Since 5th grade :)

A fine saturday lunch with Esti & Bita. Since 5th grade....and more to come. Love you ladies :))

Lime Yogurt Cake

Got the recipe from Smitten Kitchen. They used blackberry sauce, but we couldn't find blackberry here. So we eat with jams instead. And it's still good!

Let me copy paste it for you...

1 cup whole milk plain unsweetened yogurt (this is the ideal; however, I had success with 2% Greek yogurt). *We used greek yogurt.
1/3 cup vegetable oil (olive oil works as well, for a slightly different flavor profile)
1 cup sugar
zest of one lime
1/4 cup lime juice
2 eggs
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven. Grease the sides of a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan with oil (I used a butter and flour spray out of habit, which works as well) and line the bottom with parchment paper if the pan is not springform.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, sugar, lime zest and juice. Add the eggs one by one, whisking well after each addition. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together, right over your yogurt batter. Stir with a spoon until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and let stand for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the pan to loosen. If you’re using the springform pan, unclasp the sides. Otherwise, flip the cake onto a plate and flip it back on the rack. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

The cake itself it's kinda light, go have a try :))

 

Penne Frittata with Basil and Ricotta

It's weekend! And raining also, might as well just cook at home :) Got this recipe from Martha Stewart's  website again. It's simple, let me copy paste it for you...

All you need...

• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 3 cups cooked and drained penne rigate pasta (from 7 ounces dry)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Garnish: fresh basil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk together eggs, milk, ricotta, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked pasta and chopped basil.

Heat a 10-inch ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat bottom and sides of skillet. Pour in egg mixture, and cook until edges are just beginning to set, about 2 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake until eggs are completely set, 10 to 12 minutes. Invert onto a plate, and re-invert onto a serving dish. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Garnish with basil.

For me, the taste is so so, because i prefer a cheesy one hehe. I guess next time we can change ricotta with cheddar. And instead of penne...we can put salmon or mushrooms...or bacon into the mixture.

Go have a try :))

 

Open your heart kids, Satnam :))

Open your heart kids, with Camel & Fish pose...satnam :))

(my kids yoga cards)

One Pan Pasta

Got this recipe from Martha Stewart's website, let me copy paste it for you...

• 12 ounces linguine
• 12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
• 1 onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• 2 sprigs basil, plus torn leaves for garnish
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 1/2 cups water
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, red-pepper flakes, basil, oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and water in a large straight-sided skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil mixture, stirring and turning pasta frequently with tongs, until pasta is al dente and water has nearly evaporated, about 9 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, herbs...and garnish with basil. Serve with oil and Parmesan.

 It's easy and light :)

KidsYogArts September

A healthy, fun activity for your children (4 - 10 yo), 2 hours of Kids Yoga and Recycle Art & Crafts.
To explore their bodies, creativity and imaginations.

Date & Time:
Saturday, 21 September 2013, 9am - 11am
Place:
Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace
JL. Kemang Selatan 99A, 0217199671

Rp. 275.000,- for 2 hours class.
Snack, drink and materials for art & craft are all inclusive.
Please bring your own yoga mat.

For more info:
0818805766 (Tina)
08129231376 (Raya)
082113131132 (Kyra)
Register to:
kidsyogajakarta@gmail.com
kutakatikartcraft@gmail.com

An article about Kartu Yoga Anak2

An article about Yoga poses for kids and "Kartu Yoga Anak2" in AREA magz :)

Pear Bacon Arugula

Arugula

Bacon

Pear

Olive Oil

Vinegar

Honey

:)

Flaky Salmon with Arugula & Angel Hair

All you need: angel air pasta, salmon, ricotta, parmesan, arugula, herbs (oregano, thyme), salt & pepper, olive oil and grated lemon

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, until tender. Drain. Return to pan. Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook salmon for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Using a fork, flake salmon, mix it with ricotta, parmesan, herbs, salt and pepper. Mix the salmon mixture with angel hair in big bowl and the arugula too.

As simple as that :)

Dolls and Diapers for Kids :)

I'm blessed to be surrounded by good frriends with good hearts....two of them are Anton from The GoodsDept and Zack from CountMeInID.

We're collecting dolls and diapers for the kids at RSCM, either at in the Gedung A cancer ward or BcH, where sick kids go to recover after anything. I remember when I went to RSCM's children cancer ward...it was an experience.

This is Zack's explanation about the dolls and diapers: "All the stuffed animals and diapers go to the kids in RSCM Cipto. Either at in the Gedung A cancer ward or BcH, where sick kids go to recover after anything from being hit by a car to a burn victim. The diapers go to the moms. Sometimes diapers are one of the heaviest financial burdens. The hope is that having a stockpile of dolls (1,242) and stuffed animals means that we'll be giving the dolls out all year. So we can tell people in say April, "Hey remember when you donated dolls in October, well we are headed to RSCM Cipto again today, the first five volunteers to sign up can meet us at Cipto and hand out the dolls donated in October." The hope is to have programs run all year to encourage folks to come out and volunteer. Donating dolls now means we can have them all cleaned and ready to go right into the arms of the kids."

Yes, little things do count...if we can help, why not?

So starting on Saturday (Sept 7th 2013), thanks to Anton and TheGoodsDept team...., you can drop off stuffed animals (and diapers) at The GoodsDept in Pacific Place and Pondok Indah Mall II.

And i'm very happy to be part of this :))

 

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

"May all beings everywhere, be happy and free, and my the thoughts words and actions of my own life, contribute in some way, to that happiness and to that freedom for all. "

- mantra of Jivamukti Yoga