Showing posts with label dessert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dessert. Show all posts

Friday, 5 August 2016

30072016 M136 Coffee House, Taman Maluri - Workshop!

After scrumptious food session, it's time to have some fun! M136 Coffee House and FoodInk had plan a workshop for us. What workshop? Tiramisu Workshop! We're going to learn how to make tiramisu cups dessert! Yayy!

I'll show you some pictures from the workshop, and thereafter explain the step by step to make the tiramisu cup (yes, I took notes, like a good boy =P )


We're all so excited to be part of the workshop, but our cameras were even more excited!


Mixing the cream!
The before (left) and after (right)
Note: instructions will be below, towards the end of the post


The mixture should be thick enough that it doesn't fall out from the bowl immediately when lifted upside down. SinNee at the back was so amazed! Hahaha


Gary wanted to see for himself that the mixture is good!


Lady fingers bread prepared



We're almost done!
Each of us were given the chance to make our own tiramisu cup!
Lee Yann was pretty nervous and excited about it!


Tadah! It's done!
Well, not quite, because it still has to rest at least another 3-4 hours in the fridge!


How it looks from side angle!


At the end, we're encourage to pour cocoa powder on top as finishing.
Optionally, you can also do them in a decorated manner!


Guess whose kpop fans made this?


It's not everyone here (some had to leave early) but it's quite a handful of people. I enjoyed the session not only because I had learned something, but also because I was surrounded by beauties! =D Well, it's also because I was complimented by them, for something rather big too!


This is the group picture of us FoodInkers initially!
(pictures taken from Facebook)


We also had a group picture with the M136 Coffee House staff/crew!
They're awesome people!
(pictures taken from Facebook)

Alright, so as promised below is the recipe provided by M136 Coffee House:

Ingredients:
a) 90g of icing sugar
b) 2 egg yolks
c) 150g of mascarpone
d) 500g of cold whipping cream (liquid form)
e) 1-2 shots of Henessey VSOP Cognac (or any other brandy of your liking)
f) few drops of vanilla extract
g) lady fingers bread
h) espresso shots

Instructions:
1. Weigh and pour 90g of icing sugar into bowl.
2. Put/pour in 2 egg yolks and 150g of mascarpone into bowl.
3. Using hand mixer, mix it well (probably a short 2 minutes is good enough).
4. Pour 500g cold whipping cream into mixture (shake well before pouring in).
5. Using hand mixer, at still position, slowly mix again (a good 3-4 minutes).
6. Once mixture has thicken further, mix in rotating position with variable speeds (slow-fast-slow-fast, for another 3-4 minutes). Stop when texture is thick smoothy (if it doesn't fall when bowl is flipped upside down, then it's pretty good).
7. Pour in a shot (or two) of Hennessy VSOP Cognac.
8. Put a few drops of vanilla extract.
9. Using hand mixer, mix a little more (for a minute or so), and put aside.
10. Cut each lady fingers bread into 4 pieces.
11. Take a cup, put a small scoop of mixture into the cup.
12. Dip the pieces of lady fingers bread into espresso shots, and put them into cup (each piece should be covered with another layer of mixture).
13. Sprinkle cocoa powder over the mixture to create a somewhat visible layer.
14. Continue until cup is full.
15. Let tiramisu cup rest in refrigerator for about 3-4 hours.
16. Finish the tiramisu cup with cocoa powder on top.
17. Voila it's done!


Location:
M136 Coffee House,
136 Jalan Jejaka 1, Taman Maluri,
55100 Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours:
Mon - Sun 9AM to 9PM



Oh ya! M136 Coffee House is offering different workshops for kids and adults, including coffee, desserts, baking, and cooking workshop. For more information, you can contact to:
012-4091868
03-92011343

30072016 M136 Coffee House, Taman Maluri

Returning to action with fellow FoodInkers, and this time we've got something special besides the food!

Warmly invited by M136 Coffee House, to have a try at some of their existing and new menus. It's nice and cozy place to be at (personally, I don't mind spending my whole day there). I had some time to explore the place while waiting for the others to arrive.


As much as I want to show you how the whole place look like, my phone does not actually perform well in low-light. And I don't want to spoil it entirely for you! You should come check it out!

Note: Pay attention to the bottom two pictures in the image above 

It was terrible jam on the day itself, most probably due to the constructions in the surrounding area. It took me an hour or more to reach this place, where I could have easily arrived within 20 minutes at normal times. One thing to note is that the parking here is scarce! If it wasn't for Stella, I wouldn't have gotten myself such a good spot. Honestly, felt like a VIP then *thumbs up for Stella!*

We were treated to starters, mains and desserts! M136 Coffee House was so generous! *so touched*



Creamy Smokey Salmon Pasta (top right)
RM16.90

Spaghetti Pastora (bottom right)
RM19.90

I enjoyed the salmon pasta. While the creamy sauce wasn't thick as I hoped it would be, the salmon flavor was good enough to forget about it. I would say it looks as good as it taste =)

As for the pastora, although I didn't taste the identity of the pasta, it surely is a very filling one! I would surely like to exchange the thickness of the sauce here with the salmon pasta! That being said, I believe they are still improving and will only get better! So do give this a try!



M136 Big Breakfast
RM16.90

Honestly, this looks way better than the picture in the menu! Hahaha, and it taste great! The portioning is just nice for 1 hungry person in the morning, or for a couple who'd like share brunch while trying out another item! Brilliant!


Butter Chicken
RM16.90

Mmm, I love the combination of the butter chicken and the wedges! The added spice into the sauce isn't spicy, but yet it's so delicious that I wish there was more that I could dip the wedges into the sauce! The addition of the salad ensures you have at least some vegetables to go along with this meal!


Ice Cola Coffee
RM7.90 (price might have changed)

Recommended by Stella for a refreshing taste of Coffee-flavored Rootbeer! Weird? Not at all, I actually find it very nice! It's coffee + coke! The combination is a whole new world! Check out the video below!






Mozarella Pork Chop
RM23.90

Seriously, it's one grand meal! Imagine a thick pork chop, now stuff it with mozarella, and voila! It's simple, it's amazing! Now, why am I not finding this a common menu in other restaurants??!! This is definitely a calling for subsequent visits!


Gourmet Salmon
RM23.90

Just when I thought things couldn't get any better! A big piece/chunk of salmon just landed on the table (well, chair if you're referring to the pictures)! Looks simple, but taste brilliant! Especially for the price! It's very tough to not order this again next time, after tasting this!


Smoothies (mix of dragon fruit and banana)
RM12.90

Recommended by the house. Didn't know these two go so well, creating a rich creamy texture of dragon fruit with slight taste of banana. Thankfully the taste of banana was just nice, without overwhelming the dragon fruit.


Durian Cheese Cake
RM12

Durian Brulee
RM12

Freshly made with supply of musang king from local durian plantation, these two desserts are to die for (especially if you're a durian lover). Hands down to the king of all cheese cakes and brulee! =D The sweet scent of the musang king can be smelled all over the room, as soon as its refrigerator doors are slide open! One bite into either one of them, makes you go "Ooo, ahhhh, wahhh~~~" So sinful yet so good! It's been nearly a week, and I still can't get over their taste!


Berry-Berry with Ice Cream
RM12.90

Caution: Do not order this after Durian Cheese Cake / Brulee.

Thankfully, I had calmed my excited taste buds to carefully enjoy this dessert! Love the waffles, and I wished I had eaten them sooner, before they were cold. It looks like a puzzle piece, and I love taking a berry, a slice of strawberry, and a small portion waffle with some ice cream on it, into a mouthful bite! Yums!


This place is the place to go to for a hearty meal, amazingly appetizing and delectable dishes for a reasonable price without breaking your wallet! The staff/crew are very accommodating and friendly. The place is very cozy - it's especially nice to dine at when the outdoor's weather too much for you. Only downside that I can find about this place is the location and parking availability - for now, it's in the middle of a medium-heavy traffic area (due to construction) and it's not easy to find an parking spot (unless you don't mind walking quite a distance). This is definitely a must-try place if you haven't already tried it!


Location:
M136 Coffee House,
136 Jalan Jejaka 1, Taman Maluri,
55100 Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours:
Mon - Sun 9AM to 9PM



Oh ya! M136 Coffee House is offering different workshops for kids and adults, including coffee, desserts, baking, and cooking workshop. For more information, you can contact to:
012-4091868
03-92011343

Friday, 22 May 2015

22052015 Dinner at Dreamz Bakery, Kota Damansara

I don't frequent Kota Damansara (KD), but off late since it's quite easy to access from my workplace, I've been going around KD a lot. And then one day, I spotted a bakery place. To my surprise they doesn't just sell bread and those related item, they cater for dinner menu too! So tonight, I decided to give them a try. Heard from Min, that their food is pretty decent.

Spaghetti Carbonara
RM12.90
One of the best spaghetti I've tried so far!
Very creamy, and the taste is just nice!

Even Min's starting to drool!
We can't start eating, until the camera's satisfied first =P 


Japanese Curry Chicken Rice
RM17.90
Wasn't quite up to my expectation based on its looks, but it's still good.

Tofu Cheesecake
RM9.90 
This is surprisingly good!
Not many places makes it well.
The only other place I know does a good job (but at certain branches)
is Coffea Coffee.

Us being us 

Min trying a different look 

Min: I thought we're doing ady? 

Min: Well, OK last shot ya.. 

Min: I thought that was the last shot ady (=...=)

Unforunately, there's no last shot when it comes to her =D Anyways, apologies that I digressed. Dreamz Bakery is a cozy place to return to. The staff is friendly, and warm too. The food overall is good for its price. A place worth coming again to try other menu =)

Location:
Dreamz Bakery
No. 32-1, The Strand,
Jalan PJU 5/20D,
Pusat Perdagangan Kota Damansara,
47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Tuesday, 19 May 2015

19052015 Dinner at DU Hawker Center, Dessert at Coconut Grove

Monday Blues' in town. After going through a long day at work, the only thing left is to fill ourselves with whatever happiness we can find. On our way back from work, Min and I, decided to have our dinner at Damansara Uptown - Teluk Intan Chee Cheong Fun. However, we didn't quite find what we were looking (until after dinner, boohoo~). But we did find ourselves some delicious cockles!

Big size cockles
(RM)
Very satisfying!
FYI, it's the first time I'm eating cockles like this!

Location:
Uptown Hawker Centre,
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Dinner was good, but I needed some more to complete the night. It was a long time since I had craved for coconuts for desserts. And there was just a spot to have guaranteed fresh and tasty coconut desserts - Coconut Grove!

Coconut jelly with Aloe Vera (RM6.20)
Coconut jelly original (RM5.60)
Super yummylicious!
My night is complete!

Location:
Coconut Grove C-B-02, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bu 11,
Oasis Business Centre Bandar Utama,
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor,

Sunday, 19 April 2015

19042015 Dessert at Bingsu Cafe, Damansara Uptown

Heard there was a premium bingsu cafe in Damansara Uptown, called Bingsu Cafe. So decided to head there and check it out. Had some company tonight, so we're able to order more than 1 bingsu to try out!

Belgian Chocolate Bingsu
RM16.90 nett
Absolutely a must for chocolate lovers! Indulge yourself in this rich and sweet savory!

Injeolmi Red Bean Bingsu
RM13.90
Though this looks plain, the taste is definitely not!
It's amazing and it'll keep you going on =)

Kate, Min, Mimi and Me
Taking a wefie there, will earn you a 20% discount on your next visit!

Taste-wise: They've definitely outdone themselves in the making of bingsu. Their bingsu are absolutely smooth and the base shaved-ice is not-too-sweet either. Besides, OW:L Espresso, I'll definitely anyone to try this out!

Environment-wise: Looks pretty good on the inside (couldn't take a shot of the interior, due to my camera's focus being out *haven't fixed it yet*). If there's not many people, it's quite chilly. It's just nice when there's a crowd. They have board and card games there for entertainment. It's a self-service area - Order, wait for the order, and pick it up when it's ready. There's also a green-tea-dispenser available to dine-in customers. Another plus point is that they open till 12 midnight! Awesomeness, to those who fancy a late night dessert =P

Price-wise: It's pretty premium, ranging from RM12.90 to RM18.90 for bingsu. Shocked? Ya, so was I. But you can't get it anywhere else, as good as this. If you do, please share it with me as well.


Location:
28 Jalan SS21/35,
Damansara Utama,
Petaling Jaya,
Malaysia.

Opening Hours: 12:00pm – 12:00am

Thursday, 9 April 2015

09042015 Dessert at Softsrve, Damansara Utama

It's so warm today! After work I was just craving for some ice cream. I remembered my colleague mentioned about a premium ice cream joint at Damansara Utama, and so I decided to head there.

 Go Soft Or Go Home

Panoramic view of the interior 

Other panoramic view of the interior 

Pay before you get served.

Deep Chocolate with Truffles
a whopping RM12!

What I ordered was pretty good! It looks pretty impressive when it's being prepared. There wasn't enough place for the number of customers they have. So I had to tuck myself at one corner where the sitting area is pretty small. It's not comfortable for long stay, but it's good enough for me at that moment. The ice cream is really top-notch, being very smooth and very rich in its taste. Well, I guess that's expected from a premium ice cream joint. Good for the experience =)

Location:
Softsrve
Jalan SS 21/1, Damansara Utama,
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
Tues - Sun
2pm to 11pm

They're on Instagram too!

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

18032015 Dessert At OW:L Espresso

We need to reward ourselves once in a blue moon, especially when we had worked so hard. It's the only way to feel good and keep going on. So tonight, Min & me went to Subang SS15 to get ourselves a good bowl of patbingsu (Korean shaved ice dessert). There's no where else better than OW:L Espresso. Our last visit was a couple of months back.


That's Min & Me, wrapping up the night =)

Location:
Retail 4(A-02-1), Menara Rajawali
Jalan SS15/8,
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

Thursday, 19 February 2015

19022015 First Day of CNY

Annually, my family will visit our relatives for morning breakfast. It's the relatives from my grandmother's side of the family. I don't quite remember the names of each and every relative of mine, so every year I've to do my best to remember their names for the particular moment. I rarely interact with my relatives because I'm the only one of the my age - there's either my younger cousins or aunties and uncles. The generation gap is quite significant though; I can only chat at minimum level and then it just go awkward with them, hahaha =D

Tadah~~ Pomelo!

Our annual breakfast tradition !

Noodles, cucumbers and sausages!
Not to forget, the black coffee!

Panoramic view of the morning gathering

After lunch, I had to run off to complete my agenda - to buy a gift for my buddy, Handy before I meet him on Saturday - in Pekan Baru, Indonesia!

First stop, Puchong IOI Mall to find the Gorilla-pop-up-thingamajig! My sis kept thinking it was 1Utama that I bought it previously, and my mum was confused as to where it was bought. I trusted my hunches and went forth to find it at the Puchong IOI Mall. And indeed I found it there!

this is of course a pirated version of the Pirate-pop-up-thingamajig haha

On our way to exit the mall, I saw the CNY decor at the concourse area. I was quite puzzled as the animals displayed were of ram sheeps rather than goats. Then, my sis told me that this year's zodiac in Chinese, Yang,  can actually mean sheep or goat.

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Next to go to Sunway Pyramid ('cause it's nearby) to get Handy the dried meat and meat floss which he wanted. Specific brand he chose, only because his family likes it - Bee Cheng Hiang. So, off I went to find it =)

After that it was time for lunch! I saw a TGIF flyer that was pretty attractive - lunch for two at the price of RM45.90++ So, my family and I decided to have our lunch there.

We're given a choice to select 1 starter and 2 main dishes at RM45.90 (excluding tax) with options of bottomless drinks at RM9.90 and ice cream dessert at RM10.



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We walked passed by Caffe Bene and saw the desserts on the poster. My mum and sis were immediately tempted by Caffe Bene's dessert - Triple Chocolate Fondue. Even though we're tired, but there's no stopping the ladies to get their desserts, hahaha.

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Sunday, 15 February 2015

14022015 Mum's Birthday Eat Out

Yup it's the 14th February, we all know what day that it globally, and it also happens to be my mum's birthday =) I'm my momma's boy, just so you know. So on this glorious day, I dedicate the whole day to her (also happens it's a weekend, and I'm not working =P)

Brought my mum back to SS2's Korea House for dinner. If you love Korean food and you haven't been there, give it a try! I don't have a share in the place, but I've been there a few times prior to this visit, and I still am steadfast with the saying "Must come back again"

I like the environment and service a lot =) They're attentive, quick and responsive. The taste is definitely worth paying for, although it does break a budge but it's not super expensive. You really get the taste of authentic Korean food, according to my sources =P You'll love the Pork Belly, and you'll like the variety of side dishes - it's different every time (check out the pictures below)! I'm pretty cautious with where I dine (unless I don't have a choice) so if I can leave a place (with a desire to return or revisit the place) with a smile each time, it means it's worth it.

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Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly)~~!!

Gyeran Jjim (Steamed Egg) - this was on the house.
This is simply delicious!
I think it is a new menu so they were giving out to customers to try =D

Family's treating by their one and only, VERY ONG =P


Location:

No.76 1st Floor,
Jalan SS2/60
47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor,


During dinner, I promised my family that I'd bring them for some of the best shaved-ice desserts (aka bingsu) I know. We headed to OW:L Espresso (we're back again and you know what that means too =P Click here to check out my previous post about this place)

Yet to try their coffee-bingsu but their bingsu's are worth the travel to try (again and again)! I don't think I can ever find another place that offers shaved-ice dessert this smooth and not so sweet (it's dessert but you don't have to feel overly guilty about it either! =P). There's many Koreans visiting this place as well; I suspect the person is charge is a Korean too, but I haven't got a chance to speak with him personally. Must find an opportunity one day to do so =D

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Special menu - Mango Cheese Bingsu!
Yea, we got not one, but TWO (2) regular-sized bingsu.
Large = RM29
Regular = RM16
Originally, we order a large one, but they got our order wrong and offered us two regular-sized instead.
*we're in luck!*
How awesome is that??

This mango cheese is a must-try if you're a a fan of bingsu and also cheese lover! =P
The combination is simply awesome!

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Location:
57 Jalan SS22/19
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor