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When I first moved to the UK, I was amazed at how good the fresh milk there tasted... it was rich and delightfully creamy. Naturally, one of the things we missed most about the UK when we first moved back to Malaysia was the fresh milk.Eventually we found a milk brand in Malaysia, which was very much to our...
Recently we had a staycation at one of the newest hotels in Putrajaya, Le Meridien Putrajaya. The hotel is conveniently located next to IOI City Mall, and only a 20-minute drive from KL.We stayed in the Signature Room (42 sq m) which was spacious and well-furnished. We requested for twin beds to accommodate...
Since we had a new batch of homemade kimchi, I decided to try cooking a new dish for the family to try. Stir fried kimchi pork is also known as jaeyook bokkeum (the Korean version) or buta kimchi (the Japanese version).. however I did not follow any recipes in particular, and made it to my taste.As you can...
Upeh takes over the spot previously occupied byBelanga Cafein The Gardens Mall. Upon inspection of their menu, we noticed that the items served were similar (serving authentic Malay cuisine), so perhaps it's just a rebranding exercise.I had the Nasi dagang rendang beef (RM19.90), aromatic brown...
Meet Robi, the trilingual robot created by world’s leading robotics scientist, Professor Tomotaka Takahashi.Coming very soon to Malaysia – Robi will give parents and children an opportunity to spend quality time together as they unbox and assemble Robi piece by piece using only a screwdriver. Robi...
Valentine's this year was rather special, as I got to spend the day with not only one, but three of my loved ones! ;)As we were on a family staycation at Le Meridien Putrajaya, the hotel specially arranged a Valentine's dinner for our family of four at Le Mei, the hotel's Chinese restaurant. Heart-shaped...
This March 14 to 18, 2017, The Library at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur welcomes award-winning Executive Guest Chef Lino Sauro from the acclaimed Gattopardo Ristorante di Mare in Singapore. Guests will be treated to an authentic taste of Sicilian cuisine through a specially designed four-course dinner...
Experience Afternoon Tea with a Malaysian twist at The Majestic Malacca. Available daily from 12pm to 6pm at The Lounge at The Mansion, the afternoon tea is served in a three-tier stand, featuring an assortment of sandwiches, cakes, pastries, scones and Nyonya kuih.Afternoon tea with loved ones...
Last week, we attended an event showcasing French potatoes organised by Business France Malaysia. The French Embassy in Malaysia hosted a delegation of French key players in the French potato export industry, and the objective of the mission is to explore Malaysia's suitability as an export destination for...
Latitude 02, located on the Lobby Level of the hotel is a great spot to catch up with your friends for some coffee or dessert. In the evenings, the cafe transforms to a bar where you may find various alcoholic beverages for sunset hour.Together with BabySumoKids, we visited Latitude 02 for some desserts and...
Hotel Stripes KL is the newest addition to YTL Hotel's impressive portfolio of hotels and resorts in Malaysia. The hotel is also part of the Autograph Collection Hotels(an ensemble of exclusive independent hotels by Marriott International), featuring a distinctive vibe and character with a different...
A couple of weekends ago, we visited UMAC House - which stands for University of Malaya Academic Club - for some banana leaf rice with our friend, PT. Diners can choose to dine in their al fresco dining area or air-conditioned rooms in this old colonial bungalow. We opted for the former, since there was an...
Having dim sum with the family is one of my favorite ways to spend the weekend - the smiles on our children's faces as they enjoy their favorite dim sum is simply priceless.Recently, we checked out the dim sum offerings at Le Mei at Le Meridien Putrajaya and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The Dim Sum Menu is...
We were recently invited to the newly opened Melba at The Mansion, located in a YTL classic hotel, The Majestic Malacca. Helmed by Celebrity Chef Melba Nunis, the restaurant serves authentic Malacca-Portuguese cuisine, also know as 'Kristang' cuisine. Pizza is best eaten in Italy, macarons best enjoyed in...
Last weekend, we revisited Restoran Vietnam Jie as Hubby was craving for banh mi. We arrived slightly after 12pm and the restaurant was already busy.I was happy to see pho on their menu this time... yay! Without hesitation, I ordered this for myself. My bowl of pho bo (RM14.90) came with beef slices, tendon...
From 13 February until 5 March 2017, Mandarin Oriental KL presents an exclusive afternoon tea in collaboration with Moët Chandon. The Emoëticons Afternoon Tea will feature some of the most-loved Moët-branded emoticons cleverly interpreted by Executive Pastry Chef Tony Hoyle.Inspired by the...
Store-bought gnocchi is great for quick lunches as they cook in no time at all. For only RM10 per pack, each pack will yield 4 servings (that's two lunches for us), so it's definitely great value for money.When The Unc came back from his holidays, he brought us some nice Spanish chorizo, as well as 30-month...
Sundays in KL just got a whole lot better, with the launch of the Sunday Brunch at the city's swankiest hotel, The St Regis Kuala Lumpur. Sunday Brunch is now served at The Brasserie, a sumptuous dining space with sophisticated interior design (Hubby loves their revolving dining chairs, which he...
We had roast duck on the fifth day of CNY, hence we had some leftover roast duck / bones which I saved up to make this dish - preserved vegetable duck soup with tofu. Some roast duck places serve this as a side dish.Had this delicious roast duck :PAn easy dish to make - simply boil the duck bones with the...
Growing up, did you have a favorite dessert? One of my favorite tong sui糖水 is mak chuk, also known as wheat porridge dessert. My dad used to bring us to a tong sui stall in Seremban town centre, and I would always order this if it was available. I love the creamy, rich taste of this Asian...