Dam dam ! On Sunday , my mom bought four pairs of shoes ! I got my wedges . Love them . I love Jakarta Great Sale :D because there are so many sales and discounts . As you can see , the white one with a bow are mine . The others are my mom's and my sister's . They have the same shoe size so they can share .
Kukira engkau orang yang kuat… Kukira kamu ini hebat… Kukira kau sudah tahan uji… Kukira anda selalu tenang ... Kukira ente selalu senang…. Ternyata…..sama saja…
Tangan berpegang namun tak tergapai… Kaki berpijak namun tak berinjak… Pahit terasa tak dapat dipungkiri…. Kecewa tak dapat ditutupi…. Marah menyelimuti penuh emosi.. Apa yang terjadi…. Padahal tinggal kuatkan akad… Tinggal ikatkan tali agar kuat… Tinggal membuka satu kancing… Tinggal goreskan satu sapuan kuas …
Apa yang terjadi... Butuh kecerdasan pikir dan hati…. Mulut cuma alat bicara…. Tak bisa berfikir… Wajah cuma gambaran… Mata yang mengukurnya…
Apa yang terjadi … Jadikan pelajaran… Bahwa kita….ada yang menciptakan.
For several years now I'd been hearing about the taco trucks of Fruitvale, a section of Oakland known for having a large Latino population. After reading endless reports on Yelp, Chowhound and an article in the East Bay Express by John Birdsall, I was ready to hit the road, or rather, International Boulevard, where there's a high concentration of taco trucks. I didn't spend a month investigating like Birdsall did (thanks John!) but I did put together a hit list, based on recommendations and testimonials. A word about pricing, you'll spend more on bridge toll than you will at most spots along the corridor. Tacos ranged in price from $1 to $1.25 and the agua fresca I ordered was $1.
First stop was the Sinaloa complex, located in a parking lot at 2138 International Blvd. You can't miss this stop and frankly, it's one of the best. Here there are two trucks to visit--one has the standard kinds of tacos, while the other is devoted to seafood. The fish taco was good, but the shrimp tostada was outstanding. A crisp tortilla was topped not just with sweet, plump and juicy shrimp, but also chunks of cucumber, tomato, onion, slivers of avocado and fresh cilantro. Not to be missed!
Across the parking lot, my partner in crime and I tried both the lengua or tongue taco and the chorizo taco. Both were very good. The chorizo has subtle sweet and sweet spicing and was not greasy. I skipped the champurrado, a type of Mexican hot chocolate but did have a very refreshing and not too sweet agua fresca made with fresh strawberries.
Next stop was not really a taco truck at all but a little storefront called Taqueria El Rebozo Blanco at 3215 International Blvd. While I never saw a menu, I knew to order the tacos dorados, the true Mexican version of the crispy taco. While a mashed potato filling is traditional, we had chicken tacos and they were very flavorful, made with delicate dark meat and topped with the traditional cheeses, crema, shredded iceberg lettuce and tomatoes. If you love crispy tacos, you will be very satisfied here.
The final stop is a little tricky to find, because it's located in the parking lot behind La Parilla Grill, at 2900 International Blvd. At Tacos El Paisa the speciality is tacos al pastor, which was very juicy, and mildly spicy, and a bit on the salty side. The tongue taco was very fresh tasting as well. Though on the downside there really is no seating in the parking lot. El Paisa definitely had the most "colorful" customers, but the service was friendly and as an added bonus, the Mexican version of an ice cream truck, a bicycle vendor with paletas or popsicles made his rounds, stopping off to get a taco as well as sell ice cream treats.
Hey, don't put a sad face, June isn't officially end by the 30th, so there's still time for a printable to share! Let's not forget why I have a printable party on my blog this June, to celebrate a birthday! *wink-wink* If you want today's printable you have to answer this right, whose is it?
*chuckles*
It's mine, and don't feel bad about not knowing it or simply forget it, I'm just teasing you. So today's printable is perfect for a gift package to a friend who is having her birthday, or a birthday party favor containers at your little one next birthday, who knows, but I'm saying is this pink handbag is perfect for celebrating.
Instruction is always simple, print, cut, and a little bit fold, et voila. (You can always ask if you're facing a problem or two, I shall help you with that) But don't forget to store something inside before you give it to someone. The back side is the one with a space for personal notes, you can either have a greetings or a lucky person's name on it, or even the recipe for what's stored inside, mmmm.... I'd like to have one of those gift (yum). Feel free to decorate with ribbons or buttons, but I'd like to see what you come up with, OK? Oh, and those two rectangles is a handbag handle, you should cut that away neatly. So.. do you have a lovely June this year? I hope you do, because I'm having fun this month!
..tho world's not going to forget easily. I know there are already a bunch of posts in the blogosphere about the death of Mr. Jackson, so I will say little, just to show that I am in loss too of a legend.
There's no music, no persons, no songs, I grew up with, as the same amount as MJ's. May he rest in peace and make greater music up there. Happy weekend.
Don't you just love patterned paper? Since I always give a predictable printable (say that fast! ...you know, I mean, the kind of printable which the only instruction would clearly be, print, cut, et voila!) Let your creativity runs wild this time with "deer and mushroom" patterned paper I just made. After printing you can make just about anything with this paper! Wrap a gift, construct a box, line an envelope, decorate a cupcake, the possibilities are even endless than my previous printables!!
I don't want to miss the fun too. Here's what I make with my "deer" paper: a miniature note book! I printed it at 25%, cut it, looked for some abandoned papers, cut-cut, and stapled, done! I really really love to look at your creations too, not just this one, all of your projects using one of my printables, don't forget to tell me, dearies!
The first time I knew about Michelle Jonas was when she was on E! Channel . I liked her designs ! And so I checked her website , which was fulled by pretty dresses . I just love them all . A lot of Hollywood actresses used Michelle Jonas's collection such as Angelina Jolie , Jennifer Lopez , Heather Graham , Britney Spears , Brooke Shields , Pink , Paris Hilton , Heather Locklear and Jessica Simpson . These are some of my favorites :
BLOG Try to be Stylish was made on June 26th, 2009 by Regina Rebecca Tjandera, as known as Becky Regina. She shows everything she wears, her fashion inspirations and her shopping experiences here. All of the photos here are taken by a lot of people, mostly her maid, her sister or her mother, using Canon EOS 1000D.
AUTHOR Becky Regina was born on April 4th, 1995 in Jakarta. Currently a high school student of Jubilee School, Jakarta. She sings, writes, and has a passion for fashion. Finally decided to make this blog because she didn't think Chictopia was enough. She's sensitive, so try not to post harsh comments here.
STYLE You can find me wearing almost anything, my style is universal. Tights, jeans, skirts, dress, bring it on!
Cardigan : Mangga Dua ITC . Tank Top : everywhere ;) . Skirt : Mangga Dua ITC . Tights : Gaudi . Shoes : Tracce
This look got a lot of comments on my chictopia. Thanks guys! :D
AnnaKonduh : Aww Youre so cute! I love those shoes! And of course the plaid! :) lovely_love : heehe i love everything about this outfit!! the skirt is my favorite=) LilyDarling : you looks so super super cute!! i love all the red accents, xoxo
Name? Regina Rebecca Tjandera, as known as Becky Tjandera. Just call me Becky or B.
How old are you? I'm 16.
Where do you study? I just graduated from Jubilee Senior High School, Jakarta.
Where do you live? North Jakarta, Indonesia.
Your hobby? I guess shopping, singing and also reading novels. I love watching movies and TV shows too.
What do you want to do in your future? I really want to make a fashion boutique or a new brand of fashion.
Which countries have you been to? Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, South Korea.
Next dream trip? I think USA and Europe and Australia.
Why do you love fashion? I actually don't know. I just love it. I love reading magazines and just go 'wow'.
Why did you name this blog 'Try to be Stylish'? At first I was so confused what to name it. And that name just popped into my head. I never changed that name since I first made it.
Where do you get your inspirations from? Mostly from fashion blogs and fashion communities like Lookbook and Chictopia. But I also love the editorials from magazines.
Favorite models? I absolutely love Coco Rocha. She's my most favorite model ever! I think she's just lovely. I also love Miranda Kerr and Agyness Deyn.
Where do you usually shop? Forever 21 and Zara are some of my favorite places to shop. I love to go to Mangga Dua ITC too, and I shop when I go overseas.
Shoes or bag? Shoes! But I don't have that many shoes though. Only like 7 pairs.
Do you have other blogs?
Yes, but this one is the most active.
Any dream gifts?
Hmm i-Pad and any kind of expensive fashion things!
What is your favorite kind of shoe? Any kind of heels, from wedges to statement shoes. All of them! They make me look taller and slimmer.
What's your favorite color?
Any colors are okay. Especially love black and white though because I can pair them with almost anything.
What do you carry in your bag?
I'm a simple person so I just bring my phone, wallet and face paper.
What is your favorite accessory?
Rings and bracelets.
If you want to ask me anything, feel free to do it! You can ask me through comments on blog or through Twitter.
It's not Summer until you've eaten a peach over the sink, nibbled on cherries, and enjoyed a stack of fresh blueberry pancakes. One of the most highly anticipated Summer treats aside from all the luscious fruit, is fresh corn. When I see Brentwood corn, I buy it. It's sweet, tender and pairs wonderfully with all types of shellfish, blueberries, lime and avocado.
Corn is high in starch and carbohydrates but it's also a good source of Vitamins B1, B5, and C, folate, dietary fiber, phosphorus, manganese and protein. I use white and yellow corn interchangeably. White seems a bit sweeter and yellow a has a rounder flavor, if that makes sense. Corn should be cooked as soon as possible, after it has been picked. It's particularly good in fritters, pancakes, succotash and salads. If you eat it on the cob, try squeezing lemon or lime juice over it and dipping it in something spicy like smoked paprika or chile powder. Another way to enjoy it is with crumbled Mexican Cotija cheese. Slather the hot cobs with mayonnaise and dip it in the cheese. Messy, but good.
At a recent visit to the delightful SolBar restaurant at Solage in Calistoga, I got a kick out of the menu which was divided down the middle into healthy dishes and indulgent ones. The soup of the day was a chilled corn soup and it had no cream in it. I was intrigued. After a little experimenting I found you can get the maximum flavor by limiting the ingredients to a minimum. This recipe is vegan and the exact amounts of salt and lime will vary depending upon how sweet the corn is; the sweeter the corn, the better the soup!
Note: I use a conventional blender, but I have a feeling that if you use a Vita-Mix you will get even better results! If you have one, try it and let me know.
Chilled Corn Soup with Avocado Serves 4
6 ears of fresh shucked corn, yellow or white 2 limes salt 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
Remove the corn kernels from the cob, using a chef's knife. Place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Simmer until the corn is tender, just a couple of minutes, no longer. Strain the corn out of the water, reserving the water, and place in a blender. Puree the corn with enough water to give it a smooth texture. Strain the corn puree through a strainer and and add some of the reserved water to achieve the desired consistency. Squeeze the limes into the soup and salt to taste. Chill the soup then serve with a garnish of avocado.
*note: the text "your greetings here" is editable. You may choose your own greetings, such as 'thank you', 'congratulations', 'get well soon', or even 'will you marry me?' (with conflict-free diamond ring inside the box, preferably).
So many for a long time was waiting..... Finally you came also... So many for a long time hoped... Finally you called also... Why must be waiting long... Why must pass so many time... Only to be waiting for your call... Knew you pounded my heart at that time.... Knew you were restless .... Surely you knew.... You knew really meant for me... You knew really was difficult faced the day because of you... You knew thousands litre ink printer has was finished by me... You knew hundreds rim paper has was made by me be the fold.... You knew dozens of brown envelopes that were bought by me.... You knew millions of sheets of the newspaper were read by me.... All that only to be waiting..... your call
Sekian lama menunggu..... akhirnya engkau datang juga... Sekian lama berharap... akhirnya engkau panggil juga... Kenapa harus menunggu lama... Kenapa harus melewati sekian waktu... hanya untuk menunggu panggilanmu... Tahukah engkau berdebarnya jantungku saat itu.... Tahukah engkau resahnya aku.... Kuyakin engkau tahu.... Kau tahu betapa berartinya engkau... Kau tahu betapa sulitnya hadapi hari karnamu... Kau tahu ribuan liter tinta printer telah kuhabiskan... Kau tahu ratusan rim kertas telah kubuat jadi lipatan.... Kau tahu puluhan amplop coklat yang kubeli.... Kau tahu jutaan lembar koran kubaca.... Semua itu hanya untuk menunggu .....panggilanmu
The title says it all. Today's printable is an itty bitty floral patterned box! Yaaaay! If you print and assemble at 100%, this box can contain 1 small chocolate truffle or a ring. But of course you can always print it on any size you like.
I am taking the next two weeks off to spend time with my side of the family and my husband's side of the family. We are excited to relax and spend quality time with our loved ones. I thought I would leave links to some of my favorite recipes...see you in two weeks.Asian Food: Kung Pao ChickenFried RiceAsian Chicken Breasts Chicken Pot Stickers Breads and Muffins:Blueberry Surprise Muffins with
When someone did not have the work.... Acknowledged as him as an unemployment.... When being difficult to get the work.... Increasingly many that was the unemployment... What must be done.... To reduce the unemployment? .... The government and people had the power that could give help.... Not only spoke and gave criticism... And the directive as well as the dream.... Imagined when the leader and the owner of the company,,,, united to gather few of his salary every month,,, Imagine when 2.5% monthly salary anyone that already work was united... Will be obtained money billions... To be made capital of efforts for the unemployment..... Also gave the guidance shared knowledge to the entrepreneur.... So that capital that was given could bring about the dream.... Could this not became only an illusion? .... Could all this be realised? .. Only could be waiting in order to have the person who was motivated....
Ketika seseorang tidak mempunyai pekerjaan.... disebutlah dia sebagai seorang pengangguran.... Ketika sulit mendapatkan pekerjaan.... Makin banyaklah yang jadi pengangguran... Apa yang harus dilakukan.... Untuk mengurangi pengangguran?.... Pemerintah dan orang-orang berkuasa yang dapat berikan bantuan.... Bukan hanya bicara dan memberi kritikan... dan arahan serta impian.... Bayangkan bila pemimpin dan pemilik perusahaan,,,, Bersatu mengumpulkan sedikit penghasilannya setiap bulan,,, Bayangkan bila 2,5% penghasilan bulanan tiap orang yang sudah berkerja disatukan... Akan didapatkan uang milyaran... Untuk dijadikan modal usaha bagi pengangguran..... Juga memberikan bimbingan berbagi ilmu menjadi wiraswastawan.... Agar modal yang diberikan dapat mewujudkan impian.... Dapatkah ini bukan menjadi sekedar khayalan?.... Apakah semua ini dapat diwujudkan?.. hanya dapat menunggu agar ada orang yang tergerakkan....
I remember seeing these stuffed tomatoes on the Pioneer Woman's site a long time ago and they looked so good. I recently saw them again on Stacey Snacks and knew I would make them. These stuffed tomatoes were quite easy to make and very, very tasty. My kids weren't huge fans but my husband and I loved them. I really enjoyed the sweetened tomatoes, the creamy texture of the filling and the crispy
Sorry, no printables for today, I gotta rest, can't I? Well, I'm not leaving you without anything to feast your eyes upon. Say hi to Anuk and enjoy his marvelous arrays of art and short movies. This one is a still from here.
If you haven't yet discovered outstanding organic and biodynamic wines, this is your chance. Golden Glass wine event benefiting Slow Food San Francisco is a terrific event I've had the pleasure of attending the last two year. The focus is on sustainably-produced wines from around the world, and food from local restaurants.
The line up of restaurants changes from year to year, but in my experience, each year is better than the previous one. This time around there are many award-winning restaurants and purveyors, including A16, Absinthe, Acquerello, Blue Bottle Coffee, Digs Bistro, Delfina, Heaven's Dog, La Mar Cebicheria, RN74, Poggio Trattoria, SF Baking Institute, Slow Club, Stella Cadente, and Trattoria Corso. These are really excellent establishments, in fact, the chef at A16, Nate Appleman just won the James Beard rising star award and that the chef at Poggio, Peter McNee won the Cochon 555 whole-heritage- hog cook-off last week.
This year for the first time, non-drinkers can purchase a ticket to eat only. tickets are available in advance for $60 (Slow Food members: $55); at the door $70; Food only and under 21: $20 (all entry tickets include 5 food tasting tickets. Additional food tickets can be purchased in groups of 5 for $20) Really, $20 to get 5 tastes from topnotch restaurants? That's a bargain!
Sunday June 21st, 2009 2 pm to 6 pm The Festival Pavilion Fort Mason Center San Francisco
I love making notes into anything. Not that I'm organized on documentation and such, but I'm such a lazy, worn-out mom trying to make mental notes on everything and I failed graciously. So I take real notes, not the mental ones. And here's to all of you who are crazy about notepads or just love to scribble anything.You can print as many as you like, bundle them up, stitch them together, or staple them. Anythingm be my guests. Enjoy.
I saw this recipe on OurBestBites.com and knew I would be making it for dinner because I had all the ingredients on hand and a flank steak thawing in the refrigerator. The marinade tasted so delicious, it was a little sweet and a bit spicy. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli. We all really, really loved this steak. Thanks to Our Best Bites for such a great recipe.Orange Thai Flank Steak:
I saw some beautiful portobello mushrooms at Trader Joe's and instantly thought they would make tasty pizzas or pizzettas. My kids were very excited to make their own creations. It was extremely easy to make and loads of fun for my kids. We all chose our own toppings and they were a big hit with the entire family. I baked ours in the oven but I am sure they would be really tasty grilled
Think positive to become better, they said.... Think the negative became worse, like that the fact... Think about being done every day.... When beginning to get up until sleeping again.... It was how big that the influence of thoughts for us... Could we think.... Whether that was thought about by us the negative or positive? Because humankind often acted was based on the feeling.....
Takut adalah sesuatu..... Berani juga adalah sesuatu..... Takut dan berani sering sejalan seperti bercumbu.... Percumbuan yang tak pernah bersentuh.... Aku takut kadang aku juga berani.... Takut akan sesuatu yang belum atau sudah kuketahui... Berani akan sesuatu yang aku pikir aku tahu.... seringkali karena pura-pura bahkan sok tahu... Pemberanikah aku jika tidak takut?.... Penakutkah aku jika pernah takut?....
Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday dear, meeee... happy birthday to me!! Yaaaay!! Today's my birthday, so how's the printable fiesta going? Are you enjoying it as much as I do? Today I'm going to celebrate with.. an award!
A brand new award from the ultra-lovely Diana that really really put me into a big red face. Thank you, Diana, love your sexy librarian! I'm going to pass along the (aawr!) sexy award to Rosey, Christy, Rachel, Carrie, Lolly (get better soon!), Holly, petrushka, mamamima, and Jessica. If you're not on the list, don't fret, I love you all so grab yourself one sexy librarian for you too, you are most welcome!
Now, it's..time for another printable! Woo-hoo! Today I'm going to share a more mature design, and in themed with the retro award I just got, since I'm not that young anymore, so a printable retro birthday cards for you to share. Enjoy!
I'm so crazy about noodles I could eat them every day and never get bored. Even the family I lived with in Italy was amazed at my capacity for eating pasta. And I love all kinds of pasta--Asian varieties along with Italian, being top of the list. Happily there are two books out at the moment that make a variety of Asian noodle recipes easily accessible to the home cook. Both have great photos and recipes that will send you scurrying into the kitchen.
First up is Takashi's Noodles. They say if you get just one great recipe from a cookbook, it is worth the price. In that case, let me tell you about Spicy Eggplant Ja-Ja-Men Udon. Chef Yakashi Takashi, owner of Takashi's in Chicago describes this dish as a Japanese version of spaghetti and bolognese sauce. It's basically a spicy eggplant and ground pork sauce over noodles with peppers, spicy notes and a creamy sauce that is enriched with sesame paste. The recipe has 18 ingredients but I skipped a few altogether and used substitutions for a couple more and can't imagine it made any discernible difference. I didn't bother with the 1/2 cup dashi, 1/3 cup canned bamboo shoots, teaspoon of cornstarch or 3 Tablespoons of sake. I used Chinese chili garlic paste instead of a Japanese variety and Chinese sesame paste instead of tahini. I had to buy exactly 2 ingredients to make the dish, green peppers and ground pork. I could eat this dish every week! It is so comforting and at the same time exciting. The recipes vary in the number of ingredients but are generally not that difficult. They are all Asian or Asian-influenced but not all Japanese. You'll find crispy noodles, chilled ramen and cold soba, curry shrimp rice noodles even potato gnocchi with lemon butter sauce, scallops and sea urchin. These are restaurant dishes adapted for cooking at home.
Noodles Every Day features quick and easy recipes. For these recipes you will need the basics of an Asian pantry which are explained in detail in an early chapter. All are available at an Asian grocery store or online. However a few recipes have some more exotic ingredients like garland chrysanthemum leaves or silver pin noodles. All the recipes are titled descriptively so Pad Thai becomes Stir-Fried Rice Sticks with Tamarind Sauce, Dried Shrimp, Tofu, Sprouts, and Eggs. Over the years I've had very good luck with author Corinne Trang's recipes and this book is no exception. Her Somen Noodles with Shrimp Curry and Peas uses less than 10 ingredients and is the perfect kind of one pot meal you'll likely be able to make with peas and shrimp in your freezer and without a trip to the store. The book is divided into sections based on the type of noodle you are using--egg, rice, buckwheat, etc. and it also has a section on buns, dumplings and spring rolls.
When I was in Hawaii I was on a mission to try as many top-rated ramen joints as I could. While I'm still nowhere near satisfied with the ramen choices in San Francisco, I am pleased that on June 24th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm there will be a special program at the San Francisco Ferry Building called For the Love of Ramen sponsored by the Asian Culinary Forum. Andy Raskin, author of The Ramen King and I, Eric Nakamura, publisher and co-editor of the Asian-American pop culture magazine, Giant Robot and George Solt, assistant professor of history, New York University will be talking about ramen, a Japanese version of a Chinese noodle dish, with a history spanning the post World War II period all the way till today and including the instant version that has become so ubiquitous. There will be refreshments of course, and great conversation. As a side note, I've been to every Asian Culinary Forum event and they have all been very well-organized, good fun and offered plenty of food for thought. I've already bought my ticket, hope to see you there!
Mendung diatas langit kotaku.... Kelabu warnanya seakan mau ditumpahkan segala isinya.... Hujan turun kembali kemarin, setelah sekian lama... Tak jelas sekarang musim apa....kemarau katanya, tapi kok hujan? Musim hujan kata yang lain, tapi kok panas? Entah kenapa dengan dunia ini, musim yang ada tak tentu lagi.... Untungnya masih ada musim lain yang jadi penghibur lara ... Musim durian, rambutan, layang-layang dan mangga... Andaikan musim-musim itu tak ada.... Alangkah pahitnya dunia....tak berwarna tanpa rasa..... Terima kasih tuhan yang telah ciptakan.... Hingga banyak manusia yang betah didalamnya... Menjadi takut mati ingin kekal abadi... Padahal mereka tahu tak ada yang tak bisa mati... Seiring perubahan dimana-mana....ada yang selalu tetap adanya yaitu...kita.....manusia...
I'm a big Daddy's little girl. I mean, I used to be little, but still am a Daddy's little girl that now I'm already big and develop a major soft spot for my Dad. Confused? Well, in short, I love my Dad and I'm not ashamed to show that. I bet every woman does. Who always backs you up when you and mom are having an argument? Who always tell you, you're pretty all the time, even that time when you think Doc Martens boots and tutu skirt are made to be worn together (and those hideous shoulder pads)?
Daddy is often clueless about their little girl, not really aware that she is over the "pony and princess" period, not quite sure when does his little baby in pink attire suddenly change into an eyeliner and mascara obsessed teenager (screaming loudly in the virtual presence of an adolescent idol? Who?). But that's why I love my Daddy so much. So clueless about me yet his love is always genuine, as if I'm forever his little pony-riding princess. (No, as much as I wanted, I didn't have a pony as a child, speaking of a pony, I have never actually seen one alive.)
To honor the role of daddies in our lives, I present you the Father's day card printable. In Indonesia (that's where I lived), there's no Father's day on the calendar. Soo... yes, it's quite awkward for me (and probably my dad) to give him a present, or even send a greeting. Well, there's first time for everything, right?
If you're unsatisfied with this card, you can always make something. Here's some Father's day craft worth trying:
Kojodesigns share a seriously cute Father's day card how-to.
Transform an Altoid tin case into a mini toolbox for Dads by following Alpha+mom's tutorial.
Does your Dad fancy some scratching? Head to DesignDazzle!
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Enjoy your weekend!
Hoodie : I&U . Tights : Mangga Dua ITC . Flats : Mangga Dua ITC
Cardigan : Mangga Dua ITC . Tank Top : everywhere ;) . Skirt : Mangga Dua ITC . Tights : Gaudi . Shoes : Tracce
You can print as many as you like, bundle them up, stitch them together, or staple them. Anythingm be my guests. Enjoy.
A brand new award from the ultra-lovely Diana that really really put me into a big red face. Thank you, Diana, love your sexy librarian! I'm going to pass along the (aawr!) sexy award to Rosey, Christy, Rachel, Carrie, Lolly (get better soon!), Holly, petrushka, mamamima, and Jessica. If you're not on the list, don't fret, I love you all so grab yourself one sexy librarian for you too, you are most welcome!
Now, it's..time for another printable! Woo-hoo! Today I'm going to share a more mature design, and in themed with the retro award I just got, since I'm not that young anymore, so a printable retro birthday cards for you to share. Enjoy!
First up is Takashi's Noodles. They say if you get just one great recipe from a cookbook, it is worth the price. In that case, let me tell you about Spicy Eggplant Ja-Ja-Men Udon. Chef Yakashi Takashi, owner of Takashi's in Chicago describes this dish as a Japanese version of spaghetti and bolognese sauce. It's basically a spicy eggplant and ground pork sauce over noodles with peppers, spicy notes and a creamy sauce that is enriched with sesame paste. The recipe has 18 ingredients but I skipped a few altogether and used substitutions for a couple more and can't imagine it made any discernible difference. I didn't bother with the 1/2 cup dashi, 1/3 cup canned bamboo shoots, teaspoon of cornstarch or 3 Tablespoons of sake. I used Chinese chili garlic paste instead of a Japanese variety and Chinese sesame paste instead of tahini. I had to buy exactly 2 ingredients to make the dish, green peppers and ground pork. I could eat this dish every week! It is so comforting and at the same time exciting. The recipes vary in the number of ingredients but are generally not that difficult. They are all Asian or Asian-influenced but not all Japanese. You'll find crispy noodles, chilled ramen and cold soba, curry shrimp rice noodles even potato gnocchi with lemon butter sauce, scallops and sea urchin. These are restaurant dishes adapted for cooking at home.
Noodles Every Day features quick and easy recipes. For these recipes you will need the basics of an Asian pantry which are explained in detail in an early chapter. All are available at an Asian grocery store or online. However a few recipes have some more exotic ingredients like garland chrysanthemum leaves or silver pin noodles. All the recipes are titled descriptively so Pad Thai becomes Stir-Fried Rice Sticks with Tamarind Sauce, Dried Shrimp, Tofu, Sprouts, and Eggs. Over the years I've had very good luck with author Corinne Trang's recipes and this book is no exception. Her Somen Noodles with Shrimp Curry and Peas uses less than 10 ingredients and is the perfect kind of one pot meal you'll likely be able to make with peas and shrimp in your freezer and without a trip to the store. The book is divided into sections based on the type of noodle you are using--egg, rice, buckwheat, etc. and it also has a section on buns, dumplings and spring rolls.
