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[7 Feb 2012 | No Comment | 5 views]
Enjoy Winters with Hot and Sour Soup

Ingredients:

Chicken stock 4 cups (I use Knorr chicken cubes to make stock)
Chicken sliced 1/2 cup (you can skip chicken if vegetarian)
Carrot julienne 1/2 cup
Cabbage julienne 1/2 cup
Green chillies finely chopped 2
Mushrooms sliced 3-4

Food, Health »

[7 Feb 2012 | No Comment | 3 views]
Delicious Breakfast Burritos Recipe

Breakfast is very important for a body but if it is delicious and healthy then much better for the rest of the day.
Ingredient Required:
Cooked chicken cubed pieces or chicken or beef sausages 16ounces (1 pound)
Eggs 12
Milk 2 table spoons
Butter or margarine 2 table spoons

Beauty Tips, Food, Health »

[5 Feb 2012 | No Comment | 5 views]
Coconut Uses

The term ‘coconut’ refers to either the tree, a palm which stands tall at up to 30 meters, the fruit which in botanical terms is not a nut, or the seed of the fruit. A coconut is one tree of which every part, from the fruit to the leaves and even the branches, is used by human beings in some manner. The term coconut was first coined during the time Portuguese travelers came and settled in India. Sources from historical archives suggest that it were the sailors accompanying Vasco da …

Food, Interior Decor »

[4 Feb 2012 | No Comment | 10 views]
Kitchen Gadget Secrets

1. Chop on Wood…or Plastic
For a long time, experts stated that plastic chopping boards were more hygienic than wooden ones. It was assumed that plastic could be cleaned more easily and more thoroughly than wood. Then, in 1994, researchers declared that wood retained fewer bacteria than plastic. Further studies followed that confused the issue, but the general consensus now is that there isn’t much difference. Bacteria can persist on both materials for a long time, so choose whichever you prefer to use and …

Entertainment, Food, Reviews »

[3 Feb 2012 | No Comment | 61 views]
Restaurant Review- BOTS Biryani of the Seas Karachi

Biryani of the Seas or BOTS is perhaps the only restaurant in Karachi offering an extensive menu based on sea food items. From Fish to Prawns to crabs and squids whatever you want to devour, BOTS will satisfy your taste buds. The location of the place is quite nice both at Clifton and KAECHS but the place offers outdoor seating at Clifton Branch and parking is a problem there. The newly constructed branch at KAECHS looks impressive with excellent Indoor dining area but I haven’t visited there yet.
Plus point: Strictly …

Food, Health »

[31 Jan 2012 | No Comment | 19 views]
Coffee: The Miracle Drug

When was the last time you heard a doctor use the word miracle? Well, wake up and smell the coffee: “It’s amazing,” says liver specialist Sanjiv Chopra, MD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. “Coffee is truly a lifesaving miracle drug.”
Though he says it’s still a “scientific mystery” how a simple cup of coffee works its wonders in the body, large epidemiological studies repeatedly verify its astonishing benefits. Some recent research highlights:

More than three cups a day lowers women’s risk of developing the …

Beauty Tips, Body Care, Food, Health »

[29 Jan 2012 | No Comment | 9 views]
Recipes for Winter Wellness

Thyme Gargle
Thyme has a natural antiseptic called thymol, which is an active ingredient in some mouthwashes. It also soothes the throat. Thyme tea can also be used as a gargle for a sore throat, or drunk to ease stomach cramps.
Steep one tablespoon of dried thyme in one cup boiling water. Strain, let cool, and gargle or drink.—K.M.
Organic Lip Balm
Immune systems aren’t the only things that take a hit in winter; skin also shows the wear of those chilly months. Lips lose moisture more quickly than …

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[26 Jan 2012 | No Comment | 27 views]
Corn Fried Rice & Chicken Chili Dry

Ingredients for Chicken Chili Dry:
Chicken bones thinly sliced ½ kg
Soy sauce 2 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp heaped
White pepper 1 tsp
Chinese salt (optional) ¼ tsp
Onion 1 medium (sliced)

Entertainment, Events, Food »

[24 Jan 2012 | No Comment | 42 views]
Sufi Brings MasterChef to Pakistan

SUFI’s Master Chef is an online cooking competition that has been designed to celebrate this incredible bond between Sufi and your abilities in the kitchen! Just follow the simplest steps below and show us that you are truly a Master in the kitchen. Our fabulous prizes await you.

Cook a dish using ‘Chicken’ as the main ingredient
Take a clear picture of the dish with any Sufi Oil or Ghee product and type the recipe.
Click on the ‘Help and Guidelines’ tab and read the instructions carefully
Click on ‘Submit …

Food, Health »

[18 Jan 2012 | No Comment | 31 views]
Benefits Of Juices

Any fitness expert or diet conscious person will be aware of the benefits of juices. Juicing is typically the process of making fruits/vegetables pulp into a liquid or juice form. Any juice gives water, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, nutrients, pigments and flavors to the body and helps in healing, energizing and protecting the body. Healthy and organic foods have come into existence due to the problem of excessive obesity arising from processed foods and sugar. For this very reason, juicing came into play. Juices are one of the best gifts that …