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Posts for November 30th 2009

November 30, 2009

Daily Steal: JCrew Textured jersey ribboned collier tee for $19.99

Built in collier could be hard to use, but I love the design. I wonder if the collier comes off to wash it?

JCrew Textured jersey ribboned collier tee


This exquisite tee is made from textured cotton jersey with an intricately beaded and sequined necklace design that includes an elaborate array of beads and colors set on tulle. Beautifully finished with an attached silk ribbon that ties in back. Open crewneck. Short sleeves. Import. Hand wash.

Was $49.
J.Crew at ShopStyle

November 30, 2009

Healthy Cake for Kids Birthday Party

My little son had his birthday and we had a party for him at home. I decided that having a healthy cake option would be better for them and also save us from sugar-rush craze after the cake. So I decided to use my son's favorite carrot cake as the cake topped by vanilla pudding. 

Here's the recipe I used mixing everything with a mixer:
  1. Mix 5 eggs with 1.5 cups of brown sugar until the sugar melts.
  2. Add 1 cup of shredded raw carrots and 1 cup of chopped walnuts. (Use food processor for easy shredding and chopping)
  3. Add 2 cups of flour and a tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
  4. Add a small spoon of baking soda.
  5. Heat the oven to 350F and bake in the middle shelf of the oven in a cake pan.
  6. Use a knife to test for the consistency to see if it is done. If the dough sticks to the knife when you pull it back, it is now done.
I used vanilla pudding as a filling and topping.

After it cooled down, I sprinkled some cinnamon and added Elmo accessories. I found some crayon-shaped candles at the drugstore that looked exactly like Elmo's. Although the cake didn't look professionally made, I still can declare it a success as it tasted delicious.

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