DATE: 07/10/2008 01:26:40 / MOOD: Happy

Tomato Puree Pizza
Topping

Time: 15-30 mins

Ingredients:

Onion

Garlic

Butter

Tomato Puree

Cinamon-clove powder

Method:

1.     
Chop two onions finely. Grate 2 flakes
garlic.

2.     
Heat 1 tbsp.butter, add onions,
garlic, stirfry till transparent.

3.     
Add 1 tin tomato puree, bring to a
boil.

4.     
Add 1/2 tsp. omam seeds, 2 tsp. sugar,
1/2 tsp. cinnamon clove powder.

5.     
Stir, add 1 tbsp. cornflour dissolved
in 1/4 cup water.

6.     
Stir continuously till it boils again.

7.     
Simmer and cook till thick.

8.      Use as pizza sauce,
with desired veggies for topping, and cheese.

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DATE: 04/18/2008 04:33:42 / MOOD: Happy

General Care
for lips

*Apply cold cream or
moisturizer or lip balm before applying lipstick.

 

*To get natural pink
lips apply beetroot juice before bed.

 

*Grind Rose petals
and apply on lips to get smooth pink lips

 

*Apply menthol based
lip balm and take an old brush and brush gently on lips (don t rub too hard,
because lip are very sensitive) to get rid off chapped lips. )

 

*Lips should be
moisturized and exfoliated. Exfoliate lips with your gentle   facial
scrub using a toothbrush or just the tips of your fingers. You
can   make a paste using baking soda and water to exfoliate lips as
well.   Work it for a minute and then rinse with lukewarm water.

 

*Avoid licking your
lips.

 

*Stop smoking.

 

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DATE: 04/14/2008 06:04:44 / MOOD: Happy

A Friend’s Prayers

A voyaging ship was
wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim
to a small, desert like island.

The two survivors,
not knowing what else to do, agree that they had no other recourse but to pray
to God. However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, they agreed to
divide the territory between them and stay on opposite sides of the island.

The first thing they
prayed for was food. The next morning, the first man saw a fruit-bearing tree
on his side of the land, and he was able to eat its fruit. The other man’s
parcel of land remained barren.

After a week, the
first man was lonely and he decided to pray for a wife. The next day, another
ship was wrecked, and the only survivor was a woman who swam to his side of the
land. On the other side of the island, there was nothing.

Soon the first man
prayed for a house, clothes, more food. The next day, like magic, all of these
were given to him. However, the second man still had nothing.

Finally, the first
man prayed for a ship, so that he and his wife could leave the island. In the
morning, he found a ship docked at his side of the island. The first man
boarded the ship with his wife and decided to leave the second man on the
island.

He considered the
other man unworthy to receive God’s blessings, since none of his prayers had
been answered.

As the ship was about
to leave, the first man heard a voice from heaven booming, “Why are you leaving
your companion on the island?”

“My blessings are
mine alone, since I was the one who prayed for them,” the first man answered.

“His prayers were all
unanswered and so he does not deserve anything.”

“You are mistaken!”
the voice rebuked him. “He had only one prayer, which I answered. If not for
that, you would not have received any of my blessings.”

“Tell me,” the first
man asked the voice, “What did he pray for that I should owe him anything?”

“He prayed that all
your prayers be answered.”

For all we know, our
blessings are not the fruits of our prayers alone, but those of another praying
for us.

Let’s pray for others
and thank others who pray for us!

have a nice day

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DATE: 04/10/2008 01:16:41 / MOOD: Happy

HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART
ATTACK WHEN ALONE



1. Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without

help, the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to

feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing

consciousness.



2. However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly

and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each

cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing

sputum from deep inside the chest.



3. A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds

without let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be

beating normally again.



4. Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements

squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing

pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm. In this

way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital. Tell as many other

people as possible about this. It could save their lives!!

have a nice day

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DATE: 04/10/2008 00:57:32 / MOOD: Happy

Potato Pops

Cooking Time : 12 to 15 mins.

Preparation Time: 10 mins.

Makes 8 pops.

Ingredients:

1 cup boiled and grated potatoes

¼ cup grated carrots

1 cheese cube

1 brown bread slice, soaked and squeezed

½ teaspoon ginger-green chili paste

2 tablespoons chopped coriander

A pinch sugar

Salt to taste

Other ingredients

2 teaspoons oil for cooking

8 candy sticks

Method:



1. Cut the cheese cube into 8 equal pieces and keep aside.




2. Soak the bread slice in a bowl of water. Squeeze out
the water and mash the bread and keep in a bowl.



3. Add the potatoes, carrots, ginger, green chilli paste,
coriander, sugar, salt and mix well.



4. Divide into 8 equal portions and shape each portion
into a flat round.



5. Place a cheese cube in the centre of each round and
shape into ovals.



6. Pierce a candy stick into each oval and reshape the
potato pops on the stick as shown in the picture. Keep aside.



7. Cook on both sides on a lightly greased non-stick pan
till golden brown using a little oil necessary.



8. Serve hot.

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DATE: 04/08/2008 04:05:28 / MOOD: Happy

The sage and the
scorpion...

One morning,
after he had finished his editation, the old man opened his eyes and saw a
scorpion floating helplessly in the water.

As the scorpion was washed closer to the tree, the old man quickly stretched
himself out on one of the long roots that branched out into the river and
reached out to rescue the drowning creature.

            As soon as he touched it, the scorpion stung him. Instinctively the man
withdrew his hand. A minute later, after he had regained his balance, he
stretched himself out again on the roots to save the scorpion.  This time the scorpion stung him so badly with its poisonous tail that his hand
became swollen and bloody and his face contorted with pain.



At that moment, a passerby saw the old man stretched out on the roots
struggling with the scorpion and shouted: "Hey, stupid old man, what's
wrong with you? Only a fool would risk his life for the sake of an ugly, evil
creature. Don't you know you could kill yourself trying to save that ungrateful
scorpion?"



The old man turned his head. Looking into the stranger's eyes he said calmly,
"My friend, just because it is the scorpion's nature to sting, that does
not change my nature to save."

have a good day

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DATE: 04/05/2008 04:02:57 / MOOD: Happy

A Silent Love

From the very Begining, the girl's family objected strongly on her dating this guy.
Saying that it has got to do with family background & that the girl will have to
suffer for the rest of her life if she were to be with him.

Due to family's pressure, the couple quarrel very often.

Though the girl love the
guy deeply, but she always ask him: "How deep is your love for me?"

As the guy is not good with his words, this often cause the girl to be very upset.
With that & the family's pressure, the girl often vent her anger on him. As for him,
he only endure it in silence.

After a couple of years, the guy finally graduated & decided to further his studies
in overseas. Before leaving, he proposed to the girl: "I'm not very good with words.
But all I know is that I love you. If you allow me, I will take care of you for the
rest of my life. As for your family, I'll try my best to talk them round. Will you
marry me?"

The girl agreed, & with the guy's determination, the family finally gave in & agreed
to let them get married. So before he leave, they got engaged.

The girl went out to the working society, whereas the guy was overseas, continuing
his studies. They sent their love through emails & phone calls. Though it's hard,
but both never thought of giving up.

One day, while the girl was on her way to work, she was knocked down by a car that
lost control. When she woke up, she saw her parents beside her bed. She realised
that she was badly injured. Seeing her mum crying, she wanted to comfort her. But
she realized that all that could come out of her mouth was just a sigh. She has lost
her voice......

The doctors says that the impact on her brain has caused her to lose her voice.
Listening to her parents' comfort, but with nothing coming out from her, she broke
down.

During the stay in hospital, besides silence cry,.....it's still just silence cry
that companied her. Upon reaching home, everything seems to be the same. Except for
the ringing tone of the phone. Which pierced into her heart everytime it rang. She
does not wish to let the guy know. & not wanting to be a burden to him, she wrote a
letter to him saying that she does not wish to wait any longer.

With that, she sent the ring back to him. In return, the guy sent millions &
millions of reply, and countless of phonecalls,. . all the girl could do, besides
crying, is still crying....

The parents decided to move away, hoping that she could eventually forget everything
& be happy.

With a new environment, the girl learn sign language & started a new life. Telling
herself everyday that she must forget the guy. One day, her friend came & told her
that he's back. She asked her friend not to let him know what happened to her. Since
then, there wasn't anymore news of him.

A year has passed & her friend came with an envelope, containing an invitation card
for the guy's wedding. The girl was shattered. When she open the letter, she saw her
name in it instead.

When she was about to ask her friend what's going on, she saw the guy standing in
front of her. He used sign language telling her "I've spent a year's time to learn
sign language. Just to let you know that I've not forgotten our promise. Let me have
the chance to be your voice. I Love You. With that, he slipped the ring back into
her finger. The girl finally smiled.

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DATE: 03/27/2008 04:40:21 / MOOD: Happy

Five Food For Healthier Skin

Here are a few nutritional standouts that make particularly important contributions to strong, glowing skin:


1. Fish: Fatty fish like salmon, tilapia, and cod are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. And that's a good thing, because our bodies cannot produce those essential lipids naturally. By adding omega-3s to your diet, though, you can bolster your skin barrier - that is, the layer of lipids that holds onto moisture and keeps irritants out.
There is even evidence that the skin-strengthening effects of omega-3s can improve chronic skin conditions like rosacea and atopic dermatitis, but more research is necessary to confirm that link.
Furthermore, many types of fish (like, once again, salmon and cod) are rich in vitamin D - as dermatologists increasingly emphasize sun avoidance, we also need to emphasize the importance of finding other sources of this vitamin, which is produced during sun exposure.
Don't eat fish? Many eggs are now fortified with omega-3 fatty acids, and plant sources include flax seed and flax seed oil, walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts. And a daily vitamin D supplement is a good idea for vegans and meat-eaters alike.


2. Green Tea: It's inexpensive, easy to add to your routine, and one of the best-researched and most powerful antioxidants around. That's why green tea is my go-to antioxidant: I drink at least three cups a day to fight aging and inflammation. Some studies even suggest that the antioxidants in green tea reduce one's risk of skin cancer. So put down that soda and start drinking your way to healthier skin!


3. Broccoli: Rich in vitamins A, C, and K (among many other nutrients), this veggie does more than its fair share of nutritional work. Vitamin A decreases oil production, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, and vitamin K can help prevent bruises. So whatever ails you, this green wonder food might be just what the doctor ordered.


4. Safflower or Sunflower Oil: Omega-3s get a lot more talk, but omega-6 fatty acids - like the linoleic acid in these two oils - are also important for healthy skin. Like omega-3s, they help prevent dry skin and inflammation; they're also essential for the formation of prostaglandins, hormones that keep all the cells of the body functioning well.
While many diets are actually quite high in omega-6s - sometimes even too high - the key is to get the good ones and not unhealthy versions, like hydrogenated oils. So try sautéing your salmon or broccoli in a little safflower or sunflower oil and double those skin-soothing benefits!


5. Almonds: When it comes to boosting skin's defenses against aging, inflammation, and even skin cancer, antioxidants are so important that I'm going to add another to my list: A handful of almonds every day boosts your levels of vitamin E, one of the most important antioxidants for skin health. Studies also suggest that consuming vitamin E orally can increase the levels of this moisturizing vitamin on your skin's surface - great news for anyone prone to dry skin.

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DATE: 03/27/2008 04:27:12 / MOOD: Happy

Nan Bread Pizzas
Category: Vegetarian
Serves: 4
Prep time: 3 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Ingredients
Serves 4
4 nan bead
1 packet mozzarello cheese
1 tomato base for pizzas
Method
Apply tomato base to each Nan bread
tear mozzarello cheese, add ontop of sauce
bake for 10 minutes until bubbling
about 190 degrees
Enjoy………..

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