tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50145202446704935492024-03-05T19:18:32.035-08:00OK MisaYou're not wasting your time...Really.Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-77733950666078783992013-01-26T07:06:00.002-08:002013-01-26T07:25:26.468-08:0045- Skinfood Aloe Vera foam cleanser<br />
This skin foam cleanser is very much like the Egg pore foam cleanser I have already written a review about.<br />
I would say the only difference is that the Egg foam wash tightens the face, is white and smells different.<br />
The Aloe vera foam wash smells green...if that makes sense, like grass smells green.<br />
The cleanser is thicker than the Egg wash but that doesn't matter or effect the product.<br />
The wash leaves your face much softer in comparison to the tightening effects.<br />
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Overall the Aloe vera wash would make a very good everyday wash for ladies and gentlemen.<br />
It cleanses, leaves the skin soft, smells nice without any fancy effects added to complicate the product.<br />
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<br />Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-75438910997855095222013-01-26T06:59:00.001-08:002013-01-26T07:24:54.211-08:0044- Nature Republic Steam Cream sample<br />
I have got two of these samples from a purchase, so this will just be my review on initial reactions and opinions.<br />
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What is steam cream?<br />
So steam cream is basically a method used for the ingredients to fuse together, with the process being steamed, it provides the face with hydration and an extra light texture. What I like about this concept is that the process of making this cream is very simple!<br />
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The product feels nice, it's quite thick but creamy at the same time.<br />
The scent is quite floral, light and refreshing. It definitely smells clean.<br />
For my skin type, I would without a doubt only wear this during night as it too thick for my skin during the day. I think this cream would be suited to dry skin who needs a like of love and care, the fuss free way.<br />
The actual packaging is quite nice and simple with some delicate illustrations, it makes a nice little gift to someone with sensitive skin or someone who isn't into skincare but is easing their way into it.<br />
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<br />Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-77664720743443106252013-01-26T06:55:00.002-08:002013-01-26T06:55:33.452-08:0043- Candy cane chapstick!<br />
I bought this yesterday in another Olive Young branch and it was such a good deal!<br />
£2 for 2 and they're limited edition too!<br />
I'm sure if you are in America you will find these very easily. If you cant find these in your drug stores be sure to look out for them in pharmacies!<br />
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Like any chapstick lip balm they are very moisturising and the candy cane scent and flavour is delicious!<br />
Be expected to get a good tingle on the lips!Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-35039727392029322712013-01-13T07:19:00.001-08:002013-01-13T07:40:14.355-08:0042- Nigella Lawson's Double chocolate chip cookies!<br />
I have been eyeing up this recipe for quite a long time and even watched her make them on TV but after much thinking I did it!<br />
What put me off was purchasing the sheer amount of chocolate...butter and dark chocolate are relatively expensive compared to other things in Korea BUT it is worth it!<br />
This recipe consists of 475g of dark chocolate so it is pure indulgence! It's not for the faint hearted!<br />
I spiced the recipe slightly by adding walnuts in. I only had 75g of walnuts because that's all I had to add in.<br />
Definitely try this recipe out. <br />
If you are not a fan of overly chocolatey things then maybe this isn't for you.<br />
The cookies were very chocolatey but weren't chewy or crispy. They reminded me more of brownies but they definitely go well with a glass of milk!<br />
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/intensechocolatecook_87336<br />
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If you do want some normal yet delicious chocolate chip cookies, try these recipe because they were delicious and they have been highly reccommended on the website!<br />
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/chocolatechipcookies_72335Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-48165288882124716012013-01-13T07:03:00.001-08:002013-01-26T07:24:32.469-08:0041- New Peach and Lemon Chapsticks in South Korea<br />
I would definitely call myself a keen lip balm collector and I especially collect chapstick lipbalms. I don't collect the shimmery chapsticks though, I'm not a shimmer, glittery or glossy sort of girl.<br />
When I went to Homeplus and Olive Young (a higher end drugstore) I discovered these babies!<br />
They were on a 1+1 offer, in Korea they don't say buy one get one free.<br />
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So for 2.70 I got 2 chapsticks! <br />
BUT a weird thing about the offers here are they have to be in the same!<br />
So I had to buy the lemon which came with another lemon! And a peach with another peach!<br />
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The peach chapstick is especially nice and I was surprised at the type of peach scent they used. It's very pleasant to use and not overly sweet which is nice.<br />
Like all chapsticks they are very moisturing and I like them very much indeed.<br />
I have been using this one more especially as I keep it in my coat pocket.<br />
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The lemon one however is disappointing...the moisturising properties are still the same but the scent! It's awful!<br />
I was expecting a fresh refreshing sweet lemon flavour with a bit of zing but instead I got lemon washing up liquid! Or at least that's what it reminds me of. I am going to continue using the lemon one, it's on my bed side table but it was just disappointing that's all. There's nothing special about it.<br />
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I'm sure that these flavours are only available in South Korea as the packaging on the box and lipbalm packing has Korean on it, but if you come across them then get the peach!<br />
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<br />Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-84495848472263630942013-01-13T00:28:00.001-08:002013-01-13T06:14:38.677-08:0040- Skinfood Egg White Pore Foam<br />
We (me and my boyfriend) have been using this ever since I've made my very first purchase in a Skinfood store.<br />
Whatever you're buying, no matter how cheap or little, they tend to hand the Egg pore foam out a lot.<br />
I am guessing that it is generally a much cheaper product to produce compared to others like serums and lotions but also because it's universally friendly.<br />
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Anyway, last week my boyfriend bought the full size product because he decided that his skin couldn't live without out. He is 23 and has a general area of spots around his jaw line which comes and goes very quickly.<br />
So quickly that sometimes he wakes up with spots and the next day they have gone down a lot or have even disappeared<br />
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Skinfood claims:<br />
A pore refining cleanser with egg extract that deep cleanses pores.<br />
Egg white enriched with albumin promotes firmer skin and tighter pores!<br />
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This wash is very very foamy.<br />
When I first used this from a sample, I made the mistake of putting too much onto my hand. It lathers up like nothing else I've ever seen!<br />
Using an amount even smaller than a pea, washes my face completely.<br />
So you can imagine how much 150ml will last.<br />
The product is around £4.50 which isn't bad at all.<br />
The smell is pretty mutual in scent and strength, I have read that some people think it smells disgusting...in my opinion it smells nice, I would say it smells of a floral concotion.<br />
The foam wash leaves your skin fresh, slightly tight which are the pore tightening properties and never a dry patch on the face.<br />
Overall it's a good buy for people who want something none fussy and does the trick. It is definitely worth the money as you can get so many uses out of it!<br />
Go and try it out, I'm sure there are samples you can buy on eBay.
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Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-42132630158176821732013-01-05T00:00:00.004-08:002013-01-06T00:39:40.730-08:0039- The most amazing carrot cake recipe!<br />
This is the only carrot cake recipe I swear by and I've been using this since my years at university.<br />
It's moist, flavoursome and easy to make...and if you're good at decorating you can make this look very pleasing to the eye!<br />
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I have altered the recipe to my own liking. I have taken all the aspects of coconut out, it's not that I don't like it...it just means I have fewer ingredients to buy for and have to use up.<br />
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In South Korea, I don't seem to be able to find wholemeal flour so I used plain instead.<br />
The results aren't the same but it was still as delicious! Definitely don't swap the wholemeal flour!<br />
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I decorated my cake with flaked almonds, whole almonds, walnuts and a light sprinkle of cinnamon.<br />
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/carrotcake_70048k</div>
Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-42504569450756823962013-01-04T23:46:00.003-08:002013-01-06T00:39:13.763-08:0038- The secret to smooth, unchapped lips!<div>
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As a child, I had horridly chapped lips.</div>
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As a teenager, I still had horribly chapped lips and I couldn't work out what I was doing wrong.</div>
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I used lip balm liberally when I remembered but the flakiness never went away.</div>
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I would always look at other girl's lips and wonder...</div>
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And it's so simple! What you need to do is easy and I do this everyday.</div>
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Stay in the shower for more than 5 or 10 minutes and you will notice your dead skin on your lips absorbing the water.</div>
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When you see (my shower in Korea is right in front of a mirror) or feel your dead skin raised and plumped, rub your lips with your finger!</div>
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Yes, you can use lip scrubs or your old toothbrush but your finger (I use my finger closest to my thumb) is right there!</div>
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Rub your finger across your lips back and forth till you notice the rubbery layer is gone and what left is smooth skin.</div>
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If not all your dead skin is gone, stay in the shower for longer and do the same again.</div>
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Be careful is you have cracked lips...being vigorous isn't pleasant.</div>
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After stepping out of the shower, put lip balm on your lips to seal in the moisture and keep them soft!</div>
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I do this everyday and it keeps my chapped lips on bay.</div>
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Enjoy the very quick and simple method and get brilliant results!<br />
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Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-66293192301512029632013-01-01T02:49:00.000-08:002013-01-01T03:04:26.923-08:0037- Belated Merry Christmas and Happy New year!<br />
A new year, comes a new beginning!<br />
This year my resolution is to lose 2kg, so I will weigh 50kg!<br />
I have already lost 2.5kg by going to the gym so I am well on my way but I am still eating a lot of snacks..totally not denying this part!<br />
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When I was in university, weight seemed to stay down because I was always doing something, doing work, chilling with friends, shopping, baking or having all nighters talking!<br />
After the life of university, there comes a different story..I worked in restaurants, takeaways and cafes which led to major weight gain.<br />
Nearly 10 months after graduation, I gained a stone! Uh oh.<br />
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So be healthy, be wise and loose those snacks and necessary sugar drinks is the aim!<br />
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2013!</div>
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Lets all make realistic resolutions and keep them!</div>
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<br />Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-12435037230287692432012-12-29T01:28:00.001-08:002013-01-01T03:04:13.097-08:0036- The Moon cup!In Korea , most women use sanitary towels. Tampons are very much rare and expensive for something so disposable.<br />
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When my friend from England was going to post a parcel to me, I took a chance with the Moon cup.<br />
I have been thinking about getting one for years but I never thought I'd be buying one so soon.<br />
At the moment I am teaching in Korea and my tampon supply is going to last, I always wondered what I would do after when I go travelling around the world.<br />
Not only is the Moon cup the perfect solution to buying and carrying tampons, it is also much environmentally friendly, cost effective and LEAK FREE!</div>
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The Moon cup is a grade A silicone cup which is inserted into the vagina to collect your menstrual flow. The cup placement is much lower in the vagina which makes the product very easy to use, especially younger ladies being scared of pulling out their tampon by the string, or losing tampons inside of them.</div>
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I have used the Moon cup now for 3 months now and so far it is becoming more normal to me.<br />
I know over time, this product will be very normal to me that I don't have to spend a little more time in the morning to prepare my day ahead.</div>
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The first time of using it, there were a few things which needed to hurdle over.</div>
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The placement of the product, how to put it in and get it out and finally the stem length.<br />
The stem length is very important to get it right, otherwise it will jab you basically..it can be uncomfortable.<br />
Over time, just like sanitary towel and tampons, you get used to it and you won't have to think twice.</div>
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The product overall is very easy to use, especially if you have graduated in the art of using tampons. Its not a big leap from that but cutting the stem length was a bit nerve wrecking.</div>
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The whole cup is made from silicone, so if you cut too much, your £20 worth of product isn't going to give you its optimal experience.<br />
So be wise and cut a little bit at a time and insert it to check it is just right.<br />
You will know when it is right, trust me. Also wetting the Moon cup first with water is very effective and makes insertion a lot lot easier!<br />
The disposable of your flow may disgust some of you but it is totally normal...in fact quite interesting to see how much you actually dispel.<br />
The product is comfortable and user friendly. The leaflets that came with the Moon cup were full of useful information and that makes using the Moon cup a less daunting task.<br />
If you are thinking about getting one, just go and do it, there are so many benefits!<br />
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http://www.mooncup.co.uk/</div>
Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-17203344214771367082012-12-19T00:52:00.003-08:002012-12-19T01:13:59.041-08:0035- Ealy Grey tea yoghurt cakes<br />
I love baking and this recipe was perfect for the day in which I had no butter but pots of nearly out of date yoghurt!<br />
If you like cake and earl grey tea, this is something you should definitely try and it's very simple to make!<br />
The cakes ended up slightly zesty from the lemon, lightly fragrant from the earl grey tea and overall not a very sweet cake. Ideal with the company of some milky tea.<br />
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3 tea bags (6/7 grams, it doesn't matter too much)</div>
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1 zest and juice of a lemon (lazy lemon if you don't have the real thing)</div>
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60ml vegetable oil</div>
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2 eggs</div>
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<li>Measure out the ground almonds, flour, sugar and salt, baking powder and sift through a sieve into a bowl. </li>
<li>In another bowl, whisk the yoghurt, oil , lemon juice, zest and vanilla essence until combined. Stir in th earl grey tea leaves and milk and mix.</li>
<li>In a small bowl, crack the egg and give it a little whisk to aerate the eggs for a light texture.</li>
<li>Combine the whisked eggs into the other wet ingredients bowl and combine until smooth.</li>
<li>Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold the ingredients delicately, don't over mix it.</li>
<li>Place the mixture into the desired cake tins or cupcake cups.</li>
<li>Sprinkle crushed flaked almonds and chocolate chips onto the top if desired</li>
<li>Bake for 25 mins for cupcakes and around 45 mins for a cake, skewer the middle of the cake time to time to see it is cooked. A clean skewer is ideal, if it isn't it will need to be in the oven for longer.</li>
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<br />Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-15618103954932489922012-12-19T00:04:00.002-08:002013-01-13T07:13:19.270-08:0034- Skinfood Argan oil silk hair mask<div>
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<span style="color: purple;">My hair isn't and hasn't been in a good condition in years.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">My friends often recall my hair as being a rat's tail or hay, which I don't blame them for.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">My hair is brittle, dry and prone to being fluffy and having split ends but I think it is all due to my every day hair washing.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">I just can't stop myself though, I don't know how to style unwashed, freshly out of bed hair!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">My hair is everywhere, tangly and even sometimes slightly greased</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">So I bought this hair mask for about £5 for 200g and I use this just about every week.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Skinfood claims:</span><br />
A hair mask with argan oil and silk that transforms dry damaged hair into healthy shiny tresses.<br />
Argan oil nourishes hair and increases the moisture content.<br />
18 amino acids, proteins and peptides in silk replenish lost nutrients.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">My boyfriend likes to call the silky sensation felt on the hair as 'feeling like seaweed'.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">You can decide for yourself whether this is good or not but I can definitely tell the difference when it is used.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">The silky feeling on the hair isn't like any other conditioner or mask I have ever used and it is so hard to describe.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">After washing my hair, I wring my hair so most of the excess water has gone. I place a whole generous dollop into my hair and start off rubbing the product into the ends of my hair, where it is most needed.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Around 5 minutes or sometimes more, depending on how long you stay in the shower for, I rinse all the product out and I'm left with soft, smooth, fly aways free hair!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">I would say the results lasts for 2 days with my hair and it wears off...so maybe I need something better?</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">The mask smells nice, nothing special and isn't very strong.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">The consistency is quite thick in appearance and looks opaque like mayonnaise.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Overall this product is nice and isn't overly expensive but if you have extremely damaged hair then maybe it is best to use it more than once a week on top of your normal conditioner.</span><br />
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I have had this Pore Wonder Freshner for quite a while now, maybe just over 4 months.<br />
I don't actually have large pores but it was just the 7 benefits in 1 product that sold it to me.<br />
I like multi-fuctional products so this was something I was very drawn to.<br />
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After using this countless time, I don't prefer this what is essentially a toner to my Missha First Treatment Essence Toner (It is apparently very similar to SKII's facial treatment essence toner, I will do a review later).<br />
I find that the toner is generic, maybe I need to have larger pores to really appreciate the difference!<br />
Yes the toner leaves my skin soft and hydrates, it gets rid of excess makeup but there is nothing special about it. I have not noticed any other effects on my skin.<br />
The scent of the toner isn't very strong, just a slight clean smell.<br />
At the moment I am trying to use up this product by using it day and night.<br />
In the morning I spray this onto my face before I apply on any makeup and at night I use it before moisturising and serums.<br />
I think this product is also called a freshner because if you store it in a spray bottle, it would revitalise your makeup through the day while doing the things it claims.<br />
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Overall, try this product if you have larger pores. Maybe you need to get the cleansing foam and clay mask in junction with toner to get the best results.<br />
The toner isn't particularly pricey, just under £5 so if you want to try it, it's not going to break your bank.<br />
I will not be repurchasing however..I'm sure there is something better for me out there, I'm not too sure if this product was best aimed for me.<br />
<br />Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-37316098906136265022012-12-01T11:46:00.001-08:002012-12-03T05:52:57.967-08:0032- Spiced apple cake!<br />
I have literally just made this cake now and thought, considering I have a photo I should share with you the recipe!<br />
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Baking in Korea is quite expensive, especially if you are using butter!<br />
When we go to larger supermarkets like Lotte Marts or Homeplus, the butter there varies in price of course according to what you get.<br />
A decent wad of butter costs near £4 for 450g! And that's the best deal I've seen so far!<br />
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This cake was very easy to make as well as quick and delicious!<br />
The original recipe states using cooking apples but I used normal eating apples for mine.<br />
I can't find cooking apples here..I don't think Korea has any or imports any in.<br />
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Overall this cake was nice and moist, slightly chewy and sticky at the edges.<br />
The balance of spices were very nice against the sweet apples. The cake is definitely moreish as this cake is over half gone and there's only the 2 of us!<br />
I placed thin apple slices on the top of the cake with cinnamon sugar to make it look prettier.<br />
I stupidly forgot to reduce the amount of sugar though...but that's okay, it was sweet but bearable!<br />
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<u>Cake ingredients</u><br />
220g self raising flour<br />
220g cooking apples (use eating apples if you prefer but lower your sugar to 200g)<br />
275g sugar (or 200g)<br />
1 egg<br />
1 tsp cinnamon<br />
1 tsp ground ginger<br />
1/2 tsp all spice<br />
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Optional cinnamon sugar- 3:1 ratio of sugar to cinnamon. Mix the 2 ingredients together and you're done!<br />
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<li>Chop up your apples in small dices or into small dices and enough thin apple slices to cover your cake tin. (A round cake tin is what I used, 20 inches)</li>
<li>Place the egg and stir everything together (at this point everything looks a bit dry but it's okay, you need to wait for a few minutes for the apple juices to seep into the mixture)</li>
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Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-68353414501061381082012-12-01T10:27:00.001-08:002012-12-01T11:58:57.282-08:0031- Skinfood Watery Berry Serum<br />
I waited for my pay check to buy this serum, not because it was expensive but I felt like I needed a reason to buy it. I have so many other things to use up first!<br />
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I really like this serum, I have received endless samples from purchasing other Skinfood products before I made my decision.<br />
I have oily skin which is majorly on my T-zone, I wouldn't say I'm the oiliest person in the world but I'm probably in the middle. I usually have to blot my face or powder myself or I'd feel very uncomfortable, the feeling of wearing a mask on my face.<br />
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This product is watery, like in its name. I like that it's very light and refreshing, not thick or sticky so the absorption time is very quick. My beauty regimes and application of make up is all about being quick, I am quite a lazy person and don't have the patience to wait, or at least get out of bed earlier to do things without rushing..<br />
I literally get out of the shower, apply this serum on straight away and within 15 seconds I am left with soft and moisturised skin.<br />
The berry fragrance can be described as slightly artifical...but it's not too overpowering or sickly.<br />
I choose to buy the serum over the emulsion as well because I thought it did a much better job. Even though the emulsion is cheaper and contains more product, you need a lot more product to get the same results.<br />
As for packaging, the emulsion does not come with a pump! So using this product in combination that it is a glass bottle design with a narrow opening would be more difficult than necessary! Skinfood, if you are reading this, you need pumps on glass bottled products!<br />
My serum packaging is definitely very nice, the bottle shape, how you can see the product, having pump, the irridescent glitter and overall wintery design makes my make up area a little bit nicer to look at!<br />
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Overall I really like this product, I have been using it for over a month now. I would say it's going to be on my repurchase list BUT I need to go and try a few other products from their brand first. I only have 6 more months of endless choices, lots of samples and cheaper prices!<br />
This product is ideal for people who don't like thick moisturisers, likes to feel refreshed, as well as the oily skinned.<br />
<br />Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-48191030751691817902012-11-25T10:51:00.000-08:002012-12-01T10:19:27.051-08:0030- Skinfood Nut Nail Vita<br />
This was the first product I bought from Skinfood and it wasn't a disappointment! I am in love with it!<br />
My intentions were for that day was to just buy a clear nail varnish, but giving a second thought I should buy a nail strengthener.<br />
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<u>My Nail story (ignore this paragraph if you frankly don't care)</u><br />
My nails have had a rough journey, due to poor diet (I think) as a child my nails were also very fragile, they would get very soft after in contact with water, split into two layers or chip off. I could never manage to grow them past 1mm of white! In High school, I developed a habit of chewing my nails one day because I was so bored in an English class. I have to admit, when my dad discovered my bad habit and asked me why I did it and was it because it was delicious in a sarcastic manner to put me off, I responded YES in my head!<br />
I kicked the habit after much hassle, eagle eyes and nasty tasting nail varnish but soon after my teenage years kicked in and nail varnish was the bane of my life!<br />
They discolored, dried out my nails, made them split, crack, chip, everything bad...and university lifestyle soon made them worse. I was changing my nail varnish around 2/3 times a week without a basecoat because I am a lazy bugger.<br />
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Anyway, long story short. After moving to Korea I can definitely notice that my healthier diet choices and this product have made them a lot better. They are actually strong instead of soft and bendable!<br />
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This product is easy to apply and dried very quickly, well within 30 seconds!<br />
The price is very affordable (around £1.50) the quality is not in any way compromised.<br />
The brush is very nice to use and makes application very quick and effortless. I can do my nails within 1 minute and they'll be nice and glossy.<br />
With this product, you can layer it by applying it 2/3 times a week and then taking it off with normal nail varnish remover by the end of the week, the produce can then be done all over again.<br />
I am very low maintenance so when I notice most of the product has chipped off, I will reapply.<br />
It also functions as a basecoat or even a top coat if you want to use colour! A very versatile product.<br />
I have sent this to one of my friends in England and they have told me too that they love it.<br />
Overall this is a product very much worth having, it does your nails wonders, dried quickly, its versatile and it won't break your bank! Give it a go and tell me what you think!<br />
<br />Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-17998262209766446862012-11-25T10:16:00.001-08:002013-01-26T07:15:36.297-08:0029- NUXE Reve de Miel Stick Levres Hydratant tick<br />
This lipbalm is definitely not worth the hype..well the stick form that is!<br />
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I have heard so many good things about this lipbalm on youtube and on blogs that when I saw it, without contemplating I just bought it!<br />
Unfortunately the stick form isn't as good as the jar form! As I have researched after the purchase...<br />
The formulation is different.<br />
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Nuxe claims:<br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">NUXE Reve de Miel Stick Levres Hydratant Lip Moisturizing Stick nourishes, repairs, soothes and protects the lips with Precious Sunflower and Macadamia Nut Oils, Barley Extract, Argan Oil, Shea Butter, Honey and Vitamin E deriva</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">tive.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">NUXE Reve de Miel Stick Levres Hydratant Lip Moisturizing Stick has been tested in extremely cold conditions in Canada, and has proven to protect against external aggression (88%*). Softness and suppleness are restored to lips (75%*).</span><br />
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I have tried convincing myself that this was a good purchase for a long time, just because I normally spend about £2 or even less for a chapstick. Having spending nearly a fiver on this lipbalm I was in denial as it was unforgivable!<br />
The application goes on smoothly but it is very thin with a light citrus honey scent and flavour. The appearance of the lipbalm gives no shine, it's matte which is nice.<br />
I took this lipbalm for a 3 day camping trip for a test, thinking this was all my lips needed and I was very wrong!<br />
No matter how much I slavered on, my lips were not getting any better or moisturised..they were doing the opposite and drying up! None of the product was sinking it, it just laid on top as a layer and rubbed off gradually. My lip was painfully cracked in the middle with dried flaking skin everywhere! My lips felt so unbearable, that I subconsciously started licking them!<br />
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After further determination, still denying I have bought a rubbish lipbalm I have realised something...this lipbalm is only good if your lips are already moisturised. Wow, I found a positive! That's it. Nada. There is nothing further good I have to say.<br />
I wouldn't recommend buying this lipbalm, maybe buying the jar version would be better..but considering the price I think there are better things out there!<br />
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<br />Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-78958937317247992032012-11-16T09:57:00.001-08:002013-01-26T07:18:53.430-08:0028- L'occitane shea butter mango flower hand lotion<br />
I am definitely one of those girls who don't take any notice to their hands or feet, but this hand cream needs to be applauded, so this is probably going to my first and last blog post ever about hand cream.<br />
Shea Butter Mango Flower hand lotion..even the name sounds enticing!<br />
I received this hand lotion for my birthday from a work colleague. She watched me open the L'occitane bag to reveal another smaller bag to reveal the hand lotion, my smile sank slightly as soon as noticed it was hand cream. Obviously I am not the ungrateful sort and I know it's the thought that counts but it was the fact that I never got over my fear. The fear of feeling sticky and clammy hands from when I was a child. I had a case of years of eczema on my legs and I was always forced to rub in big dollops of hydrocortisone on them!<br />
Now with the side story over...<br />
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The 20% Shea butter content is super moisturising and a little goes a long way. I literally only have to use a small pea size to over both hands, but my hands are on the smaller side mind you..<br />
The cream sinks into the skin very quickly leaving smooth skin without leaving a greasy film. I can apply the lotion on, give it a few rubs and concentrating around my cuticles, grab my pen and get back to work without feeling horribly sticky.<br />
The scent is light, fragrant and clean at the same time, not the smell of artificial chemicals. Once the lotion is absorbed, the smell lingers lightly and isn't overpowering.<br />
The consistency of the cream isn't thin and watery, it's a nice and thick.<br />
The packaging is in an aesthetically pleasing paint style tube which you can roll up to disperse the product. The colour and pattern adds a nice colourful touch to an otherwise boring item.<br />
Although this hand cream is a bit of a splurge, I urge you to try it even if it's just testing it in a department store. Try before you buy. It is incredibly moisturising, the results are instant and the scent is lovely. I have not tried any of the other scents but I recommend this product to any die-hard hand cream users or hoarders out there..<br />
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<br />Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-955615286666443692012-11-13T06:17:00.000-08:002012-11-17T08:40:07.208-08:0027- Skinfood sugar scrub foam<br />
In South Korea beauty and cosmetics is a very big deal..oh and so is plastic surgery. Having the highest cosmetic surgery percentage, Koreans feel very competitive about their looks and appearances! Everyone is obsessed with their make-up, checking in their mirrors every 5 minutes, going on barely nothing diets and are gym crazy! A lot of Korean celebrities have had surgery of all sorts...some before and after shots are totally unrecognisable and it's no secret!<br />
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Anyway trailing off subject.. Korea is full of very good high quality, decently priced products and Skinfood's sugar scrub foam is one of them.<br />
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Skinfood claims that Brazillian sugar used is mineral rich and will smoothly cleanse off the dead layers of skin, leaving moist skin behind.<br />
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The sugar scrub starts off as an exfoliating product but then melts away to a creamy foam cleanser. The scrub foam isn't as rough as the scrub you can get, so it is ideal for people who wants or needs a mild exfoliation everyday. I've not experienced any bad reactions or dry skin patched from this, only really smooth and soft skin.<br />
The scent is absolutely delicious, it reminds me a baked goods and cupcakes..sweet, sugary, vanilla goodness and a splash of lemon!<br />
The sugar scrub is well priced being only around £4.50 for 160g in the UK, so even if you decide to not like it (which you would be crazy not to), it's okay. You've not spent over the fiver mark, it's inexpensive!<br />
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I reccomend this product to anyone who is thinking about buying it to go and do so! You will not regret this purchase! This product is definitely on my repurchase list!<br />
If you find this scrub slightly too harsh, wet your face and your hands instead of just the hands before you apply it onto your face. It will help soften and melt the sugar.<br />
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What I really like about Skinfood is their abundance of freebies when you purchase the smallest of things. Free cotton pads is always available and over the counter they give you a varied amount for you to sample and try out! It is beaty junkie heaven!<br />
<br />Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-84358355853575181742012-11-11T09:34:00.000-08:002012-11-11T09:37:44.341-08:0026- A long long hiatus.<br />
I have currently been in South Korea for the last 5 months teaching English at a hagwan in Ulsan, Samsan area.<br />
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It's really nice here and we've definitely made it a home.<br />
It is true what they say about S. Korea being safe. I have never once felt insecure about my safety, you never have to watch out for your posessions, walking home at night is fine, everyone here is always very friendly and kind.<br />
On a whole, living cost is very low here for food, clothes, transportation, alcohol.., utility bills and so forth!<br />
South Korea is definitely a country to come to for a cultural experience and saving money!</div>
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Anyway I'm really excited to be back to show you what cool things there are to buy here, what exciting foods there are to eat, to show you the different varieties of delicious snacks and of course the cosmetics!<br />
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I have been venturing through brands such as Skinfood, Etude House, Missha, The Face shop and more! I have to admit, mostly Skinfood though..I am a sucker to the food based products!<br />
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The first post is coming soon and it's going to be the Skinfood black sugar scrub foam!<br />
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Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-13241438420252803852011-01-01T10:17:00.000-08:002011-01-01T10:43:26.695-08:0024- NY<div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Happy New Year!</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">New start, new beginnings...</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Lets make 2011 a good one!</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Here is a picture to celebrate</span></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TR9yEEuK_qI/AAAAAAAAASA/BFS1-YR5mJ4/s1600/1248505014%2B%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TR9yEEuK_qI/AAAAAAAAASA/BFS1-YR5mJ4/s320/1248505014%2B%25281%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557285879510924962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It's a bit awkward. In your face. In the need of getting a room. Love it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1st January 2011, I am spending it trying to write my dissertation while coughing and sniffing my insides out. Joy. </div><div style="text-align: center;">On the plus side. London on Tuesday!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.saimanchow.com/">http://www.saimanchow.com/</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-32367375913040811052010-12-26T09:00:00.000-08:002010-12-27T12:42:24.789-08:0023- James Jean<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center; ">I love his work.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">He's a Taiwanese American artist and illustrator situated in Los Angeles.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span">His clients include Time Magazine, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Spin, ESPN, Atlantic Records, Target, Playboy, Knopf , Prada among others.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Vivid. Organic. Fairytales. Mythology.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">His work with Prada and Aids awareness are the most memorable for me.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Check it.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhoT0_1mikkzPpacKnUrCZBKyQK4A9JkDO1Yv_J7DftTWmg1Ki_DcwVjwD_T1iXF8fvbbdEZTrhEO3GYj9QUwprtIiix5qUI2Vhp_TzsCre7Z2Qt0pj6u16XNYODzKCZqDaRuC6oxBhCPB/s320/prada-bloom1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 227px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555046061928284786" /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TRd9dFC0KqI/AAAAAAAAAQk/LLHyDuRq010/s320/prada-bloom3.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TRd8-Ho4_II/AAAAAAAAAQc/UtYVkmrDjvU/s320/explore_jamesjean.JPG" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TReLZFye-NI/AAAAAAAAARM/xJ3Brq75M8A/s320/AIDES_explore_man.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TReLZkxhNLI/AAAAAAAAARU/dRjheZTdp4A/s320/AIDES_explore_woman.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jamesjean.com/">http://www.jamesjean.com/</a></div>Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-4831481478711620772010-12-25T19:33:00.000-08:002011-01-01T10:36:12.268-08:0022- Red Hot Buffet<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Me and my sister are quite the fan of Leeds Grub, and if you don't know, you should.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leeds Grub is a blog that reviews places to eat in the Leeds area, and since me and my sister were wanting to go out for a meal, we picked something out from her blog.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We chose the Red Hot Buffet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Red hot buffet is situated in The Light, when we first stepped in we waited for a few seconds and then were shown down the stairs. The interior was quite humorous, being a world buffet they themed parts of the interior airport plane style.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The layout of the buffet was a bit like The spice quarter but on a larger fancier scale.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Everything were in cuisine order and stations. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Pizza, Grill, Stir fry, Noodles, Indian Biryani, Salsa and Tex Mex bar.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">[Starters]</div><div style="text-align: center; ">I had a bit of everything from spring rolls, prawn crackers, onion bhaji, calamari rings, katsu fried prawn.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">[Mains]</div><div style="text-align: center; ">A selection of different types of lamb, squid, chicken curries, tacos, a few fries, potato wedges, ric e etc</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">[Dessert]</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Pretty much just had the things on the plate. I felt quite bad leaving most of the desserts hardly touched, but they were frankly 'quite bad'.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><u><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TReAV3sjVtI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/yMsALp74Aq0/s200/72006_10150339102280375_502170374_16136359_2147294_n.jpg" /></u></div><div style="text-align: center; "><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center; "><u><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TReAWAfTFoI/AAAAAAAAARE/VK9UHsE6qKU/s200/165347_10150339157265375_502170374_16137367_3341286_n.jpg" /></u></div><div style="text-align: center; "><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center; ">As good as the colourful the ice cream looked tasted sickly with artificial cream, the same with the sorbet with a very fake artificial flavour. Most of the dessert were like that, they tastes as if they were made to be preserved, to be long lasting.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Personally as great as all the food looked and exciting how much there was of it, the standards of most dishes were mediocre. Nothing really stood out. Me and my sister have concluded the best out of the good hundred were the Bombay potatoes, Potato wedges and Chocolate walnut brownies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After 2 rounds of mains, dessert and a final round of mains again they bill came to £35.23 with the 5% service charge due to the festive season.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Red hot buffet is for you if you can't decide on what cuisine to have and just fancy a bit of everything. I personally would probably give it a pass next time, but never say never.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://leedsgrub.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span">http://leedsgrub.blogspot.com/</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.redhot-worldbuffet.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span">http://www.redhot-worldbuffet.com/</span></a></div></span>Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-77697000369446974902010-12-25T15:34:00.000-08:002010-12-26T09:41:54.569-08:0022- Dough Bistro<div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">With deadlines being over and done with and Christmas coming, me and my friends went to have a nice little meal to treat ourselves.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">The Christmas menu was what we opted for, being £26.95 for 4 courses.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">This is what I had.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TRaIvBhLEVI/AAAAAAAAAQE/CQX7avm6bZ4/s1600/34803_10150336606615375_502170374_16091854_7609110_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TRaIvBhLEVI/AAAAAAAAAQE/CQX7avm6bZ4/s200/34803_10150336606615375_502170374_16091854_7609110_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554777531850887506" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">[Confit of Yorkshire free-range duck topped with Yorkshire blue cheese served on creamed leek in a filo basket with plum sauce]</span></div><div style="text-align: center; ">Not being such a great fan of blue cheese, the combination of everything together balanced well. The cheese with the sweet plum sauce and the tender duck with the crispy filo pastry, a very flavour full start.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">[2nd course being Cranberry sauce and Drambuie sorbet]</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">A scoop of cranberry flavour sorbet to cleanse the palette for the main course, it was quite flavoursome, light and refreshing.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TRaIu-Cz9jI/AAAAAAAAAP8/ELFaNOwQbew/s1600/165079_10150336606280375_502170374_16091847_3986549_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TRaIu-Cz9jI/AAAAAAAAAP8/ELFaNOwQbew/s200/165079_10150336606280375_502170374_16091847_3986549_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554777530918237746" /></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; ">['Old Spot' Loin of pork served on warm mango, onion and chorizo salad, black pudding, whole-grain mustard crème & crayfish tails.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; ">Served with roast potatoes, carrots, sprouts and spring beans]</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">I preferred the main out of the courses, this meal really hit the spot for me. The pork wasn't dry or chewy, with the mix of the salad, black pudding and mustard creme it was a very successful pick.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TRaIuwJPH3I/AAAAAAAAAP0/ExjQkOEJLQI/s1600/163725_10150336741150375_502170374_16094142_4495312_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmalsRCW9Mw/TRaIuwJPH3I/AAAAAAAAAP0/ExjQkOEJLQI/s200/163725_10150336741150375_502170374_16094142_4495312_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554777527187087218" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span">[Lemon & black pepper crème brule cheesecake on cookie biscuit base served with blueberry coulis and white chocolate crisp]</span></div><div style="text-align: center; line-height: 18px; ">A lemon cheesecake with essentially slightly burned sugar on the top, it was slightly too soft for my liking but I still gobbled it up! Also I couldn't detect the black pepper, maybe that was a good thing?</div><div style="text-align: center; line-height: 18px; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; line-height: 18px; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Overall the food was very nice and was presented well. The little bistro is situated quite at an usual place with a quiet atmosphere and average interior.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> I'd definitely go again as I'd like to see what they have to offer during the none Christmas period. The food was definitely worth the money, go go go!</span></div></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://doughleeds.com/">http://doughleeds.com/</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div>Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945408175633734485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014520244670493549.post-90390160011409529502010-12-25T15:18:00.000-08:002012-11-17T08:41:43.184-08:0021<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Being Chinese, Christmas isn't a very important event for us. Yes we have presents to unwrap and have a tree up to put them under but quite frankly it's just another normal day with the exception of having to rip open a few layers of paper, revealing a mystery object and heading back into bed.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">After a long, long, hiatus which lasted around a good half a year, I can say now that I'm back. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Maybe it's a temporary spur of 'nothing better to do so lets start blogging' but we shall see!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">I don't really know why I blog (not that I'm doing a swell job of it), I don't think I intend for anyone to even</span><span class="Apple-style-span"> take interest in any of the things I post. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">If anything I think I do it for myself. It's nice to see and read back on past events, little snippets of time, it's probably more of diary to me.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">So maybe this will be one of my New years resolutions.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">It's like a more less personal Live Journal.</span></div>
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