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Veestronomy Cafe, Klang - With Cubic box rentals and Childfriendly cafe

By Lifesecretspice: Travel and Food - August 17, 2020

A newly open cafe in Klang that provides cubic box rental space for individuals to be entrprenuers too. Yes you heard me right, now every one can sell. You don't have to open a shop, restaurant or office. Cakes sold here are made by some professionals such as doctors, dentist and they don't have time to manage a cafe. There are cubic box rentals for you to sell your crafts too.

Started by two young partners, Veronica and Nicholas, this cafe is situated within walking distance to Klang Parade Shopping Mall. Veestronomy Cafe is created for Love and Dream. Food sold is mostly homemade, prepared by ordinary home bakers people or even people with professional career. Through Veestronomy Cafe, these home chefs have a platform to spread and share the love of food to the public.

Ondeh-Ondeh Cake - RM13.50

Signature and must try cake here is the Ondeh-Ondeh Cake. Colourful green layered by fragrant gula Melaka and snowy white coconut flakes icing, this is a unique made in Malaysia cake. Green layer of cake depicts the ondeh ondeh and its soft and fluffy. Yummy indeed, especially to me who is a die-hard ondeh-ondeh lover. As mention earlier, this cake is made by a professional, a dentist! Therefore, to any enthusiastic baker out there, you can sell your cake through Veestronomy Cake without the hassle of opening your own cafe.

Bottom from left: Moca cake, mini chicken pie, White Chocolate Red Velvet cake and front Ondeh-Ondeh Cake. On carousel, top is Pineapple tart and Chocolate chip cookies.

Another lovely cake is the White Chocolate Red Velvet cake (RM15.40 per piece). Combination of white chocolate in this Red Velvet Cake is indeed heavenly. The texture is just nice and the white chocolate here not only brings out the flavor but also the color of the cake.

Mini chicken pie is another cute pie compactly filled with chicken and potatoes and covered by a thin layer of crunchy pastry. Price is RM3.10 each for the mini chicken pie.

Lunch sets with rice and soup are Curry Chicken, Chicken Perettel, and Chicken Pong Teh. Priced at RM16.00 per set.

Beverages are as follows: The King- Teh O (RM6.00), The Queen - with passion fruit (RM6.00), Princess: Rose flavor (RM6), Chocolate drinks- RM6.00, Mocha-RM8, Herbal Chinese tea-RM4.00, Masala Tea,- RM6.00, Dragon Princess-RM12.00. There are other types of menu such as Breakfast set and so on.

Dragon Princess - RM12.00 (creamy yogurt topped with dragon fruit)

Masala Tea - RM6.00

Decors inside cafe are unassuming and with an all in versatile concept.

First, there are cubic box rental space where you can display your handicraft here for sale. Each cubic box space is at RM100 each per month.

Accesories are from U & I facebook page at https://www.facebook/uandi2018

The spices used to cook the Chicken Perettel, Curry Chicken and Masala Tea are sold at the cubic box here. These spices are made from Lil Singh's Cookhouse. Facebook link here.

Red dates tea for sale at the cubic box. Prepacked and convenient, it comes in sachet, where you just have put hot water.

Second, there is a corner for kids to play with some toys and books. This is a child friendly concept that can let parents enjoy their meals in peace. Excellent!

Thirdly is the Co-working space. This includes WIFI, coffee/Tea, cake of the day and snacks.

What makes this cute little cafe unique? Well below is the list of more special facilities and services offered:

1. Makeup + Hair styling - RM120 (VIP =RM100)

2. Event Space rental for gatherings and parties - RM80 per hour (VIP - RM50) including free flow of beverages & stationeries.

3. Kitchen Studio - RM100 per hour (VIP80) including baking utensils, oven handmixer (not oncluded inredients)

4. Gel Manicure + Designs - RM88 (VIP RM88)

5. Children's Playtime - RM15 per hour (VIP RM10)

6. Live Collaboration - RM350 per 2 hours (VIP RM200/2 hours)

7. Co-working space - RM20 per entry (VIP RM15)

8. Happy Kids (helping single parents) RM80/per month, Single parent RM30/month , children activities (Kids learn about language, Malaysian history, sewig, Arts & Crafts)

- for more information please contact Veronica or Nicholas.

High chair dining suitable for small groups.

A Cafe that partners up with anyone and everyone from any background. Cakes here are baked and prepared by home bakers with different backgrounds.

"Passion for cooking is a talent that should not be wasted."

Veestronomy Cafe, Klang

Address:

L7-2-23, Jalan Pekan Baru 37,

41050 Klang,

Selangor, Malaysia

Facebook : www.facebook.com/veestronomy8

Instagram : www.instagram.com/veestronomy8

No Tel :

+6017-280 8876 , +6011-2002 2223

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Note: Prices stated correct at the time of writing.

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Health

Sheep Placenta Anti-Aging, Nuvit Grande Platinum Sheep Placenta Complex

By Lifesecretspice: Travel and Food - July 22, 2020

"Oh dear, why I do have so many wrinkles?" "How to take care of my appearance so that I do not age fast?" Aging, ya, as we grow older, our skin also age with us, and this seems to be the main problem most women face and very concern about it. Growing old is a natural process, but still many hope to appear youthful. Especially those who likes to take care of their looks and well being. There are many ways to take care of ourselves such as exercise, food intake and also supplements.

Heard of sheep placenta? I heard of it about more ten years ago when it has been rumored that one of our high profile figure when overseas for it. Thus, I was happy to be able to get my hands on this Nuvit Grande Platinum Sheep Placenta Complex soft coated gel. This gel capsule works by having cell rejuvenation from within. Nuvit Grande Platinum Sheep Placenta Complex is from New Zealand. It has been well researched and after 15 years of development, it has been widely recognized as effective supplement for Anti-Ageing and Cell Rejuvenation.

Why Nuvit Grande Platinum Sheep Placenta Complex?

The four main reasons are:

1. Premium quality from the purest source - extracted from 30,000mg New Zealand Sheep Placenta with 50:1 compression

2. 4-IN-1 Ground breaking formulation -enhanced with Squalene, Olive Oil essence and Alor Vera Essence

3. Manufactured Under strict & quality assured standard -

Each capsule contains nitrogen to avoid oxidation and decomposition of active cell components

4. Well-researched for 15 years

What is aging? Now let's look at aging first.

According to Verywell Health.com, "Think of aging as "that which happens to our bodies over time." This definition encompasses all of the aging the human body goes through, as opposed to the signs of aging that occur later in life, like gray hair and wrinkles. It also says aging does not discriminate ^-^.

Thus, aging occurs to all humans and living things. It does not actually starts from old age, it can happen from as young as 25 years old. The rate of cell death in our biological system will gradually overtake the rate of cell growth. So the number of healthy cells produced is slower than the rate of cell death. Our cell repair ability also declines as we grow and live longer. Thus this also leads to the accumulated damage molecules. As we age, this is what happens to our body:

- Tissue injuries & damage

- Weak bones

- Breakdown of collagen and elasticity

- Hormonal changes

- Low immune system

- Deterioration of physical vitality & energy

- Increase of fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots

Ageing is an unstoppable force of nature, but we can do our part by taking care of our skin and/or take supplements

Placenta - reversing the Law of ageing

First and foremost, what is placenta and its functions? "The placenta is a temporary organ that connects the developing fetus via the umbilical cord to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, thermo-regulation, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply; to fight against internal infection; and to produce hormones which support pregnancy." (from Wikipedia) Placenta has been used in cosmetics for skin and beauty products since the olden Egyptian times. Placenta is the cradle of life that protects and nourishes a growing foetus by exchanging nutrients between mother and baby. Bio active cytokines, stem cells that can replicate into viable cells to act as a repair system for the body to replenish adult tissues. As a result, replacement of damage tissue and restoration of cells that have undergone molecular changes can be achieved.

What are the main ingredients?

Nuvit Grande Platinum Sheep Placenta Complex contains specially extracted sheep placenta from 30,000 mg premium grade New Zealand Ovine Placenta, of 50:1 compression, and with Squalene, Olive oil and Aloe Vera Essence.

* Olive Placenta: compatible with human body, ovine placenta is extraordinarily nourishing, so it does not cause allergic reactions and safe for consumption. It also contains essential amino acids , nucleic acids, immune factors, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.

* Squalene : Obtained from the liver of deep-water sharks. It revitalize weakened body cells and revives cell regeneration, as it has anti - cancer and antioxidant properties

*Olive Oil Essence - is known as one of the healthiest dietary fats. Studies have shown olive oil health benefits such as protection from cardiovascular diseases, hypertension. It is also a powerful antioxidant

* Aloe VeraEssence - Has been used in traditional medicinal purposes for thousands of years. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids in maintaining good health, moisturizing and soothing effects, and also helps strengthen the immune system.

The Journey From Encapsulation To Absorption

First, through cell culture and advancement of extraction technology, Nuvit Grande Platimum Sheep Placenta under goes a 50:1 extraction ratio whereby 30,000 mg of New Zealand Ovine Placenta is extracted and condensed into 600mg of concentrated active material.

To enhance its terapeutic effects, spcil ingredients o f squalene, olive oil essence and aloe vera essence is added and then all are encapsulated in a soft gelatin capsule.

The enteric coating of the soft gelatin capsule enales it to enter the intesstine without being damaged by stomach acids. Thus the cellular elements are completely absorbed and fully utilized to achieve anti-ageing effects.

Inside each capsule contains nitrogen to avoid oxidation and decomposition of active cell components. The above photo shows the difference between capsules with nitrogen and the one without nitrogen. Without nitrogen, oxidation takes place easier together with bacteria growth.

Nuvit Grande Platinum Sheep Placenta Complex comes in a box of 30 soft gels with 10 extra soft gels inside.

This Timeless Recovery Cell Rejuvenation from within dietary supplement can be bought from pharmacies nation wide. Normal price is RM468 but is Now at only RM299. Recover your youth now! There is an on-going promotion from now until the end of August 2020.

For product info line: 1800 88 3679
Website: www.nuvit.com.my
Facebook: Nuvit.Malaysia

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Chicken meal

Fried Spring Chicken and Tuak @ Ong Cheng Huat Seafood Restaurant (王清发海鲜), Butterworth, Penang

By Lifesecretspice: Travel and Food - June 15, 2020

I was amazed at the roads going into this restaurant! We have to go from main road towards some small lanes with factories along the lanes. Then turn into a small pathway with the width of only one car can pass through.... and a sharp corner too! I am a person who don't love driving, moreover in a strange village place in Penang, a place I am not accustomed too. Oh My God, into this narrow bend some more, where I can't see the opposite on coming car! Ms Lee, my local Penang friend pointed and said, "Go, go, go". I said "Really, seriously? Where are we going?" "Reaching liao" (liao is means already) she answered.

Oh yeah, we turned the corner and came into a big open space and a big restaurant. Ong Cheng Huat Seafood Restaurant (王清发海鲜 ) restaurant that has over 100 tables inside.

"See, the number plates that indicates the cars are mostly from outstation, see so many Kuala Lumpur number plates, see!" Ms. Lee exclaimed and pointed out to me. Yup, there are a great number of cars parked along the whole stretch of open spaces. "Further down there, that's where their original stall was", she said.

The end of the rows of parked car at the far right end of this photo is where the original stall was.

Ong Cheng Huat Seafood Restaurant (王清发海鲜 ) started over 30 years ago as a small tuak shop. Tuak is a local alcoholic beverage produced from coconut mayonnaise whose sugar content has not been changed to alcohol. In Malaysia, there are two known types of tuak, namely rice bran, coconut palm and coconut milk. (source: Tuak definition) I remember when I was small (in the 60s), there are a number of tuak shops where laborers would go to drink in the evenings after a hard days work as it is cheaper than the bottled and canned alcoholic drinks sold in grocery shops. My mother would send my brother there to buy tuak when she makes traditional cakes as it can be used in place of yeast.

This Ong Cheng Huat Seafood Restaurant (王清发海鲜 ) started as a small stall selling tuak and other small simple easy menus such as fried noodles of meehoon, mee, fried prawn fritters that is easy to go with the tuak. Slowly, with time, they still maintain the signature dish and another signature dish of fried spring chicken, and other seafood such as steam fish, boiled octopus, cockles, clams, mantis shrimp, and fried popiah, just to name a few.

Signature dish: Fried Spring Chicken

Two fried spring chicken served cut into half

Since there are only 3 of us, all ladies, so we ordered two (2) of their signature fried chickens. It cost only RM6.50 per chick. It was well marinated and fried to perfection. It is called "chien kae kia" or fried baby chicken in local Hokkien dialect.

2 Fried Spring Chicken: RM13.00

This fried spring chicken size is smaller than my palm, looks just like our local fried pigeon sold in Mamak Stalls. Taste is ok, and of course do not expect to have mighty chunks of meat. This is suppose to be eaten with Tuak, biting and nibbling and drinking this local mild natural alcoholic drink, tuak.

Steam Fish: RM30

Another signature here is the steam fish that is really and actually steamed! Ms. Lee explained that for some steam fish dishes sold in some restaurants the fish are boiled or blanched first. Here, it is well known among the locals that they really steam the fish with the ginger together.

Fried Noodles

Fried Noodles: RM4.50 per plate

The all time favorite is this simple fried noodles. I asked for rice, but was told that they don't sell rice here. So this means, Ong Cheng Huat Seafood Restaurant (王清发海鲜 ) still maintain their signature menus from the original small tuak shop of fried noodles. Fried noodles cost RM4.50 for a small plate just nice for us three ladies.

Fried Popiah is another unique dish here worth a try. Like fired prawn fritters this one is big with some prawn fillings inside. Named fried popiah maybe because they use popiah skin and the size is also big. Costing RM7.00 a plate of this fried popiah, the one I am holding is a quarter size of the whole. Hmmm.... sometimes, it is too late to take a photo of the plate of food before being swapped up by my co-diners ^-^. So I manage to snap this photo before I wallop it also, haha.

Signature Drink: Tuak

Middle front white glass is Tuak. From left: glass of iced cubes, 2 glasses of honey lemon behind, and glass of ice cubes.

At Ong Cheng Huat Seafood Restaurant (王清发海鲜 ), please do not miss tuak. Tuak has become a novelty nowadays as very few stalls sell it in this modern times where alcohol has become cheaper and easily available. We ordered just a glass of tuak as I share it with my sister, so we asked for two glasses of ice cubes. Then we ordered two glasses of iced Honey Lemon as it was a very hot day. A glass of tuak costs RM3.00, and a glass of Honey Lemon costs RM2.80. The tuak is mild, tastes and smell of light alcohol and drinkable to me, a person who can't drink hard liquor.

Mantis Shrimp (Hae Kor)

Big and spacious inside with many tables.

Local products and delicacies are sold here too

There is a corner in Ong Cheng Huat Seafood Restaurant (王清发海鲜 ), where local products such as Tambun biscuits, Hong Peah biscuits, prawn fritters, peanut cookies, sambal and many others.

From left: Fried noodles, steam fish and fried spring chicken

*Prices are accurate at the time as dated in the receipt.

Overall menu is limited, with tuak, fried noodles, steam fish, fried popiah as the main attraction.

Celebrity Foodie "Ah Xian" was here too

This is not a sponsored food tasting event.

Price: Mid range

Food Taste: 4/5

Drinks: 4/5,

Service: 4/5 (fast and furious at times)

Atmosphere: 4/5

Ong Cheng Huat Seafood Restaurant (王清发海鲜 )

7612, Bagan Lallang,

13400, Butterworth, Penang

Tel: +60 4-331 4782

Share Flavourful KRR Feast from Comforts of Home During Lockdown

By Lifesecretspice: Travel and Food - May 20, 2020

Eating at home with loved ones for this month of Ramadan is the norm for this year especially during Lockdown of Movement Control of year 2020. We can still share a delightful flavourful feast of chicken from KRR ( Kenny Roger Roasters) by just ordering online. There are a range of wholesome KRR meals to choose from including the Raikan Ramandhan meals with specially curated portions which can be ordered with delivery partners such as GrabFood, foodpanda, DeliverEat.my and Hungry百家外卖.

For this festive season, KRR introduces a new campaign of Rasa Ayam Hey, drawing from the inspiration of Malaysian Traditional folk song "Rasa Sayang, hey" . There are a variety of Ayam Nyior Pedas starting from 1 May 2020 onwards, just in time for Hari Raya celebrations. 'Nyior' is a northern Malay word for coconut, thus this latest KRR's signature rotisserie chicken is specially marinated with rich creamy coconut including aromartic herbs and spices, and a burst of topping tangy yet robust spicy gravy. It is indeed a satisfying meal when eaten with KRR's special Riang Ria Muffin, a pandan-flavour muffin filled with shredded coconut and golden brown sugar.

Ayam Nyior Pedas selections that are available are as follows:

· Ayam Nyior Pedas Rice Meal @ RM19.90 – 1/4 Ayam Nyior Pedas + Aromatic Rice

· Ayam Nyior Pedas Meal @ RM24.90 – 1/4 Ayam Nyior Pedas + 2 side dishes + 1 piece of Riang Ria Muffin

· Ayam Nyior Pedas Soup Meal @ RM26.90 – 1/4 Ayam Nyior Pedas + 1 Side Dish + 1 piece of Riang Ria Muffin + 1 Kenny’s Mushroom & Chicken Soup

Ayam Nyior Pedas Meal - RM24.90

For a family selsection, guests can opt for the Ayam Nyior Pedas Family Feast at only RM88.80 that comes with one (1) whole Ayam Nyior Pedas, two (2) a la carte side dishes, four (4) pieces of Riang Ria Muffins and one (1) bottle of 1.5 litre Coca-Cola Rasa Asli, which is just the right meal for the family to indulge in, either to buka puasa (break fast) or simply enjoy a wholesome and hearty meal.

Ayam Nyior Pedas Family Feast

For those who prefer juices, you can opt for a refreshing drink made with sparkling lemonade, grapefruits, juicy lychees and Sprite, called Pink Laici (RM9.90 with any purchase of Ayam Nyior Pedas – normal price: RM11.50).

Oh ya, will receive the limited edition KRR sampul Raya (Raya packets) (while stocks last), for a minimum of RM50 with the KRR Card in the restaurant or order online through GrabFood and foodpanda starting from 1st May 2020 onwards .

For KRR members who reload or activate or reload a minimum of RM100 in their KRR Card will get to enjoy a complimentary Kenny’s Nasi Lemak Solo. Members will also receive a surprise birthday gift if you dine with us during your birthday month!

Here we are, we all can share this flavourful KRR (Kenny Rogers Roasters Sdn Bhd) feast with loved ones from the comforts of our home during this lockdown and do not have to worry about what to cook once in a while!

Stay up to date with Kenny Rogers ROASTERS’ operating hours during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period by visiting www.bit.ly/KRROperatingHours. Log on to www.krr.com.my, connect to www.facebook.com/krrmalaysia or contact 03-2119 9888 for any queries.

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Food

My Okinawa Dish recipe with Cheese

By Lifesecretspice: Travel and Food - May 18, 2020

Okinawa, Japan, is a beautiful place to visit. A superb destination for cultural and historical attractions, including beautiful nature with perfect beaches. Palaces, temples, shrines and villages of the old Ryukyu kingdom are a great source for exploration. Okinawa is also the birth place for Karate! But to me, although traveling is great, food is always the integral part of my exploration in my travels.

Different cultures bring on many diverse cuisines that are the source of fascination to me too. After travelling, I would normally be excited to try out my own innovation of the food that I have tasted during my travels. Moreover, Japanese cuisines are very interesting because Japanese are able to live to a ripe old age! What's their secret? Well, maybe I need to go Japan more often to uncover some secrets from them.

Recently, it is the best time of the year to try out recipes and do a lot of cooking as now it is Covid-19 pandemic and we are at Lockdown. Staying home to stay safe, I took this opportunity to innovate a Okinawa dish. Lockdown and Movement Control in my hometown also means it is rather difficult for me to go out buying groceries and vegetables as my local supermarket limits each customer half an hour only for shopping. Thus I would say, for this recipe, you can just put whatever vegetables available. Likewise, either adding extra vegetables or one or two types less is OK too. Even for meat, you can use any type of minced meat, be it chicken, pork or beef .

My Okinawa Dish

(a healthy dish that can be eaten just like this or with hot steaming white rice)

Ingredients:

(For 2 portions)

1. One small carrot - sliced

2. Four (4 ) stalks of Long Beans - cut

3. One cup sliced Cabbage

4. Two (2 )stalks of Spring Onions sliced

5. Sliced a cup of lettuce - sliced

6. Two cloves of garlic- chopped

7. Minced meat (pork, chicken or beef) - 200g

8. Whole eggs - 2

9. Cheddar cheese - 2 slices

Method:

1. Heat 2 Tablespoons of oil, add garlic and saute until fragrant.

2. Put in the minced meat, fry until fully cooked.

3. Add half teaspoon salt, pepper and light soya sauce to taste.

4. Put in sliced carrot, cabbage and long beans, fry for a while and add 2 Tablespoon of water if its too dry or your wok is too hot.

5. Take half out and leave the other half in pan.

6. Lettuce do not need much cooking. So, after you put in lettuce (half portion), just stir a while. Lower the heat, make a hole in the center.

7. Break an egg into the center.

8. Sprinkle spring onions around ontop of the vegetables. I did this because I prefer to heat up most vegetables especially during this Covid-19 time where it is necessary to cook food to kill virus.