Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Jo Malone - Ginger Biscuit Cologne (2023)

 

 

#Scent
( Jo Malone - Ginger Biscuit Cologne 2023)


  • Ginger Biscuit Cologne (2023) by Jo Malone London is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. 
  • Ginger Biscuit Cologne (2023) was launched in 2023. 
  • Top notes are Ginger, Cinnamon and Nutmeg; 
  • middle notes are Caramel and Hazelnut; 
  • base notes are Vanilla and Tonka Bean.


Monday, May 11, 2026

Recipe - Double Chocolate Chip Muffin

 

 

Double Chocolate Chips Muffin 

Bahan Muffin 
  • 1 cawan /250ml susu segar atau full cream 
  • 2 sudu besar jus lemon/cuka
  • 30g 3/4 cawan / 170g gula kastor (**tambah lagi ¼ cawan gula kastor atau 55g untuk yang suka manis) 
  • 1/2 cawan /120g minyak jagung 
  • 2 biji telur (saiz A atau B) 
  • 1 sudu kecil esen vanila
  •  2 cawan / 250g tepung gandum 
  • 1/2 cawan / 50g serbuk koko 
  • 1 1/2 sudu kecil baking soda 
  • 1/2 sudu kecil baking powder
  •  1/4 sudu kecil garam
  •  1 cawan /170g coklat cip (untuk adunan) 
  • 1 cawan /170g coklat cip (untuk hiasan) 

Untuk Memasak 
  1.  Perah lemon. Tuang masuk jus lemon dalam susu. Kacau sebati. 
  2. Pecahkan telur dan ketepikan. 
  3. Masuk gula kastor, minyak jagung, buttermilk (susu dan jus lemon), telur, esen vanilla kedalam mangkuk. Kacau sampai adunan sekata.
  4. Ayak tepung gandum, serbuk koko, baking soda, baking powder dan garam halus. 
  5.  Masukkan adunan basah dalam adunan kering dan kacau sebati (jangan terlebih kacau takut muffin keras). 
  6. Masukkan cip coklat dan kacau sekata. 
  7. Susun cawan kertas dalam acuan / loyang. 
  8. Sudu masuk adunan kedalam cawan kertas. Masukkan anggaran ¾ penuh cawan kertas. 
  9. Tabur coklat cip atas muffin. 
  10. Bakar pada 170⁰C, masa anggaran 15-20 minit (bergantung pada oven masing-masing). 
  11. Bila muffin dah nampak agak masak dan naik kembang boleh keluarkan muffin. 
  12. Cucuk muffin dengan lidi, kalau lidi keluar kering dan basah sikit dekat hujung kira dah masak. Jangan terlebih bakar takut muffin kering dan tak sedap.


[Review] GLAD2GLOW Milk Niacinamide Brightening Moisturizer

 

 

GLAD2GLOW Milk Niacinamide Brightening Moisturizer 

 If you enjoy affordable skincare finds, you’ve probably seen the GLAD2GLOW Milk Niacinamide Brightening Moisturizer all over social media lately. The packaging looks cute, the price is budget-friendly, and the ingredient list sounds promising — especially for beginners who want brighter and healthier-looking skin without spending too much. 

 After looking into the formula, user experiences, and the ingredients, here’s my full review of this moisturizer. The first thing that stands out about this moisturizer is its lightweight texture. It’s designed to hydrate the skin without feeling overly thick or greasy, which makes it quite suitable for hot and humid weather. Once applied, it absorbs fairly quickly and leaves the skin feeling soft with a subtle glow instead of a heavy oily finish. 

 One of the key ingredients in this moisturizer is niacinamide, a very popular skincare ingredient known for helping with uneven skin tone, dullness, excess oil, and strengthening the skin barrier. It also contains milk protein, allantoin, glycerin, and peptides that help provide moisture and soothing benefits. Altogether, the formula focuses on hydration and brightening while still feeling comfortable enough for daily use. I think this moisturizer would work especially well for beginners who are just starting skincare. The formula is simple enough to fit into both morning and night routines, and it layers nicely under sunscreen or makeup. 

For people with normal, combination, or slightly oily skin, the texture may feel especially pleasant because it does not sit too heavily on the face. What I personally like most about this moisturizer is that it gives the skin a healthy, moisturized look without making it appear greasy. It has that “soft glow” finish that many people enjoy for everyday skincare. Considering the affordable price point, it feels surprisingly comfortable and elegant for a drugstore moisturizer. However, it is not a perfect product for everyone. The biggest issue many users mention is the fragrance. 

The scent is quite noticeable, and while some people enjoy it, others may find it too strong. If you have sensitive skin, easily irritated skin, or fragrance allergies, this moisturizer may not be the safest option. Some users also mentioned experiencing small bumps or clogged pores after continued use, although this depends heavily on individual skin types. Another important thing to remember is that the brightening effect is gradual. This is not a “one-week miracle cream.” Like most niacinamide-based skincare products, improvements in skin tone and texture usually take several weeks of consistent use. 

 Overall, I think the GLAD2GLOW Milk Niacinamide Brightening Moisturizer is a solid affordable moisturizer for people looking for lightweight hydration and mild brightening benefits. It feels beginner-friendly, works nicely for everyday wear, and gives the skin a healthy glow without requiring a huge budget. 

 Would I recommend it? Yes — especially for beginners, students, or anyone wanting an affordable moisturizer with a comfortable texture. But if your skin is highly sensitive or you strongly avoid fragrance in skincare, you may want to be cautious before trying it. At the end of the day, this moisturizer is not revolutionary, but for the price, it does a pretty good job at delivering hydration, softness, and a brighter-looking complexion over time.


Recipe - Agar- Agar Santan Gula Melaka Lumut

 

 

Agar Agar Santan Gula Melaka Berlumut 

  • 1 ketul (±210g) gula melaka (boleh ganti 3 keping gula nisan/nise kerek saiz sederhana) 
  • 1 sudu besar gula merah Thai (pilihan) 
  • 3½ cawan (±875ml) air 
  • 1 helai daun pandan (dicarik dan disimpul) 
  • 1 kotak (200ml) santan 
  • 1 biji telur (pilihan; untuk versi tanpa telur, buang telur) 
  • 1¼ cawan (±315ml) air (untuk dibancuh dengan santan) 
  • 1 pek (10g) serbuk agar-agar (atau agar-agar bertali berat anggaran sama) 
  • Sedikit garam 
  • Sedikit esen vanila (untuk hilangkan bau telur) 

Cara Memasak 
  1.  Hancurkan/ketuk gula melaka supaya cepat cair bila dimasak. 
  2.  Masak air gula: dalam periuk, masukkan 3½ cawan air, gula melaka (ikut manis yang disukai), gula merah Thai (jika guna) dan daun pandan yang disimpul. Masak sampai gula larut dan mendidih. 
  3. Tapis air gula yang mendidih untuk buang bendasing/serpihan kasar. Masukkan semula air gula ke dalam periuk. 
  4.  Sediakan adunan santan: bancuh santan dengan 1¼ cawan air. Jika guna telur, pukul telur hingga pecah sekata, masukkan dalam bancuhan santan dan kacau sebati. 
  5. Tapis adunan santan (terutama jika guna telur) supaya tak ada jalur putih bertali-tali dan hasil jadi lebih halus. 
  6. Masukkan adunan santan yang ditapis ke dalam periuk berisi air gula. Tambah sedikit esen vanila (jika guna telur) dan sedikit garam. 
  7. Masukkan serbuk agar-agar. Kacau atas api perlahan dan kerap kacau sampai agar-agar larut sepenuhnya (jika guna agar-agar bertali, pastikan ia direndam 1–2 jam dan dilarutkan betul-betul sebelum masuk adunan telur). 
  8.  Bila agar-agar dah larut, kuatkan api dan masak sampai mendidih. Apabila naik buih, kacau perlahan dan biarkan buih meruap/naik semula lebih kurang 3 kali (jangan bagi melimpah). Ini untuk bantu dapatkan efek berlumut di bahagian atas. 
  9. Tuang adunan ke dalam bekas tahan panas. Jika guna loyang aluminium, basahkan permukaan loyang dengan air dulu untuk elak melekat. 
  10.  Sejukkan hingga beku. Boleh biar pada suhu bilik sampai suam, kemudian masukkan peti sejuk untuk cepat beku (anggaran 3–4 jam). 


Sunday, May 10, 2026

Massive Cooling

 

 

Massive Cooling

To plan “massive cooling” for a landed house in Malaysia, the goal isn’t just adding air-conditioning—it’s designing the house so heat enters less, and air moves continuously without effort. Think of it as 3 layers: 
👉 Stop heat in 
👉 Move air through 
👉 Remove heat out 

  1. BUILDING DESIGN (MOST IMPORTANT — DO THIS FIRST) 
    •  If you’re still in planning stage, this is where you win or lose cooling performance. 
    •  House orientation (critical in Malaysia sun) 
      • Minimize west-facing walls/windows (afternoon heat is strongest) 
      • Long side of house should ideally face north-south 
      • Reduce direct afternoon sun exposure 
      •  💡 West sun (matahari sebelah barat) = biggest heat source in Malaysian homes 
    • Cross ventilation design (core cooling principle) 
      •  You must design: 
        •  Windows on opposite walls 
        • Air inlet + air outlet paths 
        • Example: 
          • Living room: front windows (air in) 
          • Back door / kitchen window (air out) 
      •  Wind must have a straight “path” through the house 
    •  High ceilings (huge cooling effect)
      •  Minimum: 10–12 ft 
      • Better: 12–14 ft (living room) 
      •  💡 Hot air rises → high ceiling keeps living space cooler 
    •  Ventilation openings (hidden but powerful) 
      •  Add: 
        •  High wall vents 
        • Louver windows 
        • Roof ridge vents 
      •  👉 This allows hot air to escape naturally 
    •  Roof design (MOST IMPORTANT HEAT SOURCE) 
      •  Roof accounts for up to 70% of heat gain. 
      •  Must-have: 
        • Reflective / light-colored roof tiles 
        • Roof insulation (foil + foam layer)
        •  Attic ventilation space 
        • Extended roof eaves (shade walls) 
      •  💡 Hot roof = hot house 
  2. NATURAL AIRFLOW SYSTEM (PASSIVE COOLING) 
    • “Wind capture” layout 
      •  Design house like a funnel: 
        •  Narrow openings → wide airflow space (Bukaan kecil → ruang aliran lebih besar)
        • Align openings with prevailing wind direction 
      •  In Malaysia: 👉 Wind is often light but still useful for cross flow 
    •  Window strategy 
      •  Avoid: Small windows only on one side 
      •  Use: 
        •  Large operable windows 
        • Sliding + casement mix 
        •  Louver windows for constant airflow 
    •  Outdoor shading (VERY underrated) 
      • Plant trees on west side 
      • Use pergola / awning for windows 
      • Vertical green walls 
      •  💡 Shade reduces wall heat absorption drastically 
  3.  ACTIVE AIR CIRCULATION (BOOSTERS) 
    •  These are your “force multipliers” 
    •  Ceiling fans (ESSENTIAL) 
      • Install in ALL rooms 
      • Use DC inverter fans (energy efficient) 
      •  💡 Air movement = perceived temperature drops by 2–4°C 
    •  Whole-house airflow stacking 
      •  Use layered airflow: 
        •  Ceiling fan (room circulation) 
        • Wall fan (directional flow) 
        • Exhaust fan (hot air removal in kitchen/bathroom) 
    • Kitchen heat control (often ignored)  
      •  Kitchen produces massive heat: 
        •  Install strong exhaust hood 
        • Add window near cooking area 
        • Separate kitchen airflow from living room
  4.  HEAT REDUCTION STRATEGY (STOP HEAT BEFORE IT ENTERS) 
    •   Insulation upgrades (cheap but powerful) 
      • Roof insulation foil 
      • Wall insulation (if budget allows) 
      • Double-layer ceiling board 
      •  💡 This reduces aircond dependency significantly 
    •  Glass strategy (important) 
      •  Avoid: 
        •  Large unshaded glass facing west 
        •  Use: 
          •  Tinted glass 
          • Low-E glass (if budget allows) 
          • Curtains + blinds 
    • Landscaping cooling (natural aircon) 
      •  Plant: 
        •  Big shade trees (west side) 
        • Bushes around perimeter walls 
        • Grass instead of concrete where possible 
      •  💡 Plants can reduce ambient heat around house 
  5. OPTIONAL ACTIVE COOLING (HYBRID SYSTEM) 
    •  If you want “massive cooling” feel: 
      •  Inverter aircond (all rooms) 
      • Ceiling fan always ON with aircond 
      • Smart temperature control (26–27°C sweet spot) 
    •  💡 Fan + aircond combo reduces electricity usage 
  6. SMART AIRFLOW LAYOUT (SIMPLE RULE) 
    •  Design your house like this: 
      •  FRONT (AIR IN) 
        • Large windows 
        • Living room open space 
        •  ⬇️ airflow path 
      •  MIDDLE 
        • Dining / circulation zone (open concept) 
        •  ⬇️ airflow continues 
      •  BACK (AIR OUT) 
        • Kitchen exhaust 
        • Back door / vents / garden exit 
    •  👉 Air must always have a “path to escape” 
  7. COMMON MISTAKES IN MALAYSIA HOMES 
    •   West-facing large glass walls 
    •  No roof insulation 
    • No cross ventilation planning 
    •  Fully enclosed kitchen 
    •  No ceiling fans (relying only on AC) 
    •  Blocked airflow with furniture walls 
  8. BEST “HIGH COOLING” COMBINATION (REALISTIC) 
    •  If you want maximum cooling without overbuilding: 
    •  MUST HAVE: 
      • Cross ventilation design 
      • Roof insulation + reflective roof 
      • Ceiling fans in every room 
      • Shaded west side 
      • Kitchen exhaust system 
  9. NICE ADDITIONS: 
    • Smart aircond (inverter) 
    • Trees + landscaping wind breaks 
    • High ceilings (living room priority) 
  10. FINAL RESULT (WHAT YOU ACHIEVE) 
    •  A well-designed cooling house in Malaysia will feel like: 
      •  ✔ Naturally breezy in daytime 
      • ✔ Much less aircond usage 
      • ✔ Cooler walls + roof even in afternoon heat
      •  ✔ Air movement in every room 
      • ✔ More comfortable sleep without heavy AC


Low Budget ESG House (RM 5000)

 

LOW BUDGET ESG HOUSE (RM 5000)

 
We’ll simplify ESG into 3 practical parts: 
  •  E (Environment): save energy + water + waste 
  •  S (Social): comfort + livability 
  •  G (Governance): simple tracking + control 

  1. ENVIRONMENT (BIGGEST SAVINGS IMPACT) 
    • Basic solar lighting support (not full solar system) 
      •  Instead of full solar PV (too expensive), do this: 
        •  Solar garden lights (outdoor) 
        • Solar wall lights (car porch / gate area) 
      •  Why: 
        •  Reduces outdoor electricity usage 
        • Improves security lighting automatically 
      •  Cost: RM 150 – RM 600 
    •  Mini rainwater harvesting system (DIY) 
      • Setup: 
        • 1 x 1000L water tank (or 2 x 500L drums) 
        • Gutter pipe diversion 
        • Basic mesh filter (leaves/debris) 
        • Tap outlet 
      •  Use for: 
        •  Garden watering 
        • Car washing 
        • Floor cleaning 
      •  Cost breakdown: 
        •  Tank: RM 300 – RM 900 
        • Pipes + fittings: RM 200 – RM 500 
        •  👉 Total: RM 500 – RM 1,400 
    •  Simple compost system (DIY) 
      • Setup: 
        • 1 plastic drum / bin (drilled holes) 
        • Dry leaves + kitchen waste layering 
        •  Optional: Bokashi bucket for indoor kitchen scraps 
      •  Cost: 
        •  DIY compost bin: RM 50 – RM 150 
        • Optional Bokashi: RM 100 – RM 200 
        •  👉 Total: RM 50 – RM 300 
    •  Passive cooling (MOST IMPORTANT for Malaysia) 
      •  Do this during design/reno stage: 
        •  Cross ventilation windows (opposite sides)
        •  Ceiling fan in all rooms (not overusing aircond) 
        • Light roof colour (reflect heat) 
        • Basic roof insulation (foil or foam layer) 
      •  Cost: 
        •  Ceiling fans: RM 100 – RM 300 each 
        • Roof insulation (basic): RM 500 – RM 1,500 
        •  👉 Total: RM 1,000 – RM 2,000 
  2.  SOCIAL (COMFORT + LIVEABILITY) 
    •  Natural lighting design (cheap but powerful) 
      • Bigger windows in living area 
      • Use light curtains (sheer + blackout combo) 
      •  💰 Cost: RM 200 – RM 600 
    • Small green space setup 
      • 2–5 potted plants (indoor + outdoor) 
      • Simple herb garden (kitchen side) 
      •  💰 Cost: RM 100 – RM 300 
    •  Simple layout discipline (FREE but important) 
      • Built-in storage or closed cabinets 
      • Avoid open clutter shelves 
      • Separate shoes / laundry / living zones 
      •  This improves comfort more than expensive furniture 
  3.  GOVERNANCE (SMART CONTROL – LOW COST)
    • Smart plugs + energy control 
      • Control aircond, heater, appliances via phone 
      • Track usage habits 
      •  Cost: RM 100 – RM 400 
    •  Motion sensor lights (small upgrade) 
      • Toilet / corridor / outdoor lights auto on/off
      • Cost: RM 100 – RM 300 
    •  Simple energy tracking habit system (FREE) 
      • Monthly electricity + water tracking in phone notes 
      • Identify high usage rooms 
  4. FINAL BUDGET SUMMARY (LOW-BUDGET ESG) 
    • Category Cost Solar lighting RM 150 – RM 600 
    • Rainwater harvesting RM 500 – RM 1,400 
    • Compost system RM 50 – RM 300 
    • Passive cooling upgrades RM 1,000 – RM 2,000 
    • Lighting + smart control RM 200 – RM 700 
    • Plants + small green space RM 100 – RM 300 
    • 🏆 TOTAL: RM 2,000 – RM 5,000 
  5. WHAT YOU ACTUALLY ACHIEVE 
    •  Even with this budget, your house will have: 
      •  Lower electricity usage 
        • Less reliance on aircond 
        • Outdoor solar lighting 
      •  Lower water usage 
        • Free rainwater for outdoor use 
      •  Less waste 
        • Compost reduces garbage output 
      • Better comfort 
        • Cooler indoor temperature 
        • Better air circulation 
      •  More awareness of usage 
        • Smart plugs + tracking habits 
  6. SIMPLE STRATEGY (IMPORTANT) 
    •  If you do only 3 things, prioritize this: 
      •  TOP 3 (most impact) 
        • Passive cooling design (fan + ventilation) 
        • Rainwater harvesting system 
        • Compost system 
      •  These give the highest long-term savings in Malaysia climate


Saturday, May 9, 2026

[ Scent] Jin - Ephipany Glow

 

 

Epiphany Glow


 Inspired by Jin 
Concept: warm charm, soft elegance, comforting presence 
 Scent identity: soft gourmand comfort 
Bright softness with emotional warmth



 Vanilla Bean & Tonka: 5
Lavender Herbal: 3 
Bergamot Citrus: 2 



Jo Malone - Ginger Biscuit Cologne (2023)

    #Scent ( Jo Malone - Ginger Biscuit Cologne 2023) Ginger Biscuit Cologne (2023) by Jo Malone London is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for w...