Mooncake 2016: Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
With 7 variants of baked traditional mooncakes and 7 mini snow skin, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel ensures both the traditionalists and the adventurous are placated. The flavours for the baked variety...
View ArticleEPICUREAN MARKET 2016 by Marina Bay Sands – Waku Ghin!
How would one get to savour exquisite food by Chef Tetsuya of the Waku Ghin fame for less than SGD15? Well, only at the 4th Epicurean Market by Marina Bay Sands! And there are only 2 days left to grab...
View ArticleEPICUREAN MARKET 2016 by Marina Bay Sands – Justin Quek – Sky on 57!
In 2012 I sat in the 57th floor restaurant by Justin Quek and marveled at his beautiful HQ in the sky. We lunched on sakura chicken, his famous Foie Gras Xiao Long Bao and listened to his stories as he...
View ArticleHotel Indigo Katong Singapore: Why stay here?
Why indeed? Here’s 9 reasons why: 1. It is an “Instagrammable” Hotel. This absolutely gorgeous property appears to worship light. Most areas are bathed in the warm and glow of sunlight and life. Anyone...
View ArticleMen Health Women Health Night Run 2016 by AIA Vitality – I ran 12km!
YAY! I did it!!! I clocked 1:15:32 for 12 km at the Men’s Health Women’s Health Night Run by AIA Vitality which was held at Dataran Putrajaya recently! To be honest, I’ve had my doubts about running 12...
View ArticleMooncakes 2016: Peony Jade Keppel Club – Matcha Salted Egg Yolk, Teochew...
In continuation from our scrumptious dinner, beautiful and colorful mooncakes made its appearance and suddenly, I was hungry again. Chef came around as we busied ourselves snapping away at the dainty...
View ArticleReview from a Malaysian – Peony Jade Dinner, Keppel Club Singapore
Recently, Peony Jade was bestowed the 2016 a Bib Gourmand by the first edition of the Singapore Michelin Guide. I’ve had the good fortune to dine here and experience firsthand not only dinner, but also...
View ArticleGOBEAR – I used it to decide on my 2016 travel insurance option
“Compare and find the cheapest travel insurance, best credit cards for cashback or airmiles rewards in Malaysia. Use GoBear.com for unbiased comparisons.” So with that tagline, I’ve thought it would be...
View ArticleCOO Bistro and Boutique Hostel, Sociatel – excellent hostel in Singapore!
Singapore is like my second home. After almost 2 years of monthly visits, I’ve recently decided to make Singapore my “home” for a week each month, and to remain in Malaysia to take care of business for...
View ArticleRebecca Saw’s Mooncake – Lotus Paste, Bak Kwa (pork jerky), almonds, melon seeds
Gifts of mooncakes are treasured favors we bestow on friends, families and business associates every year. For 2016, if you are game to try something different, and if you wish to present your loved...
View ArticleBaked cheese tarts: Bake Plan SS2, Uncle Tetsu, Lavendar Bakery, Tokyo Secret...
I had thought the molten cheese tart craze is quite passé by now. However, surprisingly, there is still a strong following going on as I’ve people asking me “Where is the best molten cheese tart in...
View ArticleVisa Checkout – easy online payment service!
Suicide Squad was great! I’m perplexed about the poor ratings as I thought it was pretty entertaining. The lousy reviews had me worried for a bit, but heck, I reckon that since I got a free ticket, at...
View ArticleExcellent homemade Shanghai Mooncake: Yam, Durian, Lotus, Sesame, Red Bean
It’s that time of the year again! Beautiful and heavy boxes of these baked and snowskin delicacies are being exchanged during this auspicious 8th month of the Chinese calendar. No one, regardless of...
View ArticleDua By Skohns, TTDI – great food, great value!
You may have heard of their sister restaurant, Skohns Canteen at Damansara Perdana. It made headlines recently for its tongue-in-cheek advertising (posters) of known political figures. But...
View ArticleMy Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Dermal Fillers done at Clique Clinic
“Why do you need fillers??” There goes the troubled exclamations from well-meaning friends when I told them about my fillers experience at Clique Clinic. These well-meaning friends are unfortunately,...
View ArticleCENTRO HAIR SALON: My “peacock” hair
It’s time for a change and as usual my talented and trusted stylist Han hit it right on the head with this new style of his. I had told him I wanted something “in blocks” and perhaps 3-4 colors. This...
View ArticleVIDEO: My Lasik Operation at VISTA Eye Specialist
2 comprehensive eye checks sessions later and with Dr Aloysious’s blessings, the date for my Lasik operation was confirmed. I was naturally excited and not the least worried. In fact I can’t wait to...
View ArticleNatta Cosme – 8 beauty essentials that I bring during my travels!
All that traveling does warrant a beauty traveling bag. So as of 2 months ago, I assembled one with 8 essential items that covers my needs. It does look like it’s a lot right? LOL. Well, each of them...
View ArticleShokubutsu: Be My Reason Shower Run for breast cancer
Public runs are common events now. Besides encouraging an active lifestyle, it brings people from all walks of life together. I’ve made it a point to join more runs this year but I prefer runs with a...
View ArticleBest choices of durian snowskin mooncakes in KL : Purple Glory by Taste Better!
Why best you ask? Take a look at this video and see for yourself the slim film of snowskin enrobing the compact, rich durian flesh and you will know what I mean! VIDEO: Matcha D101 (RM35), Black Tea...
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