It’s that time of the year again to get the boys to help me in the kitchen churning out delectable cookies for the upcoming Chinese New Year. After all the slogging in the kitchen, the boys got a well-deserved break to sample Eight-Treasure Yee Sang at Four Points by Sheraton Puchong. The Eatery 1201, Tower 3, Puchong Financial Corporate Centre (PFCC), Jalan Puteri 1/2, Bandar Puteri, Puchong, Selangor 47100 Tel: 03-5891 8888 The chefs at Four […]

We were back in Melaka a couple of weeks ago. 2019 is Visit Melaka Year hence we decided to have a head start and be tourists in my own beautiful hometown. We brought my parents for an evening ride on the Melaka River Cruise. We also brought the boys to view Melaka from a bird’s eye view from Menara Taming Sari. Last but not least, you’ll need to catch Encore Melaka at least once when […]

The Chinese New Year, Year of the Pig will start on 5th February 2019. It has become a tradition for Chinese families to have a feast on New Year eve which symbolizes family unity. During this moment, people once again are able to gather with their family members to tighten family bond and enjoy the moment of togetherness with loved ones. This significant moment has been extended beyond family members to friends and business acquaintances.  […]

What’s your plan this 31 December 2018? What if I tell you for just RM300+, you’ll get a hotel room stay inclusive of breakfast AND buffet dinner for 2 persons?  Yes, you read that correctly. Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam is offering a special promotion for everyone to celebrate the New Year Eve.  The New Year’s Eve promotion package at Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam is priced at RM300.00+ for two adults.  Offered in one […]

Let it snow, let it snow… It’s Alpine White Christmas at Dorsett Kuala Lumpur this year. We brought the boys to witness the Tree Lighting Ceremony followed by a preview of the hotel’s scrumptious Christmas Eve and New Year Eve’s buffet dinner at Checkers Cafe yesterday.  Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner (24 December 2018) 6:30pm – 7:30pm | 2 serves of drinks & canapes @ Windows Lounge (Lobby) 7:30pm onwards | Dinner @ Checkers Cafe (Level […]

Genki Sushi, the popular Japanese sushi chain with an established presence in most food capitals across Asia debuted its ‘Kousoku Express’ sushi delivery system and signature Dai Man Zoku selection at its latest Sunway Pyramid branch. Ayden loves making his own green tea here. Green tea powder We ordered our food using our own phone here at Genki Sushi. All we needed to do was to scan the code given to us and start ordering. […]

The Pig is the twelfth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. We’ll be welcoming the Year of the Boar in 2019. I’ve been experimenting with recipes to come out with something cute and came out with this cute Piggy Meat Floss Biscuit. Year of The Boar Piggy Meat Floss Biscuit is very delicious. It takes forever to shape and bake but is gone into […]

Our Lil’ Chef Ayden is back in the kitchen after a long hiatus. This time he does some baking. He baked banana cupcakes using the same delicious Moist Banana Cake recipe.  Ingredients: 220g self-raising flour 140g sugar 2 eggs (lightly beaten) 115g butter 4 bananas 1/2 tsp baking soda 20ml milk 1/2 tsp banana flavouring (optional) Method: 1) Preheat oven to 160 Celsius. 2) Mash the bananas. 3) Break the eggs in a bowl and […]

PJ’s Bar & Grill at New World Hotel Petaling Jaya is the latest rooftop dining and entertainment venue in Petaling Jaya. PJ’s BAR & GRILL Level 30 New World Petaling Jaya Hotel Paradigm, 1 Jalan SS7/26A Kelana Jaya 47301 Petaling Jaya Located on the 30th floor, this is also where the hotel’s infinity pool is located. PJ’s Bar & Grill is currently the highest rooftop bar in Petaling Jaya with stunning 360-degree panoramic view of the […]

Celebrate a Tropical Christmas at The Eatery, Four Points by Sheraton With Christmas slightly over a month away, some of us have already started to scout for the best and affordable dinner in town. Four Points by Sheraton Puchong has delightful buffets on the eve of Christmas, Christmas Day, New Year eve and New Year day. Christmas Eve Dinner  RM150 nett per person Christmas Day Brunch  RM108 nett per person New Year Eve Dinner  RM150 […]

Apt for these rainy days, steamboat is now available at Chatz Brasserie, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur for dinner.  Chatz Brasserie PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur +603 2147 0088 There are FOUR types of broth to choose from – Herbal Chicken, Herbal Chicken with Kei Chi, Tom Yam or Ma La.  The Steamboat Dinner set is made up of a selection of red and white meat, ocean seafood, mushrooms and garden greens. It […]

 Malabar Spinach is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron and calcium. It is also a good source of magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. It can be used raw in salads, stir-fried or soups. We never run out of Malabar Spinach as we grow them at home. To grow Malabar Spinach, first we need to purchase a pack of this vege as our starter pack. Pluck the leaves for cooking and save the stems for […]

I used to use the fire stove to make chicken essence for the boys. You can read my tutorial on how to make chicken essence the traditional way. Today, Little Chef Ayden will be sharing how to make chicken essence using the pressure cooker. It is much easier and faster this way. We use our Philips All In One Cooker so we have the option of either making it really fast using the pressure cooker function […]

Did you know palm oil is found in over half of all supermarket products, including food, makeup and cleaning products but the impacts of unsustainable production can be devastating. Take a look at the list of ingredients in chocolates, cooking oils, instant noodles and many more, chances are you’ll see palm oil as one of the ingredient including food that kids eat regularly such as pizza and ice cream. It is almost impossible for most […]

We received a pleasant surprise recently when a dear acquaintance delivered a box of mooncakes for my mooncake crazy boys. We are really blessed to be surrounded by such generous and lovely people. We were at the playground opposite our house when we got these mooncakes so it was just nice to have a mooncake picnic.  Conveniently packed with a knife and four little forks (in the box), these mooncakes are good to eat anytime, anywhere.  […]

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the four most important Chinese festivals. Mooncakes are regarded as an indispensable delicacy as we celebrate the beauty of the full moon blooming and spend the night moon watching with our family and loved ones. Enchanting stories be told as we gather to celebrate the beauty of Mid-Autumn Festival with mooncakes from the award-winning Tao Chinese Cuisine. This year, Tao’s 10 exquisite mooncake picks include 6 classic baked-skin flavours, 3 […]

Both Ethan and his father were born a week apart in July. We had a celebration for Ethan with his friends this year but did not do much for the Daddy as he was a little under the weather back then.  The boys surprised the Daddy with their DIY birthday gift and homebaked cake. We did not go out to celebrate so I decided to compensate and treated Darling to lunch last weekend.  I walk […]

It is no secret my boys love chicken rice. It’s the first thing they look for whenever we dine out. Today we’ll be sharing this quick and easy one pot chicken rice recipe that I’ve been cooking on lazy days. It’s so easy even little Ayden can cook this himself on busy days. All he does is just throw the ingredients into the pot and the rice will be ready in 15 minutes.  Ingredients (for […]

My mom’s the best. I was back in Melaka last weekend. Not long before that, I mentioned to her that I will be coming home for the weekend and I’ve invited a dear friend to join us for lunch at home. Not that I’m cooking though. And just like that, she cooked up a storm and prepared a feast for us.  She cooked all these: Babi Satay Buah Keras My mom taught me how to […]

We have left over rice from yesterday so I thought, “let’s fry it” and immediately our Little Chef Ayden said he wanted to learn to fry rice. That’s when I realised I have never teach him this simple survival dish – FRIED RICE. It will come in handy when he leaves home to further his studies in the distant future. My rule for fried rice is pretty simple; just make sure to use multiple coloured […]

SELERA ASLI MALAYSIA FEATURING DELICACIES FROM SARAWAK – THE LAND OF THE HORNBILLS I have a couple of food blogger friends in Sarawak and I read about them singing praises over their local traditional cuisines all the time that I wished I have the opportunity to try them but until today, I have yet to set foot in Sarawak. Imagine my delight with puasa month around the corner, chefs at Chatz Brasserie, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur […]

Taste of Malaysia with Chef Supi After a long day of fasting during the month of Ramadan starting from 16 May to 14 June 2018, get together with family and friends at TEMPTationS over a sumptuous Taste of Malaysia Buffet of more than 100 dishes. Specially curated by Executive Chef Supi Mansor, he said the buffet is inspired to please every palate as it comprises of the diverse culinary culture of Malaysia and the traditional […]

The boys and I, we are cookie monsters. We love cookies especially those crunchy and buttery ones. I have a friend who bakes really delicious chocolate chips cookies and though she was very generous to share the recipe with her close friends, I do not feel right to share it here as it is her family’s ‘secret’ recipe. I continue searching for good recipes out there that can be shared with our readers. I searched […]

‘MEDAN KAMPUNG’ SUNSET DINING With the approaching of the holy month, New World Petaling Jaya Hotel takes the pleasures of dining, gathering and celebrating to a whole new level with a tasteful take on community dining with its lively market-style set-up at Pasar Baru. All set to delight guests looking to break fast or just to gather and celebrate, the hotel’s Executive Chef – Alexander Chong, together with his master chefs have skillfully put together […]

Bitter gourd is one of the healthiest vegetables known to mankind but not many children like to eat it as the name suggests, it can be bitter! It is a surprise that little Ayden loves eating bitter gourd. I did not cook bitter gourd throughout big brother Ethan’s growing up years as that boy totally dislikes it. Recently, I was craving for bitter gourd and decided to fry some for myself. Ayden took a bite […]

There is this one place I have been wanting to dine at for quite some time but never got the chance as it will only be fun to dine in a group as the meal I am eyeing for is having seafood laid out with us eating straight from the table. Just Seafood A-9-G, Sunway Giza Mall, Jalan PJU 5/14, Dataran Sunway, 47810 Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 012-229 0855 FB: JustSeafoodMY I finally got […]

Not too long ago, a book distributor Pansing Distribution Sdn Bhd sent Ayden a recipe book – Instant Pot Miracle Cookbook. We do have a multi purpose pot that Ayden has been frequently using but it is a Philips All-in-One. However we are still excited to see if we could use the recipes in this book and apply it to our multi purpose pot.  This is Ayden’s very first recipe book so it is quite […]

Everyday when I browse through my Facebook feeds, I often see people sharing their healthy meals. It’s like it is a trend these days to go to gym, eat clean, do meal prep and bring them to work for lunch. Even those who are not gym freaks often eat in their office pantry these days. They just order food online and get it delivered right to their work desk. Maybe because the weather is so hot, […]

The boys love pizza but I am too lazy to make the pizza dough from scratch. When we have pizza at home, it is always the quick and easy cheat way – we use flatbread for our pizza base.  We love thin crust pizza so flatbread is actually perfect for this.  Since we bought our oven late last year, the boys have been enjoying pizza at home quite often. The good part is they can […]

Medan Selera is a newly opened food court at Resorts World Genting; the latest dining addition to the resort’s gleaming SkyAvenue mall. Operating from 8.00am to 10.00pm daily, Medan Selera brings together five favourite cuisines in an easy-to-access and relaxed environment. Diners can choose from Rice & Spice, Noodles, Laksa, Western Asian and Crispy Chips outlets. Rice & Spice offers delicious variations of our Malaysian staple – rice – including the always-popular Nasi Lemak, Nasi […]

The worst thing about Sunday is knowing that tomorrow is Monday but fret not as at TEMPTationS, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel, children under twelve (12) dine for FREE at Kids’ Extravaganza. Taking place every Sunday from 12.30pm to 4.00pm, the little ones can have lots of fun while we, the parents enjoy the Long Lunch.  SUNDAY is now a FUNDAY!  Children are kept entertained with the various exciting activities specially planned out for them such […]

One of the largest chain restaurants for Korean food in Malaysia, Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant is also available at Awana SkyCentral, Resorts World Genting. Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant L2-12, Awana Sky Central, 69000 Kuala Lumpur 017-347 0081 FB: DaoraeGenting It’s just a walking distance from Genting Premium Outlet. After a day of shopping spree, it is nice to be able to sit down to rest our feet and for our tummies to be served by Oppas. Our drinks. Too […]

It’s the 5th day of Chinese New Year and we are back at home but are still very much into the Chinese New Year mood. Today, our Little Chefs tried roasting for the very first time. Since we are still in CNY atmosphere, the ingredients used for our roast are also very much CNY influenced.  The Little Chefs roasted delicious chicken drumsticks with plum sauce. Plum sauce is one of the most important ingredients […]

I blogged about this restaurant nearby my place; well-known for their fresh seafood. It is kind of a hidden treasure because not many people are aware of their location unless they are staying or working nearby. Restaurant Three Brothers No 23G, Jalan Bulan CA/U5, Bandar Pinggiran Subang, Seksyen U5, 40150 Shah Alam. Tel : 012-315 2953 Just to jolt your memory, we went for their Yee Sang preview earlier and were very impressed with their […]

Chinese New Year is just around the corner. How many of you practice going vegetarian on the first day of Chinese New Year? It is believed, abstaining from eating meat on the first day will enhance longevity. Additionally a vegetarian dish helps to purify and cleanse out the body as well.  There is this one vegetarian dish that is extremely popular on the first day of Chinese New Year – Loh Hon Chai. My mother […]

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, revolves around five blessings, namely Longevity, Riches, Peace, Wisdom and Virtue. In respect of these blessings, award-winning Chinese Chef de Cuisine Tan Tzaan Liing and his team at Five Sen5es, The Westin Kuala Lumpur’s authentic Chinese restaurant, whip up celebratory dishes for this auspicious event and at the same time ushering into a new year of brilliance. From 01 February to 02 March 2018, […]

Checkers Cafe at Dorsett Kuala Lumpur is ushering in the Lunar New Year with delightful festive menus specially prepared by Chef Ahmad Haidzar and his team; featuring a tantalising array of THREE (3) Chinese Set Menus priced from RM1188nett to RM1388nett per table of 10 persons. We were privileged to be invited to savor highlights from the 3 menus. We shall now share with you our journey of delectable culinary experience at Checkers Cafe.  Checkers […]

  In the run-up to the Chinese New Year, Silka Cheras and Silka Maytower Chef de Cuisine Lee Soon Seng (Chef Lee) has been cooking up a storm to come up with fabulous dishes and food-and-beverage offers for diners.  To kick things off, Silka Cheras and Silka Maytower are offering three (3) combinations of traditional Chinese New Year favourites to cater to an array of taste buds. With a selection of RM788nett (Golden Treasures), RM988nett (Rising Phoenix) and […]

Chinese New Year is about getting together and reconnecting with families, friends and loved ones; feasting in wholesome and sumptuous meals for a great start to a brand new year. Today, let us bring you to a preview of what Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur has to offer this Chinese New Year. Ee Chinese Cuisine Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur 13 Jalan 16/11 Pusat Dagangan Seksyen 16 46350 Petaling Jaya Tel: 03-7665-1111 email: [email protected] To usher in […]

Sorry if I have been a little quiet. We are quite busy as we have been baking cookies for sale. It did not occur in our mind to bake and sell cookies for this upcoming Chinese New Year but we received requests for it. I thought to just accept that one request but after successfully baking, selling and getting repeat orders, I figure we may as well open it up to public.  I made the […]

At Dynasty Restaurant, Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin and his team of talented chefs are all set to immerse our senses with Festive Menus that capture the finest flavors of Cantonese cuisine from 2 February until 2 March 2018 in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year. DYNASTY RESTAURANT RENAISSANCE KUALA LUMPUR HOTEL Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail & Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 603-21622233 Fax: 603-2163 1122 No Lunar New Year reunion […]

In my household, my boys and myself love drinking milk. The Daddy doesn’t though as he is lactose intolerant. When Ayden is hungry, Ayden milks the cow  Thankfully there is an easier way to get milk; we can easily PURCHASE them in ready-to-drink packs. Ayden must be really hungry as that is one huge pack of UHT chocolate milk he is drinking from  Fernleaf has launch new ready-to-drink UHT milk that is suitable for the […]

There is a restaurant nearby my place that serves awesome Fish Head Noodles. Darling always tapao-ed that home for me after I delivered Ayden 4 years ago. Besides Fish Head noodles, their forte lies on their super fresh, high quality premium seafood. THREE BROTHERS RESTAURANT 23-G, Jalan Bulan CA U5/CA Bandar Pinggiran Subang Seksyen U5 40150 Shah Alam Selangor 012-348 6631 (Kwan) 012-315 2953 (Shawn Lee) 012-315 2053 (Alice) A couple of days ago, we were […]

There is a place up in SkyAvenue where Kids Eat for Free and believe it or not, it is at AGED Restaurant & Bar. I would not have known based from the exterior of the restaurant as the first thing that caught my sight is their extensive range of wines highly visible through their glass walls.  A newly established F&B brand serving Western food with its only outlet at SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting, it opened […]

Eyuzu Japanese Cuisine at Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur is one of our favourite Japanese restaurants around. Their Shumatsu buffet dinner is top notch as they serve only quality Japanese specialties; from the freshest sashimi to piping hot teppanyaki grill and crisp tempura fried upon order. I dare vouch that they are really good as we were there last July not for a media review but to celebrate Ethan’s birthday and find the buffet spread as […]

It’s the festive season and almost everyone I know is busy holidaying somewhere. We just got back from a great getaway too. We went to this place where cherry blossoms is in full bloom. It’s so beautiful that we can’t resist but to take a family picture under the alluring sakura arch. Bright cherry blossoms and the rustle of bamboo give such a serene ambiance to this location. I believe I could have tricked a handful of […]

Hello! How is the long school holidays treating you guys?  We are busy as ever… busy doing nothing  Today we found time to bake something for the coming festive weekend. Our little chefs baked Darling’s favourite cookie – Almond Cookies. It is super simple yet the Daddy and the boys love it so much hence we bake this often. Almond Cookies Ingredients for Almond Cookies: 115g salted butter (1/2 cup) 90g fine sugar (1/2 cup) […]

There is this restaurant lounge and wine bar nearby our place that we hang out frequently as their food is quite reasonably priced. Located at Menara Lien Hoe along Persiaran Tropicana, this resto-lounge is generously spacious with an extensive wine cellar and a delectable fusion menu. Moreover they have this promo of KIDS EAT FOR FREE on weekends with purchase of adult main meals. Last Sunday, Lavo held a Christmas Colouring Contest for children. We love their festive coloring […]

When my blogger friends invited me to join them on a road trip to Johor, I was a little hesitant knowing that we will have to endure long hours in the bus. But they know my weakness. They told me we’ll be eating seafood until giler. They know I super love seafood and will never say NO to it especially the ones from Crab Factory. The pioneer in bringing the whole Southern American cuisine of […]

We attended the Christmas Lighting Ceremony at The Westin Kuala Lumpur recently. Themed a mystical white wonderland, we celebrate the festivities and embark on a magical Christmas journey at The Westin Kuala Lumpur under the twinkling of endearing fairy lights, mystical creatures and enchanting fairytale ambience. The Westin’s location along Jalan Bukit Bintang makes it the perfect setting to explore the capital over the festive season. This beautiful giant snow globe with a couple of Christmas trees […]

Happy Nut.. that’s what my boys call Pistachio nuts.  We super love this nut and today, we are going to try baking cookies with it. Today’s cookies is super simple to bake. No mixer is required as we are using the knead method.  It is our first try yet I am happy to report that it is a success!  Ingredients: 350g self-raising flour 100g pistachio nuts (coarsely chopped) 75g chocolate chips 100g fine sugar 175g […]

There is a little piece of Barcelona set on the first floor of the new lifestyle mall Sky Avenue at Resorts World Genting. La Fiesta, Sky Avenue T2-29, Level 1, Sky Avenue Genting One of the more notable Spanish restaurants, La Fiesta is designed in traditional Catalan eatery style, with tiled arches, an earthy palette and muted lighting with 85 seating capacity. Cosy and intimate, La Fiesta is a place for great Spanish food such as […]

It’s the Season of Celebration at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel. Celebrate this festive season at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel as WACS Global Master Chef Helmut Lamberger and his team have crafted superb festive feasts to please all palates on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Our family was privileged to be invited to the preview of their festive dinner buffets recently. Beautifully set-up table with a Christmas tree-shaped napkin. Christmas […]

Whenever we are up in Genting, we always hunt for hot food as it is pretty cooling up here. We were shopping at Genting Highlands Premium Outlet last weekend when we got cold and hungry. One of the food outlet nearest to GHPO is Tyrant Seafood Plateau. It’s so close that Genting Highlands Premium Outlet is visible from where we were seated. Tyrant Seafood Plateau Level 2, 2-6 Awana SkyCentral They are well-known for their […]

Sparkle & Shine, it’s Christmas!  Christmas came early for us as we attended Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s media preview recently. Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur 13 Jalan 16/11 Pusat Dagangan Seksyen 16 46350 Petaling Jaya Selangor Tel: 03-7665 1111 ext 183 Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur is easily one of our favourite hotels as they always take extra effort to make any festivities special and memorable for their dining guests. This year, diners for the Christmas Eve buffet […]

Ayden has been requesting to bake cupcakes ever since he saw Peppa Pig eating one. Now that we have an oven, he is allowed to bake almost anything he wishes. We start with his longtime request for cupcakes.  I asked him what cupcake he wants and he answered, “Cheese!”  Since we still have cream cheese in our fridge, I decided to let them bake Chocolate Cheese Cupcake today. Chocolate Cheese Cupcake Look at how excited […]

My house smells like a bakery these days with the amount of baking we did. Chinese New Year is just two months away so I am busy perfecting our festive cookies recipes. I wanted to work on Christmas cookies but I’m really no good at it. Maybe next year, let me take lessons first *sweat* Today’s recipe sharing is one of the most popular Chinese New Year cookie – Cranberry Cornflakes Cookies. I’ve always love […]

From today onwards, you’ll be reading quite a lot on makan places up in Resorts World Genting as we’ve been spending quite a lot of time here.  For today, I’ll be sharing on this popular snack – Street Churros at SkyAvenue. Street Churros Lot No T2-12, Level 2, Sky Avenue, Genting Highlands, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang Phone: 03-6101 3110 It was 10am. We had just arrive after an hour drive up so we thought why […]

Best known for their XO Fish Head noodles, we usually frequent the very first Goon Wah Fish Head outlet in Kuchai Lama, KL as I simply love fish head noodles especially milky ones like Goon Wah’s.  Goon Wah Fish Head Level 4, T2C-35 SkyAvenue Mall Genting Highlands 69000 Pahang Darul Makmur We ordered the Claypot XO Fish Meat on the Bone at RM25 / pot Claypot XO Fish Meat on the Bone  Super love the bubbling […]

Who is a fan of cheesecakes? We are! My little chefs are crazy over anything cheese.  In fact, the boys love baking their own cheesecakes and just recently they baked chocolate cheese cupcakes. But you know, like any great chefs (or bakers) out there, they need from time to time sample the very best and popular cheesecakes out there in able to improve themselves  This brings us to Tokyo Secret. Well known for their cheese […]