Winter 2012 Styles By Vandana K.

MY Favorite Winter Styles by Vandana K.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries By Vandana K.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries by Vandana K.

I know everyone loves to eat chocolate covered strawberries. Trust me its very easy to make it at home.Try it today with my easy recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (6 oz.)  milk chocolate candy melts
• 1 to 2 tsp. shortening
• Fresh Strawberries 

Directions

-Earlier in the day, wash strawberries and drain on paper towels. It's important that the strawberries be absolutely dry when dipping in chocolate. Just a droplet of water will ruin the batch.

-In a double boiler, melt candy melts and  add shortening, stirring constantly until smooth.

- Dip the strawberries in chocolate. Place on a wax paper lined dish and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
-Repeat the process with the remaining strawberries

 You can use same recipe for dipping Pretzels and any other fruits like apples,Pineapple.

I hope you will enjoy this recipe from my Kitchen to your Kitchen.

Would love to see your reviews.

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Reviews by Vandana K.

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Review by Vandana K.

 

I love this product.I am using liquid facial mild from last 5 years and i just love it love it love it.
I have lots of reasons for loving this liquid soap.Some of them are


-One pump gives me just the right amount of cleanser to gently but thoroughly clean my face so a bottle lasts a long time, which is a big plus in these economical times.  
-Available in mild, extra-mild and oily formulations
-It cleans well, and did not dry out my skin like many other products have in the past.

-You never feel a soapy residue

Gold Bond Foot Cream Reviews by Sanjana

                       Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Foot Therapy Cream

  My feet usually gets dry and rough due to weather change, I tried this cream and believe me I saw the results within a week. It was a very impressive product. I would suggest this cream to all people who suffer from  dry, rough and cracked feet. Also it is non-greasy, unscented and penetrates fast, keeps moisturized all throughout the day. Important feature of this product is it contains 7 intensive moisturizers and 3 essential skin nurturing vitamins A, C and E. 

Product Review - 5/5

Product Price - $7.29

- Sanjana V

DAHI VADA RECIPE BY SUGANDHA.A

DAHI VADA RECIPE BY SUGANDHA.A

DAHI VADA

serves-4

contents

urad daal

dahi

Ingredients

for vada-

1 cup urad daal (soaked overnight)

1- 2 chopped green chillies

chopped dryfruits( cashewnuts, almonds, raisins)

salt to taste

oil for frying

for dahi-

1 kg dahi(yoghurt)

1/2 tsp ginger

salt to taste

1 tsp chaat masala

2 tsp cumin powder

red chilli powder to taste

sugar to taste

preparation-

For Vada - Clean, wash and soak the daal overnight.

Grind it into smooth paste.

Add salt to taste.add green chillies and dryfruits as per taste.

Heat oil in a pan and drop a spoonfuls of batter and fry till golden brown.

Take the hot vadas and put in cold water for 2 minutes.

Now Take them out of water and squeeze the water and keep aside.

For Dahi - Blend the curd (yogurt) and little water until it is smooth.

Keep in refrigerator for an hour to get chilled.

Add salt,sugar,grated ginger, red chili powder, cumin powder and chaat masala.Mix it well.Add some dryfruits in dahi as well.

serving-

Arrange the vada's in a deep dish.Pour the chilled dahi over it.Garnish it with red chilli powder and cumin powder.Serve dahi vadas chilled.

Nails care - by muskaan

If you have ever thought that your nails were not important or if you've been neglecting your hands, now is the time to make them a priority. The most common complaints we have about our nails is that they are fragile, they've developed an infection or we've injured them.
 Just to highlight some golden advice that You don't need to rely on a mani-pedi to keep your fingers and toes looking good. You can help reduce the risk of nail bed trauma with a little common sense: Don't use your fingernails as if they were tools.
If you follow some basic home tips, it will help keeping  all of your finger and toenails healthy all year long. Let's start with at-home remedies (and preventative tips) for fragile and easily broken nails.

1 Apply light moisturizer daily, and avoid harsh chemicals.Applying a moisturizer to your nails and cuticles will help lock water into the nail which is good for strong and healthy nails.

2 When working or cleaning, wear gloves to protect your skin and nails from damage -- use gloves for wet work and cotton for dry work.
  
3 Nail injuries can cause bruising, infection and may sometimes prevent nail growth.Keeping your nails short can help prevent nail injury. 

4 To help prevent fungal infections from damaging your nails, keep all nails and cuticles clean and dry with a baking soda scrub. Don't bite your nails or pick at hangnails (which can open the door to a fungal or bacterial infection), and treat ingrown nails
  with saltwater soaks to keep them clean and infection-free.

5 One easy way to keep nails healthy is to drink lots of water. By keeping your body hydrated every day.

6. Other natural ways to keep your nails healthy include drinking fresh carrot juice daily.

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LAKME LIPSTICK IN N119- review by Sugandha.A

LAKME LIPSTICK IN N119

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Hello Everyone !!!

Today I am going to talk about a perfect nude lipstick in Lakme N 119 NARENDRA KUMAR( he is a fashion designer in india).

In my childhood days I use to feel that their is only one brand of lipstick in this whole world and that is Lakme,because everyone around me use to wear only lakme lipsticks in those days.How funny was that? We were not allowed to wear lipstick as a children ,accept for school functions. So Lakme is an eternal and nostalgic brand for me and i am sure for many of you. Ok..so coming to this lipstick n119, i got this lipstick as a gift and at the first I just did not like this shade,it was kept in my drawer for almost a year untouched. Untill the whole nude shade fashion was inn.So this was the time to try on it, and it looked amazing on me,I top this lipstick with the lipgloss and now i used this one the most..So thought of sharing it with you all..Here are the pics and swatch of this lipstick..

Price- It was gifted so not sure of it.

My views-

Plus points-

1. Good pigmentation

2. Staying power is 2-3 hours

3. packaging is same, nothing new.

negative points-

1.It is not enough moisturising. It leaves the lips looking dry if you not apply lipgloss on top of it.

Iflb Rating - 3/5

Pani Puris – By Priya

Pani Puris – By Priya

Crisp semolina Puries filled with potato and chilled mint flavored water make a great snack especially in summer. I think everyone likes Pani Puri but some people are afraid to eat outside. Making puries at home takes some time to master.They can be bought from any Indian store to save time.

I'll teach you how to make Pani (Mint Water) for the Pani Puries.  it's very easy and delicious

Ingredients for Pani (Mint Water):
Mint - 1 bowl
Green chilies - 1 or 2
Cilantro - 1/2 small bowl
Ginger - 1 inch
Lime juice - 3 to 4 ( according to taste )
Everest Pani Puri masala - according to taste
Salt to taste
Black salt - 1/2tsp
Water
Stuffing
Potato - 4 to 5  ( boiled )
Boondi - 1/2 bowl
Cilantro for garnish
Salt to taste
Red pepper to taste

Other ingredients
Puri
Tamrid Chutney

Method
Mix the ingredients ( mint ,ginger, cilantro, lime juice, green chili ) in mixer jar and make a paste ( like chutney ), put this paste in a bowl and add water ( 1 liter  ) according to taste and add salt , black salt , Pani puri masala , mix well.

For stuffing
Mash the boiled potato and add Boondi, salt, pepper and cilantro.

How to proceed
1. Crack a small hole in the centre of each puri.
2. Fill it with a little potato masala then top a little tamarind chutney and immerse it in the chilled Pani and eat immediately.

Note:
You can also use sprouts for stuffing

Coconut chutney by Sanjana

Coconut Chutney Recipe

        Ingredients for Chutney

1.      Fresh grated coconut  – 1 cup

2.      Roasted chana daal (Daliya/putana/putani) – ¼ cup

3.      Garlic 2-3 (optional)

4.      Curry leaves  4-5 leaves

5.      Cummin seeds /Jeera  1 tspn

6.      Sugar – 1 tspn

7.      Salt  as per your taste

8.      Coriander leaves 2-3 leaves

 

Ingredients for seasoning/ tempering :

1.      Oil – 1 tbspn

2.      Mustard seeds / Rai – 1 tspn

3.      Cummin seeds/ Jeera – 1 tspn

4.      Asefoetida – 2 pinch

5.      Urad daal – 1 tspn

6.      Curry leaves  5-6 leaves

7.      Dry red chillies  2-3 ( optional )

Method :

1.      Put  all  the  chutney  ingredients  in  the  blender  with  little  water  and  blend  it to a  smooth paste.  Keep  aside.

2.      Next  prepare  the  tempering  by  heating oil  in the  vessel  and  adding the  mustard  seeds,  cummin  seeds,  asefoetida ,  dry red  chillies , curry leaves , urad daal  and keep stirring till the mustards  seeds  crackle. Pour the tempering over  the  chutney  and  mix  well.

3.      Serve  this  chutney  with idli/dosa/pad/puri/uttappam.

ENJOY !!!

Homemade Hair Mask by Sugandha.A

Homemade Hair Mask

If your bad hair days last an entire weekend, your hair is not only screaming for attention but is also in large need of some tender loving care. Don't wait for the weekend to treat damaged hair. There are simple, effective ways (which are not time-consuming) to care for your hair through the week. They are also quite inexpensive and no, you don't have to go hunting for some exotic ingredients either. The solution to your bad hair day lies in your kitchen.

Hair masks are easy to make and apply. All you need is a little time and patience.

Egg mask

1. Beat two eggs alongwith their yolks with two tablespoons of water.

2. Massage the concoction into clean, damp hair.

3. Keep it on for ten to fifteen minutes and wash it off with a mild shampoo.

Going bananas

1. Mash one banana and mix it well with one beaten egg, three tablespoons honey, three tablespoons milk and five tablespoons olive oil.

2. Apply on hair and wash off with a gentle shampoo after 15 to 30 minutes depending on the extent of hair damage.

Yo yogurt!

1. Remove the yolk from an egg and beat the egg white till it is nice and frothy.

2. Add six tablespoons of yogurt to the potion.

Massage it into hair and wait 15 to 30 minutes for the magic to unveil.

3. Wash out with a mild shampoo.

Milk and honey mask

1. All you need to do is mix a tablespoon of honey with a cup of full fat milk.

2. Apply evenly on hair.

3. Wash off with a mild shampoo after 15 minutes.

Fenugreek mask

1. You need to keep fenugreek seeds overnight in a little water, enough to soak them not drown them.

2. Grind the seeds to a fine paste the next morning and apply it to your hair.

3. Wash it out with a mild shampoo after 15 to 20 minutes.

Olive and egg mask

1. Whisk five tablespoons of olive oil and two eggs to a foamy mixture.

2. Massage it in your hair.

3. Cover your head with a shower cap and leave it on for at least 30 minutes for the oil to penetrate into your hair.

4. Wash off with a gentle shampoo.

Banana and almond mask

1. Add a few drops of almond oil to one mashed ripe banana.

2. Mix it well and massage it thoroughly into hair.

3. Wash it off with a mild shampoo after 15 to 30 minutes.

Whole Wheat French Toast by Vandana K.

Whole Wheat French Toast

A healthier version of breakfast favorite. I match hearty whole-grain bread with the warm, comforting flavor notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg to make it lighter and healthier.

Ingredients:-       

Serves 4 persons                      

• 3 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon of Sugar
• 1/4 tespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• dash nutmeg
• 8 slices  Whole grain bread
• Olive oil / Butter

Preparation:-

-Whisk all the ingredients together in bowl big enough to lay the toast in and not splatter everywhere.

- Dip the bread in the mixture.  Give the bread at least 30 seconds on each side to soak

- Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the slices with few drops of olive oil/Butter on preheated skillet for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

- Serve immediately or Transfer to a warm plate and keep warm in oven.

- Serve with maple syrup, fresh berries.

-Repeat with remaining bread and egg mixture

I hope you will enjoy this recipe from my Kitchen to your Kitchen.

Would love to see your reviews.