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Shoyu Ramen Set RM31.90

Shoyu Ramen

Pork Rice (Garlic/Oinion)

Special Dragon Miso Ramen RM 30.90

Special Tonkatsu Ramen  RM29.90

Melty yolks!

Condiments

Refillable Green Tea RM2.90/ per pax

Makeup is an essential when I travel. Whether it is a short getaway over the weekend or more than a week long of traveling, there are some items that I will always bring along with me in my bag.

I will be sharing with you my travel makeup kit which has the minimum items that I carry along while travelling and how to pack lighter. Let's face it, sometimes we tend to over pack in fear of not having the items that we need!

BASIC NECESSITIES (for the minimalist)

- Sunscreen

- Lip balm

- Concealer

- Eyebrow kit (pencil/shadow/brow gel)

These 4 are my absolute Must Haves when I travel light. Sunscreen and lip balm to protect my skin and lips. I chose concealer over bb cream or any type of foundation because it can give my skin a break as I only use it to cover any pimple or redness instead of a full face application.
If you have no makeup on, your eyebrows should be drawn or nicely shaped as it can improve our overall look, giving character. Thus, bringing along an eyebrow kit is a definite for me.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS 

- Compact powder
- Primer
- Eyeliner

- Eyeshadow 

- Blusher/ tints

- Lipstick

These are the items that I will always include in my makeup pouch when I travel, be it for a short or long getaway. You can choose to bring some or all of these when you pack for your next trip.

Tips!!!

- Get travel sized items

- Get an eyeshadow palette that can take you from a day to night look, more than 2 colors

- Bring palettes that has a mirror in it

- Make use of tints that can double up for lip&cheeks

- Limit the amount of brushes that you bring
- Bring eyebrow pencil that has a brush

I hope this post is useful for those who are travelling!

xx Carmen

I'm finally back after missing in action for more than a month! 

So a few weeks back, I volunteered myself in the Asian Population Association Conference along with some of my friends.

Since the conference was held at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, we managed to visit Jalan Alor which was 10 minutes walking distance. 

Vanessa suggested that we should try out the famous chicken wing from Restaurant Wang Ah Wah, so off we went!

Ah Wah has two areas for dining- air conditioned and along the street.

We opted to dine in the air-cond area as it was drizzling.

First that came was the lamb and chicken satay.

Lamb & Chicken Satay  RM 1/per skewer

I would say the lamb one was more worth it as both were at the same price.
The ratio of meat and fats was just nice.

Vanessa highly recommended their stir-fry pork intestine and it was GOOD!

Stir-fry Pork Intestine RM 16 (Small)

I' m not a fan of inner organs but this was one of the best intestine that I had tried. The intestine was cleaned thoroughly (no weird smell or texture) and stir fried with chilli padi and dried shrimps.

The texture was springy and chewy and the chilli padi added a little kick in this dish. It served more like a snack than a dish itself.

Up next, we had the salted egg with  squid which was coated thickly with the goldenlicious salted egg. 

Salted Egg Squid RM32  (Large)

The squid was fresh, not the best that I tried but it was good to curb my cravings.

Kam Heong LaLa was satisfying, the flesh was pulpy and there's no "let down shells" - those you picked it up but no flesh inside. It would be even better if the LaLa had more wok hei in it.

Kam Heong LaLa RM 25

Boiled cockerels was fresh and pulpy.

Boiled Cockerels RM8 (small)

Even though the sauce was nothing to highlight about, the cockerels was very cleaned and cooked just nice. It was still a little bloody ( like how most people would love it) and it burst a little when you popped it in your mouth.

Perfectly sculpted cockerels!

Another dish that I enjoyed very much was the Siew Yoke Sang Mee. 

Siew Yoke Sang Mee RM24 (Medium)

Wan Tan Mee and Siew Yoke are my bias!

The noodles was similar to wan tan mee and it was cooked to al- dente, springy and pairs well with the condiments. The siew yoke was coated with well flavoured black sauce and it just go so well with the noodles!

However, their Wat Tan Hor was a major letdown. The noodles was not stir fry before hand but  mushed up with the gravy. It was bland, clumped up and lack of taste. Luckily we insisted a small serving instead of a big one.

Wat Tan Hor RM9 (small)

And of course, their main highlight was the chicken wing which I believe is one of their major attraction. 

BBQ Chicken Wings Rm3.20/per wing

With the hefty price of RM 3.20 per wing, it was succulent, tender and well marinated. Not too charred, and there's a little sweetness on the skin. Although it didn't gave us the OMG feels, I got why people travel all the way just to get a taste of this.

On a side note,the food we ordered were just right for 8 moderate eaters.
The service was just alright as it took quite some time for them to serve and most workers seem rather new with their job scope.

I personally had a high expectation when we visited this place as I know it was a popular tourist spot but it was rather average for me except for their siew yoke sang mee and pork intestine. *don't throw eggs at me*

Do take note that they have 6% GST ya!




P/S: Managed to try Thai Fried Ice Cream at a small stall opposite of Wang Ah Wah. So far, the cheapest I found, pretty unique texture I would say. A sweet ending!

Banana + Chocolate RM 5,50

After hearing about Medifood's breakfast buffet at our previous visit, we are eager to drop by and try it out!

 

I am really happy with the options that have offered. With the price at RM 12.90 per pax, free flow from 7.30 am to 10.30 am daily. I couldn't have ask for more.

 

Medifood caters warm hearty breakfast for all age and I would say that youngster like me will find it pleasant as well.

 

 

The breakfast buffet prepared several counters such as:
1) Salad bar & Vegetarian Pau
2) DIY clear soup noodles
3) Nasi lemak and Fried Sang Mee
4) Cantonese Congee with Condiments
5) Kuih-muih -Sengkuang dumplings, Yam Cakes and Onde-onde
6) Beverages counter and Toast

 

 

Our first round.

 

 

The sengkuang dumpling and yam cake are at the top of our list.

The skin for the sengkuang dumpling has a slightly chewy texture with lightly sauteed veggies in it.

Yam cake on the other hand is moist and filled with the aaroma of yam. It is not too floury and soft like those you get at a beehun stall. Both goes well with chilli sauce.


Onde-onde was soft and sugary at the center.They come in sweet potato or pumpkin flavour.

Another of my personal favourite  is their homemade nasi lemak. Their sambal is unique but doesn't lack of spice. The rice is  fragrant and not lumpy.Fried SangMee is decent.
 

Cantonese congee is smooth and thick, pairs well with the condiments given.

Loving the salad as it is fresh with nice crisp.My prefer dressing would be the pesto olive oil.

 

Medifood serves their whole grain toast with pineapple and red dragon fruit jam.
I like their coffee as it is light and not acidic. Their herbal infused tea is also a good choice.

 

I like the fact that they serve their sweet mung bean soup without sugar and you can add in oatmilk and sugar as you desire.
 

Didn't get to try the clear soup noodles and vegetarian pau but is ok, I'll save it for next time.

Do expect a stream of crowd during the breakfast hour. Medifood's breakfast buffet is pretty popular within the neighbourhood!

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Mascara is one of the easiest ways to open up your eyes without eyeshadow or liner, and draws attention to your eyes either in a good or bad way! When applied properly, mascara will bring depth to your eyes and enhance your makeup look. If applied wrongly, you will end up with spidery long, clumpy lashes and raccoon eyes which draws the wrong kind of attention.
Here are a few simple steps to help you in applying mascara and what you need to look out for.

What you need:

-Eyelash Curler & Mascara !


Let's Start!

1. ALWAYS curl your lashes. 

Starting from your upper lash, hold the curler for 3-5 seconds at the roots. Then in an upward motion, lightly lift your hand up to curl the rest of your lash from the middle till the end, to give your lashes a nice curl. (It's like walking your curler upwards on your lash)
Curling your lashes will open up your eyes. As for some of us who do not have naturally curled lashes, this step is an absolute Must!

2. Twist out your mascara wand.

If you are taking more mascara for 2nd or 3rd coating, Remember to twist out the wand instead of pumping it. Pumping in and out will cause your mascara to dry faster.

3. Wipe of any excess mascara 

You can gently swipe the excess on your mascara tube or on a piece of tissue paper.

Wiping any excess can avoid any clumps while you apply.

4. Apply your mascara!

Starting from the roots, swipe the mascara upwards to the end to coat your upper lashes. 

As you coat your lashes, wiggle the wand from left to right Only at the roots then pull straight up from the middle to the end of your lash. This will avoid any clumps to form on your lash, allowing even application.

Finish by carefully applying your bottom lash!

Tips:
- Apply mascara after you've applied eyeshadow and eyeliner.

- More than one coating? Yes! Just don't overcoat your lashes or else it will have that spidery effect which we all want to avoid! Less is more.
- You can coat your lashes with different types mascaras instead of just using one mascara for a better result. Go ahead and experiment on the different types of mascara!
- Use water based makeup remover or foundation if there are any smudges. Take a cotton bud and lightly swipe on the smudge. I prefer to remove it while the smudge is still wet as it is easier to remove before it dries up!
-Avoid smudging? Place a card on your eyelid and apply your mascara against the card, this will prevent any mascara from staining your eye makeup.
- Avoid using waterproof mascara everyday as it can be drying to your lashes. Waterproof mascaras are harder to remove, causing your skin to sag and you might lose some lashes as you tug on your lashes to wipe off the mascara.


I hope this posts helps all of you out there who are struggling with mascara application.
Remember, practice makes perfect!

xx Carmen

Dr Jart products- won these through Bourjois My Aqua Story contest! 

Personally I've not tried out their products but I heard their micro water and BB beauty balm are quite good!

Maybe I exaggerated a little. Maybe.

It was about 6.00 pm when we visited and some of their bestseller were already running low.

I would like to thank the owner for putting in so much effort in all these exquisite cakes with distinctive flavours. 

As far as I know, all cakes are produced freshly and no stabilizer or preservatives were used in the process. 

DOUBLE thumbs up for that!

First up was the Musang King Durian Mud Pie. 

Musang King and  Valrhona Chocolate were one great interracial marriage.

I managed to get two bites from this and felt very satisfied. Definitely a must try if you are a HUGE durian fans.

Moving on, I ordered a Gula Melaka Banoffee Pie.Classic recipe with a Malaysian twist. 

Oh boy, I enjoyed every single crumb of it!

The thick chunks of banana will make the sanest  minion crazy. I;m lame like that.

I would say this banoffee pie had the right balance, the banana blended well with the cream and drizzles of caramel sauce and gula melaka helped to enhance the flavour, together with the sandy savoury base. 

Gula Melaka Strawberry Chocolate Shortcake was good, packed with different flavours and surprisingly, was very light.

I have to fight the urge to lick the plate.

These beautiful plates were from Legle Porcelain France. Aren't they lovely?

Had this berrylicious cake the next day. The use of fruits were fresh and was not watering.

I really like the fact that they substituted white sugar with gula melaka in each recipe. 

It was really aromatic but no too overwhelming at the same time.

Am already planning for my next visit already!

Check out their Facebook page here.