We love Penang. It is only 4 hours drive away from Kuala Lumpur hence it is easily our favourite choice for a short getaway whenever we need a boost of some Vitamin Sea and nice, sandy beaches. We usually stay at Batu Feringgi whenever we go up to Penang as the boys love to spend time playing by the beach. It is no different this school holidays with Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La being our […]

The weather is pretty hot these days. It is better to not eat too much ‘heaty’ food so I got Ayden to steam egg for dinner. It is pretty easy to prepare this dish. Ingredients needed: Egg Chicken Stock Pepper Sesame Oil Spring Onion Fried Onion Water Method: 1) Break an egg into a bowl 2) Whisk the egg 3) Add chicken stock 4) Add water and mix 5) Sieve the egg 6) Add pepper […]

It has been over a month after Chinese New Year and we still have leftover chicken floss. How? Make our favourite French Toast with Chicken Floss of course. The boys always look forward for me to make them this treat after every Chinese New Year but I am not going to make it for them this year because they are going to make it themselves  Ingredients : 1) Chicken Floss 2) Egg 3) Bread 4) […]

At this stage of my life, I spend so much time raising the kids, we hardly get to catch up with friends. Our friends are also mostly busy with either work or their family that if we don’t make the effort, we will never get to meet-up. Last weekend, we decided to surprise our good friend; the person you don’t always see but is very much involved in my blog. He is the one who manages […]

We are going to share a Peranakan Nyonya dish today. It is a popular soup dish called Ayam Masak ‘O’.  One of the quickest and easiest soup to prepare, it is easily a favourite among children as well as adults with its soupy gravy, soft potatoes and flavorful chicken with lots of ginger. Though we use ginger to cook this, it is not gingery hot but rather just nice to complement the whole thing. Best […]

Sweet potato has many health benefits. They are an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene). Our body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A. We need vitamin A for healthy skin and good eye health and vision hence it is an excellent food choice for growing kids. As sweet potato is naturally sweet, it is delicious eaten on its own. It is extremely easy to cook sweet potato. All we need to do is […]

Little Ayden is getting really comfortable with our rice cooker these days. He uses it to bake cakes and recently cooked a chicken dish in it. I saw how easy it was to cook using the rice cooker and decided to let him try cooking Chicken Stew in it. There is a whole lot of ingredients required to cook this Chicken Stew but these are mostly basic stuffs that you’ll usually have ready in your kitchen on […]

After all the cooking videos I did for Ayden, I think it is only fair to have one for Ethan too. That boy has been so occupied with school, homework, co-coriculum and more that I hardly have time to speak to him on weekdays  Just a blink of an eye, Ethan is already 9 going to be 10 this year. He is growing up fast before my very eyes so I better take more pictures […]

A couple of weeks ago my mom and I did a live Peranakan cooking demo at The Straits Hotel and Suites, Melaka. One of the dish we cooked is Ayam Satay Buah Keras. Today, Ayden cooked the same dish at home but instead of using the wok, he used the rice cooker because he is too young to be handling a wok and a gas stove. If you wish to try cooking this dish, do […]

We all look forward to weekends, don’t we? After all the hard work during the weekdays, it is a much sought after break to chill, unwind and recharge over the weekends with some good food and music.  Music affects us directly. We react differently to different types of music; upbeat songs make us excited while slower songs may make us sad. However, studies have shown that Jazz relieves stress. Jazz’s soothing melody helps us relax yet at […]

The Straits Hotel and Suites Melaka is having Peranakan Buffet Dinner every Friday and Saturday from 20 January to 11 March 2017.  When I got invited by the hotel to do a LIVE cooking demo featuring Peranakan dishes, I knew I should get my mom, the true blue Peranakan Nyonya to do this with me as she is the master chef of our family  The hotel’s promotional poster. These are the lovely family members and […]

Today we are making something really simple because we used store-bought items  Let’s call it a cheat-day as I am a bit lazy to prepare them from scratch. Nevertheless, it still gets a double thumbs-up from Lil Ayden as shown below: What is it that he made that excites him so much? Watch this video: It is also his first tutorial in BM  Ayden @ 3Y5M

We went for our first family holiday this year at Lexis Hibiscus, Port Dickson. We have always wanted to come here since their soft launch over a year ago but decided to wait until they are fully completed so that we can fully enjoy their facilities. The first thing I noticed was that they have free WIFI and the coverage is pretty strong throughout the entire resort. Thumbs UP! Before I go into details, here is […]

With just a blink of an eye we are now in 2017. It is time to start getting the children (and us parents) ready for school again. That means waking up early preparing Ethan’s bento box to ensure he stays energized throughout the day. I got lazy midway last year as I found it complicated and tedious to pack his bento box and resorted to letting him buy food from the canteen. I lost the […]

Malaysians in general love food. We love anything food. There must be food in everything we do, be it a quick meet up over tea or a long catch up over dinner, food always takes the centre stage. But as much as we love food, not many of us are equipped with the life-saving skill of cooking. Urban folks especially are always in a hurry that we rarely get to spend time in the kitchen.  With […]

Let’s welcome the year of the Rooster with exquisite dishes fit for an emperor at The Emperor, Dorsett Grand Subang from 1 January to 12 February 2017. Ranging from RM1,188nett – RM1,888nett per table of 8-10 persons, their Chinese Master Chef will entice diners with an extensive 8 – 9 course set menu and pair it with a bottle of wine courtesy of Dorsett Grand Subang. We were privileged to be invited to dine at […]

Chicken Floss Roll is one of the more popular Chinese New Year snack around. It is extremely addictive that once you start, you’ll find it difficult to stop eating them. It is also expensive to buy them so I decided to resume making them this year. I used to make this every year before I have kids. The boys are pretty okay on their own these days so I can sneak some time making one […]

How many days do we have before Chinese New Year? Not many I tell you. If you haven’t start baking, you should. If you still haven’t start doing anything, come, let Sifu Ayden teach you how to make this extremely simple Chinese New Year snack that is very popular with children, adults and even old people that still have their teeth intact.  Seaweed Popiah Crisp With just 3 ingredients – seaweed, popiah skin and egg […]

To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, Executive Chef Kok Chee Kin and his team of talented chefs are all set to engulf our senses with Festive Menus that capture the finest flavours of Cantonese cuisine from 11 January until 11 February 2017 at Dynasty Restaurant (non-halal), Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel. You know Chinese New Year is near when lanterns and beautiful flowers lead the walkway towards Dynasty Restaurant. DYNASTY RESTAURANT RENAISSANCE KUALA LUMPUR HOTEL […]

Chinese New Year is all about families, friends and loved ones getting together under one roof indulging in wholesome and sumptuous reunion dinners and reconnecting with each other. Being one of the traditional festivals, Chinese New Year is the grandest and most important annual event celebrated among the Chinese communities across the world. Today, let us bring you to a preview of what Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur has to offer this Chinese New Year. Eastin […]

Before Christmas last December, I helped Darling call several Chinese restaurants in town to treat his business associates this coming Chinese New Year before we head home to our hometown to celebrate this joyous occasion. Some of these restaurants are already running high and almost fully booked as more and more city folks prefer to stay put in the Klang Valley during festive seasons. I called several restaurants under The Oriental Group of Restaurants as they have […]

I can’t believe how fast time flies. In just a month, we will be ushering the Chinese New Year of the Rooster. We are delighted to be back at Ti Chen, one of Saujana Hotels & Resorts acclaimed dining outlets to preview Executive Chinese Chef, Sam Lu’s sumptuous festive Chinese New Year sets. As this will be the first Chinese New Year celebration for Ti Chen in its new home since its move from Saujana Golf & […]

As the Season of Love and Giving approaches, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur is looking forward to host a Joyful Gathering for diners to have a memorable Christmas and New Year with them. Every year, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur endeavours to spread the Christmas spirit to the children at Stepping Stones Living Centre as it continues to play its role in corporate social responsibility towards the less fortunate. Founded in 1998 by Pastor Johnson, the Home was set […]

As the year comes to an end and the festive season looms ahead, it is the perfect time to gather with beloved family members and friends to celebrate. At Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel, you’ll have the choice to visit either TEMPTationS, Dynasty Restaurant (non-halal), Vogue Cafe and Gazebo by the poolside for a diverse selection of flavors to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas or to welcome the New Year. The takeaway gourmet feast specially prepared by their […]

One of our favourite hotels when it comes to festive dining is Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur. They never fail to amaze us with their delicious and sumptuous food offerings. As Christmas is fast approaching in just over a couple of weeks, let us bring you to a virtual preview of what Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur has got to offer this Christmas. It certainly feels like Christmas already with all the decorations decked up at Swez Brasserie, […]

Batu Ferringhi is one of Penang’s most popular destinations. Its long stretch of soft, white sandy beach is filled with a host of accommodation and dining options. When spoilt for choices, how do you decide? Travelling with kids, the most important factor for us is the convenience and comfort of the boys. Having stayed at numerous Holiday Inn resorts around the globe, we now have them fondly embedded in our hearts. The kids love the Kids […]

It is that time of the year again to feel the ambiance of a holly jolly festive. InterContinental Kuala Lumpur hotel celebrates this jolly festivity with a grandiose dining experience at all day dining restaurant, Serena Brasserie, and award winning signature restaurants Tao Chinese Cuisine and Tatsu Japanese Cuisine along with an array of festive gourmet goodies for takeaway. Get ready to be pampered as the gastronomic treats looms beginning 24 December to 26 December […]

Delhi born Chef Himanshu Roye will take your palate on an incredible Indian spice sojourn from 11 to 30 November 2016 at TEMPTationS, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel.  A refreshing Mango Lassi before we begin our journey to a taste of India.  Available for dinner only, diners will be able to savor a selection of meticulously crafted Indian dishes prepared with traditional spices masterfully mixed by the maestro himself.  Be sure to stop at the Live Action […]

You may have heard of D Empire Art of Cuisine during their tenancy in Main Place Subang Mall. They have since seized operation there and is now operating on Level 6, Pavilion KL. D EMPIRE Art of Cuisine Lot 6.33 & 6.34, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur 03-2110 6196 We were here yesterday evening to show our support to Chef Dallan Tan at this new place.  D EMPIRE is a European cuisine restaurant. Tastefully decorated to give diners […]

The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur is one of only few resort style hotels in the Klang Valley. Sitting on 160 hectares of lush tropical forest and gardens with a lakeside view, this 250-room hotel with two adjoining 18-hole championship golf courses is an idyllic haven for business and pleasure. The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur Jalan Lapangan Terbang SAAS, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Phone +603 7843 1234 Fax +603 7846 2789 We were here to review their All You Can Eat […]

Cat & The Fiddle voted as Singapore’s best cheesecake by TimeOut Singapore is now available in Malaysia! Cat & The Fiddle is the first online specialist cheesecake store in Singapore. It offers premium cheesecakes in 15 original flavours (in Singapore). Their cheesecakes are specially created by Singapore’s iconic dessert chef, Daniel Tay. Chef Daniel Tay is one of the most well-known names in luxury desserts in Singapore and is trained in the art of classical French pastry […]

Wellcome Seafood Restaurant has been around for some time in Sunway Mentari Park. Situated opposite BMS Organic and next to Mr DIY, it has recently been taken over by a new chef and been given a new facelift. The restaurant spots a bright red signboard against an equally bright yellow building making it such a breeze to find. We were there last Sunday to try out the dishes by the new chef Alvin Chin. Decors are […]

I was first introduced to Casahana mooncakes in 2013 when a friend presented a box to me during my confinement as she knew I won’t be able to go out to purchase them. I fell in love immediately with the beauty of their mooncakes and also the fact that their mooncakes are not as sweet as others out there.  Today, we received a special delivery from Casahana. We received 4 mooncakes out of which two […]

The Westin Kuala Lumpur presents this year’s Westin Mooncakes under the theme of BLOOM, offering exquisite and delectable mooncakes during this blooming season of love and laughter. Mid Autumn Festival is a time to celebrate love, health, longevity and great fortune. Apart from embracing the festival with delicately crafted mooncakes, The Westin Kuala Lumpur is presenting this year’s mooncakes in a refreshing and innovative gift box that allows customers to extend their happiness beyond this […]

Ayden is THREE! We celebrated his birthday with my in-laws earlier last week. We had a simple cake cutting at home followed by a pre-booked dinner at Regent Restaurant in Seremban.  It was my first time dining at Regent Restaurant here in Seremban. The place is really huge and it was full-house that evening we were there. It’s like as if the entire Seremban population dined there that evening  Thank goodness my sister-in-law pre-booked our dinner […]

Mooncakes are Chinese pastries traditionally eaten during the mid-autumn festival. It is also an occasion to strengthen the bonds of kinship, friendship and business relationship. The lovely people of Pulai Springs Resort, Johor Bahru is aware how much the boys love mooncakes and has taken the trouble to send some to us. Qing Palace Chinese Restaurant pride themselves with 6 exciting flavours this year comprising signature items and new creations like Black Sesame White Lotus Single Yolk, Jade […]

I’ve heard of Sri Petaling but honestly speaking, I don’t remember ever coming to this area until last Sunday night. I joined several foodie friends to try out the latest steamboat hype – sauna steamboat. I was surprised that the area is really crowded hence getting a parking spot is quite a hassle. After circling the area a couple of times, we decided to park in the building opposite where there are ample of parking lots. Moon […]

It was drizzling that particular evening during our recent holiday in Phuket so we decided to dine in the resort we were staying at – Holiday Inn Resort Mai Khao. There are 2 main restaurants here. J’s Cafe & Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner while Pesto’s is open for lunch and dinner. We saw that their J’s Cafe & Restaurant has different themed dinners every evening and on that Tuesday night were South East Asia Buffet […]

From 12 to 28 August 2016, TEMPTationS, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel will be having “Latino Fiesta”, an authentic Latin American dining experience. Spanish Guatemalan Chef Pablo Crespo will tickle diners’ palate with a selection of Latin American inspired cuisine plus a la minute specialties at the live cooking stations for buffet dinner only. Latino Fiesta offers a tantalizing array of indigenous dishes from the Latin American region.  At the Latino Fiesta at TEMPTationS, diners will […]

I was in Melaka last weekend for some work at Kota Laksamana. The thing about going back to my hometown but for work purposes means I won’t have time to go back to my parents’ place hence I arranged with them to have dinner together at where I was putting up for the night, at Hotel Equatorial Melaka. For dinner, we have a choice of having their BBQ Seafood Buffet at Rest House Cafe on […]

We were in Malacca last weekend and took the opportunity to drop by Yeast Pastry House in Taman Kota Laksamana to grab their latest collection of fine and delectable cream cheese creations in collaboration with Anchor Say Cheese campaign. Themed “Connecting with Loved Ones”, this campaign aims to bring people together over some delicious desserts. Yeast Pastry House No 9 & 11 Jalan Kota Laksamana 3/8 Taman Kota Laksamana Seksyen 3 75200 Tengkera Melaka Tel: […]

Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences is commemorating the celestial mid-autumn festival from 15 August to 15 September 2016 with a creative but no-frills integrated treasure box, loaded with festive mooncake gems. The simple yet presentable treasure box can be upcycle into a personalised container; perfect as a reusable item to store jewelleries and knick-knacks preventing wasteful practice of discarding mooncake boxes away. Eight flavours to choose from with 4 each from the […]

From now until 31 August 2016, diners can ‘yum cha’ over steaming baskets of piping hot Dim Sum at Dynasty Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur as they are having made-to-order all-you-can-eat Dim Sum at RM88nett per person and half the price for children from 6 to 12 years old. Dynasty Restaurant Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel Level 1, East Wing, Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail & Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. Contact: 03- 2162 2233 All the […]

There is a new option available for authentic Japanese dinner on a Saturday night as from 6 August to 26 November 2016, diners will get to indulge in Japanese buffet at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur hotel’s award-winning signature restaurant Tatsu Japanese Cuisine.  Tatsu Japanese Cuisine is a recipient of the Certificate of Excellence award by TripAdvisor and listed by Malaysia Tatler as one of Malaysia’s Best Restaurant for exceptional cuisine and service in 2015. Available every Saturday for […]

Ethan and Ayden’s favourite Japanese restaurant Sakae Sushi celebrates their 19th anniversary and they are rewarding diners with the Delightful Dine, Match & Redeem promotion where customers stand a chance to win some of Sakae’s all-time favourite dishes and bring home an adorable limited edition Sakae Sushi Plushie. We were there to celebrate with the iconic friendly green frog today.  Happy 19th Anniversary Sakae Sushi!  We have been regular patrons to Sakae Sushi way before I […]

It’s the season for sampling mooncakes and we had the pleasure to sample all 14 types of baked and snowskin mooncakes from Dynasty Restaurant (non-halal) at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur recently. Handcrafted traditional favourites and contemporary flavors of mooncakes are available at Dynasty Restaurant (non-halal) Renaissance Kuala Lumpur from the 8 August to 15 September 2016. These mooncakes will also be available daily for purchase at Mid Valley Megamall from 24 August to 15 September 2016. […]

We look forward to playground time every day. It is our favourite time of the day where the big brother plays with his friends from the neighbourhood while little Ayden explores and spends more time with me. Once the daddy is back from work, he’ll join us, taking over Ayden and I’ll get to go for my 2.5km jog. After I get my heart pumping and work out some sweat, I’ll play with Ayden again and the […]

Naughty Nuri’s, known for its “killer ribs and twisted martinis” which originated in Ubud Bali has launched Sunday’s “Snout to Tail Buffet” at its Naughty Nuri’s Life Centre outlet today. A brief background on Naughty Nuri’s: From a small roadside warung formed by the husband and wife team of Brian Aldinger and Suryatmi “Nuri” in Ubud, Bali in 1995, Naughty Nuri’s has rose rapidly into a global food destination with 12 outlets in the region so […]

The Morning After expended its territory to T6 Light Grey Mall on the 15th July 2016.  T6 Light Grey Mall, Sungai Buloh Out of their many outlets (there are several TMA cafes in the Klang Valley and even one in Penang International Airport), this is the nearest to our home so we just have got to go and check it out. The Morning After T6 Light Grey Mall, Sungai Buloh The exposed brick wall gives […]

Celebrate the beauty of Mid-Autumn Festival with friends and family, alongside the indulgence of freshly baked mooncakes by award-winning signature restaurant Tao Chinese Cuisine, available from 27 July to 15 September 2016. The restaurant houses six elegant private rooms. Featuring old time favourites and new flavours handmade individually, we were invited to preview carefully handcrafted mooncakes by master dim sum chef Lo Tian Sion. The season’s ten exquisite mooncake selections are priced at RM26 nett per […]

One of the easiest juice to make is watermelon juice. All we need is a blender to get a refreshingly sweet and hydrating thirst quencher. It is so easy to make that Ayden now makes his own watermelon juice to go together with his lunch.  We don’t add sugar nor water to our watermelon juice. We love it as it is – 100% pure watermelon juice. You may add water if you find it to […]

During our recent stay at Holiday Inn Resort Mai Khao Beach Phuket, we had dinner once at their Italian restaurant – Pesto’s. We walked by this restaurant countless times as it is located strategically with spectacular views over Mai Khao Beach and the Andaman Sea . It looked so inviting with the gentle sea breeze welcoming us that we made it a point to dine here at least once and we did. Pesto Restaurant Holiday Inn […]

I was cleaning my kitchen today and took a good look at all the gadgets I have in there. I don’t have many. For a start, I have a build-in oven that is not working. If I switch it on, the power in the entire house will trip. It has been years but Darling did not get it fix so I have been baking cakes using my rice cooker. I am not able to bake […]

My pretty friend Queenie (whom I got to know years ago through blogging) opened a restaurant in Kota Damansara about 3 months ago. Last Saturday, we took the opportunity to visit her and try out the food there. Double Happiness Kitchen No 22A, Jalan Teknologi 3/6D, Taman Sains Selangor 1, Seksyen 3, Kota Damansara 012-980 6286 The interior is divided into two section; air-conditioned and open space (I presumed for smokers). Decor is kept to […]

The kids are getting a little bored at home. We are supposed to go to Penang on Sunday but Ayden woke up feverish. I called up the resort and as expected the reservation department insisted to charge us one night cancellation fee. It is understandable as that is their standard procedure. However, after learning about Ayden, they transferred my call to their Manager on Duty and thankfully, he was kind enough to tell me to […]

Tea & Tattle cafe is well-known to Ipoh folks especially families with kids. You can see parents enjoying a good pot of tea while the children happily eating and playing with their unique teapots. Tea & Tattle has now landed in the Klang Valley with their first outlet in Damansara Uptown. The eye-catching yellow building is easily spotted from the LDP. As soon as we enter, the boys are drawn to the cakes. The good […]

There is a new place called Dataran Cascades that is set up to be the latest hotspot in Kota Damansara. It is just 4 minutes away from Dataran Sunway. It is so new that parking is still complimentary at the time of our visit yesterday. Cascades @ Kota Damansara is an integrated development consisting of retail mall, commercial and residential area next to Giant hypermarket and opposite Encorp’s The Strand. BRAZZO CASCADES LG Dataran Cascades 13A […]

For the second year in a row, my boys celebrated Mother’s Day with me at Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Besides good food, the other reason we chose to celebrate here is the opportunity for Ethan to participate in their Young Chef competition. There is no registration fee to participate in this competition. All participants have to be accompanied by two paying adults who are parents or guardians of the respective participants. Their sponsors this year are Nestle, […]

NY Steak Shack – famous for its succulent yet affordable steaks and burgers range is offering something new for the upcoming festivities: The Gastronomic Adventure. From 6 May 2016 – 31 July 2016, their menu is offering a new line up of The Sensational and Sizzling Sharing Platters, perfect for berbuka puasa after a day of fasting.  NY Steak Shack, Sunway Pyramid Ready to dig in.  NY Steak Shack’s new line up – Sizzling Sharing […]

Pearl International Hotel showcases their best this Ramadan through their “Sentuhan Ramadan Berbuka Puasa” with authentic and traditional Malaysian Ramadan food during this upcoming fasting month. My family was invited to preview their buka puasa buffet and I must say that I am surprisingly impressed with what they have to offer. Sentuhan Ramadan Berbuka Puasa @ Pearl International Hotel, Cafe 5 with whole marinated lamb served daily at the carving corner. Aptly named Cafe 5, it […]