by Bowie Cheong

TAI THONG New Mooncake Flavours & Mid-Autumn Set Menu 2018

August 15, 2018

Happy date with the moon is coming!
Mid-Autumn festival is approaching, it’s time to plan a celebration to enjoy the pleasures of family togetherness. Mooncake is a traditional delicacy for Mid-Autumn Festival, we need to have mooncakes on hand to gift to close friends and relatives, as well as to enjoy at our own celebration. Alright, let's me introduce the latest 2018 mooncake flavours, pricing, packaging and promotions to you all.

Keeping those traditions alive, Tai Thong has crafted its mooncake creations for two decades.
In year 2018, Tai Thong is adding new flavours to their existing extensive array of mooncakes while preserving that unique taste and quality of presentation. All Tai Thong's mooncakes are free from artificial colourings and flavourings, also certified HALAL by the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (JAKIM) and are HACCP compliant.

| New Flavours |

Yuzu Black Tea 柚子紅茶 RM19.50/ pcs

Yuzu Black Tea Baked Skin Mooncake, offers a citrus zest amidst the bitter sweet black tea flavour for absolute balance.

Snow Skin Chendol Coconut 冰皮煎蕊椰子
RM19.50/ pcs | RM11 for mini/ pcs

A novel blend of fragrant Cendol with a subtle hint of fresh pandan, equally delightful with savoury coconut paste gives you a different experience in every bite.

Mooncakes are typically gifted in tins of four, TAI THONG Premium Box has launched with the price at RM168. Besides of the premium box is functioning as a symbolic stylish gift, it also comes in a functional design features bluetooth speakers, jewellery storage and a tissue box!
TAI THONG Premium Box RM168/ 4 pcs

This Premium Box comes with 4 NEW flavours of mooncakes which is Golden Phoenix, Emerald Custard, Crystal White Lotus Double Yolk and Aged Citrus Red Bean.

Golden Phoenix 金凤凰

A medley crunchy nuts and chicken bits, coupled with the citrus tang of dried fruits give the sensational texture and delicious taste.

Aged Citrus Red Bean 陈皮粒粒红豆沙

Can't stop eating this as the smooth and delicious red bean paste highlighted by the zesty aged tangerine peel that gives a very delectable taste.

Emerald Custard 蕊蓉香港奶皇

It's Malaysian's all-time favourite flavour with mixture of fragrant cendol paste and creamy custard.

Crystal White Lotus Double Yolk 水晶白莲双黄

Savour the extravagance of double golden egg yolks, encased with fragrant silky lotus paste.

Don't forget their best seller and limited edition Snow Skin Musang King mooncake, a contemporary mooncake that taken to the next level with this luxurious durian. This mooncake is not sell in piece but selling in 4 pieces a set.

Snow Skin Musang King 冰皮貓山皇 RM98 (4 pieces x 70g)

A premium limited edition mooncake filled with pure Musang King durian flesh, it’s not taste like a traditional snow skin mooncake but more like rich, creamy durian meat encased in soft skin. The heady aroma of Musang King durian rushes out upon cutting this, perfect for the most ardent of durian lovers.

Kindly take note that all TAI THONG mooncake now available at TAI THONG restaurants, AEON, Tesco, Bens, Aeon Big, Sunshine Wholesale, and also online such as Lazada, Shopee, and 11Street.

Apart from the delicate mooncakes, Tai Thong has offer the fresh new culinary delights in Tai Thong Mid-Autumn Set Menu 2018. Diners can choose from Set A "Hot Plate Barbecue Fish"海龙皇蒸心蒸盘 priced at RM398++ (6 pax) and Set B "Hot Plate Barbecue Seafood" 虾兵蟹将蒸心蒸盘priced at RM598++ (6 pax). Both set menu comes with complimentary 2 pieces Tai Thong Mooncakes.
Well~ We had a scrumptious savouring of Set B (RM598+).

Hot Plate Barbecue Seafood 虾兵蟹将蒸心蒸盘

This Hot Plate Barbecue Seafood is literally a seafood combo that caught my eyes and makes my mouth-water, it is the main highlight for Tai Thong Mid-Autumn set menu this year.

It features a variety of fresh seafood such as giant grouper, mud crab, sea prawns, scallops, fresh huai shan, fresh beancurd stick, fresh pine mushroom, fresh abalone cap mushroom, and coriander. Using Tai Thong's exquisite sauce to make the broth, there are 3 types of flavours to choose includes spicy chilli 泡椒生葱麻辣, assam and milky 亚参和风味 and shantou salted vegetables 汕头酸菜味. We choose the shantou salted vegetables as soup base.

The fresh seafoods add intense flavor to the broth, it is hearty and flavourful with every spoonful enjoyed. Take your time to enjoy all luxurious ingredients in the pot and let it simmering slowly for an even more intense layered flavor!

Charcoal Roast Suckling Piglet 炭烧脆皮乳猪

This is a symbolically significant dish for festival menu, the Charcoal Roast Suckling Piglet is wonder, crispy on the outside with incomparably moist and tender.

Braised Abalone with Stuffed Fish Maw and Dried Scallop 鲍鱼瑶柱釀鱼鳔金砖

Fried Rice served with Black Truffle and Fish Roe 鱼籽黑松菌厨皇炒饭

Anything with black truffle will gives an aromatic kick to the dish. Usually when it comes to Chinese set menu, rice is the most unpopular dish. However, this fried rice is surprisingly delicious, fragrant and and has many ingredients in it. I like fish roe added into the fried rice, it make it more tasty and also colorful.

The unmistakably earthy rich flavor of black truffle is paired with everything, but it more often to to be used in western cuisine. What if make a Chinese fried rice with black truffle? Unexpectedly the black truffles add the unforgettable aromatics to this grainy rice mountain, bursting with flavours from a generous amount of fish roe, this fried rice is fragrant with the aroma of 'wok-hei'.

Charcoal Bun with Durian and Salted Egg Yolk 金箔榴莲皇

Double-boiled Snow Pear with Golden Fungus and Red Dates 金耳红枣炖雪梨

These 2 dishes were served as dessert to end our scrumptious meal.

Overall, TAI THONG Mid Autumn Set Menu will get more bang for your buck. The Hot plate if full of fresh and quality ingredients, the portion is generous enough for 6 pax. Such a great idea to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival this year by dining with family and your loved one upon Mid-Autumn feast, mooncakes and chatting away at Tai Thong.

Promotion of TAI THONG Mid Autumn Set Menu is starts from 1st August till 30th September, 2018.
Call 1-800-88-2338 for reservation.

TAI THONG restaurants location:

https://www.taithong.com.my/restaurants-introduction

For more information, menu and updates about TAI THONG 2018 New Mooncake Flavours and Mid-Autumn Set Menu, please visit

Tai Thong Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/TaiThong/

Tai Thong Website: https://www.taithong.com.my/

Tai Thong Instagram: @taithonggroup

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Aveeno, Soothe & Protect with the power of Oats.

August 13, 2018

Aveeno ® is the most trusted brand in U.S. for its use of natural ingredients. Since its humble beginnings in 1945, founded by American inventor and philanthropist brothers Albert and Sidney Musher, Aveeno®’s brand name was inspired by Avena sativa, the Latin word for ‘oat’, which is the key ingredient in Aveeno® products. Aveeno® believes that oats has the power to soothe, heal and even transform. By unlocking the power of nature through scientific advances, the brand has discovered ways to nurture and transform skin to an enhanced state of natural health and beauty.

The most unique aspect of Aveeno® are its ACTIVE NATURALS ingredients, where only high-quality natural ingredients grown in an ideal environment are carefully-selected and uniquely-formulated with the power of science to give your skin real benefits. Bridging the gap between health and beauty, Aveeno® prides itself on using simple, naturally-derived ingredients that deliver results. Good for skin and good for the senses, each Aveeno® experience is a delight, combining kind-to-skin formulas with light scents which are as gentle as fragrance-free products.

The skin is our body’s largest and fastest-growing organ which provides a natural protective barrier between ourselves and the environment to protect our body from infections, pathogen and harmful UV radiation. It’s also vital in maintaining homeostasis, helps to restrict fluid and prevents loss of moisture. Hence, optimizing skin moisture level is the key to healthy and naturally glowing skin. Associated with a long history of use in skincare, oats provide multiple benefits to all skin types, especially dry, irritated and itchy skin. It is also safe for babies’ delicate skin. Thanks to ACTIVE NATURALS, the Triple Oat Formula that is only available in Aveeno® products combined colloidal oat, avenanthramides and oat oil to create supercharged Triple Oat Complex that delivers up to 9X the antioxidant power.

Aveeno® Daily Moisturizing Sheer Hydration Lotion RM52.74 (350ml)

The unique formula with ACTIVE NATURALS Oat goes on feather-light to replenishes, hydrates & moisturizes skin for 24 hours, for velvety soft, powder like feel, healthy-looking skin.

Aveeno® Skin Relief Body Wash RM45.19 (354ml)

Gently cleanses and moisturizes to help soothe itchy, dry and sensitive skin. Emollients replenish moisture for softer, smoother, healthier-looking skin--even after you rinse. Dermatologist-recommended Aveeno® Skin Relief Body Wash is soap-free, dye-free, fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic, so it's gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Aveeno® Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion RM52.74 (354ml)

This lotion is rich yet fast absorbing and starts to work immediately to nourish and restore essential moisture, so your skin feels softer and healthier. The lotion for sensitive skin is clinically shown to relieve and soothe extra-dry skin.

Aveeno® Daily Moisturizing Body Wash RM40.47 (354ml)

Gently cleanses and leaves skin feeling moisturized for 24 hours. It's lightly fragranced, soap free, dye free and hypoallergenic, so it's gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Aveeno® Daily Moisturizing Lotion RM44.25 (354ml)

This nourishing lotion is clinically proven to improve the health of dry skin in 24 hours with significant improvement in 2 weeks. This lotion leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth and naturally healthy looking and is gentle enough for everyday use.

Aveeno® and Aveeno Baby® are now available at selected major pharmacies, such as AEON Wellness, Caring, Guardian and Watsons. For more information, follow Aveeno® Malaysia on Facebook.

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All New Laurier with New Style and New Look

August 11, 2018

Let's have girl talk!

Getting your period might not seem like such a cool thing if menstrual pad doesn't fit you well. Finding the perfect pad that works for you is very important, once you have the right equipment to provides you with the period protection you need, getting your period will become a lot less burdensome. The way of finding good menstrual pad may be a bit overwhelming as there are so many different pads in the market. No worries, I’ve narrowed down the search for you.

The long-awaited moment has finally arrived, Kao Malaysia launched the All-New Laurier, sporting a whole NEW design and new innovative features at Sunway Velocity on 8th August 2018!

President of Kao Malaysia, Mr. Masaki Fujiwara delivering his speech during the launch of The All-New Laurier.

Before the event start, there are plenty of photo booth awaits us. We can't stop to take photo at their instagrammable zones!

Apart from photo sessions, guests can join various fun activities such as lucky draw, in-store promo and stand a chance to win "Love" packages.

During the event, we were witness the debut of stunning All-New Laurier with a whole new packaging. Two tone color scheme on the product looks sophisticated. The new packaging of Laurier reflects a renewed identity of a product that is ‘Made with Love’.

The vibrant color and eye-catching packaging design to help easier recognised by the thousands of women, you can spot it immediately while on the market rack, especially young Malaysian women between the ages of 18 to 22 that seeks for colourful packaging. In addition, Laurier rearrange the packaging design elements into a logical layout which consumer can read product name and product description with less hassle.

The All-New Laurier is available in Perfect Comfort (Maxi & Slim) and Night Safe (with & without gathers).

Laurier understood that everyone has a unique menstrual flow, so the All-New Laurier sanitary pads feature breakthrough Japanese technology and innovation, particularly the Japan skin stress free technology with diamond surface and Ultra Absorbent Core. This innovative technology can instantly absorbs 2x faster and holds fluid securely within the centre of the pad to prevent back leakages, leaving skin 5x drier and offers women comfort and peace of mind even on the first two nights of their menstruation or heavy flow days! Wao... It is a fit based on your flow offers you the best protection and comfort!

Kao Malaysia champions the needs of the increasingly sophisticated and active lifestyles of women today, elevating their quality of life and sharing the joy of innovative products to maximize consumer satisfaction. Developed based on Kao’s “Yoki-Monozukuri” values, the All-New Laurier combines the needs of consumers with innovative R&D in order to provide every woman with seamless comfort during their monthly menstruation.

In conjunction with All-New Laurier product launching, a nationwide contest is happening now until 31st October 2018, stand a chance to win 5 day 4 night trip for two to Japan with own personal photographer to tag along and capture every Instagram-worthy shots of YOU!

| Made with Love Contest 2018 |

Contest Period: 8th August -31st October 2018

Awesome prize : 5 day 4 night trip for two to Japan with own personal photographer and consolation prizes worth up to RM30,000!!!

| How to win |

Step 1 : Purchase any All-New Laurier product worth up to RM20.

Step 2 : Capture a photo to show what “Made with Love” means to you and complete the caption with " I feel the love when…"

Step 3 : Upload your photo to the Kao Laurier Facebook page with the hashtag #LaurierMadeWithLove and tag us. Then try your best to get the most likes on your post to win!

* Terms and conditions apply: [https://bit.ly/2ne5N79]

Hurry up and join now!

For more information, please visit Laurier Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kaolaurier/ or Kao Malaysia’s official website at http://www.kao.com/my/laurier/.

It’s a new style for All-New Laurier, be prepared to fall in love with Laurier all over again. Starting your period is certainly not the end of the world and with the All-New Laurier.

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Goobne oven-roasted chicken @ Mytown Shopping Centre

August 06, 2018

Korean food lovers alert!

A new famous Korean food has just landed in Malaysia, Goobne is opened its first store in Malaysia at Mytown Shopping Centre.

Korea No.1 Oven Roasted Chicken, Goobne Chicken promoted a good healthy K-Food concept featuring award-winning oven-roasted chicken, which is contains less trans fat, carbohydrates, sodium and calories. Healthy cuisine is the new global culture, Goobne chicken brings a good healthy but delicious K food concept for whole family to enjoy.

Launched in 2005, Goobne chicken has become Korea’s No.1 oven roasted chicken brand in Korea by serving customers with healthier oven-roasted chicken, without using oil at all during cooking process. Goobne focus has always been on using higher-quality ingredients and unique cooking techniques to make great food accessible to all people, ensures safe and hygienic manufacturing facilities. Hence, it has further expanded with over 1000 merchants in Korea as well as Hong Kong, Macao, China, Japan and Indonesia.

The definition of word "GOOBNE" is oven roasted. Chicken served here is roasted in the oven for 13 minutes at 195 degrees without using a single drop of oil to conserve the original flavour of chicken itself. In addition, all their chicken is hormone free. In Malaysia, they are using 100% local fresh chicken, ensures 6 days supply in a week to maintain the quality, manu factor in most clean and safe factory with HACCP certified.

As "Goobne is always H.O.T.! (Healthy, Original, Trendy)" is their slogan, Goobne chicken contains less calories, cholesterol, sodium and trans-fat, yet crispy on the outside, chewy and juicy inside once roasted. Menu with a variety of tastes surely aims to satisfy every patron’s craving. Goobne Chicken also offers choices of whole or half chicken, wings in 8 or 14 pieces to match everyone’s preference.

This is my first time to try, of course i need a sneak peek of some of the best sellers. There are total 5 types of oven-roasted chicken with flavours ranging from original to the spiciest.

Signature Spicy Goobne Volcano

Whole : RM54.90 | Half : RM32.90

Wings : RM20.90 (8 pcs) | RM32.90 (14 pcs)

As the name suggests, the signature Goobne Volcano will give your taste buds a volcanic sensation. The spicy taste of 'Goobne Volcano' adds a special sauce based on Gochujang to the national snack offering an addictive spicy taste that spicy food addicts cannot break free from its charm. All my friends can't stand for the heat, but honestly it is not too spicy for me. Yay! I was 3rd prize winner in a spicy challenge before.

Goobne Korean Spicy Galbi Sauce

Whole : RM54.90 | Half : RM30.90

Wings : RM20.90 (8 pcs) | RM32.90 (14 pcs)

This is superstar of the dinner because it has a perfect balance of sweet and savory with a hint of spicy taste, definitely is a must-try for those who love spicy food but can't eat too spicy.

Goobne Deep Cheese

Whole : RM54.90 | Half : RM30.90

Wings : RM20.90 (8 pcs) | RM32.90 (14 pcs)

For cheese lovers, be prepared for a cheesy explosion of deliciousness with the Goobne Deep Cheese. The cheese powder is unique, it is cheesy with a hint of sweetness!

Goobne Soy Garlic

Whole : RM54.90 | Half : RM30.90

Wings : RM20.90 (8 pcs) | RM32.90 (14 pcs)

Try out the Goobne Soy Garlic as well to experience oven roasted chicken with crispy coating topped with the shop’s very own soy-garlic sauce.

Goobne Original

Whole : RM47.90 | Half : RM26.90

Wings : RM16.90 (8 pcs) | RM28.90 (14 pcs)

Roasted chicken with low trans-fat and calories, this Goobne original has a light taste as they puts out the oil and puts the taste without special seasoning to brings out the rich flavour.

Considering that the preference for carbohydrate is high, Goobne Chicken serves the rice and noodle menu including chicken fried rice with volcano or soy garlic sauce,Jjamppong Seafood Ramen, traditional Korean ginseng chicken soup Samgyetang and the basic Korean steam rice.

Cheese Fondue Chicken RM61.90

This is a very sinful dish! Sweet and spicy boneless roasted chickens on a bed of cheese, twirling the gooey cheesy around the chicken while heat up. Oh my god! can you imagine the hot cheesy covered the flavourful chicken in your mouth? It was so nice!

Chicken Fried Rice with Volcano Sauce RM18.90

One of my favourite among all. It served with a piping hot plate to our table, then pours the egg batter into the hot plate and become smooth fluffy omelette. The fried rice is flavoursome!

Japche RM19.90

Stir-fried glass noodles with sliced beef and mushroom.

For side dishes, salad, egg roll, soup, Volcano Cheese Tteok-Bokki, Japche and Oven Potato are available. Patrons will be able to pair their dishes with a selection from the beverage program including RITA (Goobne Special Non-alcohol Mocktail), soft drinks, bottle juice and tea. To end the meal on a sweet note, diner may select from dessert offerings - Green Tea or Chocolate Ice Cream.

Volcano Cheese Tteok-bokki RM32.90

A modern twist of Korean spicy rice cake (tteokbokki) that served with fish cakes, hard boiled egg and cheese. The noodles doused in a spicy, tangy volcano sauce and mix with the creamy cheese, it is so comforting.

Flying Fish Cheese Egg Roll RM18.90

It looks like tamagoyaki (Japanese roll omelette), rolling a various cheeses together with thin layers of seasoned egg, topped with generous amount of Tobiko and drizzle special sauce.

Rita - Shark Blood RM19.90

A playful mocktail you may try as this is Goobne special non-alcohol mocktail.

When you pull out the shark from the drink, it will dripping blood! haha~ just kidding, the blood is made from blueberry sauce. It is suitable for sweet tooth because i found out this drink is very sweet for me.

Everyone is aware of their healthy-eating style, Goobne oven-roasted chicken might be a food trend available to the adventurous and available to everyone at an affordable price. I love their best seller Goobne Volcano, the flavor tickle my tastebuds with heat. I was surprised by the crunchy outer layer with juicy meat inside even though it is oven-roasted.

Goobne Chicken (next to GSC cinema)

Lot L3-043A, Level 3, MyTOWN Shopping Centre,

55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.

Business Hour: Monday- Sunday 10am- 10pm

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goobnemalaysia/

Website: http://www.goobne.co.kr/

TAI THONG New Mooncake Flavours & Mid-Autumn Set Menu 2018

Aveeno, Soothe & Protect with the power of Oats.

All New Laurier with New Style and New Look

Goobne oven-roasted chicken @ Mytown Shopping Centre

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