Ann Chin has been roasting turkeys for more than 6 years and it all started with roasting the big bird for her family. Then, friends got to know about her home-roasted turkeys and they started asking Ann to roast for them. Then, friends of friends got to know about Ann's special roasts and that's how "Aunt Ann's Roasts" became more popular, especially during festive periods. Now, with Christmas coming up and after that, the New Year, how about some serious meat feasting? Together with a … [Read more...]
Christmas Delights – Stuffed Duck & Chicken @ Ben Tdi Wei
If you are thinking of having something unusual for Christmas... instead of the usual stuffed turkey, which is served at almost every yuletide festive meal, how about a Stuffed Duck? Done the Ben Tdi Wei - BTW way! Read about my scrumptious experience at Ben Tdi Wei here. A whole duck is deep-fried and stuffed with goodies before being steamed till tender. The stuffing is made from diced duck breastmeat, gingko nuts, mushrooms, carrots, water chestnuts and roasted pork (siu … [Read more...]
Christmas Delights – Butter Tree
Christmas is just slightly more than 2 weeks away. By now, everyone is caught up with the festive cheer everywhere and if you are not, well... my next several posts are focused on ... what else, but delicious yuletide offerings! It's time to feast, yeah! Let's start with some sweets, shall we? Butter Tree, with outlets in Ara Damansara and Section 17 Petaling Jaya is run by the good people behind Food Foundry (Section 17 Petaling Jaya) and Huckleberry Cafe (Pavilion Kuala Lumpur & BSC … [Read more...]
Buffet @ Mosaic, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Step into Mosaic, the new All-Day Dining venue at Mandarin Oriental and you feel like you have stepped into a luxurious Peranakan mansion (a very huge one!). Overlooking the lush greenery of the KLCC Park, the elegant interior boasts elaborate finishings from customised vibrant flooring to intricate hanging pewter lights to bespoke mosaic walls. The design concept of Mosaic beautifully illustrates Mandarin Oriental's objective to have a venue where their patrons can feel the local history, … [Read more...]
Ben Tdi Wei @ Centrepoint: Best Siu Yook & Amazing Duck!
Ben Tdi Wei ... now, if you are a bit hesitant about how to say or pronounce the name, that's because it is the romanized version of a phrase in Mandarin, meaning "local delights" or "local flavours/tastes". Barely 2 weeks old, this latest addition to the dining scene in Centrepoint is a welcome option among the varied eateries around the area. Occupying 2 shop lots facing the main road, the restaurant is spacious and stylishly modern with a touch of Oriental slant. The Oriental touches come in … [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...]
Nerovivo – Special Christmas Offerings
I swear, every year, preparations for the Christmas spirit and cheer start earlier and earlier. Why - the malls here had already started playing Christmas songs and carols almost 3 weeks ago and they are all decked out with bright Yuletide decorations! Well, I'm not complaining... this is my favourite time of the year and I'm sure many of you think so too. There's nothing like Christmas (although it does get overly commercialized here sometimes) to bring on the smiles and lighten up the mood … [Read more...]
Kechara Oasis @ Jaya One, Petaling Jaya
I don't get to eat vegetarian food as much as I would like. Well, that's because most times when I dine with family and even friends, vegetarian cuisine doesn't seem to be at the top of their list. I like vegetarian dishes. So, it's a rare occasion that I can gather a few friends who would ALL want to go for a vegetarian meal. One of those rare occasions was when I met up with a couple of ex-colleagues, not too long ago, who happen to be fans of vegetarian food and so... hooray, that's how I … [Read more...]
Aman Rimba – a secret haven in Janda Baik
If a picture can paint a thousand words, there will not be enough to describe the serene beauty that encompasses Aman Rimba. So, I won't try too hard to do that. This will, essentially be a photo-heavy post, while I try to do justice to the place with my limited vocabulary in describing this lush and lovely haven, tucked away in a rustic kampung, accessed by a long, narrow and winding road. It is a bit hard to believe that this piece of paradise lies just barely an hour away from the … [Read more...]
“Flavours of Chile” – a taste of Chilean cuisine
I confess - I don't really know much about Chile. Do you? I mean, apart from knowing it's in South America and that Chilean wines are pretty good, I can't say I know much else. Shameful, yes. So, when I received an invitation to "Flavours of Chile" hosted by the Chilean Export Promotion Bureau (ProChile) and the Embassy of Chile, I immediately accepted without hesitation. Here was an excellent opportunity for me to sample some fine Chilean cuisine. Held at The Westin Kuala Lumpur, this event … [Read more...]
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