Zespri Kiwifruit session at Bayan Indah KL

I was excited when i received an invitation to attend Zespri kiwifruit special session for bloggers and media . This is not my 1st time heard of Zespri brand. I read an article in a Chinese Newspaper last time and my hubby also mentioned about Zespri system to me earlier, I was amazed by How Zespri system works! Owned by more than 2,700 current and past passionate growers in New Zealand (that means every grower is the tauke (boss), Zespri is dedicated to providing the best tasting premium quality kiwifruit as well as investment behind innovation, especially in new varieties and effective growring techniques. The unique Zespri system ensures consistency in quality, traceability, food safety and ethical and sustainable business practices. There are two types of Zespri Kiwifruit, Zespri Green ( fuzzy and ovel-shaped) and Zespri Gold ( smooth and oval with a pointed crown).

This Zespri Kiwifruit session was held at the Bayan Indah KL this morning with a cooking Zespri kiwifruit workshop by the celebrity chef Rohani Jelani..

Signing our attendance and everyone got a nice goodie bag..

Beautiful scenery at Bayan Indah KL

We were served with this energy Zespri kiwifruit drink- tropical smoothie..so refreshing!

Welcome note and introductory by Ms Judy Lee ( Marketing Manager for Zespri in SEA) and and dietician's talk on the goodness of Zespri kiwifruit by Ms Ng Yee Voon.

We were heading to the kitchen to attend Zespri kiwifruit workshop by chef Rohani and also hands on session.

Again we were served with these yummy kiwifruit cupcakes..



A fun and sexy moment of pole dance conducted by Ms Nana .

See Quay Po working on her pole dance, hehehe....

Chef Rohani shared with us few techniques of cutting Zespri kiwifruit and other vegetables..

I just realized that just one serving (150g) of Zespri kiwifruit has over 150% recommended daily intake (RDI) of Vitamin C- that's an amazing twice as much as a 100g orange has !

Next, we entered into kitchen to have hands on session. I like to see all these Chinese old fashioned kitchewares placed on top of kitchen cabinets..

I especially love these sets. If you have seen these, can you tell me where to get these.

Our workstations which surrounded by trees, plants and herbs..A nice place to cook!


First we prepared Zespri kiwifruit platter, see how happily Missblurkit and  Quay Po shown their cut kiwifruit..

Cooking lesson starts..

Quay Po and I responsible to cook Nyon-style Asam Fish with Zespri Kiwifruit wedges, recipe provided by chef Rohani..will share the recipe once i cook this asam fish again at home soon..It was yummy!

Quay Po in action..

All were busy cooking ..

The Sweet Spot responsible to prepare this Zespri kiwifruit, glass noodle and chicken salad..Another yummy treat!

And Missblurkit prepared Zespri kiwifruit jam

These were three foods that prepared by us, Quay Po, The Sweet Spot, Missblurkit and I.

All were tasted fabulous! Now i just realized that Zespri kiwifruit can be used in so many way of cooking...

Chef Rohani shown us an example of assembling baked pastry with Zespri Kiwifruit jam..

See bloggers and media peoples in action...

We were served lunch with the foods that we cooked plus two extra dishes prepared by the kitchen of Bayan Indah..

A tip from chef Rohani, to ripen Zespri kiwifruit just place them next to apples.

I would like to giveaway these special Zespri key chains and Zespri bookmarks, let me know if you are interested (for Malaysian only). 5 sets to be given away ( key chains and bookmarks), first come first serve.

group photo..

Zespri also has a special contest (only for Malaysian) from 14 Sept - 30 Sept 2012, Zespri @ Kiwifruit Recipe Challenge, create the most creative recipe using Zespri Kiwifruit as the main ingredient and submit it by 24 September 2012. Top 5 recipes will receive Zespri premiums worth more than RM 100.
* winners will be announced on 30 September 2012.
* All entries will be judged by well know Celebrity Chef, Rohani Jelani.
* Send in the recipe with step by step instruction and pictuers of ingredients and the final product.
For inquiries kindly email hazel@world.com.my or adrian@world.com.my.

Here are top-10 reasons to eat kiwifruit:-
1. They are so delicious
2. Bursting with vitaminc C
3. Encourages a healthy bowel habit: prevent constipation
4. Chock full of antioxidants
5. Good for digestion
6. A good dose of potassium
7. Source of folic acid
8. Low in calories!
9. Low glycemic index
10. 100% natural

For more information on Zespri kiwifruit, please visit www.zespri.com