Fruit Creations

Fruit Creations offers fruit arrangements in the form of bouquets. This is really a unique and healthy way to please your loved ones.

Frozen Pudding Pops!

This is a quick and easy recipe perfect for summer time and kids...

Mint-Chocolate Cookie Pudding Pops

1 small box instant chocolate pudding
1 3/4 C half and half
10 Oreo cookies, crushed (about 1 heaping cup)
1/4 t peppermint extract

Blend pudding mix, extract, and half and half in a blender until smooth. Stir in crushed cookies by hand. Place in molds and freeze.
Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Pudding Pops

1 small box cheesecake instant pudding
1 3/4 C half and half
1 C blueberries
1 t lemon zest (or more if you like your lemon!)

In a blender mix cheesecake pudding mix and half and half until smooth. Add in lemon zest and blueberries and pulse a couple of times to break up the blueberries. Place in molds and freeze.
Cherry Almond Fudge Pudding Pops

1 small box instant Chocolate Fudge Pudding
1 3/4 C half and half
about 20 cherries ( 1 1/4 C) pitted and halved
1/4 t almond extract
1/3 C mini-chocolate chips

Blend pudding mix, half and half, and almond extract in blender until smooth. Add in cherries and pulse 2-3 times. Stir in chocolate chips by hand. Place in molds and freeze.
Piña Colada Pudding Pops

1 small box instant coconut pudding
1 13.5oz can coconut milk
1 8oz can crushed pineapple
1/3 C shredded coconut
1 T fresh lime juice
optional: coconut extract

Blend coconut milk, lime juice, and pudding mix in a blender until smooth. Add crushed pineapple and shredded coconut and pulse a couple of times to incorporate. Add extract if desired. Place in molds and freeze. The coconut flavor was more mild than I expected. If you want a boost, add a little coconut extract.
PB Banana Pudding Pops

1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 3/4 C milk
1 ripe banana
1/4 C Peanut Butter

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Place in popsicle molds and freeze. Bananas that aren't quite ripe yet tend to taste especially bitter when frozen, so make sure you use a sweet, ripe, banana.
Strawberries and Cream Pudding Pops

1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 C milk
6oz vanilla yogurt (strawberry is great too)
12 medium strawberries (about 1 3/4-2 C roughly chopped)
2-3 T sugar

Remove stems from berries and pulse with 2 T sugar in a food processor until completely smooth. Taste and add more sugar if needed. You should have just over a cup of puree. Set aside.

In a blender combine pudding, yogurt, and milk and blend until combined. Layer or swirl the pudding mixture with the strawberry mixture in popsicle molds and freeze until solid.

Recipe from: http://www.ourbestbites.com/

Photo Chic!

Maha Al-Asaker is a freelance photographer and studio owner who is willing to do photography either in studio or on location.

Every photo she takes is truly unique and artistic. I find her photography style very sophisticated and creative with a special attention to details. Whether you want to capture your intimate moments, your business products or your special occasions.. you will be in good hands with Maha!

For more information check out her website http://www.mahaalasaker.com/ or her youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/MahaAlasaker

Favors made with love

http://www.q8favors.com/home offers a beautiful selection of wedding favors, baby shower favors and Gergai'an treats.

Let your personality shine through your wedding

Every wedding tells a story; some weddings are romantic others are glamorous reflecting the bride's own unique personality and style.

So what's your style? Are you romantic, glamorous, classic? Take this quiz, discover your bridal style and let your personality shine through your wedding.

http://www.brides.com/planning/flowers/findyourstyle/quiz/

Happy Ramadhan!

Wishing you a happy and blessed Ramadhan surrounded by those you love

Love to Eat

Love to Eat offers a full menu of delicious homemade dishes; from appetizers and salads to main courses, side dishes and desserts. I tried some of their dishes and they were really good. The portions are big and the food is freshly prepared.

Mini Menu

[Salads]

Greek salads ,Olive lovers salad ,Tropical salad with mango, Morrocan salad, green salad.

[Appetizers]

Mini pastilla, Focacia , Pourri pizza, Morrocan wrap, Sundried tomato crown, Savoury profitrolle, Squared topped pizza, Laham belajeen, Bulgur kuba tart.

[Main dish]

Ravioli, 3 kind pasta, Mini lazania, Curly mash potato, Floating mushroom in spinach, 3 layers tortilla.

[Dessert]

Best tiramisu in kuwait, Banoufi tart, Tropical mousse , Strawberry mousse, Pearl of marbella cake, Volcano cake , Strawberry roullade , Floating chocolate cupcake.

For orders call: 99088301

Check out their facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30138032835

Little Treats

Looking for Gergai'an treats?

Check out http://www.littletreats-q8.com/candy/

Little treats also offers delicious cupcakes with a variety of flavours and toppings for any occasion (birthdays, baby shower, weddings, graduation...etc.)

Back to school!

Get your kids ready to go back-to-school with these wonderful ideas from http://www.pbteen./com

Preppy Pocket Board

Make the most of your wall space with this functional pocketboard. It features a pencil holder and pockets, and it’s woven of 100% cotton-canvas with grosgrain ribbon trim.
Locker Message Board

Make your locker more functional with this space-saving accessory. Camo prints come with a dry-erase board with pockets and a small shelf. Made of sturdy polyester construction. Set includes a combo dry erase pen with an eraser on one end.
Lap Desk

Take your homework anywhere with this mobile study station. The smooth top on the superstorage desk swings open to reveal a corkboard and cubbies for pushpins and study supplies. You can also personalize it!

Say What? Door Sign

Tell friends what you’re up to or let them leave a note with this unique sign. Includes a hook to hang over your door and a dry-erase pen with eraser.

The Great Grid

Organize your wall in an instant with this ingenious grid. Its minimalist design offers maximum storage with a display shelf, six hooks and eight clips to hang caps, photos and more.

Creamy Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

1/2 lb Farfalle/Bowtie Pasta (that's 1/2 a 16oz box or a little over 3 cups dry pasta)
3.5 oz Pesto (that's about 1/3 cup, or 1/2 of a 7oz container they sell in stores)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
8oz mushrooms (about 3 C sliced)
3T pine nuts
Parmesan cheese
extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 425.1.

1. Prepare your Alfredo sauce (combine 1 cup low-fat milk, 1.5oz low fat cream cheese, 1 T flour, and 1/2 t salt in a blender and blend. Melt 1/2 T butter in sauce pan and add 1 minced garlic clove. Saute until tender and add milk mixture. Bring to a simmer, cook until thickened stirring constantly, about 3-5 minutes) Add 1/2 C grated parmesan cheese and stir. Cover immediately and remove from heat. When it's finished, just make sure it's covered and set it aside.

2. Place a large stock pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil.

3. Remove stems from mushrooms and slice. Place tomatoes and mushrooms on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil (3-4 T should do it) toss with your fingers making sure everything is coated and then lightly sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Cook in the pre-heated oven for 12-15 minutes. You can tell the tomatoes are ready when the skins start to split. Don't overcook them or they'll be mush!

4. When water comes to a boil add a little salt and the pasta.

5. Toast pinenuts: Place nuts in a dry skillet on med heat. Stir constantly. They will start to turn glossy which means the oils are releasing. Then they'll start to brown. (have you checked your pasta? go check your pasta) Let them get golden brown and then remove them from the pan to cool. It should take about 7-10 minutes total.

6. Your pasta should be done, drain it if you haven't already.

7. Add pesto to alfredo sauce and stir to combine well.

8. Tomatoes and mushrooms should be done about now, take them out of the oven.

Put it all together! Place pasta in a large bowl and combine with as much sauce as you need. Place tomatoes and mushrooms on top and sprinkle on lots of fresh parmesan cheese. Sprinkle pine nuts on top and serve.
Recipe from: http://www.ourbestbites.com/

Shabby Chic Wedding

Shabby Chic is a major trend nowadays. This style simply refreshes everything old by combining old and worn furnishings or antiques with polished and refined accessories. It is a soft and romantic way of decorating, very comfortable and inviting.

If you're a bride who opts for a more intimate and romantic wedding, you should definitely go for a shabby chic wedding decoration.

Here are some pictures i gathered from around the web of Shabby Chic wedding decorations...

I simply adore this style!

"A6ba8y" a must-have cookbook for Ramadhan

Muneera Al-Ibrahim is an aspiring young Kuwaiti girl with a strong passion for food. She is the author of a new cookbook titled "A6ba8y" which will be available in bookstores on the 18th of August,2009.

"A6ba8y" is filled with unique and declicious recipes. The format is easy-to-follow, the page design is excellent and the photography is simply mouth-watering! Whether you're new to cooking or you just want to learn more, this book is for you!

Following is a mini-interview i did with Muneera about her cookbook...

Q: What made you decide to write this book?

I love cooking and i love sharing my recipes with others. The idea of writing a cookbook has been in my mind for a long time and with the help and encouragement of my family, this dream came true.

Q: What is different about your cookbook?

"A6ba8y" offers simple, clear and easy-to-follow recipes. It is designed to encourage young girls of my age to cook and enjoy the experience. I'm also very proud to say that my cookbook is exclusively designed and edited by young and creative kuwaiti talents.

Q: What is your favourite recipe in the book?

The cupcake. It's easy to make and very delicious!

If you like a copy of "a6ba8y" to be delivered to your house, call: 55251466 or send an email to: a6ba8y@gmail.com

You can also join her facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=135935142391&ref=nf

Banana Pudding

What you’ll need:

1 brick cream cheese (softened)

1 small can sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup sugar1 large package instant vanilla pudding

4-5 bananas - cut into small slices1 cup milk

1 large container cool whip

1 tbsp PURE vanilla extract - I use Madagascar Vanilla extract.

1 box of vanilla wafers

1 bag of Heath chips - you can find these in the baking aisle of your grocery near the chocolate chips.

What to do:

In a mixer, beat cream cheese, until creamy. Add sugar & continuing mixing. Add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, pudding package & milk. Mix well.

Add about 1/3 of the container of cool whip & fold in sliced bananas with spatula. In a trifle bowl arrange vanilla wafers on the bottom of the bowl. Add in some of the banana pudding, arrange more vanilla wafers on the sides.

After you’ve added half of the pudding mixture add a small layer of cool whip & then more vanilla wafers to the side. Add the remainder of the pudding mixture & top with remainder of cool whip. Finish off with a sprinkling of heath chips on top (secret ingredient!) Chill for a bit to allow the wafers to soften.

Recipe from: http://www.bellalimento.com/

A gorgeous wedding theme

Today's wedding inspiration is from http://photographymathieu.blogspot.com/

This wedding is decorated in beautiful shades of tiffany blue, black and white. The theme is simply gorgeous!

Send a message on a cookie!

Imagine this...

A giant cookie! really big, soft, chewy and loaded with chunks of chocolate! Divine!

The Cupcake Lady sells fresh-baked, giant chocolate chip cookies. They're simply rich, delicious and adorable! You can show your loved one how much you care by sending a message on the cookie or simply have it personalized.

The giant cookie really makes a cute gift for any occasion.

The Cupcake Lady: 97377919

Add a little light exactly where you need it!

USB Flex Neck Light

Have your very own light source each time you work on your laptop. This is the perfect accessory for the on-the-go business person or student.

LED Bookmark Light

This is an exciting new booklight using the latest LED technology. The dual, super bright cool white LED lights are fully adjustable on a the metal gooseneck arm for just the right light for reading in the dark.

You can find these items on: http://www.organize.com/

Keep your cereal crispy and fresh!

Double Dispenser by Zevro® is basically a double-sided container specially designed to hold your cereal and keep it fresh for up to 45 days! It can also be used for dry food like candy, granola, nuts, beans...etc.

Double Dispenser by Zevro® is a really cool item to have in your kitchen; it's attractive, it's durable and a very handy storage solution for your dry food. It can also be a very unique gift for any morning person you know.

You can find this item on: http://www.organize.com/kitchen-food-storage-dispensers.html

Samburgers! Yummy!

Ingredients

1 ¼ lb. ground beef (that extra quarter pound is absolutely essential; if you don't have it, your burgers will fall apart when you try to cook them.)

3 Tbsp. A1 sauce

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

½ tsp. Kosher salt

¼ tsp. pepper

2 cloves minced garlic

¾ tsp. dry oregano

1 Tbsp. dehydrated onion

Directions

Combine ingredients and shape meat into patties. If you want big burgers shape into 4 patties. If you're a burger pansy, shape the meat into 6 patties.

Grill for about 7 minutes on each side over medium (or until they're as non-pink as you want them.)

While the burgers are cooking, you can get your fixins ready. Mayo, ketchup, mustard, a leaf of Romaine or red leaf lettuce, a couple rings of red onion, a slice or two of tomato, and a few dill pickle slices.

Slice the buns open and spread them with a little butter and then you can either place them under the broiler in your oven or buttered-side-down on a hot skillet.

If you want cheese on your burger, place it on top of the burger while it's still cooking (and has about 2-3 minutes left). When the burgers are done and the cheese is melty, place them on your toasted buns and then add whatever you want on top!

Recipe from: http://www.ourbestbites.com/

Bring the beauty of outdoors indoors!

Flowers are always a wonderful addition to a wedding. When choosing flowers for your wedding, the most important thing to consider is the season in which your wedding will take place. Focus on the prevalent traits of this season and incorporate the most common colors of the season in your wedding decorations.

In my openion, there's nothing more romantic than Spring. It's the season when flowers start blooming and grass turns green, when sun shines warm and wind blows cold.. it's simply the best season for weddings!

Spring is usually associated with soft pastel colors and light hues of green, pink, yellow, blue and purple. If you're having a spring wedding, you should definitely consider dreamy pastel colors to keep your wedding light, airy and dreamy just like Spring!

Check out this perfect spring wedding decoration created by Beth Helmstetter and get inspired!

Brownies Delight

I love brownies! The richness, the moistness, the chocolaty flavour... uhh makes me wanna cry!

Brownies Delight offers yummy brownies; they are rich, fudgy, tasty and chewy just as brownies should be! They come in different flavours, layered in beautiful jars; you have got to try them!

Check out Brownies Delight facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=74565134793&view=all#/group.php?gid=74565134793

Flats Belly Wraps!

Flats Belly Wraps are compression garments designed to help shrink your belly by offering an even medical-grade compression.

Flat Belly Wraps are ideal for weight loss, post pregnancy, losing the love handles or just for those who want a strong, durable compression.

If you've just given birth, then you should definitely try the Flats Bikini Post Pregnancy Wrap! It's completely seamless under clothing and provides additional compression and support during your first 8 weeks of postpartum recovery.

Check it out: http://www.flatsbellywraps.com/product/flats-bikini-post-pregnancy-wrap?path=belly-wraps