Lemon tart...

I love cooking and trying out new recipes...here is one of of a dessert that I really love!!!

Ingredients

1 large meyer lemon cut into 8 pieces

1 1/2 cup superfine suger

1 stick butter

1 tsp vanilla         

4 eggs

your favorite tart shell

Method

Put all ingredients (except tart shell) into a blender and whirl like crazy!

Pour into tart shell.

Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees (watch that the top does not burn).

Source: http://food52.com/recipes/1374_lazy_marys_lemon_tart

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/27824/baked+lemon+tart

Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when you only have one idea...

How to define the word idea…To me; it can simply be defined as a though that is conceived in the mind. We all conceive ideas more or less on a daily basis. It depends on the situation we find ourselves in. Generally; the need for an idea arises when we need or want something that is deemed important to us. This is obviously how numerous things came to life. We can take for example technological appliances: cellphones, microwaves, fridges and so on. Of course; it is not only limited to that. An idea can be conceived for other purposes such as personal or professional ones.

http://sbrownehr.com/got-an-idea/

Having one idea is great. You or someone else needs something; you think about how it would be possible to satisfy that need; and an idea is conceived. However by having one idea; you take a risk of not seeing it through. For one reason; something might get in the way of the achievement of your idea and ruin everything. In order to avoid those types of situations it is always good to have a plan B. It is referred to as a backup plan. When plan A fails; you are left with nothing but your disappointment because it did not work out. In some situations it can even cost more than that. By having a backup plan (even 3 or 4) you have peace of mind; at least you know that at least one will pull through. Having only one idea is definitely dangerous…

http://www.colourbox.com/image/magnifying-glass-plan-b-image-4159171

Gabonese recipe...

I fell in love with the following recipe.It is so scrumptious!!! It is a recipe from my country Gabon...It is amazing. Give it a try...

Ingredients

2 onions, finely chopped 2 hot chillies (typically Scotch bonnets), finely chopped 25 okra pods, trimmed and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Maggi cubes (or fish bouillon cubes) 500g smoked and dried fish, rinsed and broken into pieces salt, to taste oil for frying

http://mypearlproject.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/dongo-dongo-with-baton-de-manioc-gabon/

Method: 

Add about 4 tbsp oil to a large pot. Add the onions and garlic and fry for about 4 minutes, or until just soft. Add the fish pieces and pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer then cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes. At this point, crumble in the bouillon cubes and add the okra and chillies. Top up the water until all the ingredients are just covered. Cover and continue cooking over low heat until the fish and okra are tender and the sauce is thick (about 30 minutes). Serve hot with fufu.

Source: http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch-recipe.php?rid=misc-dongo-dongo-gabonnaise

Have you figured out the second head fake?

The concept of head fake was brought up by Randy Pausch; a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was asked to do a last lecture at the university before he died. The lecture was on the concept of achieving your childhood dreams and included the concept of head fake.

The “head fake” is learning something indirectly or through an indirect message. He said so himself in his speech: "Most of what we learn, we learn indirectly (by head fake) and "The best way to head fake someone in education, is to have them learn something while they think they are learning something else"   

http://www.lyved.com/success/5-myths-about-achieving-your-dreams-and-goals/

There is an important point to the concept of head fake. It is about how you live your life. If you live it the right way then something good will happen to you. The karma will make your dreams come true. Through this; it is important to understand that we should not only do good deeds hopefully to make our dreams come true. We must live good lives to the fullest. By doing so; only positive things will come your way and your will reach your dreams even indirectly. 

http://www.lyved.com/success/5-myths-about-achieving-your-dreams-and-goals/

Source: http://leozetteroode.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/have-you-figured-out-the-second-head-fake/

Top 10 places to visit in Cape Town

Cape Town is a really beautiful city. There a re so many places to visit ; so many things to do. Here is a list of the top 10 places to visit in Cape Town:

1. Dine and shop at the V & A Waterfront and mingle with the Capetonians. Take a look at the best designer brands in Cape Town or buy some handmade South African crafts, then take a break and sip a cold drink in one of the sidewalk bars. 

2. Go on tour in the Cape winelands and experience true South African hospitality in one of the wine farms in this area. Do not miss to try the special Cape creation, the pinotage wines. 

http://www.roseweb.co.za/news/rose-and-wine-tour-to-the-cape/attachment/cape-winelands/

3. Watch the sunset over the ocean. The sunsets from Dolphin Beach in Blouberg give also an opportunity to take in the awesome views towards Table Mountain and the City Bowl. Click for more great sunset pictures. 

4. Swim with the African penguins at the turquoise lagoon of Boulders Beach in Simonstown or enjoy a stroll along the Indian Ocean and browse through the many antique shops in Kalk Bay. 

5. Take in the gorgeous view over Table Bay from top of the most popular Cape Town attraction, the Table Mountain . Especially recommended early morning to see the sun rise over the bay. Stunning. 

http://dumirocks.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/what-table-mountain-new-7-wonder-of-nature/

6. Relax in a café in Camps Bay and watching the locals. The sun sets spectacularly over the Atlantic. This wonderful setting at the foot of the Twelve Apostels mountain range makes Camps Bay a firm favorite not only with tourists. 

7. Visit the Gold of Africa museum or any of the other unique museums in Cape Town , like the South African National Gallery or the South African Museum with its natural history collection and adjoining Planetarium. 

8. Learn about South Africa’s history on Robben Island. Make sure to visit the exhibition at the ferry terminal before going to the island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for many years. 

http://www.places.co.za/cgi-bin/places/photos/photos.cgi?ac=dsp&sq=10&nm=Western+Cape&lsq=14

9. Enjoy superb seafood in Hout Bay . Visit this seaside village with its picturesque harbour at the northern end of the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive or check out this side of the Peninsula by boat and take a trip to Seal Island. 

10. Take a stroll or hike in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens . Enjoy the colourful daisy fields in spring time i.e.September/October or see the many different kinds of fynbos and proteas in bloom in November.

Source: http://www.expatcapetown.com/cape-town-attractions.html

I am...

First of all I want to say that I am a child of God. I know that he put me on this earth for a reason. There is a mission that I need to complete; a dream that I need to accomplish.

I am a Public Relations graduate. I have completed my National Diploma in the Public Relations field. I was not easy; but despite the obstacles I carried on and was able to get my diploma.

I am proud of myself. I have recently celebrated my birthday. It is a time where you particularly realize how time flies by. You realize what you have accomplished so far. Of course there is still a lot to do; but you know that you have the motivation to do so.  I have struggled on a professional; personal and academic level; but here I am now. If I did it once; I can do it again.

I am unique. There are millions of people around the world. But in spite of this fact; nobody has the same face as me; nobody talks the way I do; nobody smiles the way I do. No two people are the same even people from the same family. I am blessed to be the way I am. It is not about having a huge ego but it is about loving myself because if I don’t appreciate who I am; who will?

I am ambitious. There are a lot of things that I want to accomplish in my life; whether on a professional or personal level. I would like to use my Public Relations experience to help people; to give back to them. There are so many things I want to do and so many places I want to go to in order to accomplish this.

I am a scatterbrain person. My mind is all over the place. Most of the times; I leave the keys outside the door; I forget to turn off the hob; I don’t remember if I closed the door or not; I constantly forget where I put my keys. It happens all the time…But I guess I am used to it by now.

I am loving. I love spreading joy and laughter around me. I think it is the best medicine.

Well; this is me (in a nutshell)

Still waters run deep...

When a woman is in love; everything is so pretty. She has butterflies in her stomach; the sky is always blue and birds are always singing. She is ready to do anything for the one she loves: cook; clean; wash dishes; do the laundry; accept every whim that he makes just because he makes that cute face when he asks for something so normally irrational. Since she is this calm; attentive and caring girl; she does it anyway even though she knows that she should not. Even when he acts badly; she keeps silent. But beware; as people say: "still waters run deep". 

http://www.123rf.com/photo_10130909_caring-woman-check-the-temperature-of-her-sick-boyfriend-with-a-thermometer-against-white-background.html

 A woman is so nurturing; caring and loving; but beware as much as she can be this sweet angel; she can be this horrible monster (if you push her of course). When a woman is fed up; she is not willing to put up with those whims and bad actions towards her anymore. Suddenly; she stops doing what she used to because she knows it is not worth it. She will be bitter; will make him upset; will not attend his every need, will not be fooled anymore and will make his life a nightmare.

http://madamenoire.com/182946/true-life-the-revenge-was-sweet-or-sour/

It is important for guys to treat their ladies right; as it will permit them to always have this sweet angel by their sides…