When we moved to Kota Kemuning 15 years ago, the main thing that enticed me to this township was the rich and extensive greenery of this place. Tall matured trees and shrubs were everywhere, providing shade and beauty to the environment. Well, most of this green landscape still abounds and for that, I believe many residents are happy. And I believe there are many here who are also lovers of Mother Nature and into gardening – especially the folks who run … [Read more...]
BUTTER MARBLE CAKE
I seldom buy cakes as my family prefers to eat the cakes baked at home. We do buy some, of course – more so the celebratory kind of cakes for birthdays or any special occasions. The other day while at our regular bakery, I bought a piece of Butter Marble Cake, simply because I just wanted a slice. It turned out to be quite disappointing as there was hardly any butter aroma and it was just too soft and fluffy to qualify for a buttercake. To me, buttercakes should be dense, … [Read more...]
COSMO Pro Air Purifier
When we were locked down during the pandemic, one of the most frequently used items at home was our air purifier. It was switched on most of the time and it was so heavily used that it kinda wore off a few months ago. It was time to get a new and more efficient air purifier as the annual haze is soon to descend on us again. Even so, post-pandemic, extra measures must still be taken to ensure that air at home is clean. We asked and shopped around and one of the most recommended air … [Read more...]
TOMMY THONGCHAI rocks at Jaya One, Petaling Jaya
Tommy Thongchai is an urban Bangkok Cafe located in Jaya One, which is a popular shopping and chilling-out complex in Petaling Jaya. With things coming back to almost-normal, Jaya One is fast regaining its regular crowd. Tommy Thongchai serves a good selection of western-Thai food on its menu. Popular Thai favourites like Pork Knuckle Rice, fiery Tomyum, Pineapple Fried Rice, Chiangmai Sausage and Moo Ping are among the more popular Thai dishes served. We tried their Seafood … [Read more...]
XFRENS Kemuning Utama, Shah Alam
The brand “XFrens” refers to a chain of popular restaurants located in Kemuning Utama, Subang, Puchong and Setia Alam. Yes, they are popular – I have seen the queues, especially during peak hours. Their repertoire of dishes are mainly the kind of comfort food served in local “dai chow” and Chinese restaurants, as what we found out and we’ve been dining here a few times. A favourite among many is their Stir-fried Sang Cheong with Dried Prawns & Chilli Padi. Essentially piggy … [Read more...]
HARI RAYA 2022
In 2020 and 2021, Hari Raya was miserable and not celebrated the way it should be – ie balik kampung and bonding with families and loved ones, no thanks to the various lockdowns during the pandemic. This year, finally – the situation has improved and there’s actually light at the end of this long dark tunnel! I’m so glad my Muslim friends could balik kampung (oh, the monstrous traffic jams exiting the city!) and for the rest of us, many took the opportunity to have a week-long break. I … [Read more...]
YUAN ROOM @ 1Utama Shopping Centre
As the latest addition to the Oriental Restaurants Group, Yuan Room has certainly made its presence felt at this popular shopping mall in Bandar Utama. Occupying a prime lot facing the main entrance to the mall, you can’t miss it. Unlike most of the other Oriental restaurants, Yuan Room’s dining space is not all that big but they do have an al fresco terrace and a couple of private rooms as well. Browsing through the menu, we spotted many Oriental signature modern Cantonese dishes. … [Read more...]
ORIGIN Pillows Review
For quite some time now I have often woke up in the morning with a stiff neck. No matter what sleeping position I engaged, the stiffness by the side of my neck would take many rounds of stretching and massaging before I can feel some form of relief. I’ve tried raising my pillow and even doing away with a pillow but all to no avail. I searched the internet looking for solutions and consulted friends. I know very well that the pillow plays a major role in this but I was asking … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Festivities at PULLMAN KLCC
The Year of the Tiger is about to roar in – have you planned your festive gatherings yet? With safety SOPs in mind and diligence in practising them, this year, dining out is allowed but do choose a venue that responsibly enforces the necessary health safety measures. Pullman KLCC is one of those establishments which takes guests’ safety very seriously – we know as we have dined there a few times when dining-out was permitted. Recently, we checked out the festive offerings for the coming … [Read more...]
BOLD FESTIVE MEALS AT TOH YUEN, Hilton Petaling Jaya
The Year of the Tiger will be here soon enough – are you bold enough to tackle the new year? “Fortune favours the Bold” is the theme for Toh Tuen Chinese Restaurant for 2022. In preparation for the coming celebrations, Hilton PJ’s culinary team has curated 3 different set menus priced between RM168nett – RM218 nett per person (minimum of 5 diners per table) and a good selection of refreshing Yee Sang. We tried some selected dishes from the 3 set menus recently. While we … [Read more...]
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