Tokyo Secret Cheese Tarts RM1 - 1st Anniversary Celebration

Tokyo Secret One Utama

Tokyo Secret has recently celebrated its First Anniversary in May 2017. In conjunction with this First Anniversary celebration, Tokyo Secret has started a promotion for the whole month of June. The first celebration was held at 1-Utama on 28 May. 

The first promotion is the Buy One Free One Original Tokyo Secret Cheese Tart (running full day) and a special promo of RM1 Tokyo Secret Cheese Tart.

The tart has a thick crust with crumbly but slightly crispy edges. It is filled with delicate, gooey half baked cheesy rich flavour.

The tart filling is made with a blend of three different types of cream cheese. The molten mousse cheese filling is creamy, slightly salty and flowy when its consume hot.

The aroma of the freshly baked tart from the oven, captivate your taste buds. Best served hot plus the cream cheese that oozes out to your mouth with every bite.

The tarts are freshly baked ala-minute tray by tray each time. This is to ensure the freshness of the tarts.

The next big event will be held at 1 Utama on 17 June with a celebrity emcee hosJng the event starting from 1pm onwards. During this Jme, the special promo will be RM1 All Flavour Drinks (from 1p - 4pm) and Buy One Free One All Flavour Drinks (All Day). 

For more promotions, you can check out Tokyo Secret Cheese Tart Facebook Page

Anchor Food Professionals Launches Artisanal Pizzas Through Pizzart Campaign

Photo Courtesy of Anchor Food Professionals

Anchor has once again proved why they are the reigning leaders in the dairy food services segment, Anchor Food Professionals has just launched an exciting campaign with their partners, and this time with a creation that Malaysians can’t resist – Pizza!

Linda Tan, Director of Anchor Food Professionals (Fourth from left) accompanied by Anchor Food Professionals’ Hot Cooking Chef; Chef Alex (Second from left) and Chef Noorfiruz (Third from left) presenting the five artisanal PizzArts which are the Pizza Bomb, Adjaruli Khachapuri, Mini Muffin Pizza, Pot Pie Pizza and the Flower Pizza.

Celebrating pizza in all its shapes and sizes, the new campaign called “PizzArt” takes the enjoyment of pizza a notch up into an art form. Whether you’re a hard-core foodie or a discerning gourmand, these pizzas will set your taste bud drooling especially for cheese lovers.

Together with 25 outlets in Peninsula and East Malaysia, Anchor Food Professionals will be introducing artisanal pizzas that are taking the world by storm. Masterpieces such as Flower Pizzas, Pizza Bombs, Adjaruli Khachapuri, Mini Muffin Pizzas and Pot Pie Pizzas are waiting to be devoured at participating restaurants from May to mid-November 2017.

Anchor Food Professionals’ Hot Cooking Chef; Chef Alex and Chef Noorfiruz demonstrating the skills needed to create the range of PizzArts during Anchor Food Professionals’ PizzArt Campaign launch.

The artisanal pizzas were conceptualised and created by the Anchor Food Professionals’ Hot Cooking Chefs as a way to help their partners create more excitement and variety in what they offer to their customers.

The flower pizza is a fun and pretty piece of PizzArt. Each petal is peeled off individually to be enjoyed with loved ones.

The pizzas can only be made by kitchen crew with advanced culinary skills, and in restaurants with pizza ovens. Chefs and assistants from participating restaurants were trained in the ways of a skilled pizzaiolo by Anchor Food Professional in preparation for the launch of the campaign. Through workshops, they were taught specialised skills to create unusual pizzas such as the avant-garde Pizza Flower.

The range of Anchor Food Professionals’ products that are fully imported from New Zealand, used to prepare the artisanal PizzArts.

The recipes call for only the finest ingredients such as Anchor Mozzarella Cheese, Anchor Butter, Anchor Culinary Creams and Anchor Cream Cheese. In Malaysia, the Anchor brand is already a leader in the dairy segment. When you dine in a restaurant, a hotel, or a quick service restaurant (QSR), chances are you are already having a taste of Fonterra’s dairy products through Anchor.

Speaking at the unveiling of the PizzArt campaign in Kuala Lumpur, Ms Linda Tan, Director of Anchor Food Professionals Malaysia said that the new campaign will strike a chord with pizza-loving Malaysians.

Linda Tan, Director of Anchor Food Professionals showcases the artisanal Flower Pizza and the range of Anchor Products used to prepare it for the launch of Anchor Food Professionals’ PizzArt Campaign launch.

“Malaysians are increasingly leading busier lifestyles and are grabbing food on the go or dining out. Our insights show us that Malaysians generally love pizzas. We wanted to excite them further by taking the enjoyment of pizza a level up by introducing extraordinary, gourmet pizzas that are taking the world by storm. If you love pizzas, then this is a must try,” Ms Tan said.

The Adjaruli Khachapuri is an exotic type of pizza originating from Greece. It’s stuffed with 3 different kinds of cheese and topped with butter and an egg. To enjoy, the melted cheese is mixed together with the butter and egg before dipping the crust into the cheese. This pizza is perfect to be shared with a group of friends especially during the upcoming Ramadan season

She added that this is an example of innovative campaigns that Anchor Food Professionals has launched with their partners such as the highly successful Say Cheese Campaign which introduced Japanese-inspired cheese based desserts, and the second wave which introduced sweet bread infused with creams and cheese. The more recent French-inspired Travel Cakes (butter loaf cakes) made available at participating bakeries ended on a sweet note as well.

“We are continuously finding ways to help our partners stay ahead of the curve by introducing global trends and unique creations to their consumers using only the best dairy by Anchor. By drawing on our New Zealand-based research and expertise, we are able to help them achieve a competitive edge,” she added.

The Pizza Bomb is coated with a mixture of melted herb butter, bursting with gooey cheese when torn open and perfect to be enjoyed with a dip.

With the new launch of PizzArt, Anchor Food Professional hopes to trail blaze a ‘new age’ of pizzas in Malaysia. Pizza bombs which made an appearance on the international food scene is an explosion of flavour and cheesiness in a ball of chewy dough with a crispy crust. Adjaruli Khachapuri is a boat-shaped pizza filled with hot cheese and oozing egg and is a Georgian invention, all the rage in food capitals of the world. Muffin pizzas are bite-sized versions of delicious pizza and perfect for breakfast and as snacks and pot pie pizzas are as hearty and satisfying as they sound with pizza dough used as a pie crust with all the flavours and stringy cheesiness of a pizza steaming inside.

The Mini Muffin Pizza is jam-packed with cheesy flavours in small muffin sizes; this makes it perfect to be enjoyed on the go.

Consumers can also look forward to participating in some fun contests on Anchor’s Facebook @AnchorDairyMalaysia in the month of July to win exciting prizes. 

The Pot Pie Pizza is a very rustic masterpiece that requires the filling and cheese to be placed in a ramekin or a ceramic bowl, baked until golden brown & then flipped over to be enjoyed with family and friends.

The artisanal pizzas will be available at Movida and U Pizzeria in Klang Valley, Movida and U Pizzeria in Perak, US Pizza and Lunarich in Penang, Sky Garden in Kedah, Movida in Melaka and Johor, Ejohng Concept in Johor, The Chub’s Grill and Mad Ben in Sabah and Chillax, Coup De Grill and Bistecca in Sarawak from May to mid-November 2017.

Taste New Zealand Food Fair at Jaya Grocer's SHOP & WIN 3rd - 21st May 2017!

Fans of New Zealand produce are here for a treat to the highly sought after Taste New Zealand Food Fair is back with quality, honest products comprising a delectable selection of new artisanal treats, guilt-free chocolates, premium New Zealand apples and kiwi fruits from a clean and sustainable environment for every Malaysian home.

Organised by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), Taste New Zealand will be held at all 19 Jaya Grocer outlets nationwide from 3rd May to 21st May, promising something for everyone. Malaysians can look forward to over 150 New Zealand products at the fair, with 30 new exclusive products featured.

Additionally, Customer who spends RM50 in a single receipt at Jaya Grocer Taste New Zealand will also be able to redeem an exclusive 60th Anniversary themed shopping bag and enter a lucky draw contest. The grand prize winner will win RM888 worth of New Zealand products.

“Malaysians consistently seek high-quality New Zealand dairy products, from healthy and tasty milk powder and cheese to yoghurt and ice cream. This demand continues to grow as Malaysians become increasingly conscious and mindful of what they consume,” says Matt Ritchie, New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Malaysia and Brunei.

“New Zealand food and beverages are also safe and sustainably-produced. Our natural environment, climate, and clean air are ideal for almost every kind of production, from horticulture to seafood and farming,” he added.

Kanthan K, Head of Merchandising Department said, “As Malaysia’s Fresh Neighbourhood Grocer, we take pride in carrying quality, premium products for every Malaysian’s daily convenience and needs. Jaya Grocer is glad to collaborate with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to feature an exciting range of both new and readily available products at the New Zealand Food Fair that are equivalently delicious, nutritious and meeting health requirements.”

Some of the items that consumers can look forward to purchasing at the fair:

‘Grow Young Together’ with Anlene 

Renowned for producing some of the best-tasting dairies the world has to offer, consumers can look forward to delicious products from New Zealand's leading dairy brands, Fonterra, with Anlene Heart-PlusTM. Launched March 2017, Anlene Heart-PlusTM is the only high calcium milk in Malaysia with the dual action formula that supports greater mobility (MoveMaxTM) and heart health (HeartMaxTM). 

The MoveMaxTM formulation contains important nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, and Vitamins B, C, D & E to help care for bones, joints and muscles, while the HeartMaxTM formulation contains Omega 3 (DHA + EPA), plant sterol, potassium, Vitamin B12 and folic acid that enables optimal cholesterol levels, blood pressures, and blood sugar levels. 

Anlene seeks to trigger conversations about ageing, debunking the myth that it should restrict mobility and lifestyle choices. With the right nutrition, people can continue to live as young as they feel inside. 

All Natural New Zealand Ice-cream & Yoghurt ~ The Collective Dairy

Founded by two chefs with entrepreneurial minds, Angus Allan and Ofer Shenhav, The Collective is New Zealand’s leading gourmet yoghurt brand, thriving on creating an extraordinary yoghurt with an unbeatable taste. The Collective takes pride in its all-natural, vegetarian, gluten-free goodness which guarantees no added nasties.

With catchy names like Pink Lemonade, Sassy Strawberry & Fig n’ Ginger, the probiotic yoghurt brand steers away from the corporately packaged world and focuses on being fun, slightly edgy and undeniably approachable by individuals of all age ranges. 

Luv’ya

Blessed to grow in a land of pure water and fertile land, New Zealand apples are renowned for their unbeatable taste and will do more than keeping the doctor away. 

Luv’ya Fruit grows apples in their own orchards right in the sunny, temperate region at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Known for being mildly sweet and with a subtle pear essence, the Ambrosia apples have crisp, fine-grained flesh that remains white even when sliced. As the name ‘Ambrosia’ means “Food of the Gods’, customers will attest to its out-of-the-world juiciness. 

Rockit™

Rockit™ Apple Snacks have also recently returned to popular Malaysian retailers. Rockit™ is the world’s first specially bred miniature ‘high quality’ apple, positioned as a healthy snack and has a delicious sweet flavour, bright red colour and a juicy, crisp crunch.

 Whittaker’s - Top quality chocolates and biscuits 

Founded in 1896 by James Henry Whittaker, New Zealand’s primary chocolate brand, Whittaker’s sources for top quality, hand-harvested cocoa from Ghana and Madagascar – the two homes of the world’s finest beans. These beans are then batch roasted and made into fine grade chocolate, thus differentiating them from other competitors who often purchase cocoa liquor rather than roasting their own beans.

Dark chocolate fans can look forward to two of Whittaker’s’ new artisanal varieties. The Fijian Ginger and Kerikeri Mandarin is a rich 62% dark chocolate infused with mandarin from the famed citrus growers of New Zealand’s Keri Keri, paired with luscious, crystallised ginger hand is cultivated in the islands of the world’s finest ginger producer, Fiji. 

There will also be limited edition Sharebags – Whittaker’s Tweats comprises of 12 mini slabs of creamy milk chocolate with popping candy, specifically moulded in the shapes of some of our favourite New Zealand native creatures such as the Kiwi and Moa bird, the forest-dwelling Morepork owl, the lizard-resembling Tuatara, owl-parrot Kakapo and a Penguin! These delectable Whittaker’s mini chocolate slabs are made using 33% cocoa. 

Griffin’s

New Zealand’s No. 1 Biscuit brand has also finally set food in Malaysia. Griffin’s, New Zealand’s favourite biscuit bakers have been delighting Kiwi families for more than 150 years. They are armed with its heritage of expertly baking biscuits with top quality ingredients and utmost craft and care. Malaysians can now experience its delicious biscuits made with real New Zealand milk and milk chocolate. 

With over 150 products featured at Taste New Zealand, experience and taste quality at all 19 Jaya Grocer outlets from 3rd – 21st May 2017. 

Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/newzealandfood to learn more about New Zealand food.

Visit https://www.jayagrocer.com for full store addresses and more information.

For more information on New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, please log on to www.nzte.govt.nz

MAHA2016 - MAEPS Serdang - 9 Top Reason To Visit

MAHA 2016

As a food blogger, we are very keen to know the happening and events related to the food industry. We decided to pay a visit to the MAHA2016 happening at MAEPS to explore what's in store for this biennial events. Here are our 9 Top Reason to To Visit MAHA2016.

Venue Layout

1. Widen your knowledge on the agricultural business.
2. Networking opportunities to learn how to start an agro-based business.
3. Explore the new product.
4. See new agriculture technology.
5. Shop for your agro products.
6. Let the children enjoy themselves with fun activities.
7. Get the best offers. 
8. Traditional cuisines and cooking demonstrations. 
9. Food. Food and more food.

We started early in the morning and have reached the venue at 8.00am in the morning. Our first pit-stop is the NAFAS CUBE. It is a newly setup Container Hotel in the MAEPS ground. 

After a brief breakfast at the NAFAS Cafe, we were shown the 3 different type of accommodation that are available here.

The Cube which is the Container type has the full facilities including a toilet and a small living area.

The Tube, which is just a Concrete Drain that has been refurbished and house either a queen bed or a twin size bed.

and lastly the Camp, which is laid out next to the lake.

For those that would like to experience this close to nature experience, can check- in to any one of this accommodation.

Next on, we went to the Fisheries Department. The most interesting attractions from here is a briefing of the aquascaping which is a craft of arranging aquatic plants along with rocks, stones, driftwood in an aesthetical aquarium.

Aquascaping allows you to create mountains, deserts, jungles and more.

Another interesting attraction from here is the Upside down fishing village house, you can enjoy this upside down phenomena here.

Lastly, if you are a fan of fishing, you can try your luck at the specially made pools.

After that, we went over to the Laman Padi which is the area where you can learn more about the development of the Padi.

We got a first-hand look at the DIY Padi Processor - a machine that can feed raw Padi from one end; and the resulting side is 3 product, which is the rice, the shredded chaff which can be used as a chicken feed and the broken rice for making other Rice-based products.

Next, we were brief on the latest development from this division; which is the Purple Rice. Here you can see, that there are now being cultivated in the vicinity.

Our next station brings us to the Laman Nanas - Pineapples. There is a new grade of pineapple which was developed in Malaysia i.e MD2. 

The Pineapple have a deep golden yellow fruit and has a strong sweetness level, which makes it a delight to be eaten as a freshly cut fruit.

Due to the texture of the fruit and the sweetness, these pineapples are used to make other product like cakes, jam and juices. You can try them out at some of their outlet that is exhibiting in the Laman Nanas. 

Next, comes the Machinery Section (Laman Jentera). Here there are showcases of machinery that are used in the agriculture industry.

Among the one that caught my eye is the Durian Opening Machine. Having a machine like that takes off the arduous task of opening the king of fruit. One, just places the Durian at the right spot and pull down the lever.

Another interesting technology is the development of the 461 Chilly breed. This chilly is a fast growing species and offer a big size of chilly. If you are keen to plant this chilly, you can talk to them for assistance to make chilly growing your next business venture.

A short walk from the Laman Jentera brings us to meet face to face with a Belgian Hybrid Sado Cattle. These cattle offer a better quality meat with reduced fat content.

We also chanced upon; to visit the Shamee Goat pen; these goats are raised for the milk and kids will love them as they are able to feed them.

Next, as we were walking in the Laman Sayur (Vegetable), we saw some little white boxes along our pathway.

A closer inspection, lead us to the discovery of the nest of the stingless bees. Unlike the other bees, the way they build the nest structure is totally different.

We had the opportunity to sip the honey directly from the nest; an experience that is very rare and unique. The taste of this honey have a tinge of sourish taste

For this MAHA 2016, we had a lot of opportunities to learn new agricultural technology and on that, we come across this Special Melon Manis from Terengganu.

 

This special breed of Melon Manis is only grown in Terengganu and has a crunchy texture and a sweetness level that out do the other melon.

For children that will be visiting, MAHA 2016, it also offers them the Upin & Ipin which is to impart the habit and knowledge of agricultural practice to the young.

Among some of the following Upin & Ipin activities designed to coincides MAHA 2016 are the 3D art for you and your kids to take pictures

and lastly, a live performance for your kids to enjoy and the opportunity to meet Upin and Ipin in person.

To end our visit, it was time to fill our stomach when we head to Food Empire with more than 168 food outlet. You will be spoilt for choices

Here we tried out the Mee Kolok

followed by the Daging Pangang

Cempedak Goreng

Ayam Garam

Sup Gear Box

and Mee Bandung Special that we had the opportunity to taste out. So much food so little stomach

With so much activity, fun learning and food that can please your stomach, you literally have to spend more time at the MAHA 2016

"See you at MAHA 2016".

Watch our video tour on YouTube

MAHA 2016 Location Map

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Latest Update: A great success after 11 days MAHA2016 which was held is MAEPS Serdang have managed to hit a record of more than 3.7 million visitors.