Saturday, October 3, 2009

New York Minute


I have to be honest, New York is a city that I love and hate. Love because it exudes energy that is incomparable to rest of the cities in the world and hate because it's too crowded. Nontheless, it's still beautiful...

Friday, October 2, 2009

You Have To Love: Alexa Chung


This British "It Girl" has such an impeccable sense of style. She is totally popping up at numerous New York parties and on the Best Dress List in fashion magazines.











Berlin Fashion 101

When it comes to great sense of style, it's not only in LA, Milan o New york where people know how to work it. In fact, in Berlinians has their way too. Check out how stylish they are...





 

Eggplant and Mozzarella Panini

Planning for a weekend get away? say a nice picnic maybe? then why not pack a really tasty sandwich, panini that is.




Eggplant and Mozzarella Panini

(makes 4 sandwiches)


Ingredients:
* olive oil
1 eggplant (cut into 1/4 inch slices)
1 cup marinara sauce
8 slices bread
8 slices of mozzarella

Directions:
1. Saute the eggplant in oil in a pan in batches.
2. Spread the marinara sauce over one side of each slice of bread.
3. Place a slice of mozzarella on each slice of bread.
4. Place the eggplant on half of the slices of bread and top with the other half.
5. Lightly brush the bread with olive oil and grill until golden brown and the cheese has melted.


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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Hong Kong Street Style
















We, Asians, are definitely uber stylish!

The Mom Shorts


It doesn't look too bad right? When worn right, it gives such a laid back sexy look!


Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake)


Tired of the same old classic American pancakes? Why not go for Japanese? This easy to prepare this looks as good as it taste!




Okonomiyaki

(makes 14 serving pancake)


Ingredients:
1 cup flour (I used whole wheat flour)
3/4 cup dashi (or water)
1 egg
1/4 of a cabbage (shredded)
1 carrot (grated)
1 zucchini (grated)
1 green onion (chopped)
3 slices bacon
okonomiyaki sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
mayonnaise
green onion (chopped)

Directions:
1. Mix the flour, dashi, egg, cabbage, carrot and zucchini in a large bowl.
2. Heat some oil in pan.
3. Pour in mixture and top with the bacon slices.
4. Cook on medium heat until golden brown on both sides, about 5-15 minutes per side.
5. Top with okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise and green onion and slice.


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