OLIVIA SOH

𝘚𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘍𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘙𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘯 2021 | @𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨

By 靜涵 ♥ - April 14, 2021

Selamat Berpuasa to all my Muslim friends and has a blessed Ramadan this year 2021!

*Thanks for the invitation*

Featuring daily rotating menus, diners will be spoilt for choice, feasting on authentic Malay dishes with international twists, offering a pleasant “kampung style” experience. Bookings are also entitled to a special promotion; for every five full paying adults, one person gets to dine for free.

My model of the day! :)

The temptations are wide-ranging, but rest assured that all the crowd-rousing Ramadan favourites will be accounted for Surabaya roasted whole lamb leg with spicy turmeric coconut sauce. (always my fav!!)

There's so much to explore, so dive right in - The food stalls serving up a variety of local Malaysian delights. Hvae a go from Ayam Dara Goreng berempah to chicken and beef satay; roti jala; lok lok; rendang tok; fried banana, sweet potato and cempedak fritters; and anika lautan panggang – traditional grilled seafood such as cencaru, kembong, pari, keli, terubok and kerang served with an assortment of Malaysian dips.

The buffet will comprise numerous ambassadors for Malay cooking - sup gearbox – a flavourful-packed broth made from cattle bone infused with various blends of herbs and spices – makes a comeback to the buffet spread.

That is not all. You can also savor local desserts like ice kacang and cendol, or wash down your meal with free flow of beverages like lin chee kang, teh tarik, air sirap selasih and air bandung.

Savour traditional Malaysian favourites like acar buah, goreng tempe, gado gado, penang pasembur, mee rebus johor and kerabu daging, prepared by the resort’s seasoned local chefs.

Do not miss out on the nasi ulam prepared with dessicated coconut, dried shrimp, mixed local fern leaf, ground chilli, local crackers, nuts and pickles.

Cherished classics include the Malay kuih muih such as tapai ubi, apam kelapa, pulut inti kelapa, dodol, kuih batang buruk and kuih seri muka; as well as dates, bubur kacang merah and a variety of cakes and pastries.

You can also indulge in Ramadhan specialties including lemang, ketupat, serunding ayam serunding daging, udang harimau masak daun limau, gulai itik, kambing kuzi, ikan asam pedas daun kesum and bubur lambuk.

The well-thought-out, well-worthwhile buffet will cost RM 120 nett per pax for adults and RM70 nett per pax for senior citizens and children from 13 April to 12 May at 7 pm to 10 pm, guests are able to break fast in style while satiating their taste buds with sumptuous options from Asian delicacies, Intercontinental specialties, local favourites to appetizing popular traditional Malay fare, as part of the resort’s Sajian Selera Tanah Air Ramadan buffet dinner, served at Bayu Lexis, the resort’s al fresco beach front.

For all inquires and reservations, please call Hafizal at +6016 404 3093 / outletmgr@lexissuitespenang.com or call Mohd Firdaus at +012 455 4288

0 Comments

St. Patrick’s Celebration with Guinness continues | In collab with @cakebyXx

By 靜涵 ♥ - March 25, 2021

This St. Patrick’s Month, fans can keep the celebration going while also making up to all their missed occasions with Guinness. We have all missed some important celebrations in the past year. When St. Patrick’s Month kicked off, Guinness fans jumped at the chance to share their missed occasions with the hashtag #31daysofstpatricks. Little did some lucky fans in the Klang Valley and Penang knew that they’d be able to make up to their missed occasions with the exclusive Guinness Celebration Kits!

Each occasion, be it birthdays, weddings, Valentine’s Day, graduation ceremonies, or even just gatherings with friends, were catered to with specially curated celebration kits in the spirit of St. Patrick’s celebration for 31 days. During this ongoing celebration, five fans are selected each day and rewarded with these kits that are prepared in collaboration with renowned vendors in the Klang Valley and Penang.

Andrew Anel Anbalagan, a 21-year-old student from Selayang was devastated to miss his friend's bachelor party and wedding when it was postponed. Guinness sent him a burger set with some cans of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout (GFES) to help make up for it. "I invited my buddy over to join me, and we had a great time drinking together and planning the fun when things get back to normal,” he said. Andrew received the scrumptious Tipsy Lucky Guinness-infused Lamb Burger kit curated in partnership with myBurgerLab and Tipsy Boar.

While Andrew missed his friend’s wedding, another Guinness fan, 27-year-old Natasha Marie Francis had to reschedule her own wedding for three times. “Planning the wedding all over again is not so bad after all when I get to manage it while having the delicious Guinness ice cream by The Ice Cream Bar,” said Natasha who received the ice cream kit inclusive of Guinness-infused Patrick’s Treasure and Guinness Brownies, alongside a 4-can-pack GFES.

Thanks to digital advancement, we all still get to meet our loved ones virtually especially during the festive celebrations. Such was the case with 28-year-old Clarissa Chew from Subang Jaya, whose virtual gathering with her relatives from different states and even different countries was made better by Guinness with the Take Home BBQ Set, prepared by Makhan by Kitchen Mafia. “Now I have even more fun stories to share with my fam-bam over some scrumptious grilled food and cold Guinness over a video call,” she said.

All the way up-north, Penangite Annabelle Chai missed being the bridesmaid at her friend’s wedding. “My friend decided to get married within a 17-hour notice, I couldn’t be with her then but I am definitely inviting her to have this beautiful Guinness cake and to catch up over a couple of cold Guinness,” she said. Anabelle received the Guinness Chocolate Butter Cake kit by Cake By X.

Guinness also partnered with Coley and Anniekins Cakehouse in the Klang Valley as well as Mish Mash, Cake By X and Three Tiers Ice Cream in Penang to create the celebration kits. Each kit is carefully curated with a dash of Guinness and St. Patrick’s elements to it, ranging from scrumptious burger platters, mouthwatering cakes, exquisite cocktails, ice creams for the sweet tooth and juicy at-home BBQ platters.

Available only throughout the St. Patrick’s Month, fans can also purchase these celebration kits at each vendors’ respective outlets or platforms.More details on this can be found @ https://drive.google.com/file/d/14ahiKM1AVQ9LQBbL2THUFJ37l7s_KAc9/view?usp=sharing

That’s not all! For an added touch of St. Patrick’s merriment, Guinness lovers can also score themselves a free limited-edition Guinness tumbler that comes in three designs, with any purchase of Guinness Draught or Guinness Foreign Extra Stout all through March. It is time for fans to check out participating outlets nationwide or e-commerce platforms too, and pick up a Guinness to make up for all their missed celebrations!

Guinness and all promotions are available to non-Muslims aged 21 and above only. Guinness Malaysia advocates responsible consumption and urges consumers to not drink and drive. For full terms and conditions and to find out more about Guinness St. Patrick’s Month, visit guinnessstpats.my/ or Guinness Malaysia’s social media pages at www.facebook.com/guinnessmalaysia and www.instagram.com/guinnessmy. Slainte!

0 Comments

Tiger launches its 2021 Chinese New Year campaign - Bring on the ‘ONG’

By 靜涵 ♥ - February 07, 2021

Tiger Beer, Malaysia’s No. 1 beer 1, is known for organizing grand

launch events to auspiciously kick-start the Chinese New Year (CNY) period. Determined not to break the tradition this year, Tiger brought an ‘ONGsome’ launch to media and trade partners in the comfort of their own homes and offices – with an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) twist.

The Tiger ONG Box contained everything guests would experience at one of Tiger’s legendary CNY launches - auspicious greetings, delectable Chinese New Year snacks, exciting games, and exclusive goodies, and of course plenty of Tiger Beer! Recipients began the unboxing with a unique Augmented Reality (AR) experience as they watched Roland Bala, Managing Director of Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) appear on the virtual stage to greet them.

Next came the key feature of Tiger’s CNY campaign, “Bring on the ONG” – limited-edition Tiger Beer and Tiger Crystal festive cans. For the very first time, Tiger has introduced limited edition festive can designs in Malaysia, with a meaningful message to make the CNY celebration merrier. The collectible cans in suspicious colors of red and gold are available in two sets of Tiger Beer and Tiger Crystal packaging. When combined, the characters on the cans will give the greeting ‘Wang Shi Ru Yi’ which means ‘Be Prosperous As You Wish’, encouraging consumers to look ahead to the coming year with more optimism

and hope for more luck.

While the limited edition designs look great in their own right, they really come to life when scanned with a smartphone. Doing so on the ‘Wang’ and ‘Ru’ cans will reveal an exclusive AR experience with auspicious greetings to invite more ONG. And if that wasn’t enough, it also unlocks a free spin on the Tiger ‘ONG’ Wheel – with great prizes up for grabs!

Consumers too will be able to get hold of these limited-edition cans when they purchase one carton of Tiger Beer and one carton of Tiger Crystal at participating off-trade outlets. There are two sets to collect, with two designs in each set. The limited-edition cans are available from 16th January until 10th February 2021 at participating outlets across Malaysia, while stocks last. Consumers can check out https://tigercny.my/ for more information and to experience the AR animation themselves.

As recipients of the Tiger ONG Box continued unboxing the final layer, they came across a selection of Chinese New Year snacks with auspicious meanings to bring in more ‘ONG’ in the year to come. Sweet pineapple tarts, succulent ‘bakwa’, peanuts and pistachios were carefully selected so the Year of the Ox will be filled with prosperity, good luck, longevity and joy.

From now until 28 th February 2021, consumers who purchase big bottles of Tiger Beer, Tiger Crystal, Heineken® or Guinness at participating restaurants, food courts or coffee shops, can check underneath their bottle caps for the ‘ONG’ characters representing different prizes to be won including ‘ONGsome’ cash Ang Pows and Tiger Ong Lai Bowl Sets!

In addition to the Tiger CNY goodies, Guinness Gold Playing Cards are also up for grabs with every purchase of Guinness products worth RM200 at participating hypermarkets and supermarkets. Meanwhile, Heineken® fans can get an exclusive Heineken® Cooler Box with RM250 spent on Heineken® or Heineken® 0.0.

To redeem, consumers can visit https://tigercny.my/ to upload their receipts and once confirmed, the prizes will be delivered straight to their doorsteps. What’s more, with every RM288 spent on HEINEKEN Malaysia products in a single receipt, consumers will get a free spin on the ONG Wheel, standing to win even more amazing prizes.

For those looking at slaying in an exclusive Tiger x Pestle & Mortar t-shirt this Chinese New Year, they can simply spend above RM20 on HEINEKEN Malaysia products at 7 ELEVEN and MyNews outlets nationwide. Redemption can be done by sending a photo of the receipt to 011-3987 9037 via WhatsApp from 16 th January until 10 th February 2021. Shoppers at 99 Speedmart stand to win prizes including an Iphone 12 and RM50 vouchers when purchasing RM200 worth of HEINEKEN Malaysia products in a single receipt between 1 st January and 15 th February 2021.

Consumers don’t even have to leave their homes to get amazing rewards this Chinese New Year, thanks to Drinkies, HEINEKEN Malaysia’s home delivery service. In addition to getting chilled beers and ciders delivered directly to their doorsteps, consumers will also get a set of Tiger Ong Lai Bowl Set upon purchase of RM210 worth of Tiger Beer, Heineken® or Guinness, including Tiger Crystal. This promotion is available from 11 th January until 28 th February 2021, more information can be found at www.drinkies.my.

Whilst Tiger Beer strives to deliver ‘ONGsome’ festive cheers to consumers, it is important that we do this in a responsible way in compliance with MCO SOPs. All promotions will therefore be subject to change in line with the relevant regulations. For more information, visit Tiger Beer’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TigerBeerMY or https://tigercny.my. Promotions are only open to non-Muslims aged 21 and above.

END

0 Comments

Restaurant Blanc Celebrates Father’s Day With Discovery Menu By Chef Benny Yeoh | Macalister Mansion, Penang

By 靜涵 ♥ - June 19, 2020

Look no further, Restaurant Blanc in Penang welcomes families to celebrate the greatest man in our lives for Father’s Day. Available this weekend 20th and 21st June 2020 from 7pm – 11pm, the restaurant featuring Discovery Menu with an optional add-on Foie Gras supplement course at RM28+ only!

The recent announcement made by Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at a press conference stating that restaurants are no longer required to limit the number of people at a table as long as social distancing is adhered to, and that children are now allowed to go out with their parents. What a good news to all Malaysians during this phase of the Recovery Movement Control Order! So, gather your family members for a joyful celebration at Restaurant Blanc to shower dad with love and appreciation for his sacrifices and provisions to the family.

The 4-course set dinner of Discover Menu is a delicate creation by Chef Benny Yeoh, the newly appointed Chef de Cuisine of Restaurant Blanc. The course starts with Canape, followed by the Amuse Bouche and Hamachi (fish) flavoured with Earl Grey, Ginger Flower and Shio Kombu. An optional add-on of the Foie Gras supplement course at RM28+ is made available for sons and daughters to pamper dad’s taste buds on this special occasion. Instead of the usual pan-seared method in preparing the Foie Gras dish, Chef Benny braised it in Chinese herbal duck jus, beautifully plated it with pickled apple at the top and dripped with tamarind gel for a wonderful combination of French-Asian flavour. This dish will be served warm, we recommend to give it a try for its unique cooking method, as fans of Foie Gras would agree that this dish is a bonus!

Before satiate your palates with the main courses, the Hokkaido Scallop with Truffle Potato Mousseline, Swiss Brown Mushroom and Natural Jus will be presented to whet the appetite further. There are three choices of mains that are thoughtfully included in the menu to satisfy different preferences of the guests. The Line Caught Threadfin is unique on its own, whereby the fish is skilfully torched and the edible scales are being fried till crispy. It is then served with Cauliflower and Caviar.

Meanwhile, the Organic Chicken Breast gives a crunchy texture in your mouth by its layer of crispy skin and juicy meat on the inside, deliciously made to pair by Sweet Pea Puree and Chicken Jus. For a tender meat indulgence, the Lamb Loin imported from New Zealand will do justice. Sink your teeth in the Lamb Loin which flavoured with Caramelized Onion Puree, Sweet Pea and Japanese Miso for a pampering treat. Satisfy your craving for this lamb dish by just adding on RM38+ per person.

The dinner will end on a sweet note with the Pre-dessert, Mango Pomelo Sago and one final touch of Sweet Ending to complete the course. The Rainbow Gold Mango imported from Thailand offers a sweet and fine texture. Carefully cut and plated into a beautiful gold-coloured rose, the aesthetic presentation and the sour and sweet flavour of the mango parfait, pomelo confit and coconut will give a boost of euphoria.

Chef Benny brings over 10 years of culinary experience to his new post and is excited to present his refined new creations of French-Asian flavours. He began his career as a part time kitchen staff in cafes and fast food restaurants before moving to Singapore. He started as Commis II and soon promoted to Commis I in Sentosa Resort & Spa Beaufort Hotel. He then continued his culinary journey as Commis I and received another promotion to Chef de Partie in Sky on 57, Marina Bay Sands. With a natural flair for cooking, his humble start accelerated in no time and climbed the ranks in Restaurant Corner House, Botanic Garden from Chef de Partie to Junior Sous Chef for his dedication and talents, contributed in winning the coveted awards for the restaurant which includes Asia's 50 Best Restaurants and Michelin star. With all these credentials, Chef Benny decided to make a bold move by coming back to his hometown, Penang to showcase what his culinary experience could bring.

Leading his culinary team at Restaurant Blanc, we invite you to experience the gastronomic journey of Discovery Menu at RM208+ (usual price RM258+), with an optional add-on of Foie Gras at RM28+ specially made available for Father’s Day celebration only. Wine pairing is available at RM75+ as well as a premium wine pairing option at RM155+. The prices quoted are subject to 6% Service Tax and is based on per person.

Since the reopening, Restaurant Blanc has been following the SOP strictly to protect the safety and well-being of its staffs and dining guests. Bring dad and family to enjoy peace of mine fine dining experience with gourmet food and stellar service, while taking in the modern heritage atmosphere in an elegant yet cozy setting.

For more information and booking enquiries, please visit www.restaurantblanc.com.my or call +6019 239 9818

0 Comments

Independent thinking?独立思考?

By 靜涵 ♥ - April 27, 2020

Sometimes I wonder

When I make this decision

Is actually my own thought or letting people's thinking to become my thinking

I wonder,

Isn't when I control my own behavior, feelings, and thoughts

then can achieve my goals and gain success in life?

Some typical parents want their kids to grow up to conform and dependent on other

Tbh kids should really start to think for themself instead of just relying on the opinions of others to shape their thoughts.

You know what

what if your kid falls into a dependent thinker category?

Especially when comes to group work

They have difficulty disagreeing with others out of fear (seldom express disagreement)

Because they fear losing support or approval

不要认为人家说就觉得对对对没错

Then they will struggle to start a task or do things on their own ^

They start to have a fear of failure and weakness in a public display

Once they realized how 'worthless' they are.

They will just be motivated to avoid it.

They don't have a sense of worth to express or have a single opinion that differs from someone else.

Therefore, making up your own mind is actually an action, not a reaction.

Everything will make sense based on your own observation and experience

rather than just depending on the word of others. Even contradict what others say

Just trust own ability to make judgement.

Fundamentally, It takes courage to have own thoughts.

Just to remember,

Saying something different from the majority can make you vulnerable to attack.

Being an independent thinker isn't always easy

It can involve taking risks, being unpopular, going against the majority etc

By doing this

You can challenge your views by listening to others

Just expand your mind by listening to what other individuals have to say

People don't do different things, they do things differently.

Back to the question

Am I have the ability to disregard the opinions of others and think for myself.

People are neither right/wrong because others agreed and disagreed with them

while I'm right because my facts and analysis are right.

Rebuttal are to make opinions/views more innovative

We will never get better at decision making if we simply play it safe

and always go along with the opinions of other (when we never do the hard work of gathering facts and analyzing it)

Look at the problem from multiple edge

and trust own thinking

Try to surround yourself with open-minded and intelligent people

Talk to yourself, not a sign of crazy just the opposite

When people share their brilliant minds

It would encourage us to step up our own game

Find people who are smarter than you, but not

People who say 'They are the smartest in the room, then they are def in the wrong room'

Surround yourself with smart people who'll 'argue' with you

It may be hard to do, but could change your life forever.

The hard things are easy

but the easy things are hard :)

Gooodnightttttttttttttt

4 Comments

What to do after 14 days? | Island Hopping Lexis Suites Penang

By 靜涵 ♥ - March 30, 2020

Do you know Island hopping boat ride is also one of the must-dos in Penang?
Not sure where to go for your next Island trip?
So now take the opportunity to explore these smaller islands while staying with Lexis Suites Penang
Not only that, but you could also eat like a local in penang :x

They have three trips are available daily and each trip can accommodate 6pax to 12 pax in a boat.
Approximately 2-hour trip
One bottled drink and snack provided.

Basically, the boat ride consisted of a few gorgeous islands near Penang:

Pulau Rimau lighthouse

'Cargo ship sinks off Penang Island' But for your information, four Chinese nationals and a Hong Kong national inside the ship were rescued by the Batu Uban marine police.

Pulau Kendi

It is a small inhabited island situated on the south-western tip of Penang Island.
Pulau Kendi is a small inhabited island situated on the south-western tip of Penang Island.
It is the farthest of the few islets around Penang Island snd the only place for snorkeling and swimming.

Hidden gems located over 3.4km from the southwestern tip of Penang Island. The island is so strikingly beautiful even tho we didn't manage to get down but the calmness and take some amazing photos.

Pulau Aman

Back to the fishing village, some of the folks still live in their wooden hunts and mend their fishing nets in the evening. Kids from the village play by the swing, tied to large shading trees or coconut trees. There also a couple of simple restaurants that serve mee udang, the latter being an island speciality.

Restaurant Terapung (floating restaurant) offers an unobstructed view of the sea.
For mee udang, you can have a choice of kuah or goreng, well which is one with gravy or the other without.

Restaurant Terapung Pulau Aman
No 120 Pulau Aman 14100 Simpang Ampat
019-4766125

Pulau Jerejak

Penang Second Bridge while on the way back to the hotel. In general, it's quite fun while doing this with a bunch of friends. Whether you are seeking relaxing ocean activities or planning to have some different ocean boat ride, Lexis Penang Suites have this cover. Only RM50 for guests in Lexis Penang Suites and RM80 for the public. Approximately 2 hours trip, prepare yourself to get wet!! :p

Register now (one day ahead)

Lexis Suites Penang
28 Jalan Teluk Kumbar 11920 Bayan Lepas
04-6282888
reservation@lexis.my
@lexissuites

0 Comments