Chocolate ganache,white chocolate yoghurt
Recipe: For Ganache 260 grams chocolate, 70 percent, melted 600 grams heavy cream, 40 percent 90 grams honey 50 grams glucose syrup 2 grams salt 6 grams gelatin, bloomed Combine heavy cream, honey,...
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Srungkue: The Blessed Protection Cord
Why we do what we do: Bhutan has an old culture of wearing Srungkue (སྲུང་སྐུད་) or protection cords. They are also known as Srungdue (སྲུང་མདུད་) or protection knots. The blessed protection cords are...
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Losing fat
Health and fitness: Hi Tshering, I am desperate to lose some baby fats around my belly, thigh and arm area. Some people suggest that I eat rice just once a day or eat curry instead. Will that work? I...
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FabLab comes to Bhutan
Main story: In an era where developed countries are witnessing a leap in technological advancement, Bhutan won’t be left far behind. With state-of-the-art technology to design and create products, the...
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The majestic birds are home again
Main story: The picturesque valley of Phobjikha in Wangdue is a wide alpine valley. It is considered one of the largest and the most significant wetlands in the country. At 3,000 metres above the sea...
View ArticleMuscle-building for vegans
Health and fitness: Hi Mr Bhutan, Can a vegan build muscle? -Elen, 28 years Dear Elen, A true vegan is someone who doesn’t eat anything that is animal based, not even dairy and eggs. Yes! Vegans can...
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You need to show respect in order to gain it
Youth in focus: I used drugs for many years and during my addiction time I did many crazy and wild things. Later, I went to rehab in Siliguri, where I learned many important life-skills. I returned to...
View ArticleCoconut baked custard, fruit salsa
Recipe: For Coconut Custard Cream 1 litreCastor Sugar 500gm Egg Yolk 200gm Vanilla Essence A little Recipe Method Heat oven to 350°f. In 13×9-inch pan, place 4 (6-oz) ceramic ramekins. In small bowl,...
View ArticleK-Beauty’s popularity in the country
Main story: If you have never heard, let alone used, a Korean cosmetic product made from snail’s slime or bee-venom or bird droppings and mud, then you may be seriously missing out on the latest beauty...
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Diet for a baby’s healthy growth
Health and fitness: Hi, I am a mother of a two-year-old. I am concerned about his nutrition. His Pediatrician said he is under weight for his age. Could you please give me some simple advice to follow...
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Tangnyom – Equanimity
Why we do what we do:The fourth and last immeasurable thought is tangnyom (བཏང་སྙོམས་) or equanimity. It is an attitude or thought to treat everyone without partiality and discrimination and a wish to...
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Online portals bringing foodies together
Main story: Eating out in Thimphu can be a daunting task. Images of patronising waiters and the fear of fumbling through a menu is enough to give unaccustomed the cold feet. Not to make one feel...
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Be curious about life
YOUTH IN FOCUS: I graduated from college two years ago. I cannot find a job and I am feeling depressed and worthless. I sleep until noon and my family looks down on me and barely speaks to me. What can...
View ArticleChicken biryani
RECIPE: For Rice 1 cup rice, rinsed under cold running water until water runs clear, 1 table spoon (tsp) salt, 2 tbsp milk, half tsp saffron For Chicken Biryani 1 large red onion, divided, 2 tsp oil,...
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Camp RUF
Main story: It’s vacation. Fifty-four students from Thimphu and Paro are gearing up to meet fifty-four students from Wangdue at the Camp Rural-Urban Friendship (RUF) this winter. The week-long camp is...
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Our New Years and Chunyipai Tshetheg
Why we do what we do: Due to its cultural diversity engendered by geographic isolation, Bhutan has many different losar (ལོ་གསར་) or New Year celebrations. The celebrations mostly mark seasonal change...
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Finding an inspiration during the cold season
Health & fitness: Hi Sir, Winter is one of the hardest times to lose weight while you keep on gaining weight, as you tend to eat a lot. What can I do to inspire myself to hit the gym or go jogging?...
View ArticleWelcoming the New Year (2017)
Main story: When the clock strikes 12, chances are you will be awake. You might be in the middle of a crowded dance floor with friends counting down every second to the New Year; you might be uncorking...
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Having a big heart is the most important quality for an office worker
Youth in focus: I have a very short and simple question. I am planning a career in a government office. What does lama think are the most important qualities for this job, and why? – TP, Thimphu Well,...
View ArticleGrilled brie cheese, pencil asparagus, baked figs with berry compote
Recipe: Ingredient Quantity Brie cheese 1 tin (125gm) Asparagus 80gm Carrot 100gm Figs 50gm Extra virgin olive oil 20ml Salt to taste Black pepper crushed a pinch Balsamic Vinegar 20ml Berry Compote...
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