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Cooking Recipes: Chicken With Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS4 Chicken breasts3 soup spoons of neutral cooking oil2 onions1 cup of white wine200 g of mushrooms cut into sheetsSalt to taste and chopped parsleyPepper to taste½ liter of milk creamLET'S GET COOKING...In a pan, brown the chopped onions, the sliced mushrooms and the diced chicken breasts.Add the white wine and wait until the alcohol evaporates.Add the milk cream, season. Leave for 10...

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Beauty: Clinique Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer

Makeup that can multi-task is what lots of people want, and that's what Clinique claims its Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer can do. But is it really a two-in-one product? Not quite, but it still has enough going for it that it nearly earns our highest rating.Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer comes in standard liquid lip color packaging, a clear tube...

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Beauty: Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Blush

Hourglass' Ambient Lighting Blush is a mica-based, fragrance-free blush which excels in terms of its velvety-smooth, pressed powder texture that allows you to build color without looking powdery or cakey. The marbleized shade range is built on hues of pink, peach, and beigey-mauve, each with a light-reflective quality that imparts subtle luminosity.The Ethereal Glow and Dim Infusion shades go on the sheerest, while...

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Beauty: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured

Becca is well known for its illuminating makeup products, and Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured continues that reputation with this solid cream highlighter intended to "accentuate the high points of the face." There are a handful of shades to choose from, each of which impart shimmering, sheer color for a beautifully glowing sheen on skin. More to love, the fragrance-free formula is emollient enough...

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My Top 5 Halal Restaurants in Madrid, Spain

1) Al Mounia"It is one of the most experienced Moroccan restaurants in the capital and it continues to surprise like it did on the first day. Al Mounia restaurant is located in Salamanca neighborhood, next to Recoletos, but through its doors you are transported to the halls of the Alhambra.Traditional Arabic cuisine which gives you one of the best couscous in Madrid, with...

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Cooking Recipe : Chicken Cordon Bleu

INGREDIENTS2 chicken breast filletsSaltBlack pepper1.8 oz ham3 ½ oz mozzarella cheeseFlour for breading3 eggsBreadcrumbs for breadingOil for fryingLET'S GET COOKING...Open the chicken fillets so they are very thin.Season with salt and pepper.Fill with ham and cheese and close.Coat in flour, then in egg and breadcrumbs.Fry in hot oil. medianet_width = "728"; medianet_height = "20"; medianet_crid = "522428042"; medianet_versionId = "111299"; (function() { var...

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Cooking Recipe: Chicken Korma

 Ingredients    6 tablespoons / 1½ oz ghee (minyak sapi)    2 onions, peeled and finely sliced    10 shallots (red onions), peeled and finely sliced    12 large green chilies, de-seeded and cut in halves (optional)    1 limes (limau nipis) - halved    1 lemongrass (serai) - halved and bruised    10 cherry tomatoes - halved    4 cm / 2 inch cinnamon bark (kulit kayu manis)    3 star...

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Beauty: Kat Von D Shade & Light Contour Palette

Shade & Light Contour Palette joins the numerous options recently launched by many cosmetic brands (capitalizing on the trend with a capital C). Thankfully, it's a refreshingly exceptional palette, which stands out from the crowd for several reasons that we'll review!If you are unfamiliar with the concept of contouring with makeup, it is the strategic placement of deeper and lighter tones to the...

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Beauty: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Ge

Talk about a long time coming! Well past the time when Clinique clearly knew Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion wasn’t dramatically different in the least, they still recommended their poorly formulated lotion as an essential skin-care step in their famous three-step routine.Although the original lotion remains a mundane, not-as-good-as-Lubriderm option for normal to dry skin, it is and always has been ill-suited for those...

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NUDESTIX EYE PENCIL IN STARDUST AND LIP + CHEEK PENCIL IN LOVE

NUDESTIX is a new brand created by two teenage sisters Ally and Taylor and their chemical engineer mother Jenny. It is all about simple, natural makeup that accentuates your natural beauty rather than covering it up with all kinds of makeup. I love the vision and message of this new brand. Especially for young girls. Too many girls are growing up learning about...

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Beauty : BIOTHERM Aquapower Moisturising Gel

BIOTHERM's Aquapower Hydration Programme. This ultra-hydrating moisturizer is specially designed for keeping skin constantly quenched. It contains the equivalent of 5,000 litres of Thermal Spa Water in every bottle. Plus, it is rich in vitamins B, C, E and trace elements to keep your skin balanced and regenerated. Apply this ultra-moisturising light gel moisturiser to instantly quench, cool and soothe your skin while...

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Beauty : Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation

Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 40 is a mixed bag of excellent qualities and unfortunate drawbacks. Housed in a 1-ounce heavy glass bottle with a dropper applicator, this lightweight formula delivers moisture and medium coverage plus a dewy, natural-looking finish best for normal to dry skin. What could've been a more recommended foundation was held back due to its degree of fragrance in...

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Beauty : Clinique Pep-Start Quick Cleansing Swipes

Pep-Start Quick Cleansing Swipes are well intentioned, the cloths themselves are sturdy, and they feel soft when massaged over skin—but a trio of irritating ingredients makes these cloths impossible to recommend.The main problematic ingredient is denatured alcohol, which will indeed de-grease skin, but it also has a stimulating effect that can trigger more oil production at the base of pores, eventually making oily...

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Travel: Qunci Villas, Lombok

The Qunci Villas Hotel is in a peaceful and tranquil location on Lombok Island, about 22 miles off of Bali. Located directly on Mangsit Beach, this tropical hotel features a spa and an outdoor pool. It is a 5-minute drive from Sengigi Beach.In and Around the AreaFrom Bali, it is a 20-minute domestic flight to Lombok Island, followed by a 90-minute drive to...

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Beauty : Benefit Cosmetic High Beam Face Highlighter

Wear a natural afterglow with the help of this highlighter. It adds definition to your features and makes all skin tones look attractive. Upon application, it delivers a subtle satin finish. Apply this beauty wonder on your cupid's bow to give an appearance of fuller lips.BenefitsPink shimmery formulaIdeal for spot highlighting and creating an overall glowPromotes a natural, translucent appearance medianet_width = "728";...

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Beauty: THIS WORKS No Wrinkles Midnight Moisture

This intensely hydrating night cream ensures that you get your much-needed skin repair while you sleep. Formulated with persian silk tree extract, it aids the skin in getting rid of glycotoxins that speed up skin ageing. It also contains hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and other oils to keep the skin firm. Wake up to luminous, plumped up skin with this lovely night...

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Cooking Recipe : Sweet And Spicy Chicken

INGREDIENTS300 g chicken breast1/4 red bell pepper1/4 yellow bell pepper1/4 green bell pepperpotato starch(sauce 1)1 egg1/2 tbsp doubanjiang (spicy soybean paste)1 tsp grated ginger2 tsp mirin1 tbsp soy sauce1/3 tsp salt(sauce 2)3 tbsp chili sauce1 tsp lemon juice2 tsp mayonnaiseLET'S GET COOKING...Slice chicken on the diagonal. Mix together the ingredients for sauce 1. Marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes.Cut bell...

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Beauty: Bobbi Brown Face Highlighter

If you're on the hunt for a luminizing product that gives skin a healthy-looking glow, Bobbi Brown's Face Highlighter might just be what the doctor ordered! The lightweight, creamy-fluid formula blends beautifully into skin to add a dash of radiance, whether applied on its own or mixed in with other products (foundation, moisturizer, etc.).The sheer formula comes in three gorgeous shades that adapt...

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Cooking Recipe: Classic Hainanese Chicken Rice

Ingredients    1 chicken thigh    300 grams uncooked rice    360 ml water    10 cm piece green onion    coriander    fried onions    (seasoning)    15 grams ginger, thinly sliced    1 tbsp soy sauce    2 tsp powdered chicken bouillon    1 tsp oil    1 tsp salt    (soy sauce)    1 tbsp soy sauce    1 tbsp oyster sauce    1 tsp honey    (chili sauce)    2 tbsp sweet chili sauce    1 tbsp fish...

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Cooking Recipe: Signature Sweet Potato

 Ingredients    2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes    ¼ medium onion, finely diced    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper    Oil, preferably peanut or grapeseed, for fryingMethodSpecial equipment: a deep-frying thermometerBring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the sweet potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, drain and rinse with cold water to cool....

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Cooking Recipe: Chicken With Garlic And Chestnut Stuffing

Ingredients    1 large deboned free-range chicken, wings removed    Olive oil, for drizzling    For the Stuffing:    Olive oil, for frying    ½ onion, peeled and diced    1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped    1 celery stick, trimmed and diced    50 grams pine nuts    75 grams peeled cooked chestnuts, broken into pieces    100 grams cooked mixed rice, e.g. basmati and wild rice    2 tablespoons chopped parsley    Sea...

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Cooking Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn

Ingredients    20 cups popcorn    1¼ cup cashews    ½ cup corn syrup    ¾ cup sugar    1 cup peanut butter    ¼ cup honey    1 teaspoon vanilla extract    8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely choppedMethod Spread out the popcorn and 1 cup of the cashews out on two baking sheets. In a saucepan, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes;...

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Eat: Mokaya Chocolate Cafe, Shah Alam, Malaysia

 It is incredibly difficult to deny the magic of chocolate. Nothing can replicate its ability to gratify the soul in a most luscious way, and only a select few can compare to it in the departments of richness and sinfulness too. Malaysian chocolate purveyor Mokaya knows this well, and this is clearly demonstrated in its chocolate cafe at AEON Mall Shah Alam –...

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