November 25, 2020

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The outlet will now offer the 10 dishes previously exclusive at NEX outlet

YUN NANS Westgate is celebrating its first anniversary, and to commemorate this special occasion, it is holding a not-to-be-missed promotion — enjoy 50% off* total dine-in food bill on 24 and 25 November 2020, Tuesday and Wednesday! In addition, the Westgate outlet will now offer the 10 exclusive dishes that NEX outlet first launched in September. This is the perfect time to enjoy the new dishes at a great discount!

The ten dishes are as follows:

The Crispy Duck with Dried Chillies 香酥鸭 (S$15.90) is made using fresh duck, which is deboned by hand in the kitchen. This ensures that the flesh remains tender and is convenient to eat. The meat is cut into strips, then deep-fried until crispy before it is stir-fried with chillies from Yunnan’s Qiubei county and crispy broad beans. Broad beans are a speciality produce from Yunnan. This dish is fragrant, spicy and extremely appetising, and marks the first time YUNNANS is offering a duck mainstay.

The Poached Seabass in Spicy Pickled Vegetable Broth 老坛酸菜鱼(S$28.90) showcases Yunnan’s mustard greens. A duo of pickled vegetables is used to achieve a winning combination of flavours. The pickled vegetables are fried with pickled chillies and freshly ground fresh chillies for a piquant soup base, then cooked with ingredients such as seabass, sweet potato flour sticks and tofu. This is a very moreish dish that goes well with rice.

Beancurd skin is a speciality of Yunnan, and there it is made with Shiping County’s well water without any additives. Enjoy the beancurd skin in its most natural state with the Stir Fried Dragon Chives with Yunnan Beancurd Skin 云南豆皮炒青龙菜 (S$12.90). The delicateness of the beancurd sheet is enlivened by the natural sweetness of the dragon chives. Next is the Charcoal Grilled Wheat Pumpkin 烤云南小麦瓜 ($7.90) – wheat pumpkin is endemic to Yunnan, and it has a texture that is a cross between pumpkin’s and gourd’s. The wheat pumpkin is specially air-flown to Singapore. Grilling brings out its natural sweetness, and the fruit is served with a sprinkling of special Yunnan spice mix.

Its fragrance wafting through the air when served, the Stir Fried Yunnan Rice Noodles with Assorted Seafood 海鲜虾汤炒米线 (S$12.90) is made with YUN NANS’ signature prawn broth. Yunnan’s famous rice noodles are stir-fried with an assortment of fresh seafood such as squid and prawns. This dish is full of umami flavour. Nourishing and delicious, the Steam Pot Chicken Soup with Yunnan Red Mushrooms (Single Portion)大红菌汽锅鸡 (S$13.90) is brewed using a unique technique that does not require any drop of water. The black feet chicken, along with wild red mushrooms from Yunnan, are pressure-steamed for three hours. Clear with no hint of greasiness, the soup has a slightly red hue, and boasts the added fragrance of mushrooms.

Pork lovers will certainly enjoy the next two dishes. A popular appetiser, the Deep Fried Pork Fillet with Homemade Spicy Dip 香炸小酥肉 (S$9.90) features marinated pork that is deep-fried till golden and crunchy. Each piece of meat pairs impeccably with a green dip that is widely enjoyed in Yunnan, which has a sour-spicy note. Another lip-smacking dish is the Stir Fried Pork Collar with Scallions 三葱猪颈肉 (S$16.90). Shallots, spring onions and leeks are flash fried under high heat to bring out their fragrance, before they are stir-fried with pork collar. All it needs is an accompaniment of hot, fluffy rice.

High in nutritional value and rich in collagen, the Sautéed Asparagus with Golden Fungus and Mushroom 金耳花菇炒芦笋 (S$14.90) pleases with the crunchiness of asparagus and silky chewiness of the mushrooms. Golden fungus is a wild fungus that is found in Yunnan highlands. This dish is good for complexion and helps to strengthen immunity.

Cap off the session with the Brown Sugar Jelly Served with Rose Puree 玫瑰红糖冰粉 (S$6.90). This local street snack in Yunnan is a must-have every summer. The jelly is made in-house, and paired with YUN NANS’s house-made rose petal puree and hand-fried brown sugar. The hand-fried brown sugar comes from Yunnan and is fried together with local gula melaka to give it a full-bodied caramelised flavour, then boiled down to make the brown sugar syrup that coats the jelly.

About YUN NANS

YUN NANS 云海肴 is the first overseas outpost of Yun Hai Yao, the largest casual Yunnan restaurant chain hailing from China. First established in Beijing in 2009, Yun Hai Yao now has over 200 outlets in China, specialising in Yunnan ethnic highland cuisines. The restaurant uses fresh ingredients procured from the highlands of the Yunnan Province, offering specialities such as Steamed Pot Chicken Soup, Braised Wild Porcini Mushrooms and many more. At the Singapore outlet, there are exclusive dishes to savour as well.

Venue: Jewel Changi Airport, #02-217 Singapore 819666
Contact number: +65 6908 3677
Opening hours: Monday to Friday (11:30am – 10:00pm), Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays (11:00am – 10:00pm)
Seating Capacity: 78 pax (inclusive of 1 private room for 10 pax)

Venue: 3 Gateway Drive #03-07 Westgate Singapore 608532
Contact number: +65 6970 9891
Opening hours: Monday to Friday (11:30am – 10:00pm), Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays (11:00am – 10:00pm)
Seating Capacity: 87 pax (inclusive of 1 private room for 10 pax)

Venue: 23 Serangoon Central #B1-15 NEX Singapore 556083
Contact number: +65 6970 7883
Opening hours: 11:30am – 10pm daily
Seating Capacity: 100 pax

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As parents, we have often dismissed the problems our kids are facing on a routine basis. We tend to compare our problems, whether it be financial or otherwise with theirs. Teenage breakups, exam stresses, and so on, somehow do not warrant the same attention and focus as adult problems do.

However, nothing can be further from the truth. Leading psychologists point out that parents should never consider or compare their problems to their children’s’. This is because not only is the context different, but also the experience.

In this article, we speak to a depression therapist from In Focus, a leading firm specializing in teenage depression. We ask them some reasons for the same and how we can help someone who is going through it.

Depression in Young Adults: Does it need attention?

Yes, it does! In the past decade or so, the lives of teens have gotten that much complicated. Whether it is the advent of social media or the stresses in educational curriculums, everything seems to be much amplified than it was a few decades back.

However, what has changed is that the severity of the issue is now forcing young adults to look for remedies themselves. These remedies are not positive in any sense of the way. From engaging in actions like social media stalking to falling on intoxicants and other drugs, young adults, who are suffering from mental health issues need attention.

The entire digital and information ecosystem is such that issues of mental health are often judged upon. Sometimes, the judgment can start from the supposed safe confines of the home itself. Statements like ‘man-up’, ‘it will pass’, and ‘stop acting like a girl’, do a lot more harm than they do good. Depression in teenagers exists!

Why Young Adults are more Hesitant to open up about Mental Health Issues?

If you compare your maturity now to the same when you were fifteen, you will see how far you have come. For the benefit of everyone, let us list down some reasons why young adults are hesitant when it comes to discussing mental health issues-

1. Equating Depression with Weakness-

Nobody wants to come across as weak. This is as true of adults as it is for teenagers. The entire discourse on mental health has been created in such a manner that feeling hopeless, not getting sleep, and being anxious is read as being weak. This leads a majority of young adults to hide their feelings in a cooped-up fashion over a long period of time.

1. Fear of being Judged by Outsiders-

What happens when someone comes to know you are suffering from mental health issues? In teenage circles, you are ridiculed and isolated. No one wants to hang around you as they feel you are not cool enough. This is another reason why teenagers, who are strongly driven by peer pressure do not open up to mental health conversations.

1. Lack of Resources for Addressing Depression concerns-

Therapy and counseling sessions do not come cheap. In other words, pocket money cannot pay off for the same. Even if teenagers realize that they have a problem, it is very difficult for them to address it on their own. They need money, access to the right therapists, doing research, changing habits, and so on. Without maturity or money, the task becomes literally impossible.

The Final Word

As a parent, we need to remember how we would get depressed and anxious about incidents in our teenage years. Teenage and young adults face mental health issues in the same way as adults do. Their reasons for the same might be different, but everything else remains the same.

What might appear trivial for a parent, might be the one thing, a teenager’s life revolves around. While it is good that we let our kids learn from experiences and mature, sometimes, they too need a helping hand.

Mental health issues like depression or anxiety are not something, which should be taken lightly. It is important that parents initiate conversations and healthy non-judgmental discussions on such issues. This will make the children open up about the same, leading both parents and teenagers to successfully address them.

 

 

 

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We know how 2020 has been a challenging year for many of us. You’ve done well so pat yourself on the back. Why not take this year-end gifting period as a chance to reward yourself and your loved ones?

Nespresso is sweetening up our upcoming holidays with exclusive offers on coffee machines and accessories. The Nespresso Festive Sale is the perfect time to pick up a coffee machine to savour high-quality cafe-style beverages from the comfort of your home. Also, you get to save more time and money in the long run than getting that daily takeout from cafes. A cup of coffee from cafes will usually cost you about $7.50 on average, but you can enjoy café-style coffee at home with Nespresso from only $0.70 per cup!

Whether you’re looking for black coffee espresso machines or one to enjoy coffee & milk recipes with, Nespresso has a range of options for you. Gifting is easier on the pocket with this ongoing promotion.

Nespresso Original Line

With so many different coffee machines Nespresso offers, we understand how difficult it can be to decide which one to purchase. To make it simple for you, we will start by introducing to you the Nespresso Original Line machines to bring you the classic Espresso experience, be it for a range of Espresso and Lungo-based (40ml – 110ml) coffee or milk recipes.

Essenza Plus

For black coffee lovers, we recommend the Nespresso Essenza Plus in limousine black or cherry red.

Usual Price: $288
Promotional Price: $259.20 (10% off)

The Nespresso Essenza Plus is an excellent addition to any home cafe. Enjoy four different beverages, from an espresso (40ml), a lungo (110ml), an americano (150ml), to americano XL (200ml) for long cup lovers. It even has a hot water function. Coupled with its smart reordering system at the touch of a button, you will never suffer a day without caffeine.

If the Nespresso Essenza Plus isn’t quite your cup of coffee, that’s fine. Enjoy 10% off other coffee machines including the Inissia, Pixie, and Citiz with an additional $30 off when you purchase 50 coffee capsules.

Creatista Plus

Coffee & milk lovers will find the Nespresso Creatista Plus coffee machine a great companion.

Usual Price: $748
Promotional Price: $635.80 (15% off)

Creatista Plus enables you to create latte art coffees like Flat White or Latte Macchiato at home using the automatic steam pipe. Easily create textured milk set to your preferred temperature for your adventurous latte art creations. Furthermore, it also has a timeless stainless steel finish that fits any home kitchen. Use the intuitive user interface to guide you on aspects regarding coffee preparation, adjusting different temperature and milk froth settings.

Apart from the Creatista Plus, single touch coffee and milk machines like the Nespresso Lattissima range, and coffee and milk frother bundles like the Inissia & Aerocinno3 Milk Frother Bundle, or Essenza Plus & Aeroccino3 Milk Frother Bundle are all going at 15% off! Take an additional $30 off your total bill when you bag home 50 coffee capsules.

Nespresso Vertuo Line

Nespresso has also recently launched its new Vertuo line, which features an innovative Centrifusion brewing technology and 27 entirely new coffee blends. Vertuo offers a full range of coffee styles with five cup sizes from a short Espresso (40ml) to a large cup of Alto (414ml).

If you’re unsure which to pick, you can take a short quiz to find out if you’re a match with the Nespresso Original or Vertuo series.

VertuoPlus Machine Range

We would like to take this chance to spotlight the VertuoPlus Premium Titan coffee machine.

Usual Price: $398
Purchase 50 Vertuo coffee capsules for an additional $30 off

The VertuoPlus Premium Titan is easy and effortless to operate. Featuring a capsule lever that opens and closes at a touch, and a smart system that automatically recognises the coffee blend you select. It sets the optimal coffee extraction parameters for an aromatic and full-bodied coffee, topped with generous, silky crema.

Relish limited-edition coffees & benefit from 20% off selected accessories

With the festive season around the corner, why not bag home some limited-edition Italian coffees that will delight your guests during your home celebrations?

Inspired by the traditions of Italy, Nespresso’s Variations Italia coffees are a homage to genuine Italian hospitality, celebrating those warm, soft-hearted moments spent with loved ones during the holidays. This year’s coffees are influenced by the traditional Italian flavours of regional sweet treats, including hazelnut cake and Amaretti.

Nespresso is also giving us 20% off selected accessories. Now’s a great time to pick up some Nespresso cappuccino & espresso cups, VIEW mugs, cube dispensers (capsule holder), and discovery boxes. Complete your very own Nespresso coffee experience at the comfort of home.

Purchasing Nespresso Products

Shop online at nespresso.com or on the Nespresso mobile app. Alternatively, you can also choose to drop by any Nespresso Boutique or selected electronic and departmental stores. Locate a store near you today!

Here’s wishing you a blessed Christmas and joyful year to come.

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