BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR REACHES OUT TO CHILDREN IN NEED

In the spirit of volunteerism, 30 associates from Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur recently headed to Pusat Jagaan Anak Yatim dan Miskin Nurul Iman to refurbish the home and to spend some quality time with the children residing there.

Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur’s Corporate Social Responsibility program (CSR) for the month of September was championed by the hotel’s housekeeping department. The hotel associates arrived at the home at 9am, ready to assists in reparations work and to brighten up the children’s day. After a sumptuous breakfast feast prepared by the hotel for the children, the group of 30 were divided up into three main groups due to the amount of work needed to be completed for the day.

The mold stains on the wall were scrubbed clean before given a fresh coat of white pain, brightening up the exterior of the house. The second team repaired the gate outside which had been out of order for  some time and replaced the burnt out light bulbs in the house so that the children would be able to study at night without straining their eyes. The third team on the hand, focused solely on repairing the cracks on the ceiling which had been damaged due to heavy rain over the years.

The repairs and renovation works ended around 3 pm and the cake- cutting ceremony took place shortly after. The delicious chocolate cake topped with powdered sugar icing specially made by the hotel’s pastry team was a delightful surprise for the children.

The hotel also donated important household necessities such as detergent and soap to the home which goes through these items very quickly due to the large number of children currently residing there.

“We have always been a big supporter of the local orphanages and have been to several different orphanages in the past for our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes. Each and every child possesses great potential to succeed and we believe in doing our part for them” said Mondi Mecja, General Manager of Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Pusat Jagaan Anak Yatim dan Miskin Nurul Iman is located at No 5 Kampung Bandar Dalam 6/4, 51100 Sentul, KL, Malaysia. The home was established in 2004 by Ustazah Sharimah and has 75 children between the ages of 6 to 15 years old staying there. For more information on the home or donation enquiries, please contact 6019 261 9082 / +6016 344 2787

Cellnique Advanced Bio Renewal Masque & Skin Action Sebum Gel

After a month plus of using both of the Cellnique Advanced Bio Renewal Masque & Skin Action Sebum Gel, I am pleased with the result and it repair my skin tremendously. This two products indeed worth the purchase for skin savior. No complaints and only compliments which will not disappoint you. 

In providing visible results, I decided to used  it for a period of time to prove the effectiveness of the products.

This unparalleled scrub mask is formulated with bio-captured fresh fruit enzymes and acids complex. It works effectively in exfoliating dead cells, optimizing cellular renewal performance and deep pore cleansing, thus revealing a softer, fresher and healthier skin.

Benefits

• Promotes cell renewal

• Slows down aging process

• Exfoliates dead skin cells

• Lightening, brightening and instant radiant effects

Full ingredient list: Purified Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Kaolin, Glycolic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Papaya (Carica papaya) Enzyme (Papain), Phenoxyethanol, Trithanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Citric Acid, Pomelo (Citrus grandis) Peel Extract, Pineapple (Ananas sativus) Fruit Extract, Acrylate / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Potassium Sorbate.

The good stuff:

• Smells like pineapple!!!
• Pretty easy to apply
• Gritty-creamy texture
• Has little exfoliating particles
• Contains AHAs (did not irritate my skin!)
• Dries quickly
• Leaves skin smooth & soft
• Improves skin tone/texture
• Leaves skin looking radiant and healthy
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Skin Action Sebum gel is phyto bio-engineering formulation gel for all skin types to reduce bothblackheads and whiteheads on affected skin area without painful extraction. Please note that this gel does not remove blackheads or whiteheads but it help to soften the skin so the head can be easily extracted out. This daily maintenance gel also reduces sebum secretion, leaving the skin clear and producing smooth visible results within 10 days of application.

It helps to improve skin texture and control including prevent future breakouts. Yes, it is...

Normal to Combination Skin & Oily Skin. For dry skin please apply a deep nourishing moisturiser after using this sebum gel and only used on oily/ acne area.

Insert this code (MY010) during checkout in their official website (www.cellnique.my). And you will be entitled to get a 10 days supply of “No More Blackheads” Express Kit  when you insert this code upon checkout.

After using both products

Before using both products

TAG Heuer Football Fever Kicks Off in Kuala Lumpur

TAG Heuer Football Fever Kicks Off in Kuala Lumpur Hot & Fiery.......

The football fever is on in Malaysia! TAG Heuer is proud to be one of the very first watch brands to kick-start the highly anticipated year of football with the launch of the Football Fever at Suria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 7 January 2016. As TAG Heuer watches captures the heart of football and watch lovers, and in conjunction in a year of many football events around, this is a special event to kick-off the celebration.

During the event showcase at KLCC, the exhibition showcased TAG Heuer watches and football specially designed to celebrate the year of football. The event housed two very distinct activities for the avid footballer.

One of the two, the BATAK is a new innovative equipment for the 21st century. It enables the user to exercise their hand-eye coordination and movement by simply tapping the illuminated nodes as it lights up within a limited time frame. Scores will flash on the panel after each session. It is commonly used overseas to train sportsmen and in particular, the Manchester United football club when they trained with an orthoptist to improve the vision field.

Motion Sensor Challenge is another; it is one of the latest crazes amongst gamers and has the ability to transport players into a new desired realm whether on the Wembley stadium or fighting off dragons in a fantasy land.

Curated for the TAG Heuer Football Fever is the Spot Kick Challenge which requires the player(s) to score as many goals as possible against the opponent. With the Motion Sensor, players will have to play multiple roles as the midfielder, centre-forward or left-half-forward. No additional gadget is required, only your imagination and your ability is needed to score.

Hello Kitty Gourmet Cafe, Sunway Pyramid

Hello Kitty Gourmet Café is the first of its kind in Malaysia and fans are delighted since its opening since few months ago. Dishes that bear the character’s appearance. So prepare yourself for a cuteness overload! Located at the ground floor of Oasis Boulevard at Sunway Pyramid, 

Inside the café, you’ll find walls adorned with adorable Hello Kitty paintings that complement the cheerful, comfortable pastel chairs that of course, also feature an emblem of the White Kitty.

What about the food you ask? Well, among others, there’s Grilled Salmon with Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes and Hello Kitty-shaped Potato Slices, Crispy, Hello Kitty-shaped Aubergines with chocolate drizzle, Grilled duck and mango salad as well as desserts like Hello Kitty Waffles and Strawberry and Chocolate Churros.

As a fan of Hello Kitty, I visited the cafe just a few days ago. I enjoyed the photography opportunity I have in the cafe. Maybe due to the furniture colour selection to go along with them in pastel colours, it is now not so pleasant in look. The chairs are stained and it gave me a little bit of not so pleasant view and feeling to sit on. 

While waiting for your food to arrive do explore the cafe on both floors to see the selection of cakes, candies and macaroons available.

If you are taking photos of the interior, maybe you could be done with just one time visit required. Unless the food served are extremely good for return visit. I ordered the strawberry cheesecake, however, the quality got nothing to shout about. 

The advice will be better if they have their sofas and cushion changed or cleaned, so that fans may return back more often for catch-up or coffee.

Hello Kitty Gourmet Cafe (next to Caffe Bene)
Lot 083.F.6, Oasis Boulevard
Ground Floor Sunway Pyramid
Tel: 03-5612 7703
Business hours: Mon – Fri (10am to 11pm)
Sat – Sun (10am to 1am)

Dark Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes Recipe

Starting today onwards, I will be sharing on a range of liquor cupcakes from time to time. Now, cupcakes are not only for kids; it for adults, especially these liquor cupacakes. Believe me people! This cake is insane. It is hard to imagine how a chocolate flavor so intense can fit inside such a dense and fudgy yet surprisingly tender little cake.

For the Cakes
2 stick (225gram) of softened butter
2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
2/3 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 cups red wine of choice
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups cocoa powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
¾ tsp cinnamon
¾ tsp salt

For the Frosting 
8 oz softened cream cheese
¼ cup heavy cream
1½ cups powdered sugar
¼ tsp vanilla extract
a pinch of salt

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and place cupcake liners in 2 cupcake tins. Beat the softened butter at a medium speed in an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sugars, increase the speed to medium-high, and beat until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla. Once everything is incorporated, give the bowl a scrape to loosen up the stuck bits at the bottom.

While things are mixing, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl and set aside. Also measure out your red wine.

Add 1/3 of the dry mix to the mixer with the butter and sugar and beat on low until the flour is just incorporated. Then, add in half of the red wine and mix to combine. Continue by adding another third of the dry mix, then the rest of the wine, and finally the rest of the dry ingredients. Mix until the ingredients are incorporated together and the batter is smooth.

Scoop the batter into the muffin tins (about 3 Tbs or an ice cream scoop-full in each) and bake for 25 minute or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

As the cupcakes cook, make the frosting. Using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, whip up the cream cheese on a medium speed until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla and salt, and whisk to combine. Increase the speed and slowly pour in the heavy cream. Once added, whip on high for about a minute until the frosting is increased in volume and has the texture of marshmallow fluff. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

When the cupcakes are finished baking, invert them onto a cooling rack. Wait until they are completely cool before topping with a small dollop of the frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar. Store in the refrigerator – they will keep well for about 3 days.

Totoro Black Sesame Chiffon Cake

Ever since I came across Bento Monsters recipe on what she did for her kids, I fall in love with her beautiful work and her generous heart in sharing her recipe. Recipe I share from her will only be those I think I am able to do.

I love black sesame and I felt that it is easy to decorate this cake; that’s the reason I am sharing this. Being a lazy bum, I buy ready-made pandan or orange chiffon cake from bakery and I don’t mind a green or orange Totoro.

BLACK SESAME CHIFFON CAKE

Ingredients:
3 egg yolks
20g caster sugar
30ml fresh milk
20ml corn oil
30 g black sesame paste
48g cake flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder

Meringue Batter:
3 egg whites
40g caster sugar
5g cornflour

Whipped cream:
50g heavy cream
5g castor sugar

Method:

1.    Beat egg yolks, caster sugar, and salt over a water bath until the sugar and salt have completely dissolved, and the egg yolks are creamy. 

2.    Add in black sesame paste and milk to the egg yolk mixture and continue to mix them well over the water bath. Leave to cool down, stir in oil.

3.    To make the meringue, beat the egg whites with a mixer on low speed until they become white and frothy. Gradually add the sugar and cornflour in intervals and beat until stiff peaks have formed. 

4.    Add 1/3 of the meringue to the egg yolk mixture and mix well. 

5.    Sift in the cake flour and baking powder and mix to combine. 

6.    Fold in the rest of the meringue. 

7.    Transfer to a 5 inch chiffon cake mould. Tap against the table to allow air bubbles to escape.

8.    Bake in a preheated oven at 170C for 20-25 minutes. Remove and rest the cake tin upside down. Make sure it is completely cool before unmouldng.

9.    For decoration, beat the heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form. 

10. Frost bottom half of chiffon cake. 

11. Place a little whipped cream in pipping bag and pipe out Totoro's eyes.

12. Use melted chocolate to pipe on eyes, nose, whiskers, and details on its stomach. 

13. Make small incisions on the side of the cake for its ears. Use almond and dip the ends in as 'glue' and attach the ears.