This is one of my Passion Projects to be Hosted in July 2025 in the city of Port Harcourt in Rivers State Nigeria…this is an event to encourage, connect and elevate Creatives…

Would sir prefer a cappuccino or a latte with his croissant this morning? An extra coffee or a cappuccino is now duly noted.

She gives me a look so scathing that it melts the froth on my cappuccino. Last year the old ticket office for the miniature railway was turned into a cappuccino bar.

Here’s a more detailed look at the different types of thread:

Stranded Cotton (Embroidery Floss):

This is a versatile and readily available thread, perfect for a wide range of embroidery projects, especially cross-stitch. Brands like DMC and Anchor are known for their high-quality stranded cotton. 

Pearl Cotton:

This is a heavier thread, often used for lacework, black work, and other detailed embroidery techniques. 

Silk Threads:

Silk threads offer a luxurious sheen and durability, making them ideal for fine embroidery and special projects. 

Rayon Threads:

Rayon is known for its beautiful sheen and is a good option for adding sparkle to embroidery. 

Other Options:

You might also find options like wool threads, variegated threads, and even metallic embroidery threads, depending on your project and desired effect. 

Here’s a more detailed look at the benefits:

1. Cleansing and Exfoliating: 

Besan acts as a gentle cleanser, removing dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin’s surface. 

It’s a natural exfoliator, helping to shed dead skin cells and reveal a brighter, more radiant complexion. 

2. Acne and Oil Control: 

Besan can help control excess oil production, which is a major contributor to acne. 

It has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe inflamed skin and fight acne-causing bacteria. 

3. Skin Brightening: 

Besan contains enzymes and compounds that can help lighten dark spots, blemishes, and uneven skin tone. 

It can also help to reduce the appearance of acne scars. 

4. Other Benefits:

Besan can help maintain the skin’s natural pH balance. 

It can also help to remove facial hair. 

It’s a cost-effective and versatile ingredient that can be used in various homemade face packs. 

How to use Besan:

Face Pack: Mix besan with water, yogurt, milk, or other ingredients to create a paste and apply it to your face. 

Exfoliator: Mix besan with water or milk and gently scrub it on your face. 

Cleanser: Use a small amount of besan with water to cleanse your face. 

Important Considerations:

While besan is generally safe for most skin types, some individuals may be allergic to it. 

Overuse or frequent use of besan can cause dryness, especially during winter. 

It’s always a good idea to do a patch test before applying besan to your entire face. 

Ingredients

Mutton – This dish is best made using bone-in mutton pieces, as the bones release a lot of juice into the curry. Try to get the pieces from the legs of the goat.

If you don’t like bone-in mutton, you can also use boneless cubes.

Lamb meat can be used instead of goat mutton.

Oil – For an authentic taste, use mustard oil. You can also make it in ghee or any cooking oil.

Whole Spices – You will need aromatic spices like cloves (laung), black peppercorns (kali mirch), black cardamoms (badi elaichi), green cardamoms (hari elaichi), bay leaves (tajpatta), and cinnamon (dalchini).

Onions – This bhuna gosht recipe uses fresh onions and crispy fried onions (birista).

You can buy fried onions or make them at home using my easy Crispy Fried Onions recipe.

Yogurt (Dahi, Curd) – Plain yogurt makes the base of the curry.

Spice Powders – This curry is flavored with basic spice powders such as Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala powder, and coriander powder.

Others – To make this bhuna curry, you will also need fresh ginger, garlic, green chilies, salt, and cilantro (fresh coriander leaves).

kebab, dish of Middle Eastern or Central Asian origin that typically combines small pieces of meat such as lamb or beef with vegetables on a skewer and is then grilled. Kebab derives from a Persian term for the dish that passed into both Arabic (as kabāb) and Turkish (as kebap).

Every day, child laborers toil tirelessly in brick kilns under harsh conditions. With heavy loads on their fragile shoulders, they work long hours to support their families financially. Deprived of education and a carefree childhood, these children sacrifice their dreams to ensure survival at home. Their small hands shape bricks, but their lives are shaped by hardship and struggle.