INVENT YOUR OWN DONUTS!

The recent craze with our Singapore Kripsy Kreme donuts inspired me very much. This easy and delicious donut recipe is the perfect weekend holiday breakfast! Whether you're giving your kids a treat or hosting a party, it is the perfect snack for all occasions.

So if you are addicted to Krispy Kreme donuts, but do not have one near you and want to try something innovative, you are going to love this recipe. It is simple, yet it tastes delicious! 

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Right now, I am about to reveal the most exciting and simple method to make your very own Krispy Kreme donuts at home, which could make you the most popular person in your neighbourhood...

Before I go on, you have to say goodbye to your diet as I assure you that you are gonna be hooked as soon as you try them.

This recipe makes 3 baker's dozen donuts (that's 39!).  You can scale it down - or up - as you need!

Donuts

3 (1/4 ounce / 7g) packages yeast (3/4 oz / 21g total) - I used "Rapid Rise" but traditional is fine too - it just affects the rising times

1/2 cup (120ml) water  (105-115F / 40-46C)

2 1/4 cups (530ml) milk, scalded, then cooled

3/4 cup (169g) sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

3 eggs

1/2 cup (113g) shortening

7 1/2 cups (940g) all-purpose flour

canola oil for frying

Glaze

1/2 cup (113g) butter

3 cups (375g) powdered sugar

2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla

6 -9 tablespoons (90-135ml) evaporated milk (can substitute regular milk or water for milder flavor)

http://www.instructables.com/id/Krispy-Kreme-Donut-Doughnut-Recipe/

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Now that you have this awesome recipe, it’s time to make some donuts in time for the festive season! And what’s a festive season without some fun and games?

Everyone’s favourite holiday, Christmas, has been created with some popular brand logos for each alphabet. How well do you know your brands? Show off your depth of knowledge in the comments section. 

Hint: To get your started, Krispy Kreme is somewhere in there…

Have fun everyone & Merry Christmas!

Kelyn Tor, Finance Manager

BEAUTY VENDING MACHINES

Ever been caught without your makeup bag while rushing for work or a date? With the new concept of beauty vending machines, days of being makeup-less could be no more.

The first ever beauty vending machine was launched earlier this year in Harvey Nichols BeautyMART boutique, selling bags filled with girly treats from face cream and nail varnish to makeup kits and emergency beauty supplies. There are 32 bags to choose from; there's a Love and Peace bag, a Fashion Emergency bag, and even a Clubbing kit, depending on your needs.

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To keep up with the hectic pace of their consumers' lives, L’Oréal Paris have launched make-up vending machines in NYC Subway, the first-ever intelligent shopping experience. All you need to do is to step in front of a full-length mirror and digital animations featuring potential makeup combinations will pop up next to your image and offer you products that you can buy on the spot.  The choices either “Match” or “Clash” with whatever you’re wearing. The machines feature various eye, lip, and nail products from L’Oréal’s Colour Riche collection as well as the brand’s newly launched Voluminous Butterfly mascara. 

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For busy working mums like me, always rushing to and from work, these innovations cannot come soon enough. Let's hope they roll out to Asia soon.

Zonna Ong, Designer