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Random thoughts

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I wrote a really long post about achieving goals and dreams and never giving up on them because it’s the only way you’ll ever fail.

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The irony: right before hitting send, i accidentally deleted it and posted this word instead: Mise en place

With that note: If you have something in mind, do everything you can to achieve it and always plan every step you’ll ever take. You’ll need plan a,b, and all the way to Z. Never leave room for failure and chances.

Chances are: you won’t get it from the first trial, but believe me, it’s all for the best and once you get it, you’ll be even more prepared to fight the battle to keep it and achieve greatness.

When we pray “estikhara” we ask for guidance, and for god to show us the right path for us and also ask for satisfaction. And I just realized that, have I taken the opportunities I got in the past years, I wouldn’t have been able to be who I am today and wouldn’t have been able to actually achieve my goals :)

So, stay positive, be prepared, and work hard for your dreams. It will all pay off eventually.

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Glutinous Black Rice

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Glutinous black rice is great for puddings. It’s loaded with antioxidants, fiber, Vitamin E and B and also known to reduce inflammation.

I’m going to rinse and soak it for around 6 hours, then cook it till it’s soft and gooey, then I’ll be making homemade coconut milk which I’ll mix with the rice and sweeten it with alphonso mango since it’s in season now :)

Wish me luck! I’ll update you with results as soon as I’m done with it.

To make homemade coconut milk you only need shredded fresh coconut and water :) soak the coconut with water and use a cloth to strain the milk. That’s it! Geant can shred the coconut for you if you don’t feel like it.

Enjoy!
Basma.

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Tea Leaf Shop at Tala Center

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I’m in love with my new tea set from Tea Leaf shop at Tala Center. Apart from their absolutely adorable tea sets, they have an amazing tea collection! Everything is wonderful and I tried almost everything they have. You can’t find anything fresher than the teas they’re selling!

Found the place by coincidence, went inside and was greeted by the wonderful ladies and they introduced me to the authentic way of having tea and I just fell in LOVE

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That’s their green tea that I got for myself. They also have matcha green tea which I adore.

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That’s their tea station. Just LOVED IT. You have to go there and try it :)

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I also tried rice tea! Tastes fresh and nutty and it’s a lot different than anything I ever tried. Loved it as well!

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That’s some of the organic products they have. I loved the soy nuggets which is a meat replacement and I also got quinoa for mom. She loves them.

They also have green tea based beauty products that you must try. Their hand cream gets absorbed quickly and doesn’t leave any residue which is exactly what I was looking for :)

I’m going there again this week to get their white tea and more green tea.

Tea Leaf is Located at Tala center in salmiya, next to layla gallery.

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Nutella Bites

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While making mochi; a glutinous rice cake dessert, I discovered a new dessert by coincidence :D it will appeal to all nutella lovers. I can’t have enough of it!

All you need to do it get a tray and line it with wax paper. Get your teaspoon and scoop out one teaspoon at a time. Make sure you use two spoons. One to scoop out nutella from the jar and one to get the nutella out of the first spoon and into the tray. Freeze them overnight and enjoy eating those sinful bites.

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Every time I crave something sugary, I take out one of them and just enjoy it till it completely melts :D nothing can beat that! Nutella bites that last longer, with the same intense flavor.

They’re my niece’s favorite :). Try it out.

Bon appetit!
Basma.

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ProjectX Deadline

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As you’ve previously read over twitter, instagram and on various blogs, ProjectX is a cooking competition made for bloggers and online users. The best part of the competition in my opinion is not knowing what ingredients we’re using until we unbox it when the competition rounds start :). We will have A LOT of fun experimenting and creating dishes out of those ingredients!

The winners will be decided by a colorful panel of judges:

- Basil Alsalem, we all love and adore his creations (OFK, Burger Boutique, Cocoa Room, Slider Station)

- Fahad Alyehya, Mr. Diet ninja himself will be judging you! (When in doubt, add nutella :p)

- Jumana Al othman, owner of breakfast & brunch ( the om nom factor)

- Ziad Alobaid ( tune it to top chef to know more about him )

- Chef Mongkon from Chef boutique

Apart from that, the competition will be filmed and uploaded via youtube afterwards :D can’t wait!

If you’re a blogger and you’re interested in joining the competition, please register through the following link:

Register Here

Registration deadline is this thursday! Don’t miss out! We’re going to have loads of fun :D

*Special thanks to Tareq Al Askar from UrbanQ8.com and Salma alyaseen for volunteering to film, direct, edit and launch ProjectX episodes :) they’re the best team ever!

Can’t wait to see you all there!

ProjectX Team.

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Poaching Made Easy

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This is the easiest poaching method I ever tried. All you need to do is get the egg poachies from home selection at arraya complex and follow the instructions:

1. Place a poachie in a cup or a mug, and break the egg inside

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2. Place the poachie immediately in the simmering water and wait for 6 minutes

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3. Take it off the heat and let it dry out a bit then gently shake the pouch till the egg comes out. Place it on a bun and enjoy eating it :)

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Mine was toasted bread, a lil bit of Dijon mustard, turkey slices, the poached egg of course and then topped with sriracha sauce which is my current obsession :)

bon appetit!
Basma

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Dessert on the go: nutella strawberry sandwich

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Sometimes the best desserts are the easiest ones :)

Try this for a quick sugar fix (or over dose):

Slice strawberries and mix them with icing sugar and leave them in the fridge over night, then take a whole grain bun, cut it in half and spread a dollop of nutella and marshmallow cream, layer the strawberries on top and enjoy the phenomenal taste over a cup of milk or coffee :)

Bon appetit!
Basma

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How to Make Soft Boiled Eggs

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Although i love eggs, I can never have hard boiled eggs unless they’re deviled or finely chopped and mixed with something else. Egg yolks should always be soft and runny or I won’t enjoy eating them.

The best way to have soft yolks and hard egg whites is by following these steps:

- Boil some water
- Turn the heat off and place the eggs in the water for 6 minutes
- Take them off the water immediately and enjoy eating them :)

I love dipping baby asparagus in the yolks. They taste great!

*The egg in the picture was left for 7-8 minutes in the water.

Bon Appetit!
Basma.

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Whisk Kuwait Cooking Classes

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Whisk Kuwait is offering new healthy classes for the month of April. Check out their menu below:

HEALTHY DESSERTS
April 7th 10am-1pm
Pecan tuiles made with pure maple syrup & natural cane sugar, nut crust crumbles, all-natural energy & protein bars sweetened by nature, and a lovely lemon olive oil cake made with flax seeds, cashew cream & organic whole grain spelt.

WHOLE GRAIN MAIN COURSES
April 8th 5pm-8pm & April 30th 10am-1pm
Learn how to turn plenty of healthy options into hearty meals. Handmade ravioli, mushroom barley risotto, homemade spinach fettuccine, & quinoa pilaf!

MEAT CLASS (IN COLLABORATION WITH PRIME CUTS)
April 22nd 5pm-8pm & April 23rd 5pm-8pm (2-day course)
During this 2-day course, learn how to braise brisket and roast a rack of veal on Day 1, pan-sear burgers, grill fajitas, and cook tenderloin & strip-loin to perfection on Day 2.
Prime Cuts will be giving a brief tutorial about the various cuts of beef we will be using, and the best methods for cooking each. This course is for the serious carnivore!

GRILLED, ROASTED & SEARED
April 26th 5pm-8pm & April 29th 5pm-8pm
It’s all about fresh fish! We’ll be marinating, grilling, searing and roasting fresh catch. You can also join our chef at the fish market when she picks up the class’s ingredients, so that you can also learn how to choose the freshest fish.

Classes are limited to 5 seats only. KD 45 for each class except for prime cuts class (KD 90 for a two day class

Enjoy!
Basma

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