SIMPLY COOK-LAH! RECIPE BOOK LAUNCH

 
Recipes contributed by members of Soroptimist International Shah Alam (SISA) Chapter and their close associates were compiled and published into a book by SISA recently.

 
Titled Simply Cook-lah!, the recipe book was launched at Dapurku Café in Setia Alam. While waiting for the launch ceremony to start, we took the opportunity to sample some of the popular items found in the Dapurku menu.

 
Notable dishses include Nasi Ulam Goreng with fried chicken, fish crackers and salted egg, and sambal, and a piquantly spiced Mee Siam with shredded omelette. 

The Curry Laksa is another crowd-pleaser; the rich coconut milk and spiced broth a nice canvas to capture the myriad of textures found in the noodle dish. Standing in contrast is a refreshing Nyonya Salad with Watermelon on a bed of lettuce with a mild cincalok-infused dressing.

 
The event turned out to be an afternoon of good food, a reunion of old friends and the making of new friends. After a short speech by Fadzilah Yasin, President of SISA 2025/2026 (pix below), a simple unveiling ceremony showcased Simply Cook-lah! to invited guests.

 
It was a timely milestone to mark SISA's 30th Anniversary which had the ladies gathered cutting a cake to celebrate the occasion. A mini buffet featuring the specialities found in the book was laid out, effectively bringing the contents to life. Guests had a first-hand taste of the actual recipes such as Savoury Taufufa, Sourdough Cucur Udang, Terung Lawa and Pajeri Nenas Slough.

 
According to Fadzilah, Simply Cook-lah! comprised a collection of SISA members’ favourite recipes; each with its own story to tell. “Simply Cook-lah is also a celebration of heritage, friendship and the bringing of people together.”
 
Priced at RM55 per book, all proceeds from the cookbook sale will go towards SISA projects, CSR initiatives and community aid.
 
For more information on the recipe book, contact DapurKu Cafe, hp: 011-3311-3305. Address: VC G 5, Jalan Setia Murni, U13/51, 40170 Setia Alam, Selangor.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR PRESENTS CHEQUE TO CANCER RESEARCH MALAYSIA

 

A combined total of RM89,520 was raised by Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur and Four Seasons Resort Langkawi from this year’s Terry Fox Fun Run.
 
The cheque was presented to Andy Khoo, CEO of Cancer Research Malaysia (right) today by Simon Barnett, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel KL (left) and Ivan Giles, General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Langkawi (centre).
 
Held in May and June this year, the two hotel teams along with over 1,350 guests turned out in full force to participate and support the Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope which is celebrating its 45^th anniversary in 2025.
 
Initiated by the late Terry Fox who lost his leg to bone cancer in 1980, the then 22-year Canadian ran 5,374 kilometres across Canada raising CAD 24 million and spurred greater awareness of his vision for a cancer-free world.
 
Four Seasons founder Isadore Sharp made a commitment to uphold Terry’s legacy and today, more than 12,000 Terry Fox Memorial Runs take place around the world annually, supported by Four Seasons in several locations.
 

ENCHANTED CULINARY WONDERS AT SHANGRI-LA KL

‘Tis the season to be feasting…the lavish festive spread at Lemon Garden slaps! Laden with scrumptious seafood on ice: lobsters, prawns, mussels and crabs, this is no time to be demure.

Decking the spacious dining hall are a plethora of traditional roasts: turkey (served for lunch and dinner buffet every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and 24, 25 & 26 December), chicken, New Zealand lamb, and prime Black Angus tomahawk ribs.

Freshly baked specialities of salmon coulibiac – savoury pastry filled with tender salmon and herbed rice – beckons alongside a multitude of East and West temptations: think sushi and sashimi, bountiful seafood on ice, nutritious double boiled Chinese soups, aromatic Indian curries, Italian pasta and pizza, international cheese board, healthy offerings of salads and appetisers. Rest assured, you’d be utterly spoiled for choice.

Unmissable holiday-inspired dessert such as creamy burnt eggnog cheesecake, stollen, macaron tower, dainty entremets, chocolate fountain with skewers of fruit and confectionery, tropical fruits, modernist yule log, rich fruit cake, ice cream and mini puddings complete the sumptuous dining experience.

For reservations and inquiries, please contact Shangri-La KL, tel: 03-2786 2378 or email: dining.kl@shangri-la.com

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s Embrace the Gift of Life

Taking pride of place in the lobby is the Shangri-La KL’s Enchanted Wonders Christmas Charity Tree. Adorned with meticulously crafted Whimsical Carousel Ornaments, the initiative aims at raising funds to provide life-saving medical treatments for children in need.

Since its inception in 1985, this charitable endeavour has raised over RM5 million, funding corrective heart surgeries and medical interventions for hundreds of critically ill children facing severe health challenges.

Companies and individuals are invited to sponsor an ornament with a minimum donation of RM1,100; the donor’s name or company logo prominently displayed at the Enchanted Wonders Christmas Charity Tree throughout the festive season as a beacon of hope and care for the children in need.

Explore the Enchanted Wonders collection at Shangri-La Boutique via https://boutique.shangrila.com/index.php?region=mykl or call tel: 03-2786 2378 or email: festive.KL@shangri-la.com for further more information.

GREEN IS THE WORD THIS CHRISTMAS AT DORSETT GRAND SUBANG

 

From now until 31 December 2023, give to those in need with Dorsett Grand Subang’s Greener Me Charity Tree Project.

The fund-raising initiative features three towering “Christmas trees” built from repurposed wooden pallets, fashioned into multi-level decks holding pots of money plants and festooned with fairy lights. 

Guests of honour (top pix) Vice Chairman of Dorsett Hospitality International (Malaysia), Datin Jasmine Abdullah Heng (right) and Area General Manager of Dorsett Hospitality International (Malaysia), Datin Christina Toh (left), together with Datuk Zainal Abidin Putih, Chairman of Telekom Malaysia Berhad graced the festive light-up ceremony.

Dressed in red, children from Rumah Charis also added to the merriment with their rendition of popular Christmas songs. Members of the public are invited to pledge minimum RM10 for each pot of plant. The plants can either be taken home or replanted later by the hotel upon request when the charity project has concluded.

Each contributor will have their name(s) displayed on the Christmas Charity Tree until 31 December 2023. In addition, contributors stand a chance to win weekly lucky draw prizes such as complimentary hotel stay and dining vouchers from the hotel.

Names of the donors will then be compiled for the Grand Draw on 2 January 2024, entitling them to win hotel stay vouchers from Dorsett Kwun Tong and Lan Kwai Fong @Kau U Fong in Hong Kong as well as Dorsett Grand Subang.

Funds collected from will be presented to the National Heart Institute Foundation and Subang Jaya Community Ambulance Service.

For further information on the Greener Me Charity Tree Project, WhatsApp +60 12 355 1257 or email: troy.tang@dorsett.com

  

‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE FEASTING

 
After the charity project launch, invited guests were treated to a preview of Dorsett Grand Subang’s Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Delights.

Terazza Brasserie has decked its dining hall with a sumptuous buffet, starting with the Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner (6:30 pm to 10 pm) at RM188 nett per adult, RM158 nett for senior citizens and RM108 nett for children.

Expect more tempting delights at the Christmas Day Buffet Brunch (12 noon to 4 pm), priced at RM138 nett for adults, seniors at RM118 nett, and children at RM78 nett.

Usher in 2024 by partaking in a New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner (6:30 pm to 10:00 pm) at Terazza Brasserie. Priced at RM188 nett for adults, RM158 nett for senior citizens and RM108 nett for children.

There’s also a New Year’s Day Buffet Brunch priced at RM138 nett for adults, RM118 nett for senior citizens, and RM78 nett for children.

For the complete list of festive offerings at Dorsett Grand Subang, visit http://www.dorsetthotels.com/dorsett-grand-subang

Early reservations are highly recommended, so call ahead at tel: 03 5031 6060 or email: 
bookfnb.subang@dorsetthotels.com