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Savour Peony Jade’s Award-Winning Mooncakes 2014

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My early memories of the Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節 are those spent in the neighbourhood park – parading our candle-lit paper (or celophane) lanterns, lighting up the parameters of the playground with small candles and gathering at my Grandma’s home to enjoy pomelo and mooncakes while admiring the rounder, larger than usual moon. Though the festival carries no religious significance, we try to preserve the cultural tradition of lanterns and mooncakes in our family as part of our Chinese inheritance.

Celebrating Mid-Autumn (circa 2012)

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (which falls on 8 Sept this year), Peony Jade’s culinary team led by Chef Wong (the original creator from the now defunct Crown Prince Hotel) is proud to present a range of mooncakes that marries tradition and innovation.  Each mooncake is made fresh daily, with no artificial flavourings, stabilizers or preservatives. The snowskin range even features a fusion of the finest ingredients, from Japan Kochi Yuzu, Valrohna chocolate to Black Thorn Durian from Penang.

Our Family’s All-Time Favorite – Teochew Flaky Yam Mooncakes

Of all the mooncakes available, our favourite is Peony Jade‘s signature light-as-air flaky skin  Teochew ‘Orh Ni’ Mooncake with Premium Fragrant Golden Pumpkin and Single Egg Yolk 潮洲酥皮金瓜芋泥单黃月饼 ($33 for 2pc / $59 for 4pc).  The pastry is handmade painstakingly layer by layer; it’s crisp, fragrant and not over cloyingly sweet. In fact, if you warm it up for a few seconds (in the microwave) before consumption,  the rich yam filling literally melts in your mouth. As Teochews, this is a MUST-BUY, MUST-EAT every year.

Thin, flaky pastry encrusting soft, velvety yam paste – heavenly!

For those who prefer the traditional baked mooncakes, you can enjoy Peony Jade‘s healthier selection with low sugar (and less guilt!):

  • Low Sugar Baked Mooncake with Premium Mother of Pearl White Lotus Paste & Single Yolk 皇牌纯正单黃珍珠白莲蓉月饼 ($35 for 2pc/ $59 for 4pc)
  • Baked Mooncake with Premium Jin Hua Ham and Assorted Nuts 玉河皇牌金华火腿月饼 ($34 for 2pc/ $60 for 4pc) and
  • Premium Mother of Pearl White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Nuts & Double Yolk 皇牌纯正夏果双黃珍珠白莲蓉月饼 ($35 for 2pc/ $62 for 4pc).

Peony Jade’s Traditional Baked Mooncakes with Low Sugar
Do you like them with yolk or without?

For Snowskin Mooncakes fans, try the Peony Jade‘s 4 Heavenly Flavours 玉河畔天皇四果宝 ($64 for 4 pc). Fruit lovers will adore these decadent desserts:

  • Top Grade Pure Mao Shan Wang Durian Mooncake in Organic Pandan Snowskin 玉河畔 皇牌 100% 纯正猫山王榴莲有机香兰冰皮月饼, 
  • Snowskin Kochi Yuzu & Apple Cream Cheese Mooncake 顶级日本柚子, 苹果芝士月饼,
  • Snowskin Soursop Mooncake 红毛榴莲月饼, and
  • Snowskin Premium Cempedak Mooncake 净金蜜冰皮月饼 

Mao Shan Wang Durian Mooncakes  – so so good, one box is not enough!
    Soursop, Yuzu and Chempedak – refreshing bursts of flavours in every bite!

    No one in the market has shown quite the high standard in craft and consistency in the quality that Peony Jade does, be it the freshness, choice ingredients or uncompromising quality control. Whether you are buying for your family or blessing your friends, neighbours and relatives, call Peony Jade’s mooncake hotline at 6659 4159, 6659 4918 & 6659 4161, or log-on to their websites stated below to place your orders. We’ve bought a few boxes for gifting with a 15% discount using DBS / Citibank cards.

    15 July to 28 Aug 2014
    Online purchase: http://www.pjmooncakes.com and http://www.peonyjade.com

    15 July to 8 September 2014
    Onsite purchase at Peony Jade Restaurants (Keppel Club and Clarke Quay)

    7 August to 8 September 2014
    Onsite purchase at 14 roadshows (including the Takashimaya Mooncake Fair)

    FESTIVE GIVEAWAY

    To reward our faithful readers, Peony Jade has generously sponsored 3 boxes of Mooncakes (see flavours below) for 3 lucky PrincessDanaDiaries readers (1 box each).

    A box of

    Mini Snowskin (BanoChoc) Chocolate Salted Caramel Glaze Banana and Walnuts Mooncake  
    迷你冰皮咸焦糖香蕉朱古 立核桃月饼 (S$49 for 8 pieces). 

    This playful pairing of the bitter dark Valrhona chocolate and naturally sweet Del Monte banana is well balanced by salted caramel and the crunchy walnuts – definitely an instant hit with children and adults alike.

    2 boxes of

    Mini Snowskin Fragrant Honey Williams Pears, Organic Apricot and Raspberry Mooncake  
    迷你冰皮顶级威 廉梨子, 有机杏子, 山莓月饼 (S$49 for 8 pieces). 

    The delicate lush floral flavour and fragrance of Williams pears imported from France, is contrasted with the tart organic fresh apricot from France and raspberry from California that promises to awake your senses with its burst of zing.

     

    To take part in this Mid-Autumn Festive Giveaway, simply follow the steps below:

    a Rafflecopter giveaway

    This giveaway ends midnight of Friday, 29 August 2014. All winners will be notified by email and you’ve to collect the Mooncakes from Peony Jade@Keppel Club.  Each household is limited to 1 winner. All the best and have a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

    Disclaimer: We thank Peony Jade for sending us two boxes of Mooncakes for the purposes of this review and for sponsoring the giveaway for our readers.  All opinions are as usual ours.  

    Comments

    6. Ruby Lee
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      Peony jade mooncakes Are popular because of its high standard in craft and consistency in the quality. It is fresh, choice ingredients used and its uncompromising quality control is superb!

      Would love to win a box of Williams pear mooncake.

      Thanks for the giveaway

      Reply

    7. Name : Aruna L Mascarenhas
      Email Address: [email protected]

      1)Why is Peony Jade’s Mooncakes so popular?
      Ans:Peony Jade’s Mooncakes are the best because of their traditional flavors and mind blowing creativity in designing every mooncake. The taste is the best and they come in many flavors!

      2)Which flavour of Mooncake would you like to win (Williams Pears or BanoChoc)
      Ans: Williams Pears

      Reply

    8. Chan Xgg
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      Why is Peony Jade’s Mooncakes so popular?
      They are made fresh daily, with no artificial flavourings, stabilizers or preservatives. Their signature flaky ‘orh ni’ mooncake is an annual must-have for my family!!

      Which flavour of Mooncake would you like to win (Williams Pears or BanoChoc)
      BanoChoc

      Reply

    10. JingRong
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      Peony Jade’s Mooncakes is so popular because they are “made fresh daily, with no artificial flavourings, stabilizers or preservatives”. This is a plus point which will attract new customers and retain existing customers.

      I would like to win Williams Pears.

      Reply

    13. Florence
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      1. Because Peony Jade moon cakes are made of the freshest, best ingredients which are carefully selected. They’re also beautifully crafted so that customers are always assured of the same high quality in every mooncake.
      2. It’s william pears for me as it sounds really special!

      Reply

    15. Name : Jolin Lim
      Email : [email protected]

      Peony Jade’s Mooncakes are freshly made daily, tasty and the price is affordable. Elderly love the traditional and the kids love snowskin 🙂

      I will love to win a William Pears for the elderly and kids to try.

      Thank you Peony Jade & PrincessDanaDiaries 🙂

      Reply

    16. FB Name: Ace Serene
      Name: Serene Leow
      Email: [email protected]

      Peony Jade mooncakes are popular as they are of made from fresh and high quality ingredients. The modern package is very innovative too.
      I will love to bring home the Williams Pears mooncakes!

      Reply

    17. Peony Jade mooncakes are made fresh daily, with no artificial flavorings, stabilizers or preservatives. Using the finest ingredient and consistency in quality.
      I would like to win Williams Pears Mooncake.

      Thank you for the giveaway!

      Lu Siu Ching
      [email protected]

      Reply

    22. Name : Kathy Woon-Tan
      Email Address: [email protected]

      Peony Jade’s Mooncakes are popular because they are the best!
      Their mooncakes are crafted with traditional thoughts thru creativity, designing each mooncake with the best ingredients, enhanced with unique flavours!

      I would you like to win the unique Williams Pears Mooncake.. hmm can’t wait to try these lovely mooncakes!!!

      Reply

    25. Esther
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      1)Why is Peony Jade’s Mooncakes so popular?
      Peony Jade mooncakes are made fresh daily, without adding any artificial flavourings, stabilizers or preservatives. In addition, they also present mooncakes which are traditional and yet creative and innovative as well which cater to both young and old generations alike!

      2)Which flavour of Mooncake would you like to win (Williams Pears or BanoChoc)
      Williams Pears!

      Reply

    29. Vanessa
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      Peony Jade have tasty traditional and yam, pumkin mooncakes which I buy every year. And they are not having new interesting flavors! :O AWESOME. Most importantly they are freshly made and they do not add preservatives!

      BanoChoc, PLEASE! 😀

      Reply

    30. Name – WENDY TAY
      Email Address – [email protected]

      Peony Jade’s Mooncakes are so popular because they takes pride in their mooncakes.
      Their freshly daily made mooncakes reflect their high standard in craft, them using choice ingredients and strict quality control.

      We would like to have the Mini Snowskin Fragrant Honey Williams Pears, Organic Apricot and Raspberry Mooncake please!

      Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply

    33. Name: Irene Fock
      Email: [email protected]

      Peony jade has the high standard in craft and consistency in the quality, be it the freshness, choice ingredients or uncompromising quality control.

      I would like to win a box of BanoChoc! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

      Reply

    35. Name: Shirley
      Email Address: [email protected]

      Why is Peony Jade’s Mooncakes so popular?
      Because of the excellent quality and traditional flaky & yummy moon cakes Peony Jade are well known of throughout these years

      Which flavour of Mooncake would you like to win
      Williams Pears

      Reply

    37. Sean Koh
      [email protected]

      Why is Peony Jade’s Mooncakes so popular?
      They are so popular because of the freshly made and maintain their standard and quality throughout the years.

      Which flavour of Mooncake would you like to win
      Williams Pears

      Reply

    40. David Koh
      kohyida(at)gmail.com

      1. Why is Peony Jade’s Mooncakes so popular?
      Because each mooncake is made fresh daily, with no artificial flavourings, stabilizers or preservatives. The snowskin range even features a fusion of the finest ingredients, from Japan Kochi Yuzu, Valrohna chocolate to Black Thorn Durian from Penang! Also just from looking at the photos they are so gorgeous.

      2. Which flavour of Mooncake would you like to win?
      Williams Pear please! Thanks for running this great contest!

      Reply

    41. Kadice Chong
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      Their mooncake is made with fresh and quality ingredients. Most importantly they are delicious.
      I hope to win their Mini Snowskin Fragrant Honey Williams Pears, Organic Apricot and Raspberry Mooncake  

      Reply

    43. Why is Peony Jade’s Mooncakes so popular?

      Cause they are handmade fresh daily with no artificial flavourings, stabilisers or preservatives!

      Which flavour of Mooncake would you like to win?

      Would like to win Williams Pears but BanoChoc would be fine too!

      shawn toh, [email protected]

      Reply

    45. Nie Yile
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      Peony Jade’s mooncakes are so popz because they always deliver the best taste and presentation! 🙂 There are always innovative flavours added to the collection, and its always a joy to try them out! What’s more, they are freshly handmade, with the use of high quality ingredients! No such thing as lowering cost to maximise profit! <3

      I would like Williams Pears. <3

      Reply

    49. Name: Josephine Tan
      Email:[email protected]

      The same high standard has been delivered with pride to maintain the same delicacy throughout the years.

      I am open to trying any flavour available. So much raving about on this exquisite mooncakes. I hope to lay my hands on it to give it a taste.

      Reply

    53. NAme : Koh Jess
      email : [email protected]

      Why is Peony Jade’s Mooncakes so popular?

      They are popular because they monitor and maintain their standard of their mooncake.

      Which flavour of Mooncake would you like to win?

      I would like to win either one. Hope to be lucky to try.

      Thanks.

      Reply

    54. Name:Pong Swee Yee
      Email:[email protected]

      Why is Peony Jade’s Mooncakes so popular?

      They are popular because their traditional flavours always maintain at the highest level and they never fail in wowing the customers back to them again and again.

      Which flavour of Mooncake would you like to win?
      Mini Snowskin Fragrant Honey Williams Pears, Organic Apricot and Raspberry Mooncake

      Reply

    55. Name: Annie Lim
      Email: [email protected]

      Why is Peony Jade’s Mooncakes so popular?
      -Because of their awesome packaging (suitable for gifts), attractive & creative flavors (interesting combination of ingredients, just hearing the name makes me want to have a bite!)

      Which flavour of Mooncake would you like to win (Williams Pears or BanoChoc)
      -Williams Pears 🙂

      Reply

    57. Name: Michelle
      Email: [email protected]

      Peony Jade’s mooncakes are too irresistibly delicious to miss! They are always coming up with new and creative flavours just like the BanoChoc and William Pears.

      I would love to try William Pears as they sound not only yummy, but nourishing as well!

      Thanks so much for this giveaway! Great review! 🙂

      Reply

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