With a history dating back to 1895, Le Cordon Bleu needs no introduction in the world of culinary arts. Its legendary reputation has placed it in a class of its own, globally recognised for its embodiment of the spirit of French cuisine and culture. To many in the culinary arts and restaurant management field, Le Cordon Bleu provides the ultimate training and mastery of classic French culinary skills. Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia was established a few years ago in the Sunway University Campus in … [Read more...]
Celebrity Chef Rosalind Chan – Cake Designer Extraordinaire
When I met Celebrity Chef Rosalind Chan, she was not at all what I had imagined her to be. With awards and accolades in the field of cake designing a mile long, you can’t blame me if I had thought her to be a formidable character. Prior to interviewing her, of course I had done some homework and the more I read about her, the more awestruck I became. Rosalind Chan’s credentials are incredible. She is a world-class cake designer, international instructor, adjudicator and entrepreneur setting … [Read more...]
Bintang the Bear Charity Campaign with Starwood Kuala Lumpur Hotels
Starwood hotels in Kuala Lumpur are teaming up in a joint effort to raise much needed funds to financially support local children born with congenital heart defects. The initiative first mooted by Lé Meridien Kuala Lumpur saw great success in its first year in 2013. Since then, the hotel group decided to expand on the support and hence this year for the first time, four Starwood hotels in Kuala Lumpur: Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur and Le … [Read more...]
A Journey Through Time VIII @ Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
November promises to be an exciting month at Starhill Gallery. A Journey Through Time is a signature event that’s held in this exciting shopping and dining venue. This year marks the 8th time that this event is held and is touted to be the biggest one ever. For 8 days, from 21-28 November 2014, A Journey Through Time VIII will be showcased in a space spanning 2 floors and 30,000 sq ft of public exhibition space in Starhill Gallery. There will be more than 125 luxury brands featured and 20 … [Read more...]
Kampachi @ Pavilion Kuala Lumpur: the return of “All Kansai Festival”
If you go up to the 6th floor of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur now, you won’t miss the colourful flags and decorations decking the section close to Tokyo Street. Yes, it’s autumn now in Japan and there are many wonderful food offerings during this time of the year. It’s no surprise that Kansai is known as the “Food Mecca of Japan” considering the abundant food resources from the mountains, sea, rivers and lakes of the southern-central region of Honshu. The region covers a vast area, namely the … [Read more...]
INDULGE in TGV Cinemas, 1-Utama
Have you noticed the stylish purple and silver INDULGE in TGV Cinemas in 1-Utama? It does look a bit “intimidating”, purely because the reception cum private ticketing counter looks so posh through the glass doors. Step inside and you will be transported into a whole different world of cinema entertainment and impeccable dining. There’s the lushly carpeted lounge where comfortable sofa seats are available for you to chill before dinner or the movies. Soft lighting and jazzy tunes add on to … [Read more...]
The Fat Spoon Cookbook
Melissa and Michelle Pong are like two bubbly peas in a pod. The 2 sisters are the cool owners of the Fat Spoon Cafe in Damansara Uptown, a quaint little cafe known for its quirky local favourites served with a twist. It’s a cafe that’s only about 3 years old but the sisters’ creations, mostly inspired by family favourites, have created a good following. Taking a step further, Melissa and Michelle have recently shared some of their favourite recipes in a cookbook, published by MPH. It … [Read more...]
Marrakech Tea – it’s all about bonding Family with Food
So the long Hari Raya weekend has passed. Many are still on holiday for the whole week but for people like me, it’s back to work as usual. A good long weekend is always welcomed as it gives me a chance to do 2 very important things. One is to cook up a storm and the other is of course, get the family members together at my place for a round of bonding and feasting. I don’t get to cook very often as most of my weekends are usually occupied with mundane errands and chores. The 2 days in a … [Read more...]
Affordable Japanese Buffet at TAO @ Sunway Giza
Tao doesn’t really brand itself as a Japanese restaurant. It prides itself in serving a variety of popular Asian cuisine, with Japanese influences in a major portion of its menu. Its All-You-Can-Eat buffet is extremely popular and because it is one of the very few restaurants that offer this “all you can eat concept” for dinner and dinner every day! Diners can take their pick from dishes laid out on the buffet counter as well as order unlimited portions from their a la carte menu. … [Read more...]
My Marrakech Tea
I love tea. All kinds of tea… Chinese, Japanese, English, bags and tins of them fill my kitchen larder. In the office, I have packets and sachets of green tea to keep the oxidants away. However, all those are going to take a back seat now because I’ve just discovered a whole new tea experience… from the making of it to the delightful savouring. The NESCAFE Dolce Gusto cafe-style beverage system and the newly-launched Marrakech Tea has totally changed my mindset! The NESCAFE … [Read more...]
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