January 2010
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“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.”
– Friedrich Nietzsche
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Recipe of the Day: Miso Soup
Miso soup is a staple in traditional Japanese cuisine. There are three types of miso paste known in the world, red (aka) miso, white (shiro), and a mix of both. I personally prefer the mix version. This is also a recipe that is very easy to do with relatively little ingredients. So put on your apron and let’s get cooking. Ingredients:
3 cups of dashi soup stock
1 block soft tofu
3-4...
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“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched....”
– Helen Keller
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Recipe of the Day: Beef Bulgogi
Hailed from Korea, known throughout continents, Bulgogi is one of the most well-known Korean dishes of all time. Well, at least, it is in my opinion. I am about to give you an easy recipe that I learned from Maangchi. (She makes a lot of Korean dishes demos on youtube.) Without further ado, here’s the recipe. Ingredients:
1 lb (450gr) Beef (i.e., Sirloin)
Marinade:
3 tbsp soy sauce
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“An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind”
– Mahatma Gandhi
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How Old is Too Old? Know When to Throw Your...
We are all guilty of trying to savour our make-up because we think we might need to use certain products in the future. Well, my friend, believe it or not, make-up, like any other perishable products, actually have expirations dates. Products can be categorized into 4 types. Here’s a handy list to keep in mind:
Powder: 2 - 3 years.
Includes powder foundation, powder eyeshadow, pencil...
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Recipe of the Day: Real Chocolate Pudding
Who doesn’t like chocolate pudding, right?! Well, I love chocolate pudding. This is one of those comfort food that is easy to whip up when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth and you don’t have a lot of stuff in your fridge. Being an undergraduate student means you need to whip up something as fast as you can. So without further ado, here is the recipe for my favourite real chocolate...
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“Fashion can be bought.
Taste can be learned.
Style can be developed.”
– Diana Kilgour
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Song of the Day: Light the Fire Within by LeAnn...
Have no fear when darkness falls ‘Cause there’s a light that shines within us all Although this world can turn so cold When we reach inside we find our warmth ‘Cause there’s a flame that burns in every heart And it’s the will we have that lights the spark Once in every lifetime there’s a chance to stand apart We can show the world our very best reveal...
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Recipe of the Day: Non-Alcoholic Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan is one of my favourite drinks. However, in an effort to eat (and drink) more healthily this year, I’ve decided to cut back on my alcohol consumption. (Yes, I am of legal age of drinking where I live) Without further ado, here is my non-alcoholic Cosmopolitan recipe. Ingredients:
2 cups (500 ml) Cranberry juice
1 cup (250 ml) Ginger ale
1/2 cup (125 ml) Orange juice
2 tbsp...
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My Top MAC Brushes
I am a self-proclaimed seasoned MAC addict when it comes to make-up. It doesn’t mean that I don’t use other brands of make-up, but I found that MAC has a good range of high end make-up with lower price tags compare to other brands such as NARS, Bobbi Brown, Guerlain, etc. It’s definitely a brand to look out for when you are starting to open yourself to higher end make-up brands....
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Post of the Day: 100 Ways To Live A Better Life
I stumbled upon a blog post entitled “100 Ways To Life A Better Life” and I thought,”Hey, this is a pretty interesting list.” Here are some of the ones that I really like. (Click here to view the full list) Let’s get started: 1. Accept Your Mistakes 4. Build Self Discipline 19. Start A Blog (Hey, I just started a blog, what a coincidence?! =P) 21. Be Better, Not...
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“For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the...”
– Audrey Hepburn 