Acme Bar & Coffee Review @ Troika

     Finding for a romantic and classy place to dine in with your loved ones or friends? Acme Bar & Coffee would be the perfect place for you! Not only that the place looks beautiful but the price and portion of the food served is quite reasonable. The portion of the food at Acme was fairly big for us considering we are all pretty big eaters. Acme Bar & Coffee has 2 levels in which we were seated at the 2nd level of the restaurant. The 2nd level is smaller, quieter and has more privacy comparing to the 1st level. The menu offers quite a range of different type of food so you will have plenty of options to choose from.

We ordered 5 different types of main dishes and 1 dessert that night.

 Grilled marinated lamb shoulder (RM 43)

This plate of lamb shoulder was really really good. It was grilled with ABC kicap chilli marinade which made every bite very flavourful. The portion was humongous so if you're a small eater, it will be best to share this dish with someone. It comes with peas and shoestring fries which complements well as the side dishes. With such portion and flavour, we think that RM43 is quite reasonable!

 Mac and Cheese Hot Dog (RM25)

Mmm mmm, this mac and cheese hot dog right here is by far our favourite way of having a hot dog bun! The onion rings that comes along with it were so so good! It was crunchy and seasoned well. The bun had a good crust on the outside but soft on the inside. The mac and cheese lacks a little cheese but it still went very well with the hot dog bun together.

 Chicken Milanese Pasta (RM31)

This version of pasta has a lighter taste compared to the usual chicken/beef bolognese. To me, it was under seasoned for the pasta but if it was eaten along with the chicken, it was quite alright. Otherwise, the chicken was delicious.

Ala Moana Salmon Fillet (RM39)

This dish was a big disappointment for us as the salmon skin was burnt. The salmon fillet was not marinated well enough and under seasoned. The piece of salmon given to us was a very small piece. We would not recommend this dish unless you would not enjoy any of the other dishes available there.

Sizzling brownie and oreo ice cream (RM19)

Acme Bar & Coffee is famous for its sizzling brownie and we have heard many positive reviews about it. So we ordered it as our dessert but it turned out to be such a huge letdown. The cake was small and burnt at the bottom. There was not much to rave about as there are many other cafes out there that serve better cakes. To us, the oreo ice cream did not go quite well with the cake either.

If you happen to go to Acme Bar & Coffee, dishes that we would recommend would be their grilled lamb shoulder and mac and cheese hot dog. Let us know if you love them as well! We have yet to try their breakfast menu but we will review on it once we do. 

We hope this post would be helpful to all of you especially those who wants to check out Acme Bar & Coffee. Here is their address and contact number :

Acme Bar & Coffee
Unit G1 The Troika
19 Persiaran KLCC
50450 KL
Malaysia

Contact : +603 2162 2288

Till then, xx. 

Hail's Soft Serve @ Damansara Uptown

Hey guys!

Cafes and dessert places have been quite a trend these days so we thought we would share a great place for dessert and fellowship. We went to Hail's Soft Serve to check out what's the hype all about and oh boyyyy their soft serves were worth every single penny. It was quite empty when we got there since it was a Monday afternoon so we've managed to snap a few pictures of how it looks like inside!

The place has a very pretty design which I'm sure many girls would love. It was very clean with soft music playing in the background. It would make a very cozy place to enjoy some dessert on a hot and sunny day.

They had 3 different flavours that we could choose from; pink peppercorn, strawberry rose and black sesame. You can also have 2 different flavour in a cup/cone which is the twist version whereby you can choose a seasonal flavour mixed with Hail's signature flavour. 

Hail's soft serve menu and price

So we tried two different flavours while we were there, 

 Strawberry rose (RM 9.50 before GST)

Pink peppercorn with lemon pie combo (RM16.90 before GST)

   Even the presentation of the soft serve were so delicate and pretty which made us feel so bad for destroying it. Strawberry rose was one of their seasonal flavour where they will change every two weeks. It was our favourite flavour of the day as it tasted a lot like a frozen strawberry yogurt. Some soft serves could be too sweet for our liking but this one had just the right amount of sweetness. Very refreshing very yummy indeed. Another plus point, they used real strawberries in their strawberry rose soft serve so no artificial colouring. 

   On the other hand, their pink peppercorn was their signature flavour in which it had a very unique taste. On the first bite, a punch of pepper taste kicks in and then followed by the sweetness of a soft serve. But after the first few bites, the pepper taste didn't had that strong punch anymore and it tasted like a vanilla soft serve. We paired this flavour with a lemon pie combo which in our opinion, elevated the flavour of the pink peppercorn soft serve. The lemon curd and the vanilla crumbs complemented really well with the pink peppercorn. 

   You can also choose your own toppings in which the price varies according to what you pick. There are salted caramel popcorn, vanilla crumbs, meringues, coconut snow, sago pearls and many more topping choices that you can choose from. 

   Hail's Soft Serve is located along the shops in Uptown Damansara. You can check out their address below. We would definitely recommend this place for soft serves and we hope you will enjoy them as much as we do! Till next time, xx.

Hail's Soft Serve

28, Jalan SS21/58, 

Damansara Utama,

47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Midi Skirts Pairings

Hey guys! We were very busy this few months so we didn't have time to write a new post. BUT, WE'RE BACK!

So midi skirts have been the trend these days and we personally love midi skirts as well. There are many blogshops that are selling very nice and affordable midi skirts now. Hence, we did two pairings of midi skirt for you peeps!

| Floral top - Rebecca Taylor | Pink midi skirt - Lavish Alice | Red sling bag - Tory Burch | Pearl bracelet - Gravitypope | Red heels - Net-A-Porter |

The pairing above involves one of the common piece of the range of midi skirts. It shows some of your skin but not revealing too much. It is great for dinner dates or a girls night! Pair it with a red suede pumps and a red sling to brighten up your whole look.  Making the whole outfit look less dull! Since midi skirt gives an elegant look, just put on a pearl bracelet as not much accessories are needed. 

| Black top - Alicia & Olivia | Garden pink top - Rebecca Taylor | Midi skirt - Les Nouvelles | Black heels - Browns | Pink clutch - Dorothy Perkins | Blue sling bag - Rebecca Minkoff | Black bracelet - Bauble Bar | Floral watch - DailyLook |

This pairing of the midi skirt gives a simple and elegant touch. We personally love textured plain colored midi skirts as they can be paired with easily! You could either go for a vintage look by pairing it with Rebecca taylors garden sleeveless top. If you opt for a more conservative look, pair the midi skirt with a plain black crop top. 

We chose both Rebecca Taylors GARDEN series of the tops because these pieces look so gorgeous and classy! Be sure to check them out! 

Till then, xx.

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Ever felt like there is nothing left to give or make for your boyfriend of many years or husband during special occasions? Since Valentine's Day is coming up, I'm sure many of you would be having trouble thinking of what to get this time! Well, fret not! We've got some ideas that may give you an inspiration of what to do or get.

First of all, make sure you know your partner's personality and character well. To us, there are two main categories of men: 

1. one that appreciates and prefers DIY stuff like homemade cards, scrapbook or handmade photo frames to receive as a gift on Valentines,

2. there are also those who do not see the meaning behind all this gifts. So don't waste time making DIY stuff for those who do not fancy these things, but instead buy them gifts that they've been longing for or something that both of you could wear it out as a couple. 

Here are 5 gift ideas for the men who prefers handmade stuff : 

1) A handmade scrapbook which consists of the photos and memories of the both of you. 

 Find out what materials were used and check out the template used for this scrapbook here.

A cuter version!

2) Cute fruit roll-ups with love notes inside! 

Who could resist this cute way of expressing your love?! Here's how to do it!

3) Make him love coupons that lasts for two weeks!

How cute can this little coupons be! Add in activities that you both love doing together! Download the template here! 

 You will probably love this one too! Check out the template for this coupon here.

4) Handpick 14 sentimental gifts and wrap it all in one big box!

Who doesn't love presents? Even better, 14 of them at one go! It doesn't have to be expensive, but a sentimental gift or just something that he likes even if it's just a pack of chocolate chip cookie would be great! Put it all in one big box and he will have fun unwrapping each individual gifts one by one!

5) Cupcakes!

Bake him this lovely set of cupcakes and he will definitely appreciate the effort you put in! You can find the recipe here.

Here are the other 5 gift ideas for men who prefer things that they can use!

1) Wallet

Wallets are great as gifts for men and if you want to put some meaning into the gift, insert a picture of both of you in the clear compartment of the wallet! You can find the Gucci wallet here. For a cheaper version, the brown leather wallet is great too! 

2) Bring him for a vacation by the beach.

Maldives would be a great place to go for a vacation! Of course, there's not only Maldives, but other beaches will do too! While you're there, why not cook a few of his favorite dishes and pack it along to have picnic by the beach as well! 

3) Watches

Get him a couple watch! It would be a great gift as it means together-ness especially for this special occasion. You can get this pair of watches here.

4) Set up a candlelight dinner just for the both of you and cook for him!

What could be more romantic than a simple candlelight dinner at your place? He would be happy to have you cook for him and spend the night together in such a cosy environment. Watch both your favorite movie together after a great dinner. 

5) Get model kits for your men if they love to collect them! 

Assemble the model kits together with your partner and I'm sure they will be glad to have you spend time and fix it with them!

We hope this ideas will help you out a little! Till then,  xx

Body Info : The Lymphatic System

Q : Why do we need the lymphatic system ?

A: The lymphatic system transports toxins and unwanted materials through the colorless fluid called 'lymph', to be excreted by the body. It also functions to transport white blood cells (disease-fighting cells) to and from the lymph nodes and bone marrow. 

The lymph nodes act as scanners for diseases and are found mostly at the neck, armpit and groin regions. Lymph nodes can swell up due to reasons such as injuries, infections and cancers in serious cases. Swollen lymph nodes are usually tender and pain to touch. Sometimes, the skin covering swollen lymph nodes turns red and warm. 

It is important to ensure smooth flowing lymphatic system, not only for a healthier immune system but also for easier weight loss! This might be good news to all ladies out there who are working out very hard but see slow improvements in their weight loss progress, especially at the UPPER THIGHS and ARMPIT areas.

How to have better lymphatic circulation, you ask?

Now, because the lymph flows only in one direction which is aided by the contractions of our skeletal muscles, the very first way to improve our lymph circulation is to EXERCISE! Believe it or not, the best exercise that can help is jumping on a trampoline (REBOUNDING)! It is found that such exercise increases lymph flow by 15 to 30 times due to the gravitational pressure adding on to muscle contractions while jumping.

To elaborate more on the rebounding exercise, it is an exercise safe for almost anybody of any age! It doesn't hurt the knees like how other exercises do. It does not only improve blood and lymph circulation, but also have other benefits such as muscle toning, reduce stress and tension, lowers cholesterol and increases body co-ordination and balance. It's also super fun to do!

Here's a rebounding workout video for beginners!

If you can't find a trampoline nearby, doing some stretching and aerobic exercises is better than not doing anything!

You may hear this many times before, but WATER is the key to a better lymphatic system. Drink about 2 litres of water everyday. That excludes other drinks such as coffee, hot chocolates and juices.

Enzymes in RAW FRUITS and VEGETABLES are known to be lymph cleansers. So eat more fruits and greens, but eat them on an empty stomach for best results.

Sorry to all fans of DESSERTS and SOFT DRINKS but you have to ditch your favourite chocolate cake or sodas if you want a healthier lymphatic system!

You can also treat yourself to a relaxing MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE at a reputable spa centre every now and then to stimulate your lymph flow.

Last but not least, an interesting way of stimulating good lymph circulation is ALTERNATING COLD AND HOT SHOWERS. This is because hot water causes the lymphatic vessels to dilate while cold water contracts them, increasing peristalsis which causes flow of lymph in the vessels.

Do all these before it's too late, for a healthier and a more beautiful you! xx

Ways to get rid of bad breath

Feeling less confident when talking to someone due to your bad breath? Find out why and how to cure it!

There are many people who are experiencing this problem so don't be shy to ask for help if its affecting your daily life. It is not something you should be ashamed off. The following few methods are known to cure or reduce bad breath. Try it for yourself!


1. Practice a good oral hygiene

One of the most famous reason for having bad breath is poor oral hygiene. This causes excess bacteria build up in the mouth which gives out a smelly odor. Brush your teeth at least twice daily and after your meals if possible. This is because bacteria lives on the food particles left in your mouth after eating and they release certain sulphuric compounds which gives out that trashy smell.


2.  Keep your tongue clean

If you haven't already know, 90% of bad breath cases are caused by the tongue. The tongue has a large surface area for bacteria to grow on it. Don't just brush your teeth, clean your tongue as well! It is equally important! Gently brush it with a soft nylon toothbrush or a tongue cleaner after you brush your teeth. You can easily get a cheap one in the supermarket these days.


3. Drink More Water!

The drier your mouth, the worse your breath gets. By drinking water, it will prevent bacteria from building up in your mouth. Also, don't replace your 8 cups minimum of water daily with other sugary drinks especially sodas. The sugar in the drinks will cause the bacteria to multiply and also causes cavities which also leads to bad breath. Try putting 1 tablespoon of lemon juice into your water everyday as it helps eliminate bad breath.


4. Avoid breath mints and/or gum that contain sugar

Do not be fooled when you see statements like "for fresh breath" on breath mints/gum packages! It will only give a temporary effect which only lasts less than an hour and will actually worsen your breath after the mint effect is gone. Chew on fresh mint leaves instead! The mint leaves will give a longer lasting fresh breath, plus it can be found easily!


5. Blow your nose more often

Your breath gets worse when you have allergies, post-nasal drip or a common cold. This is because when your nose is blocked, you tend to breathe more using your mouth instead of the nose since its all clogged up, hence it will cause the mouth to be dry causing less saliva to filter the bacteria in the mouth. If you are experiencing this, try going to the doctor to cure the root of the problem instead!


6. Stop Smoking

It will give you bad breath in a nanosecond, but may only take 20 years to kill you!The chemicals in the cigarette are known to cause bad breath as the chemicals will accumulate and be deposited in your mouth.

In addition to the things mentioned above, eat your way to fresher breath! Here is a list of food that will help reduce bad breath.

1) Anise seed
2) Cinnamon
3) Fennel
4) Cloves
5) Fresh mints
6) Parsley
7) Lemon juice
8) Green tea

Fancy some chilling fruit juice on a hot day? Try this juice recipes at home and you will be on your way to a cleaner, fresher breath!

Juice 1
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber/zuchinni
- Few handful amount of spinach and kale
- 2 slice of watermelon
- 10 strawberries

Juice 2
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber/zuchinni
- 1 cup kale
- 1 lemon
- 1 fennel bulb

Method : Just juice them all together and get it down your throat while its fresh! Do not leave the  juice for more than 10 mins.

Tips : The amount of spinach and kale can be adjusted to your own liking! If you are a fan of celery, you can use them instead of kale.



Stay confident with your clean, fresh breath! xx

Guide to Bras

Psst! If you don't want to be caught by a fashion police because you are showing off your hideous bra straps to everyone, or if you don't know what bras to wear for certain outfits, please continue reading! We've got just what you need!

Want to show a deeper cleavage while wearing a low V dress? Try on a push-up bra for a lift as it has paddings designed to push the bust !

                

Feeling self-conscious because the outline of your bra is showing when wearing a t-shirt? Seamless bra is the solution to your problem while providing you ultimate support and comfort as well!

          

Try multi-way bras for halter tops, low back and racer back tops! The straps are not fixed on the bra and can be worn in any style you want.

Don't risk stretching your breast tissues while exercising! A sports bra provides extra support when you are exercising as it reduce impact and breast bounce.

Love your body, love your boobs! xx