Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards 2011: Most Original Blog Design Winner
So over the weekend Squishies and I stopped over at Malaysia and somehow ended up leaving with the award for Best Original Blog Design!
Thank you so much to everyone who voted for us, it came as a massive shock to hear Eat, Show & Tell called out and to be honest, we’re still in shock *laughs*.
The Awards
This year the Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards (NAPBAS) were held at the gorgeous Marriott Putrajaya, with a blogger attendance of over 500 people it was a crush of cameras, gorgeous dresses and some awkward food bloggers (us) cowering in the corner.
With the lovely Liz of Lizosaurus fame
We were paired up with the brilliant Lizosaurus in our category, her vibrant personality, hairstyle and tail-dress were easily the best combination of the night and would have won the award for best outfit, if they were awarding one on the night!
Oh hi, Karen!
We weren’t the only Sydney food bloggers representing on the night, Karen and Helen were also there for their categories Best Photography Blog and Best Food Blog.
Winner - Best Parenting Blog, Childhood 101!!
Kristie of Childhood 101 accepting her award
Kristie of Childhood 101 was the first Australian to take to the stage with her 2nd consecutive win for Best Parenting Blog! The table seatings were organised by country and the Aussie tables pretty much went crazy cheering.
Doing the walk
Up on stage
I can safely say that my mind went completely white for the 2 or so minutes after we were announced as the winner for Best Original Blog Design. I have a very clear memory of dragging Squishies up on stage with me determined to not have to go up alone *laughs*.
I’m sure at one point I shouted, ‘Go Aussies!‘ before promptly abandoning the stage ridiculously grateful that we hadn’t fallen over.
Go Aussies!!
All of the aussie attendees at napbas (Courtesy of Nuffnang)
The Food
Apart from the NAPBAS, there was one thing that I really wanted to do in Malaysia. And that was… eat.
Assam Laksa, Ipoh Hor Fan, Milo Ice, Prawn Hokkien Har Mee
Our first stop after landing in Kuala Lumpur was to head straight for Mid Valley Megamall which as its name promised, was super super mega. It took us a few loops and 4 floors before we located La Manila, a daintily decorated store advertising tiramisu on the walls but also served up a mean Assam Laksa.
I was sweating by the end, but the Milo Ice made it all so much better afterwards! (I MISS YOU MILO)
And obviously because I hadn’t eaten enough, I went out for 2nd lunch about 2 hours later for a bowl of Prawn Hokkien Har Mee, which packed a prawny punch.
Red Ruby
Squishies succumbed to the icy comfort of Red Ruby, after choking on tiny sips of my noodles.
Tea Tarik
And of course, you can’t eat in Malaysia without washing it down with a Tea Tarik, warm or cold!
Smashed chicken, Penang fried kway teow, Barbeque chicken rice, Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng
A welcome revisit to the KLCC food court saw me reunited with my beloved Ayam Goreng, sadly it was a little too dry but I double teamed with Lemon Ice Tea and another Milo Ice and all was good with the world. Because I know Squishies way too well, I predicted that she’d end up at the Chicken Rice stand… and I was right! Haha.
Sadly because we are bad bloggers, we may have neglected to take photos of the rest of our food… In the end I lost count of the meals we ate but it also included: Grilled Stingray in Banana Leaf, Oyster Omelet, Wontan Mee, Rojak, Roti Canai, Soft Boiled Eggs with Kaya Toast and as much Milo and Soy Milk as I could get my hands on.
Mmm, I like food. But I still wanted to eat more 
Around Town
Istana Negara, KLCC, Tugu Negara & Petronas Towers
Nuffnang treated us to some sightseeing around Kuala Lumpur (which Squishies was pretty excited about being her first time in Malaysia). I was mostly excited for KLCC and my subsequent visits to Vincci where I may have left with a new pair of shoes or two (or four…).
Storm Troopers in Transit
Even the Storm Troopers came along for the ride.
From The View in G Tower
The cocktail drinks were held at a super trendy bar aptly called The View at the G Tower (and what a view!). It was really amazing how many people we managed to squeeze in the place, especially when it started raining rather earnestly.
Even Storm Troopers gets Thirsty
Those Storm Troopers really want to join the fun! Or maybe steal our beers… either or, it’s hard to know with them.
AirAsia X
A special note to thank AirAsia X for their sponsorship of flights over the weekend, it was with their help that Squishies was also able to come over to Malaysia with me and thus ensuring that I wouldn’t have to stand on stage alone!! For that I will be forever grateful.
- On Flight D7 212
Our long-haul flight flew out of Melbourne, and was remarkably similar to the flight I was on a year ago on my last trip to Malaysia (they’re an offshoot of AirAsia who does short-haul flights). I was eyeing up the Premium Seats with envy as we walked past them, but Squishies is the tiniest person on earth and basically curled up in the seats with her comfort pack and passed out!
I kept myself entertained with the pre-purchased meals (hello Milo!) and some well deserved Kindle time. Luckily our flight back to Melbourne was on a half empty plane and I ended up playing footsie with Helen in a row alllll to ourselves. Oh hai Helen 
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But really…
We all know why we really came to Malaysia… IT’S JUMPING TIME.
At the National Monument
At the Marriott
In the Lobby
In the Hallway
On the Beds
At the Airport
Yes!! After 2 years of practicing, I have finally mastered the jump kick! However, Helen still wins the award for most consistent.
Finally, thank you again to everyone and Nuffnang for all of your support!
Eatshowandtell attended the 2011 NAPBAS courtesy of Nuffnang and all of the NAPBAS sponsors. Congrats to all the nominees and finalists because we all rock.
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Minh is a food, photography, tv loving girl who on occasion likes to think that she can cook. I can't hold my drink for what its worth and have an unhealthy obsession with green tea products.
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This article was written on 21 Dec 2011, and is filed under Events, Malaysia.
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Congrats for the award! And great jumps!
Lmao! Love the shot of you and Helen in the lobby and the storm troopers trying to get a drink! Congrats on your win guys
Phuoc’n Delicious´s last [type] ..Chocolate almond cookies
You have nice photos,love it so much,what slr do you use?
Those photos are hilarious! Love it. Congrats!
Hahahha those jumping shots are great!
Congrats on the win guys! the jumping photos are hilarious lol looks like you had a blast!
Congratulations on the win. Those jump shots are unreal!
Qing and Minh,
Congratulations…
I’m so proud of you guys…
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR…
LOTS OF LOVE
Congrats you guys!!! So jealous of all your milo ais consumption. Heehee love the jumping photos!
Congrats on the Award and great jump shots
Congrats! Woohoo! Love the storm troopers and the jumping pics!
One day I’ll master the karate jump! Until then I’ll just flop around or levitate lol. Was such a blast with you all and ugh so jealous of the extra meals that you had! Congrats to the ES&T team for the award. Haha I’ll never forget your face when they announced your name (btw if you really want to know what happened on stage, I still have the video doo di doo…).
lol! Awesome weekend and haha we need to jump kick our way around the world
Helen (Grab Your Fork)´s last [type] ..Assam laksa, stingray and clay pot chicken: Kuala Lumpur in one weekend
Congrats the EST team! truly well deserved
Keep jumping, Daddy Mac will make you, jump, jump!
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Congrats guys! Oh, and you’re eating all the Malaysian faves…!
Very awesome jumps, very awesome indeed.
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Congrats guys, we were so proud of you on the Aus Nuffies table when you won!! Was really great to meet you. Stunning work on the photos, love the one from the G Tower, that was a fun night!
Cheers
HURAAAAAAAAY! Congrats on winning!
Awesome wrap up post. So great to meet you all and congrats on the win!
bahahahah the jump shots are freaking gold lols and congrats dudes!
Wow those are some high/well posed jumps lol. Asian genes to secret ninja posing skills??
Congrats again on the win
LOVE the jump shots, too funny, and the storm troopers!!!
Christie-Childhood 101´s last [type] ..Two Quick & Easy Christmas Reindeer Ideas Kids Will Love
Congratulations on your win. What an honour and a thrill. Love all the flying-through-the-air shots. I didn’t know the beds in Malaysia were as springy as trampolines.
CONGRATULATIONS on your win. Am loving the jumping shots. LOL to the karate ones. haha
Tina @ bitemeshowme´s last [type] ..Work Christmas Party 2011 – 1980s Theme
HAHA love the jump shots and storm troopers too! A great write up and really highlights what an enjoyable experience you and other bloggers had.
Thank you for joining us at NAPBAS and congratulations for taking out the prize!
Oh, those jumps and the storm troopers! Too much fun. Congrats on a very deserved win. x
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Loving the star jumps! Lol. You girls have a mean jump kick
) Congrats on your win!!!!! Keep up the great work
Love the jumping shots – you guys are hilarious!
Congratulations on your win! It’s fantastic recognition for your site.
I was very excited to see the Asam laksa / iced milo combination – I always want something sweet after Asam laksa, too. I usually get iced milo or an ice kachang. Mmm.
Congrats again
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