19/09/2024

LYFE THURSDAY | SEP 19, 2024

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Ű BY S.TAMARAI CHELVI

I F you are planning to explore a premium kitchen appliance that can do it all, save space and fit into modern kitchen aesthetics, the new Bruno Malaysia’s Compact Hotplate may be the answer for you. Created to cater for those with fast-paced lifetyles, the A4 paper-size Compact Hotplate or the bigger version or A3 paper-size Grande Hotplate, which are functional and stylish can do more just one thing. The rectangular-shaped hotplate looks like a cast iron skillet with a cover at a glance but it can grill, steam and bake. Apart from just cooking a delicious meal, explore baking cakes, pancakes and pastries. If you are a takoyaki lover, then this is most suitable for you as the electrical appliance comes with a flat plate and 24 holes takoyaki plate. There are optional accessories or plates, such as a pancake plate, in which you can cook six pancakes. In addition, there are also cake plate, multi plate, grill plate, split pot, double steamer rack and glass lid available for purchase separately. The versatile, convenient and user-friendly Compact Hotplate comes in six colours – blue gray, white, pink beige, magenta pink, Russian pink, cardamon green and red and it serves one to three people. Experiment to elevate cooking Bruno, a lifestyle appliance brand from Japan launched a flagship kiosk last week in The Gardens Mall, offering premium appliances. Media members and social media influencers had a chance to cook using the plate at ABC Cooking Studio, which was just a short distance from the kiosk.

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Compact Hotplate. – ALL PICS COURTESY OF BRUNO MALAYSIA

Stylish, functional hotplate

o Explore new kitchen appliance that complements fast-paced lifestyles

Food cooked with the Compact Hotplate serves two to three people.

A variety of dishes can be made with the Hotplate.

convenience and elegance for their homes. “At Bruno, we want to make cooking more than a routine chore. We want our products to bring people together over stress-free, delicious meals. Bruno products, elevated by Japanese design and craftsmanship, help people elevate their meals. “Bruno’s appliances are designed for those with active lifestyles to create dishes with ease and style. Grill, steam and bake nearly anything you put your mind to, each offering a multifaceted experience, allowing users to create various meals with every use,” added Chin. Besides the hotplate, there is a Grill Sandwich Maker for sandwiches and waffles and Steam and Bake Toaster that bakes bread, pizza and more. Compact Hotplate is priced at RM699 and Grande at RM999.

The hotplate heats up quickly, which saves cooking time. The temperature ranges from low to high to a sizzling 250°C and also keeps the food warm. The surface of the plate is smooth, the pancake plate has the right size for easy-baking . Compact Hotplate’s size makes it portable and could work using an electrical port (power cord is provided). Grande Hotplace has similar features just as Compact but this one comes in three colours – blue grey, white and red. Grande serves four to six people and the best part is a 36-hole takoyaki plate comes with the purchase of the Grande. Elevating kitchen experiences Bruno Malaysia head Jordan Chin said the launch of its kiosk in Kuala Lumpur makes its premium products more accessible to customers, who seek versatility,

Yoo Ah-In sentenced to one year in prison following drug charges

YOO Ah-In, one of South Korea’s most prominent actors, has been sentenced to one year in prison following his first trial on drug-related charges. The conviction marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battle that has captured national and international attention. Known for his roles in critically acclaimed films and dramas, he was sentenced after being found guilty of illegal drug use. The charges against him, which have been widely reported, stem from allegations of repeated drug

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consumption. His legal team argued for leniency but the court ultimately handed down a one year prison sentence. This conviction is a major blow to Yoo’s career. The actor, who has enjoyed a successful

ongoing and endorsements will likely be affected as the industry responds to the court’s ruling. The sentencing has sparked widespread discussion among fans and within the entertainment industry. While some express disappointment, others see it as a necessary outcome for maintaining integrity within the industry. – Hallyubeat projects

You can cook, steam and bake with the

Compact Hotplate.

and influential career, now faces an uncertain future in the

The conviction is a major blow to Yoo’s career. – YOUTUBEPIC