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Mum … I Was On TV! (Discover Perak @ Asian Food Channel)

August 22, 2011 | 7,332 views
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Behind the Scenes @ Indulgence

Behind the Scenes – Just like in the movies? The preparation work was tedious; in summary.

Okay, think since the cat’s out of the bag now …. I’d better come clean.

Yes, I was one of the featured guests on Discover Perak, a food/travel/lifestyle series on the sizzling highlights of my hometown of Perak. The series hosted by Xandria Ooi, is currently shown on Astro’s AFC (Asian Food Channel on 703); every Monday at 8pm.

Wanna know the story behind the scenes? Read on ……

Zesty Pomelo Salad

Must insert a food shot here, if not I’ll get complaints for running grandfather stories on a food site. The pomelo salad was a refreshing creation by Julie of Indulgence; zesty and tangy, yet with a juicy burst of sweetness from the local Tambun pomelo.

It was back in March 2010, if I remember correctly, when Xandria started correspondence with me. Initially, it was only for recommendations of my favourite street food outlets in Ipoh.

And knowing me, you would have expected a list that takes forever to digest.

Not Lemang

Kuala Kangsar – Production of Labu Sayong; the iconic Perak’s handicraft usually presented as souvenirs. As usual, I was not only baffled, I was lost. Hungry … thought he was making ‘lemang’ …

And one thing led to another.

Next thing I knew; I was being shot.

No, not with a gun … though I could sense that sinister thought in you. But put in place in front of the camera, and this was an awkward situation since I have always been the one behind my camera shooting at people and of course; my food, not the other way ’round and being recorded live at that!!

Hungry for Action

The people around us just could not care about our existence! Amazing how Ipoh folks crave for the egg tarts at Choy Kee at Simee market.

No script. No make-up (that’s why the zombie-fied look). No stylist (and the out-of-bed hair).

No preparation. No practice. No trial run.

And I was wearing a wrong T-shirt on the first night!

Who would have known that you’re not supposed to wear shirts with horizontal lines while being shot? The lines would create illusions (maybe) … or high possibility of me appearing even more horizontally-challenged than I was ……

Thankfully Ipoh Parade is nearby. Hence we rushed over, grabbed that green (so that I could appear comfortably as myself; the long lost sibling of Shrek!!) T-shirt and changed on the spot!

Feeding Time

When Gluttons REALLY Bumped Heads – Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. Or maybe not.

But Xandria was a natural host. So natural that she made me felt as if I was dining out with my casual friends, instead of being aware that the film’s rolling in front of us.

A bad move, Xan.

So in my elements that I was chewing, munching and mumbling through one of the segment. You know  how I can be uncontrollably/helplessly attracted to food. 24/7/365. 🙂

Toast and White Coffee

The two days spent shooting granted me with terrific experiences. Now I can slash another one of my “1001 Things To Do Before I Die” checklist.

“Mum … this time, your son’s on TV!“

*Some of the places shown on the premier episode today :
– Cowan Street Ayam Tauge
– Big Tree Foot Yong Tau Foo
– Nam Heong’s old town white coffee
– Funny Mountain Soya Bean, Canning Garden Fried Dough & Tong Sui Kai
– Yong Suan Nasi Ganja
– Nasi Lemak Ayam Kampung
– Foh San Dim Sum
– Simee Market’s Choy Kee egg tarts & Chee Cheong Fun
– Indulgence Restaurant & Living

Other attractions – Sam Poh Tong Cave, The Banjaran Hot Springs & Retreat

*Big thanks to Sean Ooi for some of the glorious shots featured here.

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58 Responses to “Mum … I Was On TV! (Discover Perak @ Asian Food Channel)”

  1. Ju Mei says:
    August 23, 2011 at 12:04 am

    Wow! Grats! Too bad I missed the show. Well, I did heard about Discover Perak(from your twitter, I think?) but I didn’t know it’s showing at 8pm! Any idea when are the repeats?

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    Yeah … I tweeted it earlier the same day, though not very significantly.
    The repeats will be on awkward times though.

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  2. xjion89 says:
    August 23, 2011 at 12:34 am

    wow~ congratzzz!!!! and, it is definitely a great moment!
    How come u hide ur handsome face?hahahaha~

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    Haha … coz it is NOT. After all, I want people to feel HUNGRY when reading my blog, not throwing up all over the place ….

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  3. wmw says:
    August 23, 2011 at 12:34 am

    Wah! Famous liao….next time go out must wear sunnies! Hehehe….Congrats on strikiing one off your bucket list :o)

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    No need lah …. won’t get mobbed anyway. Let’s go tea time at SS2 Mall!

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  4. jencooks says:
    August 23, 2011 at 1:12 am

    I couldnt sleep and decide to tune in to watch the recorded show at 1am just.
    Unbelievable that I get to see the unassuming and now famous Motormouth in person, slimfit for a person who ate the whole Perak. I wanted to be one of the first to sincerely send my CONGRATULATIONS! You have been made famous in Malaysia and Singapore. Well done.

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    Haha …. slimfit?!! You’re kidding right? Anyway, that was recorded last year. Now I have exploded into one HUGE balloon. 🙂
    Thanks anyway.

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  5. hApPy HappY says:
    August 23, 2011 at 6:36 am

    Well Done … a good exposure I am sure, why mask your face brother…anyway congratulation again.

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    Because the face is not palatable. Not appetizing at all. 🙂

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  6. NKOTB says:
    August 23, 2011 at 8:27 am

    aiya, i missed that.. when is the repeat????

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    Repeats at odd hours though. But on every Monday 8pm on AFC. Watch the next few episodes!

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  7. Wen Ching says:
    August 23, 2011 at 8:41 am

    Congratulations on making up to the TV! Aw, missed it because I’m not in KL at the moment. Your blog definitely has a lot of useful information on Perak, and other places too! Keep up the good work! =)

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    Thanks Wen Ching. We really should meet up when you’re back in KL.

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  8. lotsofcravings says:
    August 23, 2011 at 9:06 am

    is there an online version to watch!???

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    I don’t think so, Joe. Not as of yet. Maybe after all the episodes have been shown on Astro.

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  9. jason says:
    August 23, 2011 at 9:50 am

    LOL, Nicholas sms-ed me and said “OMG, I saw Motormouth on AFC!”

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    Haha …. he was either shocked, appalled, or dumbfounded. Or all of the above.

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  10. ken says:
    August 23, 2011 at 10:48 am

    “premier episode today”, which is like YESTERDAY?
    OMG you should have posted this earlier!! lol..
    anyway, i missed it.. congrats on making it this big! 😀

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    Hehe… that’s exactly the reason I did not post on the day before, or prior.
    Can’t imagine disappointing so many pair of eyes.

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  11. Baby Sumo says:
    August 23, 2011 at 11:06 am

    Why wanna cover your face la… edi shown on TV mah 😛 hehehehe. Btw congrats on making it on TV.

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    Thanks Baby Sumo. The words and the food shots matter most. Not this face. 🙂

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  12. melody says:
    August 23, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    I missed watching the show.. *sob sob*..
    MM, er you shouldn’t hide your face mah..
    I doubt i would have recognise ya when out hunting for glorious foods.. hehe..
    Congrats ya.. you deserve it!..*winks*

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Can one… you see one guy snapping around shamelessly in Ipoh, and you’d have guessed it’s me.
    Or maybe there ARE people with thick skin like me?

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  13. bleeyw says:
    August 23, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    Ya.. I got to watch that last nite…
    So, when will you be hosting your own show on AFC ????

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Host own show?!! FAR from happening lah …. sorry. Can imagine the host eating non-stop instead of explaining or not?

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  14. kampungboycitygal says:
    August 23, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    wah well done! u have done us Perak-ian proud! haha

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    Thanks Wei Zhi. Let’s concentrate more on showing the BEST of what perak has to offer.

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  15. chris C says:
    August 23, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    wow! for someone who eats like there’s no tomorrow, how did you manage to keep yourself in shape?? LOL!! Congratz btw!

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    In shape or keep myself out of shape? Haha …. thanks. I will take that in good stride, and act as if it’s a compliment.

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  16. ai wei says:
    August 23, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    congratez! need to get your signature next time 😛 hehe

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 23rd, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    Haha ….. signature tak ada value one ….. thanks anyway.

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  17. fcoe says:
    August 23, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    we are proud of u la!
    CONGRATS!

    [Reply]

  18. nikel says:
    August 23, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Nice part.. but why all photo hide out dee

    [Reply]

  19. Yikyang Nicholas says:
    August 24, 2011 at 1:56 am

    i saw u dude!!!!! u should have intro the great food court in SMI! haha kidding! well done bro!

    [Reply]

  20. minchow says:
    August 24, 2011 at 6:30 am

    Whoa grats on making it on telly! Now everyone will be able to recognise you, like it or not!

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  21. email2me says:
    August 24, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Wah congratz James! You make us foodie proud ….. Show your face a bit la …. camwhore trend lately. 😛

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 26th, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Sorry Ken … camwhore?!!! Haha …. yeah, the FOOD’s the highlight, not me.

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  22. adel says:
    August 24, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    haha,i sure will be keep an eye out for this series on AFC in SG 🙂

    [Reply]

  23. Pureglutton says:
    August 24, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    Congrats again! We have a celebrity now eh… and one whom I just lunched with recently…wahaha! Oops, forgot to ask for your autograph also – haiya! Next time, can ah? 😛

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 26th, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Haha … no need autograph. But lunch? YES!

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  24. Xandria says:
    August 25, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    HEYa James!

    Hahahhahahahaha I can’t believe you covered up your face in these shots! Hilarious ;P Anyway, great post & t’was awesome having you on the show. Hope you enjoyed it and see you soon!! xx

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 26th, 2011 at 9:29 am

    Hi Xan! Hahaha ….. cannot imagine showing this face on the blog lah.
    Really enjoyed the experience, and you hosted the show well. Anticipating the next 4 episodes.

    [Reply]

  25. eddy says:
    August 28, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    hey bro, saw your handsome face on AFC’s Discover Perak… 🙂 well done!!!

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    August 28th, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Haha … .just watched on AFC? I was not aware of the repeat show too, until parents stumbled upon the show.

    [Reply]

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