Wholesome berrylicious goodies can be found jam-packed in a bottle of Ribena Blackcurrant goodness for the whole family! Over the years, you've probably have heard, seen or even tasted Ribena yourself, however, did you know that there's more to it than just a thirst quenching beverage?


For 63 years it was introduced to Malaysians, that is like double my age! I wasn't even born yet! So many years and Ribena is like the best blackcurrant juice that many, fell head over heels with, (I know I did!). But most parents, including mine are sometimes against it because they say it's too sweet (because I love to have mine thick and sweet!). But I mean, come on, who can resist such yummy flavours?


Today I was introduced to another whole new level of Ribena at the Ribena Berrylicious Workshop in Handcrafted Creative Bites Studio at Setia City Mall. Together with guest host of the day, Dr. Jezamine Lim who led the event; We had the opportunity to experience first-hand, on how to take your Ribena Blackcurrant drink up a notch, with a few recipes that is just too cool not to share with you all today!


We started off with making the cheese tart, the whole workshop was guided by the studio's very own food director herself, Wong May Chew, who also created the recipes demonstrated. I've always love baking in a slow paced environment and in a comfy zone in my own kitchen, also because I am used to my own baking tools and took time to know the ingredients. But today I was a little clumsy and off-beat. Also because it is my first time making a cheese tart.

The cheese tart steps is quite simple actually once you get the hang of it. Mix the gelatin with water and set aside, heat up the milk, add blue pea flowers and mix till it has turned slightly bluish. And... we just follow the recipe. Basically the base of the cheese tart are the Ribena jellies.


Once placed in the fridge to set. We proceeded to make a salad dressing with Ribena juice!


Then it was the Vietnamese roll with Ribena jellies. This is quite unique. With the right portion of ingredients, it can create a unique flavour of mint from the mint leaves, blandness from the bee hoon and blackcurrant sweetness from the Ribena jelly. You don't even need sauce anymore. That's how unique it can be.

After that we got to enjoy the food readily prepared using the Ribena Blackcurrant syrup or gummy sweets.


There was also a mini competition for the Most Creative Cheese Tart decorations. I made a heart shape out of whatever ingredients I managed to grab. And the winning prize was the Ribena mini fridge!


Congrats to Lily Shah (The Buxom Babe/Parenthood Magazine) who won the competition!

It was a fun time spent and the recipes will be really useful for me as I can make it for my kids using Ribena.

Celebrating World Milk Day & Ramadan, “Moments of Goodness” heartwarming campaign by Fonterra Brands Malaysia; Bringing moments of wholesome goodness to everyone from all walks of life!

Fonterra, the dairy nutrition company from New Zealand, with its kindest generosity in the spirit of gifting, has prepared 1,000 Fernleaf UHT milk, that was distributed at Kelana Jaya and Ampang Park LRT stations, for commuters to have a nutritious boost for an energised start to the day.


Not only that, they even contributed 60kilograms of Fernleaf & Anlene milk powder in cartons to 2 charities - Agathians Shelter and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-Anak Yatim and OKU Mesra.


And today, Fonterra distributed 500 meals of bubur lambuk enriched with Fernleaf UHT milk and Iftar packs with New Zealand dairy products to the local mosque Surau As Sahabah in Kota Damansara.


"With the believe in enriching the lives of the people and communities, Fonterra Brands Malaysia wants to celebrate Ramadan and World Milk Day by bringing dairy to the people who may not have it as part of their daily diets."


"Especially during the holy month of Ramadan it is equally important to consume more dairy for a balanced and wholesome diet. It's important in sustaining energy levels and maintaining good health because dairy contains essential nutrients such as protein, calcium, potassium, B vitamins that will help sustain energy levels and replenish nutrients lost during long hours of fasting", as said by Ms Megawati Suzari, Director of New Product Development, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs of Fonterra Brands Malaysia. And rest assured, all Fonterra Brands Malaysia are certified Halal by JAKIM.


Fonterra has operated in Malaysia for 44 years and has a strong portfolio of trusted consumer brands such as Anmum, Fernleaf, Anlene and Anchor to support the health and nutrition  of Malaysians across different life stages.


It was a heartwarming event to be at as I get to watch the families of the nearby community gather to enjoy the Bubur Lambuk and Iftar packs by Fonterra for buka puasa in this Holy Month Ramadan.



Agathian Shelter is located at Seksyen 8, Petaling Jaya. The residents of the shelter consists of 38 boys between the age of 5 to 17 years old. They are in need of rice, milk powder, cleaning detergent, noodles and other essential groceries. To donate, you may call 03-7954 1680.

Pusat Kebajikan Anak-Anak Yatim dan OKU Mesra in Seksyen 1, Petaling Jaya has 28 OKU residents between the age of 1 1/2 to 60 years old. They are in need of rice, cooking oil, meat, noodles, toiletries and other essential household items. For more information contact Iveen 019-2229697.