Launch Party at Zhu Canton // Yum Cha Party! o(≧∇≦o)

On Monday 22^nd August, I was invited to attend the opening launch of Zhu Canton, located in the Randwick Club, Level 3. Zhu Canton shares several meanings including host to join together and express good wishes. The new restaurant is offering diners a thoroughly 21^st century take on Asian cuisine in a luxurious and relaxing environment.

[Review] Pitango Meal Pot - Sri Lankan Chicken Curry with Rice σ(≧ε≦ｏ)

Earlier this week I received a parcel to review Pitango's latest meal pot range. They packed together a little Pitango Lunch pack which came with a bottle of water, carrot sticks and their Pitango Sri Lankan Chicken curry with rice. 

The meal pot is a meal for one and is ready to eat in 3 minutes! The ingredients include free range chicken and potato with a medium spicy Sri Lankan spicy coconut curry sauce with basmati rice. They also have two other flavours available, which are their Spanish Chorizo & chickpea puchero and the Japanese miso chicken & soba noodles.

The pot tastes quite nice and it has just the right amount of spiciness for that extra kick. However, I did add flax seeds and a crack of pepper to top it off, which tastes amazing. I also found there was quite a few potatoes but not enough chicken. I'm guessing it is because this meal pot range is targeted for the busy bees, who have no time to prepare lunch at home and just need a quick and filling meal to have during the day. I would recommend adding some greens, such as broccoli or beans into the curry as it will be more nutritious and healthier that way. 

Have you tried the new Pitango meal pot range yet? If yes, what flavour is your favourite?? I cannot wait to go in-stores and try the other two flavours that they have. 

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Hello guys~ So I just came back from uni and an alright gymming session, plus I got some takoyaki from the night market before I left Chatswood because I was craving it after seeing one of my friend have it yesterday. It was so good! Anyway, I shall be editing some videos today and also prepare to film some material for you guys the following week! I also have my weekly 2nd bonus video up today which you can watch below!! 

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VIVA LA VIDA // Coco Cubano launch their new Summer menu (*≧▽≦)

Last week I was invited to attend Coco Cubano’s tropical themed event to launch their new summer menu. Coco Cubano was established by husband and wife, Tony and Avril Melhem as a result of their love towards Cuban’s culture.

Coco Cubano’s summer menu launches nationally across all their venues yesterday (8th Dec) where you will be able to indulge o their Cuban-inspired menu. The introduction of this menu was shaped around the concept of "Endless Summer with a Cuban twist". Their menu intends on transporting you to a faraway place as it's time to live the life, Viva La Vida!

They use local produce, achieving a blend of Australian and authentic Cuban flavors, that will leave you wanting more. Without further delay, let me share with you guys what we got to taste on the night of the launch and hopefully it leaves you hungry for more too!

The event was held at Top Ryde shopping centre on a Wednesday evening and I invited Oscar and Ray to come with me on this foodie adventure. Upon arrival our names were checked off and cocktails were being served.

We were told to sit anywhere we fancied so I chose the closest table, where I also picked up these flowers to wear~

Shortly after I sat down, a waitress came by to serve us some cocktails. I picked up their Coco Colada, which was refreshing! It has a subtle coconut taste along with some sourness to it, which I believe they mixed in some pineapples. 

As time ticked, our starters had arrived. The first one was their Tostones, which are crunchy plantains with guacamole and mango salsa. It was a lovely light dish to begin with and the mango salsa was lovely!

Their other starter dish was their Havana Dip Plate with totilla chips. It can be quite a filling dish due to the use of beans but we had to leave some room in our bellies to eat what was to come. 

Entrees were next on the list and when the food party really picked up. These El Pollo Pollo fried chicken drumettes with red mojo dipping sauce got everyone on the table super excited. The chicken itself was not bad, but it was definitely the sauce that got everyone wanting more! 

 Second item off the launch menu was their Chilli Caramel Pork Belly with green mojo dipping sauce. Just hearing the first 4 words already made me drool! I loved how there was a bit of sweetness to the pork to really balance out the savory flavors. 

Their refreshing Tropical Prawn Salad was just perfect! It came with lettuce, prawns, heart of palm, tomato salsa, mango salsa, avocado and green mojo dressing. Their prawns were cooked to perfection and tasted amazing when you squeeze some lime juice on top. 

Then their Cuban Fried Rice with chorizo, chargrilled corn and black bean was served. By this point we were starting to get quite full, until I read the menu...we stilled had 6 dishes and dessert to go! 

 In between our entree and main we had Elote chargrilled corn cob, with red mojo aioli, parmesa cheese. This was quite nice to have, although it would taste just as nice without the heavy dressing too~

As soon as we finished off the corn cob we were then served two massive jugs of Frozen Daiquiei and Sangria, which were perfect to share for large groups. Both we delicious and refreshing in taste. 

Their Cubano were like club sandwiches, which came with sliced ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. It also came along with some fries which we pretty much scoffed down too. 

Next up was their Arroz Con Pollo, Cuban spiced half chicken with brown sofrito rice. The chicken was tender and moist and paired quite well with the seasoning of the rice. 

When the next dish arrived I thought we were having pork ribs until I read the menu. They were actually Beef Short Ribs, which are glazed in BBQ rum and slow cooked till the meat just falls off the bone. 

By this time of the night we were definitely hitting our peak and the final  main dish as served. The Pork Rapa Vieja is slow cooked pulled pork with beans and rice and tortilla. The flavors of the pulled pork and bean rice tasted wonderful together. 

Finally dessert time! As we gradually got closer to the end of the night we were still super excited as we have yet to try their desserts and dessert-like drinks. 

First dessert was the Citrus Cheesecake with passionfruit, fresh pineapple and caramel sauce. I absolutely loved it! The cake was moist and had a lovely citrus taste which made my taste buds jump for joy! I highly recommend getting this cake! 

Their last dessert was the Buñuelo, which are warm cinnamon-sugared donut balls with chocolate pot and berry jam. These were like....MMM!!! SO GOOD!! You may have to fight your friends for when there is only one ball standing left!

Then there was Coco Cubano's  dessert cocktails. The one on the right is their Chocolate & Rum Washed "Brownie", which looked amazing and tasted wonderful. 

However, it was definitely the Salted Caramel Espresso Martini that caught my taste buds hooked on. Unlike the coffee patron, which is quite strong on that coffee flavor, this drink has been balanced out with the sweetness of the additional flavors they have used. By the end of the night I had two of these~ 

Next up, their crazy shakes were being delivered and first up was their Triple Choc Batido. I must say the brownies were really good! They were at the perfect sweetness level, moist and bite size too. 

The final shake was their Salty Dulce de Leche, which tasted just a nice as it looks. I was definitely struggling to get more sips because I was so full. 

While everyone else was still trying out the drinks and all, I decided to grab my friend, Oscar and rush inside to take some shots with the interior that they had. 

 I mean just look at all this stuff! Some were even vintage too!

 And here is one of my favorite shots!

Before we left I had to take a group photo with those sitting at my table. They are such lovely, kind and funny people and happy to have met them!

I also took a photo with self-claimed "first best-dressed" who I believe was in charge of the event and he kindly rewarded my friends and I with CD's for coming in themed and titled "second best-dressed!". Thank you!!

The final photo was with Tony and Avril Melhem, both who have a very fun and happy personality. Thank you and the PR team for inviting me and my friends to such a wonderful and fulfilling night! I have to say my favorite dishes of the night was their pork belly, prawn salad, cheese cake and donuts. As for my favorite drinks of the night, the Coco Colada, Sangria and Espresso Martini are on the top of my list.

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Good morning guys~ I've been a little busy with work at the moment so I apologize for not uploading any videos lately! Also do enter my giveaway as it s opened up internationally and will close on the 25th Dec! 

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I'M BACK! / / Romwe Summer Sale (^・ω・^ )

Hey hey hey! It's been about half a month since I last posted and I apologize for that, I've just been super busy with uni and work due to the mother's day craze and all so to make up for it the first picture is of me and MOCHI! whom I was looking after for a week.

& YES! as we get closer to the middle of the year we start to spend for our mid-year sales and Romwe is having a massive summer sale with up to more than 200 pieces up for grabs starting at US$6.99!! You better start shopping for the pieces you want now as stocks are limited!! I've already chosen a few pieces already so what are you guys waiting for!! Stock up now!!

>> CLICK HERE NOW TO SEE THE WIDE RANGE TO CHOOSE FROM <<

-DAILY LIFE UPDATE!-

I've been quite busy as you can tell with my absent from my blog and instagram (well that's because I had no 3G data left so was leeching off wifi around uni and at work~) 

But now that things are starting to go as planned (like getting my essays done on time) I finally have the time to do a quick and short blog entry! I promise I'll have a circle lens review up soon which I'm really looking forward to trying out!

I also managed to have a breather last night by going out to watch The Lion King musical and must I saw it was good, although we did miss the opening which was a bummer and watching it from the TV screen just wasn't the same. But I do have to say I actually liked Wicked better and it's coming back again this year so I may go watch it again!! Wooo! Anyways it's time for me to head to bed as I still have quite a bit left to do before the semester break (which I can't wait for!!)

One more picture of me and mr.mochi!

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