Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

REVIEW ON CUBECRATE DECEMBER 2016 BOX-CHRISTMAS BOX

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday everyone,

This month is December meaning Cubecrate came to bring me a box of goodies.  Personally I am really happy with this month content. I was actually whining a little about last month November box but I am super happy with this month Cubecrate December 2016 box.

Beautiful and cute calendar for 2017 by Cubecrate and designed by @moodoodles. Isn't it pretty?  I can totally use it for my next year planning since I really need a calendar and haven't got one. Thank you so much for such a pretty calendar for next year. Also a pretty angel to accompanied it. =)



Cubecrate December 2016 box
Cubecrate December 2016 box
Here is the video for it 😀


Cubecrate December 2016 box

Oishi in honey lemon flavour. The green tea with honey lemon which is my favourite.  I love the taste for sure.

Candlenuts by Nadia full size candle in Pink Lemonade. This time it is sure a full size candle that I wanted and I got it in this month box. I was literary OMG when I opened the box!  It is the first hand poured candle in Malaysia that use palm wax.  The paraffin is not good for health and environment. We can also blend our own scent and create our own signature.
The candle 120g of 40-45 hrs burn for RM25.90.


J&E Botanicals aromatherapy room and body spray in Christmas Spirit 10ml.
Full size Christmas Spirit (60ml) RM20

Their products are handcrafted and born out of the believe for a better & natural lifestyle, sans toxic & synthetic chemicals.

Mine has a little leak when this arrived but it is okay. Christmas spirit is a blend of warm, sweet & spicy scents of orange, cinnamon & spruce. This smells really nice much like how warm food with nice conversation with love ones feels like.

Tara Metallic temporary tattoo.  It is a modern temporary tatoo that is perfect for temporary beautiful looks and also occasions =)


Fraiche Designer Granola in Choco-Gingersnap
Snack pack (200g) RM17.50
regular (400g) RM29.50
Sampler Pack 5X80g of each flavour at RM30
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They produce awesome healthy snacks which I really love too. I love the taste of the dark cocoa, pecans, almonds and oat in it. I don't like oats actually but this get me to eat it. It also contain grape seed oil which is really good for skin.



Pu Leather high quality stickers by StickwithMeStore Instagram or StickWithMe Facebook
Online shopping at 11street
It is a cute bells for Christmas. Once can use it as fun, colourful accessories in daily life.  The sticker is not removable once stick on so make sure you choose where you would like to place these beauties carefully.  SO check out StickwithMeStore  for more vibrant, versatile bags and small accessories.


Beyond Beauty International voucher for their beauty treatment.  It is a company offering face, body, slimming and spa services.
Overall, I really love this month Cubecrate box. It has many varieties in it and I love everything in it☺.  Getting Cubecrate this month sure feels like Christmas for me.







Cubecrate has launched a wine subscription box with hundreds of imported wine to be offered from all over the world every month.

Product retails for
A box is Rm35 plus shipping
RM 90 for 3 months
RM 197 for 6 months


For more information, please visit Cubecrate official websiteCubecrate Instagram and Cubecrate Facebook. Product is sent for my consideration. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

REVIEW ON CUBECRATE NOVEMBER 2016-WORKING DESK SPACE

November month Cubecrate brought to me a surprise box 😍 again.  It is extra special since it is my birthday month and I am really sorry for the postman to deliver it on a raining day😭 . I thank you Mr.Postman for your dedication to deliver my box despite such bad weather.

Normally, I would be having a giveaway but I don't think I could make it this year for many reasons.  So without further bla bla bla about my life, here is what is inside the box.

This month theme is working desk space💓


Cubecrate November 2016, Working Desk Space

Cubecrate November 2016, Working Desk Space



Cubecrate November 2016, Working Desk Space

Cubecrate November 2016, Working Desk Space sponsors



Alys The Bakerland Old Skool Granola
Alys The Bakerland Old Skool Granola



Oishi green tea Lychee flavour
Oishi green tea Lychee flavour



Candlenuts by Nadia sample in Keep Calm
Candlenuts by Nadia sample in Keep Calm


Oishi green tea Lychee flavour.  The  green tea flavoured with Lychee is blended well and it is really delicious.


Alys The Bakerland Old Skool Granola.  Alys The Bakerland was found by Alyson who is a food lover. She chooses the right food and make it herself. She sourced her premium ingredients such as organic rolled oats, nuts, dried fruits, almonds, cashew nuts,pumpkin seeds and honey. Every batch of granola is made by hand.


Candlenuts by Nadia sample in Keep Calm.  It is the first hand poured candle in Malaysia that use palm wax.  The paraffin is not good for health and environment. We can also blend our own scent and create our own signature.
The candle 120g of 40-45 hrs burn for RM25.90,

Notebook by Cubecrate 😊.

Posie Online Fashion Store  voucher.  The shop was founded on August 2016 by four individuals. Posie clothing will be updated every 2 weeks.


Overall, I love what is inside the box but the box does look smaller this month.😋 It would be nice if the candle is full size instead of a sample because who doesn't love a long spa like experience?


Cubecrate has launched a wine subscription box with hundreds of imported wine to be offered from all over the world every month.

Product retails for
A box is Rm35 plus shipping
RM 90 for 3 months
RM 197 for 6 months


For more information, please visit Cubecrate official websiteCubecrate Instagram and Cubecrate Facebook. Product is sent for my consideration. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.
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Saturday, December 3, 2016

REVIEW ON TEFAL MANUAL CHOPPER

I think most of the time for Asian cooking is spend on cutting onions, garlic and also chilies 😖.  It is really a hassle and sometimes I just wish I can dump the whole big chunk of onions or garlic into the wok. Wok is Asian 5 in 1 cooking utensils. Wiki mentioned it as versatile round bottom cooking vessel.

So, when I received this in my Box of Joy 😍I was so excited to try if this Tefal Manual Chopper could really chop stuff since someone told me that it is useless😟. Don't tell me to use my only blender for meat and for my vegetables because I won't 😅

Here is a review on Tefal Manual Chopper.

Tefal Manual Chopper
Tefal Manual Chopper
Tefal Manual Chopper
Tefal Manual Chopper
Tefal Manual Chopper
Tefal Manual Chopper

Tefal Manual Chopper
Tefal Manual Chopper

Tefal Manual Chopper
Tefal Manual Chopper

Tefal Hand Manual Meat Grinder Mincer Spice Vegetable Chopper Cutter Baby Food Processor Multifunction Kitchen Tool
💓One time pull = 8 circles of knife rotating
💓Designed specially for mixing, blending, chopping, mincing, and more.
💓Time and energy saving. Easy to clean.Simply pull the string to make it work.
💓Food grade material,safe and healthy.


Tefal Manual Chopper
Tefal Manual Chopper

Tefal Manual Chopper
Tefal Manual Chopper
Trying out big chunk of fish meat into the chopper.
Tefal Manual Chopper
Tefal Manual Chopper
Wow, blended into minced meat 😲
Tefal Manual Chopper
Tefal Manual Chopper





Tefal Manual Chopper claims that It chop food items in 5seconds. 😬 Only if you can pull it fast enough in 5 seconds. If you take a break like me, it is going to be more than 5 seconds. I use it actually to make minced meat.  The chopper knife is really sharp so becareful when handling. I do find that the plastic made from good quality and it is easy to scoop out my cooking ingredients from it. Washing it in also easy.

Tefal Manual Chopper really cut down  my cooking time because it can make minced fish meat way more faster than I chop it manually😲. By manual labour with knife, it takes me an hours and I smelt like rotten fish after that.  With Tefal Manual Chopper, I just put the cleaned up fish into the chopper, close the lid and pull the string for about 10 times until it becomes minced meat. The food also taste better with this manual chopper than in blended since it does not heat up.  Blender tend to 'heat' up the food so it doesn't taste as good as chopped with Tefal Manual Chopper.

Also beware of ones that look like this but is not even able to cut onions.  Good Tefal Manual Chopper is even able to chop fish meat into minced one so that is the good quality of product for you. Also it is so good that it doesn't use electricity which is really good for wanting to save up on bills.💓

So, overall I think this is a great products if you are constantly looking for affordable manual chopper that does it job.  Indeed a handy product to have.


Product retails for
Tefal Manual Chopper RM 35.99 HERE

Use the coupon code “20LAPOR25 ” to get 25% off your shopping

For more information, please visit Lazada official website.  Product is sent for my consideration and it is part of Box of Joy   No monetary payment is received.  However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.


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Monday, October 31, 2016

REVIEW ON CUBECRATE OCTOBER 2016-HALLOWEEN GOODNESS

Hi gorgeous,

I am so sorry for having so little update this month. I have been really busy and really don't have much time.  I am sorry for keeping you waiting if any is waiting for my post.  So, how is your Halloween going to be?  I am just going to be spending my whole day being a nerd XD.

I guess I hope that I do not bore you of my uninteresting life.  Here is the Cubecrate October box which is amazing.  I really all the cute Halloween theme  goodies XD.
Cubecrate October 2016 Halloween Goodness
Cubecrate October 2016 Halloween Goodness
Halloween Bubble Bars by Love Is
Pu Leather high quality stickers by StickwithMeStore
OISHI Malaysia lemon ice tea
Handmade Soap - Wake Me Up by Ilsa Soap Wagon
Monster candies
Cubecrate October 2016 Halloween Goodness-Pu Leather high quality stickers by StickwithMeStore
Pu Leather high quality stickers by StickwithMeStore

Pu Leather high quality stickers by StickwithMeStore Instagram or StickWithMe Facebook
Online shopping at 11street
RM38.  Halloween mystery pack for yourself today...🎃
Isn't it pretty?  It is not removable once stick on so make sure you choose where you would like to place these beauties carefully. StickwithMeStore is a fun, colourful and vibrant fashion brand promising versatile bags and small accessories just the way you like it.

Cubecrate October 2016 Halloween Goodness-Halloween Bubble Bars by Love Is
Halloween Bubble Bars by Love Is

Cubecrate October 2016 Halloween Goodness-Halloween Bubble Bars by Love Is
Halloween Bubble Bars by Love Is

Halloween Bubble Bars by Love Is
RM9.90
Store address: No.9, Level 2, The Cubez Store, Sungei Wang, Plaza Bukit Bintang,Kuala Lumpur, Selangor.
Boo, RIP, Sugar Skull & Poison Spider are super bubble making bars of foamy terror. Just crumble one piece under running water to enjoy a some bubble trouble.  I really like this. It is just so cute and fit the Halloween theme.  This is really affordable too!Their products are locally hancrafted and use finest ingredients from around the world.

Cubecrate October 2016 Halloween Goodness-OISHI Malaysia
OISHI Malaysia
 OISHI Malaysia lemon ice tea.  The blend of 100% organic tea leaves and lemon is so good and refreshing.  Enjoy a bottle of OISHI Green Tea Honey Lemon today.

Cubecrate October 2016 Halloween Goodness,Handmade Soap - Wake Me Up by Ilsa Soap Wagon
Handmade Soap - Wake Me Up by Ilsa Soap Wagon

Handmade Soap - Wake Me Up by Ilsa Soap Wagon
Full size 100g RM18.00
Ilsa get their name from Asli meaning original in Malay.  Their products are handmade and they are vegans =) and never tested on animals.

This soap contains all-natural essential oil to make you feel better before you start your stressful day. Eucalyptus E.O heals and rejuvenates your skin; and also provide cooling and refreshing effects. Peppermint E.O to counter stress and mental exhaustion. Tea Tree E.O to fight off fungi and bacteria. Lastly, Lemon E.O which is good for acne and eczema; also for anti-aging. Other ingredients including natural oils (olive, castor, canola, coconut, palm and red palm) and Charcoal Powder. This soap is extremely popular.


Cubecrate October 2016 Halloween Goodness-mosnter candies
Monster candies
Some Halloween sweets for treats XD.



Overall I do love the blend of products in this box.  It is so good to receive a bath bomb and to know that there is a local handmade affordable bath bomb in Malaysia. Besides, I welcome food items in my box.  I think the box just gets better each months.  I can't wait for the Cubecrate next box =).







Cubecrate has launched a wine subscription box with hundreds of imported wine to be offered from all over the world every month.

Product retails for
A box is Rm35 plus shipping
RM 90 for 3 months
RM 197 for 6 months


For more information, please visit Cubecrate official websiteCubecrate Instagram and Cubecrate Facebook.


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Friday, September 30, 2016

REVIEW ON CUBECRATE SEPTEMBER 2016- 1ST ANNIVERSARY BOX

Hi,

I love this month September Cubecrate box.  There are many health items in this box that I love particularly food. Who doesn't like it right?

Let's check out what is in this month box.


CUBECRATE SEPTEMBER 2016- 1ST ANNIVERSARY
CUBECRATE SEPTEMBER 2016- 1ST ANNIVERSARY

Oishi green tea
Scoby Farm kombucha tea
The Honey Hearts honey
Amazing Grace Salted Gula Melaka Granola& Rosemary Pepita Crisp
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Amazing Grace Salted Gula Melaka Granola& Rosemary Pepita Crisp
Amazing Grace Salted Gula Melaka Granola& Rosemary Pepita Crisp
Amazing Grace , Amazing Grace facebook use great raw ingredients for their snacks.  Salted Gula Melaka Granola, Hazelnut Black Forest Granola, Rosemary Pepita Crisp and Coconut Curry Lime nut mix are some of their most popular snacks.  All their ingredients are free from dairy, yeast, refined sugar, colourings, artificial flavourings and gluten free items are not available.
CUBECRATE SEPTEMBER 2016- 1ST ANNIVERSARY-Scoby Farm kombucha tea
Scoby Farm kombucha tea
Scoby fresh resources is the producer of home made signature Kombucha under the name Scoby Farm.  They also organise Kombucha workshop as part of on going effort to build awareness on Kombucha in Malaysia.  The Kombucha that i got is absolutely amazing. taste like apple cider but has the fermented smell of tea. reach them at scobyfarm@gmail.com or at 0192864908

CUBECRATE SEPTEMBER 2016- 1ST ANNIVERSARY- Oishi green tea
Oishi green tea
Oishi Green Tea original flavor
CUBECRATE SEPTEMBER 2016- 1ST ANNIVERSARY- The Honey Hearts honey
The Honey Hearts honey
www.thehoneyheart.com , The Honey Heart Facebook is a honey cafe and retail for the wild honey products. Enjoy fresh waffle Honey Ice cream, Specialty teas and espresso from the cafe.   They also sell Apple Cider Vinegar, Bee Pollen and Honey Sticks. I love this amazing honey sticks from them again =)


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I love this month box full with healthy snacks XD . I adore kombucha and also the healthy snacks inside the box.

Cubecrate is launching a wine subscription box with hundreds of imported wine to be offered from all over the world every month.

Product retails for
A box is Rm35 plus shipping
RM 90 for 3 months
RM 197 for 6 months


For more information, please visit Cubecrate official websiteCubecrate Instagram and Cubecrate Facebook.

Product is sent for my consideration. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.
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Saturday, September 3, 2016

FOOD: SNOW FUNGUS AND GINGKO BILOBA DESSERT RECIPE

Hi Foodies, =)

I have finally drag my feet and come up with the recipe for Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis).  This is a traditional beauty food that dates back to Tang dynasty where royal concubine Yang Guifei (713 to 756) who is one of China's famed four great beauties favourite food to maintain her beauties and youth.  

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) is consider as a tonic food which is widely use in medicinal food.  It has contains protein, fat and various amino acids, minerals and glycogen that can strengthen the immune system and thus help maintaining youthful beautiful skin =)

Snow fungus with gingko biloba is not difficult to cook but it is not easy to find fresh ingredients from this rural place I am currently in.  Also thanks to a reader who asked me for this recipe or else I will probably buried this somewhere in the back of my mind.

Snow fungus with gingko biloba recipe- Asian beauty food secret
Snow fungus with gingko biloba

The video version is here 

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) tastes exactly like bird nest, also help the skin texture to be more hydrated, for anti aging and is a popular ingredient for traditional sweet dessert.  It is also called the "poor men bird nest".  Yeah, I am not rich to afford ginseng, don't like to be picking uncountable amount of bird's fur from the bird nest and doesn't want to contribute to increase in demands for bird nest.  

Besides, I admit that I like any plants ingredients that promises youthful skin without breaking my bank.  Beauty is also about inner health and also using the suitable skincare products which really makes sense since Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) appears in medicinal and beauty products but of course the effect is better eaten =).

So, let's get into details on the recipes and ingredients.


gingko biloba
gingko biloba 
gingko biloba shells. If you buy the one fresh with the shells, then it is painstaking removing the shells.  Most of the time, I keep nails for this reason.  Also use a nutcracker or use a hammer like I did XD.

gingko biloba
gingko biloba 

This is the gingko biloba out of the shells . Please make sure the remove the skin or else it is going to be bitter. The one I have is about to dried up so please excuse the wrinkles look.

gingko biloba
gingko biloba
gingko biloba in the shells.

gingko biloba
gingko biloba
Please make sure to cut the gingko biloba in half and remove the 'heart'.  The heart is 'poisonous' and should not be eaten. Also limit your ginkgo biloba to not more than 10 else it will be overloading your body.  Gingko biloba eaten in moderation is good to lower blood pressure and also for anti aging XD.

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
This is the snow fungus or the scientific name Tremella fuciformis that I use.  Make sure the one you use is soft and easily breakable.  There are some others that feel, taste and smell like plastic which is far from being a delicious dessert.  Yes, this one is from China but please do not get the wrong idea.  There are quality stuff that comes from China but also many fakes and low quality stuff.  We only know how to differentiate good and bad stuff based on experience.  Snow fungus as you know is a type of fungus XD that grows from trees.  It is called with many names such as yin er, white jelly mushroom, Yin Er, Shirokikurage in Japanese and etc for the gelatinous white look.

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
DO not use the whole flower or else it will be too much. Half of the flower is enough for 4 bowls.  Stay away from those snow fungus that is too white. A good quality one is yellowish.

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis)
Soak the half snow fungus with boiled water (make sure the boiled water is in room temperature) and you will get something like this. Then break it up with scissors for it to be like bird nest.




Snow fungus with gingko biloba recipe- Asian beauty food secret
Snow fungus with gingko biloba

Snow fungus with gingko biloba recipe- Asian beauty food secret
Snow fungus with gingko biloba

Snow fungus with gingko biloba recipe- Asian beauty food secret
Snow fungus with gingko biloba

Snow fungus with gingko biloba recipe- Asian beauty food secret
Snow fungus with gingko biloba



SNOW FUNGUS AND GINGKO BILOBA DESSERT RECIPE

Recipe for five bowls (those Chinese rice bowl)

Ingredients: 
Snow fungus 20g (Tremella fuciformis)(soak in water and break it up)
rock sugar 200g
plain water 1250ml
gingko biloba (cleaned and removed the 'heart')

1.  Put the snow fungus, plain water and gingko biloba cooked inside the slow cooker for 4 hours on medium heat.  I am using the small slow cooker which doesn't have any heat control.

2.  After 3 hours, add in rock sugar and cooked until the until rock sugar got dissolved.


I am sorry that I could not find good red dates. You can add red dates(make sure the seeds are removed). So, who said Asian cooking is difficult?  So, if you are wondering what are the secret to youthful looking skin, Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) with gingko biloba is one them.  It is like a long term botox for your skin XD .

If you find eating sea cucumber not your thing, then this gelatinous, jelly-like and plants can probably be your anti aging food.

So, do let me know if you like this recipe or find it interesting?






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