CARNATION Co-creates Gourmet Made Easy Recipes with Soo Wincci

Carnation's Exclusive Cooking Showcase

Other than being named after a flower, its also one of Malaysia's well known Evaporated Creamer by F&N. And on 25th May 2016, CARNATION has presented an exclusive cooking showcase featuring celebrity chef and CARNATION ambassador, Soo Wincci at TESCO Mutiara. And psst, if you havent heard, theres a CARNATION Go Gourmet Korea contest happening, where you can possibly win a chance to win your way to Korea.

Featuring Soo Wincii!

The highlight of the event was the sharing of 3 delicious recipes created with CARNATION Evaporated Creamer. Nowadays, we are all looking for a 'quick and easy' solution to preparing meals, and obviously, CARNATION has made cooking more convenient, proving to consumers that gourmet can be made easy too.

Presenting here Puffy Omelette Pizza

Apple Pie Wonton

And her Adzuki Avocado Milkshake.

At the event, Soo Wincci shared a few thoughts and her kitchen secrets, preparing her super taste Puffy Omelette Pizza, Apple Pie Wonton and Adzuki Avocado Milkshake to bring the true harmony of exquisite flavours. And to be honest, i was shocked to find out that most of these dishes didnt take more than 30 minutes to prepare. How cool is that? Wincci also mentioned that she can be rather busy with her schedule, so she was figuring out on different ways to prepare meals that takes less time, but taste as if it was made in the kitchen for hours. Since good things are meant to be shared, i will be listing down the ingredients for you to try at home.

Soo Wincci in action

I have to admit that i enjoyed the cooking show with Soo Wincci cause her personality is just very bubbly and cheerful. She makes preparing dishes look fun, which i think not many of us are able to pull that off when we're in the kitchen! Wincci is talented in so many ways if you ask me, she has the looks, the talent and the skill where people can look up to her as a strong woman. You go girl!

So there you have it, who knew you can prepare many kinds of dishes with evaporated creamer?

If youre more interested about the CARNATION Go Gourmet Korea contest, this life opportunity will win you a tour around Korea with Soo Wincci. There will be 10 participants to be selected to win a 5D3N Travel Package for 2, and other prizes which includes 15 Samsung smartphones and 150 CARNATION limited edition merchandise. The contest will be running until the 31st of May, and all the contestants would need to do to participate is to submit 2 CARNATION Evaporated Creamer 390g labels with a contest form and answer a simple question. For more details of the contest, you can head over to this link here : http://www.fndairies.com/gourmet-korea/gourmet-korea-contest.pdf

When will you be preparing your next dish with Carnation Evaporated Creamer?

CARNATION Evaporated Creamer recently unveiled its new packaging with the same great taste, and its now avaialble at all hypermarkets and major retails nationwide. For more information on CARNATION and the CARNATION Go Gourmet Korea with Soo Wincci contest, please visit www.fndairies.com. Thanks for dropping by!

Sara xx

Watsons treats VIP Members for an Extreme Night Out! (X-Men Apocalypse Screening)

X-Men Apocalypse Screening with WATSONS

As Asia's leading beauty and health retailer, Watsons has decided to treat its VIP members, business partners, celebrity friends, media and the blogging community to a glittering red carpet gala event for the movie screening of X-Men The Apocalypse at GSC Pavilion. (Psst, if youre reading this Watsons, thank you so much for the invitation!)

The Red Carpet Entrance

They really know how to treat their VIP's right?

The special movie screening is held in conjunction with Watsons collaboration with marvels latest offering to a movie night out, giving its VIP members the privilege to be one of the first few in the world to have watched the blockbuster action movie series. You got that right, the lucky VIP members are watching X-Men even before the movie is out!

Mandatory shot // Thanks to a Mr Photographer!

Even some of the Miss Malaysia Finalist were present too!

At the special movie screening, VIP members who attended were given an extra surprise when they were given a chance to win a pair of air flight return ticket to Melbourne and Perth, where a total of 20 lucky VIP members were selected to go through two rounds of challenges before the last two standing were announced as winners. Personally, who really knew that it was that easy to win return flight tickets from Watsons?!

The first round with Q&A

The first round of the challenge was to test their knowledge with questions and answers round relating to Watsons and X-men. The top 6 highest scores advance to the final round where they compete against one another to win a pair of flight tickets to Australia's vibrant cities courtesy from AirAsiaX.

Marvel Merchandises

Final Round Challenge! 

The final round was tested by a quirky challenge, where they had to wear an X-Men merchandise cap and by using the tip of the cap to carry a Watsons brand toothbrush from a Watsons Treat Water bottle and placing the toothbrush into another bowl within the time frame given.

Congratulations to the winners! 

And with those challenges, the top two winners were given a mock air flight ticket at the prize presentation. The top scorer in the final round was given the choice to choose the flight destination between Melbourne or Perth, and the second place receiving the alternate destination.

Magneto Helmet Replica from X-Men

This is one lucky fella! 

If you think the fun ends there, it doesn't! Because guest and members of the media were also treated to another surprise when Caryn and Danny gave away TWO EXCLUSIVE MAGNETO HELMET REPLICA X-MEN  merchandise in a lucky draw which was flown in for the special movie screening all the way from London!

Uber Men was present to sponsor the event with some hairdo's for the event too!

A man glamming up for the red carpet with Uber Men.

Its really no doubt that Watsons has always been smart with their partnerships to create innovative campaigns such as this. And on a side note, to X-Men fans, exclusice gift with purchases including Ubermen earphones and X-men Apocalypse caps are available with purchase on participating brands products until 25th May, so hurry to your nearest Watsons stores today! Also dont forget to visit Watsons Facebook at www.facebook.com/watsonsmalaysia or Watsons official website at www.watsons.com.my to keep yourself updated with the latest promotions!

Sara xx

BrooklynB // // U.S Fries & Burgers Fiesta

Im back again! And today in conjunction with the U.S Fries and Burgers Fiesta, i managed to visit another cafe participant in regards of the campaign. Can you guess which cafe was my next destination? Hehe. Read on below to find out:

And tadaa, after so long of eyeing BrooklynB, finally got the chance to check them out. I was rather fascinated that their dishes are creatively made with bagels! And if you think their burgers are going to be like how you think it would be, well, im telling you to expect the unexpected. Located within the same row where McDonalds is in SS15, its like its own gem in a row of shop lots. Can you guess what their featured burgers are in conjunction with the U.S Fries with Burgers Fiesta?  Scroll down to find out!

Philly Cheese Steak

First up in the menu would be their Philly Cheese Steak, which features thinly sliced beef served with caramelised onions, cheese and U.S Straight Cut Fries in a dish. As the first dish served, i was rather shocked to find the bun's of this so called burger are made out of bagels! Imagine a fusion of one of the few best things in life, bagels with a concept of burgers. Yep, and in this particular dish, instead of beef patties, it's substituted with Philly cheese steak to get yourself to drool. And i have to say that the fries on the sides are amazing as an appetizer to the dish. Steak lovers, this is a must try!

Deli Chicken

Another dish by BrooklynB that has been featured to be in this campaign would be the Deli Chicken. This dish is practically all about the smoked chicken and cheese served on a bed of lettuce with U.S Straight Cut Fries on the side. Forget about chicken ham sandwich, cause this is one of its kind. The Smoked chicken slice really compliments the taste of the savoury bagel, and the straight cut fries add a crispy texture to the entire dish.

So there you have it ladies and gents, for those who loves to get a taste of savoury bagels differently, you should definitely head on over to BrooklynB in SS15, Subang Jaya to get a taste of this! For more information on BrooklyB, head on over to their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Brooklyn.B.Bagels/?fref=ts.

Sara xx

The New Anlene Movemax

The launch of the New Anlene Movemax Formula

Anlene has been well known for strengthening bones by providing calcium under Dairy giant Fonterra Brands Malaysia, and today, they have launched a nation-wide campaign to get Malaysians to move as young as they fell inside. The launch is in conjunction with the introduction of the new Anlene with MoveMax formula which includes Calcium, Collagen, and Protein for the well-being of bones, joints and muscles.

Jose Miguel sharing a few words on behalf of Fonterra Brands Malaysia and Singapore.

Mr Jose Miguel Porraz Landor, Managing Director of Fonterra Brands Malaysia and Singapore was present and quoted that Fonterra has always made it a priority to listen closely to consumers in order to meet their specific nutritional needs through the goodness of dairy.

A really energetic sketch was prepared to embrace the movement.

Do keep in mind that Anlene is a brand that was first created more than 20 years ago in Malaysia for the Asian market, with the intention to address the nutritional needs for bone health. Today, Anlene has highly succeeded to be a global brand, and continues to innovate and address the nutritional needs for not just bones, but in movements as well.

Sheila Majid also made a special appearance at the event as Anlene's spoke person.

The official launch of Anlene MoveMax

To wow media members, Sheila Majid made a special appearance who was the spokesperson at the launch, to inspire Malaysian to make movement an important part of their lives. Sheila who is now in her 50's clearly walks the talk, as she maintains a highly active lifestyle through good nutrition which she explains is the key to her youthful appearance and good health. And personally speaking, seeing someone who's in their 50's looking that great, really can be a true idol, proving to people that you have a choice to be who you want to be. *idol*

Members of the media had a fun time finding out our Anlene Move Check too!

Move Young Machine 

Trampoline exercises

And my favourite one of all, the swing!

At the experiential launch, we had a taste of fun youthful movements which featured jumping on a trampoline, arcade dance games and a tyre swing in a tree house. And since i managed to move with Anlene, believe me, the games were not as easy as it looks. haha. Anlene has created really good touchpoints with consumers like me to fully embrace movements as young as they feel through roadshows, programmes and move checks. Who really knew that movements are as important too right?

Free flow of Anlene Yogurt

My mum enjoying some yogurt for herself, with of course gaining healthy benefits.

Since the event had a free flow of Anlene milk and yogurt, i'll be honest that i've never tried their milk formulation other than their yogurt range, and since i decided to try the Anlene MoveMax chocolate milk formula, i dont think it was that bad. It was rather refreshing after a long workout of youthful movements. (note to self that im getting older day by day) haha. Its really great to know that they want to empower more Malaysians to move as young as they feel inside.

Jose Miguel giving my mom a mothers day gift

Launching the Anlene MoveMax

The new Anlene formulation with MoveMax contains important nutrients such as calcium, collagen, protein, as well as other nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B, C, D and E in a nutrient bundle to help care for your bones, joints and muscles. The new Anelen MoveMax is available in all leading supermarkets nationwide and is available in the powdered form as well as in the yogurt form. The powdered form comes in two flavours - plain and chocolate in packs of 1kg, 600g and 175g. The Anlene Movemax Yogurt are available in 4 delicious variants featuring plain, mango, strawberry and mixed berries. (my fav is the mixed berries!) hehe. For more information, please log on to www.anlene.com.my or facebook.com/anlenemalaysia.

Sara xx

Big Hug Burger // U.S Fries & Burgers Fiesta

We all love our burgers with any form of potatoes as the sides, so in conjunction with the U.S Fries & Burger Fiesta which is on-going until the end of May 2016, there will be 19 different burger joint and cafes in the Klang Valley participating in this fiesta. And just to share some sneak peaks on what to expect, I managed to visit one of the participating cafe's to check out what they have to offer!

At a small corner in Subang Square, lies the Big Hug Burger cafe, which is located in SS15. And if youre wondering what their featured burgers are in conjunction with the U.S Fries Burgers Fiesta, its would be their Nasi Lemak Burger and Grilled Buffalo Chicken Burger. With such an interesting combo of ingredients, it definitely caught my attention! Read on to find out more about these 2 burgers.

 Grilled Buffalo Chicken Burger

 The first burger featured would be the Grilled Buffalo Chicken Burgers as their signature burger feature for the U.S Fries and Burgers Fiesta. The highlight of this burger would be its Grilled Buffalo Chicken patty, topped with celery, carrot, lettuce , mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese and blue cheese dressing accompanied with it, the U.S Spice Potato slice. If you love juicy burgers, this would be it! At your first bite, you would know that this burger is filled with flavours that compliment each other very well. The potatoes also went really well with the flavour of the burger, to add a slight tinge of spice. *Yums*

Nasi Lemak Burger

And the other featured burger would be the Nasi Lemak Burger! I have to admit that the name of it was rather interesting since it has like an asian fusion to a western dish. It has Ayam Berempah topped with a fried egg, crispy anchovies, peanuts and served with a toasted pandan bun, layered wth cucumber slices, cheddar cheese, curry sauce, sambal and santan mayo with U.S Spice Potato Slices. I was surprise that the sambal on the burger was actually tasty! Not too spicy for spice lovers, but to my tastebuds, i'd give this a thumbs up, must try dish!

Both these burgers would not be complete without the sides of potato slices! I have to admit that the way they fried their potatoes are on point. But between the crinkle cut fries and the potato wedges, i prefer the thin cuts better. Hehe. Both had a crispy exterior that would just melt in your mouth. With only the best US Potato's, it would guarantee taste and quality.

So if you're hesitating, dont! Head on over to Big Hug Burger Cafe and taste these amazing burgers for yourself. And don't forget this with your friends, after all, good things are meant to be shared right? For more information, do head on over to their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BigHugBurgers/ ;)

Sara xx