8 Exciting Reasons to Attend #PFNT Spring Festival 2019 @ Design Village, Batu Kawan

Happy Birthday #PFNT! This year 2019 marks the second anniversary of the publications of Penang Food and Travel (#PFNT), a Penang-based free magazine featuring Penang's latest deals for food, travel and happenings. To mark it a day to be remembered, #PFNT team is making a big crowd inviting your friends, family and yourself to spend the weekend together!

Not sure if you've seen numbers of sharing about the posters for workshops, live bands and other activities to be held in the event, or if you're somewhat confused, let me compose to you  8 exciting reasons (event highlights) to attend #PFNT Spring Festival 2019 in this March!

Trivia
Activity: #PFNT Spring Festival 2019
Venue: The Food Street @ Design Village Outlet Mall, Batu Kawan, Penang
Nearest Landmark: KFC Design Village
Date/Time: 29 March 2019 (Friday) 5pm - 10pm
                    30 & 31 March 2019 (Saturday & Sunday) 11am - 10pm

Get Right with Neubodi Malaysia For Perfect Bra Fitting 👙 @ Gurney Plaza

This would be an educational and informative post among the recents ones, hoping you all would spend about ten minutes to go thru, especially the ladies. Meanwhile, I'm reminding myself once more as I'm working out for this post, so it's about breast care with the correct way to put on bra(I was doing the INAPPROPRIATE way all these while damn)

Beep Beep, here'a a quick info to share, your attention needed!!

Just like some clothes, you must have some bras which you no longer find it fit on your needs, be it old or damaged or bra cup not fit, collect them and leave it to Neubodi to do the recycle work. Neubodi Bra Drive is highly demanding second-hand bras from you all ladies, happening nationwide till 4th November 2018 with the aim of eliminating wastage.

Neubodi Bra Drive happening now till 4th Nov 2018

I dropped mine at Neubodi store at Gurney Plaza, second floor.

Summer Afternoon Tea Party @ DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang

Life is about adding spices into the norm! Afternoon tea (also known as Hi-tea) is ladies' most-loved moment to indulge within, however, it could be extraordinarily joyous with little art workshop happening throughout. It's deco time on our favourite make up items, BB cushion! A smart Tai Tai in these modern days doesn't just indulge into the pastry but enjoy working on simple artwork too.

BB cushion deco and #TeaWithHilton at Axis Lounge

(Photo credit to Eros Si)

All thanks to the fruitful idea from The Butterfly Project(TBP) and DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, BB Beauty Art Deco and #TeaWithHilton was held last Sunday in this summer. I attended this casual meet up with the butterflies(aka TBP community members). Participants are all Penang Lang (Penangites) while the host, Tammy (Mamasan) and the team as well as Jessica (National Marketing Content Manager of Hilton) came all the way from KL just for this meet up, much appreciated!

"Lenglui Lenglui everywhere"

Candid shot of Tammy and me

(Photo credit to Eros Si)

Trivia:
Event: BB Beauty Art Deco #TeaWithHilton
Host: The Butterfly Project & DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang

Venue: Axis Lounge @ DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang
Date: 19 August 2018, 3pm - 6pm
Sponsor: Althea Korea (Petal Velvet Powder & Goodies Bag) / The Butterfly Project (Deco kit)
(Photos from the community photographer, Eros Si will be indicated)

5 MUST-DOs at Ramadan Buffet 2018 (In order to stretch Ringgit)

Replacing "what" with "how" to make up "You are HOW you eat" which kicks start for the following....
Apart of (boring, I think) dining routine include rounds and rounds of food, do you really aware some new, fun and practical ways to indulge into an evening of buffet presentation wholeheartedly prepared by the chef and culinary arts team?

Assorted Kerabu including flavours like Ikan Bilis, Ikan Kembung, Ayam and Sotong

Here's my humble sharing on how to truly enjoy feasting for Ramadan buffet themed "Sajian Laut, Selera Kampung Nelayan" at Lexis Suites Penang,  maximizing the value of Ringgit which you deserve it. To date, Ramadan buffet is not skeptically about Malay dishes but also fusion and wonderful nostalgia that held throughout the evening at the dining hall. (Roselle Coffee House, Level 1)

Enacting Wedding Tourism in the Food Paradise of Asia

I'm extending my love towards Penang once more!  Pardon me if it sounds bragging but I'm simply proud over the naturally-gifted quality surroundings and substantial development on this land.

All thanks to a team of passionate people who wish to outstand from stereotyping Penang as the food paradise of Asia, they are about to ractify wedding tourism into this bustling city. Ignited by Gochecorp whereas Penang Global Tourism as the firm backbone, Penang International Wedding Tourism #piwe is promised to be the first ever large scale exhibition in northern region of Malaysia.

Eight models dolled up in different wedding gown
Trivia
Event: Penang International Wedding Expo 2018
Date: 16-18 March 2018
Venue: Setia SPICE Convention Centre

你其实可以省掉一大笔的婚礼筹备费用

我猜很多人都爱喝喜酒祝贺一对新人之余也喜欢凑热闹吧。女生呢，更不用多说因为可以借着机会打扮美美去啊。天生喜欢这样的喜庆加上爱吃鬼的本性所以酒楼摆桌还是自家传统仪式的，我通杀！哈哈。不晓得有没有知音和我一样尤其对那位送嫁娘还是大妗姐 （我们当地称为Sang Kheh Umm）投入敬佩的眼光啊？感觉上他（她）张罗现场，在场的所有人包括长辈等等都是聆听他的指示办事。不光是口齿伶俐，很会pusing来说吉祥话，整个仪式就他掌控的呢

要筹办一场婚礼不只很耗掉力，花费也相当的高。不说你不知，其实当中一些步骤是可以亲力亲为的！剩下的一笔费用之于也是一个全所未有的体验啊。Floralsense Creation看准这个未来市场的需求而提供华人传统婚礼之习俗依照还有相关的仪式安排课程。开放给有兴趣的公众参与。由于在地是槟城的缘故，所以导师们所分享的都是和槟城文化习俗比较贴近的。


简介
课程：华人传统婚礼习俗安排
主办单位：Floralsense Wedding & Events 绿池
地点：Floralsense Creation 绿池 26P, Codrington Ave, 10350 George Town, Penang
时间：约两小时三十分钟
媒介语：华语及英语

少了送嫁娘的传统婚礼就像是少了那个核心在。这位阿姨就是槟城鼎鼎有名的送嫁娘啦，很开心她愿意抽空时间来给予分享。这位风趣幽默又友善的阿姨叫我们称她Marry Tan (想到“结婚”就想到“Marry”，这idea很geng咧！）她从给聘金的红包封开始述说起。

没有经过一番介绍我也真的不懂每个红包封的真正用途呢。

像不同籍贯的华人，结婚喜饼就不一样。这是光华日报副刊曾刊登的资讯。

原以为要配合课程主题所以就穿上收在衣柜里好一段时间的红衣裳，怎知竟然和Marry阿姨match到，我是不是有那个潜能做她的子弟啊哈哈 Marry阿姨也传授几个比较容易上口且带有押韵给新人的祝福语。

再来就是探索婚礼前该做的准备比如过大礼还有安床等。这位Jin Khun导师来自Love Sweeteners许诺幸福则教导在场婚礼筹备该具备的用品等。我本身很享受他解释每一个用品的意义！

比如这组摆橱的用品是女方与前辈或友人一行进行的。通常是在婚礼正日前七天至三天内进行。

喝茶组真的很美啊！要不要一杯接一杯？哈哈 最近天气热，喝茶解暑

光是这个空篮子已经有重量的，我就只能提到这maximum height而已啦。如果有放了用品的话，只有猛男才提得到吧 哈哈

课程的尾声就是和导师们还有在场的同学们合影留念啦。

课后感

这是我第一次参与类似的课程，新鲜之余也是看扩视野的好机会。在Marry和Ji Khun导师的分享之下，我认为只要好好投入去掌握一下，婚礼的筹费真的可以省下一大笔。送嫁娘可以给Marry阿姨学（已经可以省很多了吧，当然不是新人本身去学）。想咨询筹备用具的可以参考Ji Khun导师，不妨到他的实体店逛一圈，在D'Piazza 3 楼。他本身也是一名婚姻顾问哦。

Perfect Fusion Tea Break for Everyone @ Teel's Heritage

Tea time hour ladies, dress up for a #taitai style afternoon tea break.

Oh, those fascinating and sweet pastries are too much for you? 

What about fusion tea break that include western and also oriental pastries, here you go for a brand new and idyllic tea break moment spent in the afternoon!

Teel's Heritage by Ghee Hiang is an one-stop hub, be it brunch hour to fix your stomach, or hanging out with #jimui over tea hour or even quick purchase on Ghee Hiang's products.

(credit to Mei Pierce)

The daily fresh baked pastries offered in Teel's Heritage comprising of western and also traditional oriental pieces (since Ghee Hiang is pioneer in old school chinese pastries). It may sounds against to have tau sar pneah or phong phneah serving together with english tea, but sorry, the flavourful of these two gonna turn your mind straight away, especially when it's just out from the oven!

I had the opportunity to taste out earlier on and here's the highlights on Concubine Premium Platter you wouldn't want to miss out.

(credit to Harris)
Medieval Lacquer Box. An oriental-inspired sculpture storage box serves all the free flow sweet bites.

Rustic Cranberry Scone as a sign of British infusion.

Best to consume when it's warm, fluffiness inside is seriously to my own great liking.

PS: Alcoholic beverages are excluded from the tea set

(credit to Harris)

Chocolate Cocoa Brownie is the boom!

Rich taste of chocolate make you fall for it immediately, don't forget to have some tea to soothe your throat too.

You gonna conquer all over this platter

featuring
Tau Sar Phneah
Beh Teh Saw
Phong Pneah

PS: Mother's Golden Hot-Bake Phong Pneah is another boom to blast into your molar! Imagine that fragrant sesame golden custard egg filling inside, especially it's fresh from oven.

Parts of the instragammable interior of Teel's Heritage.

Save the location for your driving convenience

Trivia

Teel's Heritage by Ghee Hiang

Concubine Premium Platter - RM 78.80 (RM 86.70 after including 10% service charge)

Business Hour: 11am-10pm. Closed on Mondays

Address: 144-G & H, Burmah Road, Penang, Malaysia

Contact: +604 228 8177 

Facebook Page: Teels Heritage

Ghee Hiang Offcial Website (click ME)

Just off the topic...
The bloggers were so honoured to have a casual photoshoot with Harris. He is so much excellent that capturing some photos, click here contact him if you'd like to have great photoshooting experience from him.

Featuring the other bloggers, Carmen, Gaylen and Christina. 

Not to forget, some portraits of mine.

Thanks to Gaylen for extending the invitation

on behalf of Teels Heritage management.

Let's Beat Stress with Potatoes

People nowadays encounter stress easily from any circumstances, probably due to low capability in emotion management, in which believed to be partly contributed by today's urban era of globalization. Quick fix to distress would be workout/exercise, listening to music, get a listener or eating.

I'd recently found out that eating can really beat up stress within oneself, of course, eat appropriately with potato, containing highest amount of potassium (620 milligrams for about 148 grams of potato) as compared to broccoli, banana and tomato.

A brief about potassium, it is a chemical element in our body that leads to serotonin regulation. Serotonin helps in regulating anxiety, happiness and mood. There are people, particularly those with hypertension always seeks for oral medicine (supplement) to support, but potatoes are indeed the best natural source of potassium. Those from supplement is unnatural, after all.

Another significant concern would be carbohydrate, cared the most by the ladies. Truth is, a medium sized skin-on potato, weighs around 148 grams contains only 26 grams of carbohydrate. Carbohydrate is a key source of energy for muscle, workout maniac should have known that carbohydrate intake is also essential over the optimal physical and mental performance.

 One more thing, it's only about 110 calories for each 148g (5.2 oz) potato.

The sharing above is what I'd been exposed from a workshop "Healthy Delicious Dishes with US Potatoes" organised by Potatoes USA - Malaysia last weekend.

Grateful to have Miss An Jo, a practising dietitian for an interesting sharing session

about the benefits of eating potato.

During the workshop, Chef Audee Cheah was there to demonstrate live on simple cooking of delicious and healthy dishes with potatoes. Just off the topic, he is currently the President of Penang Chef Association with over than 28 years of culinary experiences in European, Chinese, Malay, Nyonya, Thai and Asian delicacies.

Nice posture, chef, 霸气十足！

Chef Audee used U.S. fresh potatoes and U.S frozen potatoes to cook four different dishes, even suitable for beginners over an attempt of hands-on experience, I suppose.

Friendly reminder from Chef Audee about the usage of either plastic or wooden spatula on a stainless steel pan. He's holiding a plastic one that withstand up to 300 degree celsius.

Russet potatoes were used for two main dishes, namely U.S Potato and Prawn Kerabu and Curry Chicken Stuffed U.S Potatoes.

U.S Potato and Prawn Kerabu

Malaysian unique fusion dishes infused with the local's favourite of Kerabu,

making it a healthy and delicious starter.

Curry Chicken Stuffed U.S Potatoes

Potato were cut half and as a cup to contain the curry chicken.

Just a few bites and you have got all the curry chicken inside your molar

For the frozen potatoes, Chef Audee gonna prove you to a big wrong if you thought about solely deep fried. Same as previous, there are two different dishes with frozen U.S potatoes. Suitable for all ages over a high tea or even cocktail session. I bet the kids would also love to eat more on each serving consists of balanced nutrient.

Kimchi Seaweed U.S. Lattice Cut Fries

Isn't it a great choice paired with some cider over a weekend getaway?

Chilli Flavoured U.S Potato Wedges in Lettuce Cups

Because cupcake is too mainstream, we go for healthier and yummier one!

Worries no more if you are blank to prepare healthy dishes with potatoes. Have a try in kitchen and you might be surprised over the great taste!

Well, after this sharing, I'm doubting about myself in cheering people, or simply manage to help beating one's stress, because I always regard myself as potato? LOL joke, man. Hope you enjoy and gain some knowledge from this sharing. Think potassium, think potatoes!

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Thanks to Mr Criz Lai for coordinating the workshop

Ayam Brand - Warm and Caring Platform for the Children

Ayam Brand is back on its annual nationwide Ayam Brand Community Care. This year marks 10th anniversary by Ayam Brand Charity Campaign to shower the love and caring to the charity homes and it has included charity houses of Penang as well.

Happening on a sunny afternoon, children from four different charity homes are all armed for Ayam Brand Junior Chef cooking competition, themed "We Care, We Are Family". They are in the team of four, each, proud representatives of Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya, House of Hope, The Cerebral Paisy Children's Association of Penang and Rumah Kanah-Kanak Taman Bakti.

Added by Mr Nicholas Nyeow, Ayam Brand's Marketing Manager, cooking competition like this is a great platform to encourage children's independent skills and self confidence, not to mention, instilling healthy eating habits. What's more, they would have a memorable and fun manner at outside of the houses, too.

The ingredients were all supplied by Ayam Brand and the contestants were required for hands-on preparation for high-tea food.

With thirty minutes of time allowance, they were all focusing to serve the great food in terms of presentations, taste and not to forget, the cleanliness during food preparation.

Contestant is  concentrating in plate presentation with sliced cucumber and carrots.

Spot a big love shape from the white hat? 

I was honoured to be one of the judges to evaluate the food prepared by four team of children. What I observed was their dedication and patience in doing their best for this competition. They are like none other than the usual children in terms of capability.

Coconut and Chia Yogurt Fruit Parfait from Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya

Monster sandwich from House of Hope

Tuna Salad Pasta from Rumah Kanak-kanak Taman Bakti

Contestants from The Cerebral Palsy Children's Association of Penang

 making their best to serve tuna sandwich

Coming to the most anticipating of prize giving session, contestants from Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya outstood with the delicious parfait. Second, third and consolation prize were achieved by contestants from Rumah Kanak-Kanah Taman Bakti, The Celebral Palsy Children's Association of Penang as well as House of Hope respectively.

The children from four teams gathered for memorable shoot

As part of the effort in community care, Ayam Brand distributes two-month supplies of the preservative-free canned products up to 60 charity houses, 57 across Malaysia and the other three to Brunei Darussalam. It is to extend the variety of children, disabled and old-folks' regular diet, in fast and convenient preparation.

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Special Thanks for Mr Mark James for extending the invitation
on behalf of Ayam Brand Malaysia

G Hotel 2017: Perfect Bed & Perfect Pint Challenge

In order to unveil a fresh new look to guests, G Hotel Gurney has recently completed a great makeover worth RM 35 million. This 5-star hotel in town is no longer strange to almost everyone in Penang as shoppers may always pass through the hotel lobby on their way to and fro between Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon Mall.

In conjunction with the completion of makeover project, the Marcom team from G Hotel conducted a little bit extraordinary this time in order to outstand from common happenings like food review. I was very honoured to be one of the six bloggers to be invited for 'Perfect Bed and Perfect Pint Challenge'.

Me with my freshly-pumping beer.

Personally, it was an awesome afternoon to spend and memorable one, all thanks to G Hotel for having us. It is, indeed, the time to reveal to you guys more about G Hotel, particularly, the suite room! And you know, it's somehow a cliche to understand more thorough on G Hotel through food review. G Suite, with only 2 units in G Hotel, is the highest room category for guest's ultimate luxury pampering. Make sure you scroll down to see more photos of the suite.

The event started with a meet up with all bloggers and the Marcom team under the lead of MarCom director, Christina Tan at the lobby and headed to meet the housekeeping team.

Mr Herry, one of the housekeepers did a demonstration of making the perfect bed in terms of neatness ,clealiness as well as efficiency. I was SO LUCKY to be the first challenger for both game.
but deep down anxious to the max.

Mr Shahril Seman, housekeeping manager of G Hotel Gurney and yours truly.
The allocation time for this challenge is 10 minutes with additional 5 minutes for those who need it.

 No joke, I couldn't even lift the bed at all!

The expert housekeeper, Herry

VS

The clumsy housekeeper, yours truly.

The result...

TA-DAAA!
hey, no la, it's not my work

BUT

as followed,

Hahaha! I should really consider to go for a training of making bed, seriously!

Messy bed don't care! Victory first!

Despite my messy finished work with an exhausting body, I would once again salute to all the housekeepers over the world as their job inclusive of folding bedsheet, putting up the duvet cover and duvet insert, finished up with 4 pillow cases as well. Thank you guys for the great effort to have us the comfortable staying!

 The bloggers waiting at the posh and spacious living room for their turn. Thanks to MarCom team for killing the time with us.

''Rasa Sayang" is so refreshing to sip thatsimply perfect for me who was exhausted right after completed the challenge. Best seller in the G Lounge.

A group photo include all bloggers, MarCom team and also the representatives from house keeping department. Thank you guys especially the house keeping team!


Next, we moved to Tree Bar for the second which is also the last session of the event.

It is the largest al-fresco bar in Penang fits up to 198 happy hour goers!
Tree Bar is indeed a great place to hangout in an afternoon. Be it shine or rain, there is a shaded section. Else, you could always sit back and unwind as well as indulged in beer and delicious food.in an open-air concept.


The competition started straight after Mr Danson Khaw, assistant outlet manager demonstrated his skillful pumping for a perfect pint. It is all about the speed and accuracy of pumping in order to reach the perfect foam level.

Considered not bad for a first timer, ain't it?

Here's the promotion list I've got for you all.

Jom la, Happy Hour la whey, BUY 1 FREE 1 leh!

For non-alcoholic mania, Cider Bite is absolutely your choice of beverage to go over there. It is the combo of beer and cider with a dash of Ribena, certainly the ladies' favourite, I suppose.

Cider Bite (RM 36/pint)

 Buffalo Wings - RM 29
Deep fried chicken wings with fresh celery, carrots and cheese sauce.

 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks - RM 22
Deep fried mozzarella sticks with mexican garlic salsa and extra virgin olive oil.

Currywust Sausage - RM 26

German chicken sausage braised in curry leaf, ketchup and spices.

Seafood Pizza - RM 36

Calamari, prawns, mussels, tuna and homemade tomato sauce with cheese and basil leaf.

PS: Most of us prefer this to Meat Lover's Pizza.

Arancini - RM 22

Cheese and mushroom arancini with smoked tomato sauce and fresh basil.

Spot that big tree behind?
Here's the fun fact, it is not an ordinary tree that you think of but is absolutely older than you!
'Albizia Saman' is 80 over years old. The locals call it as 'five o'clock' tree ('Pukul Lima' in Malay) as its leaves fold during the rainy weather and in the evening. Be sure you watch it live and capture it whenever you have the chance!

Once again, a group photo with all!

Although I did not manage to accomplish both challenges game, it was really a cool and brand new experience to me! I'm sincerely grateful to be one of the participants and got to mingle with the bloggers as well as the MarCom team in an afternoon.

For more information, you may access to G Hotel via
Website: G Hotel - Penang
Location: Click here to access to the map
Email: g4u@ghotel.com.my
Phone: G Hotel Gurney  +604.238.0000 (T)
                                        +604.238.0088 (F)
            G Hotel Kelawai +604.219.0000 (T)
                                        +604.219.0101 (F)
Trip Advisor: G Hotel Gurney
Twitter: G Hotel Penang

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Million thanks to G Hotel for having us and the MarCom team for the arrangement