Mian Xiang – The Art of Face Reading

“Face reading” an ancient art form used across many cultures. It is said to reveal not only a person’s true character, but also his or her fortune, luck, talents and ailments. Let us take a look how this technique holds relevance even today, and can be used as a effective tool in the upcoming decade. What is MIAN XIANG? Mian …

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Gift your child the secret to lifelong healthy eating

Adequate variety of food provides not only the energy but also the nutrients which are essential for a child’s growth and development. In regards to children, food preferences continue to change starting from childhood because of the impact of the biological, environmental and social factors. These food preferences eventually form a part of their daily diet thereby influencing their health …

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Lentil soup

(serves 4) (Vegan and Gluten-Free) Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (Cut into 6 or 8 pieces) 1 onion. chopped corse 1-inch ginger 1/2 cup yellow lentils (yellow split peas, yellow moong, pigeon peas, red lentils) soaked for halfhour minimum and rinsed. Cumin seeds 1 bay leaf Salt to taste 10-12 soaked cashews coriander or spring onion for garnish 300-500 ml …

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Apple Cake

(Serves 7-8) Ingredients Apple 2 Eggs 2 Castor sugar 150 grams Vanilla essence 1 ½ tsp Butter 75 gms Milk 75 ml Flour 125 grams Baking powder 2 ½ tsp Cinnamon powder ½ tsp Icing sugar 2 tsp Strawberries 4-5 (optional) The Recipe Whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla essence together in a bowl. Melt the butter in the milk …

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Chicken Broth Soup

(Serves 4-6) Ingredients 6 chicken legs (with the bone) 2 celery sticks chopped ½ white onion sliced 1 tomato chopped 1 carrot chopped 2-3 pods garlic 1 small piece of ginger 1 small piece of fresh turmeric  2-3 green cardamom 3 twigs of parsley 1 twig of rosemary 4 black pepper pods Salt to taste Fresh coriander Instructions In a …

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Chai Spiced Pound Cake

(Serves 8-10) Ingredients For the Cake Flour- 241gm Light Brown Sugar- 213gm Unsalted Butter, softened-22gm Honey-85gm Cardamom powder-2 teaspoons Cinnamon powder-1 tablespoon Clove powder- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper powder- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg powder- ½ teaspoon Ginger powder-2 teaspoons Saffron-2 strands Eggs (at room temperature) -2 large, whites and yolks separated Baking powder- 1 teaspoon Baking soda- ¼ teaspoon Salt- ¼ …

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Vegetarian Lasagna

Layer 1 – Grilled Eggplant Ingredients: Eggplants, 2 Olive Oil for brushing Salt to taste Chilli flakes if desired Instructions: Cut eggplants into long thin slices Brush a stovetop grill pan with olive oil and place the slices Sprinkle salt and chili flakes if desired Grill on low flame for a few minutes on each side Set aside to cool …

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Working Out!

How to get started No matter your age, it’s never too late to get fit. These easy tips will help you get started. Regular exercise can help you sleep better, reduce stress, control your weight, brighten your mood, and sharpen your mental functioning. A well-rounded exercise program has four components: aerobic activity strength training flexibility training and balance exercises Combine …

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Winter Wardrobe Essentials

When it comes to fashion, many of us love winters as dressing up requires little effort. You can hide yourself under all the thick layers of clothing and not worry about the many things that require extra attention in the summer. Then of course there are some who don’t enjoy dressing up in winters at all, as the bulky thick …

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