Din Tai Fung Introduces New Dishes and Tea-Time Sets

Din Tai Fung is one of the top ten restaurants of the world and proud to be the only Asian restaurant to be on the list. Recently, Din Tai Fung was even ranked the sixth in the list of '101 Best Restaurants in Asia' by US-based food website.

Din Tai Fung famed for its Xiao Long Bao as each piece is delicately hand pleated with 18 exquisite folds and prepared fresh using only the finest ingredients. We had the signature Pork Dumpling (bottom left), Shrimp & Pork Dumpling(bottom right) and Chocolate & Red Bean dumpling(top). The chocolate and red bean dumpling is highly recommended to end your meal as desserts. Best enjoy piping hot too!

WEEKDAYS TEA-TIME DESSERT SETS 3pm - 6pm

Pork Bun, Vegetarian Mushroom Bun
Simply adore the soft fluffy bun and moist flavourful fillings.

Mini Sesame Bun, Mini Red Bean Bun

Vegetable and Pork Bun.
Do you know the vegetable used for the fillings are actually finely chopped 'siew pak choy'?

Mini Black Sesame Bun.

Mini Red Bean Bun.

Sesame Rice Ball with Peanut

NEW DISHES 

Mini Golden Custard Egg Bun RM3.00 (1 pcs) RM8.50 (3 pcs)
One of the best custard bun I've tasted. Bonus point, even when its warm, you still get gooey fillings. Most of the custard bun fillings will get clump when it's not piping hot. According to the chef, it takes quite a few of trial and error to get this perfect fillings. So make sure you check this out!

Steamed Thousand Layer Cake

Vegetable & Diced Beancurd Fried Rice RM17.50

Noodle with Fresh Mushroom & Tofu RM15.50
Always love Din Tai Fung's noodle. Springy texture and al dente simply tasty.

Stir-Fried Cloud Ear Mushroom with Garlic RM22.80

Stir-Fried Garlic Shoot with Minced Pork RM25.10
This is the first time I had garlic shoot and boy it was so tasty and addictive.

Chilled Mango Pudding
Just nice to end our meal with a pudding with just the right sweetness.

Boiled Papaya & Snow Fungus
Need some nourishment? Opt for this instead.

Ginseng Tea with Red Dates (Hot/Warm/Cold)

Lemongrass with Lime Juice, Roselle Drink

For more information, please log on to www.dintaifungmalaysia.com

A Journey Through Time IX - A La Carte Menu @ Shook!

Opened since 2015, Shook! is Starhill Gallery's most notorious restaurant and most ethnically diverse restaurant of Feast Village. The diverse restaurant continued to captivate guests with its world class elegance and fine dining finesse.

In conjunction with "A Journey Through Time IX', Feast Village's new Executive Chef at Shook! - Chef Richard Sawyer had specially curated menus for the event. I am honoured to be invited to it's 'a la carte menu' sampling preview recently and it definitely takes my gastronomic pleasure to a whole new level. Hailing from England, Chef Richard has 26 years of culinary experiences. His distinguished career has taken him across Europe, the United States as well as Asia.

Appetizer  

Seared Maine Sea Scallop RM68.00

Perfectly seared juicy scallop with a dash of saffron infused cauliflower mousse line.

Beetroot Cured Salmon RM58.00
Dainty and lovely presentation. Served with dill creme fraiche, toasted fennel seeds, watercress and zesty lemon. Simply adores its slight firm texture and well-balanced taste.

Main Course

Roasted Australian Lamb Loin RM168.00
Perfectly done with muesli and mint crust served on a bed of honey, rosemary & edamame puree. Noticed the cute stuffed tomato? So adorable rite!

Baked Fillet of Cod RM138.00
Delicate cod fillet on a bed of heavenly herb risotto with tender thick green asparagus, Australian mussel and saffron cream. Just amazing!

Desserts

Red Velvet
A delightful mixture of taste and texture, from sourish to sweet, chewy soft marshmallow to crispy sugar coat. Truly an interesting desserts.

Shook!'s romantic ambiance of sparkling wine glasses, stylish water features and unique casbah seating areas is akin to its motto of 'dining without borders'  whereby diners could watch the chefs as they perform in action.

Recently, Shook! is awarded gold in the Home Grown category by The Kuala Lumpur Mayor’s Tourism Awards 2014 in a ceremony which identifies and rewards the crème-de-la-crème of the business industry. Shook was also praised for its creative cooking and culinary excellence and for enhancing the reputation of Kuala Lumpur as a culinary destination of choice.

Thank you Shook! for having me. I'm looking forward to attend the upcoming "A Journey Through Time IX" - Asia's premier watch and jewellery showcase. Don't forget to check out the amazing 'a la carte menu' by Shook! only available from 20th - 27th November 2015. Cheers!

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Disclaimer : Please note that my photo do not reflect the actual portion size. These are only sampling portion and guests who dine with Shook! will receive a more sizable serving. 

A Journey Through Time IX - Asia's Premier Watch and JewelleryShowcase @ Starhill Gallery

Yeah..... It's back! The ninth edition of A Journey Through Time - Asia’s premier watch and jewellery showcase. Starhill Gallery, Malaysia’s ultimate destination for premium lifestyle, fashion, beauty, art and dining is proud to host this year event which will take place from 20th - 27th November 2015.

Watch and jewellery enthusiasts can look forward to the showcase of 125 international watch and jewellery brands to be previewed this year. There will be something for everyone from young beginners to seasoned collectors. In addition to the exhibition of rare private collections, first-in-market editions and exquisite pieces by the world’s leading watch and jewellery brands, guests will be treated to an myriad of events from fashion parades by eminent designers to black-tie dinners, thematic high tea sessions and rousing live performances.

Making a debut at A Journey Through Time IX will be iconic British fashion designer Julien Macdonald whose fashion showcase will feature pieces that will be created exclusively for A Journey Through Time IX along other show-stopping pieces by the eminent designer.

Gareth Gates

Elevating the experience, guests will be entertained with captivating performances by British mezzo-soprano queen, Carly Paoli and pop-idol heart-throb, Gareth Gates.

Workshops by distinguished experts in luxury watches such as horologer Eric Ong and collector Dr. Bernard Chong will take place throughout the event. A series of watch talks will cover topics for beginners, intermediary collectors, as well as the art of fine watchmaking for the affluent connoisseurs. 

Mühle-Glashütte

This year, A Journey Through Time will feature international watch brands such as Bedat & Co, Breguet, Cecil Purnell, Hermès, HYT, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Maîtres Du Temps, Moritz Grossmann, Mühle-Glashütte, Omega, Speake-Marin and Zeitwinkel. 

Gubelin Entourage

Exquisite jewellery brands participating including Ceres, Emperor’s Fine Jewels and Gübelin, just to name a few. Not to be missed is the exclusive Omega watch exhibition which will showcase the limited edition James Bond collection for the first time in Malaysia. 

Gubelin Kashmir Sapphire

The ninth installation will see highlight pieces from Mühle-Glashütte starting from RM5,000 to show-stopping pieces from Gübelin worth up to RM6 million. Swiss ultra-luxury watch manufacturer, Patek Philippe will also be launching in Starhill Gallery in line with A Journey Through Time. 

Chef Richard Sawyer

To heighten the experience, guests will also enjoy specially curated menus for A Journey Through Time by Feast Village’s new Executive Chef at Shook! – Chef Richard Sawyer. A veteran with over 26 years of experience, Chef Richard has worked in two Michelin-star restaurants in London and his gastronomic delicacies will be made available at Feast Village from 20^th to 27^th November 2015.  I had the chance to preview some of the a la carte menu offerings and it was truly amazing. 

A Journey Through Time will come to a grand conclusion with Starhill Gallery’s Watch of the Year Awards. Determined by an esteemed judging panel, nominated watchmakers will have a chance to be crowned the best of 2015 under seven categories.

YTL Hotels together with Starhill Gallery has put together a series of stay packages at its myriad of exclusive hotels. These include JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur and the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, plus its five resorts across Malaysia; Pangkor Laut Estates, Pangkor Laut Resort, Tanjong Jara Resort, Cameron Highlands Resort, and The Majestic Malacca Hotel.  

For further details, log on to www.ajourneythroughtime.com.my

Women of Today, Women of Tomorrow, Women of Will with Under Armour

In conjunction with the Breast Cancer Awareness month, Under Armour inspires women to be fitter and healthier with the launch of Women of Will Campaign. The campaign was held last weekend on the rooftop of Avenue K to celebrate the Pink Ribbon cause.

We are honoured to have Puan Nori Tun Abdullah to launch the campaign.

Also present at the launch event were Under Armour Brand Athletes, fitness model Kit Mah, local personalities Nadia Heng & yoga doyen Atilia Haron.

Breast cancer survivors sharing their stories.

Yoga session led by Atilia Haron. The renowned songstress and certified yoga instructor took us through a gentle but strength enhancing routine. 

Tree pose! :p

Luckily I have some basic yoga skills and able to adapt to the variation of yoga poses.

The heartthrob of Under Armour family, Kit Mah. Do you know he used to be bullied and teased for being a skinny teenager in school? Ever since he ventured into fitness, his life is transformed around. Bravo!

Under Armour also pledged to donate 10% of all proceeds from its Power in Pink range for the entire month of October to its charity partner, the Breast Cancer Welfare Association(BCWA). In addition to proceeds benefiting BCWA, donation boxes are also set up by Under Armour at all Brand Houses to be used at the discretion of patrons.

Thank you to all the sponsors, Re-claim Sports Insurance, Corny, N8 Sports Nutrition, Lifestyle Chiropractic and KT Tape for making this event possible. Thanks for having me and let's live a fitter and healthier lifestyle together! XOXO

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So I Think I Can Groom with Petsmore @ Petsmore SS2 PJ

So I think I can groom..... Yes, I am proud to said so! Hehehe.... I've attended Petsmore 'So You Think You Can Groom' workshop held at Petsmore's SS2 PJ outlet recently. And I've gained great knowledge on basic grooming from the workshop besides having a good bonding time with my fur kid 'Toto'. Yeah... I have a dog and her name is ToTo! :D Now I could trim Toto's nails and clean her ears without worries of hurting her.

The COO of Petsmore Mr Sean Saw also introduced Furfurry Academy. The academy purpose is to nurture and educate new talent in the grooming field. To be a great pet owner, it takes a lot of patience, passion and knowledge. Some pet owners might think it is easy to snip away or simply shaving off the pet's fur but wrong technique could actually lead to disastrous result.

Petsmore Master Groomer also shared some easy tips to ensure our pet will be well-groomed at home. In the short workshop we learned to understand our pets, basic food and nutrition and a complete head-to-toe grooming training in just one hour. We also go home with a certificate to acknowledge our participation. Yay!

Look.... even a dog can dolled-up! Check our her manicure or is it pedicure? :p

Regular groomed pets is important as it not only helps owner to be aware of the changes in the pet's body that may require veterinary attention, it's also important for their health and well being. 

Living up to its new tagline, "Where Love Begins" Petsmore believes that every living being deserves to be loved and what better way to show your sincere  love to furry friends than to properly care for their well-being.

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Guardian Marks Environment Week with 'Bring Your Own Bag' Campaign

Pic source from internet.

Hey, it's Malaysia Environment Week (Minggu Alam Sekitar). In conjunction with the occasion, Guardian launches a series of three exclusively-designed reuseable bags and it was revealed to excited audience at Dataran Pahlawan Megamall, Malacca. The Guardian BYOB campaign was created from funds collected from its participation in a nationwide ministry initiative, the No Plastic Bag Day Campaign to signify three key aspects, Trust, Passion and Inspiration that best represent Guardian's values.

First bag named Trust, depicts the reliability of Guardian's available health products. Passion, the second bag represents confidence and beauty from the wise range of exclusive beauty products showcased at Guardian. Completing the collection, Inspiration best describes the fun, overall well-being and positive-living gained from Guardians assorted lifestyle accessories.

Also present at the launch was Malaysian actress and host, Deanna Yusoff, who shared with the audience her environmental-friendly shopping habits.  Deanna also presented prizes to winners of Guardian's Final Challenge which involved a find-the-word puzzle. A total of 10 contestants selected from BYOB's 4 day Facebook contest took part in the Final Challenge in Malacca. Prior to the launch, Final Challenge contestants were asked to guess the acronym 'BYOB'. Winner received RM500 worth of Guardian vouchers, a hamper valued at RM200 and an exclusive goodie bag. Other prizes included RM100 Guardian shopping vouchers and goodie bags.

As part of the grand launch, Guardian stores in Malacca received an early release of the Trust bag. The nationwide release will be spread over a three-week period, beginning from 29th October to 4th November for Trust, followed by Passion from 5th -11th November and last but not least Inspiration from 12th to 18th November 2015. Hurry mark your calendar and make your purchase of RM80 and above in a single receipt to received this  reusable bags. CIMB cardholders will be eligible for a special privilege of one bag with minimum purchase of RM60 in a single receipt. A total of 150,000 reusable bags await the lucky shoppers and available at all Guardian outlets nationwide.

Don't forget to participate the selfie contest which run from 22 October to 18 November 2015 by Guardian. Simply submit a selfie with any of the BYOB bags, hashtag #GuardianBYOB and follow @GuardianMalaysia on Instagram to be one of the lucky 80 winners. The best picture will win a RM80 Guardian Gift Certificate. Good luck!

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Societe Family Launched the Messed Up Family with Mamee Group

Inspired by the Australian cafe scene, Societe Family bring Messed Up Family to Malaysia. Last week, CS Fifty One Sdn Bhd (Societe Family) sealed a collaborative partnership with Malaysia's largest snack food manufacturer, MAMEE-Double Decker (M) Sdn Bhd (Mamee Group) to extend its Messed Up Family range of beverages.

Introducing the Halloween Monster!

From left : Choong Kar Heng, Pierre Phang (Group General Manager of MAMEE) & Choong Kar Wai

Messed Up Family, hand-crafted from scratch by Society Family co-founders, Choong Kar Wai and Choong Kar Heng, surpasses expectations of what a non-alcoholic beverage should be. The collaboration will see Mamee Group sponsoring Mamee Monster and Perfecto Popcorn to Societe Family. With the collaboration, Societe Family will be extending Messed Up Family to all its existing cafes, namely CoffeeSociete, Garage 51, Underground Societe and Procaffeinating. In addition, the Family will also be introducing extensions to the Messed Up Family in the very near future.

I'm ready to messed up my Halloween Monster. :p

Halloween Monster, a Chocolate flavoured drink topped with the iconic Mamee Monster and decadent Perfecto Popcorn. This sinful beverage is the first in a series of festive beverages that will be concocted by the Choong brothers, infused with local flavours offered by the Mamee Group and will only available until 19th November 2015. Also, don't forget to join the fun contests to take home exclusive Mamee merchandise and vouchers.

The event also unveiled The Cousin, a new Salted Caramel milkshake topped with two layers of moist brownies which will only be available at CoffeeSociete.

Messed Up Family features The Father which has a Chocolate and Peanut Butter flavour, The Mother which is infused with Green Tea, The Son which comes with Nutella and The Daughter which has a coconut flavour. All drinks are priced at RM18.90.

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