LE FRENCH FESTIVAL 2019 MALAYSIA Launching and Highlights

The French are at it again!  Malaysia’s highly-anticipated annual French event is back with the 18th edition of LE FRENCH FESTIVAL (LFF). From 4th April to 12th May, LFF is set to whisk Malaysians on an immersive experience of captivating events including French cinema screenings, art exhibitions, music and theatre performances, gastronomy and more. 

Since its inception in 2001, LE FRENCH FESTIVAL has progressively evolved as an indomitable bridge of cultural exchange between France and Malaysia while successfully establishing its roots in four major cities, reaching over tens of thousands of spectators: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu.

We Malaysian are, in fact, a lucky lot where we can get to experience and taste the finer French culture right here in Malaysia. LFF by French right to your doorstep.

LE FRENCH FESTIVAL 2019 MALAYSIA Launching and Highlights

MIGF 2018 Launching - Taste MIGF - Malaysia Food Festival 2018

Muhibah Chefs! Good Food Brings Us Together



The Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival is back and will take place from the 1st to 30th September 2018. Throughout the Food Festival month, Malaysia’s premier league of dining venues will serve special Festival Menus at special Festival prices.

Adding to this will also be a host of Festival Offers that are sure to elevate each dining experience. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Muhibah Chefs! Good Food Brings Us Together’. There is no such thing as too many chefs spoiling the broth when it comes to MIGF. 

All the chefs work together for the common good and every diner benefits. After all, nothing connects people better than food and this Malaysia Food Festival theme reflects this too. This year’s MIGF feature.

The spectacular preview event of MIGF will be returning to Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Centre for one gastronomic weekend on the 1st and 2nd September. Taste MIGF will gather Malaysia’s best restaurants in a special dining area – the Theatre of Cuisines – where bite-sized portions of food are on offer from their specially created Festival Menus.

Taste MIGF promises exciting gastronomical activities for the whole family in a carnival-like atmosphere. Aside from the delicious food being served in the Theatre of Cuisines, visitors to Taste MIGF can also shop at the Epicure International Gourmet Village, attend Master Chefs cooking classes, enjoy wine appreciation talks and a host of other informative lifestyle workshops.

 At the Taste MIGF 2018 you will get to taste cuisines from around the world including Malaysian, French, Sri Lankan, Korean, Cantonese, Italian, South Asian, Western, Asian Fusion and many more. For more details, visit www.migf.com.

A diverse line-up makes up the MIGF collective this year, including new and returning establishments. The winner of the Golden Cauldron, DC Restaurant, returns this year with exquisite contemporary French fare from Le Cordon Bleu Paris alumnus Chef Darren Chin.

Treat your taste buds to French fare with a Mediterranean twist at 2OX



or head to the Mandarin Oriental for traditional Cantonese at Lai Po Heen – the latter returning into the Festival fold after five years.



The Marriott Putrajaya also makes a comeback to the Festival with Chinese restaurant Summer Palace.

A trio of eateries helmed by restauranteur Modesto Marini grace the roster; Marble 8,



Marini’s on 57



and M Marini Grand Caffè & Terrazza, each of which has become a household name over the years.

Expect a forward-thinking menu from the returning SukaSucré Bistro, where fusion is the name of the game, and if you fancy Italian,



Nero Nero offers some of the finest in KL.



Nulnu also debuts this year with health-focused foods combining Western and Chinese delights.

Jibby East



and Serai @ Pavilion makes their way to MIGF for the first time, providing modern Pan Asian and Northern Malaysian-Thai flavours respectively.



Drop Exchange is also a fresh face in MIGF 2018, offering a mix of Indian and Parsi cuisine.
  

Progressive Japanese fare comes courtesy of new entrant Kikubari,



while Nadodi is set to take diners on a voyage traversing South Asian cuisines.



Festival veteran Samplings on the Fourteenth is on board once again to deliver fine Western Classical fare.



From Malaysia’s Pearl of the Orient comes the swanky Gen 根, extending a progressive menu to tempt the palate.

Resorts World Genting comes in with the award-winning The Olive restaurant and the one-of-a-kind e18hteen Inspired Cuisine where Artisanal Chinese cuisine adorns the menu,



as well as the soon-to-be-opened High Line, where an assortment of themed eateries and bars rub shoulders.

Also in Genting, Hugo’s In The Sky at the Grand Ion Delemen Hotel offers breath-taking views of the Titiwangsa mountain range – the perfect complement to the blend of Mediterranean fare on the menu.

Back down in the capital, Mamanda presents its take on classic Malay cuisine with Group Executive Chef Dato’ Fazley Yaakob,



and Aliyaa Island Restaurant & Bar returns with a colourful spread of Sri Lankan cuisine.

Meanwhile, The FACE Suites joins the Festival for the first time this year with its lofty European restaurant Tangerine,



as does Champignons over at Ara Damansara, which is helmed by the affable Chef Gary Chang.

Meat-lovers are in for a treat as Pampas Steakhouse, Old Malaya comes back to treat diners with tenderloins and T-bones,



while Spice Garden makes itself heard with a mix of Northern Indian and Middle Eastern.   

For a full list of MIGF restaurants as they are announced, be sure to keep an eye on www.migf.com. 

BMS Organics Malaysia - Healthy Moon Cake Recipe For 2017 Mid-Autumn Festival

BMS Organics Malaysia has just launched its healthy mooncake by Taiwan Master Pastry chef to celebrate the 2017 Mid-Autumn festival.

Using organic and all-natural mooncake ingredients sourced from Taiwan with a few new flavours which are healthy and tasty. BMS Organics is proud to present their Collections of Cantonese & Suzhou Style Mooncake.

You can send to your loved one an array of BMS Organics mooncakes that would please any health-conscious person. These mooncakes are free from artificial flavouring, colouring and preservative.

There is a total of 8 mooncake flavours which are low sugar; 5 of which is Vegan mooncakes, 1 Ovo-vegetarian, 1 - Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian and a Lacto vegetarian for you to choose from.

1. Pure Lotus with Yolk (Ovo vegetarian) - An awesome combo of savoury egg yolk and BMS Organics’ own unique paste made from premium lotus seeds, this healthy version of the traditional mooncake contains less fat and sugar, but it certainly does not compromise the silky-smooth texture that we’ve all come to love.

Ingredients: Lotus paste (white bean, lotus seed, isomalt, soya bean oil), unbleached plain flour*, salted egg yolk and peanut oil.

2. Japanese Tangerine (Vegan) - Stimulate your taste buds with this brand new offering from BMS Organics, which uses a whole Yilan tangerine in place of the traditional egg yolk, providing an extra zing. The honey-soaked lime blends perfectly with BMS Organics’ very own Japanese-styled red bean paste.

Ingredients: Red bean paste (red bean, red kidney bean, isomalt, soya bean oil), tangerine, unbleached plain flour* and peanut oil.

3. Matcha Red Bean (Vegan) - Baked at low temperature, the mooncake comes with a natural shade of green that indicates the goodness within. Handpicked red beans from Wandan, Taiwan, are enveloped in a warm fragrant paste made of natural matcha powder, making this an unforgettable treat.

Ingredients: Matcha paste (white bean, isomalt, soya bean oil, matcha powder), red bean paste (red bean, red kidney bean, isomalt, soya bean oil), unbleached plain flour* and peanut oil.

4. Red Bean Walnut (Vegan) - We place great emphasis on the authenticity, freshness, and flavours of each vegan mooncake.  The crust is baked with natural red yeast rice, a sight to behold and every bite comes with chunky red bean bits and crunchy walnuts. Simple yet delectable!

Ingredients: Red bean paste (red bean, red kidney bean, isomalt, soya bean oil), unbleached plain flour*, walnut, peanut oil, beetroot and natural red yeast rice.

5. Purple Chinese Yam (Vegan) - The lovely purple Chinese yam filling is not only pleasing to the eye but also high in nutrients. Feel the taste of subtle sweetness, silky texture and the unique aroma of the purple yam in your mouth, a taste that will leave you wanting for more.  

Ingredients: Purple Chinese yam paste (purple Chinese yam, white bean, isomalt, soya bean oil), unbleached plain flour*, peanut oil and taro.

6. Mixed Nuts Delight (Vegan) - A healthier version of traditional mooncake. The nutritional values are multiplied when traditionally nuts are replaced with superfoods such as white sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, tangerine, walnuts, and almonds, which promote digestive, respiratory health & overall well-being.

Ingredients: Mixed nuts (white bean, isomalt, soya bean oil, white sesame, almond, pumpkin seed, walnut, dried tangerine, rock salt), unbleached plain flour* and peanut oil.

7. Red Bean with Tangerine Pastry (Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian) - Definitely a refreshing new treat from BMS Organics, this mooncake combines Wagashi-standard red bean paste and flavourful tangerine from Yilan, Taiwan. A sour-sweet taste that will linger in your mouth long after the last bite.

8. Taro Pastry (Lacto Vegetarian) - Sink your teeth into this fibre-rich pastry made with the finest yam sourced from Dajia District, Taiwan. The yummy yam bits, coupled with our chef's handcrafted spiral crust, make this a pleasure for both the eyes and the taste buds.

Mooncake Order Online:

If you are not able to buy these organics mooncakes at BMS Organics outlet or you would like to send a mooncake gift set may proceed to purchase it online. For shopper's pleasure, BMS Organics will send it to your doorstep (Free delivery only applicable for West Malaysia). Click Here For Online Purchase:  BMS Organics Moon Cake

For More Details and all BMS shop location, please log onto BMS OrganicsWebsite at: www.bmsorganics.com & Check Out Their FaceBook page for more promotion and offer: www.facebook.com/bmsorganics

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