The Inaugural Brown Bag Series by 1 Utama; thoughful feel-good workshops that matter

I was tremendously excited when 1 Utama announced on its Facebook page on this exciting "Brown Bag Series" workshop. And thus I quickly registered myself to attend the very first workshop, held on the 3rd November, and was limited to 40 participants only. So what is this "Brown Bag Series"?

The "Brown Bag Series" is a series of energizing, feel-good Health & Wellness workshops organized by 1 Utama every month with event partner Cold Storage. The workshops are introduced with the objective of providing the participants fun activities to learn from so that they can walk away with healthy tips to apply to daily lives.

Now....why was I so excited on this "Brown Bag Series" workshop?

✿ Ever since I was diagnosed with critical illness, I have been more conscious on health, especially on the food that I consume. Less salt, less meat, less processed food, more fruits, more vegetables. So this workshop would give me some great healthy tips for my daily diet.

#MakanMakan Food Hunt: 10 Restaurants Must-try at 1Utama [Part 2]

Welcome back to the adventure of #MakanMakan Food Hunt, yeah :D I hope you have enjoyed the 1U #MakanMakan Food Hunt Part 1...now let's check out the adventure with the rest of the outlets :)

(6) O Banh Mi

Non-halal

O Banh Mi prides itself on making their bread fresh in store. The banh mi (banh mi is a Vietnamese baguette) was baked to a light crisp on the outside, giving way to a soft, fluffy interior, tasty enough to have on its own or with a nice slather of butter. O Banh Mi also serves a selection of other Vietnamese fare apart from their delicious bread.

Beef Noodle Pho is the latest addition to the menu. Pho a type of Vietnamese soup, typically made from beef stock and spices to which noodles and thinly sliced beef or chicken are added. As I don't take beef, I didn't taste the noodle. But from the girls' feedback, it was good and delicious :D

Beef Noodle Pho: RM12.90

#MakanMakan Food Hunt: 10 Restaurants Must-try at 1Utama [Part 1]

Ever since I moved to PJ about 3 years ago, 1Utama has been my favourite shopping mall. The large shopping mall has everything I need!! And when it's time to feed my hunger or just to satisfy my craving for tea and dessert, it could really be a dilemma as there are just too many choices *.*

Fun Fact: Do you know, 1Utama is the World's 4th Largest Mall (by CNN)  ≧◡≦

So I was grateful that I had the chance to experience a gastronomical #MakanMakan Food Hunt at 1Utama :D There were 10 participating F&B outlets for this 1U #MakanMakan Food Hunt and we were to visit all 10 from 11am to 4pm. The outlets stretch from LG Food Street to 1F Highstreet, so basically we were exploring 1Utama from end-to-end, New Wing to Old Wing, in the 5 hour time frame @.@

LG Food Street: (1) Moo Cow Frozen Yogurt, (2) Little Fat Duck : Express Gourmet

LG Rainforest: (3) Nana's Green Tea

LG Highstreet: (4) Curry House CoCo Ichibanya, (5) MyeongDong Topokki, (6) O Banh Mi

GF Promenade: (7) Betjeman & Barton, (8) Quiznos Sub

1F Highstreet: (9) The Library Coffee Bar, (10) Bisou Bake Shop

I was very glad because most of the eateries would be first time experience for me :D Particularly Nana's Green Tea and Betjeman & Barton, because they are in my wishlist ever since I passed by the shops for the first time >v< 

Chilling after Work + Mother's Day Gift

Mother's Day is just around the corner!! What have you prepared to celebrate your Mom? If you have no idea yet, maybe you can consider to present her a gift of pampering >v<

Yesterday after work, suddenly I have this urge to go window shopping...just to chill and relax, hehe...it's quite fun and relieve your work stress you know; and you should go do it (window shopping after work) occasionally, maybe once a month ;-)

So I went to 1Utama, coz it's familiar, vibrant, and the most convenient for me (it's in the same direction to my home)...and guess what I discover....??

1Utama is having the beauty with offers that are simple irresistible!! The beauty fair "Doll Up" was held in conjunction of the coming Mother's Day, and will be running from 5 to 11 May 2014. There are many participating brands such as Melvita, Mary Chia, Skinfood, Shizens, Laneige, Crabtree & Evelyn etc, all competing with irresistible offers!!! Heaven for beauty addict!!