It all started in 1759 when Arthur’s Day is celebrated around the world to honour the date Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease on the St James Gate Brewery, and whose legacy has brought us the globally celebrated iconic black brew, GUINNESS®. Raising a toast to Arthur is a central part of the annual festivities and is fast becoming a tradition among GUINNESS® fans around the world. September is the month where people all over the world raise their glasses to salute the one man who … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
Whatchuwant? How about getting your vehicle pimped & appearing on “Pimp My Ride”?
I have always loved that MTV show “Pimp My Ride” where they select beaten-up old cars and then not only restoring them but also customising them into some fancy “state-of-the-art” works. It’s always amazing to see how an ordinary-looking (and in most cases, in bad shape) vehicle can be modified and transformed into an awesome super ride after being “pimped”. How cool is that if you can get your car all pimped up, to whatever whim your personality demands and parade it to the envy of … [Read more...]
Tai Thong Mooncakes
Fancy Fuji apples in a mooncake? Frankly, this is a first for me. But then when it comes to Tai Thong mooncakes, “innovation” and “creativity” seem to be their forte. This year, they take on a Japanese flair in their repertoire of mooncakes. Using some of Japan’s unique ingredients such as matcha (powdered green tea), Fuji apples, Tokachi red beans and even wasabi, you can be sure there are some pretty funky combination of flavours in Tai Thong mooncakes this Mid Autumn … [Read more...]
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa – Breeze
We shall always remember the Breeze Lounge for 2 things: the stunning view from its al fresco terrace and the awesome steaks! Aptly named… indeed you will feel the gentle sea breeze caressing your skin when you seat yourself in the bright airy lounge and dining area beyond. It spots a modern contemporary casual atmosphere with plush comfy fabric couches where you can just sink in and chill-out with a glass of their signature martinis or just that wonderfully refreshing Apple Cinnamon … [Read more...]
Chef Jacky Lim’s Crab Delights at Tai Thong
If you are an avid fan of tv culinary shows, you may have caught an episode or two of the “Crazy for Crabs” series on Astro Wah Lai Toi (Channel 311) every Satuday at 9.30pm. I caught an episode of this “crabby” show recently when the Tai Thong Restaurants showcased their “Crazy for Crabs” promotion at their Imperial China Restaurant in Subang Jaya. And, of course, if you have watched that show, you would know that the very cool-looking ponytailed dashing chef zipping around various Asian … [Read more...]
Are you participating in the Celcom Cupcake Challenge?
We certainly had a busy weekend… busy but exciting, thanks to the Celcom Baking Workshop held at The Cooking House on Saturday. Cooking classes and challenges I have attended a few but this Celcom event must surely be one of the largest I’ve been! The hands-on fun-filled session saw around 50 participants from popular Malaysian blogs and media publications getting real busy learning the basics of baking and cake decorating with a patriotic twist – and also the opportunity to submit their … [Read more...]
Grab the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 from Celcom!
It’s sleek. It’s slim. It’s sexy. It’s easy to use. And everyone’s getting so excited about it. What am I talking about? Why, it’s the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, of course! Yes, it is finally here. Weighing a mere 600g, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 touts a fast and powerful 1.4GHz Quad Core Processor and 2 GB Ram; it also has a 5MP AF (Rear camera) and 1.9MP FF (720HD recording), it’s a joy watching images and movies on the portable 10.1” display. The screen is bright and … [Read more...]
Mid Autumn Festival at One World Hotel
This year the Mid Autumn Festival falls on 30 September 2012 which is the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, according to the Chinese calendar. For some restaurants and bakeries, months before this, mooncakes have already been baked and offered for sale. In preparation for this important festival, Zuan Yuan Chinese restaurant has come up with a stellar range of traditional oven-baked mooncakes as well as the non-baked snowskin mooncakes. The list may not be as extensive as some other … [Read more...]
Whatchuwant Whatchuwant huh?
The other day a friend of mine was showing off his brand new MacBook Pro and grinning from ear to ear. I envied him, of course, and went over to ask him how much he paid for it and whether he got any discount for it. He laughed and said he won it from a lucky draw from … something which sounded like “Whatchuwant”. I was, like… “Huh, what do you mean, whatchuwant??” I told him “of course I want an Apple MacBook lah!” That’s when he explained that he actually won his MacBook Pro as a lucky … [Read more...]
Weekend Tapas Brunch @ DISH, Dua Annexe
On a culinary holiday to San Sebastian, Spain, Chef Steve Allen was totally enamoured by the dining concept there … where eating tapas is akin to a national culture. Much like the Chinese invented and enjoyed Dim Sum, the Spanish consider tapas not only as a foodform, but also a social means for interaction and communication as the serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation. The small plates of appetizers and snacks are served either hot or cold or in between, and when accompanied by … [Read more...]
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