31% Off at Baskin Robbins

Baskin Robbins is now offering 31% off handpack pints, quart or half gallon. This offer is also available at Cafe Baskin Robbins outlets at Pavilion KL, The Gardens, Mid Valley and City Square, JB. Terms and conditions apply. Website: http://www.baskinrobbins.com.my

Boathouse @ Taman Tun Dr. Ismail

Food - Cempedak Chicken , Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Enoki Beef, Baked Seafood Platter, Grilled Tenderloin, lamb, Aglio Olio Mushroom, Aglio Olio Duck Confit with Sundried Tomatoes, Drunken Prawn Claypot Noodles, Tiramisu, Chocolate Fondue.

Beef with Enoki Mushrooms, Stuffed Mushrooms and Sauted Mushrooms, Lamb Steak with Basil Sauce, Lamb Chops, Fish & Chips, Tiramisu, Apple Fritters

Boathouse is at Lorong Rahim Kajai, TTDI

Contact	03 7727 4426
Business Hour	Mon to Fri – 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 12am, Sat – 12pm to 4pm, 6pm to 1am ,(closed on Sundays)

8 Foods that Fight Stress

Dark Chocolate

High in flavonoids, which are lauded for their relaxing properties (chamomile tea is another great source), chocolate also contains phenethylamine, a chemical that enhances your mood. The darker the chocolate, the more healthy substances you're getting in your diet, so look for bars that are 70 percent cacao or higher.

Skim Milk

Turns out that a glass of warm milk really is calming. One study found that women who drank four or more servings of lowfat or skim milk every day were about half as likely to experience stress-related PMS symptoms than those who drank less than one serving a week.

Oatmeal

Carbs help you produce serotonin, a calming hormone that helps fight anxiety's negative effects-which is probably why many of us crave them when we're stressed. Go with the craving and choose healthy sources. Oatmeal is high in fiber, which means that your body will absorb it slowly. In one fell swoop, you'll prolong the serotonin boost, keeping yourself feeling full for longer (and on less) and making sure your blood sugar's in check.

Salmon

Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids-abundant in fish like salmon-can help reverse stress symptoms by boosting serotonin levels, and that an omega-3-rich diet can also help suppress the production of the anxiety hormones cortisol and adrenaline.

Walnuts

They've been shown to help lower blood pressure, which is critical for those whose hearts are already working overtime thanks to high adrenaline levels. In fact, research so strongly backs their health benefits that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration goes so far as to recommend 1 1/2 oz per day.

Sunflower Seeds

A good source of folate, which helps your body produce a pleasure-inducing brain chemical called dopamine.

Spinach

Studies show that magnesium, which you'll find in leafy greens like spinach, improves your body's response to stress.

Blueberries

Their antioxidants counteract the effects of stress hormones like cortisol on your body.

Busted! 5 Major Eating Mistakes

By Holly McCord, RD, with Gloria McVeigh, Prevention

Ever get the guilty feeling that you're being watched as you toss the double fudge brownie mix into your grocery cart? Well, you are!

We checked with some of the top US nutrition experts, who admitted they secretly spy on the rest of us as we make real-world choices in restaurants and grocery stores. Here are their top five gripes.

1. We can't tell the good fats from the bad ones.
"Most people still don't get that some fats are actually good for you," says Alice Lichtenstein, DSc, an American Heart Association spokesperson. "You want to avoid saturated and trans fats, but you need more monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Good sources are fish, nuts, avocados, and soybean and canola oils."

Smarter: Fit in good fats. "If you keep track of total calories, you don't have to worry about how much fat you eat, just what kind," explains Dr. Lichtenstein. Grandpa Po's Slightly Spicy Nutra Nuts use only canola oil (160 cal, 10 g fat, 1 g sat. fat, 2 g fiber, 60 mg sodium); at healthy food supermarkets.

2. We supersize to save money.
"People think that supersizing a restaurant meal is a money saver, but it's not a health bargain if it has way too many calories," says Karen Weber Cullen, DPH, RD, research nutritionist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Smarter: Judge with your palm, not your purse. A serving size is about what fits into the palm of your hand (larger for men than women, smaller for children). For most meals, pick one protein, one starch, one veggie, and one fruit based on the serving that will fit into your palm.

3. We think anything liquid has no calories.
"What freaks me out is the amount of sugared soda and juice we drink," says Judith Stern, ScD, RD, professor of nutrition and internal medicine at the University of California, Davis. "I'd like to see all the sugared drinks sent out into space, where they could orbit the Earth forever." Sugared drinks balloon your calorie intake and squeeze out more nutritious foods.

Smarter: Try a cup of tea. Available in myriad varieties, the calorie-free brew promotes heart health, staves off several types of cancer, strengthens bones and teeth, and protects the skin.

4. We don't know how "hungry" really feels.
"If you don't know when you're hungry, you don't know when you're full, so you won't know when to stop eating," says Elisabetta Politi, RD, nutrition manager of the Duke University Diet & Fitness Center in Durham, NC.

Smarter: Tune in with mindful eating. Here's how.
1. Before you eat, relax, and rate your hunger from 1 (hungriest) to 7 (fullest).
2. Eat slowly, pausing often to rate how your hunger changes.
3. When finished, rate yourself one more time. Try to stay between 2 1/2 and 5 1/2: not too ravenous when you start and not completely full when you stop.

5. We have a microwave addiction.
Many women come home from work and pop a frozen entrée into the microwave. "Eating too many heavily processed foods can leave you short on fiber and antioxidants such as vitamin C," explains Jo Ann Hattner, RD, clinical dietitian at Stanford University Medical Center.

Smarter: Complement a frozen entrée with a green salad, a 100 percent whole wheat roll, and fruit for dessert. Stock up on the freshest fruit for maximum flavor.

Wendy's Chicken Nuggets Promotion

Get the Wendy's Chicken Nuggets (6 pieces) at only RM0.99 (usual price: RM6.49) with any combo meal purchased.

For a limited time only.

Visit website or restaurant for more details.

Available/spotted at:

Wendy's - AEON AU2 Wendy's - Berjaya Times Square Wendy's - IOI Mall Wendy's - Sunway Pyramid Wendy's (GIANT Kota Damansara) Wendy's (Jalan Sultan Ismail) Wendy's (Jaya One) Wendy's (Mont'Kiara)

Website:
http://www.wendys.com

Starbucks Coffee Earth Hour Promotion

Get a complimentary tall size (12oz) beverage of your choice when you purchase any Starbucks tumbler during Earth Hour (27th March 2010 from 8.30pm till 9.30pm).

Terms and conditions apply.

Visit in-store for more details.

Website:
http://www.starbucks.com.my

Societea Restaurant

The place you can drink different types of healthy tea and relax.

Societea Restaurant

Address: No.16 Jalan Kuchai Maju 1, Kuchai Lama Entrepreneur Park, Off Kuchai Lama, Kuala Lumpur

Contact No: 012-398 3921

Business Hour: Daily 11am to 11pm

Nippy Noodle Restaurant

Their signature dish is the bamboo noodles with dry sauce. All noodles are freshly made daily. The noodles are made from premium flour and eggs and without any liquid at all. So go and try! And if you do, check on the Golden 5 Minutes! =p

Nippy Noodle Restaurant

No 25, Jln Kuchai Lama Maju 7,

Entrepreneurs Park,

Off Jalan Kuchai Lama,

58200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: +603 7982 1781.

Fish's Head Mee Hoon with yam

Here you can eat Claypot Fish's Head Mee Hoon With Yam. Go and try!

Address
Tokong Choo Sing Tong or Kuan Tai Miu
No. 43-E Jalan Mangga
Off Jalan Ipoh,
51200 Kuala Lumpur

Contact Number
H/P: 016-9261572
016-6710296
016-2980416

Operating Hours
Morning Shift Only - 8.00am to 4.00pm

Noodles

Dragon-i 4th Anniversary RM1 Chicken

Dragon-i is offering their Soya Sauce Chicken at only RM1.

Every 3 persons - 1/2 chicken and every 4 persons and above - 1 whole chicken. Available from 6pm till 9pm daily. Dine-in only, while stocks last.

Also available at Canton-i with Preserved Beancurd-Marinated Roast Chicken.

Terms and conditions apply.

Call Dragon-i's Hotline at 012-538 5998 for more details.

Available/spotted at:

Dragon-i - 1 Utama Shopping Centre Dragon-i - AEON Bukit Tinggi Dragon-i - Leisure Mall Dragon-i - Mid Valley Megamall Dragon-i - Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Dragon-i - Queensbay Mall Dragon-i - Sunway Pyramid Dragon-i - The Curve

Website:
http://www.dragon-i.com.my

Baskin Robbins "Pink Day" Promotion

Baskin Robbin is offering a double Jr. Scoop for the price of one Single Scoop (RM7.50+) on Wednesdays when you show them PINK.

For a limited time only.

Terms and conditions apply.

Visit in-store or website for more details.

For more detailed info, please visit:
http://www.baskinrobbins.com.my/promotion.html

Website:
http://www.baskinrobbins.com.my

ISETAN Chocolate Fair

Don't miss the ISETAN Chocolate Fair at Lot 10 LGF Foodmarket.

From Friday, 19th Mar 2010 - Wednesday, 31st Mar 2010

Two Weeks of Pastry Demonstrations at JUSCO Mid Valley

Check out the first pastry demonstrations in Malaysia at Jusco Mid Valley Megamall (main event area - in front of JUSCO supermarket) from 10am to 6pm.

Catch special chef appearance. The World Class Pastry Chef Leslie Teong is demonstrating sugar pulling art at the opening of the event on the 22nd of March 2010 at 11am.

From Monday, 22nd Mar 2010 - Sunday, 4th Apr 2010

Admission is FREE.

Call 03-3343 4888 for more information.

1901 Hot Dog

Every 19th of the month and it’s once a month. 1901 Hot Dogs - New York Chicken & Chicago Beef for RM 2.99 each on every 19th of the month over the usual price RM 5.90 each. It's once a month; happening every 19th.

Tiramisu

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tiramisu (Italian: Tiramisù; Venetian: Tiramesù " [tirameˈsu]) is one of the most popular Italian cakes. It is made of savoiardi (otherwise known as lady finger biscuits) dipped in espresso or strong coffee or rum, layered with a whipped mixture of egg yolks, mascarpone, and sugar, and topped with cocoa.

Tiramisù has become a very popular dessert. The recipe has been adapted into cakes, puddings, and other varieties of dessert.

History

There is some debate regarding tiramisù's origin, as there is no documented mention of the dessert before 1983.^[1] In 1998, Fernando and Tina Raris similarly claimed that the dessert is a recent invention. They point out that while the recipes and histories of other layered desserts are very similar, the first documented mention of tiramisu in a published work appears in a Greek cookbook. Backing up this story, the authors recalled an article that tiramisù was created in 1971 in Treviso by Giuseppe Di Clemente.^[2][3] Merriam Webster's Online Dictionary gives 1982 as the year of origin.

Several sources (from Vin Veneto, dated 1981, to the Italian Academy of Giuseppe Maffioli and several cuisine websites) claim that tiramisù was invented in Treviso at Le Beccherie restaurant by the god-daughter and apprentice of confectioner Roberto Linguanotto, Francesca Valori, whose maiden name was Tiramisu. It is believed that Linguanotto named the dish in honour of Francesca's culinary skill.

Other sources report the creation of the cake to have originated in the city of Siena. Some confectioners were said to have created it in honour of Cosimo III on the occasion of his visit to the city. Alternatively, accounts by Carminantonio Iannaccone as researched and written about by The Washington Post and Baltimore Magazine establish the creation of tiramisù by him on December 24, 1969, in Via Sottotreviso while he was head chef at Treviso, near Venice.

The original recipe called for the following ingredients: savoiardi biscuits, eggs, sugar, mascarpone, cocoa powder, honey, and club soda.

In the original recipe, there was no liquor as the cake was originally aimed at children and the elderly, and the original shape was round. The phrase tirami su literally means "pick me up" or "pull me up" in reference to the effects of the sugar and espresso.

Preparation

Tiramisù is made by soaking savoiardi biscuits in espresso with the optional addition of liquor and sugar and layering them with a mixture of mascarpone cheese and zabaglione, a light custard made with Marsala wine or a liqueur. Cocoa powder is sprinkled on top of the dessert, which is refrigerated before being served.

Food Pyramid

Restoran Famous Seremban Favourites

Dish Specialty - Char Siu

Restoran Famous Seremban Favourites

80-1 Ground Floor, Jalan PJU 1/3B,
Sunway Mas Commercial Centre,
47301 Petaling Jaya.

Contact	017-279 8582
Business Hour	7.30am to 4.30pm, Closed on Tuesdays

Sushi King "Don & Win" Contest

Get a FREE scoop of ice cream when you buy a Donburi at Sushi King.

You can also take part in their "Don & Win" Contest and stand a chance to win a trip for 2 to Japan.

Buy any Donburi at Sushi King and stand a chance to win:

1st Prize:
Japan Holiday
- Pair of return air tickets
- Hotel accommodation
- Japan city tour

2nd Prize:
Club Med, Cherating
- 3D/2N stay at Club Med
- 3 International buffet meals daily with unlimited flow of drinks

3rd Prize:
Kuching Breakaway
- Pair of return air tickets
- Hotel accommodation

4th Prize x 50:
Sushi King voucher worth RM100

Consolation Prize x 50:
Sushi King voucher worth RM50

Terms and conditions apply.

Visit restaurant or website for participation details.

For more detailed info, please visit:
http://www.sushi-king.com/sk_web/home/sk_new.php

Website:
http://www.sushi-king.com

"A Gift of Haagen-Dazs" Contest

Stand a chance to win these prizes when you spend a minimum of RM40 to participate:

Monthly Grand Prize x 1:
Selberan Jewellery worth RM8,000

Monthly 1st Prize x 3:
iPhone GS (16GB) worth RM2,490 each

Monthly 2nd Prize x 4:
Club 21 Shopping vouchers worth RM1,500 each

Monthly 3rd Prize x 2:
Radley Handbag worth RM860 each

Terms and conditions apply.

Visit outlet or website for more details.

Call 1 300 889 956 for enquiries.

For more detailed info, please visit:
http://www.haagendazs.com.my/collection/whatsnew.aspx

Website:
http://www.haagendazs.com.my

Bakery Hi-Tea Buffet at Delifrance

Delifrance is offering their Bakery Hi-Tea Buffet with freshly brewed coffee at only RM9.90 (usual price: RM18.90) per person.

Kids from 6 to 12 years old at RM6.90.

Available from Monday to Friday from 3pm till 6pm.

For a limited time only.

Visit website for list of participating outlets.

Call 03-9076 9670 for enquiries.

Website:
http://www.delifrance.com.my

Strudels March - April Special Promotion

Strudels is offering a FREE Ice Lemon Tea with every purchase of "Favourite" meals.

Visit in-store for more details.

Available/spotted at:

Strudels - Great Eastern Mall Strudels - Mid Valley Megamall Strudels - Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Strudels - Wangsa Walk Mall

Website:
http://www.strudels.com.my

FREE Meal at Jogoya Japanese Buffet Restaurant

Get a FREE meal on the same bill at Jogoya Japanese Buffet Restaurant (Starhill) when you swipe your HSBC Credit Card for a minimum party of 2.

Terms and conditions apply.

Visit restaurant or website for more details.

Call 03-2142 1268 for enquiries.

Offer valid for HSBC Credit Cardmembers only.

For more detailed info, please visit:
http://www.hsbc.com.my/1/PA_1_1_S5/content/website/pdf/personal/...

Website:
http://www.jogoyarestaurants.com

Guinness St. Patrick's Festival 2010

Join the Guinness St. Patrick's Festival 2010 Grand Celebration at 1 Utama at 6pm, Friday, 19th Mar 2010

There will be comedy, music and street performances.

Visit website for more details.

For more detailed info, please visit:
http://www.guinness.com.my/stpatricks

Munakata Unlimited Ala Carte Japanese Buffet

Lunch: 12noon to 3pm
Dinner: 6pm to 11pm (last order 1030pm)
Closed for lunch on Sundays and Public Holidays
Adult: RM60+10% service charge
Children: RM35+10% service charge

Japanese Restaurant Munakata
Mezzanine Floor, Life Centre,
No. 20, Jalan Sultain Ismail,
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-21667441 Fax: 03-21667825

Daidomon Japanese BBQ Restaurant Promotion

Daidomon Japanese BBQ Restaurant is offering:

Lunch Buffet from Monday to Friday (usual price: RM68++ per person)
- RM36.90++ per person
- RM19.90++ (without BBQ & Sashimi) per person

Lunch Buffet on Weekend and Public Holiday:
- RM43.90++ per person

Dinner Buffet from Monday to Thursday (usual price: RM78.00++ per person)
- RM43.90++ per person

Dinner Buffet on Friday, Weekend and Public Holiday
- RM53.90++ per person

For a limited time only.

Reservations required.

Call 03-4252 8155 for enquiries.

Website:
http://www.daidomon.com.my

Will I lose the health benefits of tea by adding milk?

Although this area of research still remains an area of controversy, we do not believe that there is reliable evidence to show that key health benefits will be lost if milk is added to tea. While there are not many studies in this area, here is what we know.

Teas like green tea are typically valued for their unique phytonutrients, including catechins and other polyphenols that function as antioxidants and that can provide special support for our cardiovascular system. These phytonutrients can support our cardiovascular system in many different ways, and it is important to preserve them in the tea that we drink. In one German study, the addition of milk to green tea was found to interfere with one of these support mechanisms (although not with others). A study by the United Kingdom Tea Council showed no effect on the availability of these phytonutrients when milk was added to black tea, and a third study in India showed some mixed effects in this regard. Taken as a group, we do not believe these studies demonstrate consistent loss of key health benefits when milk is added to tea. For individuals who enjoy their tea both with and without milk and are not lacking in any of the nutrients that milk provides, it might make sense to leave out the milk given the research controversy in this area. For individuals who only enjoy their tea with milk, or who may be lacking in the nutrients that milk provides, we do not believe it makes sense to eliminate the milk based on current research.

We haven't seen research on milk substitutes (including soy milk, almond milk, hazelnut milk, or rice milk) and their impact on tea's phytonutrients. Nor have we seen research on the consumption of other dairy products (like hard cheeses or cottage cheese) alongside of tea. Until more research is available in this area, we recommend an approach very similar to the one described above for cow's milk. As always, we encourage you to purchase certified organic teas and milks, and in the case of cow's milk, to choose lower fat (2% or less) products.

References

• Lorenz M, Jochmann N, von Krosigk A, et al. Addition of milk prevents vascular protective effects of tea. Eur Heart J. 2007 Jan;28(2):219-23. Epub 2007 Jan 9. 2007.
• Sharmaa V, Kumara HV, Mohan LJ. Influence of milk and sugar on antioxidant potential of black tea. Food Research International 2008;41(2):124-129. 2008.
• United Kingdom Tea Council. Effects of Infusion Time and Addition of Milk on Content and Absorption of Polyphenols from Black Tea. J Agric Food Chem. 2007 May 10; [Epub ahead of print] 2007.

The 5 foods you should eat every day

#1 Leafy greens
Medical experts call them one of nature's miracle foods. Leafy greens like Swiss chard and kale are high in nutrients like folate and vitamins A and C that can lower your risk of cancer. Just one cup of dark, leafy greens a day could also prevent diabetes and high blood pressure.

#2 Nuts
Many nutritionists recommend nuts like almonds, cashews and walnuts because they're high in natural fiber. Fiber slows your digestive process, keeping hunger and unhealthy mid-afternoon snacks at bay. Goodbye vending machine runs!

#3 Onions
Studies show that consuming onions on a regular basis may reduce symptoms of asthma and the risk of developing stomach cancer. Add them to soups and stir-fry, and just remember -- the stronger the onion, the greater the health benefit.

#4 Whole grains
Refined grains, like white rice and pasta, have lost 90% of their nutritional value through the refining process. As if that weren't reason enough to choose whole grains like brown rice, quinoa and whole oats, a recent study showed that a diet rich in whole grains actually flattens your belly by reducing fat storage in your lower abdominal region.

#5 Yogurt
Making yogurt part of your daily eating routine can improve your digestion -- if you're buying the right stuff. Check that the label lists "active cultures" to make sure you're getting healthy probiotics, and pick a yogurt rich in vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis.

Satay celup

Satay Celup is a dish where an assortment of raw and semi-cooked seafood, meat and vegetables on skewers are dunked into a boiling pot of satay sauces but made with a variety of different ingredients.

Satay celup is popular in Malacca (historical city in Malaysia). The food is always kept fresh in huge refrigerators or on shelves of cold storages.

Satay celup is sold at prices that start as low as 50 cents or 1.00 Ringgit in Malacca where delicious food is easily obtainable at cheap prices. Barley drinks often accompany the meal due to its hot and spicy flavour, coconut water or Chinese herbs tea will be a good combination.

Satay celup is sold in a self-service mode, and as soon as seats are picked by customers, food can be immediately taken using trays provided.

For people who are unable to stand the hot flavour, one can easily request for a plain water so it can be dipped into it to wash away the sauce.

Tenji Japanese Buffet March Promotion

Tenji Japanese Buffet restaurant is offering:

Lunch at RM49.90++ daily
Dinner at RM88.00++ and every 2nd diner at RM28.80++ from Sunday to Thursday
Supper at RM49.90++ from Sunday to Friday

Tenji Japanese Buffet Restaurant is located at Lot L-01-01, Soho KL, Solaris Mont Kiara, No 2 Jalan Solaris, Kuala Lumpur.

Terms and conditions apply.

Visit restaurant or website for more details.

Call 1 700 801 818 for reservations.

For more detailed info, please visit:
http://blog.tenji.com.my

Website:
http://www.tenji.com.my

Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak is the national dish of Malaysia. Nasi Lemak is available on almost every street corner served with everything from chicken to beef to mutton.

Nasi lemak is also sold early in the morning at roadside stalls in Malaysia, where it is often sold packed in newspaper, brown paper or banana leaf. However, there are restaurants which serve it on a plate as noon or evening meals, making it possible for the dish to be eaten all day.