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Julie’s Biscuit Factory Tour in Malacca

September 9, 2014 by Regina Chow No Comments

Julie’s Biscuits is the brainchild of Perfect Food Manufacturing and being a fan of Julie’s Biscuits (I love the Cheese and Peanut Butter varieties!) since young, I was especially excited when I received an invitation to visit their factory in Alor Gajah, a town near Malacca.

The Julie’s brand was introduced to the Malaysian market in 1982 and has since become a household name that needs no introduction. The biscuits at Perfect Food Manufacturing are all “baked with love”, a motto that all staff abide by and are immensely proud of.

I felt the love immediately upon arrival. We were received by their warm and friendly staff who promptly whisked us off to a cozy reception area where a sumptuous feast awaited.

The desserts that you see here are made using Julie’s biscuits. They’re pretty amazing, aren’t they?

This mission of Perfect Food Manufacturing and Julie’s Biscuits is:

“We bake with love

We care for the society

We love the earth”

True to their company mission, Mr Martin Ang, General Manager of Perfect Food Manufacturing, and his team went the extra mile to ensure that we were well taken care of every step of the way.

Mr Martin Ang, General Manager of Perfect Food Manufacturing

While we chomped down on the tasty Malacca dishes thoughtfully prepared by the team, our eyes were met with a dazzling array of Julie’s biscuits on display.

I have been eating Julie’s Biscuits since young and even my dad is a huge fan of their Peanut Butter biscuits.

To my surprise, I found out that Julie’s Biscuits’ range of products extend way beyond their popular Cheese and Peanut Butter biscuits to encompass assorted biscuits and even love letters.

To give us a better understanding of Perfect Food Manufacturing and Julie’s Biscuits, we were led to the conference room where Mr Martin Ang and his team gave us a thorough introduction.

I couldn’t help but get distracted by the tantalizing biscuits that lay before me and I wasn’t alone. In fact, all of us couldn’t resist snacking on the biscuits even when our lunch had barely settled. These biscuits are just irresistible.

Photo credit: William

To date, Julie’s Biscuits are exported to more than 50 countries around the world. What is the brand’s unique selling proposition? To me, its key differentiating factor lies is the company vision and philosophy.

To quote Mr Martin Ang, they will never sell a product that they themselves would not eat. I have always believed that integrity is of utmost importance in business, even more so for consumer businesses. This succinct statement from Mr Ang really drove home the point that Perfect Food Manufacturing conducts their business with conscience in order to benefit everyone. And for that, I am truly impressed.

In a bid to contribute back to society, Julie’s Biscuits also started “The Best of You” movement. This movement strives to inspire everyone to take a break from our hectic schedules to reflect on our lives and take stock of our accomplishments.

The term accomplishments here refer to the seemingly small and often unnoticed gestures or everyday actions that reflect the best of you. These accomplishments, no matter how small they may be, are worth celebrating.

Who is the best of you?

I think everyone in my life is the best of me. I am very heartened that my husband, family, friends, boss and colleagues have always been supportive and understanding towards me and the decisions that I make. While we may have our differences, the love, trust and camaraderie that we share is something very special and irreplaceable. I am truly blessed to have all of you in my life.

Every single one of you is the best of me.

After the heartwarming sharing session, it was time for us to head to the factory for some action. Don’t we all look like surgeons?

It was my first time in a biscuit factory and the experience was truly eye-opening. We could literally feel the heat from the baking process.

Cutting

Baking

Oil Spraying

Cooling

Packaging

Quality Control

At the end of the tour, we were rewarded with piping hot peanut butter biscuits fresh from the oven. You could feel the warmth of the biscuits and smell the heavenly aroma of the peanut butter through the packaging. I immediately tore open the packet and savoured the most delicious peanut butter biscuits I’ve ever had in my life.

Thank you once again to Perfect Food Manufacturing and Julie’s Biscuits for their warmth and hospitality!

Givenchy Bambi Clutch

Hermes Kelly Dog

Topshop Pants

Charles & Keith Shoes

Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses

For more information on Julie’s Biscuits, do check out their website and Facebook Page.

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65daigou Taobao Haul

September 8, 2014 by Regina Chow No Comments

How do you like my outfit? Surprise, surprise, everything that you see above (except the bag and belt) are from my recent Taobao haul via 65daigou.

Do read on for a detailed review of these items in the later part of this post. For now, let’s talk about why you should use 65daigou. I know we can all buy directly from Taobao SEA these days, hence is there still a need for 65daigou and why do people use it?

Why should I use 65daigou?

Here are three reasons why:

1) User-friendly Interface

65daigou’s user interface is incredibly fuss-free and easy to understand. Plus, everything is in English! All you have to do is to copy and paste the URL link of the item that you wish to purchase on Taobao in the EZ Buy tab on top of 65daigou’s website.

Most of the item’s information will be readily captured by 65daigou. Typically, I only have to select my size and the location of the warehouse to be shipped to within China.

65daigou also ensures that your orders are placed correctly. For instance, I forgot to indicate the size of the top and skirt set that I wanted to purchase. Within the blink of an eye, I received a notification from 65daigou requesting for my preferred size.

2) Lower Shipping Costs

I
have heard so much about all the good deals on Taobao but purchasing
and shipping from Taobao is a challenge especially if you intend to
consolidate purchases from different sellers situated in various
parts of China. Shipping costs will go up as well because each seller
will provide you with a shipping quote.

Thankfully,
all these issues are easily resolved with 65daigou. 65daigou is able to
consolidate your purchases, so you’ll only have to pay once for
international shipping.

I wanted to receive my products within a week, hence I opted for Express Air shipment which cost S$15. I thought it was pretty reasonable for a total of 3 items including shoes.

3) Ease of Collection

There are 80 collection points, 8 MRT collection points and 3 warehouses where you can collect your parcels. No extra cost is involved. Of course, you could also have your parcel delivered to your doorstep at an affordable fee of S$5.

I love the hassle-free shopping experience via 65daigou and would highly recommend that you try it too. In fact, many of my close friends have already jumped on the bandwagon. 😉

Review of 65daigou Taobao Haul

I was looking for a poufy tulle skirt and this set deal popped up during my search for 纱裙 (tulle in Chinese).

I love set deals. I had originally
only wanted to purchase the tulle skirt which costs 188RMB, but I found a
deal that includes both the top and skirt at just 135RMB! That works out to
be S$28.13 for the entire set, which is really a steal given the
excellent workmanship.

Besides keeping a
lookout for set deals, you can also look out for sellers that offer
free domestic shipping to save on cost, which was exactly what I did.

Unfortunately, as much as I would like to provide the URL link for your reference, it is now completely sold out and nowhere to be found.

This gorgeous pair of heels which I fell in love with at first sight is still available. Just click on the photo below to be redirected to the URL link of the item. Priced at almost S$40, this pair of heels may not be as cheap as most of the other shoes that you can find on Taobao, but it is very well-made and most importantly, very comfortable.

Before I make a purchase, I always make it a point to check out the product reviews. In fact, it was the exceptional reviews on these heels that gave me the confidence to go ahead with this purchase.

Was I satisfied with my purchases?

The answer to this question is a resounding yes!

The knitted top is made of a slightly thicker, structured knit material which ensures that it doesn’t crease easily. The tulle skirt on the other hand comes with multiple layers and a satin lining that’s absolutely smooth and soft to the touch. If you were to purchase a top and skirt of similar quality at a brick and mortar retail store, I can foresee that it will easily burn a hole in your pocket.

I also adore my PVC heels from Taobao. Not only does the design of the heels remind me of designer label Gianvito Rossi’s PVC pumps (as shown below), the lower height makes it a joy to walk in.

Gianvito Rossi Pumps

Top & Skirt Set: Sold out on Taobao

Shoes: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38512902882&spm=2014.12193480.0.0

Bag from Japan

Hair clip from Alannah Hill

After my first purchase on Taobao using 65daigou, I am now all ready to embark on my next quest for more good deals!

To register for a free account on 65daigou, check out their website here.

For more updates on the latest promotions, follow 65daigou on their Facebook page and Instagram account!

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All-New 2014 Toyota Corolla Altis: The Legend Redefined

September 2, 2014 by Regina Chow 3 Comments

Despite its
sleek exterior, the essence
of Toyota Corolla Altis actually lies in its functionality – which is what I
appreciate even more amidst a hectic lifestyle. Attending events, meeting
friends at different corners of Singapore and running errands are just some of
the activities which I have to juggle from day to day. Not to mention the frequent
traffic jams and the maddening crowd on public transport, which makes hassle-free driving
so important for me.

The Toyota
Corolla Altis has been thoughtfully built to make driving much simpler. The intelligent
functions will automatically turn on the car’s headlights when it is dark,
activate the wipers when it rains (even adjusting the wiper speed to the level
of rain) and dim the rear-view mirror when it detects glare from the cars
behind. Talk about convenience at your fingertips! The Nanoe auto-climate aircon is another well thought through feature which eliminates odour and cleans the air as it cools.

The Toyota
Corolla Altis certainly keeps up with technology, which has increasingly become an integral part
of our lives. The touch-screen multi-information
display, Bluetooth and USB port are part of the package too. Personally, I really appreciate the in-built GPS and rear-cam which comes
on in reverse gear. The keyless sensor is also extremely useful for me, especially when I have to
carry numerous items for my weekend fashion shoots. For once,I don’t have to fumble for my car key
to unlock the door!

The car’s spaciousness is another feature that I fell in love with. My male
friends
who sat at the rear of the car commented on the abundant leg-room, and I
found out
that it is because Toyota increased the vehicle wheelbase by 100mm as
well as
moved the rear-seat back by 75mm and adopted a slim front seat back.

The
middle
spine, which is a huge inconvenience to ladies wearing
skirts,
has also been flattened by re-routing the exhaust pipes beneath the
vehicle.

Did you know that the 470-litre boot space is also able easily contain 4 golf bags? More amazingly, you can also expand the boot further by lowering the rear seats, which translates to more luggage space and room for
my shopping!

Despite the extra room, Toyota actually managed to reduce
the turning radius to
a mere 5.4m which is great for executing those ridiculously narrow U-turns near my home.

Finally, let’s talk about the car’s performance, which I dare say is truly
commendable.

Although its
engine is only 1.6 litre, it boasts power output of 121 bhp and 154 Nm torque –
making it one of the most powerful 1.6-litre Asian sedans on the road. I can sense the smoothness as I cruise along
the expressways, but I had to be careful as it already hits 110km/h at 2000rpm
and it doesn’t even feel so fast.

Plus, that speed is achieved with an
impressive fuel economy of 6.5-litre/100km, which means you can easily cover more than 15km mileage
for every litre of fuel. Given the high price of COE, you really need other
cost factors of car ownership to be as economical as possible.

Toyota cars have always been known for their fuel efficiency, but even then, this is no mean feat. I had to be in multiple locations all over Singapore for a fashion shoot, family gatherings and meet-up with friends over the weekend and despite driving from morning till night for two days, the fuel tank was still full!

If
functionality is your key priority when it comes to car hunting, you
can be assured that the Toyota Corolla Altis is well placed to meet, or even surpass your
requirements. This baby certainly exceeded my expectations when it comes to practicality and I had a wonderful time driving it around all weekend!

For more information on Toyota Corolla Altis, do visit the Toyota Corolla Altis website.

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