6 ways to prep for this festive Lunar New Year

Go shopping. Get groceries. It is an important day for Malaysians and the rest of the world who are celebrating as this festive season have been around for more than 1,000 years. Before the lunar new year arrives, get yourself prepared with these following items to add an exciting touch to your kitchen’s interior.

1. Start with food prep

Grohe K7 & Eurocube Faucets

Get down to it with these GROHE’s latest professional sprays designed for contemporary kitchens. Be it cleaning fruit and vegetables or filling up large pots, the K7 and Eurocube with professional pull-out sprays are lifesavers — they withstand heavy use whilst providing 360-degree swivel action for greater flexibility. The faucets also use the SpeedClean technology that protects against lime-scale build-up.

Find out more: Grohe Sdn Bhd

Systemat Kuchen Model & Panelyx 

Acknowledged as a proud Häfele Studio Partner, Systemat brings in something that’s quintessential to home cooks and professional cooks alike, that is state-of-the-art kitchen entities such as Panelyx’s premium decorative panels. With the former providing up-to-date German technology, the latter offers a variety of high quality panels not only in various finishes and hues, but also soft, round-edged doors that are safe, durable, scratch-resistant and moisture retardant.

Find out more: Aro Hardware Trading Sdn Bhd

2. Cook it your way

Tefal

Without having to flip a coin, it’s almost guaranteed that each home cook has owned more than one set of cooking pots before finding ‘the one’. We been through it all: stainless steel, ceramic, cooper… The list is endless! As for Tefal brand, the iconic non-stick pots and pans needs no introduction. Ever since Tefal commercial company is founded in Malaysia in 2004, Tefal expands its range in Malaysia for its homely appliances such as fans, vacuum cleaners and food preparation products. It is no wonder that it just gives that warm homemade feeling throughout the kitchen. The Tefal collection includes the unique Thermo-Spot heat indicator helps seal flavour in your food.

Find out more: Tefal Sdn Bhd  

3. Lighten the mood

Floristika flowers & vases 

Just before you continue to watch over that chocolate cake for dessert that’s in the oven, all you have is five short minutes to quickly clear the living room space before your first guests arrives for the festive occasion. Besides wiping the tables and a (very) quick hoover, place a couple of these imported ceramic vases and glassware bowls on the table from the Floristika as these not only add the perfect chance to brighten the mood with some flowers; chrysanthemums, flamingo lily, orange flower are in high demand during the festive season. Thanks to the eco-care plant, vase and floral services offered, home essentials have been elevated due to their distinct yet functional form, giving the word “design” a whole new meaning to your home.

Find out more: Floristika Sdn Bhd 

4. Unwind with a glass

BoConcept 

Without fussing too much, the number of guests often affects the sort of table you need to have. I mean, there’s really no point in having a festive occasion if you cannot fit your guests all in one room, let alone one table! Nonetheless, you’ll be in good hands with BoConcept‘s extendable Milano dining table — it’s easy to use and the extension leaves are often built-in, so no worries about storage at all. Plus, with the veneers coated in lacquer and surfaces laminated, maintenance and cleaning is going to be easy as pie; all you need is to wipe it dry with a cloth. Setting it up to easy, too. Simply pull the ends of the table and voila, you now have space to fit another two guests into the table!

Find out more: BoConcept Sdn Bhd

Kilkenny British Red Ale 

It foams; it bubbles; it brings joy and most importantly, it tastes good. A good beer after a hearty meal is no exception when you are with good company and delicacies. The Irish brewed Guiness now dominates the stout scene in Malaysia for its velvety smooth amber shade and creamed texture. To detail and pursuit of excellence has been demanded since the day it was brought into the heart of Malaysians, it is definitely a canny experience with Kilkenny.

Find out more: Heineken Sdn Bhd

5. Serve ’em!

 KitchenMachine AT340

There’s always the urge to add another topping onto another, whether it is extra fishcakes, meat toppings or salads to your guests even when they insist. So instead using a long grater and wasting that precious time from your guests, stun them with the pro slicer grater AT340. Designed exclusively from Kenwood Major, it can customised with an additional attachment to suit different taste and skill levels. This powerful non-stop tool would help prepare family-sized quantities of fruit and vegetables and would be time saving.

Find out more: Kenwood World Sdn Bhd 

6. Soulful brews 

Royal Selangor

Some of your guests may prefer a spot of tea to wash down the hearty meal you just prepared, so be sure to serve only the best leaves in the house with the help of Royal Selangor’s very own Circa tea caddy. Whilst the water is boiling, you can lift its lid and inhale the fine aromatic flavours that have been preserved in this tightly sealed case. What’s more, the Circa tea caddy is decorated with bold wooden stripes that adds a warm accent to its surroundings.

Find out more: Royal Selangor Sdn Bhd