Cilantro / corriander pesto

" Believe it and it will happen"
Hello my lovely readers I am back with another post. This is going to be healthy food recipe which I tried and loved it. It is so easy to make and requires less ingredients. So lets get started.

Ingredients
Cilantro/ corriander leaves - a bunch
garlic - 2 cloves
ginger- 2 tsp
lime juice- 2 tsp
olive oil - 5 tbp or depends on how creamy you need the pesto
chilli flasks- 2 tsp
peanuts- 1/4 cup
salt- to taste

Method
- In a food processor add peanuts, garlic, ginger and chilli flasks and blend it together till the peanuts gets coarse.
- Add lime juice , salt, olive oil and cilantro in the processor and blend together.
- Add olive oil if required. Regularly use a spoon to stir around the blender to make use everything is blending together.
- Taste for salt and heat.
- Transfer into a bowl and use it on the spaghetti. Delicious cilantro pesto is ready to serve.
- Serve it with roasted vegetables or mashed sweet potatoes.

 Enjoy the recipe.

My delivery

" Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud"

Hi everyone I am back after a long gap. I have been super busy with work and mild issues in my pregnancy. And finally free to share my delivery story. I was 39 weeks pregnant and was waiting for the expected delivery date but I didn't know God had other plans. It was 39 weeks and 3 days, I could remember, it was 1 am in night I went to the bathroom. Usually I could not control my bladder, this time it was worst I couldn't even get to the toilet I thought I peed on my pants. But it was not like peeing its like gushing of water which you don't have any control. I tried controlling but no use. The amount of water was more than a pee. Then I went again and again to the bathroom and large amount of water was gushing out of me. At this stage I realized that my water has broken. Then I called the hospital and went in to check whether I had any contractions. I was having mild contraction and they asked me to wait for another day until they induced me into labor to prevent infection. 

I waited 30 hrs still contractions were not close so they induced me with drugs for contractions. Then I started having contraction and my labor went for 4 hrs where I used nitrous gas as pain relief. And finally gave birth to my baby boy with 2nd degree tear.  I became a mother after lot of pain which I did not imagine. One thing is for sure all your pain will disappear just like that when you see your baby for the first time. 

Then 5 days in hospital I was sent home. Now I am 3 months postpartum and enjoying my motherhood. Its was hard for the first month with sleep deprivation , knowing nothing about baby and tired. But once you pass the first month you will get used to everything. Motherhood is such a blessing. Both me and my son are doing good.  

PREGNANCY UPDATE 01

" Everything happens for a reason"

Hi everyone

As you all know from my previous post that I am pregnant.This is my first update on my pregnancy. I am currently 18 weeks pregnant and wanted to share my experience during these past weeks. 

FIRST TRIMESTER:

I think I am the lucky few not to experience morning sickness. I thank God for giving me the gift. I did not not have any symptoms during my first trimester. Thats the reason I found out I was pregnant when I was 9 weeks pregnant. 

SECOND TRIMESTER:

I had few symptoms during my second term. The symptoms I had are

1. Feeling tired all the time

2. Feeling hungry very often

3. Feel sleepy all the time

4. Started eating fried chicken a lot especially KFC

5. I feel sickness during the night after having dinner

Slight belly growth during second trimester

12 week scan meet "Oli" 

All these symptoms are natural and can be dealt easily. I usually eat short portion every 2hrs to cope with my hunger. I liked to sleep all the time and my sweet hubby let me to do it. Sometimes I have indigestion during night time and feel sick when I lie down. So I have to sit for a while to settle the sickness. My stomach started growing a bit and my weight increased by 2kg which is required.  

SUPPLEMENTS USED:

Folic acid: I have been taking folic acid 6 months prior to conception.

APPLICATIONS USED:

I have an iphone and I use the pregnancy application to keep in track with the development. The applications are 

1. My pregnancy

2. Baby bump
3. Prenatal workouts

4. Oh baby!

Weight 

Before: 55Kg

After first trimester: 56Kg

After second trimester: 58kg

See you with another pregnancy update. If you going through pregnancy, keep in mind to enjoy the time with your husband and cherish it. Enjoy the journey to motherhood even though it may have ups and downs, everything is worth it when you see your "precious baby". 


Cheers
PPA

OZSALE HAUL

"If you do not change direction you may end up where you are heading"

Hello everyone

Its has been long time since my last post. This post is going to be about few products I have been loving. I love doing online shopping and I love to buy from Ozsale (www.ozsale.com.au). The products I bought are

Michael Todd eye cream:

This is a Eyeosonic Duo Sonic-Ionic Serum Infusion System infuser and organic eye cream. This is a total eye treatment  which comes with a eye cream and a serum infuser. The cream is 15 ml and feels buttery and light. I apply small amount around my eyes and then spread it with the infuser. The infuser had a steel head and vibrates. This helps the penetration of cream and its so relaxing.

Price AUD 30

2. Maybelline color show in nude.

I have been loving this color which is perfect neutral color.

Price AUD 1.50

3. Maybelline salon manicure.
This is a strengthening nail polish which dries quickly and keeps my nails strong.  
Price AUD 1.50

Cheers
PPA

Great Announcement !!!!

Hi my lovely readers

I am so happy to announce that 
  "I AM PREGNANT"

It has been 9 weeks that I found out I was pregnant. This is going to be a weekly update of my pregnancy. 

On 28.07.14 I took a test in the morning and it came positive. I was so happy and was waiting to tell my husband. I made several notes written by  me that describe my hubby and had the pregnancy stripes in an envelope. Finally he came in the evening  and once I handed over the envelope he did not have a clue what the stripes meant. Then I told him I was pregnant and he was so happy. 

I did not have any symptoms till 9 weeks. I went for the scan at 9 weeks and saw my baby who was so cute and small. I am so thankful to God for blessing with the baby. 

Cheers

PPA

My hubby's birthday

Hi just wanted to share my happy day with you guys. I bought him a chocolate icecream cake. He loved it.

A simple decoration with crepe paper and balloons. 

Cheers

PPA :)

Winter snacks pakoda

Things needed:

Besan flour

Onions

Peanut

Chillies

Ginger

Garlic

Coriander

Curry leaves

Oil for frying

Just follow the pics
Cut all the ingredients into small pieces.

                  

Sieve the besan flour.

      

                           

Add curry leaves.

                     

                 

Now add besan flour to the mixture.

                     

                    

Heat 3 tablespoon of cooking oil and add to the mixture this will cook the flour halfway. Be careful with hot oil.

                       

Add peanuts and mix well. Then heat oil in a pan and just add the mixture into it as small lumps. Take it out when the color changes to golden yellow. 

There you have it a crispy treat for winter.

Cheers

Ppa

Autumn look book

Look  for Autumn

Hello 

Its officially winter in Australia. No more short dresses, sleeveless tops and Capri pants. So I wanted to post a look which I wore in the Autumn and I loved it. This is first series of my look book. Hope you guys like it. I am open to comments and please let me know what you think. 

Russian model Jacket

From SES

Price  AUD 25

Chunky necklace

From ebay

Price AUD 4

Handbag

From pvpsisters

Price AUD 30

Wedges

From Rivers

Price AUD 15

Headband

From Target

Price AUD 3

White embroidery tank top

From Temt

Price AUD 20

Hey India haul

" Be calm , you will have your turn "

Dear all

It has been so long since I made a post. I am sorry I have been so busy. My sweet little sister got married so I went to India spent over a month there came back to Australia and stuck with job. I have been traveling a lot with my hon to many places before winter hits. I have been thinking to sit and write but have been having lot of things going on my mind. You know what I am talking about there is a place in your life you feel nothing and is confused why am I doing this and worry about everything. So finally I sat to post my India haul. I have been doing a lot of shopping in India mostly cosmetics, skin care and jewels. Lets start with the haul.

1. Himalaya neem face wash

I have been wanting to try this for a long time. Its is a very mild face wash and is good for acne prone skin. I have been using it for 2 months now and it is very good. I used to get few pimple now and then but after using this I am preventing acne at the beginning. I love it. 

2. VLCC kajal or eyeliner

         

        

Its is so creamy and can be smudged easily. Its good for Smokey eyes. Its in a lipstick tube and glides smoothly.

3. Lotus lip balm

I am trying this for the first time. Its a bit greasy and makes my lips sticky. But other than that its good. 

          

4. Handmade necklaces

I bought this when I went on a day trip to tea estates. It is so gorgeous and colorful. Its like statement piece. 

               

             

              

Hope you liked my haul

Cheers

PPA

Review of Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume

" Life is not the way you excepted but has its own way "

Hello everyone

This post is going to be the mini review of Marc Jacobs daisy perfume. First of all , I have read awesome reviews about this perfume and thats the reason I bought it even though it was expensive. I bought it in Priceline for AUD89. It was a 125 ml bottle. The packaging was good. Its smells good like a floral scent. Its mild and very refreshing. But the staying power is not good. It did not even last for 5 hrs. Even the Charlie perfume which is cheap lasts whole day. I was excepting a bit more staying capacity. Other than its good. There is nothing uniques about it . There are many affordable perfume which have the same scent and lasts longer than Daisy. I don't know what the fuss is about the perfume.  Maybe the brand name can a reason. I am not a lover of branded products. Quality for the price you pay is my theory. This is my opinion.  

See you all in my next post

Cheers

Ppa :)

CHRISTMAS / BOXING DAY HAUL

"LUCK IS THE DIVIDEND OF SWEAT, THE MORE YOU SWEAT THE LUCKIER YOU WILL GET"

Hello my lovelies

It has been so long that I have contacted you. I was busy with my work and was so tired to post anything. Now I am in my holidays and I am enjoying shopping. So it my Christmas / boxing day haul. 

First I will start by saying its the perfect time in Australia to do shopping. I usually buy handbags, cosmetics and fragrances.

Lets start with 

STRANDBAG HAUL

Strandbag is a place where you can buy quality handbags at a reasonable price. They have sale on the end of December. So I went and grabbed few handbags. I was looking for large and medium handbags.

1. MARIKAI LA TOYA TOTE

Style	Totes
Brand	Marikai
Material	Synthetic
Size	Large
Dimensions	38(H) x 44(W) x 14(D) cm
Features	* Synthetic Material * Secure Zip Closure * Twin Round Shoulder Straps * Internal Pockets

Its a nice big handbag and I love it as it can be used as cabin bag while traveling.

Price: AUD 59

Rate: 5/5

                       

2. ROSETTI TINA BELTED TOTE

Style	Totes
Brand	Rosetti
Material	Synthetic
Size	Medium
Dimensions	28(H) x 35(W) x 11(D) c

Price: AUD 39

Rate: 5/5

Love it. Its a medium size bag.

                         

                     

3.LAURA JONES  TWIN RING TOTE

Style	Totes
Brand	Laura Jones
Material	Synthetic
Size	Medium
Dimensions	22(H) x 40(W) x 16(D) cm
Features	* Synthetic Material * Fashion styling * Twin Twisted Shoulder Straps * Triple Compartment

Price: AUD 29

Rate: 5/5

I love the color, this is my first color handbag. I usually buy black and brown I went out of my comfort and bought I am loving it.

            

4. ROS ANNE MONTANA TOTE

Style	Totes
Brand	Rosetti
Material	Synthetic
Size	Medium
Dimensions	30(H) x 34(W) x 14(D) cm
Features	* Synthetic Material * Twin Round Shoulder Straps * Exterior Pocket

Price: AUD 44

Rate: 4/5

Its a nice handbag. It comes with coin purse and glass case. I liked it. 

                       

PRICELINE HAUL:

I never miss Christmas sale in Priceline they have the great deals in perfumes. If you are  in Australia don't miss the sale. They have great deals. I bought one of perfumes from my wish list. I bought Daisy from Marc Jacobs. It was AUD 89 for 125ml. A bit expensive but its good to buy in sale. 

                          

And others perfumes below they were AUD 29 each. 

                              

                                 

                                     

Jessica Simpson Fancy love. 

                                     

And to top it all I bought Oakley sunnies it was 120 AUD. Loving my first brand sunglasses.

             

                             

Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and the shopping too.

See you soon on my next post.

Next post

OZSALE HAUL...........

Cheers

PPA

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