Minestrone Soup

A recipe is merely words on paper; a guideline, a starting point from which to improvise. It cannot pretend to replace the practiced hand and telling glance of a watchful cook. For that reason feel free to stir your own ideas into this dish. When you cook it once, it becomes yours, so personalize it a bit. Add more of an ingredient you like or less of something you don't like. Try substituting one ingredient for another. Remember words have no flavour, you have to add your own! Ingredients 8 slices bacon, chopped 4 onions, peeled and diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 10 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1 red pepper, seeded and diced 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 x 28 oz can whole tomatoes, with juice 1 litre chicken broth 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 Parmesan rinds Sprinkled sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 large handfuls baby spinach 1 x 18 oz can white kidney beans Method Put the bacon into a 6-quart soup pot and brown it until it is crisp. Pour off half of the bacon fat and discard. Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic and sauté for a few minutes. Add zucchini, red pepper, cauliflower, tomatoes and juice, chicken broth, oregano and Parmesan rinds. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender, but still hold their shape. Stir in baby spinach and beans and stir until spinach has wilted and beans are heated through.

Jason Mraz LIVE IN KUALA LUMPUR 2012 @ Stadium Merdeka | June 19 2012

Mark your calendars, the musical maestro will be making his way to our shores again come this June 19th 2012. Yay!

The long awaited Jason Mraz concert is now confirmed to be held at the Merdeka Stadium this coming June 19, 2012. A performance with his band touted to be a great experience for his fans. Having performed to a packed Stadium Negara in 2009, the singer-songwriter famous for hits like ‘You and I Both’ and ‘I’m Yours’ returns to Malaysia (KL) June 2012 for a second concert in line with the release of his fourth studio record ‘Love is a Four Letter Word’..Dubbed “Tour is a Four Letter Word”, the concert will coincide with the release of his fourth album, “Love is a Four Letter Word” due out later this month. The talented singer-songwriter was here in 2009 and played to a packed house in Stadium Negara. Fans are already expecting him to repeat this feat and even more at the grand ol’ Stadium Merdeka. Ticketing details will be announced later this month, so watch out for it. Jason Mraz has long been admired for his wordplay and catchy songs. His musical prowess in playing instruments is impressive to say the least, he plays the guitar, classical guitar, ukulele, mandolin, mandola and banjo. His hit single “I’m Yours” shot him to fame internationally and he has won two Grammy awards.

Mix FM leads the on air activity as the official radio station supported by sister network stations Hitz FM, ERA and My FM. Listeners are encouraged to keep their ears glued to these stations to get a chance to participate in contests to win concert tickets and exclusive ‘meet and greet’ passes. A live telephone interview with Jason Mraz in the US is on the cards and will be announced soon as it is confirmed Till then, enjoy his latest single,

Ticketing details Arena – RM345, RM295, RM185, RM95 (numbered seating) Terrace – RM235, RM75 (free seating) AirAsiaRedTix Hotline: 03-8775 4666 Get your tickets from: 1. www.AirAsiaRedtix.com 2. Rock Corner outlets: · The Gardens, Mid Valley (TEL: 03 - 2283 4893) · Mid Valley (TEL: 03 - 2284 1423) · KLCC (TEL: 03 - 2161 9417) · Subang Parade (TEL: 03 - 5636 9520) · The Curve (TEL: 03 - 7729 6313) · One Utama (TEL: 03 - 7725 5667) 3. Victoria Music outlets: · Sg Wang(TEL: 03 - 2148 7208) · Amcorp (TEL: 03 - 7956 0592) · Tropicana (TEL: 03 - 7722 2955) · BSC (TEL: 03 - 2093 1093) 4. KL Life Centre (TEL: 03 - 2162 2570) The Jason Mraz concert is organized by Scenique Concerts & Events Sdn. Bhd. and Live Limited, the regional promoter in collaboration with the music label, Warner Music (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Christina Perri Live In Kuala Lumpur 7 Jun

Penyanyi yang mula meningkat naik iaitu Christina Perri ini bakal tampil mengadakan konsert di Malaysia pada 7 Jun ini. Pastinya anda tahu penyanyi ini yang menyanyikan lagu tema OST Twilight yang berjudul “A Thousand Years”. Konsert yang bakal diadakan di KL live, Jalan sultan ismail Kl ini pastinya akan menarik minat ramai pengemar filem Twilight dan peminat artis antarabangsa ini sendiri. Christina Perri yang mula menyertai bidang nyanyian ini apda tahun 2010 telah pun bekerja keras untuk menjadi penyanyi dan juga penulis lirik. Tiket konsert sudah mula dijual sejak bulan april lagi dan anda boleh dapatkan tiket tersebut di Rock corner outlets, Victoria Music Centre, Guitar Store Outlets dan secara online di www.ticketpro.com.my.Tiket konsert berharga RM 258 (Party Zone), RM188 (Chill Out Zone) , RM 98 (Regular) . Ini merupakan kali pertama Chritina Perri ke Malaysia dan belia dibawakan oleh JS concert dan Fat Boy. Kepada peminat Christina Perri pastikan anda tidak ketinggalan untuk ke hadir konsert ini.

Train Di Kuala Lumpur

I like it! Okay, saya rasa sekarang fenomena sedang berlaku di Malaysia. Bila ada lagu baru je meletop-letop masuk Malaysia dan beberapa bulan lepas tu sure ada concert! Well! Cara macam ni la baru betul buat World Tour kan kan kan. Bila dah lagu berkumandang di radio, pastu fehmes pula. Lagi la jualan tiket macam goreng pisang panas! Kumpulan yang terkenal dengan lagu “Hey Soul sister” ini telah pun mengesahkan kehadiran mereka ke Malaysia pada bulan hadapan. Ini dimana konsert Train bakal diadakan di KL live pada 16 June 2012 (Sabtu) jam 8.30 malam. Band yang berasal dari San Francisco, California ini bakal tampil buat kali pertama di Malaysia dan mereka dibawakan khas oleh Js Concert dan Fat boy sebagai penganjur konsert. Band ini ditubuhkan pada 1994 dan namun album pertama kumpulan ini hanya mula release pada 1998. lagu hit ketika itu adalah berjudul “Meet Virginia” . Kumpulan Train yang dianggotai oleh Patrick Monahan (vocals), Jimmy Stafford (guitar, vocals) dan Scott Underwood (drums, percussion) ini pastinya akan membuatkan peminat mereka di Malaysia menantikan kehadiran mereka. Tiket konsert Train ini anda boleh dapati di Rock Corner, Victoria Music Centre , The Guitar Store outlets, KL Live dan secara online di www.ticketpro.com.my.Tiket berharga RM 288 (Rock Zone), RM198 (Chill Out Zone) , RM 128 (Regular) and early birds akan mendapat 20% discount dan sah sehingga 31 mei ini. Konsert TRAIN LIVE IN KUALA LUMPUR bakal berlangsung pada : Tarikh : 16 Jun 2012 Hari : Sabtu Masa : 8.30 malam Lokasi : KL Live, Jalan Sultan Ismail

Untuk Concert Train live di Kuala Lumpur di-organised oleh Fat Boys! Dan dimana ada Fat Boys, di situ ada RA. Hahahaha! Well dalam maksud lain, saya akan berada di Concert ni untuk menggegarkan KL Live. Jumpa uols disana ye. Tiket dan Layout Concert details seperti berikut. Jom beli tiket di tiket Train Live in Kuala Lumpur http://www.ticketpro.com.my So jom lah kita nyanyi lagu Drive By bersama-sama.

Pasta Primavera

INGREDIENTS 8 ounces linguine 4 1/2 cups assorted cut-up vegetables, such as broccoli florets, sliced carrots, red bell pepper strips and peas 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon McCormick® Dill Weed 1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Salt 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Thyme Leaves PREPARATION Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables during the last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking. Drain well. Place cream, cheese, broth, wine, butter, dill weed, garlic salt and thyme in same saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Add pasta and vegetables; toss gently to coat well. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Despite

Despite the cheating, lies and the way things didn't work out, I still love you for who you are, and whether you willingly admit it, I know there is a place in your heart for me. You lock it away and sometimes disregard it, its not enough to reject other women by, but it's enough to remember me by. Even though I'm not always there, and the intricate hardships that complicate my life, are not your burden to carry. I feel like you see my pain, and have a subtle yet distinct way of loving me, which brightens my day when I'm feeling low. You warm my heart when you tell me I am beautiful, and although it's not openly said, their is a kind of love that ties us together, but equally drags us apart. It's a safe kind of love, one that can be intercepted or temporarily forgotten. But that can always be redeemed and replenished. You are a beautiful mistake to me, and I know you think I don't see it. Your beauty and kind soul, but I see it more than anyone. And feel like you have the right to know. I never am open about my thoughts and the things that I keep locked away, are often for good reasons. But you are that beautiful someone, who to me, despite relationships, distractions or consequence, have a place in my heart, and I love you for the person that you are. I won't ever ask for your forever, or even a functional relationship. You and I work differently to that, and at the moment, at this stage in life, where we both are, it somehow works. Amongst the mess of uncomplicating everything that is thrown at us, we are eternally together. And if for some reason, if one day you do meet that someone who fulfills you, and I am replaced, At least I told you what was real for me and all your worth. I will regret missing you.

The one Person