Thursday, 24 April 2014

[Media Tasting] YogurBerry in Singapore!

With so many Froyo (Frozen Yogurt) available in our sunny island, Singapore, it can be difficult to decide on which brand to choose from. Among all, my first choice is definitely  Y O G U R B E R R Y !



Already a hit in many countries and currently one of the fastest growing yogurt brands, YogurBerry has its presence in 27 countries such as Korea, USA, Brazil, Dubai, China, Australia and many more.. Now available in Singapore, it is celebrating its third outlet launch at Bugis Junction! So thankful for that! =D

Before i move on to write about all the goodness of YogurBerry, lets first watch their very adorable video which can be found on Youtube; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_yPpQVePow


Y-O-G-U-R-B-E-R-R-Y~ I Love YogurBerry!

YogurBerry hits the perfect balance of sweet and sour and it can be enlivened with various nuts and fresh fruit toppings. On top of that, it is the first and only yogurt brand whose products have a glycemic index (GI) lower than 19 (Food with a GI lower than 19 are generally healthier to consume). "GI is a measurement carried out on carbohydrate-containing foods and their impact on our blood sugar and low GI diets have been associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, stroke, depression, chronic kidney disease, formation of gall stones, neural tube defects, formation of uterine fibroids, and various cancers."

Their yogurts are made with crystalline fructose (fruit sugar) - sugar obtained from natural fruits. This natural sweetener helps to boost the taste without adding to the calories! In fact, each serving of YogurBerry only contains 25 calories. The ultimate dessert that is low in fat, calories and contain probiotics to aid digestion.

A trip to YogurBerry is an interesting one as everything is self serve, from picking up the cups to knowing the price!
Simple instructions can be found on the wall for consumers to follow.
Beautiful yogurts station in bright lime green tone gives off a refreshing feel.



At the point of my visit, there were 8 different selection of flavours (Chocolate, Banana, Green Apple, Pineapple, Mango, Blueberry, Green Tea and Plain)! All of them were Yummylicious!

Many have mentioned Chocolate mix Banana tasted best among all, and indeed I think it is too awesome! So good, I can go for another cup!
 YogurBerry's secret in providing good yogurts, all products are freshly made in the shop everyday with fresh milk and daily organized fresh fruits and materials.

 Varieties of nuts toppings;

Granola is my new found favourite, love the crunchiness of the different nuts in Granola and it does blends well with any yogurt flavours.
Kids will love yogurt for these sweet treats - Gummy, M&Ms, Hershey's and even Oreo!
YogurBerry's yogurt contains non fat and only 98Kcal per 100g (140 Kcal / one apple), a healthy alternative than ice-cream for children.

Fresh fruits toppings are also self-serve. 
According to the boss, there will be more interesting toppings coming up to cater to our local taste buds.

Syrups for additional sweetness is available as well,

Weighing of cup once i am satisfied with the portion and toppings..
Including additional toppings and regardless of yogurt flavours, each self serve frozen yogurt cost only 30cents per 10g!
My second cup with bigger serve cost only S$6.90!

They also have Smoothies and Yogurt Parfait!

YogurBerry boasts a multitude of vitamins and fibre. It also contains only one-third of dairy fat compared with other ice-creams. There are more than 30 exciting flavours to be discovered, including Green Tea, Chocolate, Blueberry, Banana, Passionfruit, Strawberry, Mango, etc. making this a treat to be enjoyed over and over again!
Happy us with our happy treats!

With the beautiful girl, fif..

and lastly, a picture with the boss. A friendly, cheerful guy he is!

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Now here's a great deal for all readers;
Simply flash this evoucher below to enjoy 1-for-1 offer ,
and once you have redeemed your yummy yogurt, do take part in winning a pair of SOL REPUBLIC headphones that have been worn by the likes of Michael Phelps and Han Hyo Joo! 

Simply follow these steps to win:
  • Take a picture of your creative yogurt creation
  • Post it up on your personal Instagram account
  • Hashtag "#YogurBerrySG"
  • Mention its opening at Bugis Junction!
Both 1 for 1 offer and contest ends on 30 April 2014 at 2359 hours. The winner will be announced on 5th May 2014 on YogurBerry's Facebook page.

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About YogurBerry Singapore:
YogurBerry was a concept birthed in 2004 by WhoStyle Co. Ltd, a Korean company specialising in yogurt research and development. At YogurBerry, customers can get creative and customise their own desserts however they want. Each portion of yogurt is charged according to its weight; YogurBerry charges one of the lowest rates per gram for its healthy desserts.

The National University of Singapore is home to the first YogurBerry outlet in Singapore. The flagship outlet was launched in October 2013. A second outlet opened at Great World City just five months later. The company is also continuing its plans to expand in Singapore and it is commited to bringing yummy yogurts to even more locals.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/yogurberry.sg

World Wide YogurBerry: http://www.yogurberry.com/international/

Outlets located at:

1. National University of Singapore (NUS), Food Junction
    Yusof Ishak House,
    21 Lower Kent Ridge Road,
    Singapore 119078

2. Great World City, Food Junction
    #B1-16/17, 1 Kim Seng Promenade,
    Singapore 237994

3. Bugis Junction, Food Junction
    #03-30, 200 Victoria Street,
    Singapore 188021

Friday, 18 April 2014

[Media Tasting] Launch of PEZZO "GODZILLA" PIZZA

PEZZO pays tribute to the World's Most Revered Monster with launch of the first-ever "GODZILLA" PIZZA

*Scroll down and read on as surprises await at the end of this post!*
In conjunction with the upcoming film, G O D Z I L L A , that is hitting theatres island-wide on 15th of May 2014, Pezzo Pizza launch its first-ever GODZILLA pizza in Singapore to celebrate the rebirth of the legendary creature.
As the name suggests, the GODZILLA pizza is filled with gargantuan portions of fresh and high quality ingredients, which includes Ground Beef, Pepperoni, Salami, Beef Balls, Beef Sausages and Turkey Ham on top of the delicious Pizza base with special Pezzo White Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese! (Meat lovers will scream for it~!) Housing 30% more ingredients than usual, the GODZILLA pizza will satisfy even those with an insatiable appetite! Its Super Value for Money!!!
Despite the mega amount of ingredients used for the pizza toppings, the GODZILLA pizza still retain the same price points as the current Pezzo's Gala Series - selling hot at $4.90 per slice and $24.90 for a full pan. And the best thing is, customers can now enjoy it with extra toppings you wish to have with NO ADDITIONAL COST!
Yes, you can request for more pizza toppings and enjoy for free if you feel that the actual serving not able to satisfy your craving fully! Woohoo~!
This special GODZILLA pizza will be available at any of the 15 Pezzo Pizza kiosks island-wide BUT only for a limited period of time from 11th of April to 31st of May 2014.
One of Pezzo's outlet located at Star Vista (Buona Vista)
So why wait? Try it now before its too late and be a fan of Pezzo Pizza, just like us!
Pictures taken after a satisfying tasting of Pezzo's Pizza! Happy dinner it was!
Got to know these lovely ladies, Amber and Pris during the media launch. =)
To make Good Friday even better, here's the great deal for you,..
In collaboration with Warner Bros. Singapore, 2 exclusive GODZILLA movie promotions at PEZZO:
1. Redeem a pair of GODZILLA movie passes with every 3 standard 14" full-pans purchased in a single receipt! Redeemable for 2 tickets for each customer per transaction at all Pezzo outlets except Pezzo Sentosa. Tickets are given on a first-come-first-served basis, while stocks last.
[Promotion period: 11th April - 31st May]
2. Flash your GODZILLA movie ticket stub to redeem a free standard Pezzo soft drink/ mineral water with every slice purchased!
[Promotion period: 15th May - 31st May]
*Note: The Management of Pezzo reserves all rights to alter or cease promotion without prior notice.

For more information about the promotions, visit www.pezzo.com.sg or their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PezzoPizza 
For a list of Pezzo Kiosks, visit http://pezzo.com.sg/locations/


--------------------------------- Specially for my Readers --------------------------------
Say to the friendly Pezzo staff "Pezzo is Awesome" and quote " PEZZOPIZZA07 " when ordering at the following outlets;
Esplanade/ Marine Parade/ Star Vista/ Thomson/ Bukit Panjang/ Junction8
to enjoy a special deal of "BUY 2 SLICES GET 2 SLICES FREE"
Here's my recommendation on your choice of 2nd slice;

Another hot favourite is their 'HOT CHICK' in the GALA SERIES.
Not too spicy with rich flavours and well mix of ingredients. I personally love it a lot!
[Promotion period available from 25th April to 31st May 2014, applicable to all pizza flavors]


Friday, 11 April 2014

我们最亲爱的,

Exactly 2 weeks gone by..
Went through one of the worst days ever, knowing that we'll never be able to see our dearest granny anymore.. 
佷后悔出事前没去看外婆,陪她聊天,享用她煮的美食,和她一起看电视。。

" Thank you for everything you have done to the family, to each and every one of us. You have always been so kind and supportive in whatever things we do, putting others before self just to make sure all of us have sufficient necessities and comforts (even when days were tough). Its never easy to raise up so many of us (3 children + 2 nephews + 9 grandchildren + 2 nephews' kids) but you did well! You are the most beautiful, greatest granny in the world that anyone could ever ask and as much as we couldn't bear to know your departure, i still hope you will be safe and sound no matter where you are heading to, you will be! 很爱很爱你,我们最亲爱的 =) "

Memories be with us..
Thank you April for this pretty scrapbook made with love!!

With my little cousin, Ermilia. 
We stayed up all night, cherishing every moment with her during the last 3 days..

She mentioned she had wanted to see all of us gather together, being united as one family.
"Wish you were here with us, wish you could see this.."

"We're all travelling through time together every day of our lives.
All we can do is do our best to relish this remarkable ride."
- Tim Lake from About Time

Sunday, 6 April 2014

[Media Invite] Celebrating Rakuten Singapore's Launch

If you happen to be at Orchard Road between March 28 to 30, you probably have noticed or even visited the Singapore launch "Rakuten Super Bag" extravaganza at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza by RAKUTEN!


It is an experiential showcase which allow members of the public a taste of what Rakuten has to offer on its Singapore e-commerce site - www.rakuten.com.sg

Event highlights include product showcases from top merchants in the fashion and beauty, food, and home and living categories; celebrity culinary demonstrations; as well as sampling of Japanese snacks and games.

About Rakuten:

Rakuten has been a household name with currently more than 75 million members using its site to purchase an extensive array of items ranging from fashion to cosmetics, electronics, toys, household goods, food and much more.

Officially launched in Singapore in January 2014, the Rakuten Singapore Marketplace currently carries over 100,000 goods from over 150 merchants with a diverse mix of product categories. Its global tagline is "Shopping is Entertainment" and its idea of service is to provide shopping as a form of entertainment in people's lives. Rakuten does that in several ways - by ensuring that the shopping site has many merchants providing an exciting range of quality products; through its reward programme, Rakuten Super Point, which allows customers to shop more, for less. (A 100 Super Points are worth S$1, which can be spent on products across the website during the next purchase); and by creating enjoyable shopping-related events such as the hallmark Rakuten Super Sale - a big discount festive event.

At the event:

On March 27, 2014, i was invited over to their media launch.


Four interesting booths in different categories; fashion, food, toys and home and living..


In the food section showcase, it consists of many Japanese premium goodies!

Japanese health and beauty products,

Japanese fashion apparel and accessories,

In the Home and Living section:
There's a lot of interesting items to look out for - from cups to Captain America's cufflinks to furnitures and luggages!

And last but not least, toys and games:

The launch started out with Mr. Shin Hasegawa, Global Vice Chief Marketing Officer, making his speech about the exciting experiences on Rakuten.

 “One key reason why we chose to start up our Singapore operations was that we saw a tremendous response from Singapore consumers on our global marketplace. We thus wanted to create a Singapore e-marketplace that offers consumers access to high-quality Japanese products that are not readily available elsewhere, with the added benefits of lower shipping rates and shorter delivery times than when purchasing from our global marketplace. Through this event, we hope to introduce the Rakuten brand to even more people in Singapore, and enable more people to experience and enjoy what we have to offer.”

Launching the celebrations was Kiren Kumar, Director, Infocomms and Media, Singapore Economic Development Board, together with Shin Hasegawa, Global Vice Chief Marketing Officer, Rakuten and Shingo Okamoto, Head of Singapore e-Commerce Business, Rakuten.

VIPs unveiling the Rakuten Super Bag
(From left to right: Shin Hasegawa, Global Vice Chief Marketing Officer, Rakuten;
Kiren Kumar, Director, Infocomms and Media, Singapore Economic;
Shingo Okamoto, Head of Singapore e-Commerce Business, Rakuten Development Board)

 Next was the Rakuten's media tour by the super gorgeous host, Nikki Muller.
First stop on fashion!

 Standing on the left is the beautiful Ms Cue Sae Katayama, the fashion curator of Rakuten who share with us her role and the current fashion trend and style! Happy to know that pastel colour is still trending this season!
 Outfits on models are available at Rakuten Singapore site!


Some interaction activities with one of the audience,
to pick an outfit from Rakuten that suits her most and she said she loves it!

Over at the food section, a live sushi making demo done by chef from Kuriya Fish Market and i was lucky enough to be picked to try making maki sushi!
 Amazing sushi making skills!
Tada! Ready for tasting!
 Super nervous when its my turn to do it, luckily the chef is beside to guide me through.. Hees..
Of course the final touch have to be the chef so as to get that perfect shape out. =) #Iwilltryhardernexttime
The day was short but an enjoyable one! I had so much fun over at the event. =D

Together with Jia Hui, thank you Rakuten Singapore! Arigatou gozaimasu!

And thank you for reading this post till the end! #LOVE
 Be sure to go www.rakuten.com.sg for a wide variety of products you wouldn't want to miss!