Any Pandan lovers out there? Hands up

As a Malaysian, I grew up with this unique flavour - Pandan. It is mainly used for cooking for infusing aroma and colour into desserts and cakes, describing the smell of Pandan is quite difficult, it has a floral, sweet, herby and grassy aroma all at once.

I remember my grandma used it a lot in her cooking, especially when she made her signature curry chicken and tong sui and I remember mum making Kaya out of pandan which is hard work because extracting Pandan leaves quite a process, you'll need to cut it, blend it then strain it, sounds like quite a bit of work. Right?

Which is why I'm so fond of this natural extract I've found this Pandan Leaf Extract, it's 100% pure, natural and concentrated, it uses the latest green biotechnology namely ultrasonic and enzymatic extraction.


Bio Nutricia Extract Pandan Leaf Extract is proven to be packed with health benefits as well by researchers at Bio Nutricia Extract for a detailed review of their research it can be found here https://bionutriciaextract.com/pandan-leaf-extract-benefits-function/

High antioxidant
Cooling and relieve body heat
Quick energy recovery
Sports nutrition
Soothing and alkaline drink
Natural phytonutrient

With my love for Pandan, I've decided to add this unique flavour to my pancakes. These pancakes are light and fluffy and it only requires simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand in your kitchen.


Ingredients

Dry mixture
1 cup All-purpose Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
3 tbsp Sugar
1 pinch salt

Wet mixture
1 Eggs
250ml Milk
4tbsp Pandan Leaf Essene

Instructions

1. Combine all the dry ingredients and mix well
2. In another mixing bowl, combine all the wet mixture and mix well.
3. Add in wet mixture into dry mixture and combine well.
4. Let pancakes cook until bubbles form before flipping.


For more information about Bio Nutricia Extract Natural Pandan Leaf  Extract please visit their website https://bionutriciaextract.com/

Have you ever had that feeling of complete utter fatigue after a tense day at work or running errands? As much as I would love to drop by the spa or the message center, however, it is rather difficult to schedule things last minute plus I couldn't afford to go for a massage that often which is why I think it's a good idea to invest in a massage chair at home instead because nothing feels better than a heated back massage.

Recently discover the Ogawa Master Drive Plus. This massage chair is well made with details, it comes with ambient side lighting to help create the right atmosphere and mood, ultimate M-Drive Navigator paired with all new 7-inch touch screen display, this massage chair has elevated the dimensions of massage experience in the home wellness industry. It is also powered by the brand new high-performance M.5 Gen™ microprocessor and is equipped with 4D thermal roller.



A control panel on the front of the chair has a screen that shows the position of the rollers on the body. It also displays the strengyeth, speed, intensity and length of massage, so it’s easy to change your options directly or via the remote control.


That's not it, to ease the user, Ogawa Master Drive Plus has 23 pre-programmed massage sessions to alleviate stress symptoms, improve blood circulation, loosen tense muscles and indulge in more relaxation than ever before or have the choice to choose up to 500 personalized massage combination.



Did I mention its refined look that makes it pleasing to look at and it fits into my living room perfectly! The seating angle and position is really comfortable too and what's so pleasing is it can replicate an experts massage, starting from the back, neck, and shoulders to feet, calves, and hands, multi-directional 3D massage rollers convey unwinding concentrated and warmth pressure.

I really enjoy how I am able to choose which part I would like to focus on and the rollers reached all the sore points on my back, it feels just like a real pair of hands is working on me, I also like all my massages heated because it felt more comfortable that way and here's trick for a better head and neck massage, remember to flip up the headrest so the rollers can reach the sore points.

Ogawa Master Drive Plus has helped me achieve therapeutic muscle relaxation and increased blood flow throughout my body to promote good health. I could sleep better at night after my massage, it may be a splurge but definitely something worth purchasing it.
Available in Fox Red, Espresso and Graphite, Ogawa Master Drive Plus is now available at all OGAWA stores nationwide. For further information and to keep up to date with OGAWA World Bhd visit their website, official Facebook or Instagram

Whether you have dry, oily, ageing, or combination skin, moisturizing is equally important and it needs to be done! As our skin age, one of the biggest changes is the loss of moisture, its ability to retain moisture decreases, leaving our face dehydrated, tight and uncomfortable.

I've recently come across a great moisturizer that promises to lock in moisture up to 24 hours to keep our skin comfortable, soothed, and nourished with moisture and I can't wait to share it with everyone.

PRODUCT CLAIMS 

Murad Hydro-Dynamic™ Ultimate Moisture is a luxuriously rich hydrating moisturizer that does the job of keeping our skin quenched up to 24hours, it enhances the skin's ability to attract and retain water leaving our skin feeling silky soft and hydrated. Besides that, it also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.


TEXTURE & APPLICATION

Murad Hydro-Dynamic™ Ultimate Moisture formula is rich but it's light and fast absorbing this moisturizer that helps preserve skin and retain moisture, it is perfect for me especially during the night.

OVERALL & RESULTS 

I have really combination skin, my T zone is usually oily and the rest of my face is extra dry, which makes it so difficult to find a good moisturizer that provides long-lasting hydration and yet leaving my skin oil free. The Murad Hydro-Dynamic™ Ultimate Moisture is effective at repairing dry skin without causing irritation.

For more information about Murad Hydro-Dynamic™ Ultimate Moisture visit their website at https://www.murad.com.my/hydro-dynamic-ultimate-moisture

Just 3 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur, Malacca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's rich with history and culture, along with wonderfully preserved heritage and colonial buildings. Learn about the Peranakan culture, which started when Chinese traders came to live in Malaysia, at the Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Museum. Don’t miss the famous Jonker Street Night Market on the weekends, where you can find local delicacies and pick up local crafts.

Planned a trip with my friends for this visit, we decided to try out Riccarton Jonkerview Cottage Hotel. The space themed capsule hotel located in the heart of Malacca, it's just a minute walk away from the famous Jonker street and Red Square, perfect for those who would like to venture around town without driving around.









After registering, there is a shoe locker near the front desk, remove your shoes change into the pair of slippers provided before entering the premises. The common area is clean and comfortable, you can find a water dispenser on the ground floor and locker services to place your bags and luggage. There's an upper common area on the top floor, it's rather hot during the day but perfect for those who aren't up for going out can simply chill and talk the night away.




Communal bathrooms are available on both floors, for ladies only bathroom and men's only bathroom, it's available on the ground floor, all bathrooms are equipped with shampoo, body wash, and hair dryer.







Rooms don’t fail expectations either, the capsule is spacious and comfortable, decked with futuristic neon lights from a spectrum of white to purple, you can change the light settings with a simple swipe of some touch buttons, the capsule came with a queen size mattress with two pillows and a blanket. Guests can change the air-conditioning and tv settings as well and there's a mini safe deposit box for you to place your valuables.




Overall, it was a nice stay at Riccarton Jonkerview Cottage Hotel, the cleanliness was on point and I was really happy I could reach Jonker Street easily and enjoyed the night market, the only complaint I had was the pillows were a little bit too stiff for me and since the capsule aren't soundproof, it was really irritating when I had neighbors who didn't keep quiet in the middle of the night, that wasn't too nice, so if you're staying in a pod please remember to keep your voice down.

Nevertheless, this place is great in terms of pricing, it super affordable cause it's less than RM100 per night and it's really convenient to stay in the middle of Malacca town, everything is within walking distance.

Riccarton Jonkerview Cottage Hotel
No.3, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Taman Kota Laksamana, 76450 Melaka
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