When dozing off is a good thing …

When dozing off is a good thing …

Can’t sleep? What if I told you there’s a drink to help you shut down and sleep at night? And no, I’m not talking about alcohol or warm milk!  I came across Dozoff, Malaysia’s first halal-certified relaxation beverage recently. It sounded real attractive as it’s …

Australian beef masterclass

Australian beef masterclass

Those who have tried premium chilled Australian beef and lamb would certainly be familiar with the delicious taste of these meats. Recently, I was invited to a masterclass detailing the nutrition and quality of Australian beef and lamb, hosted by MLA (Meat & Livestock Australia) …

MAGGI Wheel of Flavours

MAGGI Wheel of Flavours

This Chinese New Year, MAGGI pays tribute to the hands, hearts and stories behind every reunion table – especially the home cooks taking on the meaningful task of preparing festive dishes for family and loved ones. As young Malaysians step into hosting roles for the …

Seafood fest by Sendo Ichi

Seafood fest by Sendo Ichi

Sendo Ichi Seafood (M) Sdn Bhd was established to meet the growing demand for premium fresh and frozen seafood in Malaysia’s HoReCa and retail sectors. The company specialises in blue fin tuna, air flown fresh fish from Japan and other high quality frozen seafood including …

Pioneer of molecular gastronomy at Sunway Le Cordon Bleu

Pioneer of molecular gastronomy at Sunway Le Cordon Bleu

Sunway Le Cordon Bleu welcomed Professor Hervé This, world-renowned physical chemist and co-creator of molecular gastronomy, as the distinguished speaker for the Sir Jeffrey Cheah Distinguished Speaker Series in November 2025. Themed “Molecular and Physical Gastronomy: Key to Culinary Innovation,” this session celebrated the intersection …

Taste the Wonders of Australia

Taste the Wonders of Australia

The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group came together to showcase “Taste the Wonders of Australia” in Kuala Lumpur recently. The Group, comprising Hort Innovation Australia, Dairy Australia, Meat & Livestock Australia, Seafood Industry Australia and Wine Australia, initiated a strategic, concerted effort to advance …

Ayam Brand reinvents baked beans Malaysian style

Ayam Brand reinvents baked beans Malaysian style

Ayam Brand is giving baked beans a bold new image in Malaysian kitchens, and rediscovering how local flavours and creativity can transform a humble pantry staple into a brand new dish. Long associated with Western cuisine, baked beans are now being reinterpreted with distinctly local …

A twist to Ayam Brand sardines

A twist to Ayam Brand sardines

I just found out Ayam Brand sardines and mackerel, a staple in Malaysian kitchens, has apparently been around for over 130 years! Surprise, surprise, during a media drop recently, I received some goodies, i.e. Ayam Brand sardines and Ayam Brand’s Spicy Tomato Paste. Beyond the …

I was a judge at Anchor Pastry Challenge 2025

I was a judge at Anchor Pastry Challenge 2025

The Anchor Pastry Challenge 2025 celebrated Malaysia’s most promising young pastry chefs by offering them a platform to showcase creativity and technical mastery. Organised by Anchor Food Professionals Malaysia & Brunei, 5 finalists each in the Bread & Viennoiserie, and Cake categories, baked their hearts out …

Guerlain Bee Garden and Lacher Pattiserie collab

Guerlain Bee Garden and Lacher Pattiserie collab

Guerlain, the renowned French luxury beauty house, presents the first-ever Bee Garden 2025 Pop-Up in South-East Asia, at The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur, from April 28 to May 11. This experiential retail concept seamlessly blends beauty, fragrance, and sustainability, offering visitors an unparalleled journey into …