you start, you can’t stop!

Recommended Bakeware: Jamie Oliver Non-Stick Baking Tray

2. Dutch Baby Pancakes

Forget regular pancakes! This super fluffy, super moist Dutch Baby Pancakes are perfect for those lazy Sunday mornings when you want to do something extra special for breakfast! Not a fan of blueberries? Go with strawberries or even cobbled peaches as toppings!

Recommended Bakeware: Magisso Ballon Whisk

3. Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread

Here’s how to make gooey, cheesy, garlicky pull-apart bread, one step at a time! Addictively buttery and cheesy with each piece bursting with fresh herb and garlic flavours!

Recommended Bakeware: Mye Wooden Round Pizza Board With Handle

4. Banana & Raisin Cinnamon Muffins

Get wowed by this simple recipe that will fill your kitchen with the aroma of cinnamon and baked bananas. In just 3 simple steps, and less than 30 mins get ready to bond and bake these tasty treats with your children! Perfect for tea parties!

An easy to make recipe that combines delicious creamed banana batter with a healthy and flavourful cinnamon mix.

Recommended Bakeware: Jamie Oliver Non-Stick Muffin Tin

5. Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Feeling peckish and looking for a kid activity this school holiday? Grab your mixing bowls, spatula and get ready to bake these Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies. A perfect teatime snack for the children as they wash it down with a glass of cold milk!

Recommended Bakeware:  Jamie Oliver Balloon Whisk with Acacia Wood Handle

6. Classic Waffles

A popular snack worldwide, waffles can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here’s our version of classic waffles – fluffy, moist and tasty. Serve it with your favourite ice-cream, topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream or icing sugar!

Recommended Appliance: Cuisinart Vertical Waffle Maker

That’s not all! For the month of September, we have a ton of Junior Chef Classes just for you and your child! From Handmade Pasta & Molten Lava Cake by Chef Michele to Ice Cream Cone Cake by Chef Phillia, roll up your sleeves and get ready for the time of your life with your kid!

Full ToTT Junior Chef Class listing available here.