Now in Season Malaysia event @ Village Grocer’s Cafe

Abby and I were invited by Now in Season Malaysia to attend an event that they organised on the 13th of May at Village Grocer’s Cafe, Tropicana Avenue. It was a Saturday so I had my husband drop us off at the location because nobody wants to spend time to look for a parking with a screaming toddler lol. We arrived 10 minutes earlier since it was scheduled to start at 10am but it was pushed to 10.30am. Was given a goodie bag as well with grapes and beetroot in it.


This event is kid-friendly so all kids were equipped with colouring activity sheets. Here’s an occupied Abby.

All tables were also given fresh grapes for guests to munch on and I must say that the grapes were absolutely delicious! Abby was requesting for more so I was peeling the skin off the whole time.

The event was hosted by Daphne Iking who’s also a Sabahan (like me! :P) and a mom to 3 kids. It wasn’t until after the event ended that we chatted. Always excited to meet another Sabahan here in West Malaysia.

Here’s Indra Balaratnam giving some insights to the guests who are mostly parents. I would think that I know a lot about important nutrients for my child but surprisingly, all I know are all on the surface. Indra showed what kind of food group are supposed to be given more and how to count them in servings. Very informative indeed. She also showed two very simple healthy recipes that we can follow.

The event ended with a light brunch for everyone and the two recipes that were shared by Indra was also served. The carrot dip was simply delicious. Just blend some carrots, green beans and garlic and you’ll have a wonderful dip to go with cucumbers and crackers 🙂

Also bumped into my ex-colleague who is also a popular blogger <3 A great mom to two beautiful girls, Illy’s blog covers from reviews to her experiences. Check her out at illyariffin.com

For more healthy eating tips, check Now in Season Malaysia on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nowinseasonMY/

JBL x Blu Media Event @ Talent Lounge, Damansara Perdana

It was a privilege to be invited to the JBL x Blu media event on the 19th of April at Talent Lounge, Damansara Perdana. BLU Products, (stands for Bold Like Us) is an American company that designs and manufactures affordable, attractive and innovative mobile devices focusing on fulfilling the needs of the everyday person. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company has been in the mobile industry since 1995, and in 2010 launched BLU.

Thanks to Lazada, now we are able to get hold of these devices!

The collaboration between Lazada and Hot Gadgets (sole distributor for AKG, JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson, Revel, E-Blue, and BLU in Malaysia) to launch BLU Products in Malaysia will see the mobile brand making its debut in this country.

Mingled around before the event started. What a perfect way to do some networking.

BLU phones and JBL speakers are also being displayed.

See how affordable this phone is? And check out the really cute colour!

Lazada is currently offering bundles at their website. That means, when you purchase a phone, you will get a FREE JBL earphone or a mini speaker! Talk about sound quality right there.

Check out their range now at BLU’s official store on Lazada.

Maggi OatMee Mi Goreng Curry Flavour

Lazada sent a package full of products for me to review and one of them was this- Maggi OatMee Mi Goreng Curry flavour. I’m not a regular consumer of instant noodles in general. But the idea of having something that is good for your body when eating instant noodles kind of gives the person some sort of peace of mind. Who would know that this combination would ever exist. They say instant noodles are bad for you, but this one has oats in it sooo is that a good thing? Haha whatever, I’ve tested this out and it’s actually not that bad.

It’s a little bit pricey than the normal Maggi, about RM6 per pack. It’s a ‘healthier’ version so it does make sense right?

The noodles itself looked brownish, probably cos of the added oats (or is it?) It comes with seasoning oil, sweet soy and curry-flavoured powder.

Soaked the noodles in hot water for a few minutes. Took them out and added the seasonings. I’ve had leftover beef balls from the night before so I just added them in.

If you’re hungry and in need of a quick meal, this could probably be a healthier option than the rest of the instant noodles out there in Malaysia. Give it a try 🙂