Have An Egg-alicious Brunch At MEDZS

Hi Huneybees,

Yay! It's the weekend and it's time to treat ourselves to great food with our friends and families. The Brunch trend has been catching on in the recent years and my very own favourite would have to be the Eggs Benedict. Something about cutting the eggs up and letting the yolk flow, is so invigorating!

So, I'm always on the lookout for new Brunch hunts, looking for nice places to chill out with my hubby after "partying" out our Fridays and Saturdays. Hungry? Here's MEDZS with their new weekend brunch menu...

I have introduced MEDZS to you guys before, it is home to an eclectic range of Mediterranean cuisine from Spain, Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia, Greece, Italy and France. Their brunch menu is of course a wide selection of popular dishes from these countries and all I can wish for is to have 4 stomachs!

Stacked Brunch Torte

This Italian dish is a delight to have, every layer is a different flavour of Eggs, Ham, Mushroom, Spinach and Bell Pepper. Paired with a light salad, this will definitely prepare you for the rush hour week ahead.

Tasty Tortilla

If you are looking for something more hearty to last you through the noon, you can consider the Spanish Tortilla. With the Stewed Beans with Chorizo and Brioche Toast, the flavouful dish will ehisk you awayto Spain for the weekend.

Bouncy Benedict

Here comes my favourite. Not only is there Eggs Benedict, there's even Rosti Potato to go with them. You know how they always say eat your Eggs Benedict whilst its still piping hot? Well, after having mine laying there for a while, the egg yolk is still runny! Together with the Smoked Salmon and English Muffin, this is definitely the dish I want to wake up to every morning!

Le Jolly Monsieur

Served in a big portion of Ham, Bacon, Cheese and Béchamel Sauce, this French quick snack that is a must-have in all Parisian café. Although I do like this version of the Croque Monsieur, I would suggest to have it whilst it's hot, as the sandwich feels a little soggy after awhile.

Poseidon's Wrap

Fans of seafood must have this! It's a lighter dish compared to the rest, with loads of vegetables wrapped with prawn, fish, squid, it would be as though you were swimming in the Mediterranean Sea. Do try the Tzatziki sauce as well! The Greek Salad is also very appetizing with its tangy dressing, tomatoes, olives and cheese.

Spicy Chicken Tagine

I wouldn't call it spicy though, I find this dish kinda sweet in fact. Though this tasty Moroccan Chicken dish might be a little heavy for my liking, but I'm sold by the sauce and I can't help dipping the Potato Pancake in it!

Egg-Crowned Shakshouka

This is the first time that I had tried this dish and I must admit that I felt in love with the dish the moment I put in my mouth. The lamb kefta is very chewy while the egg yolk (when mixed with the sauce) is very addictive when eating with bread.

A Berry Pancake Gala

I would consider this a dessert and share it with my partner after our bunch meal. Other than the Berries topping, you could have a choice of maple syrup, Mango, Vanilla or Strawberry sauce to go with the pancakes.

The dishes are priced affordably so that you do not have to worry about burning a hole in your pocket even if you decide to pamper yourself every weekend. The restaurants’ cosy and friendly settings also make them an ideal place for to enjoy tete-a-tete conversations. Visit Orchard Central for the underground buzz, and Millenia Walk to enjoy the spacious and alfresco setting.

Not only that, MEDZS is adding premium coffee to its weekend brunch menu to complement the hearty range of brunch. For the first month, first 200 brunch-goers at each MEDZS outlet will receive a free cup of coffee with every brunch item purchased.

The weekend brunch menu will be available starting from 22 February 2014.

For a refreshing twist, MEDZS has also created a second, equally delightful menu. The two menus will alternate on a weekly basis. Check out MEDZS’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MEDZS.SimplyMediterranean?fref=ts) for more details. 

MEDZS @ Millenia Walk 

9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-46/47/55/56, Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596

Tel: 6337 7507 

Business Hours:

Fri-Sat: 11.30am – 1.00am / Sun-Thur: 11.30am – 12am

MEDZS @ Orchard Central

181 Orchard Road, #B2-01 to 03 / #B2-30 to 43, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896

Tel: 6238 9028

Business Hours:

Monday to Sunday 11am – 11pm

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[What's New] Introducing Kiehl's Aromatic Blends & Christmas Specials

Hi Huneybees,

Kiehl's Since 1851, the New York based purveyor of fine quality skin care preparations, recently invited me to their Grand Store Re-Opening at the New Wing of Plaza Singapura, as well as to witness the unveiling of their latest collection - Kiehl's Aromatic Blends.

Woohoo! When I arrived at the event, I was treated to a wonderful cocktail prepared by Leon. He's cute right? :)

I was brought on a sensorial trip around the world through the introduction of its efficacious, scented body collection - Aromatic Blends. With each scent pairing, Aromatic Blends, takes customers on a wonderful journey to the source of Kiehl’s ingredients – the lush countryside of Provence, a desert oasis in Morocco, the dense jungle of Uganda and the tranquil gardens of Japan– while simultaneously delivering high performance skincare.

 

For Kiehl’s, Aromatic Blends represents the company’s authentic apothecary heritage of inspiring fragrance blends, utilizing sustainable sourcing methods, the finest natural ingredients, and the latest in science and technology for use in its formulations.

Each Aromatic Blends scent (found in the Fragrance, Cleansers & Body Lotions) was formulated with fewer ingredients than found in traditional fragrances, using higher proportions of each key ingredient.

Fragrance:a pure and sensual fragrance crafted with a strong focus on the quality of two unique key ingredients for a simple, clear, yet sophisticated construction.

Skin-Softening Body Lotion:inspired by the hydrating performance of Kiehl’s iconic Crème de Corps body lotion, this superbly hydrating and soothing body lotion is proven to deliver 24 hours of hydration and nourishment to the skin - without the use of silicones.

Skin-Softening Body Cleanser:this rich, lathering, foaming body cleanser, formulated without sulfates, gently cleanses and conditions the skin. Proven to offer 24 hours of skin softness.  

"This tradition of listening to our customers is part of Kiehl’s unique fragrance development process. The goal here was to create fragrances that are of the highest quality with simple, clear and unique constructions, where customers can truly experience the purity of the fragrances. This is the Kiehl’s way.”  --- David Suffit, Assistant Vice President, Fragrance Development.

Trying to figure out the scents for the Morocco fragrance. 

“We wanted fragrances that expressed the sourcing stories behind each aromatic choice, with specific recognizable scents. This will help make Aromatic Blends more distinctive to our customers." --- Cheryl Vitali, General Manager for Kiehl’s Worldwide.

There are four collections within the Aromatic Blends family. Each collection has a unique sourcing location or sourcing inspiration. In order to deliver the purest scent expression of each aromatic blend, Kiehl’s utilizes a variety of responsible sourcing philosophies to craft aromas that represent each unique ingredient in their purest, most efficacious state. This approach to achieving “aromatic efficacy” includes:

Natural Ingredient Extraction: on-site extraction method using only steamed water to capture essential oils directly after harvesting the ingredients, while they deliver their freshest and strongest aromas.

Sustainable Sourcing: harvesting naturals from sustainable farms that provide ongoing local community support.

Aromatic Reproduction:technique that recreates ingredient scents without destroying the plants and allows the aromas specific to a locality to be faithfully captured.

Four Diverse Journeys - Each Distinctly Kiehl's, a unique fragrance on its own.

South of France - Fig Leaf and Sage 

Like it's name, Fig and Sage fills up the smell like a garden and you will feel as though you're in Botanical Garden all day!

Kiehl’s chemists make great efforts to develop efficacious, no-nonsense formulations utilizing only the finest ingredients. When seeking to launch the Fig Leaf and Sage fragrance, Kiehl’s wanted to mirror that authenticity.

In search of the purest scent expression, Kiehl’s was looking to capture not only an ingredient’s original scent, but the impact that ingredient had on the surrounding environment. To achieve this, Kiehl’s found a perfumer who spent his childhood in Provence.  This fragrance captured the aroma of Provence and is intended to evoke or even create a memory for each Kiehl’s patron.

Uganda - Vanilla and Cedarwood 

This is hubby's favourite scent. It's a little smoky and musky, very masculine smell...

When sourcing ingredients for its high quality preparations, Kiehl’s aims for fair-trade and sustainable sourcing, when possible.   In its sourcing efforts for Aromatic Blends, through its suppliers, Kiehl’s was introduced to a special location in Uganda, a community producing a superior natural vanilla oil. 

Uganda Fair Trade.

Kiehl’s suppliers work with this community to cultivate high quality vanilla, through a program that embodies the concepts of corporate social responsibility, helping to institute social change across 6500 vanilla farms.  This sustainable sourcing program provides on-going social assistance for the vanilla farmers including the installation of drinking water wells, education through techniques of cultivation and harvest, fair-trade pricing and establishment of a financial banking system that provides micro-loans to local families.

Kiehl’s goal to always use the finest ingredients led the company to select this very special natural vanilla from this Uganda community.  This Ugandan vanilla with its smooth, nearly smoky aroma is distinctive and rare and is a direct contrast to commonly and commercially used vanilla extract, which is more sweet and floral. 

Morocco - Orange Flower and Lychee

Orange Flower and Lychee is a very fruity, mysterious smell. I like it and it's a very sunshine-y scent.

When Kiehl’s was sourcing the world over to find natural, yet efficacious ingredients, the team was introduced to a unique orange blossom essence. This blend was so special and exceptionally fragrant because it was formulated using three different parts of the Bitter Orange tree vs. the typical single orange essence. The Bitter Orange tree is known to produce oranges that deliver a more potent “orange” aroma. By incorporating the stem, leaf and flower in developing our orange flower aroma, Kiehl’s ensures the purest scent expression.

Mr. Suffit describes this fragrance blend,“The Orange Flower and Lychee recreates the atmosphere of late afternoon in a Moroccan garden. The Orange Tree absorbs the warmth of the sun during the day then exudes its strong distinctive essences as the air begins to cool in the evening, while the Lychee lends a soft and sweet aroma reminiscent of the roses growing nearby.”

Japan - Nashi Blossom & Pink Grapefruit

It's a tough call between this and Morocco (Orange Flower and Lychee). I think most ladies like them both. I favour the Nashi Blossom and Pink Grapefruit slightly more because it's just that sweet sweet girl-y fragrant that makes you want to dance around all day...

Kiehl’s research showed that some of the most alluring scents around the world are derived from the most delicate ingredients.  Kiehl’s fell in love with the Nashi Blossom and Pink Grapefruit scents for their unique and distinctive qualities.

Kiehl’s was able to use natural extraction for the Pink Grapefruit, however, Nashi Blossom was far too delicate for a typical extraction.  This unmistakable scent required an advanced aromatic reproduction. Kiehl’s utilized a unique extraction technology where odorous molecules can be extracted at room temperature but under precise pressure conditions.  

Kiel's even had an artist that night to do an exclusive caricature for us, the invited guests!

That's me!

And that's for hubby!

KIEHL’S CELEBRATES GRAND RE-OPENING AT PLAZA SINGAPURA!

Let's tour around the all new Kiehl's store?

I saw the Statue of Liberty right here in Singapore! =X

The interior of the store is so spacious and homely...

Great News!

To celebrate the reopening of Kiehl's Plaza Singapura store, here are some of their Opening Specials:

• Staying true to their “try before you buy” sampling philosophy, every visitor will receive complimentary skincare samples of their best-sellers to try.
• Warm up their new store with polaroids  of yourself with your favorite Kiehl’s product!

• Stick around the store and be treated with the little “sweet” things in life, with compliments from Kiehl’s, from their Kiehl’s M&M’s dispenser machine.
• The 1st 1000 to bring a housewarming gift - any full sized beauty empties will receive 1 travel sized product* as a token of our appreciation. *Limited to 1 redemption per customer regardless of no. of empties recycled.
• The 1^st 200 will receive a complimentary lip balm #1  with minimum purchase of $120.

Another store opened at TANGS Orchard too and of course there were promotions!

To celebrate the refurbishment and opening of the store, here are some of our Opening Specials that will delight all customers:

• Staying true to our “try before you buy” sampling philosophy, every visitor will receive complimentary skincare samples most suitable for their needs to try!
• Capture your Kiehl’s moment at our instant photo booth, and be further delighted with a Mr. Bones mobile phone cleaner sticker, with compliments from Kiehl’s!

Some of the Christmas sets...

• Do good and purchase our Limited Edition Crème De Corps holiday collection previewing exclusively at TANGS Orchard. 1 Litre size only available at TANGS Orchard.

This is the limited edition Holiday Tote Bag.

• Be delighted with a Kiehl’s limited edition Holiday Tote Bag with minimum purchase of $180 nett and join “Friends of Kiehl’s” loyalty programme.

Psst, wana win yourself some Kiehl's goodies as well as travel vouchers?
Take part in their weekly contest today!

Good Luck!

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