~ Sweet potatoes
~ Glutinous rice flour
~ Spring onion (optional)
~ Brown sugar to taste (one tablespoon)
~ Salt to taste
~ Oil
Peel, dice and boil the sweet potatoes for 10 minutes or until soft.
Mash the sweet potatoes up and mix in the brown sugar.
Scoop the mash into a clean bowl.
Stir fry some diced spring onions. Mix the spring onions in with the mash.
Fold in the glutinous rice flour to the mixture (a small amount at a time) until a dough texture is achieved. This part of the process can take quite a long time.
Make into balls and fry in pan with a tiny bit of salt and oil.
Wednesday 1 June 2011
Chinese Watercress Soup / 西洋菜湯
~ Mature watercress (two bags will serve two people)
~ Lam Buk Hung
~ Mut Jo
~ Spare ribs or pork chops
~ Slices of ginger
~ Mut Jo
~ Spare ribs or pork chops
~ Slices of ginger
Place all ingredients into a saucepan and add water.
Bring to the boil.
Simmer for 2/3 hours.
Add salt to taste before drinking.
Note:
Lam Buk Hung = 南北杏 = Sweet-bitter Apricot Kernals
Mut Jo = 蜜棗 = Preserved Honey Dates
Shu Uemura Eyeshadows
Current collection
~ M Beige 804
~ ME Purple 700
~ ME Brown 850
EDIT: Please refer to the newer post entitled "Eyeshadow Addict" published in 2012.
~ M Beige 804
~ ME Purple 700
~ ME Brown 850
EDIT: Please refer to the newer post entitled "Eyeshadow Addict" published in 2012.
Lovely Lock's Castle
Pipe dream: to build, decorate and furnish my own dolls house.
The Dolls House Emporium
The world's leading supplier of dolls' houses and miniatures.
Website: http://www.dollshouse.com/
Inspiration:
Between 1921-1924, Sir Edwin Lutyens constructed a dolls house for Queen Mary (which included contributions from over 1500 fine artists, craftsmen and manufacturers).
Queen Mary's Dolls House is a perfect replica of an aristocratic Edwardian residence and is currently on display at Windsor Castle.
Website: http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/queenmarysdollshouse/home.html
Be Positive
General information: Chicken contains an agglutinating lectin in its muscle tissue that attacks our bloodstream and has the potential to lead to strokes and immune disorders. Tomatoes contain a lectin that can agglutinate every blood type and irritate the stomach lining.
Blood type B: The assimilator, adapting to new climates and the mingling of populations; representing nature's quest for a more balanced force between the tensions of the mind and the demands of the immune system.
Foods that encourage weight gain:
Sweetcorn - inhibits insulin production and hampers metabolic rate.
Lentils - causes hypoglycemia; inhibits proper nutrient and hampers metabolic efficiency.
Peanuts - hampers metabolic efficiency; causes hypoglycemia and inhibits liver function.
Sesame seeds - hampers metabolic efficiency and causes hypoglycemia
Buckwheat - inhibits digestion; hampers metabolic efficiency and causes hypoglycemia
Wheat - slows the digestive & metabolic processes; causes food to be stored as fat, not burned as energy.
Foods that encourage weight loss:
Green vegetables, meat liver and eggs aid efficient metabolism.
Licorice tea counters hypoglycemia.
Effective exercises:
Aerobics, Tennis, Martial Arts, Calisthenics, Hiking, Cycling, Swimming, Brisk walking, Jogging, Weight training, Golf, T'ai chi and Hatha yoga.
Foods that are to be avoided and acts like a poison:
Bacon, Chicken, Duck, Goose, Ham, Heart, Partridge, Pork, Poussin & Quail.
Anchovy, Barracuda, Clams, Conch, Crab, Crayfish, Eels, Frog's legs, Lobster, Octopus, Oysters, Prawns, Sea Bass, Smoked salmon, Snails & Striped bass.
Blue cheese & Ice-cream.
Rapeseed oil, Corn oil, Cottonseed oil, Groundnut oil, Safflower oil, Sunflower oil & Sesame oil.
Cashew nuts, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Peanut butter, Pistachio nuts, Pine nuts, Poppy seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower margarine, Sunflower seeds & Tahini.
Aduki beans, Black beans, Black-eyed beans, Chickpeas & Lentils.
Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat, Cornflakes, Cornmeal, Cream of wheat, Kamut, Rye, Shredded wheat, Wheat bran & Wheatgerm.
Bagels, Cornbread, Corn muffins, Durum wheat bread, Multi-grain bread, Polenta, 100% Rye bread, Rye crisps, Ryvita crispbreads, Wheat bran muffins & Whole wheat bread.
Barley flour, Buckwheat flour, Bulgar wheat flour, Couscous, Durum wheat flour, Gluten flour, Rye flour, Soba (buckwheat) noodles, Tapioca, Wholewheat flour & Wild rice.
Avocado, Jerusalem artichokes, Globe artichokes, Mung bean sprouts, Olives, Pumpkin, Radishes, Radish sprouts, Sweetcorn, Tempe, Tofu & Tomatoes.
Coconuts, Persimmons, Pomegranates, Prickly pears, Rhubarb & Star fruit.
Tomato juice.
Allspice, Almond Essence, Barley malt, Cinnamon, Cornflour, Corn syrup, Gelatine & Pepper.
Tomato Ketchup.
Distilled spirits, Soda & Seltzer water.
The entirety of this post were derived from D'Adamo, Peter J. and Whitney, Catherine (2001) Eat Right 4 Your Type, London: Century.
Blood type B: The assimilator, adapting to new climates and the mingling of populations; representing nature's quest for a more balanced force between the tensions of the mind and the demands of the immune system.
Foods that encourage weight gain:
Sweetcorn - inhibits insulin production and hampers metabolic rate.
Lentils - causes hypoglycemia; inhibits proper nutrient and hampers metabolic efficiency.
Peanuts - hampers metabolic efficiency; causes hypoglycemia and inhibits liver function.
Sesame seeds - hampers metabolic efficiency and causes hypoglycemia
Buckwheat - inhibits digestion; hampers metabolic efficiency and causes hypoglycemia
Wheat - slows the digestive & metabolic processes; causes food to be stored as fat, not burned as energy.
Foods that encourage weight loss:
Green vegetables, meat liver and eggs aid efficient metabolism.
Licorice tea counters hypoglycemia.
Effective exercises:
Aerobics, Tennis, Martial Arts, Calisthenics, Hiking, Cycling, Swimming, Brisk walking, Jogging, Weight training, Golf, T'ai chi and Hatha yoga.
Foods that are to be avoided and acts like a poison:
Bacon, Chicken, Duck, Goose, Ham, Heart, Partridge, Pork, Poussin & Quail.
Anchovy, Barracuda, Clams, Conch, Crab, Crayfish, Eels, Frog's legs, Lobster, Octopus, Oysters, Prawns, Sea Bass, Smoked salmon, Snails & Striped bass.
Blue cheese & Ice-cream.
Rapeseed oil, Corn oil, Cottonseed oil, Groundnut oil, Safflower oil, Sunflower oil & Sesame oil.
Cashew nuts, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Peanut butter, Pistachio nuts, Pine nuts, Poppy seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower margarine, Sunflower seeds & Tahini.
Aduki beans, Black beans, Black-eyed beans, Chickpeas & Lentils.
Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat, Cornflakes, Cornmeal, Cream of wheat, Kamut, Rye, Shredded wheat, Wheat bran & Wheatgerm.
Bagels, Cornbread, Corn muffins, Durum wheat bread, Multi-grain bread, Polenta, 100% Rye bread, Rye crisps, Ryvita crispbreads, Wheat bran muffins & Whole wheat bread.
Barley flour, Buckwheat flour, Bulgar wheat flour, Couscous, Durum wheat flour, Gluten flour, Rye flour, Soba (buckwheat) noodles, Tapioca, Wholewheat flour & Wild rice.
Avocado, Jerusalem artichokes, Globe artichokes, Mung bean sprouts, Olives, Pumpkin, Radishes, Radish sprouts, Sweetcorn, Tempe, Tofu & Tomatoes.
Coconuts, Persimmons, Pomegranates, Prickly pears, Rhubarb & Star fruit.
Tomato juice.
Allspice, Almond Essence, Barley malt, Cinnamon, Cornflour, Corn syrup, Gelatine & Pepper.
Tomato Ketchup.
Distilled spirits, Soda & Seltzer water.
The entirety of this post were derived from D'Adamo, Peter J. and Whitney, Catherine (2001) Eat Right 4 Your Type, London: Century.
Lake Chaplain Minerals and Jewelry
Vermont-based Artist: Patrick Marshall offers artisan jewellery as well as fine mineral specimens.
Website: http://www.lakechamplainjewelry.com/
eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Lake-Champlain-Minerals-and-Jewelry
Purchases:
~ February 2009: a Sterling Silver and Tibetan Black Quartz Crystal Ring. Handcrafted in sterling silver and contains a natural black quartz crystal from Tibet. This naturally terminated stone is about 15mm x 8mm and the ring is a US size 4.25. The ring has a durable sterling silver rectangular band and the stone is securely bezel set with an open back.
~ July 2009: a Faceted Oval Mystic Topaz and Sterling Silver Ring with Vine Motif. Handcrafted in sterling silver and contains a faceted mystic topaz from Brazil that displays a beautiful multicolour iridescent colouration. The stone measures 9mm x 7mm. The ring is a US size 4.25 and has a sterling silver split shank band with an elegant vine design on either side of the setting, and the stone is securely bezel set.
Friendly, helpful and efficient service. Rings can be re sized by request.
Website: http://www.lakechamplainjewelry.com/
eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Lake-Champlain-Minerals-and-Jewelry
Purchases:
~ February 2009: a Sterling Silver and Tibetan Black Quartz Crystal Ring. Handcrafted in sterling silver and contains a natural black quartz crystal from Tibet. This naturally terminated stone is about 15mm x 8mm and the ring is a US size 4.25. The ring has a durable sterling silver rectangular band and the stone is securely bezel set with an open back.
~ July 2009: a Faceted Oval Mystic Topaz and Sterling Silver Ring with Vine Motif. Handcrafted in sterling silver and contains a faceted mystic topaz from Brazil that displays a beautiful multicolour iridescent colouration. The stone measures 9mm x 7mm. The ring is a US size 4.25 and has a sterling silver split shank band with an elegant vine design on either side of the setting, and the stone is securely bezel set.
Friendly, helpful and efficient service. Rings can be re sized by request.
Chez Eileen
Strawberry Milk Jelly
~ One packet of Hartley's strawberry jelly
~ Recently boiled water
~ Milk
Follow the instructions on the packet of jelly but replace the cold water with cold milk. Remember to let the hot water and jelly mixture cool down first for 30 minutes before adding the milk to avoid curdling.
Pour mixture into desired bowls/containers.
Refrigerate overnight.
Vermicelli Salad
Cook, rinse and strain 16oz of vermicelli. Meanwhile prepare marinade of three tablespoons of lemon juice; four tablespoons of olive oil and two tablespoons of season-all.
Mix marinade and toss cooked vermicelli in it while still warm. Leave overnight if possible.
Next day, prepare two cups of diced celery; one cup of chopped black olives and one & a half cup of mayonnaise.
Mix together and then mix into the vermicelli mixture - use your hands.
Cover with clingfilm and put in the fridge until ready to serve.
~ One packet of Hartley's strawberry jelly
~ Recently boiled water
~ Milk
Follow the instructions on the packet of jelly but replace the cold water with cold milk. Remember to let the hot water and jelly mixture cool down first for 30 minutes before adding the milk to avoid curdling.
Pour mixture into desired bowls/containers.
Refrigerate overnight.
Vermicelli Salad
Cook, rinse and strain 16oz of vermicelli. Meanwhile prepare marinade of three tablespoons of lemon juice; four tablespoons of olive oil and two tablespoons of season-all.
Mix marinade and toss cooked vermicelli in it while still warm. Leave overnight if possible.
Next day, prepare two cups of diced celery; one cup of chopped black olives and one & a half cup of mayonnaise.
Mix together and then mix into the vermicelli mixture - use your hands.
Cover with clingfilm and put in the fridge until ready to serve.
By Airmail
PRATIMA Ayurvedic Skincare
The Soho Building
110 Greene St. Suite 701
New York, NY 10012
Telephone: +1 212.581.8136 Email: customercare@pratimaskincare.com
Website: http://www.pratimaskincare.com/
This skincare line offers products that are handmade with awareness.
Absolute knowledge = Absolute balance = Absolute beauty.
Recommended by Makeup Artist: Danica Jardien.
The following products were received as a birthday present from a kind and generous family member who was living in the U.S. at the time:
~ Neem Rose Face Sunscreen SPF 30
~ Saffron Eye Ghee
~ Neem Mint Botanical Shampoo
Currently, PRATIMA can only deliver within the U.S. They cannot accept international orders nor process credit cards with billing addresses outside of the U.S.
This is a great shame as I would have definitely repurchased two out of the three products I have already tried out, plus many more from their website. At the moment, one can only dream that PRATIMA will change their delivery policy soon...
What's your Dosha?
The Soho Building
110 Greene St. Suite 701
New York, NY 10012
Telephone: +1 212.581.8136 Email: customercare@pratimaskincare.com
Website: http://www.pratimaskincare.com/
This skincare line offers products that are handmade with awareness.
Absolute knowledge = Absolute balance = Absolute beauty.
Recommended by Makeup Artist: Danica Jardien.
The following products were received as a birthday present from a kind and generous family member who was living in the U.S. at the time:
~ Neem Rose Face Sunscreen SPF 30
~ Saffron Eye Ghee
~ Neem Mint Botanical Shampoo
Currently, PRATIMA can only deliver within the U.S. They cannot accept international orders nor process credit cards with billing addresses outside of the U.S.
This is a great shame as I would have definitely repurchased two out of the three products I have already tried out, plus many more from their website. At the moment, one can only dream that PRATIMA will change their delivery policy soon...
What's your Dosha?
Chick Pea Pudding / 馬豆糕 / Ma Dou Go
~ Can of chick peas (drain, rinse and de-skin)
~ Tin of coconut milk
~ Packet of cream of coconut
~ 2/3 of custard powder
~ 10 grams agar agar (quarter of a packet)
~ 125 grams sugar
~ Full fat milk
Soak the agar agar in cold water first.
Boil two cups of water and add the agar agar until it has dissolved. Then add the sugar.
Add the cream of coconut and the coconut milk - mix until dissolved.
Squish chick peas on a plate.
Add the squished chick peas to the boiling mixture.
In a separate pot, add half a pint of full fat milk.
Add custard powder onto the chick pea plate (separate from pot).
Mix the custard powder and milk then add to pot. This turns it yellow.
Pour mixture into a shallow dish. Wait for it to cool down.
Then add the chick pea mixture. Let it cool down and put in the fridge.
~ Tin of coconut milk
~ Packet of cream of coconut
~ 2/3 of custard powder
~ 10 grams agar agar (quarter of a packet)
~ 125 grams sugar
~ Full fat milk
Soak the agar agar in cold water first.
Boil two cups of water and add the agar agar until it has dissolved. Then add the sugar.
Add the cream of coconut and the coconut milk - mix until dissolved.
Squish chick peas on a plate.
Add the squished chick peas to the boiling mixture.
In a separate pot, add half a pint of full fat milk.
Add custard powder onto the chick pea plate (separate from pot).
Mix the custard powder and milk then add to pot. This turns it yellow.
Pour mixture into a shallow dish. Wait for it to cool down.
Then add the chick pea mixture. Let it cool down and put in the fridge.
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