Monthly Archives: August 2011

How we spent Hari Raya

Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by rinaz

What a surprisingly busy day it was yesterday. In the morning, we were rushing off to the mosque, which turned out to be a very stressful event as we needed to be there in time for the mass prayers but … Continue reading →

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The cookie

Posted on Monday, August 29, 2011 by rinaz

Usually around this time, when I was living with my parent’s, we would be busy preparing for Hari Raya, the end of our month long fast. And the house would be in a chaotic state – we’d be hanging the … Continue reading →

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Our last day in Capri

Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011 by rinaz

This post is a continuation of : A beautiful day boating in Capri — It was our last day in Capri and as always, we woke up to another beautiful morning. I was already feeling a little sad at the … Continue reading →

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How to exfoliate your skin for cheap

Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 by rinaz

Sometimes the face can feel clogged up regardless how much you cleanse and tone it. So, it’s good to exfoliate your skin every now and then. And while there are many scrubs out there, I’m a bit of a cheapo. … Continue reading →

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Guess what this is!

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2011 by rinaz

Cute yes? I got this baby watermelon for myself recently and I adore his cheeky, kissy face. (Also, it helps that green is my favourite colour) And it made me so happy, that I decided to get 4 more to … Continue reading →

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A beautiful day boating in Capri

Posted on Friday, August 19, 2011 by rinaz

This post is a continuation of : A wedding in Capri — The day after the wedding, Alessandra and Fabrizio arranged for all of us to go boating around the island. I was very excited at the thought. Even though … Continue reading →

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How to make gnocchi

Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 by rinaz

Gnocchi (nyee-oh-key) is one of my favourite things to eat. For such a yummy dish, it’s surprisingly basic, consisting of basically potatoes, egg and flour. I didn’t think that I’d be making gnocchi again after the first time that I made … Continue reading →

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