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    cessy08 commented on the post, Taking care of dark colored clothes: Ariel liquid detergent review 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, Taking care of dark colored clothes: Ariel liquid detergent review Ariel liquid detergent review I never knew about liquid detergents until I relocated here. I probably saw these even […] View

    We don’t air it out to dry as well since we are living in an apartment and we are on the third floor. But noticed that black denim jeans also fade easily with powdered detergent. Not sure if it’s because we have a front loader?

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Taking care of dark colored clothes: Ariel liquid detergent review 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, Taking care of dark colored clothes: Ariel liquid detergent review Ariel liquid detergent review I never knew about liquid detergents until I relocated here. I probably saw these even […] View

    Oh, I can totally relate to that supply of water issue while I was living in our home country. I even heard from my Mom they had some issues with the water supply recently and it lasted for weeks! So terrible.

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, eBay Auction win: Nail Art Rectangular Stamper 8 years, 4 months ago

    Nail Stamping / Nail Art
    Nail stamping is one of those nail art ideas that I have been constantly fascinated with. I am actually surprised to see a lot of different kinds of nail stampers out there in the market […]

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Taking care of dark colored clothes: Ariel liquid detergent review 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, Taking care of dark colored clothes: Ariel liquid detergent review Ariel liquid detergent review I never knew about liquid detergents until I relocated here. I probably saw these even […] View

    Even in our home country, these liquid detergents are not that common. I also grew up only knowing of the traditional powdered detergent my Mom use to wash our clothes. Maybe because the water is not heated to a certain temperature or that some families don’t even own a washing machine so the detergent bar is still pretty much famous?

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Gray hair and dyes: Aritaum Wonder Color Choco Brown 8 years, 4 months ago

    Aritaum Wonder Color Choco Brown – Review
    First off, this review is based on observation and other people’s feedback since I didn’t use the product personally. But in any case, I’d like to share what their […]

    • It is important we stick to the timing recommended. I too use a dye that suits me. I do not like the pitch black colour that does not go with my age. I am a senior and there is a colour that matches my original hair colour perfectly.

      • Yeah, my husband used to be able to follow the timing right but I guess he was just so tired that evening. The other problem was he decided to lie down and he is the type of person who can drift off to sleep easily so that was not a smart move anyway, LOL! He also doesn’t like the black hair dye since it looks so unnatural when applied so we usually go for dark brown hair dyes for him.

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Taking care of dark colored clothes: Ariel liquid detergent review 8 years, 4 months ago

    Ariel liquid detergent review
    I never knew about liquid detergents until I relocated here. I probably saw these even before while I was living in Singapore or in Melbourne but never bothered with it. I am mostly […]

    • We do not get Ariel Liquid detergent in the place we live, but otherwise Ariel powders are great to use.

      • Even in our home country, these liquid detergents are not that common. I also grew up only knowing of the traditional powdered detergent my Mom use to wash our clothes. Maybe because the water is not heated to a certain temperature or that some families don’t even own a washing machine so the detergent bar is still pretty much famous?

        • Also, supply of water is an issue in many a places, so many people wash many of their clothes with hands using a bucket.
          Also, some good clothes like good shirts, Lady suits etc are better hand washed since there is more wear and tear in a washing machine even at “Delicate” washing setting.
          Some of my shirts’ collars were damaged with frequent washing in washing machines.

          • Oh, I can totally relate to that supply of water issue while I was living in our home country. I even heard from my Mom they had some issues with the water supply recently and it lasted for weeks! So terrible.

    • Since I never air out my clothes in the sun I have no problem with my dark clothes getting lighter. I use a washing washing machine that dries my clothes. I just put them up inside the house for the clothes to dry completely.

      • We don’t air it out to dry as well since we are living in an apartment and we are on the third floor. But noticed that black denim jeans also fade easily with powdered detergent. Not sure if it’s because we have a front loader?

        • May be then it must be the detergent. Some detergents have heavy chemicals.

          • I am not an expert when it comes to these things but noticed great improvement to the quality of our dark colored clothes when I made the switch 🙂 I still use powdered detergent but only for our whites and light-colored clothes.

    • In India, there are no liquid detergents available easily in the market as I found during an inquiry. But, there are many local brands though I can not trust them easily.
      But, last week I realized that it is not the Brand but the contents which have to be looked to while purchasing something new. It is really terrific. It can stand as a good competitor for other brands in the market. They are cheaper than any other Brands.
      Purchasing local brands is something like encourage the product owner to take a great push.
      They are cheap
      They will be available in the market very easily.

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Lamb Kheema recipe 8 years, 4 months ago

    How to cook Lamb Kheema
    It’s been a while since I cooked a dish using lamb meat. So when I was about to list down the things I want to buy the groceries, I listed lamb mince. When I think of lamb, cooking Indian […]

    • Adding too much liquid while cooking takes away the taste. I normally place a vessel with water over so that the steam does not evaporate. It is this steam that retains the taste.

      • Yeah, I am also not fond of overly saucy dishes that’s why I only add liquid when it is really, really dry. But I know some people likes to have it overflowing with liquid that’s why they needed to add up on the stock cubes to get back the flavour diluted by the liquid.

    • es, it is tasty in eating I am fond of it eating ay home every Sunday with my friend. But we it such as Add the tin of tomatoes and break them up with a spatula.

      Peel and mince the garlic and ginger and add to the pan with the chillis. Cook the mixture over a medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the oil separates from the mixture at the edges. Add the minced lamb and break up and mix into the mixture.

      Roast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry frying pan until fragrant and then grind in a pestle and mortar or a spice grinder. This is known as ‘dhana-jeeru’ and features frequently in Indian cooking.
      Melt the butter with the oil in a large pan and add the onion, cloves, cassia (or cinnamon), and peppercorns. Cook, stirring occasionally, over a medium high heat until the onion is well browned.
      Discard the cassia (or cinnamon). Add 1 tablespoon of the dhana-jeeru mix, the garam masala, and the turmeric and fry for about 30 seconds stirring.
      Add the tin of tomatoes and break them up with a spatula. Peel and mince the garlic and ginger and add to the pan with the chillis.
      Cook the mixture over a medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the oil separates from the mixture at the edges.
      Add the minced lamb and break up and mix into the mixture. Cover and cook over a low simmer for 35-45 minutes, adding the peas 10 minutes before the end. Check the seasoning and add more salt and garam masala if reqired.
      Like most curries, this dish is best when cooled then reheated to allow the flavours to infuse, but this is optional. Reheat in the pan and serve with rice and / or chapattis.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Loving ham for snack: Potato and beetroot cakes with mortadella recipe 8 years, 4 months ago

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    I guess it depends on the household 🙂 I mean, if the Mom is OK with her kids eating fried food and not-that-much vegetables, then it’s her choice. I think it is not easy to teach kids to eat healthy if they got used to have the access to fried chicken all the time (if that’s what your sister cooks all the time).

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Loving ham for snack: Potato and beetroot cakes with mortadella recipe 8 years, 4 months ago

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    Yeah, I don’t think the grownups would appreciate the food if it’s bland 🙂 I think it’s just that my son has been eating mostly bland foods that’s why he still finds this yummy even without salt in it.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Noodle craving: Spicy Pork Ramen – the easy version 8 years, 4 months ago

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    Oh, that would be a nice variation for me to try! 🙂 It is great when there are easier recipe options that results to something tasty as well, isn’t it?

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Skinfood: A box of cotton pads! 8 years, 4 months ago

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    Oh, I have forgotten how to crochet, LOL! Yeah, I was lucky it came with the set and I bought it thru an auction so it is cheaper than the usual price. I don’t think I will be too happy spending money on something as flimsy as this since I buy the cheap option as well thru the groceries.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, A rare BBQ lunch opportunity: Bison Bar 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, A rare BBQ lunch opportunity: Bison Bar Bison Bar It was one of those rare moments when my husband and I get the chance to spend some time just the two of us. I filed for leave that day […] View

    Oh, I think they don’t! I haven’t tried eating bison meat but I won’t be scared to try anyway. I have tried other meats before like kangaroo, deer, and horse meat. How does bison meat tastes like, by the way?

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, A rare BBQ lunch opportunity: Bison Bar 8 years, 4 months ago

    Bison Bar
    It was one of those rare moments when my husband and I get the chance to spend some time just the two of us. I filed for leave that day since we needed to run a few errands and decided to leave my son […]

    • It sounds like a great restaurant for anyone who loves BBQ! From the name, I thought perhaps they specialized in bison meat. Do they serve it? We have a local place, called Buffalo Trails, that is mostly a cafe but it also serves a few dishes like chili made from bison meat.

      • Oh, I think they don’t! I haven’t tried eating bison meat but I won’t be scared to try anyway. I have tried other meats before like kangaroo, deer, and horse meat. How does bison meat tastes like, by the way?

    • Wow, just thinking about what you told me just now makes me wonder (and drool) about bison meat! I mean, it is sometimes so surprising to discover tastier (and healthier) meat options apart from the traditional beef, pork and chicken meat pieces we have grown so accustomed to.

    • Yes, very bison meat in eating my friends told me who lived in Germany since 2000 they enjoy the meat twice in a week. We’ve returned time and time again to this restaurant during our visits to Dublin. It’s a small pub with cool decor and tasty street food. From pulled pork to beef brisket to ribs – it’s all delicious and for a really good price! The staff is always nice and the service is good. They have really cheap lunch and dinner

      My friends told me thus that Seriously, the onion rings are magic. They are unlike any onion rings I’ve ever had. And the brisket, the ribs, the chicken, the pulled pork, lordy lord, we had a platter from meat heaven. The platters for a group are massive. Seriously, if your going our for pints in Dublin with a group, go here. You won’t regret it.

      We were there at lunchtime on a Monday to celebrate my husband’s bday. As he is a meat lover I decided to bring him to Bison. When we arrived nobody came to greet us or even come to the table to take our orders. So I went to the counter to order as we didn’t know what to do

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Noodle craving: Spicy Pork Ramen – the easy version 8 years, 4 months ago

    A bowl of hot ramen is really comforting especially during the cold winter evenings. It is still summer over here but there are days when I still want a steaming hot bowl of ramen to eat, paired up with a nice […]

    • This sounds very tasty! I have a similar recipe that I make with Ramen and either chicken or pork. It’s more of a noodle dish and less soupy, but I think I’d enjoy your version too!

      • Oh, that would be a nice variation for me to try! 🙂 It is great when there are easier recipe options that results to something tasty as well, isn’t it?

    • Miso ramen soup is made by dissolving some miso in a flavor-packed stock. You can amp up the umami levels of a velvety broth extracted from seafood or meat to heavenly heights by adding soy-based miso. If this isn’t lavish enough, you could drop a pat of butter on top for good measure. Bulk up this decadent soup with a hearty serving of corn kernels, bean sprouts, cabbage, and other vegetables.

      Ingredients
      ½ cup peanut butter
      2 cloves garlic
      1 tsp ground (or fresh) ginger
      2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
      1 tbsp brown sugar
      1 tbsp sesame oil
      ½ tsp hoisin sauce
      ÂĽ cup vegetable broth
      16oz instant Ramen noodles
      *Optional for topping:
      1 hard-boiled egg
      ÂĽ cup fresh cilantro
      2 scallions, chopped
      2 tbsp crushed peanuts
      Instructions

      Combine the peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, hoisin in a food processor. Process until well-combined.
      Add in the vegetable broth and process again, until well-combined. If sauce is too thick, add more broth until desired texture is reached.
      Set a medium pot of hot water to boil over medium-high heat.
      When boiling, add in two packages of instant Ramen. Boil for 3-4 minutes, or until noodles are soft.
      Using tongs, remove noodles and place in a large bowl.
      Pour sauce onto noodles and stir together.

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Skinfood: A box of cotton pads! 8 years, 4 months ago

    SkinFood – Cosmetic
    I only became familiar with the Korean brand Skinfood when I entered the Korean skincare craze. So far, no major complaints from me when it comes to that brand so it has become one of my […]

    • It’s too bad these cotton pads were not really up to par! I find I don’t buy many cotton balls or pads anymore. I have learned to crochet a reusable cotton “puff” for washing with soap, removing makeup, or applying toner. They are very quick to make, and I like that they’re environmentally friendly 🙂

      • Oh, I have forgotten how to crochet, LOL! Yeah, I was lucky it came with the set and I bought it thru an auction so it is cheaper than the usual price. I don’t think I will be too happy spending money on something as flimsy as this since I buy the cheap option as well thru the groceries.

    • There’s something comforting about my bedtime beauty routine. Once I massage my cleanser into my skin, it is as if I am washing away any stress from the day. Those few minutes spent on pampering actually come with other perks. In fact, there are several benefits to having a consistent skincare routine.

      You change the oil in your car every few months in order to properly maintain it. You know that routine maintenance is a priority to extend the life of your car. You need to respect your skin the same way.

      It might sound silly, but it’s true. When you take care of your skin, your skin will take care of you. Did you know that your skin is actually working hard while you sleep to regenerate? Cell turnover is faster at night and this allows your products to do their job more efficiently.

      Dullness. At some point, most of us will notice a decrease in skin radiance. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. If you make exfoliation a regular part of your skincare routine, you’ll get your glow back.

      How many of you have purchased the latest skincare item promising results only to use it a couple of times before declaring it ineffective? People get so caught up in the notion of miracle ingredients or finding the fountain of youth that they expect instant results.

      Look at the definition in my waist.” When you stick with that exercise plan, you’ll continue to notice changes in your body and if you keep at it, you will be able to maintain those changes. The same is true with a consistent skincare regimen. Your skin will continue to look healthy and refreshed as long as you don’t give up on the routine.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Pharmacy Bargain: NailsInc Optic Flame Review 8 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, Pharmacy Bargain: NailsInc Optic Flame Review Nail polish addicts – unite! Love it when I find myself scoring a nice bargain on the small, simple things I love such as a nice and new […] View

    It is really nice. I mean spending €1 for a bottle of nail polish that usually costs around €8 is a huge bargain (for me). I’d probably not buy it if it was regular priced but I think a Euro is just like a treat for me. 🙂 I can easily give up a cup of coffee in exchange for that.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Loving ham for snack: Potato and beetroot cakes with mortadella recipe 8 years, 4 months ago

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    Thanks for the feedback. Oh, I hope they like it when you cook it. If it’s for adults, you might need to season the potatoes with salt 🙂 Or add some grated cheddar for added taste.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Loving ham for snack: Potato and beetroot cakes with mortadella recipe 8 years, 4 months ago

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    I think you always eat the unhealthy bits of pork (skin, fat) – then it is not healthy. 🙂 But if you eat the lean parts of it, it shouldn’t be too bad. But it depends on your religious affiliation as well.

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