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Thai roasted chili dip

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 00:17:00 +0000

Tons of flavors in this chili dip! It taste equally sweet and salty, with underlying heat. It is not meant to be extremely hot. It gets along perfectly and always served together with sticky rice and pork cracklings.

Prep Time 30-60 mins / Serves 4-6

Ingredients:
A kilo Anaheim Chiles
8-10 whole shallots
20 cloves of garlic
4-5 cherry tomatoes
Fish Sauce to taste (approximately 4 tbsp). Use soy sauce to make vegan
Palm Sugar to taste (approximately 2 tbsp)
Coarsely-chopped cilantro for garnish.

Directions:
1. Char Grill chili, garlic, shallot, tomatoes until soft. Set aside.
2. Peel off all skin and discard, shred into strips
3. Pound shallots and garlic in mortar then add tomatoes and chili. Keep pounding until the chili starts to become stringy. .
3. Season with fish sauce (or soy source) and palm sugar.
Ready to serve.

Tips
- Remove chili seed if you don't like spicy taste.

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Quote of the day

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 01:26:00 +0000

Creative minds are always busy as they are full of inspiration. If your mind is going crazy and messy, then you might have many ideas to give.

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Easter Table decor

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 02:09:00 +0000

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE! With love from our Easter Bunny!

-->Shop Bunny bag: http://on.fb.me/1N02UdG

Here is super easy and inexpensive Easter Table Decor Idea.

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Christmas in the O.R.

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 04:59:00 +0000

As some of you might know…

I had a laparoscopic surgery (keyhole surgery) on Christmas morning to remove ovarian cysts. When I woke up the next day to find myself the recipient of so much love (via the likes and comments on my Facebook page), it made me realize there is so much kindness in the world. I just wanted to say that I'm very grateful for all your support.

Special thanks go to:

My mother, who has been taking very good care of me since the day I was born;

My family, for all your caring and support;

My big brother, words cannot convey how lucky I am to be your little sister;

To Sao, for thinking of me and for the oh-so-lovely roses;

To Ben, for the หอยทอดกร๊อบกรอบ from Central Embassy, which was so yummy I can’t stop thinking about it :P;

To my sweet little nieces who go out of their way to cheer me up, you’re just beautiful souls;

To everyone who has helped me through this difficult time, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

In an effort to pay back a little of the outpouring of support I’ve received, I thought I’d make a few notes about my experience in order to better prepare anyone else who is about to undergo this kind of surgery.

1. Prepare yourself.

- Have the fridge and freezer fully stocked.

Be open about your surgery to friends and family; line up people who can help during your recovery – you will find an outpouring of love. Say yes to everyone who offers to bring you food. It’s hard enough to sit up, not to mention cooking!

- Wash your hair a day before surgery because after that you can’t have a shower for at least a week in order to keep the stitches dry. Even then you might not be able to lift your arms or move your body as easily as you would like.

- Tie back any loose hair because one of the most common side effects of anesthesia is nausea and vomiting, and you really, really don’t want to puke on your own hair. Yuk!

2. You are not alone.
Ovarian cysts are common. It is estimated that nearly all women who still have periods, and about one in five who have been through the menopause, will have one or more ovarian cysts.

I had endometriomal cysts (also known as chocolate cysts) in both my ovaries: a cyst of 7cm diameter on the right and about 3cm diameter on the left. They were discovered in me about five years ago and were causing me severe period pain and mood swings.

3. Anxiety, fear and high levels of stress.

If your surgical nurse offers you anti-anxiety medications, I recommend you take it. (One valium prescribed) It’ll take the edge off. Honestly, I asked for one the day before, but the nurse only gave me the morning they wheeled me into the OR.

4. Surgery is a major trauma for your body, don’t be fooled.

After my surgery, my doctor said it only needed three days’ recovery, which could be done as an outpatient. I’m glad I stayed in hospital for the three days. There were tears running down my face on the second day from soreness and sharp pains: the worst PMS of my life! I thought I was having a heart attack. My abs were very sore and to get up I had to roll on my side and use my arm to push myself vertical. I felt fine after three or four days … not much pain, but sore when I tried to bend over, reach for something or sleep on my side. Everyone is different … I would take up to two weeks if you can.

5. CO2 gas is evil.

They pumped me with some gas to lift the skin up so they could see the organs. My doctor told me exactly where I was going to feel the pain and she was right on. My throat hurt for three days from being intubated (they stick a tube down your throat) and a lot of pain in my shoulders, neck and everywhere else from the air they pumped me up with. That pain lasted for approximately one week. Do some deep breathing if you can, that is helpful with the gas. I also would recommend bringing lip balm and cough drops or something to help with a dry mouth because my lips and throat were very sore.

6. Get up and move with attitude

It's been pretty well proven that patients who are optimistic about their recovery recover quickly than those who are pessimistic or apathetic. You will heal faster and get rid of gas quicker if you have a positive attitude. Walk as much as you can, even though it's painful – expect to be very short of breath. For example, the fourth day after my surgery, I did a few laps of my house, and I gradually increased that as I started feeling better. My stitches were taken out after one week, but there is still a lot of healing to be done internally. I've found gentle stretching and walking around as much as possible (slowly and with assistance) to be beneficial.

7. Digestive problems

Your meds will constipate you and hurt your stomach. Eat as much fruit, vegetables and fiber as you can; hold back on the wheat and meat. Definitely stick to a healthy diet. Try prune juice, orange juice, or another liquid source of fiber; oat bran makes a delicious warm breakfast cereal and bran muffins are always good. Fresh tamarind is an excellent remedy for constipation. Be sure to drink plenty of water and hot fluids, which will flush out all the stuff they pumped into you during surgery.

8. Pillows for Peace

I was extremely fatigued. My legs cramped from lying face up because I can’t lie on my side for a month. So make sure you are very nice to yourself, cry when you need to let it out. I also have several pillows of different sizes and firmness. You will be in bed a lot, and it’s hard to turn to your side. If you prop up a little nest out of pillows on either side of you, you can kind of turn sideways on your back and it's like sleeping on your side – but you're still on your back. My niece gave me a small pig bolster pillow that I could press on my incision to lessen the pain every time I laughed, coughed or sneezed. A heating pad is useful too: put it on where it hurts.

9. Swelling

There is definitely some swelly belly around the incision sites. They hurt! I suggest maxi dresses, loose robes or bedshirts (no elastic) and granny panties. They are so comfy and they don’t pinch around the waist.

10. Lots of movies.
I was prepared to read a stack of nice books. But the surgery and the meds make me loopy and I had the worst attention span ever! All I could do was watch junk movies and fall asleep. It’s very painful to laugh so no comedies. After two weeks, the icky feeling starts to disappear and I got back to reading and writing little by little.

11. Sleep and rest.

My doctor said it takes a good two to three months to heal internally, so don't stress your body during that time: no heavy lifting, no heavy housework and no extreme exercises. I can’t practice yoga for at least six weeks after surgery.

Listen to your body. Seriously, don't let anyone tell you you're recovering too slowly – it’s better by far to have a slow recovery than to do more damage to your body by trying to do too much too soon.

Finally, I’d like to wish the best of luck to all of you who have had this surgery or are going to have it. It would be great if everyone put in their two cents’ worth so we can all benefit from a range of experiences. I hope yours was more fun than mine. This has been a truly grueling and challenging time.

Thanks again to everyone for all your help, information, friendship, and especially the love.

Good luck

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P.S. it's december 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 01:07:00 +0000

Easy vegan Avocado pesto pasta recipe from chefchloe.com

It's time to put up X'mas decor

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Quote of the day: Faith

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 02:33:00 +0000

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Style Canvas: find a perfect sofa

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:45:00 +0000

Question

Can you help us find a sofa we can agree on?

My husband and I just bought our first home. The living room is white and is open to the kitchen. We are going for a modern style and like to entertain friends at home.

Styling advice

If you spend a lot of time in the living room, I recommend a flexible sofa with deep seating for a comfortable stylish look. This design is accessible and easily personalised.

Here are some sofas we love:

Timber shelves create a lounge with storage for books, beverages or decorative displays.

By King Furniture

Optional pockets on the arms and backs can be accessorised with practical items such as swivel tables.

Pockets are also useful for neatly storing remote controls, magazines and electronic devices.
By King Furniture

A slim structure and deep seat cushions for a more elegant look.

By Space

A flat, minimal design, with a spacious chaise for exquisite comfort.
By Domayne

Designer tips:

#Tip 1:
Choose a sofa that’s long enough for a nap in case your friends stay over.
#Tip 2:
Choose flexible armrests that can be moved from left to right or removed entirely.
#Tip 3:
Look for optional accessories on the arms and backs for convenient storage such as tables or pockets.
#Tip 4:
If the budget allows, think about integrated control technology for relaxation at your fingertips.
#Tip 5:
Cut a paper template the size of the sofa you have your eye on, place it on the floor, and see how it looks before you buy.
#Tip 6:
Large, flat arms provide optional seating for guests to join the conversation if the sofa is full.
#Tip 7:
Many modern sofas are too low to be practical. When a woman sits down on a low sofa, she has trouble keeping her legs together. And older people may have trouble getting up. The absolute minimum seat height is 600mm (20”).
#Tip 8:
In a room with a high ceiling, go for a high-backed sofa that’s proportionate to the room.
#Tip 9:
Avoid big patterns or trendy colours for large upholstered pieces. Leave any hot colours and pattern to throw pillows, which can be easily changed if you want to update the look and feel of the room.
#Tip 10:
Tufting details might look elegant but they collect crumbs, so avoid them unless you never eat on the couch.

Have a question about styling? Send us yours with a photo or two attached (questions with photos get answered first).

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Freebie-Facebook Cover Template.

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:00:00 +0000

Today’s freebie is a Facebook Timeline Cover Template.

Free Photoshop PSD template for a fresh new look for Facebook Timeline cover photos. Download here

Studio Suki’s Tip: Don’t own Photoshop? Here's free online image editors:

Pixlr can be used to open and edit PSD files.

Gimp is another excellent free alternative to Photoshop.

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9-day vegan challenge - Day 9

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 07:19:00 +0000

Vegetarian festival: 24 September - 02 October 2014.
Who’s taking the 9-day vegetarian challenge with us?
A vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making.

Super easy four-ingredient ice cream

… and no ice cream maker needed

My idea of a balanced diet is to eat healthy food and then a bowl of ice cream.

Day 9: on the last day of the challenge, give yourself a treat with this super easy, stress-free homemade ice cream.

Just use whatever frozen or fresh fruit you have around the house.

Strawberry coconut ice cream

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup of strawberries (fresh or frozen)

300 ml. of coconut milk

1/2 cup of honey (or more – adjust to taste)

1 vanilla pod

Directions:

Tip all the ingredients into your blender and blend. Pour mixture into popsicle molds, filling 2/3 of the way.

Freeze for 30 minutes, insert sticks, and continue to chill until the ice cream is fully frozen. It should take around two hours.

Guaranteed to make you smile!

Enjoy!

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9-day vegan challenge - Day 8

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 02:01:00 +0000

Vegetarian festival: 24 September - 02 October 2014.

Who’s taking the 9-day vegetarian challenge with us? A vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making.

Day 8: I love air-fried tofu. It is so quick to make and it doesn't dry out the way it does in an oven; it's crispy on the outside and moist on the inside - just the way it should be.

Cut a packet of tofu into big squares, spray or dribble some oil on top, bake for 10-12 mins @ 180C. and serve with sweet chilli sauce and crushed peanuts. Would recommend Philips Airfryer to everyone.

Join the community and get more Philips Airfryer recipes

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9-day vegan challenge - Day 7

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 01:34:00 +0000

Vegetarian festival: 24 September - 02 October 2014.
Who’s taking the 9-day vegetarian challenge with us?
A vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making.

Day 7: Thai style salad (Larb with vermicelli noodles)

This is such a healthy, fragrant salad, you'll actually feel healthier after eating it.

Prep Time 10 mins / Serves 2

Ingredients

1. 2 cups. soya granules (textured soy protein - โปรตีนเกษตรเม็ดเล็ก) or firm tofu, finely chopped

2. 2 cups of vermicelli noodles (soaked in water until soft)

3. 2 large peeled garlic cloves, finely sliced

4. 1 bunch of spring onions (scallions), finely chopped

5. dried chili powder

6. 1 tbsp. vegetable oil

7. 3 tbsp. bell peppers (diced)

8. 4 tbsp. of fresh lime juice

9. 3 tbsp. of soy sauce

10. 1 bunch of mint leaves

11. 1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind

12. 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

13. 1/3 cup fresh coriander leaves

14. 2 tbsp. roasted rice powder

15. ½-1 tsp. of sugar

-Soak soya granules in water for 5 minutes or until soft. Squeeze the granules thoroughly, retain them and discard the drained water.

- Heat half the oil in a pot over medium heat until just smoking. Add the soya granules and vermicelli noodles and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with soy sauce, sugar, lime juice and chilli powder until well combined.

- Add red onion, coriander, spring onions, grated lime rind, bell peppers and mint. (Keep a few leaves for garnish.) Toss gently.

-Serving suggestion.Garnish with remaining mint. Sprinkle with roasted rice powder and serve with fresh vegetables.

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9-day vegan challenge - Day-6

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 03:43:00 +0000

Vegetarian festival: 24 September - 02 October 2014

Who's taking the 9-day vegetarian challenge with us?

A vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making.

Day 6: Baked pineapple rice (Khao Aob Sub Pa Rod)

Whenever I have a slightly over-ripe pineapple, I turn it into a wonderful dish: stir-fried pineapple rice baked in a freshly carved pineapple bowl – it’s a work of art!

For one to two people

Cooking time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients

1. 2 cups of cooked rice

2. 1 whole pineapple

3. 100 g of diced pineapple

4. 100 g of peas

5. 50 g of fried cashew nuts

6. 50 g. unsalted butter

7. 1 tbsp. garlic (minced)

8. 1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce

9. 1 tbsp. sugar

10. 1/5 tsp. pepper

11. 3 tbsp. onion

12. 3 tbsp. bell peppers (diced)

- Take the pineapple, cut the top off, scoop out the flesh and dice.

- Heat a wok and stir fry butter and onion. Add pineapple pieces; fry until cooked well. Gradually add bell peppers, rice and peas, then season with soy sauce, sugar, and pepper.

- When finished, spoon the fried rice into the pineapple shell. Then, bake at 180 degrees for 10 minutes.

- Dress with fried cashew nuts and serve.

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9-day vegan challenge - Day-5

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 01:36:00 +0000

Vegetarian festival: 24 September - 02 October 2014

Who's taking the 9-day vegetarian challenge with us?

A vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making.

Day 5: Crispy Noodle with Mushroom gravy (Rad Na Hed Hom)

It is another delicious dish by switching from meat to mushroom and vegetable. It's still delicious as the original taste.

For 1-2 person

Cooking time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients
1. 1-2 serving of ready-made crispy noodles

2. 1 tbsp. of garlic (smashed)
3. 5-6 dried shiitake mushrooms (soak mushroom for 2-3 hours and discard the stems)
4. 1 tbsp. soya bean paste
5. 2 tsp. soy sauce

6. 1 tsp. sugar
7. 1-2 tbsp. tapioca flour
8. 2 cups of vegetable stock or water

9. Use your own mix of cut vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and kale

9. 1 cup of diced firm tofu

9. 1 egg lightly beaten (optional)

- Heat oil in a wok, add garlic, stir-fry for 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms: stir-fry for 2 mins and add vegetable stock. When the broth comes to a boil, lower to a simmer and add vegetables. Stew for 5-10 minutes.

- Pour in the egg and quickly stir 2-3 times.

- Dissolve tapioca flour with 2 tbsp. of water and add in the wok. Thicken the gravy to desired consistency.

- Season with soy sauce, soya bean paste, and sugar.

- Serving suggestion. Ladle hot gravy on top of crispy noodle, then sprinkle coriander, pepper, drizzle with sesame oil and pickled chillies to taste.

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9-day vegan challenge - Day-4

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 02:29:00 +0000

Vegetarian festival: 24 September - 02 October 2014
Who's taking the 9-day vegetarian challenge with us?
A vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making.

Day 4: Healthy omelette crepe
This recipe for a lacy thin crepe—filled with tofu and fresh herbs. Eat well, and enjoy the taste sensations this weekend!

Serve 1, prep 15 mins, cook 10 mins
Ingredients
1 egg
1/4 cups water
pinch of salt and pepper
vegetable oil

Filling
1 cup tofu
1 cup beansprouts
1/2 cup onion, sliced
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 bunch spring onions (scallions), chopped
Mint, basil and coriander leaves, to serve

Sweet and sour sauce
1/3 cup vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp water
3 tbsp caster sugar
1 long fresh red chilli, halved, deseeded, finely chopped
2-3 tbsp of sliced cucumber
1 bunch spring onions (scallions), finely chopped

To make the sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves. Just before serving, pour the sauce over the vegetables and sprinkle with chopped coriander.

Instructions
-Blanch the beansprouts in boiling water.
-In a frying pan, heat just enough oil to cover the pan (tip off excess). Stir-fry the onion and tofu for a couple of minutes until golden. Set aside.
-In a large bowl, whisk eggs and water until well combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
-Pour a cup full of egg mixture into the pan. Swirl the pan so that the mixture spreads thinly. When the egg begins to crisp around the edge, add a spoonful of beansprouts, tofu and onion.

-Fold one half of the crepe over the ingredients and slip onto serving plate. Serve with fresh herbs and the sweet and sour sauce to taste.

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9-day vegan challenge - Day 3

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 01:50:00 +0000

Vegetarian festival: 24 September - 02 October 2014
Who's taking the 9-day vegetarian challenge with us?
A vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making.

Day 3: Noodle rolls (Kuay-Tiew-Lord)

Thai-style noodle rolls are super easy and quick to make!

Prep Time 30 mins / Serves 2

Ingredients

1. Rice paper

2. 1 cup of bean sprouts

3. 1/2 cup of finely shredded cabbage

4. 1/2 cup of cucumber (julienne)

5. 2 tbsp. garlic (smashed)

6. 1 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar

7. 1 tbsp. soy sauce

8. 375 g firm tofu

9. 1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms

10. 2 tbsp. black soy sauce

11. 1 tbsp. sweet radish (optional)

12. Pepper

13. Fried garlic

14. Coriander

- soak dried shiitake mushrooms in boiling water for 20 minutes. Strain the liquid and remove the tough stems. Discard the stems and slice the mushrooms.

- Boil water and cook the cabbage for 3 minutes. Wash in cold water to halt the cooking and drain well.

- Boil water and cook the bean sprouts for 1 minute. Wash in cold water to halt the cooking and drain well.

- Heat oil in a wok, add garlic, stir-fry for 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms: stir-fry for 2 mins and add 1/2 - 1 cup of water. Season with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar.

Stew for 10 minutes, then add tofu. Stew for about 10 more minutes.

- Place rice paper in a medium bowl of lukewarm water for 15 seconds or until just soft then place on a clean tea towel. Arrange bean sprouts, cabbage and cucumber along one side of rice paper. Fold ends in and roll up firmly to enclose filling. Repeat with remaining rice paper and filling.

- Serving suggestion. Drizzle stewed ingredients on top of rolls, then sprinkle grated radish, coriander, fried garlic and pepper to taste.

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9-day vegan challenge - Day 2

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 22:49:00 +0000

Vegetarian festival: 24 September - 02 October 2014.
Who’s taking the 9-day vegetarian challenge with us?
A vegetarian diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making.

Day 2: Thai Northern Style Chilli Paste (Nam Prik Ong) - with sweet, sour and salty that can go perfectly well with fresh vegetables. It is so delicious!

Prep Time 30 mins / Serves 2-4

Ingredients
1. 2 cups. firm tofu, finely chopped or soya granuels (textured soy protein - โปรตีนเกษตรเม็ดเล็ก)
2. 250 g. cherry tomato (cut into small pieces)
3. 2 peeled large clove garlic
4. 2 peeled shallots
5. 5 dried chili
6. 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
7. 1 1/2 tamarind juice
8. 1 tbsp. palm sugar
9. 1 tbsp. soy sauce
10. 1 tbsp. soy bean paste

- Pound chili, garlic, shallots thoroughly.
- Then fry finished pounded chili with oil.
- Add tofu, fry well to combine. Add cut tomatoes.
- Season with soy sauce, palm sugar, tamarind juice, soy bean paste and served with fresh vegetables.

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9-day vegan challenge - Day 1

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 22:40:00 +0000

Vegetarian festival: 24 September - 02 October 2014.

Who’s taking the 9-day vegetarian challenge with us?

A vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making.

Learn about your health, reduce your carbon footprint, and find compassion towards all other creatures.

Ready to start?

Here’s the quick start guide.

1. Just make a commitment to not eat meat, poultry or seafood for 9 straight days.

2. Announce to your friends, family that you’re doing the challenge and ask them to join the fun!

3. Use the recipes from us if you like.

4. Start eating with your delicious new challenge diet!

5. Share your healthy meals with us!

You can do it multiple times, or go for 14 days, 21 days or even a month.

This challenge is so easy and fun, there’s no reason not to do it.

Here's an awesome green juice cleanse to get you started.

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Outdoor Indulgence

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 02:13:00 +0000

I like outdoor baths and showers. Unfortunately I don't have a space for this private, indulgent retreat. So this outdoor bathing inspiration photos are for all of you (lucky ones). And for those who wants to keep dreaming..

Photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/55397648@N00/9148294787/

Photo credit: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/la/atla030508-inout00.jpg

Photo credit: http://www.buzzfeed.com/sarahs28/outdoor-bathroomsindoor-gardens-1yzj

Photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/55397648@N00/9148294787/

Have a nice weekend.

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Quote of the day: Style is forever

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 02:02:00 +0000

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Crème brûlée pie

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 01:55:00 +0000

I adore Crème brûlée; it’s one of my favorite desserts. Most of the time, when you order it at a restaurant, there's far too much. So I like to make mine (with plenty of real vanilla) in little individual ramekins or a thin pie dish.

While I was shopping at the supermarket for the ingredients, I found a creme brûlée mix from Chef’s Kitchen. I gave it a try with a ginger nut biscuit base and the result was surprisingly good.

So if you want to impress your guests at the last minute, here is a simple way to prepare a tasty dessert.

Prep Time 15 mins / Serves 4-6

Ingredients

Ginger Nut biscuit base

* 2 cups Ginger Nut biscuits, chopped

* ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

* 2 tbsp sugar

Crème Brulee

* ½ vanilla pod

* 1 sachet of Chef’s kitchen Crème Brulee mix

* 250ml cream

* 250ml whole milk

1. Place biscuits in a food processor and process to form fine crumbs. Or place biscuits in a plastic bag and crush with rolling pin.

2. Add butter and sugar. Process until combined.

3. Press mixture evenly in a 16cm foil pie dish. Refrigerate while preparing caramel filling.

4. To make filling, follow the instructions on the sachet.

5. Pour over biscuit base. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 1 ½ hrs.

6. When ready to serve, sprinkle with sugar and caramelize under a very hot grill or using a cooking blowtorch.

Serving suggestion:

- Dust with icing sugar to serve.

- If you don't have a fancy cooking blowtorch, a sprinkling of crushed almonds and store-bought tarts for bases is another divine combination.

Lovely.

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Quote of the day: Make it happen

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 01:59:00 +0000

Have A Dream?......
Your dream life is just a dream, right?
Actually….

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Fifty shades of blue

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 02:07:00 +0000

Lately, I’ve been inspired by anything blue – so, I’m totally letting this palette influence my winter decor…

Invite winter into your space: the change in seasons is the perfect time to refresh your home. Even the simplest and most inexpensive of switches, like swapping out pillows and throws or organising a cluttered corner, can have a dramatic impact.

Which colour would your home be right now?

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Quote of the day: Great things

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 01:44:00 +0000

Watch out, you might find extraordinary ………... in your week!

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Simple ways to make your home feel like a spa

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 03:07:00 +0000

We all have days when our brains are foggy with the stress from everyday life. Sometimes it’s hard to disengage.

To help your mind and body recharge, create a haven within your home to encourage creativity and happiness to bloom.

With a few small changes to your surroundings, you can wake up feeling energized and positive. Here are some tips on creating a tranquil ambiance at home.

Light scented candles

Find a fragrance you like, and let it fill the room. For me, blood orange is one of the most relaxing scents out there. Its sweet, fresh aroma brightens my mood like morning sunshine.

Bring the outside in
Enliven your home with living greenery and fresh-cut plants. It’s like having your very own secret garden.

Flowers or no Flowers

If flowers are too feminine, opt for greenery in glass bottles.

A floral note

Indulge yourself with flowers — even if it’s just a small vase — and surprise yourself with the difference it makes to the ambience ... and your mood.

Small additions can have a big impact.

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Happy Easter

noreply@blogger.com (Studio Suki) — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 02:57:00 +0000

These tiny Easter eggs arrangement are a simple yet pretty addition for the season.

Happy Easter to you all
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