Sunday, November 11, 2018

Halloween Party with Potboy and Carlsberg

Throw in some beer at your Halloween party and have a whirlwind of a time! While we had our taps on free flow at the Carlsberg Brewery, you can bring the golden beverage to your home at a click or touch of the screen via Potboy Groceries. Visit https://potboy.com.my to get your favourite beverages for your parties. Free delivery within Klang Valley makes it all the more awesome!

Welcome to Potboy's Halloween party in Carlsberg Brewery
Potboy Groceries brings the essentials to your doorstep
Like it or not, beer is always a crowd-pleaser, creating more fun with just its appearance. Consumed responsibly, celebrations, parties or a bad day is simply better with some cold beer.

Some of Carlsberg Malaysia's favourites that can be found on the Potboy online grocery shop are:

Carlsberg
Carlsberg Smooth Draught
Carlsberg Special Brew
Jolly Shandy
Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc
Nutrimalt
Royal Stout
Somersby

Products of Carlsberg Malaysia
Welcome drink
Extra cold at -2.5 deg. Try drinking 1/2 a glass in one breath
Unleash the devil in you

Porky porky adds excitement to the party!

The devil's advocate
Best dressed finalists
Beer pong
Thank you Carlsberg Malaysia
&
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!


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Friday, November 9, 2018

My Journey of Starting the Day Strong with Dutch Lady Milk

I cannot imagine life without milk. I mean...how can you? It is the one thing that human babies depend on 100% to grow at least for the first 6 months of their lives.  Milk has been one of my favourite foods even before the Dutch Lady Breakfast Challenge. Other than its nutrients, my favourite reason milk is a staple in my refridgerator is that it is yummy! I like the versatility of this white beverage as it can be drunk just like that, married with cereal or just about any cookie and biscuit.

When pairing it with sweet food, it neutralizes the cloying taste. If you notice, its bodied texture makes the meal more fulfilling than with plain water. Which is why milk makes excellent company with cakes and kuihs. Other than with sweet food, milk is also a wonderful ingredient for savoury picks. To those who likes the kick of spicy food but cannot resist the waterworks, a glass of milk will help too. Milk is omniuse like that! 

When it comes to choosing the brand of choice, Dutch Lady is a no-brainer. It has been trusted for years since my grandparents' generation. I trust it for its freshness, for its taste and for its process that retains all nutrients of milk. 

Dutch Lady Breakfast Challenge pack
Although I did not have to wait for the Dutch Lady Breakfast Challenge to love milk- full cream milk to be exact (no cream, no fun), the challenge was an opportunity to explore more food pairings with milk. While getting my creative juices (result of fortifying my mind with milk) working, milk made a double impression on me that it does complete our meals with sufficient nutrients that our body needs. Sometimes, milk is so complete that it can stand alone as the main food while other  accompany it. 

This is what milk does:
  • It builds your bone density and strengthens teeth with calcium
  • Builds and repairs the body with proteins
  • Gives you energy 
  • Helps bone health with Vitamin D (alternative to going out in the sun)
  • Helps maintain healthy red blood cells and nerve tissue with Vitamin B12
  • Balances the immune system, maintain good vision and skin with Vitamin A
  • Helps convert food into energy with Vitamin B12
  • Metabolizes sugars and fatty acid with Niacin

In fact, if you do it right and replace meals with milk, it can help with weight loss!


***DAY 1***


My journey with Dutch Lady breakfast challenge was a fun one. Starting with appreciating Malaysian food on Day 1, I washed down the mee goreng mamak with some Dutch Lady Pure Farm Milk instead of teh tarik or kopi tarik. It kept me full the whole day till dinner. Saved a lunch fare there! Taste wise, it is unconventionally delicious!

Having a mee goreng mamak while overlooking the city of Kuala Lumpur


***DAY 2***
I am always on the go...ALWAYS! But I cannot function without breakfast. Some instant oats and milk always saves my day...or job! On day 2, I shared my quick and powerful breakfast fix so that it saves your day too! Some nuts or fruits would make it more sprightly. If not, the oats is just as good with some Dutch Lady Pure Farm Milk! You don't even need to keep it overnight as the oats soaked in milk is ready in just 1/2 hour. Oats keeps you full and releases energy slowly so that you keyboard warriors can fight that annoying fatigue.


My breakfast when I am rushing to work- instant oats with milk and nuts or fruits

***DAY 3***
Apart from working very hard in the office, I am plagued by wanderlust. Different places brings me different forms of breakfast. As mentioned, breakfast is a must for me. So however weird or unfamiliar the food that is served, I will consume. Nutritional facts of the food may not always be known. Milk always comes in handy as I know that it will be ready to backup for the lack of nutrients the food that I am having. It also helps that the most profusely found brand in the most remote of areas is Dutch Lady Pure Farm Milk. A balanced breakfast always keeps me exploring!

Teochew ang gu kuih (red kuih) in Kampung Sungai Burung, Bagan Datoh, Perak
My breakfast in Kg Sungai Burung fishing village is packed solid with nutrients with milk and kept me exploring

***DAY 4***
Wash the Monday blues away with some blue milk! Now who says good food is boring? Some blue milk perhaps? I love making my food look out of this world when I have the time. It makes the day much more fun and Instagrammable! Go au naturale with some blue pea flowers from my garden. Adults will adore it as much as the kids. Next, perhaps some green milk from pandan leaves? Cannot wait to try!

Make some blue milk with blue pea flowers from my garden


Satisfying breakfast with some egg tarts, blueberry and egg tarts!

***DAY 5***
By day 5, it has already become a habit to get creative with milk for breakfast. This time, I am going to replenish my energy with some smooth mashed potatoes creamed with Dutch Lady Full Cream Milk. Potato is burned quicker in the body, releasing energy for a powerful day. So contrary to common belief, this is not fat food. The dish goes very well with milk and you will be ready to take on any physical challenge for the rest of the day. Try the recipe!


Mashed potato creamed with Dutch Lady Full Cream Milk at the park after exercise gives a wonderful boost for the day


The journey of healthy breakfast with Dutch Lady Pure Farm Milk does not stop here. It is just the beginning to healthier and more productive days ahead! Thank you Dutch Lady Malaysia!

For more nutritional and fun facts about milk, go to https://www.facebook.com/spread.the.goodness.of.milk or https://www.dutchlady.com.my/



Saturday, November 3, 2018

Lab 11's Full Lift Shampoo and Soft Mask Series

The frustration is real for people with unruly hair like mine. I have been in search for the right shampoo for a long time. Sometimes, my hair has to be under chemical influence to coerce it  under control. I had no choice as the mane rests on the head which gives the first impression when meeting people. The fact that a shiny crowning glory does have an impact on your confidence cannot be discounted.
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I then chanced upon Lab 11's Full Lift Shampoo and Soft Mask series. The shampoo and conditioner aim to deliver desired hair texture with more than 10 benefits- fullness, anti-frizz, oil-control, hair regrowth, heat protection and strengthening are just some of them.

Their new recipe, formulated in 2016, gets nature lovers like me attracted to the product without much effort. It contains 100% natural extracts from plants, essential oils and a myriad of amino acids with no artificial colouring, unnatural fragrance and synthetic chemicals. For those who are extra careful, it is also sans MIT/CMIT.
Key ingredients in Lab 11's recipe
Derick Ooi, founder of Lab11 explaining the vision and mission of his brand
The moment I got my hands on the shampoo and mask, I cannot help swoon over its divine scent, thanks to its concoction of essential oils. Now my shampoo doubles as an aroma therapist.


The Lab 11 Full-lift Shampoo contains natural watercress extracts to provide high amounts of sulfur, zinc and magnesium for stronger hair roots and increased hair follicle density. The hair looks fuller because the hair shaft is plumped.

I love the fresh after-wash feeling that lasts the whole day. The clever effects of pure lime, orange, peppermint and eucalyptus when massaged into the scalp is truely refreshing.

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The soft mask is rich in argan oil, olive oil and amino acids. It helps replenish, hydrate and restructure split ends and broken hair shafts to reduce frizz and static. After fortifying my hair with this hair mask, the notorious frizz fizzles away.
Unruly hair
Dry and dull
Frizzy
A dollop of white Soft Mask (left) and colourless shampoo (right)
After shampooing with Lab11's Full Lift Shampoo, my regime continues with the soft mask. Let it sit on your head for a while for the nutrients to be absorbed before rinsing it off. Turn the heater to a slightly lower temperature to rinse out the conditioner in the hair. It helps seal moisture.

After every wash, I enjoy the invigorating scent and the softness of the hair. I guess I have found the shampoo and hair mask that I have always been looking for!
Love the shine
Manageable
Before and after using Lab 11's Full Lift Shampoo and Soft Mask
The texture of my hair improved and evidently made hair styling better. My hair is shinier, fuller and much softer. With hair smelling great all day, I have no qualms meeting people and showing off my tresses! Thank you Lab 11 for not only restoring the health of my hair but also my confidence!

Styling my hair for an event
Great texture, easy styling, no worries!

Loving my new shampoo Lab 11 Full-lift shampoo. Look at how my hair shines!

For more information, log on to www.lab11international.com.my or email customerservice@lab11international.com.my