AWE '14 Conference is here in KK!

Are you a woman passionate about changing your world? 

Do you want to meet other passionate women? 

Now this might be a good chance that you must not miss!

Asian Women's Empowerment - AWE is an organisation that aims to inspire and empower Asian women. Last year it was held in Kuala Lumpur, in the month of November 2013 and eventually I have planned to go to the conference but I am tied up. The AWE ‘13 conference had a great lineup of talks, on conservation, solo travel tips and  workshops on improving your writing skills, travelling stylishly or becoming a freelancer. Interesting right?

If you have been looking for inspiration, here’s where you can find it, with motivating speakers and a schedule packed with creativity, leaving you fired up and ready to take on the world. AWE is now open for the registration to participate the AWE ‘14 conference in Kota Kinabalu, from 31 October to 2 November 2014.

Purpose of AWE conference 
Like AWE ’13, AWE ’14 wants to empower modern Asian women to follow their dreams and thrive in an independent lifestyle. Breaking the mould, and standing out is tougher for Asian women in a male-dominated society. We are restricted by culture, religion, and social convention. 

Many ambitious women have even gone abroad, where it’s easier to follow their passions on an unconventional path. The world is changing, and Asia is slowly participating in the movement. While it is still difficult to choose your own path in Asian society, there are inspirational Asian women who have made an impact in our global world. 

The AWE ’14 conference will showcase and celebrate successful Asian women, as well as giving you an opportunity to discuss your life goals through workshops and plenty of time for networking.


Who this conference is for
The AWE Conference is designed for Asian women and expatriates in Asia who want to:
✦ Thrive with unconventional life choices
✦ Celebrate and discuss just what ‘success’ means to different women
✦ Belong to a community of inspiring women
✦ Seek more opportunities in life
✦ Be inspired to achieve their dreams

How to join
1. Save your seat at this link: Online Registration
2. Early Bird Registration: US$50  (Student discounts are available)
✦ Sabahan discount 20%: US$40 | RM130
✦ PayPal: proceed through http://conference.aweasia.org/register/
✦ Bank Transfer: email info@aweasia.org for information 

#Early Bird registration ends June 30th, 2014
#Please visit http://conference.aweasia.org/register/ for more information


What your ticket includes?
1. Official meals
2. Pre-AWE Events
3. Attend All Sessions
4. Keynote Addresses
5. Access to AWE profiles
6. Networking opportunities
7. AWE '14 goodie bag
8. Discount for local hotels

So my dear passionate women out there, especially in Sabah. 

What are you waiting for when the opportunity to attend an amazing conference like this is here in Kota Kinabalu?

All you can eat - Duck Delights in June at The Silk Garden

Another scrumptious menu, The Silk Garden at The Pacific Sutera offers Duck Delights this month of June. Are you a duck lover? Why not take the time to try something new in town?

Look at how Michael cut the fine duck skin. It was thin, and crispy.

As they placed the whole duck behind us, setting up and going to cut them in pieces, immediately I can smell the roasted duck. It's like you can know you are going to be served soon! No kidding.

I like to eat Peking Duck and my family will go to the Chinese restaurant in Tanjung Aru. Or else, we will just tapau from Petaling Street whenever we travel to Kuala Lumpur. Boxes of boxes of duck will be shipped back to Kota Kinabalu. Hehe.

Now let us see the Menu in The Silk Garden.

1. Peking Duck DUO Flavour & Duck Bone Broth - RM100++ Per Duck (5/5)
Now this is tricky. The Peking Duck DUO Flavour will be the Duck Skin, and the Peking Duck Wraps + Duck Bone Broth. So, three dishes in one order! Yums. Definitely I will come back for this as it is worth the price and experience!

Now, let's talk about the first thing - Duck Skin. Don't tell me nobody like to eat this. Even for a person who doesn't really like to eat normal poultry skin, I like this. A LOT. Thin and crispy duck skin - don't just allow your eyes to see, but let your mouth to taste the crispy duck skin. Frankly speaking, this is one crispy duck skin that certainly gets you in the mood and wanted more.

Now, the second - Peking Duck Wrap. All time favourite dish, this is one delicious duck wrap that I have not tasted for so long. But, well, normally we don't get this often. I mean, the service of being served when it comes to this dish. Usually the fun way of indulging this dish is to warp the duck on your own. Firstly, take a piece of the pancake and put it onto your plate, spread the special prepared sause, and then add the cucumber and spring onions. Lastly, wrap it all together. If you have no idea how to do it, no worries, it's all prepared as it is a fine dining restaurant. :P

Here comes the Duck Bone Broth. Unexpected, this is an interesting soup. A little bit taste of sourly, spicy, and sweet. This is because the soup should look a bit like white in colour but this is a clear soup. Now this is one dish that I do recommend you to order when you are dining in The Silk Garden. 

2. Pan-Seared Crispy Skin Duck Breast with Onion Marmalade Dip and Semi-Dried Roasted Plum - RM40.00 Per Portion
Something different about this dish as I first took a peek, I thought it was bruchetta! Funny me. Tomato topped with pan-seared duck breast and onion, it is tender and juicy. I am a meat eater, so this is one interesting dish that I have never tried before. There's a strong taste of the onion marmalade dip, but I like the meat. Serious. Please note that the second picture shows the actual serving.

3. Duck Leg Confit with Citrus Reduction - RM45.00++ Per Portion
Everyone likes Chicken Drumstick. What about Duck Leg? It certainly looks like a Lamb Shank here right?

4. Unique Duck Ravioli with Double Boiled Superior Golden Broth - RM35.00++ Per Portion

5. Chef Louie's Smoked Duck Passion Fruit & Lemon Grass Compote - RM35.00++ Per Portion

Taylor Swift arrives in Kuala Lumpur on AirAsia’s A320 aircraft for THE RED TOUR!

It's Taylor FEVER in Kuala Lumpur right now! 

Seven-time GRAMMY winner and international sensation, Taylor Swift arrived into Kuala Lumpur this afternoon at 2.00PM on the special Taylor Swift Airbus A320 which was launched by AirAsia recently for her Malaysian-leg of The RED Tour Presented by Cornetto in South East Asia.

Taylor Swift, her band and crew arrived today in Kuala Lumpur on this special Airbus A320 Taylor Swift livery, after which they will then return to Singapore for the final concert of The RED Tour in South East Asia.

AirAsia is also offering die-hard Taylor Swift fans the exclusive opportunity to own the AirAsia Taylor Swift aircraft model. The exclusive aircraft models come in two sizes: 1:100 at RM130 per unit, and 1:400 at RM107 per unit (not inclusive of delivery charges). Fans as well as avid aircraft model collectors can pre-order these exclusive aircraft models by emailing AirAsia their details (Name, Contact Number, Email, Mailing Address & Preferred Aircraft Model) at redhot@airasia.com.

The AirAsia Taylor Swift aircraft livery adds to the airline’s extensive list of unique aircraft liveries. Swifties and the public can continue to spot the Taylor Swift plane across the various cities in the region, as itwill be serving AirAsia’s extensive route networkspanning 88 destinations across 22 countries after the RED ASEAN TOUR Presented by Cornetto in South East Asia is over.

There is also a chance to win exclusive Taylor Swift & AirAsia merchandise, just by spotting the Taylor Swift plane and hashtag #redhotairasia on Twitter or Instagram from now until 22nd June 2014.