Everyone loves ice cream and what better way to celebrate having a sweet tooth than at Singapore’s first Ice Cream Bash – I Love Ice Cream! Style Council member Kenneth Wong plays sweet tooth fairy and gives us a roundup of all the ice cream he managed to have in a day.

As someone who developed a liking for sweet delicacies thanks to my sister (who during her magazine days would recommend lots of delicious dessert places), I was thrilled when I read in the news that Singapore would be having its first ever Ice Cream Bash.

So armed with my trusty Canon IXUS I made a quick trip down to satisfy my sweet tooth.

Held at the Central Fountain Square at Clarke Quay, visitors to the event were spoilt for choice, as 20 homegrown ice cream brands were there to showcase their sweet and savory flavors. From soy-based ice creams, organic vegan ice creams to even the first ever Halal ice cream, there was something for everyone.

Entry to the event is free for the public and you only have to pay for the ice cream that you want. Ranging from $3 onwards for a scoop, I had no qualms, as the prices were very reasonable. There was even a guess “The number of ice cream sticks” contest for visitors at the event to try out.

Local bands, like Black Forest as seen in the above picture, were also at the event performing for the crowd during different time slots while you enjoy your ice cream. This was turning out to be heaven for ice cream fans.

Oh, and since it was held close to Christmas, there were these pretty little Christmas decorations around which I couldn't resist snapping with my IXUS. Even thought it was hung on the roof, all I needed to do was to zoom in all the way and the photo came out very decent. In fact I think it would make a nice picture for sharing online, just to get others in the Christmas mood.

But of course, the star attraction of the event was still the ice cream so I am going to dive straight in and review the ones I got to try, starting with the coffee hazelnut and masala chai from Brownice. Something interesting to note is that while the ice cream is made from brown rice, there is no compromise in taste compared to your regular ice cream.

Verdict: I enjoyed the coffee hazelnut and did not think twice about finishing it. The Masala Chai was one flavor that really caught my attention, but is probably not one I would get second helpings for.

Next up was a two-scoop combination of Horlicks, Tim Tam and the limited edition Earl Grey Brownie from Salted Caramel.

Verdict: Being the sweet loving sort, these two flavors went down with ease and left me craving for another round. While both scoops had two flavors mixed together, each one still tasted distinctive and the combination definitely complemented each other.

Last but not least, and also my favorite from the few that I tried was the Dark Chocolate with Rum on a Stick from Chocolate & Gelato.

Verdict: This is an ice cream that all chocolate fans should try. Sweet enough to make you feel satisfied but not overwhelmingly so, this ice cream does not leave your taste buds with the feeling of sugar overload. Plus the real clincher is that it’s fat-free hence this is one ice cream you have for seconds without feeling overly guilty.

I enjoyed myself at the event even though I only managed to try a handful of the many different offerings from the various stores there. Somehow, even though the area was a bit cramped as the crowd came in, the event had a festive carnival ambience with the live bands and the Christmas decorations all up. This kept everyone in a good mood, even when the queues were long.

I am also happy with my IXUS 300 HS as even though it was not easy to take shots of the ice cream with only one hand (my other hand was holding the ice cream), the Image stabilizer on it played a big part in ensuring that my shots did not turn out blurry thanks to my shaky hands. The shots in macro mode also turned out very decent and I would have no second thoughts about posting the photos online to show my friends what they have been missing out on.

I am definitely looking forward to next year's I Love Ice Cream event and you can be sure I will be there to try out even more flavors and capture them with my Canon IXUS.

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