Nestlé Professional® Culinary Arts Award | Challenge And Encouragement For Culinary Arts Students

Launched in 2006, the Nestlé Professional® Culinary Arts Award was organised with the objective of raising the standards of the culinary arts in Malaysia. Supported by Skills Malaysia, a programme developed by Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) and endorsed by the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), the award is opened only to selected top students from colleges that offer the Culinary Art Studies Diploma Programme. Awesome! Mouse mommy feels so grateful of great effort and contribution by Nestlé Professional!

The 10th Nestlé Professional Culinary Arts Award (CAA) crowned a Taylor’s University student the winner of CAA 2018 today after an intensive three-day competition organised by Nestlé Professional in partnership with the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH). The long-running competition is part of a larger effort to develop young talents in the industry.

Held from 25-27 January 2018, the CAA 2018 saw 10 talented students from Malaysia’s top culinary institutions compete for the coveted grand prize of RM3,000 in cash and a 6-month internship under the tutelage of Antoine Rodriguez, Executive Chef at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur. The Champion also stood the chance to represent Malaysia in the upcoming ASEAN Skills Competition and World Skills Competition, a global movement to raise the profile and recognition of skilled individuals. This competition was giving an opportunity to the culinary students to challenge themselves.

Commenting on the Awards, Yit Woon Lai, Nestlé Professional Business Executive Officer for Malaysia-Singapore said, “At Nestlé Professional, we believe in the importance of developing young talent and we are proud to collaborate with the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) to organise the 10th CAA that continues this proud tradition. With the bar being continually raised at each competition, we are confident that the CAA is on-track in helping Malaysia’s young talents represent the country with pride and competence in the field of culinary arts.”

Eng Sheng Pei (Edward), now in the 3rd year of his Diploma in Culinary Arts course, emerged as the winner of the 10th Nestlé Professional Culinary Arts Awards primarily because of his creation of "Garden", a decadent dessert made of chocolate mousse, salted caramel and pistachio 'sand', which showcased his understanding and mastery of preparation, plating and the basics of cooking. He is excited to be able to take one step closer to achieving his dream.

"I have always found joy in preparing food and I am so grateful to all my lecturers, especially my mentor Mr. Farouk Othman who has tremendous faith in me. I hope I have made them proud and I am really looking forward to the privilege of interning under Chef Antoine," said Eng.

The first runner-up, Idris Muaz Bin Mazlan of UiTM Permatang Pauh received a cash prize of RM2,000 while the second runner-up, Shaun Wong Wen Jin of UCSI University received RM1,000. Both runner-up winners also received a medal and certificate endorsed by Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and Skills Malaysia. More photos can click here to view.

“It’s always a pleasure to see skill, passion and creativity in the kitchen, and it’s important to nurture these young talents so that more people can experience and appreciate their creations,” said Antoine Rodriguez, Executive Chef at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur. “I hope all the participants will inspire more young people pursuing a career in the culinary arts, bringing their own unique interpretation to the table and to the rest of the world.”

The professional judging panel comprised of Chef Sabri Hassan who is a Consultant at the Culinary Art and Kitchen; Chef Rajesh Khanna Director of Culinary, Restaurant and Bar of Sheraton Imperial KL Hotel; Chef Mohd Nazrin @ Ludwig Gaisbauer, owner of speciality food manufacturer German Delicatessen and Chef Antoine Rodriguez. Together, they evaluated every aspect of each participant, ranging from kitchen skills and organisation to appearance, taste and texture, and more.

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Spotted New 100 Yen Store | TOKUYA | Arcoris Plaza | Mont Kiara

Ohayou gozaimasu（おはようございます), mouse mommy found a new 100 yen concept Japanese store named TOKUYA at Arcoris Plaza, Mont Kiara. It is a new plaza and it is our first time visiting here with MR. 

TOKUYA is form with ‘Purposeful Unique’ that represent the brand lifts the spirits of people where it seeks to bring people through a unique user journey through Japan whether in modern or old. ‘Purposeful’ in the placement of its product to inspire people to make bold decision.

TOKUYA was located at the LG1 area, we saw Starbucks at Arcoris Plaza, and directly walk straight till we saw the escalator. After we take the escalator down and mouse mommy spotted TOKUYA was on the right side. 

Mouse mommy was feeling warm and welcoming once step in TOKUYA. There is a wide range of affordable yet high quality Japanese products from personal care to household. Mouse mommy was so excited as in spotted many “kawaii” products in packaging and practical to use in our daily life.

TOKUYA bring out the best of Japan has to offer in the store, they have over 20,000 Japanese products in the store ranged from personal care, stationary, kitchenware, plastic ware, children toys, glass and ceramic ware, cosmetics, gardening, hardware, cleaning tools and detergents.

The price range of the products was from RM5.80 to RM8.80 for personal care to household products. Some exclusive premium products ranges from RM50 to RM100.

Recently, mouse mommy and MR love to make our bento set while at home. MR was spotted the “bear shape” and “flower shape” mold bento making set and promise wants to make a flower bento for mouse mommy. Thanks in advance MR! 

Mouse mommy do spring cleaning now and found that some area was restricted and unreachable while cleaning in progress. Just at the right time, there are many brushes available at TOKUYA with different design and angulation that allows me to do my cleaning easily. 

I want to trim my mulberry trees too and found the right tool of scissor here to ease my energy and work! So happy to found it! More photos can click here to view. 

OMG! There are varieties of children’s toys and games at TOKUYA. MR was really exciting to choose his toys. Hmmm… mouse mommy was limited MR to choose 3 toys for himself and 3 toys for little brother baby MH. Choose your toys wisely ya boy. 

Mouse mommy and MR have a great time and shopping moments at TOKUYA. Ops! MR was request to shop again next round for another 3 toys… my little cheeky boy!

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Grab TWO Exclusive Designed Hello Kitty Merchandises At Guardian Malaysia

Hello Kitty fans watch out here! Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd and Hello Kitty have teamed up again to  bring  smiles to fans, the young and the young-at-heart throughout the country. Fans of the cutest kitty on the planet will have the opportunity to own nine items that have been exclusively designed for Guardian Malaysia.

He said: “The two collections have been designed to celebrate the Chinese New Year season, and International Women’s Day which falls on 8 March. As such, these items are being rolled out in two phases, each with its own set of items.

“We are confident that these items will WOW customers and fans. Not only are the designs clearly one of its kind, they are also offered at very compelling prices, at RM25 and below.”

The “Hello Kitty Celebrates” range, comprising blankets, cushions and notebook and bookmark and designed to reflect the celebration mood, will be available at Guardian stores from 1 February to 7 March 2018.

CEO of Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd, Mr. Soren Lauridsen, who unveiled the collections today, said: “This unique marketing initiative is being launched to delight customers and fans of the ever-popular and ever-green Hello Kitty.”

The other collection “Hello Kitty Hello Confidence”, comprising a tote bag, lunch bags, cosmetics pouch and laptop bag, comes in purple and pink and carry messages of “love”, “cheer” and “spread love” to symbolise International Women’s Day. They will be in the stores from 8 March to 18 April 2018. 

Hello Kitty, which has been inspiring millions of fans all over the world, including a huge fan base in Malaysia has set up its own Hello Kitty Town in Puteri Harbour in Johore. 

Guardian Malaysia, in conjunction with launch of these  collections, will be offering customers in Johore an opportunity to tour Hello Kitty Town and to meet Hello Kitty. 

Customers making purchases of RM150.00, inclusive of any Hello Kitty Celebrates merchandise, at selected Guardian stores, will stand a chance to be receive two complimentary tickets to Hello Kitty Town. Limited tickets available.

How to participate? To buy ANY of the nine items, customers only need to spend RM20 on products that include one item from a sponsor brand; or RM30, without a sponsor brand.     

So head on down to your local Guardian store and start building your collection! 

Yes! Just at the right time, mouse mommy going to shop for CNY and own my Hello Kitty merchandise. At the same time, *finger crossed* might get the opportunity visit to Hello Kitty Town at Johor with MR! 

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Mouse Mommy Plan | Shop | Cook CNY Dishes Via 11street! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Chinese New Year (CNY) is just two weeks away from Now. Every year of CNY, mouse mommy was the one prepare yee sang dishes for both my family and in laws family reunion dinner. 

Tossing Yee Sang was an important for Malaysian Chinese as in it brings good luck, great fortune, healthy and wealthy along the year. “Lou Sang” is considered a symbol of abundance, prosperity and vigor for everyone along the year of 2018. 

Each of the colour and ingredients of yee sang also represent different meaning such as yellow ginger slice represent wealthy. The shredded carrot adds vibrancy to the dish and indicates blessings of good luck. The pomelo symbolises luck and smooth sailing in our daily lives and so on. 

Mouse mommy loves to shop smart and wisely as in CNY need to spend a lot for food, drinks, clothes, shoes and ang pau for the entire family members. Happy that found 11street that allows mouse mommy to shop via online from fresh food to dry products. It helps mouse mommy to save time and cost! 

Every year mouse mommy makes different combination of yee sang for family as a “surprise”. Haha! This year I found a great deals of Abalone Yee Sang at 11street that 2 sets of 1 canned 100% wild caught ocean pacific abalones plus yee sang. Each can contains up to 20 to 25 pieces of ready-to-eat abalone with MSG and preservative free. Each abalone yee sang set can served for 10 pax. Free shipping and lowest deal guarantee.  

Cool! This is really a shocking deal of RM168 for 2 sets abalone yee sang as in mouse mommy saw another deal with 2 cans of oceanus wild caught Australia canned abalone already cost about RM156.

We also love to have steamboat at home during CNY. Mouse mommy found this highly recommended by buyers – Haidilao Soup Based steamboat pack that cost about RM11 and we can have our steamboat with the fresh vegetables and meats as we want. Found an interesting post too. Korean Budae-jjigae steamboat was offers steamboat ingredients and directly FREE the steamboat pot together. Sounds interesting! 

All the fresh ingredients can directly shop via 11street too! Mouse mommy was no need to stop by morning market or shopping centre. Awesome! 

Mouse mommy was shop the Haidilao soup based steamboat pack with ingredients of chicken fillet, fish ball, tomato, cabbage, chili sauce, CB premium abalone slice, mushroom, tomato sauce, onion, coriander and oyster sauce for our steamboat.

A delicious and happy reunion dinner with family would be great bonding moments to be remembered. We love to eat, chit chats and gathering together in CNY as in normal working was hard to gather all together.  

Family always comes first in our life! May you and your family have a prosperous and good quality bonding moments in this Chinese New Year! Cheers! “Yum Sheng”! 

Great News! 11street would like to giveaway 5 units of RM50 Cash Voucher for you to shop in this Chinese New Year! Click here to check out the 11street giveaway! #GongXiWangWang

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Ops! Live Tuna Cutting Cum Healthy Goodness Sushi Tei NEW Poke Bowls For Healthy Lifestyle!

Sushi Tei was introduce new poke bowl menu. Staying true to the origins of this healthy dish, Sushi Tei’s poke bowls include fresh raw fish and vegetables and power packed seeds and nuts, sitting atop healthy premium Japanese Akita brown rice.

A live Tuna Fish cutting ceremony was happening at Sushi Tei, Tropicana City Mall. A 40kg weight of Tuna fish direct imported freshly from Japan. Mouse mommy is a Japanese food lover and so exciting to witness this event. 

Besides this, Sushi Tei also take this opportunity to welcome coming Chinese New Year will all the medias and shoppers together with fresh and juicy tuna chunks "Lou Sang" together! May everyone have a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year ahead! 

Mommy, when are we going to start "lou sang"? Be patience ya till all are ready, my boy MR. 

Fresh chunky tuna takes center stage in the Maguro Poke Bowl (RM23.80) which is complemented with nutritious chia and melon seeds, gluten free and nutrient-rich almonds, crab stick, mixed vegetables and Akita brown rice.

Featuring thick cubes of salmon which is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, the Salmon Poke Bowl (RM21.80) includes chia and melon seeds, almonds, nutritious black beansand mixed vegetables on top of Akita brown rice. 

Fresh tiger prawns are the star of the Ebi Poke Bowl (RM27.80)which comes with chia and Vitamin E packed sunflower seeds, almonds, shredded omelette and mixed vegetables with Akita brown rice. 

Bringing a different take to the original Hawaiian raw fish dish, Sushi Tei offers meat lovers the Chicken Teri Poke Bowl (RM18.80) that comes with grilled chicken served on Akita brown rice complete with power packed chia and sunflower seeds, almond and mixed vegetables. 

The poke bowls come with a choice of three sauces – the Japanese styled wafuu onion sauce, wasabina sauce and apple sauce –each crafted to complement the freshness of the ingredients and gives the poke bowls an appetizing twist.

For calorie counters, note that all four poke bowl options provide a delicious and nutritious meal in a bowl that is sure to keep you going for the rest of the day for less than 500 kcal per serving.

Another healthy addition to Sushi Tei’s menuare the vegetarian items, so you can tuck into freshly prepared maki sushi like the Avocado Yasai Roll (RM13.80)and Inari Yasai Roll (RM13.80) made from beancurd skin. 

“Sushi Tei believes in serving fresh and healthy food to our customers, a commitment that is reflected in our new menu. Whether it is a low-calorie poke bowl bursting with goodness or the vegetarian options. Fresh ingredients are paramount to Japanese cuisine and we do not compromise on food safety,“ said Cameron Cheah, Managing Director of ST-Taikem, the company behind the Sushi Tei brand in Malaysia.

“Since its debut in Malaysia in 2009, Sushi Tei has become a popular choice for Malaysians who want to enjoy fresh, delicious yet affordable Japanese cuisine. The restaurant combines the conveyer belt sushi concept with alacarte options and private dining rooms for customers to enjoy the best of both worlds,” added Cheah.

Those wanting a heartier meal can choose from a variety of main dishes such as the comforting Namako Yasai (RM21.80) noodle dish. This kitanomiso-based soup is served with a choice of udon, soba or ramen and topped with vegetarian sea cucumber, button mushrooms, pumpkin and Japanese sweet potato.

Other mains in the new vegetarian menu include Kinoko Chahan (RM16.80) mixed mushroom fried rice and Nasu To Zulgini Pasta (RM17.80) where pasta is pan-fried and topped with brinjal, zucchini and a half boiled egg.

The vegetarian menu also serves up great side dishes such as Homemade Potato Gyoza (RM9.80); Satsuma Imo To Kabocha Salad (RM7.80) which is made from Japanese sweet potato with pumpkin, that is high in antioxidants and dietary fibre; Okura Natto To Yamaimo Senggiri (RM6.80) a dish of Japanese yam with lady finger slices, seaweed, soy bean to be mixed in with a half boiled quail egg.

Alternatively you can snack on crunchy deep fried lotus roots when you order Renkon Agedashi (RM6.80) or on Sweet Potato, Edamame and Pumpkin croquettes (RM8.80-RM9.80). Mouse mommy, MR and sunshine Kelly were enjoying our dining at Sushi Tei. 

The new Sushi Tei poke bowl and vegetarian items are now available at all Sushi Tei restaurants in the Klang Valley, Penang and Ipoh. MR was enjoying his meal too!

Wish you have a Happy Chinese New Year! Gong Xi Fa Cai! More exciting photos can click here to view. 

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