The Yogi Tree at The Gardens, Midvalley

Yogi Tree- This is not a new restaurant, but it is somewhere I'll head to usually if I feel like eating healthy. Yogi Tree actually has a set of food philosophy. One of the very good one I've seen is " Healthy Fat?? ". Yes, according to them fats can be healthy (if eaten in moderation of course). Fats are essential for vital nerve functions and allow easier absorbtions of key nutrients like vitamin A,D,B and K.
So all of you who are on diet, please remember this, any dish can be healthy if cooked in the correct way. You do not need to entirely miss out on food like cakes and chocolates.. yum!

Oh ya, by the way Yogi Tree also strives to promote well-being, so the ingredients used here are fresh and natural.

Back to the food, I wanted something light so here's my lunch - Egg Toast.

Two organic eggs scrambled (or you can opt to have poached or fried) on toast served with mushroom (or baked beans) (RM12)

My egg toast tasted normal, however the mushrooms are very flavourful.
Yogi Tree serves breakfast menu till 6pm everyday, so you can even have breakfast during lunch time (for the late risers like myself).

mum's Pesto with Portobello mushroom (RM22)

The pasta tasted good, lightly flavoured with herbs and pine nuts (these combination creates the pesto sauce ^^). Mum likes it.

healthy juices



The layered drink is Very berry - combination of strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, cranberry and carrot. Loaded with lots of vit C and carotenoids which creates antioxidants for you body.

The second one is Peak performer - combination of grapes, pear, apple and pineapple.

Average main there is about RM20++. Juices are at RM12 each. They do serve local cuisines on top of the western dishes. Overall, a healthy and satisfying lunch!

Get a 10% off with your Gardens Club card.

Address:

The Yogi Tree

F237-B 1st Floor,

The Gardens Mall, KL.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there, especially to my mom ♥.

You always had time for me..
and you still do..
You are always there to listen..
and you still are..
You always believed in me..
and you still do..

For all that you are,
for all that you do,
for all of your love..
I thank you, MOM, with all my heart ♥.

-adapted from Helen Vincent-

strawberry tart and chocolate tart, both from Levain Boulangerie

mom with her mother's day treats



A mother ought to receive recognition and appreciation all year round and especially on Mother's Day :) Love you, Mum. ~

Ben's at Pavilion KL

It's labour day, and time for some retail therapy @ Pavilion ♥ :)

Had lunch with mum at Ben's.
Ben's is one of the new restaurants on Pavilion's 6th floor. Replacing The C. Club (Carat Club), the glitzy, pretty jewellery shop cum fine dining restaurant which is every girl's best friend. I dined there once for my 23rd birthday celebration. :) I luv the transparent, and glassy diamond-like decorations there; food is wonderful as well. A nice place for posh-dining since it is suprisingly inexpensive for its class. .... Argh.. it's closed. ×̯×

Now back to Ben's. Ben's has a classy interior and comfortable dining areas. The food menu is extensive, ranging from salad, soups, sandwiches, pies, spaghetti and asian cuisine. Price wise, they are not too expensive, in average a main dish come up to RM20++.

interior at Ben's

Ben's extensive menu

Moroccan Lamb Pie (RM19.90)

mum's Peking Duck Roll (RM22.90)

English Apple Freeze (RM11.90)

The lamb pie has chunks of succulent lamb, goes well with the sauce provided. Mum's peking duck roll has generous serving of meat and carrots wrapped in a tortilla. Overall a satisfying lunch.

However, was quite dissapointed as I could not try out the red velvet cake (sold out) which has been recommended by a few bloggers. Will come back for more dessert in future.

And, oh ya, guess who I saw there? ..haha.. Melvin Sia  :P

UPDATED : Revisit

red velvet

Tried the red velvet cake which is recommended. The cake's good, not too sweet and the slightly salty cheese cream on top compliments the chocolate cream layerings.

 

Address:

Ben's

6.11, 6th floor, Pavilion KL.

http://www.thebiggroup.co/

long weekend..

Happy Labour's Day to all working people out there! ٩(̃-̮̮̃-)۶ enjoy the long weekend.

.. and Welcome, May !


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beanie

The Royal Wedding

Everyone, everywhere around the world will be celebrating the royal wedding. The preparations and celebrations are on-going starting from as early as several weeks before. There are even updates on news everyday. :)

Few days back, I received some emails, one from Carte Blanche greetings and one from Momiji. Tatty Teddy and Momiji dolls are celebrating the royal wedding too. The dolls are really cute (◡‿◡✿).
The rare collectibles I saw from the email :

from momiji : princess doll (pre-order)

from carte blanche : commemorative royal wedding bear with pillow



Well, congratulations to both of them! "Marriage is ever made by destiny." - George Chapman

Easter Sunday Brunch at Eccucino

Supposed to blog this earlier on, but was caught up with some work. So, here's a review of the Easter Sunday Brunch at Prince Hotel's Eccucino.

The brunch starts at 12pm and there's a free complimentary shoulder massage for early birds, just beside the entrance to Eccucino (i just got to know about this after my brunch, yah i missed it -.-)

The decorations were really pretty. Here are some photos I took while 'browsing' the buffet spread available.

Lots of eggs decoration. It's eggstraordinary. ツ



While I was snapping all these photos, I spotted a clown, 'creating' a sword out of balloons for a little boy, so I snapped his photo as well. Then he walked towards me and give me a pretty flower-balloon handband (must be he spotted my envious'ness, 'eyeing' the kids' balloons :P).

As for the food, I shall let the photos do the talking.

Salad, sushi bar

 Mini kiddie beef/chicken burger

Hot cross buns

Generally the food is nicely presented. Taste wise, they are above average. I quite like the omelette from the egg-station.

Actually, the dessert caught my attention more than the main meal. Those pretty little cakes, ice cream and chocolate fondue :D dedicated to my sweet-tooth :)

tiramisu

teppanyaki ice-cream

(a mixture of delicious goodies eg: sweets, nuts wrapped in your choice of ice-cream, on an ice-cold 'teppanyaki' table)

chocolate eggs

On top of all that, Prince Hotel even give out these delectable goodies for their Facebook fans.

(And, u can also get a 50% off if you're their facebook fan).

Other activities on that day : Egg-colouring/painting, and face painting for the kids.

Overall a fun-filled activity for both the adults and kids. :)

Currently, there are other ongoing promotions. Logged on to your facebook and like The Prince Hotel & Residence KL page, http://www.facebook.com/PrinceHotelKL

Check out their Mother's Day contest. By posting a photo of you and your mum, you can win a buffet brunch for 4 at Eccucino.

Happy Easter Sunday :)

Happy Easter all~





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beanie.