Archive for July 2019

Have you already download the NEW McDonald’s® App?

McDonald’s Singapore launches a new app to connect with customers by recognising what their favourite menu items are, send personalised deals to delight them when they tap for happiness!

Upon downloading the app, customers receive a one-time welcome deal – a Filet-O-Fish for $1 with any purchase – to start their journey of happiness. With every deal redeemed, the McDonald’s® App understands each customer’s preference and will progressively refresh and push out exciting, delicious deals that he or she will enjoy.

The new, free-to-download McDonald’s® App is McDonald’s® 40th anniversary gift for all customers to receive special deals and more. The new McDonald’s® App will incorporate functions like McDelivery®, My Feedback, Restaurant Locator and nutritional information.

Scan to download the new McDonald’s^® App!

Starting from 22 July, customers can download the new McDonald’s® App from the App Store and GooglePlay Store to tap for happiness! During this launch period, look out for the McDonald’s® App QR code in-stores on posters, Self-Ordering Kiosk screens as well as outdoor posters to help customers scan, download and enjoy the app’s various deals and features. “As we celebrate our 40 years here in Singapore, the McDonald’s® App is our gift to our customers and our way of connecting with them on a more personalised level with delicious feel-good moments and hospitality,” said Agatha Yap, Senior Director, Marketing and Menu Innovation, McDonald’s® Singapore. “We have simplified all digital connections with our customers through this one single McDonald’s® App, so with just a tap away, not only can they enjoy personalised deals based on their preferences, but also access the convenience of McDelivery®, provide customer feedback and seek out useful information.”

Unlock amazing McDonald’s deals, all at your fingertips!

Through the new McDonald’s® App, customers can redeem exclusive deals on all-time favourite food items at all McDonald’s® Self-Ordering Kiosks, restaurant front counters and Drive-Thru outlets. The deals, however, will not be available for redemption with McDelivery® or GrabFood orders and institution stores.

How to redeem deals Customers can watch a simple tutorial video featuring a step-by-step guide on how to redeem deals when they download the new McDonald’s® App:

Follow these simple steps to redeem and enjoy the deals:

1. After launching the App, click on ‘Deals’.

2. Select deal you wish to redeem.

3. Click ‘Activate’ for a QR code. A three-minute timer will start to prompt you to scan the QR code and complete your order.

4. Scan your QR code. - At front counters, show your QR code to crew to scan and redeem your deal - At Self-Ordering Kiosks, tap on ‘Scan My Deal’ on the top right hand corner of the screen to scan your QR code - At Drive-Thru locations, tap the QR code to get a deal code and read it to our crew

Overseas Perks

Customers can also enjoy unique McDonald’s® deals from different countries when they travel. The McDonald’s® App will give customers access to McDonald’s® deals from around the world literally at their fingertips. Customers only need to ensure their mobile devices’ location setting is updated and the McDonald’s® App will reflect unique deals offered by McDonald’s® in over 45 participating markets including Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and New Zealand. For the full list markets, please refer to link here: https://apps.apple.com/app/mcdonalds/id1217507712

From 5 August, visit McDonald’s® limited-time digital gaming exhibit!

The McDonald’s® App Happiness Truck opens to public at Ocean Financial Centre (5-7 August) and Cineleisure (9-10 August)

To top off the brand new McDonald’s® digital experience, head on over to the McDonald’s® App Happiness Truck. The McDonald’s® App Happiness Truck will challenge players to various gaming consoles to chalk up high scores. Each day, the top three highest-scoring players will win an exclusive McDonald’s® App merchandise. The McDonald’s® App Happiness Truck will be open to public from 5 to 7 August outside Ocean Financial Centre and from 9 to 10 August outside Cineleisure.

Wrote by Only William...

You have to agree that backpacks are essential when traveling, because you can pretty much stuff all your necessities in like your camera, laptop, umbrella, water bottle, passport, sunscreen, wallet and even throw in some snacks to munch during your journey.

Whether you're hiking up mountains, trekking in the woods, cafe-hopping, or out shopping for the best deals, backpacks are perfect for you.

How do you select what kind of backpack? As you may be carrying it throughout the day, selecting a comfortable and lightweight travel backpack is important so you won’t break your back at the end of the day.

Well... A stylish travel backpack is a concern too as it will boost your confidence when carrying it throughout your trip.

I love Herschel products! Herschel draws inspiration from all corners of the world, and each piece has been thoughtfully designed to include details that offer modern functionality and timeless design.

Herschel offers a wide range of different styles that are suitable for everyone. You
can make your purchase from Shopee.
Here is the direct link to the Official Herschel page on Shopee:
https://shopee.sg/herschelofficial.

One of my favorite travel backpacks is the Herschel Little America - Apricot Brandy/Saddle Brown.

Herschel Little America Backpack is a popular silhouette that elevates an iconic mountaineering style with modern functionality. It features a signature striped fabric liner, air mesh back padding and contoured shoulder straps.

-Custom striped fabric liner

-Padded and fleece lined 15" laptop sleeve
-Adjustable drawstring closure-Magnetic strap closures with metal pin clips
-Front pocket with hidden zipper and key clip
-Contoured shoulder straps and air mesh back padding
-Internal media pocket with headphone port-Classic woven label

Dimension : 19.25"H x 11.25"W x 7"D 25L

While I was browsing for passport cover as my current passport cover already torn, I realised Shoppee also have a wide variety of wallet/cardholder products. I was considering a few options but in the end I chose the Herschel Raynor Passport Holder RFID - Navy/Red as I love the colour combination. You can also check more of their travel accessories here.

The Raynor passport cover is designed to protect your most important travel document.

What I really like about the passport cover is that there are additional card slots for added functionality.

-Striped fabric liner

-Multiple card slots

-Passport sleeve

-Engineered red and white striped tab

-Classic woven label

- Dimension : 5.125"(H) x 4"(W) x 0.25"(D)

Once you are done shopping, you can click on your cart.

So here I have added 2 products (Backpack and Passport Cover) which added up to $229.80 and I earned 50 Shopee Coins.

One of the reasons why I love shopping on Shopee is because you will get to earn Shopee Coins!

That's not all! I also get FREE SHIPPING for my order over $25.

What are Shopee Coins?

You will earn 1 Shopee Coin for every S$1 spent on qualifying purchases on the

Shopee platform. You can earn up to 50 Coins per order. However, you can only earn up to a limit of 100 Coins daily or 150 weekly.

For more info on Shopee Coins, click here.

Because my order is over $25, I actually get FREE SHIPPING.

The delivery of the products usually take 4-6 working days.

For my case, I chose the store pick-up option as I couldn't wait to get the products for my cruise holiday. 

So I went down to their store to pick up the products. Upon arrival, I met up with the staff and told her about my collection of the products. Everything went very smoothly.

My orders were packed and ready for collection. The lady staff who assisted me was also very friendly and polite. She even asked me to check my order to make sure it is alright before I left the store.

So here’s me with the 2 products (Backpack and Passport Holder) in the pictures below.

This travel backpack makes a reliable everyday backpack, with a padded and fleece lined 15" laptop sleeve.

Even after I put in my laptop into the bag, I still have a lot of space to put in my other stuff.

When I travel, I usually like to carry a backpack to put all my necessities and this backpack is perfect for a light traveler like me.

It is stylish and comfortable to tote around!

All Herschel's products are made with high-quality materials with an excellent attention to detail and a limited lifetime warranty. I've got good news for you! Herschel and Shopee are having a contest where you can stand a chance to win Herschel products! Take part : https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1397173787087556&id=496566973814913 'New users can enjoy $7 off minimum $15 spend' with the code HERSCHELXSHOPEE, valid till 31 August 2019!

Wrote by Only William...

Calling all food (especially zi-char) lovers!!!

This is not any ordinary Hor Fun you see in Singapore. This is Chef Joel's Silky Egg Crispy Hor Fun ($11.80)! Who else fries hor fun like that? The thick flat rice noodles are deep fried till it is crispy before adding into the gravy. I can enjoy crunchy noodles at the beginning and have a tasty softer noodle towards the end.I can enjoy crispy noodles at the beginning and have a tasty softer noodle towards the end. This is one of my favorite zi-char dishes on the menu curated by Chef Joel and his team at Enjoy Eating House and Bar. The menu celebrates all the Asian influences that make Singaporean food so unique.

Situated in the very rustic Kam Leng Hotel along Jalan Besar, the resto-bar has a similar retro and cosy feel to its interior. The decor highlights the poignancy of the restaurant's dishes as they are many of the dishes we grew up with as Singaporeans. It is a great place for the whole family.

The name “Enjoy Eating House & Bar” came about as Chef Joel feel it evokes a certain nostalgia and they really wanted to create a place where patrons can feel at home and enjoy themselves comfortably with great food and company.

With a strong focus on food quality, Chef Joel endeavour to use the best and freshest ingredients; the kind you’d expect to use when entertaining guests at home. All of their sauces are made in-house with no added MSG and the food is prepared to order so every dish is served freshly cooked.

Here are the four main signature dishes styled as the Four Heavenly Kings of Enjoy Eating House:

#1 Brandy White Fish Soup

Made from scratch by boiling fried fish bones for hours to achieve a collagen-rich soup with a natural milky consistency. A shot of brandy was added to elevate the flavour of the soup.

#2 Singapore-style Chilli Prawns

Singaporeans may be more familiar with the crab version of this dish but Chef Joel presents a fuss-free version with pan-seared sea prawns. The homemade sauce certainly packs a punch. Not to mention that it tastes exceptional good when you dip the fried mantous with the sauce.

#3 Chef J’s BBQ Pork

A Thai-inspired dish- the texture and juiciness of the meat is what makes it such a crowd favourite.

#4 Grandma’s “Te Kah” Bee Hoon

The thing that first hits me is that wok-hei. The braised pork leg is so tender, juicy, and oh-so-flavourful!

Other must try dishes includes the following dishes:

ENJOY "Har Jeong Kai" Wings

Crispy fried fresh mid joints marinated with shrimp paste. It has always been my favourite dish since younger days.

Ugly Cabbage in Fish Sauce

It's simple and unassuming appearance belies its strong wok hei-infused flavour.

Hakka "Nam Lu" Crispy Pork Belly

Pork belly marinated with red fermented tofu made from red yeast rice. It is a great sharing dish and pairs well with beer.

Signature Salt Baked Whole Sea Bass

Baked in salt to highlight the freshness and natural sweetness of the fish. According to the restaurant is sourced from a local seawater farm in the waters of Pulau Ubin that doesn't use any antibiotics or chemical addictives. The fish is then delivered within hours of harvest to ensure optimum freshness. This is my mum's favorite dish!

Teochew "Orh Ni"

A Traditional Teochew dessert. Sweet Yam paste with coconut milk, pumpkin puree and ginko nuts. It tastes sweet, creamy, and very good.

Chendol Panna Cotta

To round-off the meal, the chendol panna cotta will impress with its layers of flavours and textures. Pandan noodles and frangrant Gula Melaka atop sweet coconut cream pudding.

At night, you can expect a more chill-out vibe when the light are more dimmed.

It is a the perfect place to hang out with reasonably priced drinks, delicious food and live football.

Enjoy Eating House and Bar

383 Jln Besar 209001

Open 11am to 1am daily

For more information, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/EnjoyEatingHouse/ or website at www.enjoyeating.sg

Wrote by Only William...

It is that time of the year where BURGER KING^® celebrates the true-blue taste of multi-cultural Singapore with the delicious new Laksa burger, along with the return of everybody’s favourite Rendang burger, for a limited time only.

From 16 July 2019 onwards, the mouth-watering Laksa burger will make its debut and bring much delight to all fans of the much beloved local dish. The Laksa dish is traditionally made up spiced broth bearing the appetizing rich colour of turmeric, cooked with coconut milk and dried shrimp, cockles, prawns and fishcake; lending to its appetizingly complex flavour.

At BURGER KING^®, the savoury treat is presented in two delicious burgers – the Laksa Double Beefburger and the Laksa Tendercrisp^®Chickenburger.

The Laksa Double Beef burger is made up of two delectable layers of 100% beef patties, spread with two layers of wholesome Laksa sauce cooked with dried shrimp for that authentic local flavour, hard-boiled egg, refreshing sliced cucumbers for added crunchiness and a balanced taste, and all enveloped within a fluffy sesame seed bun.

Fancy having a taste of Laksa with tender chicken patty? Chicken lovers can enjoy the Laksa Tendercrisp^®Chicken burger which is tastefully assembled with a Tendercrisp^® Chicken patty, a dollop of Laksa sauce, hard-boiled egg, and fresh cucumber slices, all within a sesame seed bun.

Joining the celebration is the Rendang burger, a top favourite since it made its yearly return in 2017. The Rendang Beef burger ensemble is made up of two succulent 100% beef patties, spread twice over with a generous amount of aromatic Rendang sauce, freshly chopped crunchy onion; all resting in between a sesame seed bun.

Those who prefer to sink their teeth into succulent chicken with Rendang can enjoy the Rendang Tendergrill^® Chicken burger which is made up of scrumptious Tendergrill^® Chicken patty, Rendang sauce, chopped onions; assembled between a sesame seed bun.

The BURGER KING^®Laksa or Rendang burgers is selling at S$6.50 for ala carte orders. A Laksa or Rendang burger Value Meal is selling at S$7.90, comprising a medium pack of French fries and a small Coca-Cola Less Sugar drink, and a Laksa or Rendang burger Upsize Meal is selling at S$8.50, comprising a large pack of French fries and a medium Coca-Cola Less Sugar drink.

For more information on BURGER KING^® and its current promotions, please visit www.burgerking.com.sg.

Wrote by Only William...

Many of us try to tackle many tasks and important daily activities everyday, and we forget one very important thing: drinking water is crucial so that we do not fall sick easily.

I'm sure everyone know that it is advisable that we should drink 6-8 glasses of water per day, but are we drinking enough? Up to 60% of the human adult body is water, and 90% of our blood is water too. Water is essential for the kidneys and other bodily functions.

If you do not drink enough water, your skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling. If you want to lose weight, drinking water can helps boost your metabolism, cleanse your body of waste, and acts as an appetite suppressant. Plus when you drink more water, it helps your body stop retaining water, leading you to drop those extra pounds of water weight.

Now we all know that drink water have so much benefit, but actually doing something about it seems to be such a challenge.

Making your life easier, get a hot/cold water dispenser! Because I realised I'm drinking more water after I have installed novita HydroCube™ Hot/Cold Water Dispenser W9.

novita HydroCube™ Hot/Cold Water Dispenser W9 gives me instant access to hot and cold drinking water at all times. No more pitchers crowding in my refrigerator because I enjoys refreshing and cooling beverage especially when the weather is so hot in Singapore most of the time. And I no longer have to stand around to wait for the kettle for my warming cup of tea/coffee.

Say goodbye to your unsightly kettle, water flask or storage container.

Hello to novita HydroCube™ Hot/Cold Water Dispenser W9! It's compact
to give me extra space on my countertop and simplified for greater convenience.

With novita HydroCube™ Hot/Cold Water Dispenser W9, I can easily and conveniently get hot and cold water just by pressing a button. Also, the water dispensed is filtered and purified, so it’s healthier and cleaner making it the best choice for families of all sizes.

Choose from 6 exciting colours.

SPECIFICATIONS
Dimension ( W x D x H ): 300 mm x 370 mm x 340 mm
Net Weight: 15.5 Kg
Applicable Water Inflow Pressure Range: 1.5 kgf / cm2 to 6.0 kgf / cm2
Power Consumption: Heater 1,500 Watts, Cooler 138 Watts, UV Lamp 11 Watts
Voltage / Frequency: 230 V / 50 Hz
Water Supply: Direct connection to piping
Refrigerant: R134a
Heating Capacity: 20 Litres / hour
Usage Heating Capacity (95°C):1 Litre / 2.4 min
Cooling Capacity: 5 litres / hour Usage
Cooling Capacity (5°C):1 Litre / 10 min
Water Tank Capacity: Hot Water 1.3 Litres, Cold Water 1.4 Litres
Water Temperature: 70°C to 98°C / 6°C to 16°C
Filters: HydroPlus® Filter /HydroPure™ Filter
pH Range: HydroPlus® 9.0 ± 0.5 / HydroPure™ 7.5 ± 0.5
ORP Reduction: HydroPlus®100 mV – 200 mV / HydroPure™Inherent from water source
Filtration Capacity: • HydroPlus® Filter / HydroPure™ Filter (Due for replacement every 120 days - about 1200 litres*)
* Based on average 10 litres a day usage • Advanced Ultraviolet Germicidal Lamp (Due for replacement every 360 days)

User friendly interface. Get what you need with just one touch!
Other features:

1. Auto/Preset Dispensing
Auto dispensing options allows a default 10-second hand-free water dispensing. You can also preset your preferred volume of continuous dispensing.

2. Energy Saving Timer
Preset start and end time. Unit will switch to standby mode automatically after the end time is up to conserve electricity.

3. Child Protection Lock
Like how the function is named, it prevents your children to press on the hot water button accidentally.

4. Instant Hot Water

Access hot water instantly with just a click. Get piping hot water of up to 95ºC in just 2.4 minutes

6 STEP COMPREHENSIVE FILTRATION SYSTEM

Driven by Advanced Ultra Hollow Membrane, enjoy alkaline antioxidant water with the HydroPlus Filter or purified water with HydroPure Filter. Unit is also equipped with Advanced Ultra Germicidal Lamp for effective water disinfection. Recommended filter replacement is every four months. Recommended UV lamp replacement is every twelve months.

1. Sediment Siever
Removes things like rust and sediment that are built up in your pipes.

2. Pre-Carbon Element
Removes any volatile organic elements from your water, along with chemicals like chlorine. It also improves water color, taste and deodorize water.

3. The HydroPure™ (for my unit)
Consists of Purified water, Microbial inhibition, Hydrating water, Oxygenising water

4. Post-Carbon Element
Removes remaining pesticides, disinfectants and chemicals.

5. Advanced Ultra Hollow Membrane
Effectively removes 99.9% of E.coli and Staphylococcus Aureas bacteria. Removes up to 0.1 microns of suspended colloids while keeping the essential minerals intact. It is also tested with proven efficiency by Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR).

6. Advanced Ultraviolet Germicidal Lamp
Remove any remaining harmful particulates or residue.

Apart from this, the hot/cold water dispenser has numerous other uses.

I can enjoy my cup noodles instantly with just a touch of a button.

novita HydroCube™ Hot/Cold Water Dispenser W9 will definitely makes an attractive addition to your kitchen. Everyone who came to my house have been telling me that they need to get one for their house, and asking me for the cost of the water dispenser.

The usual price is $1,999.

But now they are having a SPECIAL LIMITED TIME PROMOTION where you get

FREE AIR PURIFIER NAP866 (Worth $1099)