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Nutella stuffed brioche buns

oanaasandului — 2022-11-06 12:40:59 UTC

For my first padlet i decided to write about my favorite dessert and it’s recipe. I saw this recipe on my Instagram reels and it changed my life.
So these are the ingredients for 2 buns.

· 2 brioche buns

· 2 tbsp Nutella

· 1 egg

· 50 ml milk

· 1 tbsp vanilla essence

· 1 tsbp butter

· 1 tsbp sugar

· 1 tsbp cinnamon

And now let’s start with the process of making 😊

1.using a knife, slice a hole into the centre of the bun, to spoon 1 tsbp of Nutella in each bun.

2. in a bowl combine the egg, milk and the vanilla essence

3. dip the buns into the mixture and coat fully.

4.add the butter into the frying pan and place on medium heat.

5. then put your bun into the pan and fry on each side for 4 minutes or until golden.

6. remove the brioche from the pan and coat with whatever you want. I usually coat with vanilla sugar and cinnamon and it’s ready to serve. Enjoy your meal!!

Book review

oanaasandului — 2023-01-06 16:21:26 UTC

So Herman Hesse's book Demian is one of my favorites. Although the plot may seem convoluted, it is very simple to read. It is an intensely gloomy investigation into the human spirit and the teenage mentality.

The primary theme of this book is the concept of two parallel worlds that are so close to one another that you might easily cross over into either one is fascinating and paints a very sad but accurate picture of how humans behave.

Here is a brief synopsis of the narrative. Sinclair, the little child in the book, feels compelled to rebel and explore the realm of evil that has emerged beyond his home despite remaining confined to his family's reality. He is given the chance by his older schoolmate Demian, who mentors him through life and helps him comprehend the dreams he is experiencing, which lead to his ultimate destiny.

Aside from the themes this book explores, it has a strong story with a quick pacing and relatable characters. Sinclair portrays everyone's worries and bewilderment as they transition from infancy to maturity, making him an easy character to relate to.

Here is one of my favorite quote from the novel to round up my review of one of my all-time favorite book.

“Each man’s life represents a road toward himself, and attempt at such a road, the intimation of a path. No man has ever been entirely and completely himself.”

I wanted to include the words in my review that I bolded since they represent the new world I learnt.

Convulted=complicated

Compelled=felt obligated

Bewilderment=confusion

Infancy=childhood

Yoga

oanaasandului — 2023-01-06 16:30:23 UTC

Since my senior year of high school, I have never researched this field. I needed to do something to feel comfortable and less anxious because I was under a lot of pressure due to my finals. I tried yoga, and I still occasionally practice it because it helps me feel better. So let me mention the advantages this sport gave me psychologically and physically.

Yoga poses frequently call for you to lift your own weight. Yoga increases blood flow. especially, the feeling of relaxation.

Particularly in your hands and feet, the relaxation techniques you acquire during yoga can improve your circulation. Your cells perform better as a result of yoga because it increases oxygenation in your body.

Yoga emphasizes the importance of being with the flow. According to studies, practicing yoga regularly enhances balance, reaction time, memory, and even exam performance. ;))

Skincare

oanaasandului — 2023-01-06 16:35:12 UTC

This is one of my favorite skincare quote and it has made me take my skincare routine more seriously.

"Beauty is in the skin! Take care of it, oil it, clean it, scrub it, perfume it, and put on your best clothes, even if there is no special occasion, and you`ll feel like a queen. If society is hard on you, fight back by pampering your skin. Skin is political.
- Fatema Mernissi

Preppy style

oanaasandului — 2023-01-06 16:39:35 UTC

https://www.instyle.com/fashion/preppy-fashion-trend-50s-80s-90s-style-evolution

Emerged= move out of or away from something and become visible.

Athleisure=  is a hybrid style of athletic clothing typically worn as everyday wear.


Tongue-in-cheek= in an ironic, flippant, or insincere way

Glossary

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22 Business English Acronyms

2023-05-20 19:11:17 UTC

First off, I'd want to apologize for my lack of participation on Padlet, but I wasm't exactly sure what to write here to be more "specialised". But, after some thought, I chose to begin with the 22 business English acronyms and abbreviations that I have learnt with Lucy.

 v. = very
ltd = limited company
imo = in my opinion
w/  = with
w/o = without
nbd = no big deal
eod = end of day
poc = point of contact
tl;dr = too long, didn't read
icymi = in case you missed it
eta = estimated time of arrival
tos= terms of service
ooo= out of (the) office (to be frank this one shocked me the most because I wouldn't figure out what it could mean:))

Learn Business English Vocabulary

oanaasandului — 2023-05-21 13:17:25 UTC

-Learn English with TV series.

call a meeting = a meeting is necessary so that  a certain topic can be discussed.
run a meeting = direct a meeting in a more casual tone.
course of action = plan of action, POA(for short)
scratch the surface = explain briefly without details.
drive home the point you are making = to make clearly understood, to make a point
sharply = to describe a rise or drop about numbers
plummet= slump, crash, collapse
surge = rocket, soar, go through the roof, jump
ball is in their court = it's the negotiator's turn to either accept the offer or make a counter-offer

IELTS Buddy- The Growth of pilates

oanaasandului — 2023-06-04 13:37:50 UTC

IELTS Buddy- The Growth of pilates

oanaasandului — 2023-06-04 13:40:37 UTC

I have actually learned a new term today, which is 'insurance subsidy'.

Insurance subsidy refers to a financial assistance or support provided by the government or an organization to help individuals or businesses afford the cost of insurance coverage. It is a form of financial aid that aims to make insurance more affordable and accessible to those who may face difficulties in paying for premiums.

10 business english idioms

oanaasandului — 2023-06-04 13:50:32 UTC

bend over backwards = to make an extra special effort to do something.
give (sth) the green light = used to give official permission or approval to do something.
have a lot of spinning plates = to have a number of different tasks to do at the same time.
get your wires crossed = different understanding of the same situation.
hands are tied = they can't do what they want to do
move the goalposts = unfairly change the rules by which something should be done
have a finger in every pie = to be involved in multiple activities at the same time
up to speed = have the latest information about something.

https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b2/speculation-deduction/

oanaasandului — 2023-06-04 13:57:15 UTC

https://www.baamboozle.com/tag/business-english

oanaasandului — 2023-06-04 14:19:16 UTC

workforce = the people who are available for work in a particular area, country, or industry.
market share = represents the percentage of an industry, or a market's total sales, that is earned by a particular company over a specified time period

Learn Royal English with THE CROWN (TV Series)

oanaasandului — 2023-06-04 14:27:57 UTC

in a nutshell = used to say all the main or important points in a simple short way
in a manner of speaking = used to say something is generally true/correct
pass with flying colors = do somethinf=g successfully 
brand spanking new = very new 
it never ceases to amaze = something continues to impress or amaze even though you have been aware of it before
rave reviews = enthusiastic praise for something

oanaasandului — 2023-06-04 14:34:12 UTC

ballpark figure = an approximate quantity of figure
have ( a lot) on (one's) plate = to have too many activities or tasks to do
knock( sth) out of the park = to do something successfully
learn the ropes = to learn how a particular job or task is done
run (sth) up the flagpole = float or suggest an idea to see how people respond to it

GAME OF THRONES | 10 GREAT English Expressions

oanaasandului — 2023-06-04 14:38:38 UTC

have a ring on it = if something has a ring on it, it sounds appealing or good to you
drop like flies = get unwell or die in large numbers very quickly
redeeming quality = a positive aspect amongst several negative ones

oanaasandului — 2023-06-04 14:45:08 UTC

flat out = very busy train of thought = the way in which someone reaches a conclusion bank on = base one's hopes or confidence on something brush up on = to update or improve your skills wing it = to do or try to do something without much practice or preparation off the cuff = without preparation.