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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Langham, Hong Kong </span>has wholeheartedly embraced the creative flow and launched their delightfully fun and frivolous <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Blooming Afternoon Tea menu</span>. You may think you've seen it all when it comes to traditional afternoon tea sets, but The Langham has managed to reinvent the concept with the introduction of decadent designs and colourful textures to the pretty plates on offer.</div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Palm Court Lobby Lounge is the perfect setting for this whimsical experience and complements the classic yet luxuriously indulgent nature of the Blooming Afternoon Tea experience. As a live harpist strums in the background, the ambience is ethereal and transports guests a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of TST just outside.</span></div>
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The delicate dishes are – as expected – completely stunning and have all been conceptualised by Executive Pastry Chef Matthieu Godard. Chef Godard and his team have created a selection of five exquisite <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">pastries designed as bouquet of blossoms with an abundance of flavours such as pistachio and white chocolate, strawberry and rose and classic chocolate</span>. Savoury accompaniments include the <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">'pseudo' tomato patch with fillings of smoked salmon and cream cheese</span>, <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">chicken with Dijon mustard</span> and <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">green tea hummus with sesame paste</span>.</div>
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The Langham also goes the extra mile with the addition of quirky touches such as the <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">bespoke Garden Globe cocktail </span>and an <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">on-site illustrator to draw guests' portraits.</span> The cocktail is a masterpiece in itself and a refreshing change from the usual glass of bubbles. Sheltered within an ice sphere, this creative concoction is made with elderflower, violet flower and blackcurrant liqueur, as well as fresh lime juice and egg white. This can be leisurely sipped while artist Tanya Bennet sketches a personalised portrait, ready to take home as a keepsake of a very memorable afternoon. </div>
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The delicate dishes are – as expected – completely stunning and have all been conceptualised by Executive Pastry Chef Matthieu Godard. Chef Godard and his team have created a selection of five exquisite <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">pastries designed as bouquet of blossoms with an abundance of flavours such as pistachio and white chocolate, strawberry and rose and classic chocolate</span>. Savoury accompaniments include the <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">'pseudo' tomato patch with fillings of smoked salmon and cream cheese</span>, <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">chicken with Dijon mustard</span> and <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">green tea hummus with sesame paste</span>.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></div>
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The Langham also goes the extra mile with the addition of quirky touches such as the <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">bespoke Garden Globe cocktail </span>and an <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">on-site illustrator to draw guests' portraits.</span> The cocktail is a masterpiece in itself and a refreshing change from the usual glass of bubbles. Sheltered within an ice sphere, this creative concoction is made with elderflower, violet flower and blackcurrant liqueur, as well as fresh lime juice and egg white. This can be leisurely sipped while artist Tanya Bennet sketches a personalised portrait, ready to take home as a keepsake of a very memorable afternoon.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: #333333;">Palm Court, Lobby, The Langham, Hong Kong, 9 Peking Road, TST, 2375 1133, </span><a href="http://www.afoodieworld.com/aoifemackenzie/tlhkg.palm.court@langhamhotels.com" style="box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">tlhkg.palm.court@langhamhotels.com</span></a></em></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.01rem;">Thailand is always top of my travel wish list: it ticks every box for any sort of getaway with its </span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.01rem;">incredible beaches, varied activities, delicious food and lovely local people</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01rem;">. On a recent trip to Krabi, I headed further south and off the beaten track to discover the </span><a href="http://www.sikao.anantara.com/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.25s linear; box-sizing: inherit; color: #ff0078; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s linear;">Anantara Si Kao Resort</a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01rem;">. Admittedly, I was a little hesitant to venture away from my favourite spots on Railay Beach but, after four days of utterly blissful relaxation, I was won over by this serene hideaway – ideal for couples or families – in the mood for total </span>tranquility<span style="letter-spacing: 0.01rem;">.</span></div>
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Situated on the coastline of Trang, this retreat <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">stands alone on 15km of pristine beach</span> – perfect for a morning jog or afternoon strolls to burn off those holiday treats! The hotel is surrounded by lush greenery, enhancing the ethereal elements of the resort and <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">setting it apart from the thronged tourist traps of Thailand</span>.</div>
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The hotel holds 140 rooms and suites – for something extra special, you can splurge on a pool suite, complete with a private terrace and infinity pool. While the property does look a little tired in places, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in a sea-facing room which was<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> large, clean and comfortable</span> – complete with a small balcony for evening sundowners.</div>
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Most notably, the staff were so pleasant and helpful and truly cared about the individual experience of each guest. I really appreciated the <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">extra touches of afternoon deliveries of Thai sweets and handwritten notes</span> from the Housekeeping Team, as well as a full pillow menu to ensure a sound night’s sleep. I think – with just a few minor tweaks – the Anantara Si Kao could be a supremely luxurious resort and I look forward to seeing it’s development over the next couple of years.</div>
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There are<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> plenty of Thai and western options</span> available at the resort’s two restaurants and pool bars. Every morning started at the Anantara Si Kao with an enormous buffet breakfast; brimming with an extensive assortment of pastries, cooked food, juices, teas and coffees. The hotel accommodated dietary requirements well and catered for all sorts of tastes and restrictions, offering both healthy and indulgent options.</div>
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For lunch and dinner, my absolute favourite foodie find was The Beach House restaurant which served up authentic Thai fare – the <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">beef Masaman curry and fresh fish</span> were absolutely outstanding. For a more romantic affair, we headed upstairs to sample the Italian fine dining offerings at Acqua, perched stunningly on the terrace of the hotel, overlooking the water. The <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Tom Yum Risotto</span> is a must-try, <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">trust me</em>!</div>
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The resort is over an hour’s drive from Krabi airport and is quite isolated. However, there were plenty of activities and excursions on offer that kept us entertained. Guests can avail of c<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">omplimentary yoga, Thai boxing, water aerobics, basketball and tennis facilities</span> and a kid’s club. For something slightly less strenuous, you can relax in the spa or, lounge by one of the two pools on site. There is a separate shaded pool for children under 12 which is a fantastic option for families and leaves the other pool peaceful for couples and singles.</div>
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There is a daily boat shuttle to the Anantara Si Koa’s private beach club, built on the powdery white sands of Koh Kraden, just about 20 minutes away from the mainland. Koh Kraden is total tropical island paradise and we spent the day <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">snorkelling and swimming in balmy waters</span> before a long, leisurely lunch. The hotel provided a huge range of excursions to Trang town to sample local dim sum and to various outlying islands and caves, as well as <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">cooking classes and entertainment options</span>. We also took <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">kayaks into the nearby mangroves</span> and paddled around for hours in search of the wonderful wildlife that inhabits the area.</div>
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The Anantara Si Kao is certainly not Party Central but, it’s not trying to be. If you’re in the mood to escape the madness and switch off for a couple of days – cocktail in hand – this is a stellar option. For the stunning surroundings, super service and wealth of facilities, the rates are reasonable, in my opinion. The location would also be a fantastic space to host a team building event or off site, and the hotel regularly caters for such corporate events. With the <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">short, direct flight from HK to Krabi</span>, it’s easier than ever to explore the hidden gem of The Andaman Sea.</div>
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Room rates vary according to seasonal demand but presently, a standard deluxe double including breakfast will set you back approximately $1400 per room, per night. There are numerous deals available on the hotel’s website too.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Anantara Si Kao</span>, 198-199 Moo5, Had Pak Meng – Changlang Road, Changlang Beach, Maifad, Sikao, Trang, 92150, Thailand, +66 75 205 888, <a href="http://sikao.anantara.com/?_ga=1.157260531.915800887.1479874439" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.25s linear; box-sizing: inherit; color: #ff0078; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s linear;">www.sikao.anantara.com</a></em></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">The </span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Lobby Lounge at the InterContinental </strong><span style="background-color: white;">is 'the' place for cocktails, where every mover and shaker can be seen sipping effortlessly on something fabulous. Set against the iconic backdrop of Victoria Harbour and </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">that</em><span style="background-color: white;"> skyline, this Hong Kong classic has got a whole lot of wow factor. </span></div>
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To compliment the splendour of the surroundings, the InterContinental has just launched an extensive <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">new cocktail and appetiser menu in the Lobby Lounge</strong> that is reflective of the dynamic and compelling energy of HK itself. Despite the fact that the hotel is situated in busy TST, the Lobby Lounge still manages to retain an ambience of chic, old Hollywood glamour that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the city.</div>
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With <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">seven alcoholic cocktails and five non-alcoholic varieties</strong>, there is something for everyone on this long list of creations. While I do love an old reliable, I often find drink menus repetitive, and it can be difficult to discover innovative mixology. Rest assured that the curators at the Lobby Lounge have blended these beverages with a great splash of creative thought – there's not a cosmo or mai tai in sight! The elements of each drink – from the name to the ingredients – are intrinsically linked to <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">aspects of local history and culture</strong>, taking the diner through a snapshot of storytelling with every sip. </div>
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One of my favourites was the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">New Territories</strong>, a refreshing blend of gin, tonic, citrus, cucumber and bitter melon – a contemporary interpretation of a standard G and T. This would be ideal for cooling off during the summer season or as a light aperitif before dinner. On that note, <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tea Time</strong>, inspired by the <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">bo lo bao</em> (pineapple bun), also had a tropical tang of buttered rum, pineapple, local honey and citrus. I was apprehensive that this could be a little too sickly, but it turned out to be the perfect sweet treat. For a different flavour, I loved the spicy, heady notes in <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">From Condiment to Confection</strong>, a mix of bourbon, citrus, local honey, ginger and bitters; this is a great winter warmer for the colder snap. </div>
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The <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">appetisers </strong>that accompany these indulgent cocktails are a combination of festive features for the Lunar New Year (say hello to the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">best turnip cake ever</strong>) and firm favourites like the<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> breadcrumbed fish and chips</strong> and the scrumptious <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Wagyu beef balls</strong>. It was the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">chilli plate</strong> that – quite literally – tickled my taste buds, though, as the snack selection ranged from one to five on the spice-ometer. For those a little shy of spice, the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">chilli cheese nuggets</strong> and <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">stuffed jalapeños</strong> pack just the right amount of punch. If you're feeling like a bit more fire, the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">crispy octopus with piri-piri mayo</strong> and <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">king prawns with chorizo</strong> are unforgettable. </div>
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The Lobby Lounge features<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> live entertainment nightly</strong> from 6pm–12:30am, with one of Asia's leading jazz singers, Jennifer Parlor, performing every Thursday from 9:45–11:45pm. With this sublime soundtrack, this is the only place to marvel at the harbour light show or simply enjoy an #852TAIL with a view. </div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.01rem;">We’re so lucky to live in Hong Kong where travel is often cheap, accessible and beautiful destinations are just a hop, step and a leap away. And with so many public holidays to take advantage of, I am perpetually planning our next adventure, while also trying to squeeze in long-haul trips to Ireland and the UK to keep the families happy! On top of all the fun stuff; work commitments mean that we’re expected to travel mid-week – sometimes at short notice – while still staying on our A-Game in the office.</span></div>
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While it may seem like a ‘First World Problem’; <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">with the constant cycle of jet setting, comes the dreaded travel hangover that is jet lag</span>. It affects me differently each time I transit through time zones and can linger for days or weeks as I welcome 3am, staring at the ceiling, ready to raid the fridge for pasta.</div>
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While it’s not realistic to completely avoid the pitfalls of jet lag, I have put together my <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">top tips to minimise the strain on your mind and body,</span> and make the whole experience of globetrotting much more bearable!</div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.01rem;">If your trip is planned well in advance, it’s always an advantage to gradually introduce your body to the new time zone. Shifting your daily regimes by a few hours can really help you to sync with your destination. As soon as you board the flight,</span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.01rem;"> set your watch and electronics to the local destination time</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01rem;">. Many of us let our tummies dictate our eating habits when we arrive at a far flung place (</span><em style="box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.01rem;">show of hands for anyone who has ever dug into a tub of ice cream in the middle of the night on vaycay?</em><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01rem;">). However, jet lag interferes with bodily processes and sunlight, and sleeping and eating at the right time for your environment stimulates them to function orderly again. Squeezing in some </span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.01rem;">gentle exercise during daylight hours</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.01rem;"> should also help to tire you out and have you ready to hit the pillow at a regular time.</span></div>
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Have <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">a nutritious, filling meal pre-flight and eat lightly during air time</span> – arriving hungry will encourage you to get into the rhythm of the local journeys-end and this will also aid digestion which can become sluggish mid-air.</div>
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Try to <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">resist overdoing it on the wine or champagne</span> and remember the golden rule: one on the ground is worth two in the air! A glass or two is a lovely treat and should be enough to help you nod off on a night time flight but limit it to that unless you want to wake up with jet lag and a hangover. <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">So</em> not a good look. Drinking <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">at least two litres of water in flight will keep you hydrated</span> and help you to feel fresh on arrival.</div>
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You don’t have to be in business class to spoil yourself mid-air. Even if you’re squeezed into a tiny seat on a budget airline,<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> travelling with a collection of your favourite products sets you up to look and feel fantastic</span> as soon as you step out onto the tarmac. I make sure to have a little bag of mini products ready at all times that I can chuck into my carry case and rest assured that I will be fresh throughout the journey and feel the benefit on arrival.</div>
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Hydration is key – I advise to go sans slap for any flight over five hours – and make sure to<span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> pack comfy clothes to maximise relaxation</span>. Remember to carry <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">a nourishing face wash to use on board</span>, or when you reach your destination, to kick-start the day or prime your skin for a good night’s sleep.</div>
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If you are lucky enough to travel business class with Virgin Atlantic, we highly recommend sleeping in the sky with their <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">bespoke aromatherapy package, full of gorgeous “de Mamiel” and “This Works” beauty products</span>. Each passenger will be gifted with a variety of perfectly blended oils and a selection relaxation techniques to aid sleep and banish jetlag. The packages are tailored for day and evening flights and my personal winner is the divine Deep Sleep Pillow Spray from “This Works” – a couple of spritzes of this lavender and camomile blend had me sleeping soundly after drifting off to a range of on board mindfulness films designed by ‘Headspace”.</div>
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Trust me, I’m all for nipping into one of the many massage spots for a cheap and cheerful foot rub, but after indulging in the utter opulence of the Four Seasons Spa, I am completely converted to their signature treatments and incomparable client care. After reading about their jet lag solution massage package, I was intrigued to see if it could ease the impact of frequent travel or relieve some of the stresses that come with living in a frenetic city like Hong Kong!</div>
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After a consultation process, guests are led to <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">a warm footbath where camomile and red wine</span> (<em style="box-sizing: inherit;">yep, you read that right!)</em> are used to cleanse your feet and prepare your skin for massage. The therapy is split into two ninety-minute parts: awakening in the morning with <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">a mint and Tahitian sand scrub</span> and an invigorating massage and returning in the evening to unwind with a tension-melting massage performed with a <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">rich chamomile cream and a snug heated body wrap</span>. Each and every detail at the Four Seasons is absolutely on point: from the expansive facilities that clients can avail of, to the magnificent surroundings of the massage rooms, to the personalised attention from the expert staff.</div>
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My body and mind had a profoundly positive reaction immediately after each session; <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">emerging energised and reinvigorated</span> after the awakening treatment and strolling home blissfully tranquil after the evening massage. I would readily recommend this for frequent fliers, overloaded girl bosses or anyone on the market for a few hours of sublime self-care. It is certainly one way to get your sleep back on track with lavish luxury.</div>
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With these tips in mind, I urge you to go forth and book another break to try them out for yourself – <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">ya, like you needed an excuse</em>!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17537515793837673647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411829144532368907.post-92043081050553762232016-12-18T11:32:00.001+08:002016-12-18T11:32:14.751+08:00Sponge: Mobile Beauty Service for HK's Lively Ladies <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span lang="EN-GB">It’s almost December and our calendars are filling up with festive invitations, faster than you can say “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Father Christmas</i>”. We’ve got it all going on: from office parties, to seasonal socials and family obligations. Oh, and we also have to hold down those day jobs to fund these frolics! Ladies - it’s a lot - <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I hear you</i>. With so much to think about, Diane Younes and her Sponge team have popped up at the perfect time to launch the city’s slickest at-home hair and makeup service, to help us look and feel fabulous for any occasion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Diane herself is the most impressive advert for Sponge, as she arrived to our meeting with meticulous makeup and her hair in a chic chignon. Her drive and determination is infectious and her personal connection to the brand is evident in every element of Sponge. She is the epitome of a #girlboss - after leaving behind her corporate number in New York to move to HK - where she discovered that we were missing the effective, efficient and economical beauty services synonymous with NYC. Cue some serious hustle and the birth of Sponge, which offers women an extensive range of hair and makeup looks in your home, office or, anywhere that is convenient for you; all you need is a flat surface and a plug – genius!</div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">The whole process is a pleasure; start by choosing your desired looks from the website and locking in your preferred appointment slot. I decided to go for The Weekender hair which promised cool waves and an undone look and The Influencer makeup: a smoky eye, contoured cheek bones and a neutral lip. I was clearly going for Gisele vibes and while I, unfortunately, did not transform into an Amazonian Goddess (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">sob</i>), I did feel super swish and pampered after my session! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The only thing I was slightly apprehensive about was inviting people into my home to complete this service. Undergoing beauty treatments can be a personal and intimate experience – especially in a HK sized apartment – so you really need to have the right personalities to make sure it doesn’t get awkward. Don’t sweat it though, Diane is a step ahead and has assembled a Sponge squad who are talented, warm and friendly; a joy to welcome into your private space. I was lucky enough to have two ladies who were pleasant but professional, punctual and prompt – everything took just under an hour and we even had time for a sign along to Britney’s greatest hits. Yep, those girls rocked!</div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was really pleased with my finished looks and so impressed by the ease and affordability of the service. Everything at Sponge is customisable and after chatting with my stylists, I was able to create an individual look that I was fully satisfied with – all while lounging in my living room. This is definitely something I can see myself getting hooked on so, I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">may</i> need to ask Santa for some Sponge vouchers in my stocking this year! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Appointments can be booked anything from two hours to one month in advance, with prices from HK$330 to HK$440 for hair and HK$440 to HK$550 for makeup. Eyelash extensions are also available and you can avail of a HK$50 discount off your first appointment, when you enter the promotion code “FIRST50” at checkout. Happy pampering and here’s to a new way of doing beauty in HK! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17537515793837673647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411829144532368907.post-34355887180534239502016-12-18T11:25:00.000+08:002016-12-18T11:25:28.818+08:00The Service 1921 Restaurant & Bar - Chiang Mai<br />
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The restaurant is set in the grounds of the Anantara Hotel, which introduces the stunning scene for the most sublime dining experience that is to come. Everything about the hotel staff, gardens and setting on the Ping River is perfectly in tandem and effortlessly and consistently ties together the key ingredients of great culinary adventure, slick customer service, delectable food and sensational surroundings. The alluring atmosphere of mystery and intrigue is present from the moment one steps inside The Service 1921.</div>
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We began our experience in the bar and were immediately immersed in the historical artefacts on show. The colonial house originally opened as the British Consulate in 1921 and welcomed a constant stream of high-profile and compelling visitors. The Service 1921 has preserved and reinvented the sentiment of this colonial era in an eccentric and fictitious revival of the British government’s secret intelligence service. We spent the beginning of our evening fascinated and discussing the photos of enigmatic spies while sipping on cocktails concocted by the in-house <span style="background-color: white;">mixologist. The drinks menu is extensive, and there is something for everyone on the list of these inspired creations, but I particularly recommend The British Consulate or Tea Time for a different and delicious aperitif.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></div>
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We continued upstairs to the restaurant, which did not disappoint with its dark, dramatic interiors, full of subtle twists and turns seducing us back into the Roaring 20s. We were treated to a jaunt in the Interrogation Room and found a secret door in the library wall leading to the private dining area, decorated with old-time filing cabinets and complex maps detailing the British colony. These features were so novel and fun and truly added an extra dimension to our evening. </div>
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The menu at The Service 1921 is a beautiful blend of contemporary Thai, Chinese Sichuan and Vietnamese dishes, created by expert chefs from each region. It's obvious that the freshest, most fragrant ingredients are carefully selected, and we savoured every exquisite mouthful. I am often hesitant when such a variety of fare is offered and worry that the quality of the food may suffer, but this is absolutely not the case at The Service 1921. I can wholeheartedly recommend everything from the tender beef and pomelo salads to the butter chicken curry and the spicy pork dumplings. I must also give a shout-out to the unforgettable chicken satay, the Chinese roast duck and the beef massaman curry. Let's just say that these guys know how to do flawless fusion and execute it with precision. For added individuality, we washed the bountiful buffet down with a local Thai wine and a chat with the most cordial and accommodating staff that we encountered during our entire trip. </div>
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After our incredible night, we knew that we wanted to return to the Anantara the following day and decided to indulge in the decadent afternoon tea, served riverside. We met with the pastry chef, as well as the executive chef (fresh off the plane from Peru!), who talked us through the sweet and savoury sensations on offer. We chose the perfect ending to the trip by relaxing in the lush greenery and sampling the refined crumbly pastries and boutique desserts, alongside crisp glasses of Prosecco. </div>
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While I hope that I have done the resort and the restaurant justice, nothing could beat experiencing both for oneself. Thankfully, Chiang Mai is such a short flight from Hong Kong, and not only will I be returning on my next visit there, I might just have to plan my next trip around revisiting my new favourite hotel destination. If it sounds like I'm gushing about it, it's even better in reality: trust me!</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Service 1921 Restaurant & Bar, Anantara Chiang Mai, 123–123/1 Charoen Prathet Road, Changklan, Muang, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand, +66 53 253 333 </em></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17537515793837673647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411829144532368907.post-60828912344899737912016-12-10T17:27:00.000+08:002016-12-10T17:27:09.858+08:00T'ang Court Launches Lavish Lunar New Year Menu<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
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There's no denying that time flies – especially in this fabulously frenetic city where the celebrations last all year long. So it's not surprising that Chinese New Year menus have already been perfectly prepped by HK's hottest spots, to ensure that eager diners can book well in advance to avoid disappointment. With this festive spirit in mind, I can't think of a better place to step back in time to China's Golden Age than T'ang Court in the Langham Hotel, which serves up authentic Cantonese cuisine along with exquisite presentation and supreme service. </div>
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Since 2009, T'ang Court has been recognised by industry heavyweights like The Michelin Guide, Forbes Travel Guide and Elite Traveler and has impressively maintained its prestigious reputation as one of the most credible and opulent venues to indulge in local fare in the city. The kitchen is led by veteran chef Kwong Wai Keung, who continues to re-invent Cantonese delicacies with elegance and innovation whilst remaining diligently deferential to the ornate attributes of China's Golden Era. The T'ang Court team have crafted a <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">stellar menu</strong> to celebrate Chinese taste and tradition, perfect for <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">ringing in CNY</strong> with a close group of friends or family in a charming environment.</div>
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From the moment you step inside T'ang Court, diners can expect to wonder at the classic, lavish furnishings where reds, golds and velvets create an atmosphere of luxury and exclusivity while long, heavy drapes maximise privacy for the ultimate individual dining experience. There are also several stunning private function rooms featuring dark mahoganies and traditional accessories that pay homage to the T'ang Dynasty. There are endless choices in HK, but for me, this is the perfect place to get lost in time immemorial.</div>
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The menu is a collective triumph of old favourites such as a scrumptious <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">scallop and shrimp dim sum </strong>combination, decadent <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">black truffle dumplings </strong>and crispy, golden-fried <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">taro puffs</strong> packed full of fresh, flavourful seafood and adorned with colourful flowers. Following this came light and fluffy <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">pan-fried rice flour rolls</strong>, served with homemade XO sauce that broke up the glutinous texture of the rolls with a fiery kick. I would highly recommend enjoying these dishes with a cold glass of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut, on the expert advice of T'ang Court's sommelier. </div>
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Another standout was the<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> baked fresh lobster with mozzarella cheese and a creamy Portuguese sauce</strong>, alongside a cool white Burgundy wine that enhanced the deep flavours and tender texture of the lobster. Staying on the seafood theme, the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">sautéed prawns</strong> arrived surrounded by asparagus, crunchy, caramelised walnuts and mixed peppers, together with a light and airy 2014 rosé. Meat lovers will be kept happy with the succulent <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">stir-fried diced lamb</strong> with mixed mushrooms and onion, ideally served with a warming Shiraz. </div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', cwTeXHei, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">To make sure that T'ang Court has all bases covered, I specially requested some </span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', cwTeXHei, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">vegetarian options</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', cwTeXHei, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> and can promise any veggies out there that you will be fully catered for at T'ang Court. I often find Cantonese vegetarian options bland and uninspiring, but this was certainly not the case after tasting the unique menu full of meatless choices that were fun and tasty. Everything from the ingredients to the presentation was prepared with equal consideration and effort, ensuring that anyone with special dietary requirements would feel just as included in the extraordinary experience of dining at T'ang Court. This is a true testament to the team's commitment to consistently producing award-winning culinary masterpieces. </span></div>
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As with all fine dining options, T'ang Court sits at the higher end of the price scale, but if it's splendour, satisfaction and sophistication you're after, this one will certainly give you a lot of bang for your buck.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', cwTeXHei, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">With the Silly Season well and truly upon us, there are so many options for a festive feast that it can sometimes leave us spoilt for choice. When it comes to Christmas fare, we want all the classics – like turkey and cranberry sauce – but with a contemporary twist to keep us interested. A tall order indeed.</span><em style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', cwTeXHei, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', cwTeXHei, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Enter Cova Hong Kong: the Milanese patisserie and restaurant steeped in Italian cuisine and culture, established here since 1998.</span></div>
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I was well aware of Cova's renowned reputation for producing classic Italian delicacies, so I was intrigued to discover the tantalising treats on offer this December. </div>
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First off: Cova in Lee Garden One, Causeway Bay, sets the seasonal scene like no other venue. Don't be deceived by the outward appearance of the coffee shop and patisserie; there's so much more to this place than sinfully delicious cakes and coffee. Behind lies a treasure trove of luxurious dining rooms and private party spaces. My personal favourite room reminded me of a homely sitting area, complete with a decorated Christmas tree and huge fireplace that I was assured can be lit to create a cosy, intimate atmosphere for the ultimate merry dinner party. Cova manages to offer the diner fine foods coupled with home comforts with grace and ease. </div>
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The Christmas selection is a conceptual mix of antipasti, homemade pasta and turkey with a twist, culminating in the age-old Italian masterpiece of panettone with homemade gelato. I mean, you really are a Grinch if you're not feeling the Santa Claus vibes after this. There are a number of set menus available at the various Cova locations, and I was lucky enough to sample the very best of their eclectic 2016 assortment. </div>
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To begin, Cova offers a <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">creamy panna cotta with subtle flavours of burrata </span>and a tangy mayo, topped with chunky helpings of lobster. Next, you can tuck into <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">handmade ravioli filled with oxtail, chocolate powder and seasonal truffle</span> – hey, if you can't be decadent at Christmas, when can you? </div>
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Following this was the star of the show:<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> turkey roulade stuffed with pork sausage</span> on a bed of lentils, creamed chestnut and a balsamic plum sauce. The turkey was tender and juicy, the pork bursting with intense flavour. It tasted like something straight out of Mama's kitchen (if your mama is a Michelin-starred chef, that is!). </div>
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The last course was a<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> playful concoction of the Italian classic dessert panettone</span>, packed with <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">layers of sweet gelato</span>, topped with red fruits and dripping in a light custard. My local source (the fabulous F&B director, Daniele) informed me that most Italian families can get through two loaves of panettone a day over the Christmas period, and it can be enjoyed with everything from coffee to wine – now, that's my kind of pudding! </div>
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Cova offers an ample choice of <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">set lunch and dinner menus</strong> that, depending on your preferred location, <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">start at $388 per person</strong>. If you don't get a chance to check out Cova's Christmas extravaganza, you can order one of their <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">custom hampers</strong> or incredible cakes to add some seasonal sparkle to your kitchen this year. Oh, and as 31 December rapidly approaches, gather some friends and family and pop along to their amazing – and relatively affordable – <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">New Year's Eve bash</strong> for an eight-course menu, two glasses of Moet & Chandon and live entertainment – all for <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">$1,188 per person. </strong>Now <u style="box-sizing: border-box;">that's</u><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> amore</em>! </div>
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When I think of the Four Seasons, I envisage luxury, elegance and guaranteed customer satisfaction. One of the most impressive elements of this global brand is their ability to consistently deliver the highest standards to guests in every corner of the world. The Chiang Mai retreat is, unsurprisingly, no different and stands as a chic hideaway, set on a working rice farm about a 40-minute drive from the city centre. While the distance may be off-putting to certain travellers, if you're looking for total tranquility, serenity, sensational surroundings and the most meticulous attention to detail, this is the resort for you. </div>
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While I could go on and on <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">and on</em> about the beautiful hotel and top-quality service, one new addition to their events calendar recently grabbed my attention as something novel and entertaining. The <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai</strong> have reinvented the ordinary dining experience on the hotel grounds and introduced their <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">signature Moveable Feast: a dine-around concept featuring four unique themes, foods and wines. </strong>The delicious expedition covers different venues of the resort, with guests whizzed off to the next location via golf cart.</div>
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Kicking off at the enchanting Orchid Garden, visitors can enjoy an aperitif, canapés and a live instrumental jazz trio, which really enhances the romantic feel of the resort. </div>
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The next stop will take you to the spectacular Residence Villa for some lobster gnocchi, homemade goat's cheese and fresh Normandy oysters served with Buddha finger fruit. While the food and wine pairing was absolutely sublime, it was the villa (complete with private pool and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">the </em>most enormous bathtub!) that I really fell for – serious #hotelroomgoals. </div>
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Continuing on to the Cocktail Lawn by the rice fields, you can sample some very fine boutique Australian wines and engage in the interactive live pasta and grill stations, where the team of chefs are ready and waiting to chat through their latest creations. This is all set to the background music of a live aboriginal didgeridoo performance to truly amp up the ethereal elements of the celebration. </div>
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The Moveable Feast is priced at <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">THB2,500 per person (approximately HK$545) </strong>and is open to guests of the hotel and passing visitors. </div>
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After recently celebrating a milestone birthday, I promised myself that this would be my year of wine education and promptly took myself off to Napa Valley to get schooled up – <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">any </em>excuse! So, when the invitation to the 40th anniversary celebrations of Chile's Marques de Casa Concha popped up, I was intrigued to find out more about their famed Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest of the vintage vino selection.</div>
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The big bash was hosted at the Grand Hyatt in Wanchai, where Salon III was transformed into a dimly lit gothic grotto, filled with perfectly placed gold-accented decorations and captivating artwork. Stepping into the venue felt truly exclusive, and the room was filled with wine enthusiasts who were thirsty to taste the varieties on offer and hungry for the food-pairing selections, prepared by three-Michelin-starred chef Bruno Menard of Singapore. The animated atmosphere was accentuated by the live band who piped jazz music and soft acoustics around the space all evening. </div>
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Guests were treated to introductory speeches from award-winning winemaker Marcelo Papa and Chef Menard, who both set the scene for the sensory sensations that were to come. Marcelo took us through the dynamic, energetic and evolutionary history of Marques de Casa Concha, as well as some fascinating features of the winemaking process in the extreme valleys of the Limarí and Bío-Bío provinces of Chile. Chef Menard spoke about the importance of specialist food and wine combinations and gave an insight into the innovative creations that would complement the wines. </div>
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We kicked off with one of my personal favourites: shrimp ceviche topped with orange and passion fruit coulis, served with a glass of crisp 2014 Chardonnay. This duo was an impeccable blend of tart, fresh and light flavours, with just the right amount of acidity and sweetness.</div>
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Following this was a slice of seared salmon on a bed of beetroot tartare to go with the 2013 Pinot Noir. The Pinot was my winner out of the reds – full of zingy notes of cranberry and raspberry with a classic yet contemporary consistency. This salmon snack was mouth-watering and had me going back for seconds.</div>
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For something extraordinary and exceptional, Chef Menard created a conceptual mix of foie gras and nougat, seasoned with Peruvian chocolate and fig chutney. I must admit that I was slightly sceptical at this choice to accompany the 2014 Carmenère, but one bite of this culinary artistry instantly changed my mind. Sipping on the Carmenère whilst eating this was a special experience and brought out the intense and complex flavours of the foie gras and nougat sliver. </div>
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Sadly, it was almost time to finish the tasting extravaganza, but the best was certainly saved for last as we savoured the 2013 Merlot with a slice of tender, orange-glazed duck breast dripping in a miso and fruit-based sauce. The duck melted in the mouth, and the interesting aftertaste from the fruit and miso left the palate prepared for the rich composition of the Merlot. </div>
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Members of the Concha y Toro team were present during the celebrations, and both Chef Menard and Marcelo happily mixed and chatted with guests. I was told that they are extremely busy in the Asian markets, with Japan being the biggest source of their exports. Needless to say, they were more than impressed by both the Hong Kong wine scene and the unique blend of East meets West that the city has to offer.</div>
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Luckily, Marques de Casa Concha wines are available for purchase in HK and Summergate Fine Wines and Spirits (www.summergate.com) are the exclusive importer for Concha y Toro. I thoroughly enjoyed the wines and was inspired by the story of their timeless heritage. I <em style="background-color: #f1f1f1; box-sizing: border-box;">may </em>have already signed up for a couple of cases to welcome the Silly Season in style!</div>
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Tucked away on Third Street, Fish
School is one of the latest eateries à la mode to hit Sai Ying Pun. French-trained
chef, David Lai, spearheads this eclectic fish specialty joint, with an
emphasis on local catch and culture and a focus on fresh, seasonal and organic ingredients.
As the brainchild of Yenn Wong (the restauranteur behind gems like 22 Ships,
Chachawan and Aberdeen Street Social), my expectations were set suitable high
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Finding Fish School was a
challenge, but as soon as I stumbled upon the right spot, I was instantly
enthralled by the urban feel of the location. It struck me almost as a Mediterranean
tavern - with exposed brick walls and fairy lights adorning the outside of the
restaurant. Inside, the cozy ambiance didn’t disappoint with fun touches like
fish tanks and open kitchen tables to entertain diners. Luckily, we had prime
seats, and were able to observe our food being skillfully prepared right in
front of us. The lively and animated vibe of this place makes it ideal for a
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The service at Fish School was
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overly intrusive on the table. Our server was most knowledgeable about the food
and beverage menu and explained each one of our seven courses effortlessly, as
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Fish School’s vision is to pay
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presentation. This aim is achieved fluently with a gorgeous variety of
tapas-style portions that are both appetizing and aesthetically pleasing (hello,
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the crispy, oyster croquettes with tangy and spicy yuzo mayo, the
complimentarily cool Hamachi Crudo with cucumber and plum and the marinated raw
crab and sea urchin rice. The fluffy, wild sea mullet was unforgettable; swimming
in the most intriguing combination of ginger milk and preserved mustard root. Meat
lovers are not neglected at Fish School either, and can chow down on the
scintillating wagyu beef, or wagyu tartare, with fermented mushroom and mustard
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The Hong Kong dining scene is a rapid revolving door, with new joints opening and closing faster than you can say “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">cheque, please</i>!”. While this provides plenty of opportunity to frequent a new restaurant every other week, it’s also comforting to know that some HK staples are alive, well and at their very best. Enter 22 Ships: the creation of Gordon Ramsay protégé Jason Atherton, that has been a Hongkers hit for over four years and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">still</i> has people queuing on the daily to bag a seat at the hottest table in The Wanch. Top tip: those in the know - and who call this spot their regular - simply call it “Ships”, donchaknow!</div>
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We arrived to treat our taste buds to some of the new additions to the menu, and the 35-seat venue was packed and buzzing with the vivacious chit-chat of hungry diners. The atmosphere at Ships is electric, with the clanging of small plates of perfectly proportioned tapas and chilled glasses of crisp wine adding to the hectic soundtrack of the venue. If you’re in the mood for an aloof, reserved dinner date then Ships is not The One. However, if it’s energy and entertainment you’re after, thrown in with some seriously divine dishes, then step right up to a high stool at this animated - and at times boisterous - bistro!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The team at Ships prepare each dish freshly in the open kitchen; sprinkling ferocious passion on every aspect of their menu. Head Chef, Aaron Gillespie, was a breath of fresh air as he detailed each offering with optimum pride and enthusiasm. His infectious nature worked a treat and we were bursting with excitement to delve into some stellar staples and new choices. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m already looking forward to my next visit to Ships to unwind with the casual and social way of eating. It’s easy to hop on the latest bandwagon but, it’s worth bearing in mind that this place is an oldie, but a goodie. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Original article appeared on Sassy Hong Kong<br />
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http://www.sassyhongkong.com/eat-drink-22-ships-new-menu/<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Just when I think I have exhausted everything that Hong Kong has to
offer, another alluring aspect of this captivating city is revealed to me. It
really grates on me when people say that Hongkers is just another concrete
jungle because, there is so much more to it than Soho and shopping malls.
Whether you’re seeking out some space on the outlying islands, longing for luscious
greenery, or craving the serenity of open water, it’s so easy to step out of
the rat race and explore the tranquillity that is right on our doorstep.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Hello Hong Kong presents the perfect opportunity to make this happen
with their latest bespoke boat tour - which offers passengers the chance to
sail on a pristine 55 foot motor yacht from Victoria Harbour to Stanley. The
difference between this experience and any other junk boat trip, is the opportunity
to learn all about the history and evolution of Hong Kong along the way. The Hong
Kong by Sea Tour kicked off at 9am from a pick-up point in Causeway Bay, where
I boarded the May Oui, kicked off my shoes and nestled in top deck - all in the
name of research. It’s a tough job, I know!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">The tour was led by the lovely, engaging and hilarious Laura
Blackhall, who has lived here for five years and has diligently done her
homework on all things Hong Kong: from real estate to the Opium Wars to
pirates! Laura was a superb leader and welcomed each one of her passengers with
ease and encouraged participation and interaction between all of us. From the
moment I stepped on board, I felt very well attended to and excited to embark
upon a contemporary and luxurious history lesson. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A special shout out must also go to Captain
Donald, who regaled us with thrilling tales of his years at sea which was
absolutely fascinating - this legend has certainly got a book or two in him!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">We started with a casual cruise to soak in
the colours and chaos of the sensational skyline; even after three years, I
never tire of marvelling at the sheer scale and magnitude of it. We then moved
down to the Container Port – the super hub that is ranked as the world’s fifth
busiest port. As we drifted among the enormous cargo ships, it felt like we had
been granted a backstage pass with special access to observe the trading
activity that has contributed considerably to the economic development of Hong
Kong. Laura provided us with just enough information; putting everything into
context in a coherent and relatable way, so it never felt like information
overload. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Moving along to Aberdeen Harbour, we
observed the floating restaurants and the floating village where the Tanka
people (or Boat People) live in traditional junk boats. It was during this section
of the tour that we heard more about how the opium trade led to Britain’s
colonisation of Hong Kong and the colourful backdrop was a prime location for
some spectacular selfies!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">We then journeyed south to Deep Water Bay
and Repulse Bay for a glance at some of the world’s most eye-wateringly
expensive real estate and listened intently to some juicy local celebrity
gossip. Laura did provide us with some top tips on potentially negotiating a
reduced rent (so long as you’re willing to stay in a seriously spooky
residence!) and the predominant influence of Feng Shui on local architectural
design. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I immensely enjoyed the Hong Kong by Sea
Tour and came away with a lot more knowledge about the history and commerce of
Hong Kong. However, I do feel that the cost of $975, per person, is too high.
There is no denying that the vessel and the tour guides are of supreme quality
but, I think in order to justify such a high price point, Hello Hong Kong
should consider providing passengers with some substantial food and beverage
options. At the moment, they offer very basic snacks and soft and alcoholic
beverages. Given that the tour runs from 9am to 1pm, I think the addition of a
variety of breakfast pastries, teas and coffees would be warmly welcomed. With
that in mind, if you are willing to splash the cash, or treat some of your
visiting friends and family, this is certainly a refreshing and novel and way
to spend a morning in the 852. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Original post appeared on Sassy Hong Kong</div>
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This October is the perfect time to reboot, rejuvenate and get Zen, as the Landmark Mandarin Oriental hosts the city’s first Naam Yoga weekend retreat, led by the renowned yogic pioneer, Anastasia Williams. Naam Yoga is hailed as a preventative and prescriptive practice, offering tools to help improve our physical and emotional health, increase our energy levels and explore our nutritional behaviours. Harmonyum Healing will also be available; described as a gentle form of bodywork that aims to connect our collective functions and lead us to peace and healing within ourselves. Now that’s what we call a staycation with a twist!</div>
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I have a movement background and a degree in modern dance. As part of my degree, I was introduced to yoga and instantaneously had a deeply emotional response to the practice. After training as a Pilates instructor, I delved into Ashtanga yoga, before moving to New York to study acting full-time. I then explored Kundalini yoga which I found really cathartic and awakening, fell in love with it and qualified as an instructor. After reading a book by Dr Joseph Michael Levry -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the founder of Naam Yoga - in New Mexico, the stars aligned, I met with him in New York and the course of my whole life changed. I abandoned the idea of moving to LA to pursue acting and was immediately hooked on Naam Yoga; Dr Levry’s classes and teachings blew my mind! I was the first person to take Naam Yoga to Australia and Bali and am now super excited to be the first person to bring it to Hong Kong and Macau in partnership with the Mandarin Oriental!<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are many ways to explain Naam Yoga but, from my own experience, we all have four forms: our physical, mental and emotional bodies, as well as our energy. Naam Yoga helps us to tie all of these together by realising the particular state we are in at any given moment. There is an integral intelligence in the work that helps us to tap into our own intelligence. The practice itself is not about headstands, handstands or tricks; it’s about getting to know yourself. There is a focus on movement in Naam Yoga, but also a huge emphasis on breath work and we work on a lot of different rhythms which stimulate our true nature during the sessions. Sound vibration is a main competent of Naam Yoga and we work to strengthen the vibrations within our students to help them to overcome challenges and stress and enter the thriving space which increases their effectiveness in life. There is a huge meditative quality throughout Naam Yoga to assist us in being present and aware in the moment. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Dr Levry inspired my pursuit of Naam Yoga and is still my greatest mentor and inspiration; I am immensely grateful to him for bringing the practice to me. I still travel overseas to immerse myself with him for a specific period of time and I continue to learn and develop with him. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Naam Yoga is extremely inclusive and flexible and can be modified for any body’s current limitations. We welcome all ages, abilities and genders – real men do yoga! Naam is extremely nourishing and is a very useful tool that enables mental and physical clarification and detoxification. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Naam Yoga is suitable for everyone; from the novice to the yoga expert and is an ongoing journey. The amazing thing about Naam is that it leads you to your weaknesses and changes everything after that for the better. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Harmonyum Healing is truly special. We work from the nape of the neck down to the sacrum using different pressures of touch, depending on the particular client and how they are feeling on the day. We use three levels in Harmonyum Healing; starting from level one to level three, to facilitate the process or, we can combine a couple of different levels. Harmonyum Healing can help with psychological, emotional or physical issues and many clients feel a state of peace after a session and feel positively altered. Harmonyum Healing takes a very gentle and loving approach to guiding each individual through the obstacles that they may be facing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t let “busyness” be an excuse and get in the way of trying them out. There are many tools and techniques that we teach in the retreats - or one-on-one sessions - that people can easily incorporate into their daily lives to make a massive difference. The biggest tip is to come with good attitude and an open and willing mind. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I was looking for a unique experience to make sure that Naam Yoga would be received in Hong Kong and Macau in the specialised way that it ought to be. It was divine guidance that led me to the Mandarin Oriental and I just went with it! Everyone at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental is invested in the importance of our work and creating the best possible environment for the retreats. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Urban Retreats will help people to change their perception to a more positive, confident and courageous outlook. It will empower them physically, mentally and emotionally through the nature of the practice. Everyone is going to feel more relaxed and think more clearly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will never be the same again, in the best possible way, and that level of thriving will never stop.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Harmonyum Healing and Naam Yoga are altering and awakening experiences. They are accumulative movements that help people to have their own realisations. It also helps us to stay humble and recognise our personal uniquenesses. Our breathing exercises can change your health and empower you with the tools for self-healing. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Yoga is not a performance style exercise and it’s not a competition, it’s a practice to get you closer to who you are and to remember who you are in the challenging moments of life. The societal pressure of becoming “better” is not the point of Naam Yoga and flexibility is not the measure of success – try not to be intimated by the perfect Instagram yogi shots of backward bends and downward dogs! I like to tell my students to put everything about the traditional yogic and meditative poses out of their heads, take a childlike approach to the practice and feel like they are simply making shapes. There is no wrong way of doing yoga or meditation; just show up, engage and that is enough. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Landmark Mandarin Oriental will host exclusive classes, one-on-one private therapy sessions and a weekend retreat package, led by Anastasia Williams. The two rejuvenating retreats, dedicated to “Vitality and Vibrancy in the Modern World” and “Courage, Confidence and Self-Love”, will be available from 7 to 9 October or 14 to 16 October. Each retreat will be limited to 16 persons and are priced at HKD7,895 + 10% service charge, including yogi lunches and morning smoothies. <o:p></o:p></div>
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http://www.sassyhongkong.com/wellness-staycation-landmark-mandarin-oriental-anastasia-williams-naam-yoga-hong-kong-macau/</div>
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All images courtesy of Anastasia Williams and the Mandarin Oriental. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17537515793837673647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411829144532368907.post-24599694993562221612016-11-06T16:59:00.000+08:002016-11-06T16:59:26.499+08:00Maya Café – Mediterranean Mezze in Sheung Wan<span style="text-align: justify;">With plenty of opportunity for overindulgence in HK, it was really refreshing to step into Maya Café for a fresh feast of raw, vegan and </span><span style="text-align: center;">gluten free</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> goodies. Having visited the Wan Chai restaurant before, I was super excited to try out the new </span><span style="text-align: center;">seven course</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> “Madame Butterfly” set menu at their Sheung Wan shop. I must admit that I was slightly apprehensive about dining solely on a slightly alternative menu and fully expected to need a cheeky burger pit-stop on the way home afterwards! Although some of the dishes left me slightly disappointed, I was pleasantly surprised by the level of creativity, </span><span style="text-align: center;">flavor</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> and nourishment of the Mediterranean mezze on offer.</span><div>
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Maya is beautifully and thoughtfully presented and radiates that crisp, cool Grecian vibe with modern, simplistic table settings and blue and white accents throughout the space. The restaurant, while small in size, still manages to create a chic ambiance for their customers to enjoy amidst the colourful chaos of Sheung Wan. The table service was fabulous and the Manager, Benny, was absolutely charming and extremely attentive which really added a personal touch to the dinging experience. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We kicked off our tasting with an entrée of assorted dips: guacamole, spicy cheze (a vegan variety of traditional chees) and “pinkito” – a special in-house secret recipe – and some flatbread to mop up the veggie goodness. This was a spectacular selection; the dips were the perfect consistency and full of sweet, sharp, contrasting flavours and the bread was wholesome and filling. Unfortunately, the next round of an organic Patagonian salad did nothing for me and I felt like I was just sifting through a board of tasteless leaves in the hopes of finding some of the other ingredients like fermented lentils and seaweed. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Maya pulled it out of the bag with their Vushi though (raw, veggie sushi <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">donchaknow</i>!) and I savoured every bite of the rolls full of spicy, south American-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>inspired fillings. Next we were treated to grilled Portobello mushroom and organic tofu skewers which were really delicious, tangy and sticky - with just a hint of smoky barbeque undertones. To accompany this, we each had a bowl of baked potato fries with a trio of dips: traditional chimichurri, no egg wasabi mayo and homemade mustard. Again, the dips were sensational - the wasabi mayo was the real stand out for me – but sadly our fries were served cold which took away from the entire side dish. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We moved to the final course with a pallet cleanser of Maracuja “nice cream” with fresh fruit and cacao nibs and a Dulce de Leche berry cheeze cake. These were both pleasant, healthy dessert options and, while it would be unfair to expect them to taste like a full-fat slab of American-style cheesecake, they certainly hit the sweet spot. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I would definitely return to Maya for lunch, or take advantage of their takeaway and home delivery services. The food is certainly something special - and healthy - and I applaud them for taking a different slant on the HK dinging scene. However, I did feel like the café’s setting in a shopping mall lacked the right ambiance for dinner time and it was a little too commercial for me. Although were happy to enjoy a leisurely dinner (and sip on the guilt-free organic, vegan wine) the service from the kitchen was also extremely slow which might be an issue for some people. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Before a recent trip to Shanghai, Mercato was a recurring recommendation and everyone urged me to sample the phenomenal dining delight during my stay. Situated at the historic Three on The Bund, the Italian bistro marries a luscious familial-style sharing menu, with farm-chic interior, and I vowed to return as soon possible. Thankfully, Mercato has finally arrived in Hong Kong; Michelin-star chef and renowned restaurant mogul, Jean Georges has given his menu a rigorous work out, to ensure that each dish lives up to his perfectionist standards, before being given the final seal of approval. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Mercato is set in an uber trendy, contemporary location and sits comfortably up on the eight floor of California Tower in LKF. This clashes wonderfully with the restaurant’s red brick exposed walls, industrious features and rustic woods. The space was designed by Neri & Hu, with sensual lighting by the legendary Hervé Descottes, who have collaborated to create a vibrant ambiance that is the personification of HK’s markets, streets and landscape. The open kitchen enhances the snug setting, where you can observe the chefs meticulously mastering and presenting each dish to a house of hungry diners. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The feature bar hosts an array of individually selected wines and spirits, but it was the cocktail list that immediately caught my eye – (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">nothing new there though</i>!). Mercato has taken an inspiring twist on old classics, with splashes of freshly muddled fruits and aromatics to funk up your pre-dinner tipple. Their Vodka Thyme Lemonade combines Absolut Citron Vodka, lemon and thyme for a zingy refresher that is a splendid way to cool down from the Honky humidity. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The menu is packed full of hearty helpings of Italian favourites – with Asian influences – all made with seasonal and local ingredients. We started with the spicy tuna tartare which was creamy, yet light – smothered in a soothing combination of avocado, cucumber and mint, with a kick of black olive and crispy puffed rice to balance the raw, rich tartare. We also sampled the lightly fried calamari, coated in a decadent batter and dipped in a tangy tomato and caper sauce.</div>
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I am of the opinion that true talent is showcased with elegant simplicity so, I sized up some homemade pasta to see if Mercato could step up and impress with an old reliable. I ordered spaghetti with fresh mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce and basil and was thrilled by the complexity of texture and flavour in a seemingly standard dish. Every mouthful was a surprise of sweet, zesty aroma - the quality of the ingredients was integral to this. The crispy beef short rib fell off the bone, dripping in a chili Chianti glaze and was another prime example of Jean Georges’ ability to eloquently couple Mediterranean and Asian delicacies. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Unsurprisingly, I was pretty full by this point and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">almost</i> turned down dessert however, one look at the goodies on offer led me to the sundae with salted caramel ice cream, candied peanuts and popcorn. Forget your old fashioned tall glass full of bottled sauce and whipped cream; this heavenly conception was full of interesting, contrasting bites of sweet and salty sensations. I will definitely be returning to Mercato and leaving room for this bad boy next time too!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The service was remarkable and we were treated to a chat with Head Chef, Anthony Burd to top off a fabulous evening. It’s very rare that a Michelin-star led establishment can make you feel like you’re at home in Mama’s kitchen, but that’s exactly what Jean Georges and his A-Team manage to effortlessly achieve. The added touch of mouth-watering food and complimentary cocktails means that Mercato HK is sure to become just as successful as its Shanghai sister. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In true Hongkers fashion, the weather seems to have turned – quite literally – overnight, which means tackling the city in a rather fiery 30+ degrees and 95% humidity, for the next few months. Oh, joy. Sadly, we can no seek solace in layers and light jackets (those few weeks in January were blissful, in that respect) and, ready or not, the summer bods are going to be on show for the foreseeable future. Whether you’re swapping your tailored suits for lighter office attire or, spending your weekends bikini-clad on board a junk, we all want to feel more confident in skimpier clothing.</div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">With this in mind, the usual dilemma looms: choosing a fitness regime that is effective, sustainable and suitable for your lifestyle. Oh, and fun! So, you can imagine my excitement when I heard about Turning Circles: a hoop dance fitness class that claims to deliver total body tone using a hoola hoop and whatever moves you’ve got in your repertoire! Now, I am certainly no Beyonce and am somewhat, er, challenged in the coordination department. Needless to say, I was a little dubious and slightly intimated by the prospect of shaking my thang in Tamar Park; in full view of commuters and evening runners. However, it definitely sounded like a better option than pounding the treadmill and trudging through squat and lunge series because, seriously, ain’t <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">nobody</i> got time for that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Turning Circles was founded by Emma Brown: an expert hooper and international yogi. Emma brought her love of hooping to HK and tapped into the community here to establish regular practice groups and meet-ups, before turning her passion project into a business. This girl’s got serious game! Emma caters for both adult and kid-friendly hooping sessions and is also available to perform and showcase her incredible skills at events. Trust me, this is something to see! Turning Circles can also create an exclusive program for a special occasion or gathering, which I slyly noted for my friend’s upcoming hen party. I think this would be a super fun way to let loose at your next girlie get together and make some room for treats and bubbles later on!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">The 60-minute class was the perfect balance of total body cardio, strength and core training as well as targeting flexibility, balance and stability. The nature of hooping is light, enjoyable and entertaining; it’s more about organic movement than strict choreography. With this in mind, it is so easy to underestimate this as an easy, flighty workout that is not worth getting kitted out for. I can safely say though that this is much harder than it looks and I certainly felt the burn in my core and shoulders the next day. Massive props to Emma and the more advanced hoopers in the class! The group setting was really motivating and we were all able to laugh at ourselves, which made everyone feel much more at ease with this alternative way of working out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">The setting of the class is sublime and the backdrop of the technicolour skyline adds to the magic of the Turning Circles experience. The evening felt dreamlike as we gaily danced around barefoot on the grass, turning and jumping through sparkly hoops and giggling like school kids. Afterwards, I felt totally revitalised and skipped happily home with an extra pep in my step. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Turning Circles offers a first trial class for just HK$100, as well as a number of different package options. If you prefer something a little more exotic, Turning Circles are partnering with Divine Light Yoga this summer to create their first Hoop and Yoga Retreat which offers one week of yoga and hoola hoop dance classes, accompanied by healthy food and great company, to fuel all of that activity. If you’re up for improving your creativity, concentration and coordination, we suggest booking tickets to experience love and laughter in the blissful location of Koh Samui. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">http://www.sassyhongkong.com/wellness-turning-circles-hoop-dance-hong-kong/ </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Traditionally, the beginning of the year is a healthy antidote to
the indulgent Christmas festivities and those new found resolutions are still going
strong come spring season. However, the party never stops in HK and there are
limited windows to detox in the city that celebrates New Year twice! Hello
hangovers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After feeling heavy and
lethargic for one Monday morning too many, I decided to get involved with the
latest health trend: juicing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a long
term devotee of the gorgeous goddesses at Genie Juicery, this was my first and
only choice for three days’ worth of green goodness to flush out those toxins
and give my body a chance to recuperate and rejuvenate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Typically, I am not a fan of fad diets or restrictive eating habits,
as I am convinced that they are unsustainable in the long-term. There was no
denying that I was in a food rut and my choices had become motivated by
convenience and compulsion, rather than consideration for my body’s needs. I
seriously needed to check myself, regroup and revaluate my lifestyle choices. A
juice cleanse appealed to me, particularly because I looked upon the process as
the perfect opportunity to kick start a healthier eating pattern and inspire a
more mindful attitude towards food preparation and consumption. Before my cleansing
crusade began, I had tried a wide variety of Genie goodies, so I knew that I
wasn’t going to be faced with bottles of bizarre brews. I can wholeheartedly
say that every juice I consumed was fresh, tasty and actually, quite a pleasure
to drink. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I must admit that I wasn’t entirely schooled up on exactly <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">why</i> it is more beneficial to drink
fruits and veggies. I turned to the Genie Bible (a comprehensive breakdown on
the benefits of nature) and I learned that fruits and veggies, in their raw
form, are super sources of vitamins, minerals and enzymes. The hype is real,
folks and I have heard that people who consistently drink raw, enzyme-rich
juices feel more energetic, have clearer skin, healthier hair and nails and
stronger resilience to infection. Sounds like all round #winning. And now, for
the sciencey bit: drunk in their juice form, these valuable nutrients pass
rapidly through the blood stream and are 100% absorbed by the body, because
there is no solid food ingested to get in the way of this process. I was
intrigued to try this myself and hopefully reap some of the rewards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">The week before Mission Detox, I had an extensive consultation with
the Genie gurus who analysed my lifestyle, schedule, work commitments and
personal taste buds. It was recommended that I try their newly released Wedding
Cleanse; a custom designed raw, vegan, gluten free and cold pressed blend of nourishing
delights. Although this cleanse is targeted at brides-to-be, the promise of
dewy skin, silky smooth hair, boosted metabolism and a flatter tummy is
something that all of us ladies covet and are striving to achieve. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">The Genie Wedding Cleanse consists of drinking eight juices per day,
for three consecutive days. Each morning, I received a cooler pack that
contained The Master, Bo Yo, Green Dream, Life Blood, Watermelon Chia Cooler,
Vitamin Sea, Crazy for Coconut and Sweet Dreams. I chose to swap out Watermelon
Chia Cooler for Garden Gnome, simply because of my own personal preference. My
request was absolutely no issue and I was thoroughly impressed by the
flexibility of the Genie gals and their paramount concern for the comfort and
care of the client. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Each bottle was conveniently labelled with a number, so it was clear
when to drink each juice. Totally hassle free. The Master was the perfect
replacement for my usual cup of steaming espresso and was just tart enough to
wake me up in the a.m. with a zing, before indulging in the luscious smoothie,
Bo Yo. Green Dream was the ideal pallet cleanser to make way for the most
surprisingly enjoyable addition of the lot: Life Blood. I say this because I
was foolishly prejudiced and decided that beetroot was not to my taste and therefore,
I would dislike this juice. Well, let’s just say that Genie showed me! It was
the perfect blend of sweet and sour, with a consistency just thick enough to
fill me up, yet still very easy to digest. The ultimate star of the show for me
was Sweet Dreams - a delectable vanilla almond milk to savour before bed time.
I genuinely looked forward to this all day long and tried extremely hard not to
gulp it down in one go! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">We’re all friends here so I’m not afraid to admit that I woke
feeling rather intimidated by the prospect of surviving on juice alone for the
next three days. An even more challenging Monday lay before me without the
comfort of my usual frothy coffee and refined sugar fix to ease the pain. As I
am clearly a sharer, I will also let you in on the day that I lost my psyllium
husk virginity, which was predictably awkward, embarrassing and messy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t add enough water to the husks (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">completely</i> my own fault) and started off
my first ever detox with what felt like a throat full of sawdust. #epicjuicingfail<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB">Otherwise, the morning went without a hitch and I was revelling in the
novelty of the juice varieties and excited to sample those that I hadn’t tried
before. As the afternoon approached, I felt slightly shaky and began to suffer
with a headache - due to the lack of coffee in my life. I knew that the
caffeine withdrawals would be brutal but, as I am prone to headaches in
general, this was the hardest part of the detox for me to deal with. To take my
mind off my pounding temples, I packed my lunch time juice and went for a
manicure. Any excuse, eh?!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB">Despite the amount of liquid I consumed, I still felt thirsty enough
to down two litres of water, hot lemon water and a peppermint tea, throughout
the day. I reflected on the amount of times that I eat when I am actually not
hungry at all or, just because it is a certain time of day. It was enlightening
to consider food in a different context and it was incredible how much I
started to appreciate the food that I usually take for granted. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I woke up before my alarm went off (which rarely happens!) and felt
alert and full of energy. I did some light yoga stretching before tucking into
The Master and pin pointed the juices that I was looking forward to later in
the day. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I felt fantastic and bright-eyed until late afternoon when the</span> dreaded headache took over. I avoided taking my usual dose of paracetamol, as I
thought it would interfere with the cleansing process and found alternative
ways to rid myself of the discomfort. This was such a useful exercise and I
will definitely be taking those techniques forward…step away from the medicine
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<span lang="EN-GB">During the detox, I never felt hungry as Genie has devised a genius
menu to cover all of our nutritional bases. Interestingly, I craved healthy
food and dreamt about a plate full of salmon and colourful veggies. One of my
favourite results of this detox was the increase in my confidence to try new
foods and I finally felt equipped to implement a real change in my dietary
choices. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">I literally sprang out of bed and felt like I could run the world,
Beyonce style. I decided that I was certainly going to incorporate juicing into
my routine - most likely as a healthy breakfast option. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">My skin broke out a little, which is completely normal and due to
all of those nasty toxins leaving the body. Thankfully, it was nothing a decent
concealer couldn’t fix, so I covered those bad boys up and skipped out to take
on the day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">One of the most thought provoking aspects of my juicing journey was
the realisation of just how much my eating patterns are determined by my
psychology. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I sit down to two burgers and six
beers a night, but I often eat and drink far more than I ever need to out of
greed, boredom and lack of preparation. I resolved to listen to my body more
carefully and fuel it with more organic and natural produce. The ability to
endure a lengthy cleanse is often a case of “mind over matter” and the fact
that I completed a successful detox has boosted my morale and given me the
drive to attempt other challenges in the future. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">This was the easiest day for me, perhaps partly because I knew the
end was nigh! I met a friend for a catch up and although I was momentarily
distracted by the syrupy coffees on offer, I stuck to a green tea and discussed
my experience with my pal, who happens to be an expert cleanser herself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">In my case, this experiment was absolutely not about losing weight
but I did track my lbs for the purposes of this diary. Over the course of three
days, I lost three pounds but - much more importantly - I felt light and
springy in that sickeningly smug and annoying way. Sorry! Everyone from my
husband, to friends, to colleagues complimented the positive shift in my
appearance which was just a lovely added bonus. I am totally converted to
juicing and I think it is a very healthy practice to do, periodically. At the
moment, I am planning to do this once every quarter, as I firmly believe in the
detoxifying benefits of cleansing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just
think about all of the alcohol, salt, sugar, caffeine and processed foods that
we expect our liver, kidneys and intestines to deal with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">every darn day</i>. It’s the least we can do. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17537515793837673647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411829144532368907.post-41746568582778251702014-10-28T17:46:00.000+08:002014-10-28T17:46:29.198+08:00Bringing the Yankee to Honky<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Last Saturday, the stars and stripes were out
in full force at the inaugural Great American Barbeque. With a huge variety of
food and beverage booths, a stage, a big screen and a dozens of picnic tables; the
event covered the outdoor space of The Podium in Cyberport. I was invited along
by Hush Up Events - who organised the showcase of American BBQ culture - to
celebrate the culinary diversity of the US’50 states. Keeping the promise of craft
beers, American wines and cheesecake in mind, I was excited to experience a unique day out. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BBQ Crew</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Upon arrival, I was struck by how welcoming the
large open space was and instantly felt like I was at a neighbourhood barbeque.
The 4,000 square metre venue was decorated colourfully and dotted with little
ones and grownups, milling around with hot dogs in hand. The atmosphere was buzzy
but not overwhelming and relaxed but not boring. The crowds were certainly
present but the queues moved quickly and there was table space for any of
those who didn’t feel like panning out, barefoot, on the grass. I think this
was a testament to the fantastic skills of the organisers who used wrist bands,
and vouchers to purchase food and beverages, to ensure that everyone had a
stress – free day. After I was presented with my tickets, I headed straight for
the food. Obviously. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Food, glorius food!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">I tucked in to the wide variety of BBQ
favourites on offer (for research purposes only, of course) and was
particularly impressed by the smoky beans, corn on the cob and mac ‘n’ cheese. I
also have in on very reliable authority (the husband) that the hamburgers and
jumbo hot dogs went down a treat. To sweeten the deal, I enjoyed one of the
tastiest baked cheesecakes in a long time and sampled the mouth-watering chocolate
brownies. After washing it all down with a couple of bottles of Bud, I was
ready for the entertainment on offer. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All You Can Eat</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The live band played all-American tunes that injected
a feel-good vibe into to event and provided the perfect soundtrack to the
conversation of family and friends. Games ranged from a Tug of War competition
to the Rose Rib Eating Contest and the Beerhound Beer Drinking Challenge. There
was a fine distraction for the kids (and our friend Ben!) who watched old
classics at the silent outdoor cinema while the adults let their hair down.
These novel twists made the day feel fun, familiar and family – focused. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ben loving Happy Feet!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Hong Kong Yankees should be proud
of this exhibition of all things USA and the celebration of the united tastes of America! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">As the day wound down, I chatted with Rachel
and Charlotte from Hush Up Events, who filled me in on some of the exciting and
innovative music and performance projects they have up their sleeves for Hong
Kongers. Hush Up are brining something truly unique to HK and I will certainly
have my tickets for the Private Hot Tub Cinema on reserve! </span><br />
<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mbvplavm05yhCr4hq1sVrrm_zPwJWyz59GmUO_PDfieOcmyBP07kQlodaYqLNocJUf0hQcTeejFxOFZ16tjsto9EIE8STUjlQkq8qfpo2GnBZQHCbF8PFbFLhSeUcFt0ZowH7OTZzk8/s1600/7.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mbvplavm05yhCr4hq1sVrrm_zPwJWyz59GmUO_PDfieOcmyBP07kQlodaYqLNocJUf0hQcTeejFxOFZ16tjsto9EIE8STUjlQkq8qfpo2GnBZQHCbF8PFbFLhSeUcFt0ZowH7OTZzk8/s1600/7.PNG" height="320" width="299" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Charlotte - Hush Up's Event Manager</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p>For more info on upcoming events check out <a href="http://hushup.hk/">http://hushup.hk/</a></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17537515793837673647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411829144532368907.post-28894667937227689842014-10-10T09:16:00.000+08:002014-10-10T09:16:01.889+08:00Genie in a Bottle <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The daily grind in Hong Kong is often frantic and
indulgent, leaving most of us in desperate need of a detox. We would all like
to be fitter, healthier and more sparkly but, put simply, there are not enough
hours in the day. Thankfully, Genie Juicery (the city’s first cleanse program,
don’t cha know) is on hand to offer your favourite health – focused juices and
snacks in a Hong Kong minute. Genie has found a new home in ifc mall, offering
tasty juices that are both nourishing and delicious with super friendly and knowledgeable
staff to guide you through their huge selection. Now, there really is no excuse
to slack on the health kick - step away from that almond croissant.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Hailed as HK’s first neighbourhood juicery,
Genie is the latest buzz in the city after the massive success of their cleanse
program. The brainchild of supermodel Cara McIlroy and her business partner
Melanie Barnish (follow them on Instagram for some serious hair and body envy);
Genie has been delivering cold press juices since 2011. These delectable ladies
are not just pretty faces and are both qualified Health Coaches from the school
of Integrative Nutrition. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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stellar career as a high profile fashion model and television personality and
Melanie displayed her design skills as the head of a handbag and footwear
brand. Both women are now fully fledged entrepreneurs and self – proclaimed health
nuts who have merged the two ideals to form a one – stop shop for all things
healthy. There really could be no better advertisement for the benefits of
Genie and these beauties are the picture of health and wellness - girl crush
alert! </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Geniuses</td></tr>
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the Genie ethos, is that the focus is not on weight loss or deprivation. There
is no size zero nonsense here and investment in the produce promises to give
more energy, glowing skin and shinier hair. Genie is the perfect antidote to the
frenetic modern rat race that we are all caught up in and has become my
favourite way to shake up my daily HK routine. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Genie Juices</td></tr>
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drink</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">: Cold pressed, raw and living juices,
smoothies and nut milks and cold brew coffee are all available over the counter
in the ifc flag ship store (or online for added convenience). Genie juices are
100% raw and unpasteurised and the consistency is smooth and easy to drink. To
be perfectly honest, I was never a smoothie or juice fan before I discovered
Genie. I am extremely sensitive to the texture of food and beverages and yes, I
am aware of how weird that is! I have been lucky enough to test almost every
offering and I was so impressed by each and every variation. Even those that are
not to my personal taste are very drinkable and I switch up my daily dose
depending on what my body needs. My favourties are: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gnome</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">: apple, pear, lime, ginger and spirulina<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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flavour really wakes me up and sets me up for the busy working day</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garden Gnome</td></tr>
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<strong>S</strong><strong>upreme High</strong>: cold
brew coffee, almond, date, vanilla bean and pink Himalayan salt<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Supreme High</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Gym
Junkie</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">: raw vegan protein, protein powder, almond,
date, vanilla bean, banana, pink Himalayan salt<o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Created to compliment a work out but it also
serves as a sweet treat minus the guilt </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gym Junkie</td></tr>
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they are marked at competitive prices and well worth your hard earned dolla. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">If you do pop into the ifc store, my gorgeous
friend and all round awesome human being, Aisling Cotter, is the Manager and
pretty much lives and breathes Genie. She is really passionate about the new
venture and has all the information about their variety of cleansing options
and packages. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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time to go green! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17537515793837673647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411829144532368907.post-37759094245509513422014-03-13T13:32:00.001+08:002014-03-13T13:35:47.361+08:00THK Review<br />
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had been reviewed by Hong Kong Blog Reviews and they didn’t trash THK (phew!) </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> This was really exciting for me because I have
been checking in on that website ever since I arrived here to find out about
the newest and most interesting blogs to read. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">No matter what your area of interest is, there
will be someone who is writing about it and <a href="http://hong-kong-blogs-review.com/"><span style="color: blue;">HKBR</span></a> have taken the time to
filter through many sites and provide really helpful feedback. If you are
looking for anything from style tips to foodie inspiration or to simply read
great content then I would highly recommend HKBR who will point you in the
direction of the talent that is waiting to be discovered. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Also, please check out my friend <a href="http://projecthb.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue;">Carly’s blog</span></a> which has been a newer
discovery for me. Carly and her ladies are on a mission to get fighting fit but
ultimately encourage us gals to be kind to one another (and ourselves) and
focus more on a sense of internal wellness. I can certainly get on board with
that! Now, where’s my gym bag…<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Thanks one and all who have been so supportive
of this little venture of mine. I hope THK can continue to grow and you will
all still be interested in reading. *<b>delicately dabs tissue under eye</b>* Right,
I’m off before I give Gwyneth a run for her money!<o:p></o:p></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17537515793837673647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411829144532368907.post-68789403724018294892013-11-10T21:10:00.001+08:002013-11-10T21:17:56.688+08:00Blog Loving in HK MagI was so thrilled that Hong Kong Magazine, a local weekly publication, ran an article of mine in one of their October issues. I truly love to write and document all of my thoughts and experiences on the blog and it also keeps everyone at home up to date with our lives here. I appreciate each and every person who takes the time to visit and read my ramblings and I'm sending lots of virtual hugs to you all. x<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgViWiKLMK0KMVuDfEN1lq7X0Sf_3AItYkMQLsXopGDpHQ_8aSlsvIGs80bjXRQeVa0X5jmyfbi6uUtQj4BXSFZW-ouG-xxH4XgOYQEIRFe7AcuTVjqsx1PNLMef2P1lIybQr3eGF1FJzw/s640/blogger-image--1901626993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgViWiKLMK0KMVuDfEN1lq7X0Sf_3AItYkMQLsXopGDpHQ_8aSlsvIGs80bjXRQeVa0X5jmyfbi6uUtQj4BXSFZW-ouG-xxH4XgOYQEIRFe7AcuTVjqsx1PNLMef2P1lIybQr3eGF1FJzw/s640/blogger-image--1901626993.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj36Xf5TXq8S-BiWz0uOnwu3Vtt6lCMWKZ7CVbGA-eixYF53Ew9kuiFx_9beTDSuHzYfW3VvvVLCG3o9DT7-1d2TK33vyWByedzZKqgHrlCyHqSDCRSr-45cY4HRE7MdD0UOJxIO8KETvE/s640/blogger-image-1916769820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj36Xf5TXq8S-BiWz0uOnwu3Vtt6lCMWKZ7CVbGA-eixYF53Ew9kuiFx_9beTDSuHzYfW3VvvVLCG3o9DT7-1d2TK33vyWByedzZKqgHrlCyHqSDCRSr-45cY4HRE7MdD0UOJxIO8KETvE/s640/blogger-image-1916769820.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17537515793837673647noreply@blogger.com0