Happy Tummies @ Fluffed Cafe & Dessert Bar

As far as I could remember, my first introduction to waffles must have been A&W's.

A&W drive in was one of our family's favorite hang out place in the 80s.
I distinctly remember dad's green Ford, windows wind down, my sis & i bopping up & down in the vehicle, excitedly awaiting the waiter coming with a tray laden with a tall cold mug of root beer float and a plate of warm classic waffle, complete with butter & maple syrup. We were content!

Fast forward 3 decades later...
I was feeling a bit nostalgic when i finally visited FLUFFED CAFE & DESSERT BAR to give my own 2 kids & hubby a treat since it's the big boy's birthday.

pic via Fluffed Cafe

Nestled in a fairly old neighborhood, not far from where i grew up, sits Fluffed.
It's tucked in between ordinary shophouses and that appealed to me because it had this subtle quiet charm.

I have always had a thing for large windows that lets in generous amount of natural light. Fluffed had that - plus a panel of white washed brick wall.

I first noticed their beautiful, enticing photos on my instagram feed. I know sometimes photos play up the actual dish but i'm so thrilled to share that the first bite was all it took to win our hearts (and tastebuds)!

The waffle-ice cream joints that we've been to, we are served a nice waffle, topped with a dollop of ice cream., and perhaps one or two toppings. Fluffed takes waffles to a whole new level.

Their ice creams too are made with 100% natural ingredients.
We were recommended their newly launched Tau Fu Fa ice cream.  
Creamy tofu & soymilk ice cream with ginger-infused gula Melaka syrup. 
A refreshing take from the traditional. Highly recommend this!

Tau Fu Fa ice cream {pic via Fluffed}

We also tried the Pooh Bear's Favourite @ RM18.
hokeypokey icecream + salted caramel + crushed honeycomb + fruits

The marriage of salted caramel & sweet honeycomb gave the waffle such a nice crunch.
I can imagine Pooh Bear giving two thumbs up along with his 2 feet up in the air for approval!
It was that good!

Pooh Bear's Favourite {pic via Fluffed Cafe}

I'm always drawn to business startup stories so I did a little interview with the man behind Fluffed to find out how this dessert place came to be. With a nutrition background, Charles worked in sales for 8 months but didn't find his passion there. He took to baking from home and started an online bakery under the name Charles Cakes & Confectionaries. After 3 years of baking, he decided to work as a barista to gain some experience. Last November, Fluffed Cafe & Dessert Bar was born. Today, they are still striving to make everything in the shop themselves to give patrons a taste & experience real, authentic homemade desserts.

We can't wait to visit again to try out their other fairytale inspired waffles eg Red Riding Hood, Alice in Wonderland & handcrafted ice creams. They serve cakes, macarons & coffee too!

Happy Tummies @ Go Thai, SS2

To celebrate our April Fool big boy's birthday, we decided to take a trip "back to our hometown" to savor some much talked about recommendations.
We braved through the traffic & rain on a week-day-school-day evening to try out these 2 places in pj which has been on our "eat-out" list for some time.
And, happy to say we weren't disappointed!

Our first stop was GO THAI, SS2 .
The interior of the place was simple, decorated with Thai knick knacks. We were greeted by warm smiles. Staff were garbed in traditional daily work Thai attire and you'll hear Thai being spoken amongst the workers. Reminded us of our wonderful Chiangmai trip.

We like the offerings of Thai street fare here. They don't have an extensive menu but it works for us as it saves us the headache of not knowing what to order. With their no frills menu, we got down to ordering quite quickly & food came in a jiffy. Bonus... it's all reasonably priced.


We had the following:

pic via Go Thai

Moo Ping @ RM10 for 3 pcs
Charcoal grilled pork fillet ~ tender & juicier version of the chinese dried meat "yok kon".
This was the kids' favorite.

Moo Thad Khathiam @ RM9
Deepfried pork slices in garlic sauce + rice + fried egg

Khao Ka Moo @ RM10
Stewed pork leg with rice + egg

Phad Mee Korat @ RM9
A korat version of Phad Thai

Our dinner was washed down with icy cold glasses of Thai Longan (RM4) & Iced Milk Tea (RM4).

Luke, being the "clean-pot" that he is will always grade coffeeshop/restaurants based on its cleanliness (not that he is very clean to begin with, a typical boy.. but he has this peculiar thing for cleanliness in places we eat including washrooms. It was quite amusing to see him excitedly reporting to his sister on the cleanliness of the floor, the see-through kitchen & even washroom! This place is a winner for us cos they have our vote on all 3: taste, price, cleanliness.

We wanted to order the Tub Thim Krob (famous thai red rubies dessert) but had to save precious tummy space as we were heading for waffles & ice cream!

The must have and I had this ordered x2 because it was just too good! Charcoal grilled pork fillet or the BBQ pork fillet appeared in shinny glossy brown, scented with a sweet-smelling smoky flavour and it was meaty with chunks of fatty layers in the pork fillet. A little bit like the Chinese BBQ dried meat (yok gon) which was sweeten and smoky, but this version one was tender and juicier. - See more at: http://www.ivyaiwei.com/2015/09/go-thai-ss2-pj/#sthash.BNkn1HH1.dpuf

The must have and I had this ordered x2 because it was just too good! Charcoal grilled pork fillet or the BBQ pork fillet appeared in shinny glossy brown, scented with a sweet-smelling smoky flavour and it was meaty with chunks of fatty layers in the pork fillet. A little bit like the Chinese BBQ dried meat (yok gon) which was sweeten and smoky, but this version one was tender and juicier. - See more at: http://www.ivyaiwei.com/2015/09/go-thai-ss2-pj/#sthash.BNkn1HH1.dpuf

Babylicious TERRIFIC TUESDAY with MARMALADE CAFE

I'm so pleased to introduce today's Babylicious' Giveaway because... it's a place i totally adore :)

photo via milkadeal

Chosen as Timeout’s Best Healthy Eats three years in a row, Marmalade Café has come a long way from being one of the first eateries in Kuala Lumpur to promote healthy living through heartwarming, homemade recipes. Marmalade has a menu for every tummy, from generous salads, to hearty meals of homespun pies and lasagnas. 

As mommies with young children, finding a child friendly cafe is on top of our list.
And you know Marmalade does care about families, when there are specially designed children’s areas for your little ones to play and mingle in, as well as a menu consisting of yummy and healthy treats just for kids. 
I wrote about this gem a while back over here.

It's no wonder that the cafe (both the Bangsar & Publika outlet) has become a popular favorite among parents to throw their kids’ birthday parties at.

 

Want a taste of Marmalade?

You're at the right spot!

BABYLICIOUS - MARMALADE CAFE GIVEAWAY

Mother's Day is just on the horizon and we're excited to reward one lucky reader a 

RM100 voucher from Marmalade Cafe

TO ENTER,

(1)"LIKE" Babylicious facebook page (if you haven't done so)

(2) "LIKE"  Marmalade Cafe facebook page

(3) post "i Love to PARTY with Babylicious & Marmalade Cafe" on Babylicious' FB page

(4) post "i Love to PARTY with Babylicious & Marmalade Cafe" on Marmalade Cafe's FB page

It's that simple!

Winner would be chosen randomly.

Any entries received after 7th May will not be included.

Winner will be announced on 8th May on Babylicious' FB page. All the best!

*winner will need to collect the prize voucher at the outlet of your choice. t&c applies.