I know you might have stumbled upon the Facebook icon of a certain guy with his face upwards to his right at some point of time in your virtual life dominated by Facebook. Ever felt the desire to know about the story behind the same and how he is the only person who is having…
Month: June 2016
what it’s really like to have OCD?
“Why are there always so many damn socks in the laundry?” William Doan’s wife asked him that question 10 years after they got married. He laughs when he remembers it. There were, and remain, so many damn socks in their laundry because when William Doan wakes up in the morning he puts on two pairs. “I had to…
Woman Sues Microsoft, Wins $10,000
Microsoft has been forcing Windows 10 upgrades for months now, an aggressive tactic that’s rubbed people the wrong way. The Seattle Times reports one woman’s computer was messed up by the update, prompting her to sue Microsoft. Not only did she win, she got $10,000. Per The Seattle Times: A few days after Microsoft released…
The coolest technologies that are being pitched to NASA Right Now
Turning a big idea into reality often comes down to convincing the right people to throw money at it. The Starburst Accelerator Global Summit, happening Thursday, gives 10 inventors a chance to pitch their ideas in front of agencies like NASA, venture capitalists, and aerospace companies, including Boeing and Lockheed Martin. And, even more excitingly,…
6 Exclusive Games For Every PS4 Owner
1. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Image: www.chalgyr.com Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is definitely a game which every PlayStation 4 user must own. The game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment was released on May 10 this year. The third-person action adventure shooter is the sequel to 2011 release Uncharted…
Jerk inspired chicken
INGREDIENTS : For the marinade 1 tbsp ground allspice 1 tbsp ground black pepper 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, picked from woody stem 1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped 2 scotch bonnet chillies, finely chopped 2 tbsp dark brown sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp white wine vinegar…
Stir Fried Beef with Flat Rice Noodles
INGREDIENTS : 400g fresh banh pho (ho fun) noodles (if using dry, rehydrate the noodles first) 200g sirloin steak (or rump), cut into 5mm thick slices 120g mange tout 1 clove garlic, sliced 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped 4 tbs oyster sauce 4 tbs soy sauce pinch of pepper splash of water 80g bean sprouts METHOD…
Mango lassi ice-cram
INGREDIENTS: 2 ripened mangoes 250ml yogurt 500ml water 4 tbs condensed milk RECIPE : Peel and cut mangoes into pieces and blend together with yoghurt, water and condensed milk. After blending the ingredients together, freeze for at least 2 hours.
Sweet & sour Squid
INGREDIENTS: 250g squid, cleaned and sliced into 7mm rings 1/2 onion, cut into bite-sized chunks 50g celery, sliced 1 cm thick 300g tomatoes, chopped into bite-sized chunks Half courgette, cut into bite-sized chunks 200g fresh or tinned pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks 100ml pineapple juice from can or orange juice 2 tbs fish sauce 1…
Ginger & Almond Shortbread
INGREDIENTS: 100g butter 50g caster sugar 75g plain flour 75g ground almond 1 tbsp ground ginger 1 stem ginger METHOD: Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Beat the butter and the sugar together until smooth. Stir in the flour, ground almond, ginger and stem ginger to get a smooth paste. Pinch off and roll into…
Pasta with Pork Meatballs
INGREDIENTS : half packet of linguine 250g minced pork 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 onion, diced 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped a few basil leaves splash of white wine METHOD: Season minced pork with salt and pepper, one garlic and half onion. Using your hands, mix well and roll into bite-sized balls. Set aside. In a…
Coconut Prawns With Orange Chilli Dip
INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons marmalade 6 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce Salt Pepper 1 pack prawns 100g plain flour 100g desiccated coconut 100g panko breadcrumbs 2 eggs, beaten Coconut oil INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine the marmalade, sweet chili sauce, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix to make the dip. 2. Roll prawns in flour, then…
