Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Friday, March 17, 2017
Ondo state Govt Declares Holiday for Voters Registration
Ondo state Govt Declares Holiday for Voters Registration
The Ondo state Government has declared Friday 15th
and 22nd of August as public Holidays. According to a statement by the State's Commissioner for Information, Kayode Akinmade, this is to enable
public servants in the state participate actively in the
fresh voters registration exercise being organised by
the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well as the collection of the newly
introduced permanent voters card.
Voters are expected to begin the exchange of their
old temporary voters card for a permanent one on the
15th to the 17th while registration of fresh voters
will hold between the 20th and 22nd of August.
The government urged Civil servants in the state and
the general public to take advantage of the holidays
and ensure that they partake actively in the exercise
by exchanging their temporary voter's card for a
permanent one and also register if they have not done so.
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
overnight eggnog waffles a holiday brunch
overnight eggnog waffles a holiday brunch
Can I share a little secret? I didn't love New York when I first moved here this summer. The city was a swamp, with funky garbage smells and such intense heat and humidity that we mostly stayed inside, cooped up in front of the air conditioner.
But then fall came. The air cooled (slightly) and you could finally leave the apartment without needing to shower immediately. In that time, we settled into our new apartment in Brooklyn, exploring our new borough with bike rides through trees shedding orange and gold leaves. One of those bike rides ended in thick, chewy slices of square shaped pizza. As I took a bite of the crispy, crackling crust, it was then that I first thought: oh — this is why people like New York!
And now winter is here, and the city has undergone another transformation. All around Manhattan, there are giant Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands on the classic iconic buildings. People are bundled up in cozy wool sweaters and coats, and there seems to be a festive skip in everybody's step. And it was while looking up at the giant Christmas tree in DUMBO, with the Brooklyn Bridge shining in the background, I sighed happily and thought to myself: oh — this is why people LOVE New York.
At this point, there's no denying it; there's nothing quite like New York City at Christmas time. Without further ado, here are the top five things that I've done to get into the holiday spirit:
- Check out the different Christmas trees around the city. There's the famous one at Rockefeller Center, but I also love the lower key ones at Madison Square Park (where you can get a sugar cookie shake at the OG Shake Shack as you enjoy it) and in DUMBO (which has the view of the Brooklyn Bridge as well).
- Shop at the holiday markets. Both Bryant Park and Union Square have a pop-up holiday markets full of booths selling ornaments, winter accessories, and other festive Christmas gifts. I'm especially partial to the Bryant Park holiday village, which has a pretty amazing selection of eats that I got to preview earlier this year (mmm... truffled duck fat fries). If you're in Brooklyn, I recommend checking out the Winter Flea + Holiday Market by Brooklyn Flea. Their current spot in Fort Greene is very pretty, and you can find lots of vintage gifts and get bubble waffles (!!!) at Smorgasburg.
- Stroll down Fifth Avenue for the holiday windows. It's Christmas tradition for Barney's, Bergdorf Goodman, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, and other fancypants department stores to decorate their windows for the holidays. Decorate is sort of an understatement here — a lot of the displays are full-blown dioramas, taking you to otherworldly scenes set in fairy tales, various greeneries, and different time periods.
- Do a hot chocolate tour of the city. I like the hot chocolates at Jaques Torres (of course), City Bakery (that comes with a giant marshmallow), and the Nutella latte at Eataly in the Flatiron (it's technically a latte, but it has Nutella in it, so come on now).
- Host a holiday brunch with friends! And finally, if you prefer not to fight the crowds and cozy up at home, there's always this:
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Some baker's notes:
Some baker's notes:
- To quote the wise words of my fellow food blogger, Jen from Savory Simple — shopping for eggnog is a bit like shopping for wine; you can't buy just anything and expect it to taste good. I like Organic Valley (check out the cinnamon rolls I made with them a few years ago!), but if you're in New York like I am, I recommend shelling out for the Ronnybrook variety.
- I like to use instant/rapid rise yeast because unlike with active dry yeast, it doesn't necessarily need to be activated at a certain temperature and I find that it leads to more consistent rises. That being said, it is helpful to have the butter still warm from being melted when mixed into the dough — it just speeds up the rising slightly faster, especially if you want to eat the waffles immediately and don't want to wait overnight for them (see next note).
- If you're all about instant gratification and want the waffles IMMEDIATELY, no worries! You can cook a waffle or two after the first rise at room temperature. However, the waffles probably won't be as boozy and flavorful versus if you had waited overnight. It's all good, just means you get to use more maple syrup, right?
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Monday, February 13, 2017
OVO TORONTO FLAGSHIP STORE HOLIDAY HOURS
OVO TORONTO FLAGSHIP STORE HOLIDAY HOURS
899 DUNDAS ST. W
TORONTO, ON M6J 1W1
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
On A Holiday Digestive Food To Keep Off Excess Pounds!
On A Holiday Digestive Food To Keep Off Excess Pounds!
CRB Tech reviews is back with its health blog. This time its the turn for a holiday food plan.
On a holiday and worried about putting on excess weight due to over eating? It can hamper your holiday spirits and keep you away from the enjoyment part.
Now,
You need not worry about putting on excess pounds while you are on a vacation. Thats because we are going to tell you the ways by which you can keep of holiday pounds. It can be called as a holiday food plan.
Keep yourself occupied:
Get camera friendly, or offer to snatch refreshment refills for your visitors. It sounds so straightforward, however this will keep you from having fingers free to graze, clarifies Michelle Routhenstein, RD, proprietor of the nutrition practice Entirely Nourished. Likewise, strategize your choice of handbag. "Take a clutch under one arm and a seltzer in the other hand," says Zuckerbrot. "No hands free for another plate of pigs in a sweeping." Keep your mouth occupied, as well: Stash Listerine strips in your handbag and pop one directly after you eat. The mintiness tastes yucky when combined with something sweet, says Zuckerbrot, and offsets that dessert wanting.
Pamper yourself with a fitness gift:
The Christmas season might be loaded with allurements, but at the same time its brimming with deals and specials, says Tanya Zuckerbrot, RD, originator of the F-Factor Diet: If theres a touch of something youve had your eye on that you think will help you be more advantageous, this is the ideal opportunity to get it and put it to utilize. The oddity of it will persuade you to utilize it and help you remain centered when inescapable enticements emerge. Go ahead—treat yourself to those wire free ear-buds or that individual training meeting.
Stuff yourself with a filling snack:
Cocktail party bound? Get dolled up, then ruin your hunger. Showing insatiable can lead you to settle on motivation choices when you go to fill your plate, is the opinion of Zuckerbrot. Inside a hour prior to taking off the entryway, chomp on no less than 5 grams each of fiber and protein, which will control your yearning; it will likewise moderate your bodys assimilation of sugar, adds Zuckerbrot. Some of her nibble go-tos: turkey cuts on a couple of high-fiber wafers, an apple with string cheddar, or a protein bar. Consider it as a holiday party food.
Consider a party lap first thing:
Yes, you can even now get your hands on all your fave party foods, however be choosy about it. Overview the entire room—the people, the food spread, the bar—before touching anything, proposes Shaub. Get a lay of the land, say hellos, take a plate, is what she says. Make note of the nourishments that look fascinating to you, take only a tad bit of each and run sit with a companion to appreciate them.
Do not wait for 1st of January:
Right now is the perfect time to plunge into "new year, new you" kind of a health plan, says Brian Wansink, PhD, chief of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab and author of Slim by Design. In another study, Wansink and scientists measured the weight patterns of individuals in various nations to perceive how their weights changed around their particular occasion seasons. For Americans, weight tends to rise 10 days before a vacation and peak amid the two days after—and conceivably takes over five months to shed. Rather than a New Years determination, make it at this moment, Wansink feels. Its a great deal less demanding to stay away from the weight now than attempt to lose it after you pick up.
So, with the path shown to you, think about it seriously. Especially if you are an easy weight gainer. Apart from holidays, focus on easy ways to burn body fat or food cuts body fat. CRB Tech reviews wishes you happy slimming!
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