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These crispy bhajias are also called Maru’s bhajia. Maru is the name of a restaurant in Nairobi and Wembley and they make these crispy potato bhajias which once you eat them – you never stop talking about them. These bhajias taste much nicer than the huge doughy bhajias you see … Continue reading
These quesadillas are easy to make and perfect for when you want to eat something spicy but simple. Ingredients for 4 servings: 8 tortilla wraps 2 tbls sunflower oil 2 cans ( 2X240 grams) of red kidney beans 1 cup of pasatta 2 red pepper chopped in cubes 2-3 cloves … Continue reading
Before roads were created and shoes were produced, humans have been running in the most comfortable and safest manner possible. There are three ways to land when running, on the Forefoot, the Midfoot or the Heel Studies show that forefoot or mid foot striking can alleviate injuries such as repetitive … Continue reading
Years ago when on a business trip to Kenya – I was taken by the British High Commission in Nairobi, to see a vegetable packing plant where the Kenyan ladies were packing these freshly picked green beans, baby corn and mange tout for UK stores like Sainsbury’s, Asda and Tesco. … Continue reading
Change is an evitable process we all have to go through. Sometimes we chose to make changes, starting new jobs, changing careers, new relationships, moving home. At other times in our life we have to adapt ourselves to a changing environment, for example, redundancies, divorces and illnesses. As humans are … Continue reading
This week, Jagruti Dhanecha presents her new recipe on City Connect. Nan Khatai (Nan-khat-aa-ee) eggless biscuits originate from South Asia. They are extremley popular in India and Pakistan. Light, slightly crispy and nutty flavoured cookies; they just melt in your mouth and they are perfect with your tea or coffee. Delicate enough … Continue reading
Different martial arts teach and instill different postures that have been designed to offer the ideal position(s) to best use attack and defend actions for that specific style. Although what works for Aikido is so substantially different from Kickboxing or Wing Chun they all make sense when you apply the … Continue reading
Commercial real estate investing (CRE investing) has become accessible to the average investor only recently, and it is hot right now as an essential element of any investor’s diverse portfolio. Find out how you can invest in commercial property using virtual platforms, often with as little as a $500 initial … Continue reading
To decorate a birthday party can be a bit stressful especially if you’ve never done it before. Therefore, what you need to do is choosing a theme on how to decorate perfectly for your party. If you’re going to be having your party at an outdoor venue, then make sure … Continue reading
Network marketing is the way that visually those running small businesses or even bigger businesses market their products through a sales representative. These however do not require huge sums of money to be running. As a company you only need the sales representative, you can then recruit others to sell … Continue reading
The most important day of marriage is the honeymoon period. As newlyweds, you deserve the best places in the world for your honeymoon. Get to enjoy your time with each other as you celebrate your marriage at one of the best places in the world. Bora Bora The view is … Continue reading
Penne pasta baked in a spicy tomato sauce with a delicious cheesy topping. Ingredients: Pasta: 240 grams / 8 oz uncooked pasta penne 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 litres Water Arrabbiata Sauce: 60 grams / 2 oz pre cooked sweet corn kernels 60 grams / 2 oz … Continue reading
Think ‘Italy’ and you are instantly your mind is flooded with images of well dressed Italians, the Collosseum, the gondola and of course – pasta! What are the reasons that make Italian cuisine so popular and acceptable worldwide – the liberal use of olive oil? the freshly plucked tomatoes? the … Continue reading
Flour is simply grain or seeds that are finely ground. Some flour is “whole grain,” which simply means that the entire grain is ground, including the outer hull or bran and the inner germ, which is the tiny shoot that grows out of the seed when it is planted. Other flour, which is … Continue reading
When a Savile Row tailor visits NYC, it’s part of a continuous cycle. I bring a good selection of cloth samples with me, which includes the basics of everything you’d want- classic worsteds, tweeds, lightweights etc. New customers are consulted on their requirements and have their first measuring, so I … Continue reading
Fancy a breakfast that is high in protein but also tasty? Well try this overnight muesli breakfast. This has become a favourite with my family! It’s ideal for people who are always in a rush and like to have breakfast on the go. Just prepare this overnight in a plastic … Continue reading
How do you feel when you look in the mirror each morning? Do you like what you see? What does your skin look like… how does it feel? My aim is to help you ladies out there to feel confident within your skin. So many magazines promote all sorts of … Continue reading
My last recipe was for crispy potato bhajias. If you are planning on entertaining and want to make bhajias as starters, it’s always nice to make a variety of bhajias. This recipe is for different variety of bhajia. The onion bhajis or bhajias you get in the supermarkets are very different to … Continue reading
This is something I don’t get to cut on a regular basis – a classic morning suit. This is got to do with people dressing down at weddings to a certain degree, and the increased availability and quality of formal hire. Formal hire is a perfectly understandable option, still, you should … Continue reading
Paneer (a fresh cheese) is the most commonly used cheese used in traditional South Asian cuisines. It is of Indian origin dating back to 3000 BC and is described in the old Sanskrit texts (The Vedas). It is widespread in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh; countries with a high portion … Continue reading