Monday, 19 May 2014

Media and Awards

In Media:


Hindu Metro Plus:

My recipe 'Nellikai Sadam(Amla Rice) got featured in Grandma's recipe column. I will soon update the picture from newspaper soon.

You can check the article in the below online link.

http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Food/how-to-make-nellikai-sadam/article5922781.ece

Awards:


1. Pigeon Kitchen Queens Award:


2. Dove Runner Up Award:


3. Fab blogger award given by Fabfurnish.com:


Monday, 5 May 2014

Top 5 Best schools Near Siruseri, Kelambakkam - OMR in Chennai

I have compiled the list of top 5 schools near Siruseri, Kelambakkam, OMR in Chennai and few notes about it. Hope this post will be surely useful for parents who are looking for their kids school admission.

Velammal Vidyashram Mambakkam:

Velammal Vidyashram has started functioning from the academic year 2014-15. It is located in the Vandalur-Kelambakkam main road. We have got admission for my kid in this school. The school is already having lot of branches. So many people in Tamil Nadu are aware of this school. Since Velammal schools are there in lot of locations in Tamil Nadu. I have lot of expectation from this school since Velammal schools well known for their standard.

When I asked few other friends, they said that the school used to have good academic performance and more importance will be given to studies. One of my neighbor told me that her son was very good and well disciplined when he was studying in one of the velammal schools. She told that the performance and perfection had dropped after changing the school due to their relocation.

Also, they carefully select teachers and give 2 months training to the Kinder garten teachers. The training is must for them. So, I feel assured of the quality of teachers.

The transportation fees is so high and we need to pay the one year fee in a single shot.

PSBB Siruseri(Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan):

PSBB has started its branch in Siruseri recently. It is located inside the L&T apartment near Siruseri IT park. So, preference is given to L&T residents. Very few seats are given for outsiders. There is lot of process involved and so many factors they consider for admission. They start the admission process late when compared to other schools. The results are also announced late. By that  time, other good schools close admissions. So, people residing outside L&T apartment have to think about other options as well. The school does not have transportation facility currently. You need to arrange transport on your own. As PSBB KK Nagar branch has good reputation, PSBB siruseri is also considered as a good school. The school fee is less and affordable when compared to other good CBSE schools near Kelambakkam.

Gateway International School, Padur - Chennai:

Gateway International School is one of the international schools located near Kelambakkam, Chennai. They are continually growing. The fee structure is on higher side. It has good transportation facility. They operate American Internation School and CBSE school in Padur. Most of the parents are satisfied with the school performance. If you are located near Kelambakkam, Siruseri and Navalur and looking for international school, you can consider this school as one of the options.

Maharishi Vidya Mandir, DABC Chennai:

This is the right school if you are looking for a good CBSE school with low fee structure comparatively. The other branches of this school has good academic records with top rankings in exams. Since Polacheri branch has started only few years before, we need to wait to know its academic performance. PSBB Siruseri is also having low fee structure but getting admission is very tough there. So, if you are a parent who is looking for good CBSE school with affordable fee structure and  living outside L&T Siruseri apartment, you can choose MVM polacheri. It has good transportation facilities. MVM is already well established school with lot of branches in whole India. The main problem is the location. It is located interior from the Vandalur-Kelambakkam main road and currently the location is having nothing other than the DABC apartment. Since school provides good bus facility, you can enquire more details in the school.

This branch is accessible for the people residing near Vandalur Kelambakkam road, Mambakkam, Medavakkam and its surroundings.

Hiranandani Upscale School(HUS), OMR, Chennai:

Hiranandani Upscale school is one of the best schools which offers international programme along with CBSE programme in OMR. They have started international programme from 2014 academic year. School is recognized by CBSE authority. They offer Pre KG to X std as of now. They have transportation facility. Fees is on higher side. Some of my friend's children are studying there. Few of them like the school very much. If you are a parent residing near kelambakkam and looking for international programme, you can go and check the school for more information. It is located inside the Hiranandani Upscale Apartment. Chances of getting admission is high.

Sunday, 27 April 2014

Listerine Ingredients, Price and Review - Listerine Cool Mint Mouth Wash

Today I am writing about Listerine Ingredients, price and review of Listerine Cool Mint Mouth wash. It is highlighted in the label that just 3 steps to get a completely healthy mouth. Step 1 is use 20 ml undiluted Listerine. Step 2 is to rinse for 30 seconds and spit out. Third step is do not rinse with water or eat till 30 minutes. They tell that Cool Mint Listerine Mouth Wash fights germs that cause bad breath, plaque and gum problems. It is accepted by Indian Dental Association(IDA accepted).

Listerine Mouth Wash


What Johnson & Johnson tells about the product:

Cool Mint Listerine mouth wash reaches areas in the mouth your toothbrush cannot. It fights germs that cause bad breath, plaque and gum problems.

Directions for usage:

1. Use undiluted 20 ml mouth wash.
2. Rinse for 20 seconds.
3. Do not swallow the rinse.
4. Do not rinse mouth with water or eat and drink for 30 minutes post rinse.
5. Use twice daily.

Listerine Ingredients:

Purified Water
Sorbitol
Alcohol
Poloxamer 407
Benzoic Acid
Sodium Saccharin
Eucalyptol
Flavour
Methyl Salicylate
Thymol
Sodium Benzoate

Shelf Life: 36 months from the date of manufacture.

Price: Rs.99 for 250 ml as on Apr 27, 2014.

Manufacturer Details:

Johnson & Johnson Limited. Trademark of Johnson & Johnson USA.

Warning:

Listerine mouth wash is for external use only. It should not be swallowed. Keep the mouth wash out of reach of children.



My Listerine Cool Mint Mouthwash review:

As it is a cool mint product, it has a nice mint flavor and makes me to feel cool during rinsing and even after rinsing. The mouth wash is in blue color. It is packed in a normal plastic bottle and it is easy to use. You might need to keep it in a plastic cover while travelling to avoid the content getting spilled out. The fragrance is good and the smell spreads out well every time I open the bottle. I feel good after rinsing with the mouth wash. I feel my mouth is fresh all the time if I use the Listerine Mouth wash twice a day continuously. I do not need to worry about bad breath when I use it.

If you ask me whether it is good for your health or it has any side effects, I do not know seriously. You can predict based on the ingredients. You can also consult a doctor.

Pulli Kolam Designs - Simple Kolam Designs - Easy 7 Dot kolam

I have shared the photo of simple pulli kolam design here. It is a simple 7 dot pulli kolam. This ner kolam is perfect for morning and evening time. Also, it is easy to draw even in very small spaces. Even if you reside in an apartment, this pulli kolam can be drawn very easily.

Since it is both a dot kolam and ner kolam, even kids can learn this quickly. I dedicate this simple pulli kolam design for beginners.

Kolam Level : Easy
Time : Less than 5 minutes
Dot Kolam: Yes
Ner Kolam: Yes
Dots -  7 to 1
Easy for beginners - Yes
Good for small space - Yes

Note: Do not copy the image in your website or publish in any other materials. 

You are free to refer this design and use it for personal purpose.


Hope you love this pulli kolam design. Stay tuned for more kolam designs.

Sunday, 13 April 2014

Rangoli Kolangal Designs - Peacock Kolam

Peacock Rangoli Kolam is very easy freehand rangoli design. The curves are the one which are difficult to draw. But if you frequently put rangoli kolangal or if you are good in drawing, it is not a matter at all.

You can choose peacock blue and peacock green to make peacock kolam more beautiful. The drums drawn in the peacock make this kolam a unique one.

This rangoli kolam was photographed by my uncle and it was drawn by his neighbor.

If you have new rangoli kolam design and want to get it published here, send the rangoli photo to femtakeblog@gmail.com

Peacock Rangoli Kolam for Sankranthi, Pongal, New year, Diwali and competitions.

Note: Photo is copyrighted. Do not copy in your blog or website.



Nescafe Sunrise Premium Coffee Powder Product Review

Hello friends,

Nescafe Sunrise Premium is the recent coffee powder I have tried. Nescafe claims that it has rich aroma granules. Yes, the coffee powder has seriously good aroma granules. It is an instant coffee powder. When I think about Sunrise coffee powder, the TV adverstisement featuring Surya and Jothika always comes in my mind. Of course, I love the ad. I bought the 100g pack and I am quite satisfied with the coffee. I am using it for a long time and it is going to get over soon. So, I thought of posting about it soon before it gets over.

As you know, Bru and Sunrise are leading coffee powder brands in India. You can expect a review on Bru coffee powder soon.



What the product claims ?

Nescafe Sunrise Premium is a fine blend of coffee and chicory. It is expertly granulated to capture the rich aroma inside every AROMA GRANULE.

It is made with fine blends of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans.

Ingredients:

Coffee - 70%
Chicory - 29.3%
Sugar

Contains added natural and natural identical flavoring substances.

Manufacturer: Nestle India Limited.

Storage Instruction:

Store in a cool, dry and hygienic place. Always use dry spoon. Once opened, transfer the coffee powder into an air-tight container.

Shelf life: 18 months from manufacturing

Nutrition Information(per 100 g powder):

Energy(kCal)        - 304
Protein(g)             - 11.0
Carbohydrate(g)    - 65.0
              Sugar(g) - 0.6
Fat(g)                   - 0.0

Price: Rs.118.00 for 100g pack(As on Feb 2014).

How I prepare Sunrise coffee ?

1. Add one tsp of sunrise coffee powder in a cup.
2. Add sugar and hot milk.
3. Blend well.



My view on the product:

Just one tsp is enough even to prepare a strong coffee. The coffee-chicory ratio(70:30) is good. The taste is good. It is easy to prepare. Price is reasonable. Product from a trusted brand.


Sunday, 16 March 2014

Rangoli Kolangal Designs - Easy Rangoli Kolam #1

This easy rangoli kolam was drawn for a symposium in a college. The contrast colors used in this kolam makes it more attractive. Using contrast colors is the most important factor to make this kolam more beautiful.

This freehand rangoli kolam is easy to draw and the colors required are less. You can draw this rangoli kolam with flowers too.

Since it has Lord Ganesh in the middle, this kolam is best for pongal, sankranthi, new year and even for competitions.

If you have new rangoli kolam design and want to get it published here, send the rangoli photo to femtakeblog@gmail.com

Copyright - www.femtake.com. Do not copy in your blog or website.