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Chigo Handheld Wireless Vacuum Cleaner Review

by Taufulou 06/12/2021

I am not too sure why my sister bought another handheld vacumm as I already got one. Oh well, then I am taking this opportunity to do Chigo Handheld Wireless Vacuum Cleaner Review and Unboxing.

to purchase: https://shp.ee/9phudgx

A lightweight handheld vacuum cleaner that perfectly suits for lady as it is easy to carry around, can be in your room, car, as camping vacuum or even to parents house.

Suction Power: 16,000 PA
Battery Type: 25.2V 2000mah LITHIUM-ION REMOVABLE BATTERY/4.8 Meters Insulated Power Cord
Run time: Cordless up to 40 minutes
Inverter Cyclone Technology: Smart Inverter Cyclone Motor with a high speed rotation of 76,000rpm, delivering powerful suction through cleaning while remaining cordless.
Cleanable HEPA Filter: Advanced cleanable HEPA filter, captures 99.5% of dust and mites in indoor environment, giving you a better, more hygienic living atmosphere.
Detachable Brush: Gets rid of tangled hair and fiber from the brush.
Agile Turning: Seamless design allows you to navigate easily around your home without hitting obstacles.
Removable washable dust cap: Just turn the dust cap and you can remove it totally and wash it clean. Model: wired + standard √Blue plastic tube*2√Composite floor brush√Long flat brush

Vacuum:16KPa Power: 600W
Noise value: less than 70dB
Net weight: 1.3kg
Line length:4.5M
Dust cup capacity:0.8L
Charging cable length：1.8m

to purchase: https://shp.ee/9phudgx

06/12/2021 1 comment

Tiffin At The Yard @ Sentul Depot, KL

by Taufulou 03/12/2021

written by Taufulou

Before we coming to end of the year and feeling festive yet not too sure where to go for a nice place to chill. Well, lets head to the new atas food court known as Tiffin At The Yard at Sentul, KL. Love the location as the surroundings is quite oversea with rustic and classic red brick buildings around and Sentul depo is just around the corner. Many instagramble corner can be taken in this premises.

The best part is Tiffin At The Yard is going to be permanent.

Just look at the surroundings.

do note that if you are taking anything for commercial, do apply permit at their office. In Tiffin At the Yard : Who is here and what to eat: check out their page : Tiffin at The Yard

There are plenty of parking space and it is free. Just prepare to walk abit as there are 3 segment of carpark.

Tiffin At The Yard is going to be a permanent area

For this round, these are the vendors that currently taking place. What to expect:

variety of mixture of food is avaiable.
do prepare to fork out some money for it as food here is ranging from RM 15 onwards. Average about RM 25-RM 35 per portion.
what you get in return, is a cool vibe oversea ambiance.

there are vendors like Red Red Botak Head

Little People that sells pastries

Superfine Tacos

Thyme Out Mexican food

Casa lisboa

Some no stranger from Kedai Roti Universal cafe

Yum.Cha

Feeling chilling and some mixologist corner right at mezzanine floor. Above the area selling wine.

beverage corner and wine corner

Tiger beer corner is not operating and beloeve they will operate at night. Quite a cool corner they have.

There are variety of vendors in the area and I find that Olivia Deli is a must hunt stall. I find that their Squid Ink Paella is da bomb @ RM 35! one of the best paella I come across. Did spoke to them as currently they do not have a restaurant yet. This is their first pop up.

Their new restuarant currently under renovation and will be operating in Bangsar. I am looking forward for this.

Serve pippin hot as I was aiming them quite a while and all their service are made to order. Once, this portion is sold out, they will make a new next batch. So aim for the corner area which gives you a little crunch and also this is pack with flavours. With the kind of stock that they are using and it is cook to perfection!

I also tried their Chicken and Duck Paella @ RM 32. It is not too bad, not the usual you can get in KL. Worth to give it a try but still Squid Ink is the best.

Beef Jianbing @ RM35, which is fried rice wrapped with egg, and topped with sous-vide beef shoulder.

Not a bad dish, as it heads towards more on the salty end.

One of my friend is vegan so she opted for Bagellicious.

I see many instagrammer post about this so my sis bought to try it out. Lickin Chan ice cream. Not bad as they got a few interesting flavours.

Mr.Crab

Another recommended stall is this Philipno Jamaican stall. I totall miss out their stall picture as this stall sits right opposite Red Red Botak Head.

Pretty good dish, as meat is soft and generous with avocado. Pack with spice flavours and it is something unique that I come across. Worth to give it a try as it is at RM 35.

read some other post : Alta burger seems to be a big hit here which I think I miss out or do not see them. Will certainly aim them on my next visit.

2 stalls I think would recommend that I personally think worth to try:

Olivia Deli – Squid Ink Paella
Jamaican Philipno food – oppsite red red botak head stall.

This is a cool place to be in if you are not too sure where to do during this festive season. A great place to chill and catch up. Certainly will come back again!

Location:
tiffin at the yard
PT189-PT183-PT185 Jalan Strachan,
Off, Jln Ipoh, Sentul,
51100 Kuala Lumpur

Operating Hours:
Thurs & Fri : 5pm – 12am
Sat & Sun : 10am – 11am

03/12/2021 0 comment

Honyama Hojicha from Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

by Taufulou 28/11/2021

written by Taufulou

Who is not a fan of Japanese Green tea or even Japanese Hojicha? This is actually quite interesting as Honyama Hojicha is a Japanese Premium Hoji Cha from Shizuoka Prefecture or Shizuoka Prefecture actually has a long history of producing high quality green tea and is one of the largest tea producing regions in Japan.

The prefecture easily covering over 40% of the country’s overall tea production. They have the most ideal ideal climate of 14-16 degree in diverse topography. Most tea farms in Shizuoka are family-owned and harvest are still done by hand, ensuring only the best tea leaves are picked and sent for processing. .

I am also a big fan of Genmaicha or Hoji Cha. A popular method of processing is through roasting of the tea leaves to produce a distinct toasty flavour, or some burnt after taste.

The production of Hoji Cha is a precise process requiring the tea leaves to be roasted at a very high temperature to bring out the umami flavour of the tea. This part of the tea processing, heating, and packaging is usually done by a wholesaler rather than the tea farmers, who prefers to focus on the tea cultivation and harvesting.

As we know, Japanese certainly fully emphasis on their quality of nearly all their products. To ensure the best quality being produces, the expertise required for this process takes many years to perfect and thus, there are not many Hoji Cha manufacturers. So yah, the prefecture itself, the are about only 15 producers that specialize it and only around 50 companies in whole Japan.

Just look at the colour of the tea leaves after being roasted that gives us the umami flavour that we want. Even in powder form, there are many things that we can do with it.

As we know, Green tea is actually good for healthy and there are tons of articles that mention about it but little did I know that Hoji Cha actually do have its own health benefit, which I though it is the same.

If were to compare, HojiCha has lower calories compared to green tea and coffee.
1. As the tea is roasted at a very high temperature, it increases the level of pyrazine, a chemical found in tea which helps improves blood circulation and keeps you warm and relaxed.
2. It has low caffeine content making it an ideal drink to have before going to bed. This would be perfect for those who cant really take strong tea or even caffeine. Maybe this could be a good option.

If you are looking to buy this Premium Hojicha click here as not only Tea they do sell alot of other Japanese Products.

https://bit.ly/Hojicha

The classic, we usually take the powder form to produce a classic foamy Hojicha Latte that is love by many. This round, I am a bit adventurous and to test this umami flavour of Hojicha. I am making it with 2 recipe.

Blueberry Honey Hojicha smoothie

30 g fresh blueberries
50 g ice
40 g Greek Yogurt
15-20 ml water
2 tbls Local Honey
20-30 ml water
3g Hoji cha Powder

Let the blender grind till it is all crushed and here you have the Smoothie. Taste is actually very unique as never tried any where in the market or local cafe. It is acceptable and if in a cafe menu, if there are such thing, I would definitely give it a try. Our mind is always filled with green tea but with Hoji Cha, this is actually acceptable.

Hint of honey, mild Hojicha , strong berries flavors and after sourish taste which is from the yogurt. Please adjust the recipe to your liking. If you like strong Hojicha flavour, do increase the “g” but do add by 2g / 2g as they are a strong element.

Next I am doing this Smoothie Bowl, as I do miss this kind of combination when I was in Bali.

I name this : Yellow & Green

2 local banana (those that is perfect for Pisang Goreng)
2 table spoon yogurt
30g crush ice
20ml milk
10ml coconut water
3g hojicha powder
30g Granola – I use Matcha Green Tea Granola from Big Nuts (gram depends on your liking how filling you like it to go)
Final fresh banana slices spread on top

This is actually very good. It was gone in seconds after I finish shooting. Nice mouthful crunch from granola with bits and pieces, yet smoothie is smooth, fragrant with Hojicha which is not overpowering yet it is very refreshing. The sweetness of banana is just nice and the slices on top do enhance the taste. both taste of Hojicha and Banana is actually quite prominent.

I did want to add coconut slices on top but then the meat is not available.

Final, with its fresh fragrant Hoji cha leaf, of course to make a pippin hot tea and pair with cake, apple pie or even drink as it is, is just perfect. Going to be my drink while I am working for next few months.

Love the light burnt after taste, and back of my mind, I believe it would make a good Hojicha Sponge cake!

I do have a tea filter as I drink tea quite often. If you are looking to buy this Premium Hojicha click here as not only Tea they do sell alot of other Japanese Products.

https://bit.ly/Hojicha

28/11/2021 1 comment

Hillside Uncle Burger @ Tanjung Tokong, Penang

by Taufulou 24/11/2021

written by Taufulou

Meet the Penang legendary street burger at Hillside Uncle’s Burger located at Tanjung Tokong, Penang. This is one of a burger stall I have been eating since high school till now. One of a rare gem in Penang street food that you will find the only Chinese burger Stall in the island (correct me if I am wrong). Or Ramlee burger, Chinese version.

The old couple have been running the stall easily more than 20 years. Of course due to inflation price certainly increase and during this after pandemic period, the business is still brisk like the usual. Been ages since last had and I think easily the last I had was 15 years ago. Now, training his son up to take up spot. Certainly there is taste diff but practice makes perfect.

Be prepare to queue for 45 mins to 90 mins for a pippin hot burger. Usually I will buy to eat at the food court or eat at the playground. Then walk over to the Chinese shop next to 7-11 to grab a can of beer. Certainly Satisfying.

Of course I will be ordering, Beef, Cheese and Egg @ RM 9

As the couple age, now they are pasing the baton to their son. Early session will be son training in progress to take over. When it hit easily after 4.30pm – 5pm the uncle will be in action. Do prepare to see his fast action as orders are pilling up.

Their signature of course the treasure stash infront of it.

Love they way how they cook the egg. still wobby juicy not fully cooked. The best way to pair with burger.

Here is my juicy beef burger. Miss the flavors although there is the diff from his dad and son. Each bite is with satisfaction. Mix sourish, mild red onion spicy with their own special sauce , with hint of some sweetness, certainly hit the mark.

Oh well, must go makan while they are still there. Le’commended? of course! Even not the same still Le’commend cuz one of its kind.

*PORK FREE

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 7/10, one of its kind and nostalgic so le’commended-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Junction of a food court
Jalan Sungai Kelian,
Tanjung Tokong,
11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang

Temporary Operating Hours:
Saturday & Sunday : 4pm – 7pm

Tel: +60164217552

24/11/2021 0 comment

Norm Micro Roastery @ Penang

by Taufulou 15/11/2021

written by Taufulou

I have heard alot about this new cafe Norm Micro Roastery in Penang. Been one of the buzz since after 2020 MCO last year. Since now I manage to go back, decided to pay a visit to this new brunch cafe in Penang. As This is also associated to their two other entity Norm Cafe and also Noct (pretty well known for their cocktails in Penang standard)

Parking here could be an ass as either you walk far or you pay your fee inside the parking of the new Prestige hotel. I park at open space carpark at Sri Weld Food Court Carpark and walk over. about 3 minutes walk. worth it as better than I get a ticket or got my car tow away.

Love the ambiance for Norm Micro Roastery as it certainly do have the Australian industrial factory vibe. High ceiling and best of all it is not hot in here. I am impress with the generator in here.

Raw wall and natural lighting from the top shining thru the roof indeed will be a perfect instragram cafe in Penang.

Norm Micro Roastery menu is pretty straight forward and I am here for their coffee as for Penang standard I think they are quite there. (Please we cant compare to KL ones.)

Had hot latte @ RM 13 and Ice Long Black @ RM 9. Long black is the acidic version not really to my liking. Their late is not too bad as the milk is just nice yet not too overpowering or milk to cover the coffee.

Love their Mocha @ RM 13 .Thick enough with well balance of flavor.

Pastries and desserts are base of the availability of the day. Among the 3 was told all of them was like “meh” again I did not try this but base on my sister’s friend that order them.

This is their signature item. Prawn and Pumpkin Risotto @ RM 32. Stock use was perfect and cook to perfection. Moist enough yet it is not dry. Clams used were fresh and it had a good balace of flavour.

Was told that the Spaghetti Bolognese is the other guy’s favorite. He will try to order this whenever he is here.

Chicken Karage Burger @ RM 25. Very generous piece of Chicken karage. I mean it is really huge. For girls, I would advise you to share. Chicken karage nicely fry up. Slight crips outside and with a multi tower fresh fried wedges. I guess if you are looking for a best cafe in Penang? I guess this might be one of them to try out and perhaps to put into your list then. I certainly do not mind to come back here for their coffee and food again next round.

There is no name right outside and the main entrance is at a little hidden kind lorong. Drive slow as you would not miss them.

*PORK FREE

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 7/10, Coffee and waffle not bad. worth to give it a try-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
13, Gat Lebuh Gereja,
10300 Penang

Operating Hours:
Sunday – Wednesday : 9am – 6pm
Thursday – Saturday : 9am – 10pm

Tel: 016-527 6273

15/11/2021 1 comment

Harbin Beer now available in Malaysia

by Taufulou 10/11/2021

written by Taufulou

I am actually a big fan of this Harbin Beer after discover it in my China trip last round. One of the best China beer I guess?Happy to see that now Harbin Beer is available in Malaysia and I saw it in a few outlets already available in like some China Steamboat and also Mix.com.my

Bought a carton from them thru their isnta: @HarbinMalaysia or can order thru their FB

The alcohol content for us is slightly different as this is at 5.5% compare to the one I had in China I think was at 2%. Certainly love the higher alcohol content. One of the best beer to go along with steamboat.

Love this lager beer as it is crisp, easy to drink and have to drink it at super chilled/cold. the satisfaction of drinking this in our hot weather is just perfect!

Of course must cheers with my dad.

10/11/2021 1 comment