Mozzie Repellant, Made with Young Living Essential Oils

Just collected my package from Mama Pam (ok that's what I call her, but you shall call her Pamela or Pam for short). As soon as I saw her post on the mozzie (mosquito) repellant, I was intrigued by the idea! It was the perfect gift for my sis, since my sis now works in Singapore (and we all know about the Zika virus).

Mama Pam's someone who's very quick to take action. I was just commenting on her post at FB, and she sent me WhatsApp messages with details about the mozzie repellant. I know her and trust her recommendations (even back when she was blogging, I could rely on her taste for good things). And there, I was sold! Ordered myself a spray bottle with a refill pack.

Now, before I show you the good stuff, I must give yet another compliment to Mama Pam. When she quoted me the goods, she had forgotten that she quoted me based on slightly above the costing price (that's almost bare minimum profit). When she came to realize it, she was honest with me, but yet she didn't demand the extras. Now, I shop a lot online, especially from product distributors and many in this case would have apologized but request me to top up (and we're strangers before those transactions are made). So, here's a perfect example of an honest and nice entrepreneur!

Yes, I'm pulling both her legs; I wondering if I can get discount from future purchases, hahahaha. Just kidding Mama Pam! I'll continue to support your business with discount or not!

Nevertheless, what's said above is nothing short of the truth =)

Alright, so here's what the items look like:

To me!

The package looks simple and nice!

Here's my spray bottle with the refill pack!

For more info, please contact Pam Song at pamsong@gmail.com

Source: Pam Song's FB

Here's the Young Living Essential Oils used

I took a couple of sprays on my hands, and I instantly took liking to the scent of the spray! When Mama Pam told me "This repellant smells divine", she isn't kidding! After I showered, I sprayed my my whole body with it! And ya know what?!  I SMELL GOOOOOD~~! Got my mum curious about the fragrance too!

OK I just remembered that this package is actually a gift for my sis! Oops!I better get one for myself instead!

If you're getting yourself some mozzie repellants, get this! Worth the bucks, I tell you! And also support Mama Pam =D


Oh ya, another tips, the mozzie repellants can be coupled as droppers to your water based air purifier, because they're 100% therapeutic grade essential oils. Let the divinity scent spread everywhere!

More info MOZZIE REPELLANT pricing:

• 2oz Premix with spray bottle - RM25

• 5ml refill - RM50
  * Just drop 30 drops into the spray bottle each time and fill with distilled water (should be able to refill 3x)

• 15ml refill - RM130
  * Just drop 30 drops into the spray bottle each time and fill with distilled water (should be able to refill 9x)

For more info, please contact Pam Song at pamsong@gmail.com

Belated Birthday Gift from Sis!

Was quite surprised by my sis, when she got me a belated birthday gift! Well, if you know me well enough, you'd probably already know that I don't celebrate my birthday and neither I do fancy birthday gifts for myself.

So, yeah I am surprised by my sis, even though I don't quite express it in anyway. Here's my way of saying thanks to my sis!

Thank you my darling sister!

A very thoughtful gift!

=D

Guy has gotta always smell good!

Negotiation, A Success Or Failed?

I'm not sure whether the negotiation was done right, and whether or not the result is correct or otherwise. I'll "show" ya in the stories below and you be the judge of it.

Disclaimer: Below is not the exact context of the conversion, but just an extract and simplification of the actual scenario. This author is not responsible for any conclusion which the audience interpret from the context.

Scenario #1: "Negotiation" for extension of task duration

A: I need these (documents) to be signed off within 2 weeks.
Me: 2 weeks?! But this looks like a 4 weeks work! Cannot extend the timeline?
A: I know it's tight, but you need to plan it out and then send out portion by portion for reviewing and to be signed off
Me: Huh? So, rush!
A: OK, like this, you do this set first within the 2 weeks, and then you do and send the other set, in the following week OK?
Me: Err, OK?
A: OK!

So, did I manage to get a time extension? Or did I just managed to get "extra" work?

Note: I thought I only needed to do the first set, and the second set at a much later time.

Scenario #2: "Negotiation" for delegation of work

B: Eh, saw from your email that you needed these (pictures/images) from my guy?
Me: Yup, as mentioned in the email, I require them to send some samples over to my clients.
B: It looks like a lot of work needed for my guy. FYI, my guy currently is tied up with several projects to come out with the designs too. Do you really need them ah?
Me: *whut?* Ya, I need them. Actually, my team needs them because we don't have the expertise to come out with it. I understand your guy is busy, that's why I outlined the direction and hopefully it can be done by next week.
B: Cannot la, to do this from that, requires a lot of time, and we simply don't have that time.
Me: Err, OK. How about your guy work on 2-3 images instead of the whole set? The most important part is this Image1, Image2 and Image3. I'll try and work something out, but I'll need to have the raw files to work out the rest from there.
B: So, don't need the whole set, but just 2-3 right? And the rest you do your magic, ya?
Me: I guess and hope so. But I need them in order to do something.
B: We'll try and see first if can deliver that by next week to you.

So, did I manage to get someone to help me to do the work? Or did I just managed to get "extra" work onto my own hands?

Note: I thought I only had to inform the person to help me, as instructed.

I'm confused. Did I do well in the negotiation?

28082016 Kai's Plato Kota Kemuning - Grand Opening!

It's the grand opening of Kai's Plato new outlet in Kota Kemuning, and I'm so honored to be invited to it! All thanks to FoodInk, my plus one and I was part of a wonderful occasion!

My previous visit to Kai's Plato was at its original outlet at Kota Damansara, and it was a satisfying experience! So I was really looking forward to visiting the new Kota Kemuning's outlet, especially when they have new items to introduce the public!

We arrived earlier than scheduled and was given many clean, emptied shells for creating our own crafts and artworks *so exciting!* But then comes the problem:

WHAT SHOULD I DRAW?!

There were more on the walls! 

Pretty neat eh? 

So other decorations on the wall 

The menu at the time of writing 

Gary's and Vivy's art!

Say don't know how to draw, but will you look at that!

There were other cool drawings too!

POKEMON!

And I looked around, and gotten lots of inspiration by the talented and creative patrons before us! Oh, did I mentioned that they had already opened 1 month before this? The grand opening ceremony is just for formality =)

They serve wine too! Lots of variety =) 

I got to try a few of them!

A little close up on the some of the wines - white and red =)

And of course, grand opening ceremony has to be welcomed with the majestic lion dance!

After much wait, food is ready to be served! We feasted our eyes on the delicious looking food - freshly steamed and cooked!

(Clockwise from top-right) Sambal Cockles, Cajun Spiced Shrimp, Kai's Chilli Mussels, Sandy Crabby, Crispy Calamari

A special drink on the house for us. Didn't manage to catch the name of these drinks.

If you do find out, please let me know in the comments below. 

Kai's Jumbo Platter

Everyone was so excited as we unveil the layers of food! 

CHECK THEM OUT!!

Wooo weee~! 

If you've not tried them, go and do so!

Experience the majestic taste of awesome seafood! =D

Besides that we were also given other flavors to try too!

1. Pineapple Sauce - by far the best one I've tried!
2. Butter Lemon Chili Sauce - at the time of writing, it was alright; could be better
3. Sambal Chili Sauce - if you're a fan of spicy food, this is for you!
4. Cajun Sauce - same as above, it was too spicy for me to comment further.

Giant Crabby - One of the ornaments there

Jasmine with the other ladies =) 

Gary & Vivy

Location:

Kai’s Plato

A-1F-3, Garden Office @ Encorp Strand,

No. 12, Jalan PJU 5/1, Kota Damansara

Contact: 017-2832883

Open Tues to Sunday, 12pm-3pm and 6pm-12am

Extra information for you:

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

More about M136 Coffee House @ Food Ink

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