Malaysian Lifestyle Blog: West Boulevard

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Double the Excitement! Double the Fun! Cooking with Pensonic's Chef's Like Campaign Season 2 Cooking Classes 2015 with Dato' Chef Haji Ismail @One City, USJ

Pensonic's Chef's Like Campaign Season 2 Cooking Classes 2015 with Celebrity Chef Dato' Haji Ismail was held last Sunday in West Boulevard, One City USJ. Thanks to a dear friend, I had the chance to join the cooking class. This is the first time Pensonic has a cook along with contest winners and Celebrity Chef DCH Ismail, but it's the second consecutive year Pensonic is having the Chef's Like Campaign Cooking Classes.

Meet my cooking partner, Sherry. Thanks for joining me! *muacks*

Last year, Pensonic's Chef's Like Cooking Classes 2014 was a very successful one, therefore the campaign continued again this year. Pensonic is celebrating this campaign with its loyal customers by offering them double the fun, double the excitement, with lots of Facebook and Instagram photo contests with fabulous Chef's Like prizes to be won. There is also Instagram photo contests in selected locations and lucky draws in all cooking classes, with more prizes await winners and guests.

Even viewers at home who watched "DCH Ismail Bersama Chef's Like" an eight episodes of informative cooking programmes at home every Wednesday from 6.00pm to 6.30pm on TV3 had opportunities to win exciting Chef's Like prizes. With hot celebrities such as Nad Zainal, Yasmin Hani and Sharin, Salih Yaacob, Dato Seri Vida, Amelina, Zoey Rahman, Waris and Chef Zam joined Dato' Chef Haji Ismail to inspire viewers enthusiasm for cooking and explore a world of exciting culinary possibilities.

Celebrity Chef Dato' Chef Haji Ismail not only an easy going, jovial and chatty personality, he is also meticulous and has a natural talent for turning even the most boring cooking tasks into a fun activity. In each of his "DCH Bersama Chef's Like" episodes, he shares his treasure trove of culinary tips on how to create amazing dishes that tease and tantalise your palate.

The highlight of this whole Pensonic's Chef's Like Campaign Season 2 Cooking Classes 2015 is the Grand Prize of "Raya-Merdeka Bring Chef Home". The winner of this contest gets to bring Celebrity Chef Dato' Chef Haji Ismail home on Merdeka eve 30 August 2015, and also win the whole range of Chef's Like cooking appliances for his or her home. Wow.... And if you don't know yet, Dato' Chef Haji Ismail is an accomplished Chef who represents Malaysia in tourism events and has been Pensonic's Friend since 2005. Hailed from a quaint Malay Village in Negeri Sembilan, he is guided by his grandmother who was an avid cook and food lover.

The contest started on 18 April and ended on 18 July 2015, customers can participate with purchase of any Chef's Like kitchen appliances and fill in an entry form with a simple slogan to win tickets to attend Celebrity Chef Dato' Chef Haji Ismail's exclusive cooking classes. The selected winners get two tickets each to watch the friendly Celebrity Chef Dato' Chef Haji Ismail prepare sumptuous gastronomic delights in his enjoyable cooking classes. These winners also have the special opportunity to participate in "Raya-Merdeka Bring Chef Home" contest.

Pensonic's Chef's Like Campaign Season 2 Cooking Classes 2015 are as follows :

Kuala Lumpur 9th August 2015
Kota Bharu, Kelantan 14th August 2015
Malacca 16th August 2015
Kuching, Sarawak 23rd August 2015
Penang 29th August 2015

We had the opportunity to cook together with Dato' Chef Haji Ismail alongside with Pensonic's Managing Director Mr Vincent Chew, Executive Director Mr Nelson Chew, General Manager Mr C.C Lee, Miss Chinese Cosmos Southeast Asia, Miss Gillian Hung (Mama G) and Pensonic Friends such as Amber Chia, Alan Yun, Sean Lee, Angel and Carrie Lee.

We will be cooking Rendang Ayam Merah. With all the ingredients and cooking utensils provided, I am excited to start cooking.

Let's begin, shall we? By the way, it's my first time cooking Ayam Rendang. *shy*

And finally it's done. We enjoyed our cooking experience and can't wait to indulge in our own culinary adventures at home with the Pensonic Multi-Cooker.

Celebrity Chef Dato' Chef Haji Ismail also demonstrated few other dishes such as Nasi Arab, Ikan Kukus, Mee Lontong and smoothies.

Chef's Like kitchen appliances, endorsed by the culinary wizard Celebrity Chef Dato' Chef Haji Ismail himself are excellent performers, delivering delicious, professional quality results every time with an elegant touch in kitchen. Chef's Like appliances series includes Bread Maker (PBM-2000), Thermo Flask (PTF-5002), Blender (PB-801), Mixer (PM-214), Multi-cooker (PMC-150G), Induction Cooker (PIC-2000), Steamer (PSM-1603), Rice Cooker (PSR-17N), Electric Oven (AE-19N), Convection Oven (PRO-910), Microwave Oven (PMW-2003) and Air Fryer (PDF-2201).

Woo hoo.... I've won a Chef's Like Bread Maker from the Instagram contest.

Lucky Sherry won herself Chef's Like Induction Cooker in the lucky draw too. Can you spot my winning photo? Hehehe.... Lady luck really shines upon both of us on that fine Sunday morning.

"wefie" with Jacqueline and Carol.

Year 2015 is a memorable year for Pensonic as they are celebrating triple celebrations with Pensonic Mother Company KEAT RADIO's 50th Anniversary celebration, Pensonic Holdings Berhad's 33rd Anniversary and 10th Anniversary of Pensonic Friends. Therefore, this year is a truly significant year that calls for double the fun, double the excitement celebration.

Thank you Pensonic for having me. I had so much fun! XOXO

Website : http://pensonic.com/
Pensonic Careline : 1-800-881-770

Sunday, April 12, 2015

XES HI-TEA & "BE STYLISH WITH XES" RESULT ANNOUNCEMENT

Pic credit to XES

Last week, XES organized its Hi-Tea event and "Be Stylish with XES" result announcement at the garden of West Boulevard @ One City with the fellow media & bloggers.

Pic credit to Nisa

Can you spot mine?

Pic credit to XES

Beside the mouth-watering Hi-Tea buffet, we are entertained to performance by the great busking group named "Heart to Human". Awesome performances!!!

Pic credit to XES

Caricature artist named Mr Firdaus & Mr Napie skillful drawing of guest with amazing likeness.

Thanks for the beautiful drawing.

We get to play with various tattoo decals of floral design too.

Pic credit to XES

Highlight of the event is to announced the winner of "Be Stylish with XES" contest which was held on 11th February 2015 during XES Chinese New Year Luncheon 2015 at XES Premium Boutique of Quill City Mall, KL. Running from 17th February to 17th March 2015, the winner has been selected based on the highest number of likes on XES Facebook page.

Congratulations to Jane Chua!!!

XES Ambassador Miss XES Elegant 2014/2015, Ms Mico Pun presented the prizes. Jane Chua walk away with RM888 cash prize and RM1,388 worth of products (cash vouchers).