As we gear ourselves up to usher in the Year of the Horse next week, the feasting schedule gets tighter. If you are in the Subang/Sunway neighourhood, check out Di Wei Chinese Cuisine Restaurant in Empire Hotel Subang. Chef Yong Thian Teik there has come up with a selection of popular festive Cantonese-style dishes for Chinese New Year. You can’t miss out the Prosperity Toss with Yee Sang, of course. “Lo Hei” is such a must-do in any festive meal during this time. The Yee Sang … [Read more...]
Highlights of My Twenty Thirteen
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Yes, 2014 is upon us. This is when everyone will exclaim how incredibly fast the previous year has passed and they can’t believe that a new year has been ushered in in the blink of an eye. It’s true – I feel the same way too. I also notice that the older you grow, the faster the years seem to zoom past. Looking back at my calendar, 2013 has been a good year for me. It has been kind to me and I am very blessed. There was no major illness, no major mishap and aside from some … [Read more...]
Kampachi opens in Plaza 33, Petaling Jaya
We were intrigued by this huge brown ball hanging at the entrance of Kampachi in Plaza 33, Petaling Jaya. It stands on ceremony under its own “roof” and from far, it looked like some kind of hive. This is what they call a “sugidama” or sake ball made out of cedar twigs, a traditional sign hung over doors of sake breweries to signal the new arrival of sake to customers. When hung outside restaurants, it’s a sure sign that high quality sake is served in the premise. And that is why there’s … [Read more...]
Baileys Chocolate Mousse Cake by Caketella.com
So, what does a celebration cake mean to you? Be it a birthday, an anniversary or just about any occasion that calls for a cake… do you just simply buy a cake from the nearest bakery/cake shop or do you actually source for something that’s special, unique and really worth your money? Well, if you ask Eddie Tan, the Cake Fella from Caketella.com, he’ll tell you that in a celebration, eating cake is about having memorable moments with your loved ones and cherishing those moments … [Read more...]
A Culinary & Dining Experience with Chef Sam Leong @ Tao, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
After an extensive and intensive 2-month refurbishment, the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur proudly unveiled its stunning and stylish Tao Chinese Cuisine recently. The makeover of this Chinese restaurant included an overall change in concept and dining experience, a cohesive mix of traditional and contemporary elements. It felt like dining in a peach blossom garden! “Tao” is named after a peach tree originating in China, so it isn’t surprising that once you walk through the main entrance … [Read more...]
I made Angry Birds @ Cake Connection!
I am an absolute Angry Birds fan, I am. Ever since I got acquainted with this bunch of furious birds bent on smashing their piggy enemies, there was no turning back. I was bent on perfecting my slingshots - I practised day and night. I've got them downloaded in my iPhone and iPads and it drove my family members nuts as I repeated my efforts constantly, trying to score 3 stars for every game! I've played them all... Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons, Angry Birds Rio... and I await with bated … [Read more...]
The Uma – porkilicious Balinese fare @ The Strand, Kota Damansara
How would you like to dine sitting next to rolling fields of green and golden rice stalks? That's exactly what you'll experience when you step into The Uma's dining area up on the 1st floor! One wall has been completely painted with a mural that depicts a typical Balinese rice field. It gives a sense of a relaxing hideout here and it reminds me vividly of the rice field slopes in Ubud. You get to sit "bersila" (cross-legged) style on flat cushions around low teak tables brought in … [Read more...]
“Chef’s Tale” – in aid of the Japan Earthquake & Tsunami fund-raising
Michael Saxon, the CEO of the Delicious Group and Director of Hospitality & Lifestyle for E&O Berhad is the author of "Chef's Tale" - a book he wrote with the purpose of providing a journal of the 30 years he has been in the hospitality industry with the hope that it would help young and upcoming hospitality employees a much-needed guide to help prepare them for the industry. Michael will be giving away paperback copies of "Chef's Tales" at the following venues: Delicious @ Bangsar … [Read more...]
Welcome to my world!
Wow. I love my new "home" :-) It's amazing how attached one can get to one's blog. I mean, this blog here has been my baby for more than 3 years. It's just like nurturing a child, from birth... seeing how it slowly took off... those first uncertain steps, fumbling, groping in the dark, trying to improve, learn new stuff... and then slowly, slowly getting a firmer hold on this alien thing called "social media" and interacting online. It's been 3+ amazing years and I have gained much from … [Read more...]
Welcome, Year of the Rabbit!
Gong Xi Gong Xi!or...Koong Hei Koong Hei!May the Year of the hoppity Rabbit bring you much abundance... health, happiness, prosperity and yumminess! … [Read more...]
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