[FOOD REVIEW] B.E Cafe @ Taman Molek, JB - Part Three

I love indulging in lazy weekend evenings with a book in the hand and sipping a cup of cappuccino for hours. One of my favourite cafes in JB has got to be B.E Cafe, not only for the coffee but also the amazing atmosphere. (You can read about my previous experience here and here) This time round, Ma Cherie girls were invited to their old branch, also at Taman Molek. Let's see what they have for us this time!

1. Atlantic Salmon Salad RM 19.90

What's for appetizer? Here we have freshly cut atlantic salmon, lightly grilled, which then carefully laid onto fresh greens. The salmon was beautifully carved with simple yet exquisite details. Topped with their homemade lemon dill dressing, it is no ordinary salad. Tasty, nutritious and filling!

2. Creamy Pumpkin Soup RM 13.90

I love pumpkin. This beautiful soup is hearty and comforting, with fresh pumpkin softened in the chicken soup, which then puréed to perfection. It was so smooth and creamy that it will make you fall in love with pumpkin, too!

3. Classic Eggs Benedict RM 20.90

I love eggs - I don't know what I would do without them! They are delicious any way you cook them. So needless to say, I love egg benedict. B.E Cafe's poached eggs were tender on the outside and creamy inside, topped with the buttery hollandaise sauce. The egg was then served on daily baked muffin and ham. 

4. Wild Mushroom Rosti RM 18.90

Not many cafes in Malaysia serve rosti, so this makes B.E Cafe stand out. A simple rosti has well-seasoned grated potato, fried until golden and crunchy on the outside and remains soft on the inside. Best to eat with the homemade sour cream at the side. As always, I love B.E Cafe's mushrooms!

5. Club Sandwich RM 15.90

Also called a clubhouse sandwich, B.E Cafe ensures the quality of their sandwich by using only daily baked and toasted bread. The delicious combination of ham, tomato, cheese, lettuce, cucumber and scrambled egg is hard to resist. Sided with fat fries to satisfy you even more!

6. Triple Royale Cake RM 9.90

A delicious dinner is great, but dessert makes it better. With the combination of chocolate cheese, creamy mascarpone cheese and soft chocolate cake, this triple royale cake is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the sweet tooth. Sweet, rich and sinful.

7. Carrot Cake RM 9.90

This carrot cake was moist and delicious - often carrot cakes are dry. The addition of coconut adds a sweet and delicate flavour that you are going to love. Cream cheese frosting elevate this carrot cake from ordinary to extraordinary. Totally to die for!

8. Granola RM 12.90

I love how B.E Cafe present granola in this small, little cup. Contains yogurt, walnuts, berries and crunchy cereal. The sourness of the yogurt goes well with the sweetness of the berries.

9. Cold Brew RM 12.90

Before ending the night, we had this cold brew. It is light, refreshing and incredibly smooth, definitely an appealing alternative to hot coffee. And the best part is it captures the essence of coffee. 

Time flies when you are having plenty of good fun. Thank you B.E Cafe for the awesome service, and Jack who invited us over and being so helpful and understanding all these while. Here's a picture of Ma Cherie girls to express our gratitude to our fellow readers. We hope to produce more good food reviews for you in the future! Hope you find my reviews helpful. Thanks for reading! :)

Click on the link below to read more about B.E Cafe! :)

B.E Cafe #1 New Branch - Drinks

B.E Cafe #2 New Branch - Food

B.E Cafe #3 Old Branch - Food and Drinks

B.E Cafe

(New Branch):

2, Jalan Molek 1/5C,

Taman Molek,

81100 JB.

*Below Molek Garden Hotel*

Tel: 07-3503128

Operating Hours: 8.00am - 11.30pm

B.E Cafe Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/becoffeetmnmolek

B.E Cafe Instagram: http://instagram.com/b.e.cafe

[BEAUTY REVIEW] WECOMED Skin Centre CLAPS Facial Treatment @ Taman Mount Austin, JB

The largest organ in our body is our skin. Therefore, facial care is important because a person's complexion can drastically affect his or her appearance. However, if you are worrying about the painful extractions, the redness that follows a facial, let me introduce to you something different. Last month, I visited WECOMED Skin Centre at Taman Mount Austin, and it totally changes my perspective towards facial. Read on to know why!

WECOMED proudly presents to you their new Revolutionary CLAPS Treatment. It is SAFE - Superb, Affordable, Fast and Effective on the skin! CLAPS stands for Combined Light & Aqua Peel System. Everything is done using machines. No massaging and squeezing will be done during the process so you don't have to worry about the pain and redness! In just 40 minutes, you can get glowing and firmer skin.

WECOMED has two branches:

one at Taman Century Garden and another one at Taman Mount Austin. 

I went to the one at Mount Austin. 

It has only three rooms, so make sure you book your appointment before coming! :)

Some of the skincare products WECOMED is selling. 

All at affordable prices, and caters to different skin types.

Welcome to WECOMED journey! :D

Basically these are the five steps to achieve your desired bright and smooth skin.

So easy and convenient, don't you think?

STAGE 1: DIY Cleansing

Before starting the real facial, we were asked to sanitize our hands. For girls who put on make up, you don't have to remove your eyeliner and lipstick because those areas will not be affected during the treatment. But here's my bare face heh.

Cleanse your face using the cleansing wipes provided.

STAGE 2: WAIT & RELAX

Because WECOMED has limited rooms, they set up a waiting room for customers to relax or to wait for their turns before receiving the treatments.

STAGE 3: TREATMENT

Finally it's my turn! Before entering the room, they took a close up photo of my face to see if there's any visible results afterwards.

CLAPS Treatment targets four types of skin problems - Acne, Pigment, Aging and Sensitivity. They use different types of ampuoles to target the different skin problems.

I was told that my treatment today will be to target Acne!

Step 1: Aqua Peel

The first step is called Aqua Peel, which is to awaken the skin by using the machine to suck out dead skin and dirts. It helps in exfoliating my skin and cellular renewal. I could literally feel the machine pulling my skin and sucking out all the dirts underlying my skin! It feels very different from my usual facial experience but don't worry because it doesn't cause any pain.

Step 2: Cryo-Pulsed Light (CPL)

This is an important step because it reduces pigments, acne and pores. And by doing so, it helps new skin cells to resurface. Before starting CPL, a thin layer of cooling gel was applied on my face. A cloth was used to cover my eyes because the light emitted by the machine could be a little bit uncomfortable.

Step 3: Deep Dermal Wave (DDW)

Deep Dermal Wave serves to stimulate the skin. It focuses on the sides of my face to create the V-shaped facelift effect. It also helps to control wrinkles. Feels extremely comfortable!

Step 4: Ultrasound

A calming serum called Sensi-Calm Serum was used in this step to promote the absorption of nutrients into the skin. It helps in whitening, anti-aging and anti blemish.

STAGE 4: PERFECT MASK

Last but not least, not to forget putting on the perfect mask to lock the moisture after the facial! It also enhances suppleness of my skin and to provide ultimate protection. I was allowed to rest in the waiting room for around 15 minutes.

STAGE 5: SKINCARE BUFFET & SHOPPING

A variety of different skincare products that they have. At this stage, you are allowed to try and choose the one that goes best with your skin! 

WECOMED skincare products synergise CLAPS treatment for most optimum results, so make sure you use them after your facial session! These are the products that I got from WECOMED. Thank you WECOMED!

Overall, I really enjoyed my facial experience at WECOMED. Their staffs are really friendly and helpful, they even messaged me a few times after my facial session to remind me to take care of my skin. You don't get this kind of service anywhere else. And look at all the promotions WECOMED is having! Getting a facial is no longer a luxury that's beyond budget. :)

For more information, log on to:

WECOMED's Facebook Page : www.facebook.com/wecomed

WECOMED's Official Website : www.wecomed-skin.com

WECOMED Skin Centre

(Taman Mount Austin)

G07, Jalan Mutiara Emas 10/19,

Taman Mount Austin,

81100, Johor Bahru,

Johor 

Tel : +6012-7640955

WECOMED Skin Centre

(Taman Century Garden)

174, Jalan Dato Sulaiman, 

Taman Century Garden, 

80250, Johor Bahru,

Johor

Tel : +6012-7340955

Life as a medical student #1 The Introvert

So Monday was the first day in Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL). I was excited - the moment I have been looking forward to since the first day I entered medical school! However, just like everything in our lives, there are always disparities between expectation and reality.

I know it all along that I am an introvert. But HKL is constantly so busy that it is difficult not to feel suffocated. The feeling of all those people rubbing against my body and not being able to get to where I want to go was scary. I was uncomfortable and I just wish to escape. Confession: I have agoraphobia. (I wish it gets better after some time) However, the worst part of being an introvert is the over stimulation of brain activity - that I always notice details that others don't.

Here's the story. I was in HKL's cafeteria with my colleagues, wasn't eating anything because I was already exhausted after battling with the inner emotion of me for the whole day. Then I saw this old lady sitting in a wheel chair. Her back was facing me so I couldn't see her face. But I could see her streaks of grey hair and she looked very ill. Her husband and son were beside her, ready to go after finishing their food. The son is around the same age as me, if not, younger. He had a handkerchief with him. He bent down in front of his mum, wiped her mouth gently. Next, he helped his mum to put on her hat, carefully adjusted it, looked into his mum's eyes, and lastly, he smiled. He smiled - and I swear that's the most beautiful and comforting smile I have seen. There was something in his eyes, and it went right through me. My tears immediately welled up in my eyes, which I have no idea why. But I held it back, and I turned my head away.

I went back with a heavy stone pressing on my heart.

I asked my friends if they feel the same after the first day in HKL, and they tell me they don't. This wasn't the first time I am in a hospital, and I am sure there's more to handle in the future. But I guess in different phases of life we feel differently. Not sure what kind of phase I am going through now, but I believe all that I can feel is real. 

All I can feel, is real.

[FOOD REVIEW] Stay Healthy with EM GRAIN

As a medical student, good nutrition often slides way down on the priority list. Especially when I am in the midst of exam, it is easy to get into the habit of drinking coffee and gobbling take-out pizza, instant noodles because I don't want to waste time on food preparation. However, I know that this is not only harmful to my long-term health, but can also negatively affect my exam performance. Therefore, when I was introduced to EM GRAIN, I know this is made just for me!

EM GRAIN with Beetroot & Seaweed Collagen

Dump your fats, Gain your health

All goodness in one bottle!

EM GRAIN is a collagen oat drink which aids on giving you a better diet and healthy lifestyle. It consists of seaweed collagen, beetroot, calcium, soya lecithin, brown rice and vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12.

EM GRAIN has no preservatives, no colouring and no trans fat.

EM GRAIN helps in:

- Boost metabolism and circulation

- Variety of vitamins

- Reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

- Cholesterol, high blood pressure and blood sugar reduction

- Rejuvenate and radiant

EM GRAIN has been approvd by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), US Food & Drug Administration (US FDA) and Malaysia Ministry of Health (MOH). Also it is suitable for vegetarians!

Disclaimer: The product should not be used or treated as an substitute for any doctor's diagnosis, medical advice or treatment for any condition or disease. 

P/S: Still have to listen to your doctor kay :D

Once the container is opened, it is advisable to consume within 3 months for better taste. Store in room temperature under cool and dry condition. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.

There is another protective plastic lid to keep the contents cool and dry.

Directions: Add 2 spoons (15g) of oat powder into 250ml lukewarm water, stir well and serve.

Lovely pink colour due to the beetroot's colouring.

The taste is pleasant and not very sweet. A very nice and subtle beetroot taste. I always have it as my breakfast before going to university. The benefit of having it in the morning is, it fills you up because of the oats, and you are not hungry for a good amount of time. I have been constantly having oats in the morning so I take this as another alternative for me. I would recommend this to my mum to help with her management of blood sugar and cholesterol!

If you wish to purchase EM GRAIN or know more about the product, visit:

Official Website: http://aragonasia.com/

EM GRAIN's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EMGRAIN

Contact: +6017-4546008

''A fit, healthy body - that's the best fashion statement.''
Jess C. Scott

[FOOD REVIEW] B.E Cafe @Taman Molek, JB - Part Two

It's no secret that I am addicted to cafe hopping. (You can read about my previous discovering of good coffee in JB here :D) So today I am here again continuing my cafe hopping journey, to introduce some good food that B.E Cafe at Taman Molek, JB offers.

1. The Breakfast Essentials RM23.50

Start your day right with B.E Cafe's The Breakfast Essential. Just by looking at it makes one happy - look at the variety it has in one plate and it is so colourful! Comes with toast, scrambled eggs, sausages, hashbrowns, mushrooms, baked beans and salad. Totally hearty and wholesome. The scrambled eggs are moist with a nice buttery whiff. I LOVE the wild mushroom sautéed with balsamic vinegar - the main reason that I love this dish. The generous portion is plenty to feed two, especially ladies with small appetites. Perfect for brunch - the best part is it is served all day!

2. Grilled Chicken Chop with Mushroom Sauce and Rice RM15.50

No deep frying here, so yes it's healthier. Served with rice, the chicken is tender and juicy. Also it is decently portioned. Delicious!

3. Mushroom Spaghetti Aglio Olio RM16.50

I always love Aglio Olio. Italian for ''garlic and oil'', Aglio Olio is pasta coated with garlic and olive oil - simple but delightful. B.E Cafe's Aglio Olio did not disappoint me either. Expect slight hint of spiciness as chili flakes are added.

I am drooling now just by looking at this picture.

4. Classic Hawaiian Pizza RM12.90

The classic Hawaiian pizza is an all time favourite. What makes B.E Cafe's Hawaiian Pizza special is that they have ultra thin crust that makes every bite a bit of crunch - just like eating biscuits. Topped with delicious mouth-watering pineapples, the combination is just perfect!

5. Smoked Duck Panini RM17.90

I didn't know what is panini, then I wish I knew it earlier after I tried this Smoked Duck Panini. Generally, panini is a sandwich made with toasted bread, cut horizontally and filled with all kinds of ingredients. The smoked duck here is the bomb. Enough said, make sure you try this!

6. Turkey Bacon and Ham Savoury Waffle RM15.90

Who says waffles need to be sweet? Here at B.E Cafe they have savoury waffles. As usual, I enjoy looking at the warm, golden egg yolk flows like slow hot lava when cut open. Waffle is always my thing, but perhaps a sweet tooth like me still prefer a sweet waffle. For a truly different twist on waffles, you've got to try this.

7. Fried Lotus Chips RM8.90

A crunchy and delicious snack to end the day.

Seflie with my girls before ending the food review session.

Always good to have you girls around. :)

Click on the link below to read more about B.E Cafe! :)

B.E Cafe #1 New Branch - Drinks

B.E Cafe #2 New Branch - Food

B.E Cafe #3 Old Branch - Food and Drinks

B.E Cafe has lunch set promotion going on now, with price as low as RM11.90, you get to enjoy your main course + ice cream + drinks! So next time when you are looking for a good cafe to chill in JB, you know where to go. Hope you enjoy reading my review because I certainly had a good time trying out new food and coffee. :)

B.E Cafe (New Branch)

46, Jalan Molek 1/28,

Taman Molek,

81100 JB.

*Behind OCBC bank and Lavender*

Tel: 07-3643128

Operating Hours: 9am - 7pm

B.E Coffee Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/becoffeetmnmolek

B.E Coffee Instagram: http://instagram.com/b.e.cafe

[SHOPPING REVIEW] Introducing iPrice Malaysia!

With the current financial climate, saving money is high on all our minds and has become an absolute necessity for some people. But the question is, how to be a smart shopper? Many are now returning to one of the most traditional ways to save - Coupons. Discount. Promotion. Sale. Tell me who would stay away from discount? Certainly not you! That magic powerful one word that makes everyone go cray cray. However, this standard way of saving money has recently been updated - coupons have moved online. Introducing iPrice!

iPrice is a website which offers online coupon codes for your favourite online brands such as Zalora, Lazada and so on, updated daily! These coupon code grants online shoppers to get an additional discount upon their purchase. So if you frequently shop at Zalora or Lazada, make sure you continue to read this! It also provides product information on all brands, so you can shop without leaving the comfort of your house. Save the suffering in crowded shopping malls. Two birds killed with one stone!

They have separate coupon sites in Singapore and Malaysia that showcases different coupons and offers. You can click here for Singapore's one and here for Malaysia's. Basically they have not much difference, both very user-friendly. Not only that, iPrice is also available in Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Vietnam, India and Philippines. You can find renowned labels like River Island, Nike, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Prada, ALDO, New Balance and many more on iPrice. With brands like Nike, Converse and Fjallraven Kanken, shopping in iPrice is not just for girls, but guys!

Discounts up to 30%, 50%! 

Shopaholics, are you excited?

They even have my favourite brand - Michael Kors!

I have been thinking of getting a bag from Michael Kors.

The team behind iPrice Coupons is driven by the common vision of bringing the online shopping experience in Asia to the next level. It is all about saving money while enjoying online shopping!

There are two different ways of using iPrice Coupons. Either you already know what you are looking for and just want to make sure to get the best price available or you might want to get inspired by one of the awesome deals or vouchers they provide.

Click on blue "Get the Code" button to get your coupon codes directly or the orange "Go to Offer" button to see what are the promotions the retailers have. Then, just follow the instructions and voila! You get to enjoy the discount instantly. iPrice Coupons are always up to date. Active or expired coupons are marked accordingly. The coupons and vouchers are all FREE and do not require any membership.

Find the most popular coupons on the right side of the page and get inspired by them.

iPrice - your best source for coupons in Asia.

Remember to subscribe to their free newsletter to receive exclusive updates and promotions!

P/S: Special shoutout to Zalora shoppers! Click here to see what could iPrice surprise you with! :)

For more information, visit:

iPrice Official Website (Singapore): http://iprice.sg/shop/

iPrice Official Website (Malaysia): http://iprice.my/shop

iPrice Facebook page (Singapore): https://www.facebook.com/iPriceSingapore

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