Showing posts with label Little by Little. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Little by Little. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Little by Little [The Legendary Cronut]

The Cronut Legend.

If you are a food lover, you probably have heard of this out of control craze.

Cronuts - half croissant, half doughnut.


Pastries, cakes and bread - always been my biggest weakness.
And the combination of both croissant and doughnut might just be the best of both worlds!

Just like the cupcake trend, Cronuts are now the latest crazy trend in the world.
The Cronut™ was introduced to the world on 10th May 2013 by Chef Dominique Ansel.
They are sold in his bakery in New York - Ansel's Soho for $5 per piece.

People are willing to wait in line for hours before the bakery is open just to get a taste of these Cronuts! Insanity!
And there is a 2 per customer limit to ensure that the first customers don't buy out all of them.



The crazy long lines in New York.


And to add to this insanity, you could actually buy an official Crolanthropy for $20 to up your Cronuts limit to 4 per person! 
Also, buying each shirt contributes to the Food Bank - Which means you get help the needy AND get more Cronuts! Awesome!

-making the world better, one Cronut™ at a time-



Taken from the original chef webpage itself, check out below on how a Cronut™ is made:




The Makings of a Cronut™…
Taking 2 months and more than 10 recipes, Chef Dominique Ansel’s creation is not to be mistaken as simply croissant dough that has been fried. Made with a laminated dough which has been likened to a croissant (but uses a proprietary recipe), the Cronut is first proofed and then fried in grapeseed oil at a specific temperature. Once cooked, each Cronut™ is flavored in three ways: 1. rolled in sugar; 2. filled with cream; and 3. topped with glaze. Cronuts are made fresh daily, and completely done in house. The entire process takes up to 3 days.
There is only one flavor of Cronut every month. The inaugural flavor in May was Rose Vanilla, and for June it is Lemon Maple. In July, we introduce the Blackberry Cronut.


I am now anxiously awaiting for this craze to reach Malaysia and of course expecting similar long crazy lines!

Feed my cravings guys.
Bring them in! or make some for me? :D

Monday, August 12, 2013

Little by Little [Its Over? Sell Those Memories and Earn Those Bucks!]



Break ups? Need to move on?
Moving on might be easy for some, but for others.. it might take a while. 

And while time is doing what its suppose to do, getting rid of those pesky gifts and memories might just help! 
For some that is. No generalization here. 

Throwing and giving away those gifts seems like the best alternative.
But wait! Theres a better way, and you could even make serious bucks out of it! 

Was flipping through a magazine and found these awesome creative websites. Perfect for getting rid of your pesky gifts! 
So tear no more, dispose your baggage (literally) and get those bucks now!! 

Also, you could find something for your new love here too! (jewelry, charms, bracelets, engagement/wedding rings - yes rings and etc. )

But of course, buy at your own risk. 
Thus, be sure to read up on tons of reviews and feedbacks!

ps-Most of the websites has stories and blogs on their items, which makes it way more interesting to buy or sell!

Check them out : 








Friday, August 2, 2013

Little by Little [Social Media Flat Icons]

Hello August !!
Welcoming the first August in my blog!




Came across these social media flat icons on Pinterest.
Find it weirdly interesting as i test my 'social media' exposures. 

How many of these social media icons can you relate to ? 

Pic reference: http://fribly.com/2013/07/12/40-social-media-flat-icons/ utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Fribly+%28Fribly%29


Pic reference: http://blog.karachicorner.com/2013/03/100-flat-icons-for-graphic-designers/



Monday, July 22, 2013

Little by Little [StickyGrams and CastaGrams]

-StickyGrams and CastaGrams-

Sounds familiar? Yes - To all you crazy instagrammers, theres more for you now!
And that includes moi.

I'm not going to deny- I'm obsess with instagram.
One night, i was out chilling with friends and this question popped up -
'Hey, do you know they have instagram magnets and casing now?' (you know who your are - and thank you!)

And i got super hyped up !

But i'm not going to lie. It ain't cheap.
Check them out below!


CastaGrams
Turn your instagram photos into phone casings!
http://www.casetagram.com/


Pic reference: www.tidbitdujour.com

Pic reference:theprimeoflife.de

Pic reference:www.dutchessroz.com



StickyGrams
Turn your instgram photos into fridge magnets!
https://stickygram.com/



Pic reference: www.bangstyle.com

Now, would't you want your refrigerator to be your instagram feed? Or .. probably not?
Pic reference: www.fotoseeds.com

And as i googled more, i found tons of various websites and choices that you can make out of our instagram pictures. Instantgrams, puzzles, stickers, coasters and etc.

And oh! I'm trying out Castagram right now myself too.
Some snapshots below while creating my own Castagram - will keep you guys updated if i decide to purchase it in the end!


Getting started!

Choosing layout - so many different designs to choose from!

Choosing photo effects

Adding photos to my case from my instagram gallery 

Done! and ready to be purchased! 
One downside to the webpage - 
You can only save your design after you have completed your full design and you can't go back to re-edit once saved. 
By the looks of it, i will have to start all over as there are many empty spaces in between photos. 
Oh well, gives me more time to reflect if i should get it or not!




Sunday, July 21, 2013

Little by Little [Cutting Wedding Cakes]

-Cutting Wedding Cakes-

Relating back to my previous Little by Little -3- 'Ombré Wedding Cakes' post.
Got me so obsessed about wedding cakes the whole night.

And I thought:
Hey, how do they cut them so perfectly to distribute to the guests?
How do we know if the cake is able to accommodate the large amount of guests?
How big should we cut each slice?
What if its a an oddly shaped wedding cake?

I even have troubles estimating and cutting a simple round cake for guests. Yes, i do.
And plus, wedding cakes are huge and has several tiers. So, I googled.

And found the most helpful guide on Wilton's webpage. Now i can be a pro wedding cake cutter !

-FYI, Wilton Enterprise is a leading innovator in cake decorating and candy making designs and product since 1929. They are currently based in Illinois, USA AND if you want awesome and large variety of baking products, its a must to look them up! -






-Wilton's Guide to Wedding Cake Cutting-


This guide shows how to cut popular shaped wedding tiers into pieces approximately 1 in. x 2 in. by two layers high (about 4 in.). Even if a larger serving size is desired, the order of cutting is still the same. The first step in cutting is to remove the top tier, and then begin the cutting with the 2nd tier followed by the 3rd, 4th and so on. The top tier is usually saved for the first anniversary, so it is not 
calculated into the serving amount.


The number of servings listed are intended as a guide only and offer a small portion of wedding cake. If cake is the only dessert and/or portions larger than 1”x2” are served, then you will have less servings than the chart indicates.
Round Tiers: 
Move in two inches from the tier's outer edge; cut a circle and then slice 1 in. pieces within the circle. Now move in another 2 in., cut another circle, slice 1 in. pieces and so on until the tier is completely cut. The center core of each tier and the small top tier can be cut into 3rds, 4ths, and 6ths, depending on size.
Square Tiers:
Move in 2 in. from the outer edge and cut across. Then slice 1 in. pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 in. and slice again until the entire tier is cut.
Heart Tiers: 
Divide the tiers vertically into 1/2ths, 4ths, 6ths and 8ths. Within rows, slice 1 in. pieces of cake.
Petal Tiers:
Cut similar to round tiers as diagram shows.
Oval Tiers:
Move in 2 in. from the outer edge and cut across. Then slice 1 in. pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 in. and slice again until the entire tier is cut. 
Hexagon Tiers:
Move in 2 in. from the outer edge and cut across. Then slice 1 in. pieces of cake. Now move in another 2 in. and slice again until the entire tier is cut. 
Paisley Tiers:
Move in 2 in. from the outer edge and cut across. Slice and serve 1 in. pieces of cake, similar to oval tiers as diagram shows. Now move in another 2 in., repeat process until the entire tier is cut.

Reference from:
http://www.wilton.com/cakes/cake-cutting-guides/wedding-cake-cutting-guide.cfm

Little by Little [Ombre Wedding Cakes]

-Ombré Wedding Cakes-



Cakes - i love to death.
Wedding cakes - even more.

I've came across many outrages, weird and over-the-top wedding cakes. But how weird is it that i've never came across ombré wedding cakes?

I can never resist anything in ombré. Clothes, hair colors, shoes, accessories, etc.
Especially that they have been crazily in trend lately. 

So, discovering ombré wedding cakes makes me want to get married NOW! Just to own the cake.
LOL. Or.., i could just get one on my own now and munch it all down.

Check them out below: B.E.A.U.tiful

Pic Reference:
www.confettidaydreams.com
meandyoulookbook.wordpress.com

Pic Reference: 
www.bellethemagazine.com

Pic reference:
www.shefinds.com


Pic reference:
www.weddingelegancesd.com
blog.sofiascakes.com

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Little by Little [Tea Tree Oil]

Something for the girls... or guys.

-Tea tree oil-

Never really had much faith in it. Tried bottles of The Body Shop tea tree oil wash but never really helped much with the acnes. Ergh, those suckers.

But, recently i was intrigued by Michelle Phan's post on the benefits of tea tree essential oil.
So, as easily influenced as i am, i ended up with a bottle.

Been using it for a week now, and it actually works! Dries up my pimples in about 3 days!
And plus it usually comes in small bottles which makes it really easy to carry around. And.. cheap!

I bought mine from The Body Shop which costs RM28 (you probably could get it for a cheaper price elsewhere) and you only need a few drops on those pesky zits. (which means that this little bottle could last you a long long time)

Below is the link to the full review by Michelle Phan: -Thank You Michelle!-
http://michellephan.com/blog/post/skincare-spotlight-tea-tree-oil



Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Little by little [Nutella Facts]

A weekly/daily short post (and i mean real short) to share the little things i find interesting and learnt.

And yes, to all of you who has already known it, i did not..till now.
But hopefully, i will be able to pass on these bit of findings to those who don't. :) 

Oh.. and ps: if you find any information that are incorrect, please do let me know. I'm no genius!
Thanks! 

So, to start off with only one finding today: 

1. Nutella 
- To me, best invention ever. Never came across my mind to look up the genius until today. 
- Place of origin: Italy
- The genius: Pietro Ferrero, owns a company called Ferrero SpA. (well technically, his son Michele Ferrero revamped the original composition from Supercrema to Nutella) 
- Ferrero: Sounds familiar and yes, Ferrero Rocher is also created by Ferrero SpA company. 

Oh, and if you check out the small print below the word 'Nutella' on the bottle, it says 'Ferrero'. 
Hm. This shows how much i pay attention to small prints.

Question: 
Why is the 'N' in Nutella black?
I don't think i found a reliable source that explains this.
The only explanation i found was that the 'N' in black is suppose to draw attention to the NUT in Nutella.
Not sure if it makes sense?

Do let me know!



Image reference: 
http://www.nutella.com/image/journal/article?img_id=466372&t=1343227977889 




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