US Potato Fest, Culinary Best @KDU University College

photo credit to Geozo

It's January and Chinese New Year just two weeks away. This is a post that I have been waiting to write and share with you. An US Potato Fest, Culinary Fest that was held in December at KDU University College at Utropolis Glenmarie. It was seven weeks ago I join the cooking challenge.

US Potato Fest, Culinary Best

On the day, the event registration at 11am. It's my first time to go there, I used waze to get there.
The event starts about 11.30 in the morning, dietitian Indra Balaratnam was there to share her knowledge on potatoes. Before that, there were U.S. Potato Representative and Agricultural Attache that give their welcome speech on the event.

photo credit to Nannie

During the event, Chef Kenneth Kam has demo three recipes and demo. They are Puree of U.S Potato Soup, Roasted Quail with U.S Potato Stuffing & U.S Hash Brown, and Creamy Gratin U.S Potatoes.

beautiful, Rose Potato created by SHERAY

My partner Ayue with me took part in US Potato Fest, Culinary Fest cooking challenge. We named our team as SHERAY because I am Sherry and she is Ayue, so combination the named SHERAY. We got to think of the name for our team and also what we want to cook before take part in the challenge. Both of us also love roses, roses are red, and roses with thorns too.

team SHERAY

If you have been following my instagram @sherrygo, you'll see my social updates from there.

Before the cooking starts we get to choose US potatoes that we need to use, then we are given an hour to cook. 

They are total of ten teams that took part, and all of us are bloggers. Yeah even our partners in cooking. Below the top photo is team Chikiboom created by Khai/Nannie.

 So ten recipes created on the US Potato Culinary Challenge, because of we need to get in the hall for let the judges to try the meals. I didn't get to snap all the photos.

Every team has come up with delicious meals for judges to try. Indeed we have make two sets the same, one for display and the other set for judges to try. #USpotatoes can create many delicious food, desserts and soup. Endless creativity, and instant success if you know how to cook them.

Can you spot which is the creation by SHERAY? 

photo credit to Mr. Jocko.

They are total of Three Winners that won cash prizes and a trophy. 

Grand Prize : RM1,000 cash and a trophy (Elana Khong/Sidney Kan)

Second Prize: RM500 cash and a trophy (Nannie/Khai)

Third Prize: RM300 cash and trophy (team Sheray)

Yeah team Sheray won 3rd Prize, because the judges loved our rose potatoes. It was a fun day as everyone has been there from morning til afternoon around 3.30 pm.

Electric Run Malaysia 2015 Presented by Shell FuelSave

Happy Electric Run participants that waiting to get their group photo.

My first to take part in Electric Run Malaysia 2015, the run was held in Selangor Turf Club. 

This is the world's most famous night run.

Electric Run Malaysia 2015 Presented by Shell FuelSave also entered The Malaysia Book of Records, for the title of "Largest Participation in a Neon Run".Iqbal Ameer, Group CEO of The Livescape Group and Tuan Haji Azman Ismail, Managing Director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd accepted the certificate of this record title from Tan Sri Datuk Danny Ooi, Founder and Managing Director of The Malaysia Book of Records before the run started.

There were entertainment in the night while you run, dance or walk through 5 km.

Thumping music, colourful neon light, bright lights.

We didn't forget about the fireworks in the night!

Everyone is busy as you can see the photos below. 

Getting their face paint, 

colorful lights for sale, so many to choose from

Shopping time for the participants as they want to look colorful in the night. 

Food stalls lining up for you to purchase your food and drinks before the run. 

Who is hungry for #BAKARLAHFAN

Shell Enhanced Race Kit Redemption booth for participants to collection their kit.

The run organized by the Livescape group is presented by leading fuel retailers, Shell Malaysia under the Shell FuelSave brand - the company's superior fuel efficient product.

Super excited the night, were you there?

Okay, a good shot of me before my camera runs out of battery. I manage snap some pictures through the night run but not all clear as my camera's battery weak.

Red lace shoes - Nannie, Blue lace shoes - Kak Ella, Pink shoes - Me

With over 10,000 participants that took part it this run, Nannie and me are the first 1 thousands to run, walk, dance. I saw family taking with parent pushing stroller of their child. 

Runners are release batch by batch so there's no clash with one another. 

Excited everyone is counting down. 

Wait, lets stop first to see what's going on. 

Friends and family together encourage one another, no matter is run, walk or dance.

We can do this together.

At the station where everyone can grab a drink, milo or water. 

Yay, we make it, ok let's continue walk

There was tunnel with nice wall painting, some participants taking their time off to have a good photo taken as memories.

Walking out the tunnel, nice decoration outside. 

 I feel like I was into a sea world.

Can you see the jelly fishes?

5K, which means 5000m everyone is taking their moment there to have photo taken.

My buddy that we run together and walk together and dance together, Nannie (kitepunye.com).

1 Hour 30 Min 42 second.

We at Finish line, together with Nannie.

Who want to learn more about driving efficiently with Shell FuelSave?

Please visit www.shell.com.my

If you like to know more about the Electric Run Malaysia

http://www.facebook.com/electricrunmalaysia

 ‪#‎MyShellFuelSave‬‪#‎electricrun‬ ‪#‎electricrunmy‬

GET JIGGY AND GET REALLY SYOK WITH WATSONS!

Last week I attended the Watsons Really Syok! Event was held at Paradigm Mall. 

If you are a Watsons VIP Card member, you'll be thrill to know about the Watsons Really Syok! campaign to celebrate its member's program 5th year anniversary.

Watch above the Watson Really Syok campaign video, click on now. 

Watsons Really Syok! reward redemption and sale will kick off from 3 – 28 September where the highlight is the redemption reward for an exclusive pass to the largest outdoor concert in the region, MTV World Stage 2015 where Watsons VIP members can experience live performance from international acts like Jason Derulo, Carly Rae Jepson, Apink (Korea) and Sekai No Owari (Japan).

Ayue is trying her to win at the event. Just one spin to find out what you gonna win.

Ayue is happy to have photo taken with the artistic performance revealing the reward redemption.

Danny Hoh, Head of Marketing, Watsons Malaysia and Watsons Celebrity Friends during the chit chat session.

To commemorate the launch, the preview of Watsons Really Syok! viral video was shown to the members of the media and blogging community which can be viewed from Watsons Malaysia’s Facebook and YouTube channel respectively.

Hansen Lee, one of the well-known host and model was happy to share, he have never miss shopping at Watsons especially for his grooming essentials everything is on the shelves. With the reward redemption, he is happy to redeem La Gourmet products made available. They are good to have.

Guests were also treated to an interpretation performance from the mime artists who showcase the five rewards redemption in the most artistic ways. Also present at the launch were Caryn Loh, General Manager of Trading, Watsons Malaysia and Jessica Ng, Digital and Consumer Experience Director, Watsons Malaysia.

Top male model and the face of the campaign Kit Mah shared, he is glad to be part of Watsons campaign, and shooting the TV commercial and viral video of Watsons Really Syok! was fun especially the interactive part with the 3D animal effect. But the most challenging would have been the part where he had to wear nothing on him so watch out for that scene!

 Celebrity model, Amber Chia she shares that the Watsons VIP Card is known for its dining privileges and the redemption for dining voucher is definitely mouthwatering. Her family and her have been enjoying as a member since the first day she was officially a member, so thank you to Watsons for making this journey wonderful for her.

Astro Supersport host Reem Shahwa during the interview session, says that due to her hectic schedule juggling between hosting events and at the TV station, she rely a lot on her gadget hence shopping online has always been the easiest way for her. 

Watsons Malaysia management, Watsons Celebrity Friends and performers revealing the 5 tier rewards redemption.

Watsons VIP members can look forward to the reward redemption available in 5 tiers and redemption can be made at all Watsons stores nationwide;
redeem MTV World Stage 2015 pass (500points); 
redeem Watsons online shopping voucher (400 points); 
redeem La Gourmet household product (300 points); 
redeem RM5 Touch N’ Go reload (200 points) and redeem dining voucher (100 points).


Concurrently, the Watsons Really Syok! members sale will take place offering fantastic 50% discount with more than 500 products made available from 3 until 28 September 2015.

During the event, happy to meet up together with some bloggers.

For more information on Watsons Really Syok! campaign, visit: www.watsons.com.my/reallysyok or visit Watsons Malaysia Facebook page www.facebook.com/watsonsmalaysia

YES (Young Entrepreneurs System Shaklee)

On 1st June 2015 Monday was the day I attended the Blogger's Day with Shaklee held in The Pinnacle, Sunway with HaiBlogger Community. Have you heard of Shaklee? Try to ask your parents and relatives, they might heard of it. Shaklee Malaysia has been in Malaysia for almost 20 years now since 1995, they have been providing nutritional and herbal supplements, personal care products and household products. they might heard of this. Recently Shaklee Malaysia is introducing the YES (Youth Entrepreneur System) programme under the Shaklee Cares for Our Youth. This is another CSR initiative by Shaklee Malaysia under Shaklee Cares. Prior to Shaklee Cares for Our Youth, Shaklee Cares rolled out Shaklee for Our Children for underprivileged children. 

Always Safe, Always Works, Always Green is Shaklee Malaysia's commitment to providing naturally safe, effective products for steps a healthy life. Shaklee Malaysia has put together four Wellness packs under the YES programme - Healthy Young Living, Healthy Fitness, Healthy Prenatal and Healthy Postnatal for the active young, workaholics, the women with young families and all who are seeking to better their overall health. 

Shaklee Cares is a publicly supported, non-profit organisation, founded in 1992 by Shaklee Corporation. This charitable organisation is committed to help people in need. Since 1992, thousands of hours of volunteer time and millions of dollars in cash and product donations have been given out to help families and communities.

Watch this youtube to find out what Mr. Victor Lim the President Shaklee Malaysia have to say. 

YES (Youth Entrepreneur System) is ideally suited for the young and the young-at-heart looking for financial freedom and time freedom. The recent emphasis on nurturing, encouraging the young in Malaysia to focus on entrepreneurship in Malaysia makes YES ideal for those looking to create a healthier and better future for themselves. 

Why YES? YES helps the young to build their own business with minimum capital but yet provide the possibility of great returns. Be part of YES as the young entrepreneurs earn an additional fifty percent more from their net income!

The YES programme has incorporated financial incentives, soft skills training, product knowledge and the support of a network of mentors to help young entrepreneurs achieve their dreams to become their own boss.

Get start with YES as it can be a stepping stone for women entrepreneurs who aim for a better quality of life, work on improving their household income - especially for those who are on aspire to be stay at home moms; and produce healthier future generations.

I have been taking ESP Soy Protein Isolate Powder, do you know that protein is an essential building block for health - critical for muscle building and retention, tissue repair, immunity, and virtually every other functions in the body. Protein may also help to ward off huger and boost energy. Dr Shaklee created the first protein isolated in 1961 and the product contains the highest quality soy and dairy proteins to help sustain energy, vitality and stamina. 

ESP Soy Protein Isolate Powder is one of my favorite, how about you?

Above is the head office of Shaklee Malaysia located in Pinnacle, Sunway.

Shaklee Malaysia has been providing nutritional and herbal supplements, personal care products and household products. Scroll down the pictures to view which interest you or your family members.

Healthy Post Natal Set

Healthy Fit Set

Healthy Body Set

Healthy Energy Set

Nurtition Products of your choice

Get Clean with Shaklee your household products.

I am with Mr. Victor Lim, he's the President Shaklee Malaysia. 

Later in the year, Shaklee will be launching Shaklee Care for Our Women, another CSR initiative. Being a woman, I am sure you and me can't wait to find out. 

Shaklee Malaysia operates from its Head Office in The Pinnacle Sunway, and has branches in Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu and Kota Kinabalu. 

If you have interest to know more about YES (Young Entrepreneurs System Shaklee) and Shaklee products please visit www.shaklee.com.my