Sunday, 23 February 2014

Shōchū (焼酎): Great Spirits from The Land of The Rising Sun


A great varieties of distilled spirits can be found around the globe nowadays as the interest in regional specialities (food, culture etc.) continues to grow, to name a few we have whisky, brandy, gin, vodka & of course our focus today --- the traditional spirits form Japan>> Shōchū (焼酎). 
     
The traditional distilled spirits made from different ingredients such as rice, barley, buckwheat & sweet potato has been produced for almost 500 years. With the utilization of koji mold (Aspergillus oryzae) and different ingredients which reflects greatly on the out coming flavours, these unique Shōchū (焼酎) made can be enjoy in many ways. Thanks to Japan Sake And Shochu Makers Association some of the media friends were invited to experience the proud profile of Shōchū at the ShoChu Seminar & Tasting event together with 11 Japanese Shōchū producers, a truly enjoyable night with wonderful spirits & food pairing. ^^    

ShoChu Seminar & Tasting @ Renaissance Hotel KL
Drenched into the world of Shōchū with speakers from Japan ^^







Great variety of Shōchū from Japan, & of course we wouldn't miss out the chance to have a sip of it :P

Himezumi & Co., Ltd. fine brewed.
Yamamoto Shuzo Co., Ltd. fine brewed. 
Komasa Jyozo Co., Ltd. fine brewed.
Yachiyoden Shuzou Co., Ltd. production.
Taru Sengetsu (rice Shōchū) from Sengetsu Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Ikinokura Distillery Co., Ltd. production.
Among all the unique characteristics of Shōchū, here’s one I love the most: Shōchū goes perfectly with not only Japanese but any other cuisine. Lets verify it shall we, itadakimasu ;)

Beef Fillet in Brioche with Cream Spinach
Goat cheese


Our blogger friend Lwin trying out the Barley distilled spirits :)


having a sip of Nadeshiko (barley Shōchū) ^^
unique Red Pepilla with a taste of love from Japanese red basil ;
my personal favourite: Shōchū with a blend of plum b^^d


So if you happen to be in Japan, don't miss out the chance to have a taste of this national alcoholic spirit from the land of the rising sun which is equally good to be take home as an omiyage ;)


Japan Sake And Shochu Makers Association
Address: 1-1-21 Nishishinbasi, Minatoku,
Tokyo 105-0003 Japan
Website: http://www.honkakushochu-awamori.jp/english/


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Monday, 17 February 2014

聚一堂香港*点心火锅l G-Yitang Hong Kong Dim Sum & Steamboat @ Taipan USJ


记忆力好的吃货或许会发现,这一篇po文的题目似曾相识,没错聚一堂香港点心火锅的确在不久前出现过,不过当时介绍的是新推出的火锅系列,而此次则有幸获得FoodDirector的邀请再次到该店介绍其招牌〉〉*点心*是也 ^^

年余前由点心起家的聚一堂以现代化港式点心茶楼模式经营,聘用拥有二十余年经验老道的港式点心师傅掌舵,六十余种全手工制作的港式点心全天候供应,是喜好一盅两件吃货的好去处 :)

诱人的多元点心选项 :)
感谢老板热情大器的提供了许多店内的招牌点心,以下只是当天品尝的其中一部分哦,欲见更多点心请往下滚动滑鼠  :P

聚一堂香港点心火锅l G-Yitang Hong Kong Dim Sum & Steamboat @ Taipan USJ 10 b^^d

当归鲜虾汤饺 l Shrimp Dumplings with Angelica Soup
虾子饱满清脆,当归汤中药味醇厚,滋补养生啊 :) (RM 6.00)
鲜虾带子饺  l Shrimp Dumplings with Scallop (RM 4.80)
肥大饱满的虾饺 l Shrimp Dumplings (RM 4.80)
上海小笼包 l Shang Hai Juicy Dumplings 用料实在,个头超大的说 ^^ (RM 6.00)
芋头蒸排骨 l Steamed Spareribs with Yam(RM 4.50)

流沙包 l Creamy Custard Bun (RM 4.00)
虽然内陷看似较一般的流沙包来得水状,但味道却丝毫没有流失,老板表示特意把内陷如此处理是为了方便顾客可用包点沾着吃啦 b^^d
除了蒸笼式点心之外,爱吃烘点的吃货也可以尝尝以下的点心哦 ^^

叉烧酥 l BBQ Pork Pastry (RM 4.80)
奶皇菠萝包 l Baked Pineapple Buns (RM 4.80)
餐包 l Baked BBQ Pork Buns (RM 4.80)
芝麻枣 l Deep Fried Sesame Balls,绵密又脆中带Q,口感非常好 ^^ (RM 4.50)

重点推介个人的最爱 >> 蜂窝炸芋角~ 无论是普通版或升级版的鲜虾蜂窝炸芋角皆有着漂亮的蜂窝状外表,上色刚好的外皮美观酥脆且内馅绵密,得分! :P

蜂窝炸芋角 l Fried Yam Pastry (RM 5.00)
即将推出的升级版鲜虾蜂窝炸芋角,想吃的就向老板询问吧 b^^d
鲜虾蜂窝炸芋角
鲜虾肠粉 l Shrimps Rice Rolls,鼓起部分里头可是虾子哦 :) (RM 4.80)
风抓 l Chicken feet (RM 4.50)
韭菜饺 l Chives Dumplings with X.O. Sauce (RM 6.00) 


聚一堂香港点心火锅 l G-Yitang Hong Kong Dim Sum & Steamboat
N0 48, JLN USJ 10/1B, USJ 10, SUBANG JAYA 47610, SELANGOR.

Saturday, 15 February 2014

Hotlink Da Mouth & DJ Tenashar Live 2014 @ Sunway Surf Beach


“between the words success & failure, the later would be more relevant to Hotlink Da Mouth & DJ Tenashar Live Concert.. Though d pics that I'm gonna post afterwrd might look awesome but tht doesn't suggest otherwise, it simply shows tht I tk good picture regardless of the quality of event, that's all”--- That’s what I wrote on facebook right after I return from the Hotlink Da Mouth & DJ Tenashar Live Concert, yes it certainly wasn’t the kinda party I love to be in. Though I wasn't expect it to be a mind blowing one but being a telco exclusive concert party ever held by one of the leading brand in the market this is just way too disappointing to put up an event which does not even qualify to fit under the average category.. O.o Not trying to pin anything on anyone though as we all know that it takes great team effort to throw a successful party, succeed & all shall enjoy the glory, if it fails simply reexamine and give in more in the future.

Sounds too depressing for a concert party post, well the good news is I still have some relatively nice pics to share with you guys, but like I said, this simply shows that I take good picture regardless of the quality of event, that's all *aishe~ macam yes >.<*

So there you go, one Hotlink Da Mouth & DJ Tenashar Live Concert photolog coming right up ^^

Hotlink Da Mouth & DJ Tenashar Live Concert @ Sunway Surf Beach, party under the stunning Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa ;)
FOH, Live sound mixing in water :P
Hotlink balloons all over the place ^^


Taiwanese hip hop band Da Mouth (大嘴巴)in the house :)
Da Mouth (大嘴巴): L to R Aisha 愛紗, DJ Chung Hua, MC40 & Harry 懷秋 

if you were there, click to enlarge & see if you could spot yourself XD
cute Da Mouth (大嘴巴)  female lead vocalist Aisha (千田愛紗)

Hands up move, the difference between between great & ‘not so great’ party is that these moves are way too common & easy to snap at great party, as for the later circumstances, stay sharp & get your eyes open are the tricks to capture it >.< 


D     J             T        e        n        a        s        h       a        r         ;)

happy to hear one of my favourite mix City of Dreams live, nice choice of track b^^d


Being one of the few female DJs listed on DJ Mag Top 100 DJs chart I do expect more from Tenashar’s set.. Yes the effort was there but there were just too many flaws to wreck down the overall party experience.. The technical error is a harsh bummer, good effort though.. perhaps grooving in sync with the rhythms would make an even better performance -__-  

let its snow :P


When it comes to EDM & party, beverages companies seems to always have the upper hand on telco.. which is quite understandable as sensation & pleasure is after all their core branding elements right? :P 

Anyway, though the concert party seems a bit dull but hey it wasn’t all bad, there are pleasing moments which we all enjoyed it.. oh & I love the staging at Sunway surf beach, one the best KL beach party spot.. with some efforts and fine tuning here & there, a bounce back is what I'm looking forward to..  -_____-  

still some fun here & there
>Click HERE< for some of my favourite party ;)


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