One of the staples in my kitchen has got to be Chili Sauce, Tomato Sauce, and Oyster Sauce, these essential sauces make cooking at home a breeze. My all-time trusted brand has to be Kimball, a home-grown that was established in the 1970s. Kimball is well known for its range of authentic sauces and spaghetti. It is made with high quality ingredients under stringent production guidelines. Kimball products are of international standards and is known for its consistency in taste that spans across decades.

The Kimball range now includes other products such as dry pasta, pasta sauces, mayonnaise, beans and peas. Kimball offers the flavorsome variety in a smart and convenient way through its range of quality products. The products offer the great tasting dining experiences. Hence, making each meal extra special with Kimball.

Upon receiving the Kimball Kompen Gaya Malaysia recipe, I decided to create Kimball Grilled BBQ Chicken Chop.

INGREDIENTS

4 pieces chicken thigh (boneless and flattened with mallet)

2 tbsp cooking oil

1 large onion, diced

1 ½ cups mushrooms, sliced

Ingredient A (Mix well)

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

¼ cup Kimball BBQ Sauce

2 tbsp cooking oil

Ingredient B (Stir well)

½ cup Kimball BBQ Sauce

2 tbsp Kimball Tomato Sauce

300ml water

Method

#1 Season chicken with Ingredient A and set aside for 10 minutes.

#2 Cook chicken on a grill pan over medium heat for 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate.

#3 Next, heat oil, add onions, and mushroom. Cook until soft.

#4 Add Ingredient B and simmer for 5 minutes.

#5 Serve gravy with grilled chicken.

Kimball products are easily found in major hypermarkets, online shops, and many more. So hurry up and try out these recipes https://kimball.com.my/recipe.html menu planning will be a thing of the past once you take a look at these interesting recipes,

Visit Kimball Malaysia facebook page or Kimball website https://kimball.com.my/ for more information.

#KompemGayaMalaysia #GayaMalaysia

Who loves fragrances like I do?

This Christmas I really wanted to treat myself to a new fragrance, I've always loved fruity scents but as I grew a lil older, I thought why not find something richer but still carries a hint of sweetness?  I think now I can appreciate it more than I did then, That's where I fell in love with the Elizabeth Arden Untold Luxe Fragrance.

First of all, I love the details on the bottle, it came in a vintage bottle which is something that I'll love, Elizabeth Arden Untold Luxe Fragrance has a rich sweetness with a whole lot of sexiness with listed notes of pink pepper, whispers of cinnamon, and generous floral brushstrokes that envelop this voluptuous amber composition. This fragrance is very long-lasting, it literally doesn't go away, perfect for our humid weather in Malaysia. 

If you're looking for fragrances, I highly recommend you to get it from PerfumeStore.my because it's really affordable, it's authentic, trust me original items are usually not that "cheap" so if you'll want to save yourself from skin irritations or allergies go get the authentic ones, I'm a return customer from PerfumeStore.my so I can vouch that they are all real! 

City Gardening Mini Fair - Christmas Market held by City Gardening KL at The Linc KL is taking place from 10am to 8pm on 18th December to 20th December 2020 and here's my review of this amazing event that promotes safe, eco-friendly sustainable urban gardening at home, it's one event plant lovers can come together to learn more about gardening be it for your plant or your edible greens, connect with like-minded people and shop for various gardening products and plants from homegrown sellers. Admission is free and it's fun for all ages but it's best to leave the vulnerable ones at home. 

I do understand COVID-19 is still among us as much as we would like to enjoy ourselves, it's important to follow the recommended SOP guidelines at the event, so please put on your mask, bring your own sanitizers, scan the QR before you enter, and practice social distancing.

p/s to make it friendly for mother nature please bring along your own bags as well. 

City Gardening Mini Fair is a place where all plant lovers can come together to shop, trade, exchange advice, meet like-minded people, and shop for various gardening products and plants. 

Find out more about City Gardening Mini Fair held by City Gardening KL on their social media

 FB Page https://www.facebook.com/CityGardeningKL/

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

ACTIVITIES 

It is my first time attending a plant swap and I was really excited, this activity is organized by Plant Exchange by Plant Swag, if you love plants too, come join in the big family on their FB group Plant Swag (Swap/Gift), it was RM5 to adopt a new plant and so I did that, got myself my first edible plant - Brazillian Spinach. I also had so much fun learning from the people in the group, they were very nice to share more gardening tips to newbies like me, my hopes are high for starting my edible garden, let's keep my fingers crossed. 

Art Market Malaysia has collaborated with City Gardening Mini Fair to showcase botanical paintings by artist with disabilities, they are located at the event space on level 2, the paintings were lovely, do give them the support they need, I think they make great Xmas gifts. 

VENDORS

If you're an avid plant collector and love collecting rare and unusual plants, you'll love Greenplants Mellor and Zhanarin Flowers, both stores have brought their collection of rare plants, priced reasonably.

WAS IT WORTH IT?

Oh yes! For a plant love like myself, I had so much fun here, parking at The Linc KL was a breeze but I came earlier to avoid the crowds, so try to avoid lunch and dinner hours. The prices of plants are relatively good value, I was blown away with some rare finds like, overall I enjoyed myself very much City Gardening Mini Fair by City Gardening KL and I can't wait to come to their 2nd edition, I hope they will be able to bring together more trendy gardening stores, see what surprises are there for me. 

After a few months of visiting my favorite aesthetic center Monette Ansley Clinic, some of those pigments are finally gone with the Pico Laser Treatment suggested by Dr. Adam. Dr. Adam and team have been really supportive throughout my journey, they've kept me motivated to do my treatments frequently to achieve the desired results I want. 

If you miss out on my previous post on Monette Ansley Clinic click here and check out the Sculptra treatment I did there but this post will be dedicated to my Pico Laser Treatment. 

What is Pico Laser? 

Pico Laser is a non-invasive and non-surgical laser treatment of skin focusing only on the problem area and without damaging or hurting any other part of the skin. It's perfect for treating pigments, melasma, and freckles. Pico Laser uses ultra-short pulses of energy that are emitted focusing on the problem area. These ultra-short pulses breakdown the pigments under the skin, collagen production starts and it helps to rejuvenate the skin. 

Procedure 

Each treatment takes around 45minutes, this is a great lunchtime procedure because there will be no downtime after the laser. The first step was cleansing of the skin, next a layer of exfoliator was applied before we started our pain-free Pico laser, no numb cream is given, and to be honest, I don't feel the pain at all, the sound of the laser might be intimidating but once you get the hang of it you'll be fine. Finally, each treatment is ended with a 15 minutes mask time.

How to care for your skin after Pico Laser? 

Sun protection is a must, choose one that has at least SPF 15 and I reapply mine throughout the day with a powdered SPF. Besides that, I also use Monette Ansley Clinic Hydrating Serum, the serum is super concentrated, only a drop is needed for my entire face, the effect is super moisturizing which is perfect for my skin after the laser treatment. 

Results 

I would say the results are highly effective for a 3 months visit, in total I had 6 treatments done, twice a month. My before and after picture will do the talking better than my words, just zoom in and you can do your judgment. 

A lot of pigments were removed during the treatment with no side effects and the entire treatment was pain-free. I feel so confident with my bare skin now I hardly put on any makeup if it's not needed. 

If you've been on a battle with skin problems like pigmentation, melasma, freckles, and acne scars. I high recommend Dr. Adam and his team at Monette Ansley clinic, discuss your expectations with Dr. Adam, and follow his recommendation, you will be impressed with the outcome later on. 

I know Halloween is not popular in Malaysia but it always had a special meaning to me, I've been celebrating it with my family for ages because of CMCO this year I've chosen to stay in because home is the safest place to be right now but that doesn't mean I have to give up my celebration, I've decided to throw an unforgettable Halloween Party with my kids and I'm so excited to share my party ideas. 

Balloon Buzz has been around for ages, I remember seeing them when I was just a teenager, they offer a great variety of different balloons from latex, foil to letters, number, and shaped balloons, Ballon Buzz has everything you need to create a unique party, there are 12 branches across Klang Valley, with pick up services and delivery services, you can check them out here. 

I decided on my party pretty late which left me with 10 days to prepare and I'm glad Balloon Buzz is there to help me out, gave them the color schemes I planned so we've created an orange and black Halloween Balloon Arch and intertwined the arch with spider web, giving it a Halloween look.

Hi loves, I'm back with another aesthetic post, and this time I've just tried out Clatuu aka Cryolipolysis at Dr. Chong Clinic in TTDI with Dr Jo Ey. 

I have a lot of stubborn fats & flab in my tummy area, even before I got pregnant. I needed a little helping hand with those stubborn little fatty pockets that just wouldn’t budge! My flabby arms have been around with me for as long as I can remember and I hate them, I used to be quite plump/fat but I started to go on a diet to reduce my weight and I did lost weight but what I did not achieve is the fat deposits on my arms when Clatuu was introduced to me I was totally hooked by the idea. 

What is CLATUU?

Clatuu is a non-invasive, advanced technology that uses extreme cooling method to kill off our fat cells. Our fat cells are exposed to a cold temperatures at -9 °C, the fats will be forced into programmed cell death (apoptosis) and then being removed from the body over 2-3 months without affecting the surrounding skin, tissues and muscles. 

Which is why Clatuu is a great procedure to opt for you if you a specific stubborn area you'll like to sculpt for instance your love handles, muffin top, inner or outer thighs, and flabby arms. 

How is it done?

Before the procedure, my measurements were taken and the area will be cleaned properly next a cool gel sheet that protects my skin from frostbite is placed on my arms before the handpiece is applied onto the treatment area with suction force applied. The targeted fats will be sucked into the handpiece and the cooling process begins for an hour. 

My experience

I'm so glad the treatment was painless, I only felt a slight pinch for the first minute when the machine starts sucking the fat other than that no pain at all. After the treatment, my skin was flaring red, I had to hide my arms for a week, I didn't feel pain after the procedure but I felt the numbing and tender of the area for a few days. I was given some painkillers but I didn't have to consume them because I didn't feel any pain. 

I can't wait to see my result next month, will update my final look in this blogpost so stay tuned!

If you're looking for a non-surgical alternative to trim your fats Clatuu is a great choice, book yourself a session at Dr. Chong's clinic, they available in Kepong, TTDI, Shah Alam, and Johor to help you out with face and body treatments, get proper consultation from their professional team doctors to give you the best advice for your treatment. 

General line untuk book appointment 018-2528088

Website: www.drchongclinic.com

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Email: enquiry@drchongclinic.com

Dr Chong Clinic HQ Kepong

37G, Jalan Metro Perdana Barat 1, Taman Usahawan Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur

03-61793157 / 018-4738818

Dr Chong Clinic TTDI

14 & 15, Jalan Wan Kadir, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 6000 Kuala Lumpur

03-55243083 / 011-21288188

Dr Chong Clinic Shah Alam

F-G-33, Jalan Ikthisas 14/1, Vista Alam, Seksyen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor

03-55243083 / 018-4710988

Dr Chong Clinic Johor Bharu

49, Jalan NB2 2/2, Taman Nusa Bestari 2, 79150 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bharu

07-5596110/ 011-56366110

Operating hours

Monday-Friday 10am-7pm

Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm

Mega Bloks Let's Get Learning is a great set that has a large selection of versatile building blocks, they are safe for kids as young as 1 year old so I wouldn’t be worried when Mina is playing with it, she's one of those kids who loves putting things into her mouth. Since Mega Bloks are large in size, it is also easy to grip, put together, pull apart and it even comes with ideas for those clueless mummies like me to guide the kids. 

Mina loves her Mega Bloks, every time she plays, I noticed that she concentrates better, she is also starting to develop vocabulary such as numbers and colors and most importantly it teaches her to share and play together with her elder sister, Miya. 

To add to the fun check out Mega Bloks Peek A Blocks Penguin Slide, this is Mina’s favorite, she loves the popup feature of the penguin that rolls down the slide, which makes this very interactive for her even as an adult I enjoy it very much too, we could be going on and on for a few rounds before we're satisfied with it.

Both Mega Bloks Let's Get Learning & Mega Bloks Peek A Blocks Penguin Slide can be easily found at Toys"R"Us, you can check them out online at https://www.toysrus.com.my/