Corned Beef, Onion and Potatoes

I don't know if any of you remember Maggie and Jiggs from the comic strip Bringing up Father, if you don't, go have a look atWiki. I can understand Jiggs's love for Corned Beef and Cabbage cos my family too love Corned beef from the can. It is a must in our pantry as it is so versatile to cook with.
Ingredients:
1 can Corned beef
1 small onion - sliced
2 potatoes - peeled and diced
1/4 tsp pepper
oil for frying the potatoes
chopped spring onions for garnishing


Method:
Heat oil and fry the diced potatoes until light brown.
Remove and set aside.
Remove all the oil and heat wok/skillet again.
When heated, add in 1 tbsp oil and sweat the sliced onions.
Add in the corned beef and saute until fragrant.
Add in the fried potatoes and saute to combine.
Add pepper, dish out and garnish with spring onions before serving.


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Bar Refaeli on Rampage's Fall 2009 Ad Campaigns

Bar Refaeli posted for the fall campaign ads of Rampage. She replaced Giselle Bundchen who's currently pregnant. Bar appeared in sexy dress and office outfits that will perfectly suit contemporary women.



By the way, here are some of Giselle's photos for the Spring/Summer 2009 Ads.


Image Source: People.com and Popcrunch.com
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Kuih Bakar

Kuih Bakar is also known to be called Kuih Kemboja and this malay kuih is like eating kaya(egg custard) in a slice, it is sweet but not as rich. It should be baked in a flower shaped mould which is made with bronze but unfortunately i do not own one, so i have to bake it in a 6 inch cast-iron skillet/pan. It tasted just as delicious only without the signature shape.



Ingredients:

3 large eggs
400 ml (1 can) coconut cream
50 ml water
1/2 tsp pandan paste
4 ozs all-purpose flour
4 ozs fine granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Sesame seeds

Method:
Preheat oven to 350 f. and put in cast-iron pan for heating.
Beat eggs and sugar till sugar dissolves and not fluffy.
Mix pandan paste and water to coconut cream.
Add in flour and coconut cream mixture alternately to the egg and sugar mixture.
Microwave batter until it thickens slightly.
Brush heated pan with a little oil and pour batter , sprinkle with sesame seeds and put to bake for 45 - 55 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool before serving.


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Shopping at Rue La La

For those who are not aware of Rue La La, it is an exclusive online store that offers private sales to its members. Here you can find the must-have fashion clothes and accessories for men and women.


Don't think twice, "just get in and get fabulous"!
Click this calendar to view the store's schedule for this week:
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Katherine Heigl on the Cover of InStyle's August 2009 Issue

Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl a.k.a Izzie Stevens will be featured on the cover of InStyle's August 2009 Issue. The 30 year old actress revealed some interesting thoughts about her fame, fashion styles and family issues during an interview for the said issue.

Check out here photos for the magazine spreads and steal her look!

In a Roberto Cavalli dress and De Beers earrings


In a Fendi silk jersey frock

In a J. Mendel silk charmeuse gown

In a Monique Lhuillier blouse and skirt


Photos via OMG
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Scarlett Johansson for Mango's Fall/Winter 2009 Ad Campaign

Scarlett Johansson's new ads for Fall/Winter 2009 collection of Mango has been released! She sported a 1980's punk look with short tight dresses, high heels, tousled hair and animal prints.



Photos via People.com
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Miley Cyrus: Not A Kid Anymore

Last year in Vanity Fair, Miley Cyrus posed with her bare back exposed but her front covered with a bedsheet. This 2009, the 16-year-old singer/actress, did another controversial photo shoot for Elle's August 2009 issue. In this issue, Miley said that she's not a kid anymore so she proved it my sporting her wild side with a black top, black bra and some cleavage on the cover of the magazine.




Inside the magazine, you can also see Miley posing with biker boots on floor and on the table. Many people said she's too young for these photos. What do you think?

Here's some of her photos for the magazine:



Photos Via Elle

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Christian Dior Fall 2009 Couture Collection

Last July 6, fashion designed John Galliano presented the Dior's Fall collection by featuring the house core values instead of using smoke effects, mirrors, loud music, luxurious sets and locations. The models paraded Dior's New Look at the dove gray salons of Dior headquarters. Galliano revealed that the collection was inspired by the behind-the-scenes photos taken many years ago showing Monsieur Dior dressing a group of his favorite models.

For this year's collection, some models emerged in tights with underwear,girdles or corsets in neutral hues or polka dots. The others sported jackets, bubble skirts, padded-hip coats and evening gown with full skirts. The palette includes orange, lime, raspberry, and yellow in contrast with the flesh tones.






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Emma Watson on New Burberry Ads and Elle UK August 2009 Issue

Emma Watson did her first major campaign with Burberry. The Fall/Winter 09-10 campaign ads was shot by Mario Testino in River Thames. Emma looked more matured than her usual photos as she sports Burberry's next season collection: trench coats and tote bags in rough leather.




via Fashionspot

Meanwhile, Emma Watson will also appear on the cover of August 2009 issue of Elle UK. In this cover, you'll see her edgy and rocker-chic look.




via Backseatcuddler
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Madeliene

After so many recipes, i finally am satisfied with the result of this recipe. To me, this could be the true Madeleine, as it has a knob on it's back, a slightly crispy crust, and a huge buttery flavor. Strangely, i thought that almond flour would make a heavy textured cake but instead it added flavor and lightness to this madeleine.



Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 tsp salt
4 ozs/1 stick unsalted butter - softened
1/2 cup fine granulated sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp orange paste
4 large eggs
1 tsp orange zest

Method:
Triple-sift the flours, baking powder and salt.
Beat butter on high speed until soft and creamy. Slowly add in the sugar, 1 tbsp at aa time, beating continuously on high speed. The mixture should be light, fluffy, and a creamy white color. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
Beat in honey, vanilla, orange paste and the orange zest. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
Add the eggs, one at a time, be sure each egg is completely incorporated and scrape down the sides of the bowl before adding the next one.
Add the flour mixture to the batter in thirds, beating on low speed until just incorporated.
Cover the batter and chill it for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375f. Adjust the rack to the center of the oven.
Brush the madeleine moulds with melted butter, then dust them lightly with flour.
Spoon the chilled batter into the madeleine pan, filling each shell three-quarters full.
Bake for 10 minutes for mini madeleines or for about 15 minutes for santard-size or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Repeat until all the batter has been used., brushing the pans with butter if needed.
The madelienes are best served warm from the oven but can be stored, wrapped airtight, at room temperature for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 weeks.
Variations:
Lemon - Replace the orange paste with lemon paste/oil and orange zest with lemon zest. If desired, add a drop of yellow food color.
Chocolate: Replace 1/4 cup all-purpose flour with 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
Pistachio: Replace 1/4 cup all purpose flour with 1/4 cup pistachio flour.(Pistachio flour can be made by finely grinding pistachios)



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