Blueberries are one of the most versatile superfoods, you can eat them as is or blend them into smoothies or add them to delicious pancakes that both adults and children love. These nutritious berries are the king of antioxidants and they have been shown to directly increase antioxidant levels in your body. As many of us know antioxidants help protect our bodies’ immunity and from free radicals which cause aging and disease.

An easy and nutritious way to boost your daily dose of vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese and fiber is to have one cup of blueberries. A cup of fresh blueberries contains only 80 calories, thus making them low calorie and nutritious. Blueberries also contain prebiotics which are great for gut health. Prebiotics are important as they help feed the good bacteria in your gut which are known as probiotics. This helps maintain a good and healthy gut. 

There’s also scientific evidence of the role blueberries play in diabetes management, from the improvement of the metabolic syndrome risk factors like cholesterol and blood pressure to the modest lowering of the average blood sugar level. There is research showing that it helps in areas such as brain health and cardiovascular health too. 

You can get blueberries fresh, frozen, or even dried. Fresh blueberries are versatile and can be used in many ways, from eating them as is to blending them and cooking them into sauces, jams or compotes or even baking them in muffins. They pair well with dairy, meat and nuts as well as fruits. 

Frozen blueberries on the other hand are great as they are a cost-effective alternative compared to fresh blueberries and can be used like fresh blueberries. They are frozen at the peak of freshness, locking in their healthy nutrients. Keep a pack in your freezer and you’ll always have an easy and convenient way to add a pop of colour and vitamins into your meals. 

Dried blueberries are one of the most berrylicious way to get a concentrated tangy sweet flavour from blueberries. Dried blueberries are available 12 months a year and have a great shelf life at ambient temperatures; it makes them great for when refrigeration is not possible. There are many types of  dried blueberries, they range from freeze dried to tunnel dried and sweetened and juice infused

When it comes to blueberries, U.S. Highbush blueberries are the best in the world! Blueberries are native to North America, in fact they have been part of life over there for over 13,000 years! Today, U.S. Highbush grows over 1 billion pounds of blueberries in North America each year! An amazing feat and a wonderful legacy. 

To get these delicious and quality U.S. Highbush Blueberries, head over to major retailers like AEON, Jaya Grocer and TF Value. Experience the benefits from this rich and flavourful fruit today. 

The first item that we tested was the Common Man Caesar that's made with crisp baby Romaine lettuce and some charred Brussels sprouts, the salad is jazzed up with aged parmesan cheese for a rich, creamy taste. The silky stracciatella cheese, grilled chicken breast, sourdough crumbs add texture and plenty of flavor, to complete the meal that is perfect for a light bite, with a subtle hint of heat from the sprinkled chili flakes.  

Up next was my favorite dish during this visit, the Umami Mushroom Avocado Toast. Served with housemade toasted sourdough focaccia piled with creamy, seasoned avocado and sauteed savory wild mushrooms in a house-made teriyaki inspired sauce. Tangy red onion pickle, young pea shoots and a herb oil made from the kitchen’s herb trimmings adds a hint of freshness to this delicious breakfast staple that is perfect for any day of the week. 

Dedicated for those who are in need of a bigger bite, the juicy Smashed Burger will not disappoint! The patty is made with freshly ground beef patties that are smashed with bone marrow, cooked till it's crisp on the outside and yet remains juicy on the inside. Then it's served with toasted buttery brioche buns, a beetroot barbeque sauce and all the regular fixings from cheddar cheese to onion jam and a side of herbed fries.

The menu also features staples like the ever-popular Common Man Fluffy Pancakes, Turkish Common Man Breakfast, Chili Chicken, Beef Cheek Eggs Benedict and the Common Man Full Breakfast. All of which perfectly pairs with CMCR’s artisanal speciality grade coffee brewed by passionate baristas, using beans roasted at the famed CMCR roastery in Singapore. 

City Gardening KL takes the plant shopping experience to the next level, they offer a huge selection of plants all at one stop, there will be a massive 32 vendors in total that will be participating at their event this weekend. 

Visitors to City Gardening Special Edition lll will have the opportunity to receive a door gift sponsored by Gamuda Land & Shamrock Botanics, besides that, if you've been eyeing that dream car of yours, you get to test drive the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class by @cyclecarriagemy at their event too which was an incredibly fun experience. 

Don't forget to explore carnivorous plants from May's Nepenthes Malaysia, there are more than 100 species available, I've got 2 types currently and they seem to help reduce the insects in my garden, I'm not sure if it works this way but I notice there are less mosquito around my place too, perfect kan? 

Spotted the showcase of rare Black Cactus, these are not the ordinary type of cactus that we can see in any nursery, it was really eye-opening for me since I've always had a thing for cactus so I ended up bringing home one of them. 

In case you want to beautify your home or workspace check out these beautiful miniature terrariums, just like the tag line of City Gardening KL "The best way to add life to any space is to add plants" 

City Gardening KL plant market is the first of its kind in Malaysia and I just love popping by their event.

For more information about their event follow them on their social media

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

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/citygardeningkl/

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As parents, we want the best for our children. I want my children to study not just to pass their exams but to be able to use the knowledge they have learned. Many children are usually memorizing as this is what is taught to them especially when Miya is studying in SJKC, which seems to be the culture of Chinese education but when learning a language like English, memorizing can only do so much. Grammar is not easily learned and can sound forced if a child has memorized the contents instead of understanding it. For me, that is one of the most important goals, that my children understand what they are learning and are able to apply it to their daily lives.

The duration of each class is 25 minutes to help develop fluency and confidence in English without keeping them at the screen for long. Plus I love how there are reviews after class to make sure that the children understood what they have learned. Like learning any new skill, consistency is key; so that your child can maintain a good grasp of the English language. 

 If you’re interested, there are free trial classes! Children as young as 3 years old can start learning with 51Talk. They will be assessed by the teacher to determine the level of their English before they start the class. 

For more information about 51talk check out their 

Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/51TalkMsia

Website: https://en.51talk.com/

To start with their trial class, register with the link below 

https://www.51talk.com/landing/hwDLmalaysia_bozhu029.html

For my birthday this year, we decided to try out Sabayon an award-winning rooftop restaurant serving contemporary European dining with a twist of local ingredients. Reservations are needed at this restaurant, not sure if they do walk-ins, and a deposit of RM200 will be collected for the non-window seats while window seatings will be RM600. 

We opted for the three-course meal, we started our meal with amuse-bouche, I had beetroot with caviar but I can't remember clearly what he had but it had a crunchy texture to it.  

Next, I ordered the Foie Gras which was my favorite dish of the night, it came in just the right size, beautifully cooked, caramelized, and buttery, paired with lentils and a refreshing and sweet note of apples as for Ricky he had The Illegal Stroncatura Pasta which tasted pretty good acoording to him. 

For our mains, I chose the Wagyu Beef Cheek, the portion was pretty generous for a fine dine and it's well worth the money but I didn't quite get the taste of it, I wasn't sure what I was having, having that said the beef cheek was really tender and easily pulled apart. As for Ricky, he had the Canard di Bidor which is a 7 Days Dry Aged Bidor Duck with Braised Endive as a side & served in Sarawak black pepper sauce.

When it comes to taste, it’s very personal, to be honest, Saboyan wasn't as good as I think it would be, overall the food was just so-so but the presentation wise was really pleasing to the eye, as for the food it didn't really evoke my senses during the dining experience but the setting and ambiance were perfect for celebrations but I really appreciate the service, the waiters were friendly and attentive to every detail to the extent they took a picture of us and had it printed out for memory keep sake.