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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Artigianale orecchiette pasta review 8 years, 2 months ago

    It’s been a while since I ate this. In fact, I only have the photo of the packet and I don’t have any of the pasta left. But I just thought I’d make a quick review in case you want to know more about my personal […]

    • Very nice. This is totally an Italian Dish. When I visited Rome on a travel tour the tourist was kind enough to explain us the details of each and every place, their food habits, their dances etc., at each place of visit. There I remembered pretty well in a small road-side restaurant a lady prepared and served it for us. It was delicious. It was soft. We could eat it with Tomato sauce. We tried it at home. The language written was not familiar and could not understand the preparation. We could only see ‘9 minitie’. We thought that it was something like 2 minutes Noodle and proceeded with the preparation. But, it was not to our taste. Yes, it needs good observation to see whether it is cooked properly or not. It is totally a foreign pasta. We could not enjoy it so easily and unconvincingly.

      • Aw that’s too bad. Well, there are certain food that you really just enjoy while traveling – it is hard to replicate at home! The standard and quality is not the same so it is best to enjoy while you are in that place it originated from.

    • Yes, pasta is a delicious food and in eating we enjoy it when we are travelling on the in cars with friends or families. I like it most. I like Egg pasta goes well with hearty fare, for example, meat-based sauces or rich pomarola tomato sauce. Tagliatelle are also commonly flavored with other ingredients; for example, spinach, which turns them green; tomato, which turns them red; or squid ink, which turns them black.

      I have read in many books that pasta made in smaller factories by artisans whose chief concern is quality. Though the basic ingredients are the same, that’s where the resemblance ends: The artisans extrude their pasta through bronze dies which give the pasta a rough surface that captures and holds sauce, and they dry it at lower temperatures, thus preserving the flavors of the wheat.

      Then, we were indulged with a beautifully presented work of art. It tasted as good as it looks. Simple, few ingredients, lightly dressed. A restraint that is difficult to find and harder to maintain in a world of excess with a mentality that more is better. In this case, in any case, less of better is always best.

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Nail stamping: Barry M + butteryfly beige stamps 8 years, 2 months ago

    It’s been a while since I stamped my nails! Believe me, I badly wanted to do something artsy to my nails but as always – time is against me. I usually paint my nails every Friday so when I go out during the […]

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    cessy08 commented on the post, How to choose the best makeup brush for your use 8 years, 2 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, How to choose the best makeup brush for your use I attended a Bobbi Brown makeup class in Singapore – and that was the session where I learned a lot about all things makeup. One of the […] View

    Oh my gosh, it is hard to stop once you get started, right? I think I have a few “extra” makeup brushes as well sitting inside the cabinet. LOL!

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    I never thought Moms before had to use napkins for their kids! I can’t imagine! Although at the time I was a baby, we used cloth diapers and my Mom would always tell me of the “tales” of washing them – especially the dirty ones, eek!

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Face mask review: Etude House Coenzyme Q10 8 years, 2 months ago

    In reply to: cessy08 wrote a new post, Face mask review: Etude House Coenzyme Q10 It is another edition of face mask review! To be honest, I should’ve done this post a long time ago but since I only have Sunday for dedicate […] View

    Wow, I wish I can pamper my skin that often 🙂 I do the daily moisturizers but don’t do anything “special” with it daily. Yeah, I think it is not advisable to use these daily – it still has a small alcohol content in it after all.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Face mask review: Etude House Coenzyme Q10 8 years, 2 months ago

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    Oh, I try to make time. I didn’t use to do any of these regularly (only when I feel like it) but after giving birth, I noticed a decline to my skin’s texture. So I want to do something about it. Believe me, I use these things while doing chores, LOL! So it is not unusual to see me cleaning around the house with a face mask sheet on, LOL!

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Face mask review: Etude House Coenzyme Q10 8 years, 2 months ago

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    Oh, it doesn’t seem to have any oils in it as it has fruit extracts like grapefruit. I know the benefits of using Jojoba oil – I also use it for my skin but not in a face mask, though. I do use it as my moisturizer after washing my face in the evening and it always does the job to keep my skin feeling soft and smooth to touch! 🙂

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Skinfood Foot Peeling Socks Review 8 years, 2 months ago

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    Not really. It is a bit squishy but I wouldn’t say it is uncomfortable. 🙂 I wrote about it and it is to peel off dead skin cells around the foot area. It is a great alternative instead of the traditional scrubbing done in the foot spa especially if there’s no easy access to it.

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Skinfood Foot Peeling Socks Review 8 years, 2 months ago

    These days, I am trying to use the products I recently bought from Jolse. So expect a lot of new product reviews from me, too! One of the things I recently bought from Jolse is this packet of Skinfood Foot Peeling […]

    • Is it not uncomfortable wearing some plastic foot socks by soaking the feet in solution? What is the main use of it?

      • Not really. It is a bit squishy but I wouldn’t say it is uncomfortable. 🙂 I wrote about it and it is to peel off dead skin cells around the foot area. It is a great alternative instead of the traditional scrubbing done in the foot spa especially if there’s no easy access to it.

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Face mask review: Etude House Coenzyme Q10 8 years, 2 months ago

    It is another edition of face mask review! To be honest, I should’ve done this post a long time ago but since I only have Sunday for dedicate skincare regimen, it’s hard to try the products! If you recall, I […]

    • I heard about this face mask. I am afraid of using this. I generally use Ole facemask. It is very good. It is also having the property of skin tightening. It does not stick to the skin on the face and cause inconvenience. Ole products are good. It has to be verified whether the size is in proportion to the price . If not, I may have to think about it. Moreover, the ingredients used has to be verified. Does it contain Almond oil?. Because Almond is a good nourisher of the skin. It has got an anti-aging property. For how long can it be allowed onto the face is another factor that has to be viewed. I also want to see whether it has got some jojoba oil content in it. Because this is also a very useful skin brightening oil. It removes the dust easily from the pores of the skin and makes it clean to the maximum extent.

      However, thanks for the information provided in the review.

      • Oh, it doesn’t seem to have any oils in it as it has fruit extracts like grapefruit. I know the benefits of using Jojoba oil – I also use it for my skin but not in a face mask, though. I do use it as my moisturizer after washing my face in the evening and it always does the job to keep my skin feeling soft and smooth to touch! 🙂

    • You seem to have it all together when it comes to your skin care regimen, I wish I had all the time to do all that and even shop for the items unfortunately I don’t have it th3 only thing I do for my skin is apply lemon all over my face them leave it on for like 20 minutes then rinse it off and that makes me feel so good and it also leaves the skin feeling more refreshed. I find that fulfilling and less tasking but all the same we all have something that works for each one of us are cannot be the same. The tips are good though

      • Oh, I try to make time. I didn’t use to do any of these regularly (only when I feel like it) but after giving birth, I noticed a decline to my skin’s texture. So I want to do something about it. Believe me, I use these things while doing chores, LOL! So it is not unusual to see me cleaning around the house with a face mask sheet on, LOL!

    • I love this! I am obsessed with heath and beauty skin care tips. One of my favorite ways to pamper myself daily. I used a daily moisturizer on my face and sometimes I like to use a face mask at least twice a week. You don’t want to use it too often I’ve been told. I love facial cleansers. I have remained acne free for over 5 years because of the way I keep my face.

      • Wow, I wish I can pamper my skin that often 🙂 I do the daily moisturizers but don’t do anything “special” with it daily. Yeah, I think it is not advisable to use these daily – it still has a small alcohol content in it after all.

    • Face masks are the perfect skin care treatment to help you with your skin care concerns. The right face mask can help hydrate skin, remove excess oils and help improve the appearance of your pores. They’re also an excellent way to help pull out impurities.

      When I think of facials, I think of the vigilant skincare habits of Frenchwomen. I’ve yet to answer the doorbell with a pale green or blue mask on, which I’ve heard wouldn’t elicit a peep in that land of serious skin care.

      Nor could I see myself applying one while on a long-haul flight, as famed U.K. makeup artist Lisa Eldridge does (okay, the one she used on her airplane beauty video was somewhat clear in colour). But I do try to work one into my skincare routine-usually on a weekend, hiding in my bathroom.

      “Using a mask is one of the steps of a good skin regimen,” says Karen Asquith, Toronto-based national trainer for G.M. Collin, a Montreal-made line of skincare products that’s sold in spas.

      “A mask blankets the skin, helping the active ingredients penetrate,” Asquith says. “Depending on the type of mask, it can draw impurities from the skin and eliminate dead cells, or tighten and tone.”

      Masks are applied to cleansed skin for 10 to 15 minutes, although the duration can be shorter or longer; some hydrating masks can also be used as an intensive overnight treatment.

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    cessy08 commented on the post, Review: Pampers Baby Dry 8 years, 2 months ago

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    LOL, now that you mention it – I think you’re right. Similar to how some people address Colgate as a common noun for toothpaste and not the brand. I guess because Pampers really made a mark in terms of quality and a brand to trust when it comes to nappies – so they have earned this accomplishment.

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    Yes I agree with you. There are certain quality control put in place by companies such as Pampers but that doesn’t mean that cheaper brand companies don’t. They do but it compensates with the price they sell the product so they end up using lower grade (but still functional!) cheaper materials. As I’ve said, my son still uses the Tesco own brand…[Read more]

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Review: Pampers Baby Dry 8 years, 2 months ago

    I am not a believer that only the branded and expensive items work. No matter what kind of item it is – be it clothing, footwear, or anything we use regularly at home, I tend to try the cheaper alternatives. Don’t […]

    • Yes, people generally think that everything will be the same with ordinary items and branded items. They can not differentiate between the material used, type of material, the finishing, the look, and the advantages the branded items have over the local items. Always it should be remembered that a branded item is one : which maintains certain standards. They maintain the quality of the material used. The finishing will be excellent and the thread used for making the items like Pampers will be of good quality thread. The elastic used will be good and will be anti-allergic. They always keep in mind the durability and comfort of using the item.

      People generally think that the price of the branded items will be more. Yes. It should be. Otherwise, how can he pay the salaries of the staff and workers? What about the maintenance cost? How about the taxes he should pay? They make items employing many workers. They contribute to the employment of educated.They pay taxes which will be an income to the Government. So when a company manufacturing a branded item is paying taxes and providing employment to the people why can’t they fix the price of their item more? It is quite natural. Moreover,they have to compete with other brands also meeting all these challenges.

      So it is always good to go for branded items. But, it does not mean that we should not encourage the young entrepreneurs. They should be encouraged but not at the cost of branded companies. They must be forced to compete with branded companies doing hard work and following the rules and regulations and ethics of Trade & Business.

      • Yes I agree with you. There are certain quality control put in place by companies such as Pampers but that doesn’t mean that cheaper brand companies don’t. They do but it compensates with the price they sell the product so they end up using lower grade (but still functional!) cheaper materials. As I’ve said, my son still uses the Tesco own brand range and use it more than Pampers. But we know that if we want something that works better, then we use Pampers.

    • Unlike the first time we raised our first born, diapers at that time are expensive. When our fifth child and last child was born, it is already considered cheap because of too many baby diapers available. Pampers is so popular in our place that when you buy a diaper you would say pamper. Seems like the pamper is considered a common noun and not already as brand.

      • LOL, now that you mention it – I think you’re right. Similar to how some people address Colgate as a common noun for toothpaste and not the brand. I guess because Pampers really made a mark in terms of quality and a brand to trust when it comes to nappies – so they have earned this accomplishment.

    • Whoever came up with peppers did a very good thing for mother’s all over the world. Home are the days when women had to use napkins as diapers for kids, and that came with huge challenges for women when it came to washing and changing. But now things have been made easier and faster. It’s a brilliant idea who would go for napkins in this day and age of you are able to afford pampers.

      • I never thought Moms before had to use napkins for their kids! I can’t imagine! Although at the time I was a baby, we used cloth diapers and my Mom would always tell me of the “tales” of washing them – especially the dirty ones, eek!

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, Unboxing: Tony Moly, Missha, and The Face Shop! 8 years, 2 months ago

    I love receiving packages – they are the best! Especially when it is time to open what’s inside the box, it definitely brings a certain level of excitement as I rip off the tape surrounding the boxes to reveal the […]

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    cessy08 wrote a new post, How to choose the best makeup brush for your use 8 years, 2 months ago

    I attended a Bobbi Brown makeup class in Singapore – and that was the session where I learned a lot about all things makeup. One of the things that struck me at the class was the emphasis on using brushes instead […]

    • I have a serious love and addiction to makeup and brushes. I seriously have a huge collection of pretty much anything you could possibly imagine. I have always been interested in learning to do makeup professionally. Loved this article.

      • Oh my gosh, it is hard to stop once you get started, right? I think I have a few “extra” makeup brushes as well sitting inside the cabinet. LOL!

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