[Recipe] Marmite4UMarmite4Me : Hearty Dish For the Young , Grown up and Elderly

Welcome to the World of Marmite! Most of us should have heard of and eaten before food prepared or cooked with Marmite but not many would have known the history of Marmite.

Marmite has a strong heritage in history. In fact, it was invented by a German scientist, Justus Liebig in the late 19th Century. He accidentally discovered that the useless leftover brewer's yeast could be concentrated, bottled and eaten. It was first made edible and sold to the British public over 100 years ago.

Marmite is a French term for a large covered earthenware or metal cooking pot which the yeast extract was supplied in originally. The image of this pot has since been used as a logo for the label. Now, Marmite is sold in the bulbous glass jars that we are all so familiar with today.

Beside being 100% Vegetarian, Marmite is also Halal certified. Rich in Vitamin B, Marmite plays a useful part in many people's diet. It is also a rich source of folic acid, that many women of child-bearing age are found to be deficient of. The brand has successfully established itself as a healthy spread for children. In fact, I remember my mum mixing this in plain porridge to make it flavourful and nutritious. It can also be as simple as adding hot water to make marmite soup but today I'm going to share a more complex recipe of cooking Marmite Chicken Wing  

MARMITE CHICKEN WING

Ingredients needed: 

- 400g Mid Wings, cleaned

- 50g Whole Garlic, peeled & quick fry

- 50g Whole Shallot, peeled & quick fry

- 30g Red Chili

- 20g Spring Onion, cut short

- 40ml Vegetable Oil

Seasoning:

- 1/2 tbsp Marmite Sauce

- 1 tbsp Hot Bean Sauce

- 1/2 tsp Sugar

- 1/2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce

- 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil

- 60 ml water

Method of Preparation:

1. Mixed all seasoning together and set aside.

2. Pre sear chicken wings for few minutes (half cooked)

3. Heat up pan, add oil and half cooked chicken wings

4. Add seasoning sauce mixture and stir till seasoning reduce about 5 minutes

5. Add garlic, shalot, chili and stir

6. Add spring onion and the dish is ready to be served

Marmite Chicken Wings ready to be served! Looks good!

Available at all supermarkets, the retail price of the 3 different sized bottles are as follow: 115g bottle for $3.69, 230g bottle for $6.47 and 470g bottle for $12.33.

However, if you are not sure whether you are a Marmite fan, you may wish to head over to SampleStore.com here to redeem for your FREE Marmite bottle sample! *Sampling has already launched on 8th August 2016 and I understand they are currently OUT OF STOCK due to the popular demand

#MyMarmiteMyWay REVIEW CONTEST ON SAMPLE STORE

After redeeming the free sample, share in your Sample Store review of your personal experience on how you enjoyed using the Marmite free sample. Eg, mixing in soup, toast or cooking. 3 winners will be picked to each win the 3 different sized bottles. Winners will be announced on Sample Store Instagram & Facebook page. Contest ends 30th September 2016.

Ending my post with the rest of the dishes prepared by the hubby. It's a stay home National Day this year and while we are catching the National Day Parade on TV, we also caught Psyduck who decided to make a special appearance at our house. Pokemon Go is such a hype now. I just find it very cute to take photos with. Hehe. Happy 51st Birthday, Singapore!  

XOXO

[EVENT] Emirates Singapore Derby Roadshow + Instagram Contest

The Emirates Singapore Derby is known to be one of the most anticipated events on the local racing calendar. The running of the Group 1 Emirates Singapore Derby over 2,000m on turf at the Singapore Racecourse will commence on Sunday, 10 July 2016. For the very first time, two public roadshows were organised to bring about public awareness to racing fans as well as members of the public.



Jessie, my cousin and I went to the first day of the roadshow and met cookie there. Together, we took an instant photo for memory. There was a series of fun and interactive activities like horse feeding and horse petting which we've missed out.

We do, however get a chance to go up on stage for a Q&A and photo-taking session with the two Singapore Turf Club's mascots - Racer and Clover. My question that I answered correctly was, "Name the person who rides a horse." With that I won an Airbus A380 Fridge Magnet from Emirates. 

Emirates is the title sponsor for the Singapore Derby and the longstanding partnership between Singapore Turf Club and Emirates has made Emirates Singapore Derby not only a premier racing event, but also a highly covetable social event as well. 

My cousin and I also queue up to try our hands for the Horseshoe Pitching. None of the horseshoes that I threw even get close to the rod for scoring. It was tough even after we tried to imitate the way the experts threw. Was told that eventually, this game might be classify as a sports in the Olympics in future! First prize for the Horseshoe Pitching can get up to S$2,000.

INSTAGRAM CONTEST TILL 8 JULY 16, 2359

Simply upload your best RED outfit of the day (OOTD) onto your instagram account and hashtag #EmiratesRedFashion and tag @SGTurfClub and you will stand a chance to win a set of premium gift worth about S$2,000 from Emirates. *T&Cs apply.

For those who wants to gain a first-hand Derby experience, you may get the Emirates Singapore Derby Marquee Package at $118 per person which allows you to enjoy a lavish buffet spread and free flow of beverages with a vantage position for a close-up view of the intense racing actions. You can also take part in the Emirates Prediction Contest and stand to win a Chopard watch for the Emirates Singapore Derby race and an Emirates Cardholder for the other races on that afternoon. An exclusive Emirates Cap and Bear are also included in each Marquee Package as memento. For bookings and enquiries on the Derby Marquee Package, please call 6879 1719 or email marketing@turfclub.com.sg

The Emirates Singapore Derby 2016 at the Singapore Racecourse will also be telecast 'live' on Channel NewsAsia and StarHub SuperSports Arena from 3,55pm on Sunday, 10 July. 

For more information on the Derby, please visit

www.derby.sg

XOXO

[TRIUMPH] Magical fashion show display at Robinsons + Sloggi Pop-Up Store

In celebration of its 20 years of Maximizer Magic, Triumph's fashion show pieces (Read my past post here , and to revive the magical moments at this link : http://triumphfashionshow.com/) are now on displayed at both Robinsons, The Heeren (Level 3) and Robinsons at Raffles City (Level 2). 

SNAP AND SHARE CONTEST

From 12 June to 28 June 2015, simply visit either one of the Triumph pop-up store and stand to win $2,000 worth of shopping vouchers, proudly sponsored by Triumph International and Robinsons.

Simply have to follow the steps below:

Step 1: Take a photo with your favourite fashion show piece at the Triumph pop-up store at either Robinsons, The Heeren or Robinsons at Raffles City
Step 2: Share your photo on Facebook or Instagram with both hashtags #TriumphRobinsons and #MaximizerMagic

* T&C apply.

Two winners per store will be selected and announced on 3 July via Robinsons official Facebook page. So stay tuned!

Below is my post for submission.

Posted by ChewyJas on Friday, June 19, 2015

GOOD LUCK! 

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If you went to the Robinson located at The Heeren, you may wish to visit the Sloggi Pop-Up Store which is situated just outside Robinson, The Heeren from now till 28th June 2015!

We enjoyed taking photos with the props. Post those photos on Instagram and hastag #undercoversummer #sloggiSG for instant printing which is in a card form for keeping.

Undercover Summer Sales is on your way! 

WHO IS AGENT A CONTEST

By participating in a fun activity to find out who is agent A at the Sloggi pop-up store, you will stand a chance to win a trip for 2 to Bali, with flight and accommodation included and a half-day of the cleanse set of juices. No purchase is required, just go in and have fun.

How it works is, you have to touch and feel the bra inside the 4 different boxes and match them accordingly. Lastly, write down Agent A belongs to which of the 4 categories.

The Smooth Operator - Organic cotton that can take you on 24/7.
The Double Agent - Invisibility specialist laced with cheekiness.
The Active Agent - Actively making your workout unforgettable!
The Unexpected Assassin - Dangerous sexy killer lace to die for.

Thanks Jo for the photo!

The answer is actually quite tricky. I nearly got tricked.

Cute Photobomb behind us ^^

Enjoy a free cup of juice from the Mission Juice and get a $10 voucher to be used at the Sloggi Pop-Up Store!

Thanks Meryl for the photo !

We ended this event with a group photo with the 98.7fm deejay, Sonia and Joakim Gomez! This is just the beginning of a day of events. Stay tuned for my next posts for the other events for the day. 

[Media Release] SCS Butter - Bake with Nothing but The Best

[SCS Butter - Bake with Nothing but the Best]Ever wondered how a cake could taste so good? Or what is the secret...
Posted by ChewyJas on Saturday, June 6, 2015

Readers who loves baking are in for treats from SCS Butter.

1. Stand a chance for an opportunity of a lifetime to get up close and personal with TWO celebrity bakers! 

From now to 17 July 2015, consumers can purchase their butter of choice at a special price of S$11.95 for three (3) blocks of SCS Butter (RSP - S$5.15 per block) and stand a chance to win a class with the selected celebrity chef of their choice. The requirements to participate in the lucky draw are simple and fuss-free. To begin your culinary journey with Chef Siti or celebrity blogger Fiona Lau, download the entry form fromhttp://www.scsdairy.com/ and attach the original receipt for proof of purchase. Entries may be emailed to contactus@scsdairy.com with a scanned copy of the receipt or mailed to Auric Pacific Marketing Pte Ltd, 2 Enterprise Road Singapore 629814. All entries must be submitted no later than 17 July 2015 to qualify for the lucky draw.

A limited 110 slots are available.

Baking like celebrity chef has never been easier. Start pursuing the passion in baking with SCSnow! For more information, please visit www.scsdairy.com.

2. Baking makes a fun bonding session with families. Snap photos of your families baking together and upload them on Facebook to stand a chance in winning some cool baking products.

“Make Baking Fun Together” Facebook Contest

As part of its 110^th Anniversary celebrations, SCS Butter also celebrates family togetherness through baking. From 1 June to 15 July 2015, simply submit photographs of your family baking together with SCS Butter via SCS Dairy’s Facebook page and stand a chance to win a SCS Baking Kit worth S$128 (4 sets to be given away) or even better, the grand prize of a Kitchen Aid mixer worth S$1,018!

Like SCS Facebook page today (http://www.facebook.com/SCSdairySG/) to find out more!

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For more information, please visit:

SCS Dairy website: www.scsdairy.com
SCS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SCSdairySG/
SCS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SCSDairy
SCS Instagram: http://instagram.com/scsdairysg/ (Join their conversation with hashtags: #SCS Dairy, #CreateWithSCS and #SCSButter) 

[Event] Sail back through HISTORY™ with the VIKINGS at Marina Square

HISTORY™ Comes To Life at Marina Square

Fans of HISTORY™ would be glad to learn that the channel's highly anticipated drama series, VIKINGS, has already premiered on the 27th February 2015 on StarHub TV Ch 401. 

Photo Credit : HISTORY

HISTORY™ even held the first ever Viking Village at Marina Square Central Atrium over four days from 26th February to 1st March which attracted about 30,000 Singaporeans.  

Me at the Vikings Village's Closing Event

I was glad to be invited to the Vikings Village's Closing Event and for those who wanted to be there but couldn't make it, let me share some of the interesting exhibits and what we did over there. 

Lots of engaging activities for the kids as well as adults

Held in partnership with StarHub, this educational and interactive Vikings Village allows the public to learn more about the medieval and mysterious world of the Vikings, providing an in-depth historical representation to visitors at the village. 

INTRODUCTION TO THE VIKINGS

Who were the Vikings?

My first introduction to the Vikings was from the movie, "How to Train Your Dragon" and now I get to know more about them. There's Viking society were divided into three classes namely the THRALLS, KARLS, JARLS and all of them are under the KINGS. 

THE VIKINGS COSTUMES

Original costumes of the Vikings

These are the original costumes flown in from the production set in Ireland. Attire worn during battle consists of armour which is made of mostly leather and chain mail to portray the look of a warrior. On the second left is the Female Viking Attire. Viking women took pride in dyeing their clothing. This red woollen dress is worn by Lagertha in the series, as she rises up the ranks as a woman of powerful social status. A fur cloak is worn over the dress to stay warm due to harsh weather condition. The third costume from the left is the Male Viking Attire. This garment is worn by Ragnar and is intricately woven, braided, aged and distressed to portray the many battles and raids the Vikings survived.  

THE VIKING WOMEN

Trying to keep a stern face is not easy

The Viking women are not to be belittled as they holds authority over certain major situations and their opinions are regarded with great respects by the spouse. The most interesting thing I learnt from the exhibition is that the wife could choose to divorce her husband without his permission should there be any conflicts between the two of them through a simple ritual with some witnesses.

THE VIKING CODE OF ETHICS

Brotherhood and family

I think the sayings, "the family that fought together, stays together" is most appropriate to them. They fought in battles together and were fiercely protective of each other. They also have their own code of ethics. The nine noble virtues that Vikings live by are, Courage, Honour, Self-Reliance, Discipline, Perseverance, Truth, Industriousness, Fidelity and Hospitality. 

THE VIKING WEAPONRY

Every Viking would have had an axe and a knife for boat building, getting food and protection. Spears were also used during battles for stabbing the enemy. Shields were a big part of their war and battle strategy. For protection and attacking. 

CONTEST: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE VIKINGS LONGSHIP

Vikings Longship

A total of 10 Vikings Longship made of LEGO® were on display. Here's a photo collage of some that I like the most. You can now vote for your favourite and stand a chance to win a LEGO® set and vouchers worth a total of $200! Contest ends 31 March 2015 and you may cast your vote at this website. 

PHOTOS OPPORTUNITY WITH THE VIKINGS

#RydenXJas

Public mingling and photo opportunity. 

FUN TIME

Testing their eye sights

Out of the 140,000 LEGO® bricks, there were a total of 10 pink ones. Bf went in to take part in the game and he was the first to spot all the 10 pink LEGO® bricks! 

The winners

Group photo with the hosts. 

V for Vikings

And this is the prize gotten just by participating in the game. 

A NEW RECORD WAS BROKEN 

Getting into the Singapore Book of Records

Group photo

Measuring the Singapore's largest ever wall mural built from LEGO® bricks

This wall mural took four days to complete, with almost 700 helping with the assembly has earn a place in the Singapore Book of Records for the largest wall mural made of LEGO® bricks, depicting a Viking longship crossing the seas. The record setting mural measured 5.4m by 2.3m and was built with over 140,000 bricks. The finished mural will be taken apart and the pieces donated to more than five charities. Messages and Lunar New Year greetings were written and collected to be given to the beneficiaries at the Viking Village.  

DON'T FORGET TO CATCH VIKINGS S3 ON HISTORY™ (STARHUB TV CH 401) EVERY FRIDAY AT 10PM (SIN/HK)

For more details on the event, kindly visit www.HistoryAsia.com/Vikings. 

Thank you for the invites! 

[F&N] Spread the Joy and Happiness with this F&N Sparkling Drinks Festive Pack

Photo Credit : F&N

Let's welcome the Lunar New Year of the Goat and spread the festive cheer with this limited edition F&N Sparkling Drink Festive Pack! With such auspicious colour packaging and the happy message of ‘喜氣洋洋’ which means 'full of joy and jubilation', this box of F&N Sparkling Drinks is definitely a must-have to usher in the Lunar New Year. The limited edition F&N Sparkling Drinks Festive Pack (24 cans of assorted flavours) is available at a special price of S$12.20 at major supermarkets and hypermarkets. 

For us, there's a lot of traditional beliefs to be observed during the Chinese new Year to welcome good fortune, good luck and great family bonding. An example of such practice is to play around with the homophonic Chinese words that convey positive meanings. Many of the festive delicacies we ate share the same pronunciation of well-meaning wishes. Yu Sheng (鱼生) for example shares the same pronunciation as 余升, which means an increase in abundance.

F&N Outrageous Orange, in particular, is symbolic of all things auspicious and is a staple during Chinese New Year. The gesture of pouring (倒) is pronounced similar to arrival (到), indicating the act of wishing the recipients abundant wealth for the rest of the lunar calendar.The happy and cheery variants of F&N Sparkling Drinks is a familiar sight during the Chinese New Year celebrations. 

On the top right hand corner of the F&N Sparkling Drinks Festive Pack, you will also find a $2 off coupon that can be used when purchasing Home's Favourite cookies. To enjoy this promotion, simply present this original coupon when purchasing one tin of Home's Favourite cookies. Terms & conditions apply. 

F&N Chinese New Year 2015 Celebrity Home Visit & Reunion’ Contest

Consumers of F&N Sparkling Drinks Festive Packs will have much more to cheer about this year. Stand a chance to have a reunion meal with popular MediaCorp artistes and win Chinese New Year hampers worth a total of S$2,888 with ‘F&N Chinese New Year 2015 Celebrity Home Visit & Reunion’ Contest. 

To participate, just send F&N Sparkling Drinks a family photo with Chinese New Year Greetings, proof of purchase of any F&N Sparkling Drinks Festive Packs and/or participating products and your personal details (full name, NRIC, contact no., residential address and email address) via email to (fnnfbcontest@fnnfoods.com) or mail to:

F&N Chinese New Year 2015 ’明星共团圆’ Contest

F&N Foods Pte Ltd

214 Pandan Loop

Singapore 128405

Contest starts on 15 January 2015 and ends on 25 January 2015 (This coming Sunday). Details of the prizes are as follows:

F&N Sparkling Drinks Chinese New Year Home Visit Contest Prizes
Photo Credit: F&N

More treats from F&N this Chinese New Year!

For added joy and jubilation, consumers can also redeem one tin of limited editions Home’s Favourite Cookies (Cereal/Lychee flavour, 120g) for free with every purchase of two sets of the following products:

·         F&N Sparkling Drinks Festive Packs (24 cans) OR

·         100PLUS Value Pack (24cans) OR

·         F&N SEASONS Party Multipack (24 cans) OR

·         Two F&N Sparkling Drinks Orange Festive Packs (12 cans)

Redemption of the limited edition Home Favourite Cookies are available only at participating outlets and should be made on the same day of purchase and at the place of purchase. Limited to one (1) redemption per receipt, while stocks last.

For more information on the contest and promotions, please visit the F&N Sparkling Drinks Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/FnNFuN).

THANK YOU!