Give away from Fashionholic!!!

hey there peeps!!! there is a awesome give away done by Fashionholic in facebook !!! this page is giving away sephora blockbuster 2011 kit 


do drop by their page n join!!!!  
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=198905253531009&set=a.165535253534676.43769.165452883542913&type=1&theater


Ps: hope i win 2!!! Ive been eyeing it like forever...muaxxx


Stay pretty babes!!!

One of my fav Muesli!!!

Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt - Cleopatra the Legend -- National Geographic

Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt - Cleopatra the Legend -- National Geographic

Roasted Chicken using low fat butter, loads of vegetables, honey and Dijon mustard

100% Oat Bread

First I would like to thank sarahbrownekitchengarden, for sharing a wonderful recipe on 

100% oat bread. The oat bread is tasty and satisfying. Oatmeal is a healthy ,diet breakfast. However I find it hard to eat oats cuz it tastes bland . After finding this recipe online at http://sarahbrownekitchengarden.wordpress.com/2011/05/05/100-oatbread/. Oatmeal has been a part of my everyday meal..YUMMY!! y'all should try it too!!! Now I'm a lover of oatmeal bread, compared 100% whole wheat bread...

Thank you for droppin by and have a great day !!! ^_^

Recipe taken from http://sarahbrownekitchengarden.wordpress.com/2011/05/05/100-oatbread/

The recipe is:

1 * 500g tub natural yogurt

2 * 500g (yogurt) tubs oats

2 tsp rapeseed oil (I used coconut oil)

1 level tsp bread soda

Mix well and press into a 2lb loaf tin.  Bake at 180 C for 45 minutes.   

home made low calorie vegetarian pie

wanna have desserts, pastries and pies that are healthy and diet friendly? well make em at home so that you can lessen the fat and sugar content :)


here is my home made vegetarian pie :) yummy!!!

Ate the other half :) 

Breathe in and out while you workout

http://vimeo.com/empoweryourbody

Hi everyone. Today I would like to discuss about the importance of breathing in and out during workouts. Most of us tend to hold our breaths when we exercise.Especially during weight training.  Please do not do that. It makes you feel tired and breathless by the end of just few reps. If we are tired, we then stop our workout without pushing to our max capacity and hence not burning more calories... Been there personally and when I found out about breathing in and breathing out for each rep, I am definitely more energetic and doing more reps. For an experienced personal trainer advice on this topic please click this link : Empoweryourbody 
I bet you will learn a lot from her, Alycia Kluegl . She is awesome. Personally I learned loads of info from her youtube videos... :) Please subscribe too....


take care <3

How did I lose weight?? :)

First of all losing weight does not happen overnight. I takes dedication and discipline. 

Tips :

1. substitute high calorie foods with lower calorie foods. example I drink skim milk instead of full cream, reduced fat butter instead of margarine or full fat butter.
2. exercise ( as for me I exercise 5-6 times a week to burn calories and build muscles)
3. I cook my meals most of the times.
4. I sleep at least 8 hours a day. 
5. constantly read articles and magazines on fitness and diet
6. got motivation from my sister and friends
7. weigh myself as often ( though many would not agree on this point)
8. consume loads of vege and fruits
9. more on lean meats and high protein diet
10. fast food once a month
11. cheat treats ( every week) so that i would not deprive myself
12. drink at least 6-8glasses of water per day :)

since I have lost those extra pounds, now I'm aiming on building lean muscles :)

hope this helps  :P

Kim K hair style

tried ma best..lol

websites I love

Here are the list of websites I often visit for they provide useful information about products, exercises, diet, and beauty...check em out and state your opinions :)

1. http://www.hairdressing.com.my/STRAIGHTENER-STYLERS/q?cid=75&doit=showclass
2. http://www.womenshealthmag.com/
3. http://www.youtube.com/
4. http://www.facebook.com/
5. http://www.calorieking.com/
6. http://www.sparkrecipes.com/
7. http://cekodok.com/
8. http://twitter.com/#
9. http://allrecipes.com
10. http://www.nikkietutorials.com/web/

love em all :)

100% Whole wheat biscuits :)

Recipe from http://www.crisco.com/Recipes/Details.aspx?recipeID=2333&loc=5

I made changes in this recipe so that it would be a healthier version .

• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup applesauce and coconut oil
• 1/2 cup skim milk

I made them into 8 medium size biscuits :) 

please read the recipe in the link above for directions ...

enjoy this lower calorie biscuits :) 

100% Whole wheat Buns :) 2ND time!!!

Turned out good as well...yay!!! 

this time I used apple sauce to lessen the fat and calories in my buns. ;)

simply delicious with low calorie strawberry jam and a little kaya :) ^_^

AppleSauce

Applesauce is a great substitute for oil and fat in baking so that your baked goodies are less in calories and fat :)


However if the recipe calls for example 1 cup of oil, please use 1/2 of applesauce and 1/2 of oil or maybe 3/4 apple sauce and 1/4 cup of oil . This is to avoid crumbly baked stuff. :) my experience :)


So Happy Baking people... and lead a happy lifestyle :D

Sucker Punch Soundtracks

Picture: http://www.howilost20lbs.com/vanessa-hudgens-emily-browning-abbie-cornish-jena-malone-jamie-chung-sucker-punch-workout/


I Just love all the songs in the Movie Sucker Punch... Beats are like awesome, make me wanna dance...Awesomeness ....

1. sweet dreams
2. Where is my mind?
3. Army of Me
4. I Want It All/We Will Rock You 

English literature/ English tutor

Hi, there Rekha here. If you want tutoring in the following subject please write to me in this blog. Thank you

1. MUET
2. ENGLISH (STANDARD 1 TO FORM 6)
3. ENGLISH LITERATURE (FORM 3 TO UNIVERSITY LEVEL)

price : negotiable :) 

Place: Kuala Lumpur 

Thank you :)

Qualification :BA in English literature currently pursuing Masters :)

100% Whole wheat Buns :) 1st time!!!

100% Whole wheat Buns :) 1st time!!!

Recipe from http://www.food.com/recipe/super-quick-whole-wheat-buns-140492?scaleto=9&mode=null&st=true 




Ingredients :

1 cup warm water
2 2/3 tablespoons milk

1/3 cup canola oil


1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup honey (Used Brown sugar)

1 7/8 tablespoons yeast

1 teaspoon salt

1 egg, beaten

3 1/4 cups whole wheat flour


Bake at 400-425f for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned


*7 nice servings... should make the last 2 small buns to one..oh well..glad turn out ok :)

escape reality

I escape reality when I'm alone or feel so depressed. Different people have different ways to escape reality which hurts and breaks the soul. My way is to watch cartoons and fantasy movies; where dreams and ambitions always manifests..good always triumphs over evil...hard work pays off...friendship everlasting and ...people are so safe to explore and chase their wildest dreams.  I can meet Harry Potter, visit Narnia, journey with the fellowship of the ring and many more...never alone...with the company of sincere friends and fear within me can be conquered....when I wake up, reality strikes real hard on face, heart and mind, that I wish I'd never wake up...

Sincerely Rekha ...................

Nail art :)

ME

Home made low calorie corn bread

• recipe from http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Favorite-Corn-Bread/Detail.aspx with little changes to make it low calorie :)

1 cup all-purpose flour ( I used Whole wheat flour )

1 cup cornmeal (I used corn flour instead)

1/4 cup sugar ( I used organic brown sugar)

4 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk (used Skim milk)

2 eggs

1/4 cup shortening ( I used coconut oil instead)

Yields 9 pieces :)

25 minutes in oven at 220C 

successful and I loved it 

Enjoy people :D

HOME MADE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD 3

• This bread tastes better this time 
• Recipe from http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/no-knead-100-whole-wheat-bread-recipe
• Turn out OK than the other 2 breads I did baked before, but not as fluffy or big as shown in the picture in the website
• Besides that I did not use kingarthurflour because it is not available here in Malaysia:(

home made apple butter

Ingredients

1. 5 small red apples for a jar :)
2. sweetener optional
3. water (just enough to immerse the apples) 

• cut the apples into very small pieces
• boil em in a pot or a pan until apples turns soft
• turn of the heat and with a large spoon  mush the apples. 
• add sweetener
• and let the apples cook till caramelized. 
• let it cool
• then store in a bottle

Yummy and low calorie spread for breakfast or tea :)

HOME MADE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD 2

ADDED BANANA ESSENCE AND CINNAMON AND MILK INSTEAD OF WATER.


IN A DIFFERENT STYLE :)

HOME MADE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD RECIPE

Ingredients:

1. 3cups of whole wheat flour
2. 2 teaspoon of salt
3. 1 tablespoon of yeast
4. 2 teaspoon of salt
5.  1 cup warm water
6. 3 tablespoon of oil

Mix em all together in a large bowl. Next knead the dough till nice and elastic and let it rise for an hour. After and hour, form the dough to a shape u like and then let it rise for an hour again. Bake the dough for 30 minutes in 200C preheated oven. Remove and serve after cooling down :)

Risen dough

Baked bread :)

Bread smaller than I expected. Any suggestions to make a better bread??

please comment your ideas and opinions :)

Thank you for visiting my blog :)

Pirates of the Caribbean 4

Pictures taken at Mid Valley Mega mall Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

strawberry nail art

Twins

My sister and I

The Perfume I want so much

Womanity by Thierry Mugler 

http://www.nstperfume.com/2010/05/27/thierry-mugler-womanity-perfume-review/

ME :)

TheFaceShop nail polishes

Bought 3 nail polishes today at TheFaceShop Bukit Bintang ... SALES going on...

• RM12 for 3 bottles (11ml each)
• Free cotton pads :)
• I bought PP409, GR501, YL702
• Purple, green and yellow :)
• love em all 

*Go grab yours too..plenty of colors to choose from  and great for nail art too :)

End Results :) Simple flower design 

Undergrad life comes to an end :)

Exams are over.. I'm feeling relaxed and happy as well...


Sad though,  cuz ill b missing some of my friends....


May we be friends forever... god bless you all on your journeys to success and happiness :)

Sun-Maid Raisins (low calorie Snack)

• Natural California raisins
• mini snacks a natural fruit treat 
• 14 mini boxes
• RM 7.95
• fitness healthy food award
• per box 45 calories
• healthy low calorie snack
• can be served with oats or cereal
• tasty
• I use em as an ingredient in my pan bread
• love em :)

for more info: http://www.sun-maid.com/

Lipton Gold Milk Tea

One of my favorite drinks would be Lipton Gold Milk Tea. Makes a lovely combo with Pb&J sandwich or scones :) yummy!!!

• 3 in 1 instant tea mix
• Comes in few types, such as original, Chocolate, Hk style and Black Kiss
• My fave would be Gold
• It's light
• tasty
• aromatic
• A rainbow of joy in every cup
• RM 14 plus for 25 packets(price vary according to place)
• Bought mine at Carrefour 

For more info: http://www.unilever.com.my/brands/foodbrands/Lipton_Products/lipton_milk_tea_3-In-1.aspx

100% Natural Peanut butter

• Ingredients:  Peanuts only
• No salt
• Brand: Adams
• Texture: creamy
• RM14.90 per jar
• Healthy, no hydrogenated oils
• MY review... 5 star
• Did not get it for free :(

http://www.adamspeanutbutter.com/

Sinful Treat: Meet the Scones :)

Simply delicious with peanut butter and jam with a cup of tea.

Have em once a week.....

RM 2.29 for 3 scones at Cold Storage Midvalley

Love love love...Drools............. ;)