Mieza Everdeen

Assalamualaikum and hello! Today's post will gonna be about a unique fruit drink that I was introduced to by Furley Bioextracts. 

When I was small, I used to live with my mom, brother and grandparents at the village somewhere in Johor because my dad was in Japan for a half year course. So, I pretty much enjoyed lots of kampung lifestyle that I treasure till now. One of it was having the luxury of eating fruits fresh from the orchard and among the fruits that grandpa will bring home were mangosteen, the queen of fruits. I won't forget how grandpa always helped me with cracking out the mangosteen flesh because he said there's a sticky liquid oozing out from the fruit that will stain my hands and shirt. Such sweet, simple times I had with him years ago :')



Today, I don't really have that luxury anymore as I'm living in KL and there's not really any orchards to visit here XD so, I am truly glad to have found Ostania Mangosteen Amrita, a healthy mangosteen fruit drink that comes heavily packed with nutrients to help me stay healthy in a friendly way ^_^

Formulated with the puree and the mangosteen's skin all along, Ostania Mangosteen Amrita is rich with Xanthones which is a very good anti-oxidant that can benefit our entire body especially in maintaining the health of our organs. According to a scientific research done in Japan, Xanthones has the ability to halt the early progress of tumour and it also has many benefits in cancer fighting, but it is still yet to be commercialized or widely used in current health practices. Other than that, Xanthones is also beneficial in helping its consumer to fight cholesterol.  

Ostania Mangosteen Amrita also contains the extracts of apple, roselle, acai berry, grape and pomegranate. Below picture is the ORAC scores of fruits and Ostania Mangosteen Amrita drink. FYI, the function of ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbence Capacity) scores is to measure the value of antioxidant presence in food and it is used by the National Institute of Aging. Higher ORAC scores shows higher antioxidant level which is helpful in neutralizing free radicals. As you can see, the prestigious National University of Singapore has had Ostania Mangosteen Amrita tested in their lab and the finding showed that its ORAC scores beat the other power fruits like cranberries, blackberries, pomegranates and peaches. 

Assalamualaikum and hello! Alhamdulillah, Allah gives me the chance to experience Ramadhan again this year in peace and good health. As a Muslim, I always pray to Him so that He will let me meet my next Ramadhan and become a better Muslim at the end of it. So, in order for me to ride through my journey to become a better person, why don't I start by sharing with you about a place that you must go for buka puasa during this Ramadhan? Hehe!

Introducing Me'nate Steak Hub, a glorious place for any meat lover and steak-addicts. I had the chance to visit their newly opened third branch at Starparc Point (next to KL Festival Mall) and tried their special Ramadhan servings and I'm telling you, everything offered is worth trying and insyaAllah it will worth every dime you spent ^_^ Personally, I prefer lamb over meat but for the sake of this review, I tried them all and I never regret it.

At Me'nate Steak Hub, you'll only be served with the juiciest, healthiest and the most tender meat of high quality only. They don't serve "just meat" but they serve "the meat" that belongs in your plates :) The owner, a very humble man named Mr.Mustafa was once a Master Butcher who served Queen Elizabeth for 10 years and he is definitely the person that will never go wrong with his choice of meat. So, I think enough of the intro, let's jump to their Ramadhan menu shall we?

Assalamualaikum and hello! This post is specially dedicated to all food lovers, especially if you are a frequent or a newbie to Tony Roma's because they just bombed 2015 with their latest Farmer's Market offerings ^_^ I was invited by a good friend of mine to join a food review session at Tony Roma's @ eCurve and I say it's totally worth our time because heyy, no one can hate these delicious meals! Writing about it now makes me hungry again -_-'' I need to go there again asap I guess? Oh ya, this Farmer's Market 2015 is only available until the end of May so to avoid disappointment, go now okay? ;)

If you're a health freak or health conscious and you love your greens + fruits, start with this yummy Green Goddess Salad. I am a fan of Ceasar Salad and I usually don't like other types of salad I ever tried anywhere but this is an exception! Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, Green Goddess dressing, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red radishes, edamame, sliced almonds, cucumbers and croutons are what you will find in this humongous plate. Make sure you share this salad with 2-3 pax because I don't want you to feel full with a starter :p 

Honestly, I never liked BBQ sauce. It's like a total no-no for me but what sorcery is this BBQ Taco Shrimp?? I love it! Partly because everything in it feels so juicy and fresh, and yes, I have to admit that the BBQ sauce is something that I really can stomach ;) The number one factor of why I love this taco is the shrimp. The big, fat, juicy shrimps that instantly makes the entire taco a winner ^_^ What to expect in this BBQ Shrimp Taco? Definitely shrimps, sweet BBQ sauce, pineapple and cucumber salsa. 

As a person who always love her salmon to be raw, I say this salmon here is overcooked and a tad too dry to my liking but that is just a personal opinion :) However, the lemon pesto butter is the best in the world I ever tasted and I don't have any problem to finish the entire plate, hehe! Again, say hello to the big fat juicy shrimps and the broccolis as they make the perfect sides for this meal. The yellow coloured rice is infused with saffron and the secret is to eat this salmon with rice when it is still hot as you can get the entire flavour perfectly in each bites. Don't let the food wait okay? 

What is Tony Roma's without the ribs, aite? The black pepper beef ribs are a bit sweet but they're definitely the most succulent, juicy ribs I can vote for and yeah, if you're a meat lover I think you can have plates after plates of these ^_^ the Fillet Medallions are very tender as well but don't expect it to have a richly marinated flavour because the taste is quite plain to balance with the ribs. The mashed potatoes, oh how I love it! I wish I could learn the exact recipe of making it, hehe!

pic credit to Syafiera Yamin

These beverages are non-alcoholic so don't worry ;) Priced at RM15.90 each, they're a combination of citrusy fruits and berries juices served in sugar rimmed glasses. I had the original Romarita (most left) and the taste is quite sour but very refreshing. Usually sour drinks hurt my throat but not this one, as I quite enjoy its taste ^_^ Actually I asked form Wild Berries Romarita but someone didn't realize that he accidentally drank it (cried silently in my heart..ok enough drama) XD it's okay, next visit I'm gonna get my Wild Berries Romarita! From left to right :

So yeah, above are all the Market Fresh Sampling (food) and Market Fresh Pairings (drinks) that you can get at Tony Roma's Malaysia until 31st May 2015 for their Farmer's Market 2015 promo. Aside from this, I'd also like to mention that if you're looking for value lunch meals from 3pm-6pm on weekdays, drop by at any Tony Roma's as they have a selection of menu priced at RM 9.90 each within this 3 hours ^_^ toodles!

Love,

Mieza

Assalamualaikum and hello ^_^ I found something that reminds me of my childhood, and it is FOOD! So, rather than eating it all alone and keeping the secret to myself, why not I share about it here right? ;)

Presenting the new snack in town, Monster's Crazy Crunchy or also known as MCC ^_^ when I was small, the snack like this was just a small jar of plain rice crispies with a dollop of chocolate, which honestly wasn't that tasty back then. However with MCC, you can never say never to it! Why? Because the chocolate in here is not just any randomly bought packets and tossed inside this jar okay? The manufacturer of MCC created their own secret recipe of chocolate to give customers that satisfaction that you cannot get from any commercial chocolates out there. This one I got here is the rainbow version, as you can see the rice crispies are not boring but they're colourful ^_^ Try and guess how much have I eaten? 

I seriously can't stop munching because honestly, this MCC is so delicious (told ya the chocolate is special), the rice crispies is very crunchy (not some soggy thing like we sometimes get from other brands) and mixing them up is not hard at all. I eat this at home, I eat this at my office (and kena pow dengan member, choyy) and what I yet to try is eating this in the LRT. Okay I'll try tomorrow coz I got class after work, will have to pass 13 stations and let's see how many people will start looking at me XD when a girl is hungry, she eats wherever she wants :p Oh ya, if you're wondering how to get the chocolate to taste better and maybe if it hardens, simply put the jar upside down in hot water and ensure that the lid is fully immersed. Leave for a few minutes for your chocolate to thaw ;)

So, if you wanna get this MCC because you are a chocolate lover like me, because you love eating and you support our local product, then by all means please contact them at :

Love, 

Mieza

Assalamualaikum and hello! When the 'boat noodle' phenomena took Malaysian food scene by the storm a while ago, I was still busy figuring out what to do in my life thus only until recently that I finally got the chance to experience a.k.a eat at the famous Boat Noodle restaurant ^_^ being in the late train does give me some benefit which is, I got to taste a selection of their new menu fresh from Thailand, yeay! 

So before we indulge our eyes with their new offerings, lets start with the classic first, which is the boat noodle. If you're still in the dark, this is called boat noodle because in Thailand, this noodle is sold in boats at the floating market. The unique thing about it is that the quantity per bowl is so small that you can finish it within 2-4 gulps only. There are 2 types of gravy, one thin and the other being thick as it contains coconut milk (santan). Beef or chicken? They have both!

Next up is my number one favourite from the new menu, which is Kra-Pow Chicken rice or in its English name is Basil Fried Chicken with rice. I have tasted a lot of Kra-Pow Chicken rice at other restaurants and once in Thailand. This one at Boat Noodle is the best I ever get in Malaysia, it tastes exactly like what I had in Thailand! The chicken bits were tender and perfectly marinated, the sauce was awesome and I wish I could have more :D

If we have our beloved Maggi mee, then Thailand too has their own classic instant noodle. Yum Mama is a brilliant mixture of the noodle, crab meat, sausages and vegetables. If you don't feel like having rice and you don't want anything soupy then try this.

Yum Mama - RM8.50

Sorry, I don't know what was I thinking when I snapped this image. Coconut Pan is the latest addition to Boat Noodle's drinks selection. It is basically the same like our local coconut shake but this version is a lot more creamier and the coconut taste is like segar dari ladang. It took my taste bud by surprise actually, and I advise you to share this with your loved ones as I think some people might not be able to gulp down the entire creamy concoction. So order one Coconut Pan, and try their iced tea (I found that the normal one tastes better than the blended one) or their iced green tea, both are so tasty and refreshing!

 Grilled chickenballs and grilled meatballs

Yum Meatball - RM8.90

Now this Yum Woon Sen is a serious business for seafood and spicy lover. Actually it is not spicy enough to my expectation so it is safe for anyone to eat I guess, hehe! A mixture of vege goodness with the wonders of the sea. Calamari rings, crab sticks, prawn and Woon Sen (glass noodle), this was my favourite after Kra-Pow Chicken rice. I'll definitely come back for this one, seriously worth indulging in ;)

Yum Woon Sen - RM13.00

Bangkok Omelette with Sood Yut - RM11.90

latest menu at Boat Noodle (Berjaya Times Square outlet)

Overall, I think the current menu at Boat Noodle is a success because they really deliver the real taste of Thailand food right here in Malaysia. So, if you have some Thai-cravings to be fixed, get your eating companion to flood in Boat Noodle and order everything I mentioned above okay? Price wise as you can see in the menu above, they're still in the cheap range which makes them very affordable even in tumultuous pocket, hehehe :p Happy eating everyone!

Visit Boat Noodle facebook page : fb.com/meesampan

Assalamulaikum and hello! I hope all my Muslim readers are enjoying their Ramadhan so far, it has only been a few days and we have a long way to go ^_^ As now is the fasting season, as usual many hotels are having promotions of Ramadhan Buffet and I am very lucky to have experienced a buka puasa session at De Palma Hotel, Shah Alam. This is not my first time being there as my faculty once had a dinner there and I was part of the organizing committee so I know the food there is marvelous! To all my readers, allow me to share with you guys on what the Ramadhan Buffet at De Palma Hotel Shah Alam has to offer you alright? Please be surprised as there are almost 150 types of dishes that is available daily at the buffet. Now people, this is THE BUFFET that we must not miss!

First of all, they named the buffet as Periuk & Belanga as it offers a wide range of traditional Malay delicacies. However, fret not as the selection does not only end there. There are Western food, Chinese food and Indian delicacies as well ^_^ without further ado, let me present to you the scene of Ramadhan Buffet at De Palma Hotel Shah Alam!


My verdict? This is the most special buffet I have ever been to! Seriously, all the dishes served tasted so delicious and I hoped that I am blessed with a blackhole stomach but unfortunately I am not, haha XD I really wanna recommend their roasted lamb, nasi hujan panas, asam pedas ikan pari, puding roti and rendang udang halia. If you happen to have your buka puasa there, do not miss these dishes okay? You won't regret it! The special highlight for buka puasa at De Palma Hotel Shah Alam is that the events/itinerary prepared by the hotel management is syariah compliance. They have Quran and dzikr recitation, live azan in the banquet hall, ceramah agama after maghrib prayer, and tarawikh prayer with an Imam from Egypt. So, for Muslims who decided to break fast at De Palma Hotel Shah Alam, you won't be disappointed with everything that has been carefully arranged by the hotel management :) Even the surau is tip top, it is very spacious, clean and the facilities are more than enough to ensure our comfort.
Great news, you can get 15% off if you wanna break fast there ^_^ no matter if you are Muslim or not, everyone can enjoy this benefit okay? Call 03-55428080 ext 519 to book your seats now! The price for adult is RM75nett and RM37.50nett for children. Mention my blog : archereverdeen.com and you are eligible for the discount, yeayy!