Saturday, October 26, 2019

吃得出感動的「赤崁璽樓」鳳梨酥/民宿 “Pineapple Cakes” with Blessing, Fortune, and Longevity (鳳梨酥/凤梨酥/伴手禮/禮盒) [Foodie Series] | Steve&Angela FunTV

繼上次拜訪赤崁璽樓,我們有機會試吃了赤崁璽樓獨家的鳳梨酥和參觀赤崁璽樓的民宿,真的讓我們感動到赤崁璽樓主人的用心,他們用心照顧這間老房子,並把自己生活上的感動放到他們的鳳梨酥裡面,對於赤崁璽樓蔬食料理有興趣的,歡迎到前一篇貼文看看:
一頓難忘的3小時晚餐 @「赤崁璽樓」蔬食餐廳 Chi Kan West House @ Tainan (台南素食 Vegetarian/台南美食/台南蔬食) [Foodie Series] | Steve&Angela FunTV

We were so impressed by the food in Chi Kan West House. If you haven't seen our previous dining experience blog post at the Chi Kan West House, you can check it out by using the following link: 一頓難忘的3小時晚餐 @「赤崁璽樓」蔬食餐廳 Chi Kan West House @ Tainan (台南素食 Vegetarian/台南美食/台南蔬食) [Foodie Series] | Steve&Angela FunTV

Chi Kan West House is more than just a vegetarian restaurant, they are also specialized in making Lacto-ovo vegetarian pineapple cakes, "Blessing Fortune Longevity Pineapple Cakes". It’s good to see restaurants making effort to cater different diet preferences, especially such a Taiwanese signature dessert like pineapple cakes. We were also surprised to find out that Chi Kan West House is actually a hostel as well, so you can actually extend the whole experience from just a meal to an overnight stay.

<店家資訊>

赤崁璽樓(蔬食餐廳、民宿、鳳梨酥)
地址:700 台南市中西區西門路二段372巷10號
電話:06-224 5179 / 0926-537-191
營業時間:中餐時段 11:30-2:30 晚餐時段 5:30-9:00 (週二公休)
粉絲專頁:https://www.https://www.facebook.com/%E8%B5%A4%E5%B4%81%E7%92%BD%E6%A8%93%E8%94%AC%E9%A3%9F%E9%A4%90%E5%BB%B3%E6%B0%91%E5%AE%BF%E9%B3%B3%E6%A2%A8%E9%85%A5-836238249780107/facebook.com/ikki.cuisine/
官方網站:http://zen-meal.emmm.tw/
消費方式:現金
停車:餐廳只有提供3個車位,但是附近有很多停車場(如下圖),我們當天停車在附近西門圓環停車場,距離不到200公尺
<Store Information>
Chi Kan West House (Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant, Hostel, Pineapple Cake)
Address: 
No. 10, Ln. 372, Sec. 2, Ximen Road, West Central District, Tainan City, 700
Phone: 
+886-6-224 5179 / +886-926-537-191
Hours: 
Lunch Hour 11:30-2:30 Dinner Hour 5:30-9:00 (Closed on Tuesday)
Facebook Fanpage: 
https://www.facebook.com/%E8%B5%A4%E5%B4%81%E7%92%BD%E6%A8%93%E8%94%AC%E9%A3%9F%E9%A4%90%E5%BB%B3%E6%B0%91%E5%AE%BF%E9%B3%B3%E6%A2%A8%E9%85%A5-836238249780107/
Official Website: 
http://zen-meal.emmm.tw/
Accepting Payments: 
Cash only
Parking: 
The restaurant has 3 parking spaces available, but there are quite a few parking options nearby (see the parking information above). 
We actually parked at Ximen Yuan Huan (Roundabout) that day.

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原來赤崁璽樓不只是一家蔬食餐廳而已,一二樓是餐廳,三樓則是赤崁璽樓合法民宿哦!
While having our three hours dinner in Chi Kan West House, I already see the transformation of this beautiful estate from daytime to nighttime. But the fun doesn’t have to stop here, Chi Kan West House Hostel is open for business upstairs on 3rd floor.
想像一下,一大早起床可以走到環繞赤崁璽樓的陽台走道上,坐在赤崁璽樓民宿主人特別準備的搖椅上,喝杯現泡的熱茶或咖啡,享受一個不一樣的台南!
With some evening breeze, you can actually sit out the balcony and enjoy a little getaway from the business of downtown Tainan.
磨石子的階梯,就像外婆家的階梯,三樓開始就有特別用玻璃門隔起來,維持房客的隱私和安全哦!
Due to Chi Kan West House is an old estate, there is no elevator. In order to get to the hostel quarter, you have to walk up these old fashioned stairs.
每一個房間的門口裝飾都不一樣,古色古香,讓舊房子和舊
The third floor is completely blocked out with glass windows and door, so the hostel guests can have some privacy from the restaurant downstairs.
There are quite a few different rooms on the third floor. Each room has Chi Kan West House signature blue framed glass door and unique overhead decorations.
每一個家具都不一樣,雖然不屬於同一組,沒有一個一模一樣的,但是擺在一起卻一點都沒有違和感,鮮豔大膽的配色,給我一種東南亞熱帶風情的感覺。
The common area of the hostel must be my favorite part. I loved the uniqueness of each piece of furnitures, and how they go so well together in their own way. It really gives me a tropical vocation vibe.

The hostel has shared bath/ shower room, but there is plenty of mirror throughout the house! It’s a perfect place for a family reunion trip or large group of friends to stay together.
連浴室都很講究,赤崁璽樓民宿的房間都是雅房,所以是共用廁所/浴室,雖然房間內的空間沒有很大,但是房間外的公共空間真的很大,也很漂亮,包括環繞式的戶外陽台/走道,是一種不一樣的住宿體驗。
The details were put into Chi Kan West House are amazing, I feel like I am in a movie set.


進來參觀那麼久,我們很開心地被環繞在五顏六色的家俱中,忙著拍照的我突然發現,赤崁璽樓竟然沒有任何電視,哈哈!進來那麼久才發現。。。真的慢半拍!但是老實說,在赤崁璽樓你不會需要看電視,光是到處尋寶就可以花上好一段時間了!
While exploring the Chi Kan West House, I finally realized that there is no TV in the entire hostel. TV is usually a must in most hotel or hostel, but I was so busy looking around and totally forget to look for a TV. 
每一個房間都有窗戶,採光很好,房間的擺設很簡單,雖然門是玻璃門,但是每一個房門都可以單獨上鎖,在房間內也有一個簾子可以拉下來,敞開時感覺空間很寬廣,拉起來又可以保有自己的隱私,這樣的空間,很適合親朋好友一起包棟住宿!
Although the private room section of Chi Kan West House is quite simple and small, but you definitely would enjoy all the natural light through all those pretty windows. You don't want to stay in the room when you are staying at Chi Kan West House, the owner invites you to utilize the common room area, as well as the access to their balcony. 
隨便一個小角落,怎麼拍怎麼漂亮!
Each door of the room is decorated differently!
自助式的咖啡機,隨時可以沖一杯Expresso或是熱茶!
Chi Kan West House also has automatic coffee maker and water boiler available for their guests. You could have a cup of tea or coffee anytime.
I love all the mix and match of the living space. It's definitely a place that would uplift your day.



赤崁璽樓的「福祿壽 鳳梨酥」
一盒10入,定價$500,來電預訂另有優惠:每盒$450。
產地:台灣 
訂餅專線 : 06-2245-179 
網路訂購 : https://goo.gl/Z8jLkb

Chi Kan West House's "Blessing Fortune Longevity Pineapple Cakes"
(10 pieces /box)
$500 /box ($50 discount would be applied through phone reservation.)
Made in Taiwan
Order Hotline: 06-2245-179 
Online Shopping: https://goo.gl/Z8jLkb
「福祿壽 鳳梨酥」藍色的包裝馬上讓人聯想到所有藍色門框和窗框所構成的赤崁璽樓,很有設計感和一致性。
"Blessing Fortune Longevity Pineapple Cakes" comes in a pretty sky blue color. It really remind me of all the pretty sky blue colored door/ window frames in Chi Kan West House.
赤崁璽樓的「福祿壽 鳳梨酥」其實是有故事的,是老闆對自己阿嬤的愛與關懷所研發出的獨家配方,老闆的堅持:「阿嬤不吃的,絕不給客人享用!」,所以對於食材上選擇,當然份外小心和講究。
There is a very touching story behind this pineapple cake. The owners of Chi Kan West House originally created this recipe for their grandmother. They choose the best ingredients and omit all unnecessary additives in order to make "Blessing Fortune Longevity Pineapple Cakes". Provide something so meaningful and tasty to the customers is their main goal, because they would only serve the food that they serve to their grandmother.
成分、有效期限和營養標示都寫的清清楚楚,最讓人驚奇的是:左上角簡單到不能再簡單的「成分」,不愧是要給自己阿嬤吃的。
I was so surprised to "Blessing Fortune Longevity Pineapple Cakes's" ingredient list. It's so simple with wholesome ingredients. 
一打開包裝,馬上可以聞到「福祿壽 鳳梨酥」外層酥皮的濃郁奶香味。
You can smell the crust of the pastry as soon as the package was opened. 
外層酥皮薄薄的,從外觀就可以看到鳳梨內餡若影若現,有別於其他品牌的酥皮,「福祿壽 鳳梨酥」摸起來沒有油膩的感覺,但是形狀卻都可以保持的很好,不會因此而容易碎掉,赤崁璽樓使用法國小麥麵粉來製作「福祿壽 鳳梨酥」,酥皮除了濃郁的奶香味以外,還可以吃得到小麥粉的細小顆粒!
Compare with regular store bought pineapple cakes, "Blessing Fortune Longevity Pineapple Cakes" has much thiner crust. Since it's made from wheat flour, you can see some specks in the crust and the pineapple filling peaking through. "Blessing Fortune Longevity Pineapple Cakes" don't taste oily at all. 
「福祿壽 鳳梨酥」的剖面圖,可以清楚看到土鳳梨的天然纖維,不但有鳳梨的香氣,還有土鳳梨特有的酸甜QQ的口感,酸酸的土鳳梨,增添了一個不一樣的味蕾層次,也讓品嚐的人比較不會膩。
You can see the fiber of the pineapple in the filling inside. "Blessing Fortune Longevity Pineapple Cakes" have a great balance between sweetness and sourness, and you can definitely tell it's made from wholesome ingredients! With a little sourness in the pastry, you wouldn't feel guilty finishing the entire dessert all by yourself.


身在台灣,小時候真的不知道鳳梨酥的特別,之前我們住美國的時候,我才體會到鳳梨酥真的可以代表台灣,每次寒暑假回來台灣,我們在美國的朋友、同學們都指定我要帶鳳梨酥回去,而赤崁璽樓的鳳梨酥,有別於傳統用冬瓜製作而成的鳳梨酥,多了一層獻給自己最親愛的家人的特別意義,吃得出來出鳳梨的酸甜味和纖維,奶香味十足的酥皮少了油膩感,讓人吃了之後不會有罪惡感!
P.S. 赤崁璽樓也包括在今年秋冬遊補助的名單中,想要體驗台南漫遊、不一樣的住宿體驗,真的超級值得來赤崁璽樓住一晚!
Taiwan is known for our pineapple cakes. If you ever come visit Taiwan, please add pineapple cakes to your must buy list! The chewy, sweet and sour pineapple fillings with the flaky crust can be a great snack option for anytime of the day, especially serving with black coffee or tea during the afternoon tea time. With so many pineapple cakes makers in the market nowadays, why not choose the one that actually use the wholesome ingredients without other unnecessary additives. 
Tainan is a city with decades of history, and it's a city that worth spending a few days exploring. Make sure you consider staying at Chi Kan West House, so you can experience a different lifestyle of Tainan living!

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Friday, October 4, 2019

體驗我的第一次「孕婦SPA」My first "Prenatal Massage" @ SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館(高雄全身護理) [Lifestyle Series] | Steve&Angela FunTV

台灣的按摩SPA和美國相比,素質真的好很多,價錢也比較平易近人,懷孕前,我們幾乎每個月都會去按摩一次,除了消除身體上的痠痛,更是讓心靈有一個放鬆、舒壓的機會,每次Steve都會按摩到睡著,好好笑喔!
其實我真的很幸運,整個孕期我都沒有任何發生在一般孕婦身上的不適,像是孕吐、便秘、抽筋、頭暈、腰酸背痛等,目前懷孕進入最後的第三孕期的我,其實都一直維持懷孕前的生活,挺著越來越大的肚子,一樣照常運動、工作、遊山玩水。雖然如此,自從懷孕後,我就沒有機會再去任何按摩了,孕期按摩真的要找專業可靠的,要不是SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館有專業的孕婦SPA,我也真的不敢輕易嘗試。
I believe I am one of the blessed ones that I have been feeling quite well ever since I got pregnant. We usually tried to fit a body massage in our schedule at least once every 1-2 months. Common sense tells you that you can't really get a regular massage while pregnant. I was so excited to get a prenatal massage during my pregnancy. 

<店家資訊>
SWISSPA 瑞醫SPA高雄旗艦館
地址:801 高雄市前金區五福三路63號7樓
電話:07-201 1967
營業時間:11AM-8PM (週日公休)
粉絲專頁:https://www.facebook.com/swisspa.co/
官方網站:http://swisspa.com.tw/
消費方式:現金/ 信用卡
停車:附近有很多停車場,中華五福圓環有很多停車位。

<Store Information>
SWISSPA
Address: 
7th Floor, No. 63 Wufu 3rd Road, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung City, 801
Phone: 
+886-7-201 1967
Hours: 
11AM-8PM (Closed on Sunday)
Facebook Fanpage: 
https://www.facebook.com/swisspa.co/
Official Website: 
http://swisspa.com.tw/
Accepting Payments: 
Cash/ Credit Cards
Parking: 
There are many paid parkings nearby, and the Zhonghua Rd/ Wufu Rd Roundabout has many street parkings available as well. 

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SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館位於高雄大立、中央公園捷運站附近,準確來說,是在盤谷銀行的樓上7樓。附近假日可能比較難停車,但是中華五福圓環上有很多路邊車位,可以在那邊試試運氣。
SWISSPA is located right in downtown Kaohsiung, walking distance from Central Park subway station. It's also in the same building of Bangkok Bank. There should be plenty street parking available nearby.
一走出電梯就可以看到SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館的招牌咯!
Take the elevator directly to 7th floor, and you will be at the SWISSPA.
從門口就給人一種乾淨、簡約的感覺,少了平時在家常看到的雜物,真的讓人有一種踏入世外桃源的氛圍。
I love the modern, minimalistic style. The environment makes people feel more relaxed without all the miscellaneous items that you usually see at home.
一進門馬上就有專員招呼,因為SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館都是以預約制,所以即使我是第一次去,也可以馬上讓我感受到他們的熱情,除了馬上讓我坐下來休息一下並享用他們的溫溫香氣十足的花草茶以外,也讓我填寫基本資料以了解我的孕期狀況。
SWISSPA is based on reservation only, so all staff are fully prepared once you walk in. We were showed to our seat right away with a warm welcome and warm herbal tea. A simple survey was also given to me to fill out in order for them to get to know my body and condition more.


SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 除了提供SPA全身護理的服務之外,他們也有自己代理國外品牌,供客人選擇,也很積極回答任何產品問題,雖然如此,SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館不會強迫推銷,這點對我很重要!
SWISSPA not only provides massage service, but they also offer a variety of different products. Their staff is enthusiastic to explain each products, but I like the fact that they won't force any sales on you.
填寫完問卷後,SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 有專業人員會仔細資訊我的孕期狀況,包括我的身體狀況及個人喜好。
Since this is a prenatal massage, SWISSPA pays extra attention to my needs and details of my condition. They really give Steve and I a peace of mind by sharing the professional prenatal massage technique to us. 
接下來,要開始準備按摩咯!我超級期待的。。。工作人員先帶領我換上室內鞋,然後到換洗間,客人可以換下衣服並簡單沖洗一下。
SWISSPA staff asked us to change to their comfy indoor shoes. They also provide a changing/ refreshing room for people to get ready for the following massage. 
換洗間中,SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 超級貼心,除了沖洗用的沐浴乳和洗髮乳以外,還有提供乳液和卸妝用品等。
In the changing room, SWISSPA provides all toiletries you would need, including shampoo, shower gel, lotion, makeup remover, etc. Super thoughtful. 
換洗間中,每一位客人有專屬的置物空間,裡面有提供大、小不同尺寸的毛巾和浴袍,置物空間都可以上鎖喔!
In the changing room, SWISSPA provides a locker room space for each client with clean towels and robe for you to use. 
裡面有三間很大的淋浴間供客人使用,水柱很強,真的很舒服。
You can also jump in a quick shower before your massage. So you don't have to worry about booking a massage after a long exhausting day at work.
換洗間真的太美了,怎麼拍都好看!其中分成換衣服、卸妝吹頭髮玄關、淋浴間及廁所幾個區域,空間很寬廣,真的讓人很舒心!
The changing room is very spacious with plenty of lounge chairs. I can totally stay here all day long and take pictures. 
換上浴袍,就可以開始這次的孕婦SPA咯!
Time for my prenatal massage. 
SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 讓每一個客人都享有獨立的私人空間,大部分的房間都是一張床,但也有兩張床一個房間的,夫妻、姊妹閨蜜等也可以一起來,一邊按摩一邊聊天。
SWISSPA provides individual rooms for each massage client. It's quiet and also provides a private space for people.
最讓我意外的是,SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 的孕婦SPA是從腳開始,有別於其他大部分從背部開始按摩下去的普通按摩方式,主要是因為可以加強孕婦的循環,藉由按摩舒壓,把血循環回到心臟。
I am very intrigued to SWISSPA massage techniques, they started the prenatal massage from my legs and work their way up. Compared with all previous massage experiences that I've had prior pregnancy, they all started with the back area first. The masseur explained to me it could encourage the blood flow by working its way up. 
孕婦都知道,孕期中精油的選擇很重要,SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 也有貼心挑選適合孕婦的精油,味道淡淡的,不嗆鼻,藉由芳療師的手溫,讓我感覺到精油的滋潤,在皮膚上真的很舒服。
All pregnant women knows there are certain essential oils that need to avoid during the pregnancy. The oil SWISSPA chose smells really good, and I like the fact that they heat up their massage oil before applying on my body. 
SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 用毛巾折疊成長條狀,大部分的按摩時間都讓孕婦可以舒服的側躺,只有最後按摩頭皮的時候才需要短暫的正躺,即使正躺,SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 也於大腿下墊幾條毛巾,減緩孕婦背部的不適,真的幫客人想得很周到。
Getting into the third trimester, it's getting harder to find a comfortable spot to sleep on. SWISSPA folds the towels into a long pillow for me to comfortably lay on my side for my an hour long prenatal massage. It's very thoughtful they actually thought of this. 
SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 的孕婦SPA手法以輕柔推拿為主,會避開不能按摩的穴位,主要是要讓孕婦的肌肉可以達到放鬆,減少懷孕中後期水腫的症狀。
The massage techniques is more gentle than regular massage and avoid all pressure points. SWISSPA just want to improve the circulation and decrease the swollen problems in legs area. 
一個小時的孕婦SPA,針對從頭到腳的背部,包括手臂和臀部,可能是平常我就有運動的習慣,習慣了肌肉本來就有的一點痠痛,但是按摩師按到臀部、肩胛骨和肩頸部位的時候,都真的讓人很有感覺,不會讓你感到不能承受的疼痛,但是我就是喜歡那種介於酸和痛之間那種按摩帶來的微妙感覺。
The 60 mins prenatal massage includes a head to toe rub down. You don't need to worry about feeling any pain or discomfort since the masseur avoid all pressure points. You might feel a little soreness, but all tolerable. 
哈哈!肚子大了之後,手常常會不自覺的停留在自己的肚皮上。
With my belly getting bigger by days, I found myself always resting my hands on my belly. Lol
整個療程真的很舒服,最後會熱敷一下你的腳。按摩師有特別告知,按摩油不一定需要洗掉,因為都是經過挑選過適合孕婦的精油,可以保留在身上讓皮膚可以慢慢吸收。
The whole massage experience is quite relaxing. You can leave the massaging oil on your body, so it can slowly absorb into your skin. 
看看我一臉滿足放鬆的神情,僅僅一小時的孕婦SPA,SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 按摩師的輕微細膩的按摩手法,再加上室內精油水氧的淡淡香氣,真的讓人可以達到完全放鬆!
I look so relaxed after the massage. Steve and I particularly like the smells and the atmosphere at SWISSPA.
謝謝Steve特別陪我和寶寶來按摩,很積極的幫我照相,雖然他沒有按摩到,但是他也很喜歡SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 的氛圍,SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 不只有專業孕婦SPA,也有提供其他身體護理、全臉護膚、頭皮等課程給非孕婦,甚至男性都是他們的服務範圍,下次可以帶媽媽和Steve來做臉一下。
Special thanks to my hubby/ photographer, Steve,as he accompanied me to this prenatal massage. SWISSPA also provides other massage service for men and non-pregnant women, including body, facial, or even scalp massages. It should be fun to bring my mom and Steve next time.
不知道為什麼,可能新陳代謝變好了,按摩完總會覺得特別有胃口,SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 有特別幫客人準備簡單的茶點,他們也很貼心幫我的貼心攝影師Steve準備了一份,超好的!
I always get hungry after a massage. SWISSPA prepares a set of snacks for us to enjoy afterward. Nothing better than a cup of warm herbal tea with fresh fruits. 
懷孕期間,我都不太敢吃太冰的東西,SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 提供的茶點,除了新鮮水果以外,花草茶和紅棗白木耳都是溫溫的,吃起來很舒服,尤其是紅棗白木耳,不會太甜,又有植物性膠質,好吃!

其實SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 的孕婦SPA和我預期有一點差距,因為和以往我們接觸到的按摩真的不一樣,SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館的孕婦按摩手法以舒服的精油來肌肉推拿為主,比較不會針對穴位,輕柔的手法,讓孕婦的肌肉可以達到完全放鬆,尤其是肩頸和下背部的肌肉,完全不用擔心因為痛而帶來的不必要的宮縮。按摩會代謝肌肉內的乳糖,所以隔天我有特別感覺部分肌肉微微酸酸的感覺。SWISSPA 高雄旗艦會館 不只有提供舒服的按摩手法,我們更是喜歡他們提供的舒服環境,並可以針對不同客人來做課程的調整,在短短一小時的按摩時間,讓孕婦可以達到身心靈的舒壓!每一個孕婦都有一次享有折扣體驗價的機會,懷孕16週之後的媽咪,可以去試試看喔!
To be honest, SWISSPA's prenatal massage is nothing like how I expected. Instead of focusing on pressure points, they use a more gentle approach to relax the muscles. Even with regular workout routines, SWISSPA's masseur really covers all the spots that I don't really pay attention before. With the customized massage and the relaxing atmosphere, we really enjoy the whole experience. By the way, every pregnant women have a chance to enjoy this 60 mins prenatal massage with a special discounted price, so go make your reservation now!!

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