How would you like to “move with the wind”? That’s not a clichéd phrase. That is exactly what happens when you go ballooning. This activity may not be very common here in Malaysia but in Melbourne, Australia, it is an attraction that’s readily available. There are quite a number of ballooning operators in Australia but one of the premier and preferred ballooning operators there is none other than Global Ballooning. Actually, my encounter with Global Ballooning in Melbourne started back … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
Prosperity Chinese New Year Dishes @ Di Wei Chinese Cuisine, Empire Hotel Subang
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...]
Prosperity Feasts at Xin Cuisine, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Xin, the Chinese restaurant in Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, is impressive looking with its majestic dragon pillars reaching up to the ceiling. Each pillar has a glorious dragon intricately carved, entwining itself around the pillar and reaching upwards. I’m sure there are many interpretations and stories behind these golden pillars. Amidst this grand Oriental setting, we seated ourselves at a table decked out with fine red tablecloths and delicate porcelain tableware for a prosperity … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at The Emperor Chinese Restaurant @ Dorsett Grand Subang
To usher in the Year of the Horse, The Emperor Chinese Restaurant in Dorsett Grand Subang is offering a variety of special set menus, traditional Yee Sang, dim sum feast and special a la carte items, available until 14 February 2014. The special Set Menus are available for lunch and dinner. Named “Fortune”, “Happiness”, “Longevity” and “Prosperity”, the menus for 10 pax are priced from RM988++ to RM1,588++. I like how every item on the menu is given a meaningful name, mostly tied to … [Read more...]
Have a gourmet Chinese New Year meal at Noble Mansion
When it comes to Chinese New Year, many are willing to splurge on meals with family and friends. Well, at least, most of my friends and family do. After all, they reason “let’s have a great meal, at least once a year and especially since it’s the Chinese New Year!” Eating well during the 15 days of Chinese New Year signifies good tidings and abundant blessings throughout the year. That’s what my mother taught me anyway. For a gourmet meal that doesn’t compromise on quality, the classy … [Read more...]
A Super CNY Treat at Extra Super Tanker Restaurant!
Yeah, I know there's more than one "super" in the title of this post. But when it comes to Extra Super Tanker Restaurant, we’ve never had a bad meal there. And that’s really saying something. No matter how busy the restaurant is, our dining experiences there have always been pleasant and food quality maintained stringently by Chef Chin aka Ah Wah Kor. We can still recall the superb Chinese New Year treat here last year. All too soon, another year – the Year of the Horse will be galloping … [Read more...]
Signature @ The Roof
These days, traffic along Persiaran Bandar Utama, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings, has become more congested. If you don’t already know, Petaling Jaya’s latest entertainment hub – The Roof has been jiving up the scene. Opened since last November, everyone has been flocking to this happening place as The Roof, with its 5 outlets, caters to almost every lifestyle indulgence. There are 3 exclusive bars, a super club and of course the dining venue – Signature by The … [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...]
Private Kitchen – flavoursome Chinese New Year Set Meal
The Year of the Horse will dawn in less than a month and weeks before this, restaurants have already concocted their special Chinese New Year feasts. It’s always a busy never-ending feast during the lunar New Year celebrations. Private Kitchen in Damansara Uptown will be serving some special dishes at affordable pricing during the Chinese New Year. The meal of course starts with a yee sang and Private Kitchen’s version is the Prosperity Salmon/Jellyfish Yee Sang. Fish and prawns are … [Read more...]
My recipes are featured in Flavours magazine!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s January 2014 and yes, finally I can reveal this. Six of my recipes are featured in the January 2014 issue of Flavours magazine. It’s in the special Chinese New Year section from page 36-41. When I was first approached to undertake this project, I wasn’t certain if I have it in me to do something like this. During a chat, my good buddy Alice Yong asked me what kind of dishes we eat at home during Chinese New Year. I cited a few dishes which have always made … [Read more...]
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