Sunday, 7 December 2014

Welcoming December with Smiles

Days have been pretty good lately after exams and am happily welcoming the arrival of December, the all-time favourite month of the year for all the bundle of wonderful christmas feast it brings and able to spend more fun time with family and loved ones!

Went over to Universal Studio Singapore the other day, x'mas decor is up! =)




Not everything we want in life, we can easily afford but i am fortunate to have them in my life, and they are definitely my everything that keeps me going and fighting for! <3

Here wishing everyone a joyful and wonderful time in this lovely, festive season!

[Media Tasting] MEDZS Holiday Special ; introducing Rainbow Log Cake

Have a sweet and unforgettable Christmas this year with MEDZS launching their beautiful creation,  MEDZS Rainbow Log Cake (S$46.90) 1.2kg. This limited edition offering for this festive season is inspired by MEDZS's signature Rainbow Cake, which was voted by 8 DAYS as the best version in town!


Everyone went in awe upon seeing the actual Rainbow Log Cake! Its really pretty in every portion and as a whole. This log cake comes with a refreshing sensation of rainbow connections in seven layers of flavoured cream: cream cheese; orange cream; caramel; blueberry; peppermint; chocolate chips; and almond. Take a bite and relish an explosion of flavours. Each layer of sponge cake is light and cottony. Crowning the cake are chocolate ganache and a medley of fresh strawberries and berries. With a wonderful splash of colours, this stunning masterpiece of a dessert is one that very few can resist!



The MEDZS Rainbow Log Cake is a part of Medzs's “Warm Gifts from the Heart” Christmas menu. The menu also include other beautiful and delicious cakes such as the Frosty Crunchy Red Velvet (S$43.90) 1.2kg and the Belgian Dark Callebaut Log Cake (S$43.90) 1.2kg. MEDZS also offers delectable boxes of Eclairs and Pralines at S$15.90 each.



The menu also boasts Christmas must-haves like the Mediterranean Spice Infused Whole Turkey with Foie Gras and Chestnut Stuffing (S$118). The mammoth turkey is roasted to perfection, moist and juicy meat combines with the flavourful foie gras stuffing. Accompanying this mainstay are roasted root vegetables, homemade natural gravy and cranberry sauce. There was a well balance of sauce given. I love the taste of the foie gras stuffing (because i love chestnut in it) that has a wonderful texture for a savoury bite! A plate of wholesome goodness to enjoy with your loved ones!


Another Chef's recommendation dish in the menu is the Oven Roasted Crispy Pork Knuckle with Bratwurst (S$68) 1.5kg served with roasted root vegetables and home-made natural gravy that has a tender and juicy meat resting within the perfectly roasted, fragrant and crispy skin. The Bratwurst served were very tasty too!


The mouth-watering Oven Roasted Pork Roulade with Provencal Herbs and Confit Garlic (S$68) 1.2kg is a spectacular roll-up of the pork belly with bacons and MEDZS' recipe nuts filling at the centre of the meat layers and also served with roasted root vegetables and home-made natural gravy. Irresistibly crispy skin and tasty meat with delicious fillings!


Other tasty offerings include Premium Honey Glazed Ham (S$98) 2kg, Spanish Chorizo Bilbao (S$17.90) and Spanish Serrano Ham (S$9.90). I wish i could try them all! Available also are wines from brands such as Hardy’s Mill, Robert Mondavi, Jacquart Reims and Castello Banfi.



Customers can place an order or make an enquiry at any of the three MEDZS outlets. A delivery charge of $30 will apply per order. Alternatively, orders can be collected at the customer’s preferred outlet.


We also picked some of their usual dish in the menu to try and it was all so good, especially their Truffle Fries (S$9.90) that comes with a dipping sauce which is very addictive!

Pork Belly is one of their 'Must-try' dish in their menu,
we can smell the aroma of the meat when the waiter served it out to our table! 

Duck Confit is well-cooked and tasty! 
We finished it all even though we were already feeling super full by now..


Their smoothies are one of the best too so i ordered their Mango Smoothie, super tasty! =)





A BIG THANK YOU to MEDZS for having us (Jessie) over in this joyous season of the year!


About MEDZS:
Offering a cashless, casual dining concept, MEDZS is home to an eclectic range of Mediterranean cuisine from Spain, Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia, Greece, Italy and France. The success of the flagship outlet at Orchard Central has led to the opening of a second outlet at Millenia Walk. Designed by renowned architect firm DP Architects, the two outlets exude congenial vibes and are ideal addresses for gatherings. The restaurant at Orchard Central has a seating capacity of 280 pax while the outlet at Millenia Walk can accommodate up to 220 diners.

MEDZS also boasts an in-house bar that housed over 100 labels of international and craft beers, including Mahou Classica from Spain, Dead Frog Pale Ale from Canada and Efes Pilsner from Turkey.

The third outlet, MEDZS Bistro & Bar, is located at Clifford Centre. This is a unique Bistro-by-Day, Doorstep-Bar-by-Night concept. With an all-day dining menu, patrons can enjoy an array of breakfast, brunch and dinner items at great values. In the establishment’s arsenal of beers include Kirin Frozen Fruit Beer and Erdinger —all going at the best prices too!

MEDZS Outlets:

MEDZS @ Orchard Central
Address: Orchard Central, #B2-01, 181 Orchard Road
Telephone: 6238 9028
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11am - 11pm

MEDZS @ Millenia Walk
Address: Millenia Walk, #01-46, 9 Raffles Boulevard
Telephone: 6337 7507
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:30am – 11pm

MEDZS Bistro & Bar
Address: Clifford Centre, #01-01, Raffles Place
Telephone: 6536 1917
Operating hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am – 10pm / Friday, 8am – 11pm/ Saturday, 11am – 8pm

Facebook/Website: https://www.facebook.com/MEDZS.SimplyMediterranean

Friday, 28 November 2014

[Launch Event] Lee Kum Kee New Menu-Oriented Sauces - Quick Solution to Delicious Fusion Feast!


Looking back at these photos really got me wanna start learning how to cook because Lee Kum Kee's creation has allow us to prepare savoury dishes with their new variants of menu-oriented sauces (as shown in the above picture) to easily whip up in just minutes! That was really what I witnessed myself at a workshop, watching the very talented Chef Edwin Lau (ex Sous Chef from St Regis) demonstrating how to use Lee Kum Kee's new ready-made sauces into interesting and delicious fusion themed dishes (3 dishes + 1 soup) within 30 minutes.



He made us a lovely four-course meal which exudes familial warmth and is suitable for a family of four! Yummy!!

Korean Pork Salad
1. Marinate pork belly (200gm) with Lee Kum Kee Korean Marinade (1pkt) for 10 minutes and pan fry till light golden brown.
2. Thinly slice negi (100gm) and mix mesclun salad (100gm).
3. Mix salad with chili powder (10gm), chili oil, Lee Kum Kee Premium Light Soy Sauce, and Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil.
4. Toss pork and salad together and ready to serve!

Spicy Prawn and Tomato Pasta
1. In a pan, heat olive oil, add in garlic (1 clove) and onion (20gm dice), and sweat till fragrant.
2. Add in prawns (200gm peeled) and deglaze with white wine (40gm).
3. Add in Lee Kum Kee Sauce for Tomato Garlic Prawns (1pkt).
4. Add in Spaghetti (150gm Blanch) and cherry tomato (60gm), and toss evenly.
5. Add in Rucola (20gm) salad and ready to serve.

Honey Glazed Chicken with Asparagus
1. Peel and slice green asparagus (50gm slice) and zucchini (50gm dice). Then, blanch, refresh them with ice water and put aside.
2. Marinate chicken with Lee Kum Kee Sauce for Honey Garlic Spare Ribs (1pkt) for 10minutes.
3. In a frying pan, sweat onion (50gm dice) till frangrant, add in chicken leg (300gm dice) and sear till brown, add in asparagus and zucchini and saute. (with Olive Oil, Black Pepper Crush, and Salt)

Drunkard Chicken, Bacon and Corn Soup
1. In a pot boil water (1L), add in Lee Kum Kee Soup Base for Drunken Chicken Hot Pot (1pkt), cabbage, 1/2 corn kennel (1pkt) & simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Using a hand blender, blend soup mixture, monte with butter (20gm) and strain.
3. In a frying pan, saute bacon streaky (50gm) and corn.
4. In a soup bowl, place bacon and corn in it, and add in soup slowly.



Loved by many and a trusted purveyor of premium sauces and condiments in the world of chinese and local cooking, Lee Kum Kee has been in the running for 126 years now! With over 200 sauces and condiments available worldwide, Lee Kum Kee is committed to delivering variety while ensuring supreme quality and authenticity. Through its products, Lee Kum Kee hopes to inspire us to create delicious dishes to our loved ones through these touching flavours.


After the demonstration, we were given the chance to do some hands-on at the workshop. We had to prepare one of the dishes from the demonstration - Korean pork salad.





Mixing up the sauces,




Korean Marinade pays tribute to the classic kimchi which will immediately enliven any meat and add a spicy punch to the dish. Can't believe cooking up a satisfying dish can be this simple! Lee Kum Kee's Menu-Oriented sauces is definitely one of the greatest help individuals could get to conveniently prepare a restaurant-quality feast at the comfort of our home! Saving more time in the kitchen means spending more time bonding with loved ones over a good meal!


Lee Kum Kee's 5 new variants in addition to its 14 existing ones are:

Soup base for Black Pepper and Pork Bone Hot Pot; 
Soup Base for Drunken Chicken Hot Pot; 
Sauce for Sweet and Vinegar Spare Ribs; 
Lemongrass Marinade, 
and Korean Marinade.

The secret to a scrumptious, restaurant-quality feast at home!


Back at home, here's an easy and delicious dish we can all cook at home, using just prawns and garlic, and a packet of Lee Kum Kee's Sauce for Tomato Garlic Prawns! The family in the house love the taste the sauce gave to the whole dish, just like how it is in a restaurant!




Lee Kum Kee's Menu-Oriented sauces are available at all leading supermarkets chains, and selected grocery stores at the recommended consumer price of S$1.90 per pack.

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Phuket Trip in June

4 days stay at Sea Sun Sand Resort & Spa! 
Highly recommended for its clean, modern space and friendly services!







Phuket's largest shopping paradise - Jungceylon,

Jeffer's for lunch!!







Experienced white water rafting,


Outdoor adventures,





The waves were so strong, causing the ride to be super rough and bumpy,
almost felt like we are about to be thrown out into the sea..




Phi Phi island! Pretty place indeed!




Settled our last lunch at Joe Louis Thai Restaurant, food there is of great quality!