AXA AFFIN - A Cancer Outreach Campaign with National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM)



With the busy lifestyle that we are having nowadays, it is getting much harder for us to really take care of our health.  Someone I know has been diagnosed with cancer some time ago, but thankfully, it was at a very initial stage and nothing serious. However, this really got me thinking – this is one of the kind illness that hits you without giving any notice or warning at all; but when they hit, it might be too late for some. This is not only about their health we are talking but beyond. These patients are being affected financially and eventually they might be facing mental distress too. It is an on-going process for these patients to seek treatment, and all these require money. 



AXA AFFIN is working in collaboration with National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) to support cancer patients, who are currently undergoing chemotherapy. NCSM is located in Tung Shin Hospital in Jalan Pudu, and the settings in NCSM grants optimum comfort where patients can tender care under the scrutiny of experience nurses. I’m glad that I could contribute to this good cause in a very small way – by linking this post of mine to their 110CancerCare website, I’ll be giving a cancer patient one-day funding for his/her daycare usage at NCSM Treatment Centre. 
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Taiwanese Cuision - Fong Lye @ Sri Hartamas

Over the weekend, my family and I decided to celebrate my dad's belated birthday at Fong Lye Restaurant at Sri Hartamas. I knew the place is going to be crowded - and I was correct! So I went and made a reservation for us.

 
Look! The menu is so so so so cute! LOL

While waiting for our dishes to be served, the waitress came with a tray of 4 options for us to choose for our appetizer. We've chosen the Fried Tofu in Thai Sauce and Deep Fried Shrimp with Salt and Pepper.

Deep Fried Shrimp with Salt and Pepper (RM 4.00)

The shrimps were fried to crisps yet not greasy. They were flavourful from the salt and pepper seasoning.

Fried Tofu in Thai Sauce (RM 4.00)
 
This is my favourite, between the 2 appetizers that we've chosen. The sauce was sweet and tangy; and it totally awaken my taste buds for the following dishes.
 
Tea (RM2.50/pax) was served while waiting for the dishes too, and I must say, the tea cups were so cute!
 
 
My stomach was growling while waiting for my food, and finally!!
 
三杯鸡 @ Stewed Chicked with rice wine, soy sauce and sesame oil

 
The very first dish we ordred - 三杯鸡 @ Stewed Chicked with Rice Wine, Soy Sauce and Sesame Oil (RM 38.00 - Medium Size). The chicken was so tender and it fell off the bone easily. The gravy was super flavourful - the fragrance of the rice wine and sesame oil along with the pleasant bitterness of the dark soya sauce - this dish just kept us going. The chicken made me consume extra rice that night. I couldn't help it, too delicious! LOL!!
 
Sliced Beef with Spicy Sauce
 
I'm glad that we ordered this - Sliced Beef with Spicy Sauce (RM 19 - Medium Size). The beef were thinly slice, though it is not super tender, but it has a bite to it and was a pleasant one. The sauce wasn't too spicy as my mom couldn't take spicy food, so we requested to make it mild. Even so, it was still delicious, from the chili and garlic in the sauce. Another dish that made me consume extra rice!
 
Claypot Brinjal with Minced Meat (RM 15.00)
 

The brinjals were soft and flavourful. It was kinda chunky in size, but this gives a satisfying bite to it.
 
Deep Fried Intestines

 
I wasn't really a fan of their Deep Fried Pig Intestines (RM 18.00). The intestines were tasteless by its own, and you'd have to dip it with the pepper salt provided at the side. However, I must say, they were fried to crispy and really made an excellent choice to pair with some chilled beer.
 
Cold Sour Plum Drink
 
At the end of the meal, we were being offered Cold Sour Plum Drink. It was served in a cute little glass. The sweet and sour of the drink definitely made our meal complete. Our bill of the night came to a total of RM 132.35 for 4 pax with 4 dishes. Expensive? Some might say yes, but I'd say it is worth the money.
 
 
Address: No 9, GF, Plaza Prismaville, Jalan 19/70, Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
 
Telephone: +603-6201-7998

asian, Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur,
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A Miracle to the Skin - Mireica® Nutri Peau

Thanks to Betsy from LiveLife, I was given a opportunity to try out the Mireica® Nutri Peau. Before I start comparing the results of Mireica on me, let me give you some brief information on the product.


What is Mireica?

Mireica is developed by a Swiss biotech company LiveLife Biosciences AG. Developed by a group of people who have more than 15 years experience in internal skincare, Mireica® Nutri Peau is the first and only skin supplement that helps revitalize skin stem cells to promote skin rejuvenation.


It is suitable for women, men and children of all ages, and it helps to improve:

  • the skin's hydration
  • tone
  • firmness
  • vitality
  • youthfulness
  • reduce fine lines



I have very very bad skin - as I would say. I have open pores, uneven skin tone, acne scars....and recently I realised that my fine lines have started to appear. Well, I guess these are the few things that you can't escape when you start to age. Haizzz~~~~


There are 30 sachets in a box, which is equivalent to one month supply. It is in powder form, and you could add in either cold water or room temperature water.


It will start to get freezy once you add water to it. It kinda taste like a freezy fruit juice - a slight sweetness. Personally, I'd prefer to add room temperature water - as I find that adding cold water makes it too freezy and starting to taste like ENO (something that I dislike A LOT!). However, by adding in room temperature water, it is not as freezy as adding cold water and taste way better.

CAUTION: Photos below MIGHT make you lost some appetite... some apologies =p

Right Cheek
 
Left Cheek

Although it's not that obvious, but the acne scars and pigmentations have lightened a little. Since, it only been a month, I don't really expect to see a vast difference on my skin. Personally, I feel that I can see more difference on my right face than my left.
 
Would I consider to consume the product in the long run? I most probably would. Although it is price at RM178 per box, but I'd say it is still worth giving it a try.



Beauty, collagen drink, Mireica,
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Komugi @ Paradigm Mall

Cakes and coffee - one of those things that I could not live without. I've been to Komugi branch in Pavillion (before the name was changed to "Komugi"). I did not try their cakes and/or pastries during my first visit.
 



I like the concept of the branch's open concept. It is bright and welcoming.

 
Their menu - which they change from time to time.


Hanjuku Cheese

Hanjuku Cheese
 
Hanjuku means half-boiled. Hence, you can expect the cake to be moist in the middle. The cake is cheesy (yummeh!!) and really moist. Though it is small in size, but the portion is just nice, so you don't feel its too heavy at the end.


Green Tea Namachoco Sand

Green Tea Namachoco Sand
 
There are 2 flavours of the namachoco - Green Tea and Chocolate. Namachoco is a ganache, a mealty cream chocolate. The cake was soft and moist and the chocolate was not too sweet. It has the pleasant bitterness that green tea normally has. I really dislike chocolates that are overly-sweet - still prefer them to be bitter or bitter-sweet.

 
 
With cakes, of course you'll need to have coffee to go with it. The coffee in Komugi has nothing much to shout about, but is a ok coffee.
 
** The shop is located at Ground Floor, nearby Giordano and Italiannies.
 

bakery, dessert, Outing,
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Basil Thai Nudle Bar @ Bangsar Village

When it comes to Thai food, I could hardly say "No" to it. So, when my mom suggested to try out Basil Thai Nudle Bar at Bangsar Village, I was so excited. P/s: I have yet to try out this Thai restaurant.
 

Pineapple Fried Rice
 
The pineapple fried rice was not too bad. The rice was flavourful (though some might say it doesn't have enough pineapples in it), and the cashews added the nutty flavours to the rice - which I always love!

Clear Tomyum Soup
 
The tomyum soup was ok, flavour wise. It was really spicy, and I totally love the spiciness in it! 

 
Some condiments to go with the food - if you think it is not spicy enough. I would recommend to add some chili paste into the fried rice - spice it up a little to keep your appetite going!

Sticky Mango Rice with Coconut Milk
 
Not the best sticky mango rice that I've had. Personally, I think it doesn't have enough of sweetness to it. It's always satisfying to have something sweet after having some spicy food for a meal.
 
 
Address:
G10, Ground Floor,
Bangsar Village
 
Telephone:
03-2287-8708

asian, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur,
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Three Little Pigs & The Big Bad Wolf @ Bangsar Village I

I'm sure most of you have heard the story about 3 little pigs and the big bad wolf - so are you the 3 little pigs? Or the big bad wolf? Fret not, this post is not about this children story. I'm talking about the Three Little Pigs & The Big Bad Wolf at Bangsar Village I. It is located inside the Village Grocer. As the name suggested, they serve pork in almost every dishes on their menu. So if you are a pork lover, this is THE PLACE for you. However, if you are not that much of a pork lover, no worries! They do have non-pork options on the menu.

 



 
I need my coffee fix - daily! So I go ahead and ordered their long black.

The Wolf's Favourite (RM 29)

This is their signature dish - The Wolf's Favourite (RM29). It is a carbonara with crispy bacons, some pork and top with a poached egg sprickled with some cheese. The carbonara was cheesy and creamy! The bacons gave some texture to the dish and the runny egg added some creaminess to it.


 
Look at the yolk above! Does it just look perfectly beautiful?!! OMG~~~

 
I'm So Hungry I Could Eat a Wolf (RM 28)

My cousin Liza ordered their breakfast and the portion is really huge - at least from a girl's point of view. The scrambled eggs were nice and moist, the mushroom was sauteed to perfection (mind you, some restaurant just serve almost bland sauteed mushroom), the hashbrown was fried to crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. There is a pork patty (right underneath the hash), which was seasoned to perfection.

Pork Lover's Aglio e Olio (RM 27)
 
I order the Pork Lover's Aglio e Olio (RM 27). Though not a big fan of meatballs, but the word "Char Siew" on the menu attracted me. I've always been careful when ordering aglio olio, as there were too many past experiences that they were just dry and tasteless. However, their aglio olio is just the opposite. The noodles were seasoned nicely, and saltiness of the pork added the extra flavors to the dish. 

Crispy Soft Shell Crab
 
Cousin Lina wasn't a fan of pork, so she ordered the Spaghetti with Crispy Soft Shell Crab and Salmon Roe (pardon me as I wasn't quite sure of the name on the menu). The Spaghetti was drizzled with rich sesame dressing, the soft shell crab was fried to crispy, and the salmon roe was was delicious. 

Chocolate Cake with Banana and Nuts
 
What is a meal without some mouth-watering dessert? The chocolate cake wasn't too sweet and I love the bananas in between the cake. Besides that, the nuts gave the cake some nutty-flavor which was so addictive, I felt that personally!
 
 
So...are you the little pigs that come out to play when the sun shine? Or the big bad wolf when the sun goes down?
 
** Their operation hours are Monday to Sunday, 9AM to 11 PM.
 
Address:
 
Ground Floor, Bangsar Village 1,
59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 
Tel:  +603-2283 2270

 

Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Outing,
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Restaurant Curry Fish Head @ PJ

My parents and I came across a curry fish head restaurant in the Seapark area, and decided to give it a try. It is located next to the famous Sunrise Duck Rice in Seapark.

 
 
When we arrived, the place was already crowded. Fortunately, we were able to find a table near the entrance and quickly we made our order.

Curry Fish Head 

 
The curry was flavorful and the fish head was cooked to tender. It doesn't have that strong spices as you would find in an Indian fish head curry, but the gravy was really delicious that I could have just eat it with plain white rice.


 Beancurd Stuffed with Meat
 
I was a little disappointed when they served the beancurd. Purely because the it is just a few beancurd balls in a bowl of soup. I was expecting something more. However, the flavor wasn't too bad. The meat was seasoned nicely and goes quite well with the beancurd.

Claypot Pork Belly with Dried Chili and Salted Fish
 
The pork belly was just so-so, in fact, I had better pork belly in other restaurants. The pork was a little dry and did not have an even layer of fat and lean meat. Also, I could hardly taste the salted fish too.

Stir Fried Vege with Fermented Bean Curd
 
Another dish that has nothing much to shout about. I could hardly taste the fermented bean curd, as I would have expected. 

Jelly with Wolfberries
 
I'm not really a big jelly person, hence, I did not really had much of it. I took a mouth of it, and felt it was a little too sweet for my liking.
 


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