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M&M wheels experience – little scientist

Posted on November 14, 2016 | Leave a comment

Experimental science, one of the favorite activities that Nady really enjoys and looks forward to! He is absolutely fascinated by science, for him it’s magic, mystery and fun. I totally understand him since we share same interest and enthusiasm, i am as passionate as him when experiencing something for the first time 🙂

It’s been a while i see on the net the M&M experience, so i decided to take it to another level and make it more interesting and fun.

Already having the M&M creating those colorful streams when melting with warm water is something, but what if we make it as the bicycle wheels to create optical illusion?!

First draw the bicycle and use two white plates as wheels. Place the M&M in circle then pour inside each circle warm water.

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Watch how the melting M&M start forming rays/ streams of colors inside of the wheel

Place one M&M in the center to make it look like a real wheel

Watch out not to shake the plates to keep the lines defined. Nady was so excited he moved the plates, that’s why you see the colors a bit mixed. But it’s ok, it’s not the end of fun 🙂

And here is our beautiful bicycle, that looks like moving. Isn’t it?

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Cream cheese and fig jam cake

Posted on October 19, 2016 | Leave a comment

I am not a routine friendly person, i live daily challenges to dig out new things. I admit i easily get bored so i am in a constant search to enjoy new experiences, to reconnoiter unexplored places and indulge in new flavors.

But sometimes i find myself following a lovely routine, i call it family customs (it makes me feel better) especially when it comes to celebrations. Whatever are the circumstances, i never miss baking birthday cakes. It should be homemade, full of love and thoughts!

This year, for my husband’s birthday cake, fig was on my mind! I know fig and cream cheese will pair nicely together. Why not fig jam?! I remember when i was a kid, i used to love eating the classic cake that mom used to bake after spreading a thin layer of homemade jam. And i still do whenever i am at my parents place, mom does the best homemade jam!

The best recipe for basic white layered cake is here:

1 1/3 cup flour (sifted)
1/2 tsp baking powder
8 eggs
1 cup caster sugar
100g melted butter

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 4 shallow baking dishes of 8″. If you’re not willing to make 4 layers cake, you can simply cut the recipe in half for 2 layers or 3/4 for 3 layers.

Mix flour and baking powder. Set aside. Place eggs and sugar in an electrical mixer and whisk on high speed for 10 minutes or until thick and triple in volume. Gently fold in the flour mixture then the butter. Do not over mix.

Bake for 15-17 minutes or until sponges are springy to the touch and come away from the sides of the baking dish. Remove and let it cool completely.

Whisk 500ml heavy cream with 300g cream cheese and 1/2 cup icing sugar until stiff peaks form.

Spread one sponge with jam and second one with cream cheese, and repeat with the other two! Top the fourth one with the cream and decorate it with flowers or simply figs.

I wanted a festive fall look. I love these tones of colors, makes me feel happy and warm. Couldn’t wait until we cut it and taste it. And we did! I got lots of compliments and yumms. I think i will be doing it more often. It became one of my favorite cakes that doesn’t have chocolate but gives you the pleasure of it!

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mummies yummies – delicacies made with big love

Posted on October 11, 2016 | Leave a comment

It all started when i fell on that hidden gem while looking for a talented person with unique and creative ideas for my first son’s baptism cake. Three years later and again for my second child’s baptism cake, here i am, back to her, but this time in front of her new shop/atelier in jounieh.

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Rita Mouarkech Gebara, the talented artist behind mummies yummies, or the lady with golden fingers as i like to call her. Quoting her, she is an

“Actrice et mere de quatre enfants, la scene devenait aussi loin que la lune. Toute petite, j’avais toujours a ma portee une chaise pour grimper et pouvoir sentir, voir, toucher et gouter aux mets gardes sur la cuisiniere. Chaque gateau pour moi est un decor de scene, chaque couleur que je cree me ramene a mon pays de petite fille, tout rendu ravive en moi le trac que j’avais jadis dans les coulisses… L’odeur du bon chocolat, des amandes grillees, de la cannelle, de la fleur d’oranger, du basilic… qui embaume la cuisine, la consistance moelleuse qui se colle a la fourchette, le gout qui se marie au palet, l’extase du “Bon”…
Les yeux des enfants qui s’arrondissent, leurs mains qui s’etendent, leur bouche bee qui se dessine, leurs talons qui se redressent, l’emerveillement de mes enfants devant un gateau acheve, l’amour de ma famille, le support de mon mari, l’encouragement de mes amis, la presence de Dieu a mes cotes…Pour toutes ces raisons…
Mummies yummies, tout court. ”

I don’t write reviews on my blog, but when i genuinely feel the urge to bang the drums for exceptional talents i do break the rules. If you are looking for something unique, exceptional and tailored especially for you, don’t think twice. You will be welcomed by the sweetest and most humble person. She takes care of details and deliver beautiful and creative masterpieces done with care and love! Most of all you will indulge in heavenly tastes, blended and created by her with the finest ingredients.

For weddings, engagements, birthdays, baptisms, mothers day, valentine, teachers day, Easter, Christmas….and for the so many life events, count on her to make it more special. Here are some of her masterpieces:

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And that was my son’s baptism cake:

Mummies yummies, Rita, who believes in the power of positive words, allow me this time to write for you (knowing that she didn’t want me to write a post about her) and thank you. My words won’t be as powerful as your creations, but surely coming from my heart.

For your orders you can call her on +961 70 484 677 and for more info

https://www.facebook.com/mummiesyummies/

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Thai chicken noodles with sesame and sweet soy sauce

Posted on October 5, 2016 | Leave a comment

I must admit that i approach any Thai meal with blind faith! I mentioned before my devotion and love to Thai food and how it tickles my senses with all its beauty, colors and aromas.

I like to cook all types of cuisines but when it comes to Thai, i believe it’s kind of art and every dish is a master piece. This colorful sesame chicken noodles is so flavorful and easy to come together!

You will need: (4 servings)

400g noodles cooked as per pack instructions
500g chicken breast cubed or cut lengthwise
one big onion chopped coarsely
1/3 cup sesame oil
2 big carrots cut thin and lengthwise (about 1 cup)
2 medium capsicum (green and red) cut in medium squares (about 1/2 cup)
1 /2 cup red cabbage chopped coarsely
1/2 cup sweet soy sauce
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp water
2 scallions chopped coarsely (about 1/2 cup)
4-5 mushroom sliced (about 1/2 cup)
sesame seeds for garnish

Heat up the oil then add chicken and onion, stir-fry until onion is fragrant and chicken starts to turn opaque. Add carrots, capsicum and cabbage to cook for 3-4 minutes. Pour in sweet soy, sweet chili, white vinegar and water and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the veggies starts to get a bit tender. Stir in scallions and mushroom then simmer again for another 2-3 minutes.

Serve with cooked noodles (or if you prefer steamed rice) after sprinkling some sesame seeds on top (as per your taste).

It’s quick, served in 20 mns and not complicated at all. A delicious dish packed with deep flavors. It’s the type of dishes, while eating, i wish to have leftovers for next meal!

Don’t hesitate to try it and give me your opinion.

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Caprese quiche

Posted on August 26, 2016 | 1 comment

This luscious caprese quiche is always a hit! A crazy delicious filling in a flaky homemade crust that will make you fall in love with quiches. Get ready to hit the kitchen as soon as you see this post.

To bake a 12″ (30cm) quiche you will need:

2 large eggs (or 3 regular)
200 ml cream
200g shredded mozzarella
1 cup coarsely chopped basil (plus a handful basil leaves for garnish)
1 tsp salt
2 cups cherry tomatoes (around 20 pieces cut in halves)
200g fresh mozzarella

Roll out the dough and bake for 15 minutes.

Mix eggs, cream, shredded mozzarella, basil and salt and pour over the dough. Place tomatoes and fresh mozzarella evenly and bake for 45 minutes. Take out and garnish with basil leaves.

Very easy for such beauty, isn’t it? Plus you can’t go wrong with this unapologetically rich and festive quiche. Serve it for any meal of the day and i am sure you will get hooked on it. Each bite is packed with all the flavors depth. Paired with a salad, makes a satisfying supper on its own.

An ideal table center piece!

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