[Food Review] Caffe Bene Seasonal Menu Ultra Violet Purple Sweet Potato Desserts

Caffe Bene from South Korea has maintained a high degree of popularity since arriving in Malaysia. Cafe Bene occasionally launched limited-time dessert drinks to reward their loyal customer. To welcome the advent of 2018,Caffe Bene launched a limited edition dessert drink - a new era of Violet Purple Sweet Potatoes. 

This series used purple sweet potato as the main ingredients, beautiful in color, taste more awesome! If you love the sweetness of sweet potato, look at what delicious desserts this line contains! Many thanks to The Butterfly Project Malaysia & Caffe Bene for hosting the event and sponsors by MAISON de gigi, JUICY Fresh Juice Bar and Caffe Bene Premix Coffee. 

Caffe Bene brings out the new color for 2018 and it was our lucky day as we get try out Caffe Bene's latest seasonal menu - Ultra Violet Purple Sweet Potato Series. The Ultra Violet Purple Sweet Potato Series also include Purple Sweet Potato Bingsu, Latte, Frappeno and Waffle in the menu. Don’t miss out on this special seasonal hit. Only available until 15 April 2018. 

How can I not resist with these purplemania theme at Caffe Bene. Purple desserts with purple outfit. Lets check out the seasonal menu dessert below;

ULTRA VIOLET SWEET POTATO BINGU (RM29.90)
This ultra violet icy treat built up with layers of shaved ice, purple sweet potato milk base, crunchy granola, bouncy agar jelly and topped with our seasonal Ultra Violet Sweet Potato Gelato. Dig into a generous portion of Purple Sweet Potato paste; making this a delightful treat from start to finish.

ULTRA VIOLET SWEET POTATO CREAM WAFFLE (RM18.90) 
Vibrant purple sweet potato paste layered on top of Caffe Bene signature Belgium waffle (Plain/Walnut), crunchy granola, topped with seasonal purple sweet potato gelato and finishing it up with purple sweet potato powder.

ULTRA VIOLET SWEET POTATO FRAPPENO (RM16.90)
The perfect icy drink for a hot summer day. Ice blended purple sweet potato frappno, topped with whipped cream and sprinkle of purple sweet potato powder for that finishing touch. The perfect icy drink for a hot summer day. Ice blended purple sweet potato frappno, topped with whipped cream and sprinkle of purple sweet potato powder for that finishing touch.

ULTRA VIOLET SWEET POTATO LATTE HOT/COLD (RM14.90) 
Smooth, thick and creamy purple sweet potato latte – best enjoyed either hot or iced.

Have a great time with butterflies's bloggers to celebrate the beautiful ultra violet theme party and enjoying all the sweet decadent desserts in The Butterfly Project's event.

Caffé Bene Malaysia

Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, Selangor

Business Hours: 10am to 10.30pm

Solaris Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

Business Hours: 11.00am to 12.00am (midnight)

Terminal Pahlawan (next to Hatten Hotel), Malacca

Business Hours: 10.00am to 10.30pm

IOI Mall Puchong (New Wing, Main Entrance), Selangor

Business Hours: 10am to 10.30pm

Lot 10 Shopping Centre

Business Hours: 10am - 10pm

1 Utama Shopping Centre (Old Wing, facing open air carpark)

Business Hours: 10am to 10pm

Mid Valley Megamall (Third Floor, near GSC Cinemas)

Business Hours: 10am - 10pm 

Sunway Velocity Mall 

Business Hours: 10am - 10pm

Kuantan City Mall 

Business Hours: 10am - 10pm 

Johor Bahru City Square Mall 

Business Hours: 10am - 10pm

Imago Shopping Mall (Kota Kinabalu), Sabah

Business Hours: 10am to 10.30pm

Vivacity Megamall, Kuching

Business Hours: 10am - 10pm

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caffebene.asia/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caffebenemy/

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[Event] Anchor Food Professionals Pastry and Culinary Winners Annoucement

An unrivalled leader in the dairy foodservice industry, Anchor Food Professionals is once again doing their bid to raise the benchmark in the industry by hosting the highly anticipated Anchor Food Professionals Pastry & Culinary Challenge 2018.

The Challenge is a four-day competition starting 13 until 16 March based on three categories namely Pastries, Cake, Culinary. Pastry and Culinary maestros have been invited to form the luminary panel of judges with Chef Jean Francois Arnaud MOF serving as the Head Judge in Pastry Category, along with Chef Nazeri Ismail, and Chef Arthur Heng in this category.

Linda Tan, Director of Anchor Food Professionals shared that competitions like this are important for the industry as it provides a platform for the sharing of experience and knowledge, nurturing the potential of Malaysia's future culinary and pastry artisans and elevating the standards of the food & beverage industry.

The participants of the competition are required to make full use of Anchor’s leading products in the diary segment namely Anchor Cream Cheese, Anchor Butter Sheet, Anchor Butter, Anchor UHT Milk, Anchor Whipping Cream and Anchor Extra Yield Cooking Cream.

There are 7 finalist competing in this Challenge in the Pastry Category. The first prize won by Gan Terk Yeong includes prizes worth RM5,000, a medal, certificate and a Winner Endorsement Sticker. Second price won by Nyon Pei Shan includes prize worth RM 3,000, a medal and certificate and finally, third place won by Tan Shong Yee includes prizes worth RM 2,000, a medal and certificate.

First Place – Gan Terk Yeong

 Second Place – Nyon Pei Shan

 Third Place – Tan Shong Yee

Congratulations to the winners of Anchor Food Professionals Pastry And Culinary Challenge 2018, those who did not win don't give up ... try again next time, continue your efforts in this field of interest.

For more info Anchor Food Professionals, can visit Anchor website here.

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[Review] The Malaysia Online Florist That Always Delivers Fresh Flowers

If you’ve never heard of the best florist in Singapore so far, I don’t blame you, but it was hard to miss. A Better Florist isn’t just a name, they definitely are the best flower delivery Singapore has, which led them to come to Malaysia and open the doors to their amazing flower delivery to all of us who love exquisite flowers and a good service.

I stumbled on them by accident when I was Googling a reliable flower shop, and that’s how I found reviews about A Better Florist. All around the web they are known as either the best UAE flower delivery, an excellent Hong Kong flower delivery or the best florist in Dubai. Which is why I decided to test them out and I am so happy that I did because I found the best flower delivery Malaysia has.

But being the best florist in Hong Kong and Malaysia didn’t come without a good reason. They are one of the rare flower shops who have an organised online store, where all the floral arrangements are organised neatly so you can have an easy and pleasant shopping experience, that doesn’t take up hours. They have everything from a fruit basket selection to a hamper delivery KL loves.

Gift giving is a unique chance to put a smile on someone’s face, and make their day better, and if you’re doing it over and over again with the same gift, it can get repetitive. But with A Better Florist you always get unique gifts and arrangements. From the baby hamper to the get well soon hampers, and the fruit basket selection, you can customise it, add a special touch to it, so you’re surprising your loved ones every single time.

Their flower collection doesn’t lack anything, as they have funeral flowers, along with grand opening flowers and flowers for just about any kind of an opportunity. Most of Malaysia consider them the best florist in Kuala Lumpur due to their same day flower delivery. The same day flower delivery is special because it’s free and you can count on it every single day, with no exceptions.

Bottom line is, it’s irrelevant whether you’re looking for a funeral flower delivery that’s reliable, the best florist in HK or the best florist in Malaysia for creating Valentine’s Day flowers, everything leads to A Better Florist.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABetterFlorist/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abetterflorist/
Website: https://www.abetterflorist.my/

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[Event] Hada Labo's Liu Yen Beauty Talk Show Features Popular Malaysian Celebrities

Hada Labo in collaboration with Taiwanese skincare guru Liu Yen has once again hosted its beauty talk show in Malaysia; this time featuring local celebrities namely Jojo Goh, Emily Chan, Carol Ong and Jeffrey Cheng.

Held live for the first time in Malaysia, this unique beauty talk show was entertaining yet educational with interactive discussion on stage. Liu Yen who led the discussion, unlocked the secret to the celebrities’ glowing youthful skin which is hydration. That was the one thing the celebrities had in common in their skincare routine and daily maintenance. It is evident that beauty begins skin deep and the first step to achieving flawless, glowing and youthful-looking skin is by keeping the skin hydrated.

While it is commonly agreed that looking after the skin helps improve one’s overall complexion, many seem to have overlooked the importance of incorporating proper hydration as part of their skincare routine. When the skin is left exposed to UV, dry weather or even the air conditioning without proper hydration, the skin starts to feel dry and tight. By placing emphasis on hydration and using the right hydrating product, not only does the skin appear supple and radiant, skin problems would also be reduced.

During the discussion, all four celebrities acknowledged the importance of proper hydration to their skin and regardless of skin type, Hada Labo has made it possible for all to obtain hydrated skin with its 8 variants of lotion, each addressing different skin types and skin concerns namely Hydrating and Hydrating (Light), Premium Hydrating, Whitening and Whitening (Rich), Lifting, Firming, Mild Peeling (For Exfoliation) and Blemish Oil Control.

A newscaster by profession, Carol shared that the hectic and busy schedules often got her working tirelessly until the wee hours; and this causes her skin to develop visible fine lines around the eye area. While hydration is imperative to prevent aging, it is also crucial to use products that are suitable to the skin type. The Hada Labo Lifting Firming lotion serves as an ideal anti-aging skincare product, as it does not only help to improve and prevent visible fine lines, the lotion also strengthens skin elasticity.

Emily, on the other hand noted that her skin is susceptible to breakouts from her hectic lifestyle. Concealing pimple marks can be challenging especially when she has to appear on TV. Instead of slathering on different concealers, it is more important to restore the skin back to its healthy condition. The Blemish Oil Control Hydrating Lotion is the perfect solution for her as the product is formulated to condition the skin’s oil production, fight blemishes and calm irritated skin while ensuring that skin remains fresh and hydrated all-day long.

Being an actress who constantly travels abroad, Jojo disclosed that her skin feels unusually dry especially upon travelling, which could be due to the environmental change. Nevertheless, with proper hydration coupled with the right hydrating product, the skin feels hydrated and supple for longer hours without the need to layer an application of face mist. Hada Labo’s Hydrating Lotion is ideal as it serves as a hydrating agent to lock-in moisture for a significantly soft, smooth and supple skin.

Nodding in agreement with the trio, Jeffrey however, noted that many individuals, especially among men, tend to forgo the fundamental steps of hydration in their skincare routine and opt for mask application right away. A person’s skincare routine should always include basic hydration steps – which are cleansing and hydrating; and Hada Labo’s hydrating lotion (light version) is ideal for men as it comes with light texture that absorbs quickly into skin.

“Eight out of nine Malaysians have claimed that they do incorporate hydration as part of their skincare routine; nevertheless, it is important to ensure that we use the right products and include hydration care into our skincare regime. This is because our body is made up of 70% of water and skin cells on the face, like any other cells in the body are made largely of water. Therefore, it needs ample hydration to perform at its optimum,” remarked Liu Yen.

The beauty talk show received overwhelming response where it saw participation of many Hada Labo consumers listening attentively to the experiences and tips shared by Liu Yen and the celebrities.

For more information, please visit Hada Labo social media links at below;
Website: http://www.mentholatum.com.my/
Facebook: MYHadaLabo
Instagram: HadaLaboMalaysia

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[Beauty Review] Experience 3-IN-1 services with HerbaLine's New Integrated Beauty & Wellness Outlet at Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

In conjunction of celebrating HerbaLine's new opening 3 in 1 concept wellness centre located at Sri Hartamas and Herbaline established 17 years ago operating as a facial spa brand. A new chapter has begin as Herbaline embraces new market expectations by diversifying its beauty business into food & hospitality arenas with focus on integrated wellness business.

The expansion of the company’s portfolio is inspired by emerging consumer trends for integration of various services which not only beauty, but pampers and rejuvenating the face, body and total well-being.

Thanks to Mr. C.K Low, the Managing Director of Herbaline Group, allowing us to experience at the new HerbaLine Outlet at Sri Hartamas last week. In the past few years, some of the HerbaLine outlets have already adopted a two-in-one concept that include facial spa and cafe in one location. In 2017, HerbaLine has also introduced a 3 in1 concept with a guesthouse at its Pandan Indah outlet in line with its newly-coined tagline “Eat Well, Look Well, Live Well”

This year, HerbaLine charts another milestone with the launch of its new 3 in 1 outlet at Hartamas, in collaboration with Malaysia’s reputable wellness centre – Healthland – in a bid to bring an enhanced beauty wellness experience to Malaysians.

Let me brief thru here what I experienced myself in the new 3 in 1 wellness concept.

HerbaLine Facial Spa

Staying true to its “no sign course policy, consumers’ minds are immediately put to ease when visiting the facial spa which offers various cleansing, moisturizing and lifting facials or Body Massage Treatments.

The best thing is, you also get complimentary value-added services such as 

➤ Detox Lemongrass Drinks

➤ Sea Salt Foot Bath

➤ Fish Spa Therapy

Take 3 deep breaths of the warm lemongrass whiff to freshen and calm your mind.

A quick shoulder, neck and hand massage to relax my muscles. 

The welcoming guest service already made me satisfied. So happy to be here.

Healthland Family Wellness Centre

HealthLand Wellness Center. A place where you can immerse yourself in relaxation, delighting your senses through body, mind & soul. With a premium wellspring of knowledge on wellness, Healthland promotes a holistic lifestyle with health program and activities. All of their therapists are professionally trained by the acclaimed Wellness Academy which is certified by the Ministry of Labour (Thailand).

Healthland pride themselves being Malaysia’s only wellness center that offers holistic wellness solutions to the mass middle class whilst maintaining its appeal to the affluent.

Beside foot massage, I can enjoy the pampering session while watching movie. 

Mama Kim Sauna Mee Café

HerbaLine in-house cafe offers a comprehensive menu with a philosophy of “Where Healthy Is Yummy”. The healthy recipes with the concept of 80% vegetable and 20% meat in a single dish makes Mama Kim a stand-out for the neighbourhood/community who desires healthy, authentic yummy dishes.

The principles of Mama Kim’s dishes include: 
• 5 major colours 
• Fresh ingredients 
• No MSG 
• No white flour 
• No sugar, less salt, less deep fried. 
• Balanced nutrients 
• 80% vegetables / 20% meat average

OMG~ this healthy meal  is way too delicious. Love the bowl of signature salad - taste fresh and delightful, lighten up my first appetiser dish. Whereby, this signature dish - Sauna Mee totally amazed me (MUST TRY). Their broth so light and refreshing, its taste truly amazing. However, you must CAUTION their hot boiling sauna bowl, it burns your tongue if you eat too fast. Careful ya...

Last but no least, a group photo with all the bloggers. It was a great night to enjoy HerbaLine 3 in 1 beauty & wellness services together at the same time. Happy to meet all of you.

HerbaLine, Healthland and Mama Kim Cafe 
3-in-1 Integrated Beauty and Wellness Centre 
18 and 20, Jalan 31/70A, 
Desa Sri Hartamas, 
50480 Kuala Lumpur. 



HerbaLine Facial Spa 
Contact: +603-2303 9831 / 012-7028677 
Website: www.herbaline.com.my 
Facebook: fb.com/herbaline.my 
Business Hours: 
Monday - Friday: 11am - 7pm 
Saturday: 10.30am - 5.30pm 
Sunday: Closed 

Healthland Wellness Centre 
Contact: +603-2856 7877 
Website: www.healthland.com.my 
Facebook: fb.com/healthlandmalaysia 
Business Hours: 11am - 11pm daily 

Mama Kim Sauna Mee Cafe 
Contact: +603-2858 4173 / 012-6779895 
Website: www.mamakim.my 
Facebook: fb.com/mamakimsaunamee 
Business Hours: 8am - 10pm daily

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