Coconut Soup with Chicken and Goji Berries Recipe ( 清甜椰子鸡汤 )

This healthy Coconut Soup was inspired after a trip to Yeh Ting ( 椰庭 ), a Chinese restaurant specializing in Hainanese cuisine. Their signature dish is the Coconut with Chicken Soup Pot using fresh coconut water and coconut meat.

The broth has a mild sweet flavour and is extremely refreshing unlike the usual Steamboat, which makes you keep wanting to drink more. Hence, I came up with my very own version of Coconut Soup with Chicken and Goji Berries Recipe ( 清甜椰子鸡汤 ) which requires only 3 ingredients. Try cooking it and see if you like it as much!

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How to Prep Your Skin for Long-Haul Flight + Beauty Giveaway!

Long haul flight leaves you dehydrated and weary, regardless of you flying the Economy, Business or even First Class. Trust me, the air up there will take a toll on your skin.

It is important to travel with a well-cleansed skin and avoid wearing makeup if possible. Take the minimalist approach particularly on long haul or overnight flight. Makeup holds onto dirt and certain foundation and powder can dehydrate your skin even more. The key is: Let Your Skin Breathe.

If you wanna know the condition of your skin, beauty brands like SK-II has this special device that can analyze the 5 dimensions of your skin health such as Radiance Enhancement, Texture Refinement, Firmess Power, Spot Control and Wrinkle Resilience. The Magic Ring Test is complimentary and you could pop by any SK-II counters to request for this test to check your skin age. The last I did mine was in 2016 at the age of 51, and I was pleased to learn that my skin age was just 35 years old! I did another one in April this year, and was equally surprised that my skin is maintaining well without the use of any botox or fillers. 38-year-old skin age for a 53? Not a bad score, isn’t it?

I scored almost perfect in all 5 dimensions, except for Texture Refinement which is at 83%. I am glad that I am doing good especially in maintaining my Spot Control with my regular laser for pigmentation at EHA Clinic.

So if you wanna have good skin like mine, follow these skincare tips on How to Prep Your Skin for Long-Haul Flight on my recent night flight to Tokyo! At the end of the post, you can also join our latest giveaway to Win Yourself A Bottle of Beauty Supplements Worth $148!

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OWNDAYS Clear Vision Soft Contact Lens In Singapore Now!

83 per cent of young Singaporean adults are eyewear users and this is set to increase given the advent of technology permeating Singaporeans’ everyday lives. Over the years, OWNDAYS’ outlet expansions is a testament to the growing demand of eyewear from Singaporeans, with their customer base increasing by 18.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2018. With the high demand for quality eyewear and contact lens in Singapore, together with its goal of bringing vision to the world, OWNDAYS is launching its first ever in-house contact lens brand – OWNDAYS Clear Vision exclusively in Singapore this June.

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Kani Doraku Dotombori Honten Snow Crab Feast ( かに道楽 )

Foodies heading to Osaka will not miss this huge crab signage along the famous Dotomburi Street. In fact, there are couple of them spotted during our last trip there.

Kani Doraku ( かに道楽 ) is one of the most iconic restaurants in Osaka. With outlets all over Japan, Kani Doraku serves various types of crustacean such as King Crabs, Snow Crabs and Rock Crabs.

There are a wide assortment of crab dishes, but I strongly recommend you to take the lunch / dinner courses which start from a reasonable 2,500 Yen/person ( approx USD 23/pax ) instead of going Ala Carte, as courses are more pocket-friendly and you can savour the different types of cooking style.

Well, my family picked the Sumire ( すみれ ) Course at 4,200 Yen/person. Let the food shots speak for themselves!

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School Holiday Activities at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort!

In celebration of this year’s school holiday and the Hari Raya celebrations, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort has once again geared up to treat guests to an awesome summer break with an exciting line-up of activities.

Among these activities, the highly acclaimed The Great LEGO Race Virtual Reality (VR) roller coaster is undoubtedly a must-try for every visitor. The world’s first LEGO roller coaster sees colourful LEGO® Minifigures Trendsetter, Pharaoh, Surfer Girl, Wizard and Pirate Captain come to life and race against one another on the tracks. Wearing the VR headset, guests will experience the action from every direction – up, down, forward, backward and all points in between – in a spectacular environment completely made of LEGO® bricks.

The fun continues with a truly festive celebration of Hari Raya at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort. To bring out the real essence of this holiday season, the resort is also offering a wide range of activities in conjunction with the ethnic Malay’s New Year celebrations.

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Purewhite Radiance Max 240 Anti-Ageing Supplements Giveaway!

Beauty junkies, be one of the two readers to Win Heliocare Purewhite Radiance Max 240 Worth SGD 148 each!

100% Herbal carrying an extra dose of Fernblock®, an oral agent that has shown abilities to quench free radicals and decrease the development of hyperpigmentation, Purewhite Radiance Max 240 gives additional boost to achieve a more radiant and fairer skin, and enhanced UV protection to prevent hyperpigmentation.

Our last review on Purewhite Radiance Max 240 has drawn quite an interest, and Luxury Haven is most delighted to host another awesome giveaway! You will be pleased to learn that Heliocare range of products is widely used by dermatologist, plastic surgeons and general practitioners. Now, who wants to win a bottle of these herbal whitening supplements?

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Father’s Day Package at Bintan Lagoon Resort with Freebies!

It’s Dad’s turn to get spoilt this June with the ‘That’s my Dad’ Father’s Day package at Bintan Lagoon Resort. The Resort is just a 75-minute direct ferry ride from Singapore allowing visitors to disembark on its own beach and clear Customs and Immigration in minutes before checking into the hotel, just a few steps away.

Instead of the boring old tie or cufflinks, treat Dad to an award-winning island getaway with a round of golf on two world class golf courses designed by Ian Baker-Finch and Jack Nicklaus. If golf is not his cup of tea, there are over 50 land and sea activities including ATV rides and jet skis for the adrenalin rush. There are plenty of recreational opportunities for family bonding. He can also feast to his heart’s content with a choice of 14 food and beverage outlets serving Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, other Asian and Western fare.

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Singapore Fashion Runway Mega Model Hunt 2018 Is On!

Do you want your child / yourself to STAR on a fashion website, model for the SINGAPORE FASHION RUNWAY BRAND, and WALK the RUNWAY for their major event too? Please sign up by 15 June 2018!

Here is your chance to enrol your kid / yourself in Singapore Fashion Runway MEGA MODEL HUNT... for Singapore's Next Top Inclusive Model 2018!

Not only will you be having an opportunity to be the TOP FASHION MODEL they are looking for regionally, you also get a chance to walk with Singapore's coolest and talented musicians!

This model hunt is unique as this is open to both Normal Individuals and Special Needs individuals too in different categories.

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Cafedirect Smooth Roast Coffee: Easy Chicken Lollipop Recipe

Looking for a simple way to add oomph to a favourite homecooked dish? This recipe is just what you need! Served like a lollipop and using freshly brewed coffee in a savoury chicken recipe, this dish is guaranteed to bring an element of fun whatever the occasion.

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Heliocare Oral Sunscreen & Purewhite Radiance Max 240 Review

Tired of skincare products that don’t deliver results? Are you having dull skin, dark spots, uneven skin tone, and looking for a clinically proven product that works from inside out?

The market is flooding with skin whitening creams, and many skin lighteners still carry chemicals and harmful bleaching ingredients that may damage our skin, and pose serious health risks if used for prolonged periods. Hence, care should be taken when choosing a whitening skincare product; be it oral or topical application.

When using any skin whitening product, it is vital that you place your health first and read if there are any side effects of using it. To be safe, choose a plant-based beauty supplement such as Heliocare Purewhite Radiance Max 240 that offers vegetable-based capsules. What possibly could be more convenient to get your daily dose than just by popping these whitening pills?

Not only are you able to attain the fairness you desire through their combination of the exclusive technology FERNBLOCK + WHITE TECH COMPLEX, there are also additional anti-ageing and photoprotection benefits that will aid in achieving a firmer, plumber and younger looking skin.

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Become LEGOLAND’s Young Ambassadors of SEA LIFE Malaysia Now!

Have a penchant for the ocean and sea creatures? Always thought that you could play a part in protecting marine life? Do you want to be the face of the world’s biggest aquarium brand? You might be the one SEA LIFE Malaysia is looking for.

The world’s biggest aquarium brand is coming to LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort, and the marine sanctuary is calling out to all ocean lovers, aged between 5 to 12 years old, to be its first ever SEA LIFE Junior Rangers. The SEA LIFE Junior Rangers Programme, a global educational programme by SEA LIFE centres worldwide, is now available in Southeast Asia for the first time.

This initiative aims to bring together a group of children from Malaysia and Singapore who will become the voice of the marine sanctuary. Junior Rangers will have the opportunity to hang out with SEA LIFE Malaysia’s marine experts, get backstage access to staff areas and learn more about fish feeding and marine life conservation. What’s more, these young ambassadors will gain complimentary access to SEA LIFE Malaysia for a period of 12 months, and stand witness to SEA LIFE Malaysia’s exciting milestones including the water fill, fish arrival, and Grand Opening by end 2018!

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2018 Best Luxury Lifestyle Website Award by The Squander!

“Congratulations! Luxury Haven Has Been Chosen For A 2018 Best Luxury Website Award! I am writing to you because you have been chosen by our readers for one of our 2018 annual Squander Awards for the best luxury lifestyle websites!”

I received the above email during my vacation in Japan from The Squander, a top online destination for net worth information, high end products and luxury lifestyle, serving millions of users. Isn’t it another awesome surprise?

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Mother’s Day Kawaii Kitchen Tools Int’l Giveaway Winners

Foodies, 6 readers worldwide will be receiving their cute kitchen tools to DIY in their kitchen. Luxury Haven is giving away Jelly Mold, Bread / Cookie Cutter, Sushi Makers, Egg Molds, Onigiri Maker, Sandwich Makers and more to aid their bento making etc.

We have winners all the way from Croatia, Sweden, USA, and of course Malaysia and Singapore too. Are you one of them?

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Ganglion Cyst Removal Surgery or Simply Needle Aspiration

A Ganglion Cyst is a bump on top of a joint or the covering of a tendon. The swelling may feel hard and firm, but it is just a jelly-like fluid inside the cyst.

More common among women, Ganglion Cysts generally occur on the back of the hand or they can also grow on the palm side of the wrist. To date, the cause of these cysts is still unknown.

For those following me on Facebook, you would have known that I had a surgery recently to remove my Ganglion Cyst. It popped out of nowhere at the back my hand early last year, and had me real worried. It got painful as time went by, and I decided to seek medical help.

I have received several messages from parties who have also developed the cyst and interested to know about my condition and treatments etc. This prompted me to share my personal experience and journey with those who may need more information.

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Crispy Thai Prawn Cakes with Sweet Chilli Sauce ( 香脆泰式虾饼 )

One of our favourite dishes in Thai restaurants are these popular Thai Prawn Cakes. They make a great appetizer, and definitely a crowd pleaser. Paired with a sweet chilli sauce, these make great finger food too!

Crunchy on the outside, and juicy inside, these Crispy Thai Prawn Cakes with Sweet Chilli Sauce ( 香脆泰式虾饼 ) are not difficult to make at all. Using Panko, a Japanese-style breadcrumb for coating deep-fried food such as Tonkatsu, the result is a light and succulent patty.

I was in the mood for Thai food, so I made these Thai-Style Prawn Patties to go with our meal, and it was delicious with the sweet chilli sauce! Check out our enticing recipe!

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