Blogs Of Life: 11/01/2008

Friday, November 28, 2008

festival cookies continue

In festivals, dun miss out the cookies too!!

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES
1 stick butter
1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 c. milk
2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 c. peanut butter
3 c. oats
Boil butter, cocoa, milk, sugar, vanilla and peanut butter for 1 minute. Add oats and mix well. Spoon out onto wax paper.

RAISIN OATMEAL MUFFINS
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt (I use 3/4 tsp.)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2/3 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 c. applesauce
1 c. oatmeal (either kind)
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Add sugar, eggs, and applesauce. Beat until well blended. Stir in oatmeal, raisins and oil. Paper line muffin . Bake at 400 degrees (preheated oven) about 20 minutes. Cool on rack.

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
10 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
7 tbsp. unsalted butter
7 lg. eggs, separated
1/3 c. sugar
Melt chocolate with butter in top of double boiler, stirring frequently. Pour into large bowl and cool at room temperature.In another bowl beat egg whites until foamy. Add sugar and beat until stiff. Beat egg yolks and stir into chocolate mixture. Fold in whites.
Pour into greased and floured 9 inch pan. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 1/4 hours. Let cool 10 minutes and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIES
1/2 c. butter-flavored cookies/ biscuits
1 egg
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. milk
2 tsp. baking powder
Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten egg and milk. Sift flour and baking powder together, adding half of it at a time to the above mixture. Add vanilla. Roll out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board. Cut into Christmas shapes and sprinkle with sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

PERFECT CORN BREAD
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. yellow cornmeal
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/4 c. shortening
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and cornmeal together in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk and shortening. Beat with electric mixer until smooth. (Do not overbeat). Spoon batter into greased pans, filling 2/3 full. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 - 15 mins.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

How to bake a christmas ham

Christmas is coming! I do love this festival!! And the food!!
Here are some hoilday festival receipes which u can try it at home when u invite yr guests.

TRADITIONAL HONEY BAKED HAM
bone-in butt half ham
1 can pineapples in heavy syrup
dark brown sugar (to taste)
nutmeg
cinnamon
6oz ginger ale
toothpicks
baking pan
Rinse Ham and place in baking pan. Pour ginger ale over ham. Pin Pineapples to ham with toothpicks. (you will probably not use them all) Mix brown sugar with heavy syrup from can of pineapples and pour over the ham. Sprinkle ham with nutmeg and cinnamon. Use a spoon to evenly mix the mixture in the bottom of the pan. Cover with foil and bake.
note: packaging on ham should have baking instructions. Normally baking 25min for each pound at 325.

BAKED COLA HAM (i love this!!!)
Score fully cooked ham and stud with cloves cross-section. Pour cola over ham. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves and pepper over ham (u can even mix in yr fav pancake syrup). Cover in foil n bake abt 15 minutes per pound in preheated 350 degree oven. Baste often with the cola. Let it cool at least 20mins before serving.

SAUCES FOR YR HAM
RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM:
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c. tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. plus 2 tbsp. vinegar
2 1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. prepared mustard
3/4 c. raisins
Combine sugar and flour in a heavy saucepan; stir well. Add rest of ingredients. Boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

CHRISTMAS HAM MUSTARD SAUCE:
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
3 tbsp. brown mustard
Beat mayonnaise and sour cream until light and fluffy. Stir in mustard.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS IN CREAM SAUCE
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. bread crumbs
1/3 c. milk/or canned evaporated milk
1/4 c. minced onion
1 tbsp. green pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Butter
Mix all ingredients and form into miniature meatballs. Saute the meatballs in a little butter then cook until brown. Remove meat from pan and drain off the grease. In same pan add: 1 tbsp. flour, 1 cup hot water, 1 tsp. beef bouillon and 1 cup evaporated /regular milk. Cook and stir until thickened. Add the meatballs and cover. Simmer about 15 minutes. Ready to serve.

QUICK AND EASY APPETIZERS
1. Spread thin ham slices with Philadelphia brand whipped cream cheese. Roll up and chill. Cut into small pieces.
2. Spread thin slices of French bread with soft butter. Top with shredded Mozzarella cheese. Heat at 350 degrees until cheese melts.
3. Serve melon balls, pineapple chunks and apple wedges as dippers with sour cream dip/ sryup.
4. Simmer cocktail sausages, ham or luncheon meat cubes in barbecue sauce. Keep warm.
5. Place cream cheese on platter. Cover with chili sauce n Crab meat /schrimp on top. Serve with crackers

HOLIDAY PUNCH
1/2 gallon sherbet
1 lg. can pineapple juice
1 (2 liter) bottle 7-UP
1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale
Place unthawed sherbet in punch bowl about 1 hour before serving. Add cold pineapple juice, 7-UP, and ginger ale just before serving.
Use orange, strawberry, lime, or raspberry depending on holiday and color desired.

FRUIT SALAD:
Cut apples, oranges, bananas in small pieces. Nuts may added. Mix together, cover with Fruit Salad Dressing.
FRUIT SALAD DRESSING
Juice 2 oranges
Juice 2 lemons
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
Beat eggs and sugar together. Add juice of oranges and lemons. Cook until thick. When cool, place in refrigerator until needed. When you want to use it, add whipped cream.

OR

2 cans fruit cocktail
1 bag marshmallows
1 1/2 c. whipped cream or sour cream
1/2 c. walnuts
1/2 c. raisins
Drain fruit cocktail. Put in large mixing bowl and add marshmallows. Add in whip cream/ sour cream, walnuts, raisins. Mix thoroughly and turn into salad bowl and chill in refrigerator overnight.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Schwarzkopf Osis Dust It Mattifying Powder

Description: Better known as the pong pong fen, this amazing product is also recommended in 女人我最大! How to Use: Sprinkle small amount of powder onto palms and rub together. Rake through dry hair and style. Technique is to do small finger-partings where you want the volume (on dry hair) and apply this close to roots as possible, then finger style hair away from scalp. It really does fluff up my hair, but at the same time gave it a really rough texture. It kind of mats your hair at the roots, so your hair is not really 'touchable' at that moment. This productis cute, similar to a salt shaker. It will be great if you like more matte "beach hair" rather than shiny and sleek hair.
It has the following properties:
- powder consistency
- lightweight texture and separation
- 2nd day soft matte effect
- natural movement of hair with light natural style control
- reinforced shine
- easy to wash out
- strong hold
- mattify scalp especially for oily hair

Monday, November 24, 2008

Home remedies for teeth whitening

Strawberries are also a great tooth whitener. It taste great as well so make this and then you can swallow it afterwards. Mash several strawberries well in a bowl and then brush your teeth with them like normal. It actually really works to whiten your teeth.

Baking soda is another great way to whiten teeth for next to nothing. Baking soda costs less then a dollar a box and easy to find.
Get your own personal box of baking soda; as you will see, this will help prevent waste and keep you from spreading germs as well. To use the baking soda in brushing, first clean your toothbrush thoroughly. Now, shake your toothbrush fairly dry. Next dip the toothbrush in the baking soda so it is completely covered in the white powder. Now brush your teeth thoroughly, scrubbing all sides. It is not really harmful to brush until there is some slight and occasional bleeding of the gums or from between the teeth. This practice after Or get about two teaspoons of baking soda into a little bowl and mix in just enough hydrogen peroxide (double the whitening effect) to make it a nice paste, just like the consistency of toothpaste. Then brush your teeth as normal making sure you leave the paste on your teeth for at least two minutes – 5mins. If you are not to thrilled about the flavor then you can add a bit of toothpaste in it to add flavor. Make sure you do not swallow the paste, trust me it wouldn't go down so smooth!

Other method
You need:1 ripe strawberry1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Directions: Crush the strawberry to a pulp, then mix with the baking soda until blended. Use a soft toothbrush to spread the mixture onto your teeth. Leave on for 5 minutes, then brush thoroughly with toothpaste to remove the berry–baking soda mix. Rinse. (A little floss will help get rid of any strawberry seeds.) you can apply once a week. “Be careful not to use this too often, though, as the acid could damage the enamel on your teeth.”
Or just in morn brush with plain salt then brush again with toothpaste sprinkle with salt. If not apple cider vinegar can do too!

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Eyecream

As im looking for a gd eyecream, my frnd introduce me this pdt StriVectin.
This is a highly priced pdt, I could almost call luxury. As I read on many gd reviews / wows of it, im amazed. But still not veri moved to buy cos of its price.
Strivectin-SD, Better than Botox? As it advertise, see to believe.
Originally created to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, the StriVectin-SD brand has evolved into one of the most successful anti-wrinkle, anti-aging, skin care lines on the beauty market today.
Well known for its breakthrough results in reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet, StriVectin-SD products are based on the belief that non-invasive topical treatments promote gradual, continual results, to give you a healthy and glowing complexion. Klein-Becker USA(tm) has built its stellar reputation on innovation and quality. First by developing formulations for the skincare industry, then by deciding to launch its most advanced formulations under its own brand name in 1996. In just a few short years, Klein-Becker quickly became a respected leader in patented, innovative, life-enhancement formulations. Klein-Becker's pioneering approach to product development has helped revolutionize bio-cosmetic, body shaping, and weight loss/energy products.
http://www.skinstore.com/store/category.asp?catID=6170&affiliatecode=PPC_462&BR=Strivectin

Thursday, November 20, 2008

SHILLS pdts continued... ...

Monday, November 17, 2008

beauty gadgets

Products introduce in Nu Ren Wo Zui Da programme.
Great things I should say!!!
SHILLS pdts
http://www1.payeasy.com.tw/wqueen/product/body/152/152.shtml
for boobs usage

http://www1.payeasy.com.tw/wqueen/product/body/150/150.shtml
Spray on leg bb cream, not reali new but still look gd in coverage the bruises n uneven tone so we still look gd without stocking. It acts alot of functions; a sunblock creen for our legs, soothing for tired legs, whitening and ensure adequate moisture.

nail care
http://www1.payeasy.com.tw/wqueen/product/skincare/041/041.shtml
a Q10 pdt, moisture oil for our nail, given a boost in new look. No longer dead old cells, with a glossy healthy look, helps to harden the nails too. It's easy to use, no mess ~.

Pantene Clinicare products to you.
It is greatly recommended by Taiwanese programme 女人我最大. These sets of Pantene Clinicare products are here to help revitalizes your hair, soften them and the frizzy days of your hair will be gone! ~

Epi Stick

Facial hair removal stick invented from Japan & has been 1 of the top 10 sellers on a Japanese website that sells beauty products. It removes facial hairs so your skin will be smoother and less clogged up. How to use:Bend it in half, twist it outwards then move up.

Extra big comb recommend by big S
http://www1.payeasy.com.tw/wqueen/product/body/170/170.shtml
Silky, shiny hair secret is to own a comb that have the function to massage your hair while you comb. And the times you comb your hair have to exceed your age, as when you grow older the more you need to massage your scalp.
"Divide your hair into 3 parts, left, middle, right. Start combing from the bottom to the root. Repeat for each of the 3 parts that you have divided previously. After combing you can start blowing your hair, when the scalp is dry use a comb with the function to massage your hair, this time start combing from scalp but avoid area that are still wet. After massaging the scalp, use a big comb to comb the hair starting from the end making sure your hair dun get entangle." quote from the web

A extra large comb… look hard work need to be done… tough… dun think im that hardworking like big S. must comb my hair beyond my age…. Wow… later all my hair dropping faster

Great head massage device recommend by Kelvin
http://www1.payeasy.com.tw/wqueen/product/body/171/171.shtml
A battery - operated head massage cool though look weird…. like a big octopus or spider with its claws sink into our scalp n vibrate, giving a sensation feeling.

power mascara

http://www.lancome.com.tw/_zh/_tw/Makeup/animations/oscillation/index.aspx
Lancôme oscillation mascara
Get ready for the newest little vibrating gizmo that aims to give gals what they really want: longer-, thicker-looking curler eyelashes. The first vibrating Power mascara by Lancôme: stated to be say 7,000 oscillations per minute. Press the button and experience a breakthrough sensation in application. In one easy new gesture, let the vibrating brush combined with an exquisitely smooth formula wrap every lash up to 360°.Instantly see a fascinating gaze: lashes appear ultimately extended, remarkably separated, and virtually multiplied in number. Then as you're primed for the first coat, just hold the button down and the lush brush quietly hums away and slaps on an amazing coat. It's speedy, quiet, that u wont even bother with eyeliner. No clumps and they looked superb-long. The mascara do needs some time to dry. Wait at least 30 seconds b4 u start batting.

VS

Estée Lauder 'Turbolash' All Effects Motion Mascara'
Turbo-charged motion mascara with auto-powered, vibrating brush gives you volume, length, curl and separation—all at once. Gently vibrating Sonic Brush with micro bristles continuously separates and saturates lashes. Finds lashes you didn't even know you had and coats them instantly and perfectly. The motion brush keeps lashes clump-free.

WOW new toys in town, gd for lazy gers, n who dun reali clue in art of makeup.
I catch it during one of show in Nu Ren Wo Zui Da.
These toys dun know when will be coming to Sp'ore.

Monday, November 03, 2008

iHerb.com

Eversince I get to know this online pharmacy, im curious to find out more on their health products they offered. I believe in Diet n Detox go hand in hand; as I dun reali believe solely on weight loss pills will help to lose our fats. They onli reduce much on water rentation as same as going to beauty saloons, there is no fast route. Exercise is gd but I always find myself catching with my schedules. (It’s difficult)
Detox is gd for our body as the docs had mentioned b4 it is wise to go on detoxes for a few mth every few mths, to cleanse / purify our body system toxics.
iherb iHerb.com got a lot of distributors, mostly are reputed + very reasonable prices!!! This really makes me hard to decide which to go for go by liquid or tablets which is effective? In fact, iherb got a lot of detox programs.
What’s more; I managed to find some well-known brands here; Avalon Organics, Queen Helene.

Saturday, November 01, 2008

anime look?

make yr eyes look bigger like the anime charcs..

in fact i think she look more like jolin in here.