A-life-less-ordinary

Apr 29, 2010

♡ ♡ ♡ the Baby set i'm MADLY in love with ♡ ♡ ♡

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oh dear oh dear oh dear im in LOVE with this GRACO Rittenhouse line

it's just soooo classic..but *gulp* the crib itself costs like IDR. 2.500.000, the stroller is around IDR 2.000.000..but lovely eh?

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you're all outta my league for the meantime

An asshole said a couple of things that really hurt, things that i can never imagine anyone ever say.But the point is when someone says something to u that hurts like hell, it gets u goin'
why does it hurt?
was i offended?
or was it just a wake up call?
MAYBE in my case its a wake up call..but i was never asleep. just sortta livin' in my own fantasy world in which i wanted everything to look bright n lovely
when its not
it's a RUT
maybe i'll take these 7 months to njoy my RUT. to think about the harsh words said. Maybe it's a time to wake up! ive been waking up to smell the coffee forever n now that there aint no mo coffee
this is how it feels. Raw
i dont know how long im gonna shut myself out. Maybe it'll last a month, or 2 or maybe 7.
but for the meantime..i am.
No fucking social medias/ no fucking blackberry
its not broken. it works fine!
i have right next to me..but like i said im taking a looooong break. My blog isn't a fuckin social media!
this is my notebook..these r my notes n my reminders to reality
It sucks i know..what i do usually makes no sense to others..it doesnt even make sense to me.
But when someone hurts u this deep, n says stuff that harsh
u change and u shut urself out
Startle a snail or a turtle n it will just make them hide in their shells longer

Apr 28, 2010

oh dear! the half "high" face again x(

shopping and tweeting me love

Things to cook this weekend!

FALAFELS!!
1 cup dried chickpeas
1/2 large onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper
4 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon baking powder
4-6 tablespoons flour
Soybean or vegetable oil for frying
Chopped tomato for garnish
Diced onion for garnish
Diced green bell pepper for garnish
Tahina sauce
Pita bread

1. Put the chickpeas in a large bowl and add enough cold water to cover them by at least 2 inches. Let soak overnight, then drain. Or use canned chickpeas, drained.

2. Place the drained, uncooked chickpeas and the onions in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the parsley, cilantro, salt, hot pepper, garlic, and cumin. Process until blended but not pureed.

3. Sprinkle in the baking powder and 4 tablespoons of the flour, and pulse. You want to add enough bulgur or flour so that the dough forms a small ball and no longer sticks to your hands. Turn into a bowl and refrigerate, covered, for several hours.

4. Form the chickpea mixture into balls about the size of walnuts, or use a falafel scoop, available in Middle-Eastern markets.

5. Heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees in a deep pot or wok and fry 1 ball to test. If it falls apart, add a little flour. Then fry about 6 balls at once for a few minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Stuff half a pita with falafel balls, chopped tomatoes, onion, green pepper, and pickled turnips. Drizzle with tahina thinned with water.

NOTE: Egyptians omit the cilantro and substitute fava beans for the chickpeas.

Joan Nathan shares her tips with Epicurious:
• Tahina (also called tahini) is an oily paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is available in Middle Eastern markets and at www.ethnicgrocer.com.

• To garnish your falafel in true Israeli style, try adding one or several of the following condiments: harissa hot sauce, pickled turnip (both also available at www.ethnicgrocer.com), mango amba (pickle), or sauerkraut.

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LENTIL SOUP--SHURBAH AADAS

2	cups brown lentils

8	cups chicken broth (preferably homemade)

1	large onion, grated

2	teaspoons freshly ground cumin seeds

	Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2	tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2	cups olive oil or olive pomace oil

1	large Arabic flatbread or pita bread, cut into 1/2-inch squares

	Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

1. Wash the lentils under cold running water picking out any stones. Bring the broth to a boil in a large saucepan and add the lentils and onion. When the broth returns to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Do not stir.
2. Pass the lentils and broth through a food mill. Add the cumin and season with salt and pepper. Return the soup to the saucepan and stir. Taste to check the seasoning. Stir in the lemon juice and heat until the soup starts to bubble slightly. Taste again to check the seasoning and add whatever it needs.
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil for frying to 375 degrees F in a medium-size saucepan or skillet. Fry the pieces of bread until golden, about 1 minute. Serve the soup with the fried croutons of Arabic bread and extra virgin olive oil passed at the table.