Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Gitex 2012
Any free pass holders for GITEX DUBAI/2012 out there?How to get one for free? Last year i paid 30 AED/per person for a pass and dint buy anything.. :D
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Rimmel London Waterproof Gel Eyeliner
I am a minimal-makeup person not because I don't like to wear make-up, because sometimes I forget to wear it while getting ready for work in the morning. Me, a no-morning person , just get enough time to run to work everyday.Sigh :D. But somehow I always found time to do my eyes.
When I shifted to Dubai 2 years back from Bangalore, I found almost everyone on my age group put nice-make up. In this region , cosmetics is easily affordable for any income group and the options are many to choose.Back in Bangalore Lakme,Maybelline , Revlon were my choices and compared to that in Dubai the brands are countless..
For my eyes I always used Boutique Kajal and was desperately looking for a nice eyeliner after moving to Dubai.Test and tried various unknown brands until I found Rimmel London Waterproof Gel Eyeliner.
I am in love with this product especially because the cap arrangement. It does not smudge and its waterproof. Sometimes I feel bit of heaviness on my eyes. That's the only bad thing I can say about this product.
I bought it from Carrefour in Deira City Center,Dubai for 19 AED with some discount.
Actual Price :
I bought it from Carrefour in Deira City Center,Dubai for 19 AED with some discount.
Actual Price :
25-40 AED
Product Claims :
Subtle or bold eyeliner looks that lasts all day.Long lasting gel formula with intense color pigments. Applies easily with built-in brush applicator Waterproof formula stays in place all day-wont budge or smudge
That’s the best part of it. It is neatly packed where in the brush is kept in the cap itself. Easy for carrying outside and good for travel.
Applying:
It is highly pigmented and usually gives a thick line for me. It does not smudge, but take some time to dry. But once dried, its stays put for many hours. It produces thick black color.
What I loved in the product:
What I loved in the product:
1.Packaging
2. When they say,its waterproof it is really waterproof.It takes a good facewash to get the application off me completely.
3. Gel based and stays for many hours.
What I dint like :
1. Does not dry quickly.It takes minimum 2-3 minuteds to dry completely.
2. Sometime I feel a bit heaviness on my eyelids after wearing it for a long time.
Ratings:
I will give 4/5 and this my daily wear to work nowadays.
2. When they say,its waterproof it is really waterproof.It takes a good facewash to get the application off me completely.
3. Gel based and stays for many hours.
What I dint like :
1. Does not dry quickly.It takes minimum 2-3 minuteds to dry completely.
2. Sometime I feel a bit heaviness on my eyelids after wearing it for a long time.
Ratings:
I will give 4/5 and this my daily wear to work nowadays.
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Confessions of A Blogger
For the very first time I came to know about the concept of blogging, 6 years back in the year 2006. I started writing in rediffblogs and somehow, some of my entries were lost. Some are still there in that however I am unable to launch the page.
I started writing at blogspot in the year 2009 .I write whenever I feel like ,not following any rules. I don’t have a target audience. I have shared one recipe; soon will be posting a product review. I write about things at work, about friends.
Off late I learned that I have a liking towards writing, I cannot still call it as a passion. For some people words come easily .In my case I can talk for hours continuously without a problem but writing down something is really a task. But whenever I have a thrive to write, I do write and I write to pacify my wishing to write.And hence the post :)
Stay Cool! Have fun :)
I started writing at blogspot in the year 2009 .I write whenever I feel like ,not following any rules. I don’t have a target audience. I have shared one recipe; soon will be posting a product review. I write about things at work, about friends.
Off late I learned that I have a liking towards writing, I cannot still call it as a passion. For some people words come easily .In my case I can talk for hours continuously without a problem but writing down something is really a task. But whenever I have a thrive to write, I do write and I write to pacify my wishing to write.And hence the post :)
Stay Cool! Have fun :)
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Dubai At Its Best- Dubai Shopping Festival
Its the beginning of that time of the the year I just love. Closing of summer , starting of fall and oh yeah winter is Close By.. :)
Weather is changing gradually. Temperature is dropping by and in the mornings fog started to appear .
Winter always reminds me of X'mas celebrations in my hometown.Detail in another post.. :)
Recently dates for DSF-2013 was announced and I was thrilled to hear it. My first experience with DSF was in 2009. During the season they conduct various events throughout Dubai , like prize drawing ,fashion shows etc. All the participating shops will be offering discounts as well chance to participate in some draw.
We get amazing deals in electronics ,home appliances and all.
The main attraction is Global Village where we have many pavilions of various countries. And in each pavilion you get to buy goodies from that country. I bought pendants from Yemen pavilion both the times I went there.During Weekends they have various stage shows by many groups representing their countries.
If you are planning to visit Dubai , winter is the best time according to me. It can really get cold during nights and I just love that.DSF 2013 is from Jan 3rd 2013 to Feb 3rd 2012.
One story from my side about DSF is , i went to global village in alternative style.I visited in 2009 ,couldnt go in 2010,again went in 2011 , but couldnt make it in 2012... I fervently hope I can go in 2013 with new addition in my family,thats my son.. :)
To be continued :
Weather is changing gradually. Temperature is dropping by and in the mornings fog started to appear .
Winter always reminds me of X'mas celebrations in my hometown.Detail in another post.. :)
Recently dates for DSF-2013 was announced and I was thrilled to hear it. My first experience with DSF was in 2009. During the season they conduct various events throughout Dubai , like prize drawing ,fashion shows etc. All the participating shops will be offering discounts as well chance to participate in some draw.
We get amazing deals in electronics ,home appliances and all.
The main attraction is Global Village where we have many pavilions of various countries. And in each pavilion you get to buy goodies from that country. I bought pendants from Yemen pavilion both the times I went there.During Weekends they have various stage shows by many groups representing their countries.
If you are planning to visit Dubai , winter is the best time according to me. It can really get cold during nights and I just love that.DSF 2013 is from Jan 3rd 2013 to Feb 3rd 2012.
One story from my side about DSF is , i went to global village in alternative style.I visited in 2009 ,couldnt go in 2010,again went in 2011 , but couldnt make it in 2012... I fervently hope I can go in 2013 with new addition in my family,thats my son.. :)
To be continued :
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Pazam Nurukku and Pappadam/Onam breakfast
Happy Onam Everyone... :)
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Why do I feel this way?
So what are the significant things happened, last couple of months?
Well, I visited Bangkok for the first time. And that was the longest flight I ever flown. Around 6 hours. During the flight I kept watching movies. I did not sleep, not even for a min and that gave me a headache when I landed in bkk.
I gave the ielts exam in moving forward in the plan of migrating to OZ. I got a good overall good score of 7.5, listening being the least scored module @ 6.5.. I am thinking to write it again.
And what else?
Sometimes memories strike us with touch of pain. I was thinking over a long lost friend of mine for a long time. And for the very first time in a long time I felt like speaking to her again. I wrote a mail, hoping fervently she would write back to me …I am yet to get a reply. Hmm... I am hopeful and waiting for a reply.
This is for you “Jancy Oommen”
Whatever made us break our friendship, whoever it may be, I don’t care .I always considered you as a dear friend of mine and I still do and will always do.
Well, I visited Bangkok for the first time. And that was the longest flight I ever flown. Around 6 hours. During the flight I kept watching movies. I did not sleep, not even for a min and that gave me a headache when I landed in bkk.
I gave the ielts exam in moving forward in the plan of migrating to OZ. I got a good overall good score of 7.5, listening being the least scored module @ 6.5.. I am thinking to write it again.
And what else?
Sometimes memories strike us with touch of pain. I was thinking over a long lost friend of mine for a long time. And for the very first time in a long time I felt like speaking to her again. I wrote a mail, hoping fervently she would write back to me …I am yet to get a reply. Hmm... I am hopeful and waiting for a reply.
This is for you “Jancy Oommen”
Whatever made us break our friendship, whoever it may be, I don’t care .I always considered you as a dear friend of mine and I still do and will always do.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Angamaly Style Fish Curry/Fish Curry with Coconut Milk
Hello All,
Today I am planning to share a fish curry recipe which is typical Angamaly style. My in-laws hailing from Kottayam/Changanacherry , find this curry very different and tasty.Its one of the main dish still served as part of typical Syrian Christian Weddings in my area especially Angamaly , Kalady etc.
The ingredients which gives a different taste and flavour to the recipe is Coconut Milk and Raw Mango.The recipe shared here is altered a bit to suite my taste buds...
Ingredients :
1. King Fish - 1 Kg (You can make it with any fish of your choice)
2. Onions - 2 ,sliced
3. Garlic - 3 Cloves , sliced
4. Ginger - 1/2 inch piece,sliced lengthwise
5. Green Chillies - 4 , sliced
6. Curry Leaves - 3 Stems
7. Chilly Powder - 2 1/2 tsp
8. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
9. Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
10. Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
11. Raw Mango - 2 , peeled, sliced finger-size
12. Coconut milk (Thin) - 1 Cup
13. Coconut milk (Thick) - 1/2 Cup (Use 1 whole coconut).
14. Oil - 3 tsp
15.Vinegar - 3 tsp
16. Mustard - 1 tsp
17. Fried Red Chillies - 4
18 . Shallots - 4,chopped finely
19. Salt to Taste
How to Make:
1 . In a bowl mix onions,garlic,green chillies,ginger,curry leaves along with Salt and Vinegar.Mix it with your hand properly till the mixture is juicy.
2. To the above mixture add all the spices along with some oil and mix
3. In a Clay Pot , take thin coconut milk , add water if needed , slip in the mango pieces and start heating in medium flame.
4. When it starts getting hot, add the mixture ,and then fish pieces.
5. Check the level of salt.Adjust if needed.
6.After 7-10 Mins check if mangoes are cooked.If then the fish is also done.
7. Add the thick coconut milk .See to that you don't boil the curry after adding the coconut milk for the second time.
8. In a frying pan splutter mustard,add fried red chillies, then add shallots , then curry leaves
9. Mix the above with the Curry gently.
Yummy my-hometown fish curry is ready!
Today I am planning to share a fish curry recipe which is typical Angamaly style. My in-laws hailing from Kottayam/Changanacherry , find this curry very different and tasty.Its one of the main dish still served as part of typical Syrian Christian Weddings in my area especially Angamaly , Kalady etc.
The ingredients which gives a different taste and flavour to the recipe is Coconut Milk and Raw Mango.The recipe shared here is altered a bit to suite my taste buds...
Ingredients :
1. King Fish - 1 Kg (You can make it with any fish of your choice)
2. Onions - 2 ,sliced
3. Garlic - 3 Cloves , sliced
4. Ginger - 1/2 inch piece,sliced lengthwise
5. Green Chillies - 4 , sliced
6. Curry Leaves - 3 Stems
7. Chilly Powder - 2 1/2 tsp
8. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
9. Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
10. Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
11. Raw Mango - 2 , peeled, sliced finger-size
12. Coconut milk (Thin) - 1 Cup
13. Coconut milk (Thick) - 1/2 Cup (Use 1 whole coconut).
14. Oil - 3 tsp
15.Vinegar - 3 tsp
16. Mustard - 1 tsp
17. Fried Red Chillies - 4
18 . Shallots - 4,chopped finely
19. Salt to Taste
How to Make:
1 . In a bowl mix onions,garlic,green chillies,ginger,curry leaves along with Salt and Vinegar.Mix it with your hand properly till the mixture is juicy.
2. To the above mixture add all the spices along with some oil and mix
3. In a Clay Pot , take thin coconut milk , add water if needed , slip in the mango pieces and start heating in medium flame.
4. When it starts getting hot, add the mixture ,and then fish pieces.
5. Check the level of salt.Adjust if needed.
6.After 7-10 Mins check if mangoes are cooked.If then the fish is also done.
7. Add the thick coconut milk .See to that you don't boil the curry after adding the coconut milk for the second time.
8. In a frying pan splutter mustard,add fried red chillies, then add shallots , then curry leaves
9. Mix the above with the Curry gently.
Yummy my-hometown fish curry is ready!
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