Finally Inpiration Thursday is here. Last week was full of craziness and because of that I couldnt do Inspirations Thursday. But here we are again and I hope you survived that one week with out seeing what Inspires me! Enjoy the gallery full of Motivational and Inspirational pictures!

I try to find some time for story telling posts also this wek, but until now get to the Inspiration World and also dont forget to check out previous Model Mondays!!

How did you like this week Girl Alicja?

Also while I am around Asia there are so many things about what I want to write(modeling, culture, mentality differents between east and west etc). Life is full of experience, memorable moments and situations where you cant imagine yourself in. So here is the question, what you want to hear the most?

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So I had my nice Breakfast with local Fruits(Kiwi, Dragon Fruit and Pomelo), plain Yogurt and Coffee.

Always the best way to see the most of the city is to walk, so I had a good 20km round. But it aint that warm here so I had a hot drink on the way. Yeah I have to say ByeBye to Starbucks, because I found my new favorite spot for DrinkOnTheGo.  Its place named My Girl and they have little shops all over the town. I ordered Hot Buckwheat Sabo Soy Milk Tea. It was way beyond Delicious! Its made freshly front of you and you can creat your own drink. They have every kind of grains, milk, coffe, tea etc. Milk tea is really popular in China, mostly in south of China, but you can find it almost everywhere else too. Also my drink was made more fun with some red beans. They use beans in so many places. They are not just healthy, but Chinese have showed me how many different ways there are to use beans. There are all kind of bean milks(red, green, black bean), desserts, porridge and also they have ice creams with beans. The list can go on. Beans are almost everywhere.

I was really interested about old town , so I went to Hefang Street what is Historical and Cultural Street at Qinghefang. There was so much to see and it was super growded. From there you can find everything what is truly Chinese from foods, medicines until local organic herb and souvenires.Drum TowerFrom buzzing street I went to Southeast side of the West Lake. It was so beautiful over there.Also I enjoyed some of the Chinese and Hangzhou traditional snacks. On first picture you can see seaweed and on second one I was having one of the best Crabs ever. It was so well grilled and the taste was just mind blowing. It was just enough spicy to enjoy it!I keep on goin from city to city to see new things and get new experience of the the world! I send you a lot of Love and Light from China!

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Most of the shootings here have been in studios, but on Wednesday I flew to South of China, Xiamen. From there I went to Galungy Island, what is one of the most popular vacation spots in China.

The weather have been so misty and grey, so it was so Amazing to see sun again. Such a breath taking view from the plane.I arrived to Gulangyu in the eavning so it was dark already, but still so magical. After I put my stuff to the hotel I went to have dinner with my client. I have to say it was so overwhelming. After all that winter what have been everywher, there I was having dinner in the beach. Because its seaside most of the traditional dishes are seafood. Everything was so Delicious!

So here is the thing about Chinese traditions, nobody never gets their own meal or plate. Usually they have their main meals with group of friends and family, nobody never eats alone. They order ten different dishes what are placed in the middle of the table and everbody crab what they want to their plate. This kind of tradition is almost everywhere in Asia. Having a meal is social event and its all about sharing!

After dinner we all went for a walk together around the Island. Its really old province and a lot of architecture have western influence. Little streets with shops and cafes were so cute. Also everywhere was little food stands with local seafood and veggies, what they grilled front of you. This little village had such a great atmosphere. It was really calm, but same time it had so much energy and really enjoyable vibe.Also locals were selling their fresh fruits every where. I just couldnt pass from these juicy Mangosteens. They are so Yummy!!Next morning my day started 6am and from 7am I already started my make up. 8 hours of shooting was waiting for me. At first everything were really fun and enjoyed to work with this photographer really much. It was so easy going job, but when I was already passing my 6th hour of shooting summer clothes outside with 7C it started to get really hard. I was literally frozen. My skin colour turned into purple blue. But I did good two hours more, so I have to say that Im really proud of myself that I was able to do it that long. If I had to do it longer than 8 hours, Im pretty sure I would be able to move any more. And thanks god my immune system is strong enough and I didnt got sick, Cheers!After my job my client was sweet enough to give her furry jacket to me and so I went to enjoy hot Cinnamon Coffe and wonder around the Island.We left from the isalnd in the eavning so I needed to have my dinner in the airport while waiting my flight. Got some seafood and Chinese Veggies!

Enjoy Life, Travel, Eat Good Food and Learn about Different Cultures!!

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Havent had any time to see around, but I cant believe I am back in China. Its already my fourth time here. Have been lucky to see all these different parts of China, this time Im based in Shanghai and Hangzhou. Both are such a beautiful cities, where is so much to see and do. Tomorrow will be my first day off, so for sure I will go around, see what adventures I can get myself in here and I promise to take some pictures. I havent had any time to take pictures. I only have done pictures of food(only moments when I have time of is while I eat), thats just so sad. From next week on I probably will make my booker to be my personal photographer while Im working. Sounds like a plan!

Talking about food, I have to say that Im so sick of rice already, seriously!!

Now when Im almost used with all the changes( time difference, food, life) I need to start pushing my workouts in to my daily schedules. The way my days are now it seems kinda impossible, but I will do my best to get everywhere.

Also with that crazy working I had a chance to visit Gulangyu Island in south of China. It was such a beautiful place and its always so much fun to have shootings in these lovely locations. More about my trip to Xiamen, Gulangyu already in next post.

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How are you all? Im finally back in my blog. Being away for a week, I missed it so much!

It have been truly intense week. So I start when it all began again. Week ago on 9.02 I flew to Hong-Kong for a weekend and it was so Amazing to be back there. I just love Hong-Kong so much, there is no other place on earth like that. I love how its so international while still having a great influence from China. Colours and the energy in the city are creating such an exciting atmosphere. I will share some of the pics what I took while I was there!

Seems like Chinese new year celebrations will never end!Was so great to have time off and in the end of the long day enjoy some room service and Hotel one million tv channels.

My adventures goes on, so stay tuned for more!

I hope you had a lovely Valentines day with your Best Friends or Greatest Loves! I on the same time have been working every single day so I didnt have any piece of Valentines day this year. But its all good, because I never have been the crazy Valentines lover.

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My Best Friend, My Sister, My Partner in Crime! She is the person who actually have been in my life from really young age. First time we met I was 5, after that we had years apart, but there have been always something what got us back together. We have had such a long journey together and today I can say that I cant imagine my life without her. She is the one who always have my back and with who I can laugh until my stomach hurts.

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*Name: Kersti Niinemägi
*Age: 19
*From: Estonia
*Agencys: V Management ( Estonia ), JCF ( Milan ), First Model Management (London), New York and Miami ( MC2 ), Germany ( Louisa Models ), Athens ( VN )
*Current City: Milan
*Where Next: My plans are changing all the time and I never know where I can find myself next!
*5 Things always in my bag: phone, headphones, a book, bodylotion, wallet
*I never travel without: my laptop obviously , some good book, my personal notebook
*Favorite place: It’s hard to choose just one place, because in every city there is something unique but Milan and London are always making me feel good! But I miss States also..
*Dream client: I would never say “NO” to Victorias Secret
*Beauty Tip: at least 7-8 hours of sleep! and also the less products you use the better it is
*Secret of my body: Eating healthy( NO junkfood ) and working out daily
*Workout(yes/no, why, where, what): Yes Yes Yes! I just love the feeling after a workout and knowing that I’ve done something good for my body and mind. When I’m at home Estonia I go to Arigato ( gym, bodybalance, yoga, pilates, boxing etc. ) but if I’m travelling then I try to walk as much as possible and do some exercises at home.
*Kitchen trick: I’ve replaced salt with soy sauce and sugar with Honey ( sometimes I don’t even put honey )
*Special meal (favorite dish, restaurant, recipe or whatever is your special meal): I’m crazy about yoghurt and muesli! I could eat this all day every day
*Must get done in this year: Some of my 2012 goals are for example 1. graduate my school in summer 2. study Italian 3. to go back to Asia
*Must get done in my life: There are many goals what I want to get done in my life and I think that there is always something to aim for. We, people, grow and our dreams grow with us!
*State of Mind: Happy and Positive!
*Story what I will tell to my grandkids: I already have some great stories to tell to my grandchild but I’m more than sure that by that time I will have them more and more
*Every Morning: I wash my face with cold water and make a cup of fresh coffee
*Before I go to bed: I watch some TV-show ,usually Sex and the City, and fall asleep
*Inspired by: All the new people I meet and the new places I discover when I’m travelling
*I Love to: do yoga and pilates, dance until the sunrise, travel, read some great books, drink coffee (sometimes even too much ), spend time with my family, LAUGH LAUGH LAUGH, swim in the sea/ocean, meet new people, watch good movies, cook.. and the list goes on
*Advice for Life: “Anything is possible for those who dare to believe.” “Tough times don’t last but tough people do” and There is always a happy ending

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Kersti is my Shining star and she is growing to be Bigger and Brighter every day! I hope You fell in Love with her like I am! She is going places, I promise You!

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Lets be honest, that Estonian Girls are just Fabulous!

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So here is my last Inspiration Thursday from Estonia. Tonight I will fly back to Asia and its time to start my working season.

Enjoy pieces from my Inspiration and Be Inspired. Create Memorable moments and Live like You always Dreamed of! You have Power of Your own Life!!

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Last days craziness is so on. Organizing, packing, shopping etc. You know what I mean. Always there is so much to do before going away.

After almost six years of constant traveling I have became pretty good in packing. Yeah, my sign is Virgo so that means I am super neat and organized in everything what I do. I remember when I started traveling and how I was trying to pack and how bad I was in it.

I want to share some of my tips. Throwing your stuff randomly in your luggage dosnt help! Especially I need to be really clever with what I take with me. I need to fit everything in one luggage, because I need to carry it by myself from airport to hotels and back, a lot of different stops. So its easiest for me to have less baggage to carry. Also I need to think about seasons, because its Winter now, but the Summer is coming, so my wardrobe need to be really functional. And most important I cant forget to leave some space for thing what Im going to buy.

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*Dont over pack! Take clothes what are easy to match with each other and what you wear the most. There is no point to waste space with clothes what you will not wear!

*Put the heaviest items in the bottom of the suitcase and lighter ones on top of them.

*Fold everything really well, it saves a lot of space and its easier to find your things.

*Everything should have their own corner in the luggage. Pants/skirts in one corner, shirts in another, jackets/sweaters should have their own corner and toiletries with robe and sleeping wear should have their own space.

*Put socks and belts into little pockets of the suitcase.

*Shoes are usually the heaviest pieces and they also take a lot of space. So it would be really smart to wear the bulkiest pair.

*Take care that all kind of lotions, shampoos etc will be in a plastic bag, because we dont want to find explosion between your well packed clean clothes.

*Yeah about clean clothes. I find disgusting packing clothes what are not washed with clean ones. So it would be really nice to have all washed and clean clothes in your luggae.

*Jewelery is also pretty heavy and also if your accessories are expensive you should keep them in your hand luggage.

*Keep your books, computer in your hand luggage.

Super important for long flights is to dress comfortable, but that dosnt mean sweatpants. You are not going to the gym and you are not at home. Dress adequate, its still a public place and if you hang around in your pajama, its also uncomfortable for people around you. Respect yourself and others. Hand luggage, what you take to the plain with you should be packed with most needed things.

Here are some things what are most important for me.

*Magazines are just must have and lets not forget that airports are the best places to buy a bunch of international magazines

*Phone, Earphones, Computer, Camera, Ipod Touch/Ipad

*Notebook for new ideas, plans and schedules. I have a lot of things in my mind, so its really important for me to write them down immediately!

*City Guidebook find out all the new things about your destination. Its always nice to be prepared.

*Cashmere scarf its like a safety blanket for me.

*Make up basic concealer and mascara for little fixes after 10 hour flight.

*Eye Mask Everything for better sleep! I promise you!

*Lucky Charm Must have where ever I go!

My first destination is Hong Kong where I will be for two days. Im so happy to go back there. I truly love this city and what can be better to have nice friday and saturday in Hong Kong.On Saturday I will fly to Shanghai/Huangzhou. Will keep you updated with everything!

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Dont forget Inspiration Thursday tomorrow and also check previous Model Mondays.

I will give my best to keep on posting and keeping you updated with everything. But I cant promise anything, so dont be upset when  You will not find any posts for sometime. Keep on checking my blog!

I Love You my dear readers and you support and interest in anything have been so nice.

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My last days in Estonia have been super busy, but thats all what I really Love.

While I have been trying to pack my bags already(in my head) I have been trying to find out what are my everyday must haves what I can take with me and what I cant. Like always when Im going somewhere I dont know when I will come back so I need to be super organized with what I will take with me. I need to find out the way how to get everything into my one luggage. Of course I will not take any of my Kitchen tools with me even that I would love to. Life at home and my Life while traveling are so different and I have such a different routine then so Im also used with other things and even my habits are different.

Will keep you updated with everything what is happening in next few days. So be ready to have adventure with me!

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Kitchen Must Have

Everyday Boudoir Must Have

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New Week is here and what can be better than to start it with Model Monday. My this week girl is Kati Viikmaa. I know Kati for many years and I can say that she is not just a Cute Doll face, but she also have Adorable personality. Find out more about Kati’s World!

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*Name: Kati Viikmaa
*Age: 21
*From: Estonia
*Agencys: currently Joy(Milan) m4(Germany) Goshen (Seoul)
*Current City: Seoul, South Korea
*Where Next: Will see where the wind is going to take me
*5 Things always in my bag: Lipbalm, Sunglasses, Lighter, Wallet, Cell phone
*I never travel without: Laptop and nailpolish remover, because i always color my nails in crazy colours
*Favorite place: There’s no place like Home. And from my travels I love all of the places, except maybe Guangzhou
*Dream client: Never thought about it, I think my dream client is a client who’s nice and happy with the job I’ve done But I would never say no to some Vogue covers
*Beauty Tip: Ice cube wake up in the mornings Specialy good if you freeze calmomille tea
*Secret of my body: Natural Herbal Tea’s. Always try to bring some with me from estonia
*Workout(yes/no, why, where, what): My only workout is dancing, don’t know gym never had an appeal to me, maybe when ill get older ))
*Kitchen trick: Spice’s, Food just does’t taste right if its plain
*Special meal (favorite dish, restaurant, recipe or whatever is your special meal): Kati’s special Oatmeal cookies,  *3/4 of a glass Sugar *2 glasses of Oatmeal *1 glass of Flour *1 or 2 eggs *1 or two packs of cottage cheese *100g of Butter *Vanilla
Mix everything together and then bake in in the oven for 20 min or until their ready ))

You can play arround with the recipe by just adding what ever you want And I normally use instant Oatmeal because it makes the cookies softer
*Must get done in this year: Learn How to play chess. I am the youngest in my family so my brothers and sisters just didnt bother to teach me chess They decided to teach me checkers instead cause it was easier for them
*Must get done in my life: My ultimate goal in life is to die happy )
*State of Mind: Smile. I’m constantly smiling and singing in my head
*Story what I will tell to my grandkids: There are too many stories to tell. But I will show them my portfolio and say: “You see your Grandmother used to be young and pretty too!”
*Every Morning: Wake my face up with ice cubes
*Before I go to bed: Brush my teeth and try to read something until I fall asleep
*Inspired by: Love, life, books, moon, sunshine and surrounding people
*I Love to: Sit in the snow and look at the stars
*Advice for Life: Nothing is impossible You just have to belive in yourself and if you fall down you always get up, brush off the dust from your clothes and keep on walking with a smile on your face. Life is all about the choices, you choose how you react to situations or how people affect your mood, so choose wisely everyday.
Being able to Love myself and surrounding people makes me Proud!

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Thank you to Kati and I hope you all enjoyed pieces from Her Life!

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Have been a little bit sick last few days and so I havent went to the gym or swimming at all. It dosnt mean that I havent work out. I just cant have a day without any exercises. So now when I am kinda stucked at home I have been focusing on my abs, for building them stronger and toning them. Who dosnt want to have a perfect flat tummy with some beautiful abs shining out? Almost every other girl want to go to the beach in the summer and show off the body for what they have been working all winter! Yeah we girls are weird sometimes. But lets be honest, its true. Tell me if here is somebody who dosnt want to have perfect six pack on their tummy or havent look these gorgeous girls on VS runway and thought “Thats the body I want!”. Its all in you and you can get it, if you are willing to work for it!

I want to show some of my favorite exercises with what you can build your perfect waist line.

For getting nice abs you really need to have persistence and will power. Its not just that I will do these exercises once a week and maybe I will get the results. No! You really need to do them regulary and work for them.

I always have had a thin waist line, but it never was strong or had anything to do with abs. So year ago when I really start to work on myself I wanted to show to myself that I can be the girl with perfect tummy. I regularly have been doing exercises to keep my results and not let them gone in the wind!

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Stand Up Exercises!

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More about Plank

I consistently read all kind of books, articles, blogs, magazines and everything else about human body, workouts and health. So lately I have notice a lot that everywhere is something about Plank. So few days ago I decide to try it out and see how well I can do it. I have to say I surprised myself. For the first time doing it I was able to stay for 1 min and 45 seconds without any problems. I realized that everything is about breathing. So here I found out that everything what I learned in Yoga about Breathing and Bandhas are really helpful. I have to say that Plank is working, because I do it twice a day and for few days doing it… my abs are so sore! Feels good

Towel Plank

To do it: Start in a plank position with one small towel placed under each ball of your foot, legs together. Bring your left knee in towards the right side of your chest, squeezing your abs. Then, straighten your right leg back out to full plank and bring your right knee in towards the left side of the your chest and back out to full plank. Next, draw both knees into your chest at the same time and then slide your legs back out to full plank. That’s one rep. Build up to 3 sets of 12-15 reps (resting in between).

Side Plank

Plank with a Ball

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Reverse Pressup

To do it: Lay flat on your back with both hands by your sides, palms facing down. Extend both legs up in the air above your hips, keeping both knees slightly bent, feet flexed. Push upward with both feet at the same time, pressing your heels towards the ceiling, lifting your hips off the floor. Try for up to three sets of 15 reps.

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Pelvic Scoop

Targets: Lower back, rectus and transversus abdominis, obliques, and butt. Lie faceup on floor with back resting on folded towel, knees bent and feet flat on floor, arms by sides.Cross right ankle onto left thigh just above knee so bent right knee points out to side; flex left foot so only heel rests on floor.Rounding lower back and squeezing abs, lift hips off floor so pelvis tilts up toward ribs. Curl pelvis as far as you can without arching back; pull abs in to lift rather than press through left heel. Lower to floor.Do 10 reps, holding the lift for 10 seconds on the final one. Switch sides and repeat. Do 3 sets.

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So here are the Magic Foods for your flat waist line!

Eat right food and Work for your Body!

Be in Shape and Love Your Body!

The difference between a Goal and a Dream is a deadline!

Sources of the pictures are  Shape.com , Fitnessmagazine.com , Womenshealthmag.com

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Fashion goes round in circles. -Siobhan Fahey

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Time stops for no one. Cherish the moment, it is passing by at the speed of life!

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Magic is in the stuff you didn’t see coming.#TheDailyLove

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Leave the shadows of insecurity behind & own your shine. U might see cubic zirconia..but the world sees a diamond.#TheSingleWoman

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There are many people will try to define who u are, but the only thing that matters is how u define yourself. -Wilz Kanadi

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The important thing is the family. –Walt Disney

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“Let a man lose everything else in the world but his enthusiasm and he will come through again to success.” – H. W. Arnold

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Life’s greatest gift is the freedom it leaves you to step out of it whenever you choose.

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“I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more.” – Jonas Salk

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You don’t have to cling to what is truly meant for you. You can let go. It’ll stick around.- TheSingleWOman

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Sometimes the SMALLEST beginnings can make for the most magnificent endings.-TheSingleWoman

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Everything happens in its own right time, you need not force it. – Osho

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Its getting colder every day and that means I need to add another layer ever time. I always have been a big fan of layers. On these cold winter days I sometimes forget what will look nice and its all about what will keep me warm. And again… Layers, Layers, Layers!

Last few days it have been -10C until -15C and in the end of the week it will get up to -20. Here we go real winter. I love snow and beauty of this time of the year, but lets not forget we are still human beings and there is a limit what our bodies can handle.  Some days its already ridiculous that it takes 20 minutes to get dressed up(putting all these layers on each other) to go from point A to point B. Its kinda funny already that I need to get 3 pairs of leggings on each other, 2 pair of socks in fur boots, shirts, jumpers, jackets, double scarves and warm winter jacket on top of that. This cold is no joke!!

Here are some Layer Ideas for this time of the year.

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Put tons of layer of clothes on, keep warm with Hot Drink and get a bite of my Delicious cookies.

So today after I got back home from the city I was freezing so badly, but I still got some Ideas in my head. Hot and warm heat from fireplace in the kitchen and I was ready to bake.

These cookies are so easy to make, honestly it took like 25 min max and Im so in love with them( not only me, all my family). These cookies dont have any sugar or dairy. Also you can eat them without feeling any guilt eating them too much. Dates and Almonds are both filled with necessary vitamins and fats for your body. So lets be Super Healthy and have a Delicious bite of YummyYum!

Almond-Date Cookies (Sugar-Free, Grain-Free, Guilt-Free)

(around 10 small cookies)

*75g Almonds *75g Dates *2 Egg whites *1/2ts Vanilla powder *1/2ts Cinnamon

Pre heat oven on 200C . Blend Almonds to Almond flour and chop Dates, combine with Spices. Beat Egg whites stiff and mix with dry ingredients. Drop the mixture on baking sheets with two spoons and make your cookies as big as you like. I made little ones and they were ready with 15minutes. If you plan to make big size cookies then you have keep them longer, 20-25 minutes should be fine. They will be Beautifully Golden when ready!

Life is Sweet enough and this is why we dont use Sugar!

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What a Beautiful start to a new week. From today on I will have Model Monday on my blog. That means I will introduce one of my model friends every Monday. We will find out everything what makes them so Awesome, Fabulous and why I find them to be Greatest Girls who I ever met!

First Model Monday Girl is Alina. She is one of the most Gorgeous Angels who I have ever known. I met her almost 4 years ago in Milan and ever since she have been in the game(Milan, Tallinn, Hong-Kong). We never plan our trips together, but somehow we always end up in the same places! I truly love her and now is your time to get into her world!

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Name: Alina
Age: 19
From: Tallinn, Estonia
Agency: Mj- Models
Current City: Tallinn
Where Next: Currently dealing with school, but we will see what is there in store for me in the very nearest future
5 Things always in my bag: my phone, wallet, hair brush, a book, music player.
I never travel without: some books to read, camera and a laptop (of course! )
Favorite place: Barcelona always makes me smile even more
Beauty Tip: I would suggest girls not to spoil their beauty with all those kinds of extensions, tons of make up and other artificial products. Trust me, NATURALNESS, SIMPLICITY and EFFORTESS beauty- are the key words
Secret of my body: the less I sleep – the better I look (sounds nonsense, but true )
Workout(yes/no, why, where, what): Yes, yes and yes! I’m into cardio workouts mostly!
Kitchen trick: Everything I eat/cook must have soy sauce and a vinegar in it (unless it’s something sweet )
Special meal (favorite dish, restaurant, recipe or whatever is your special meal): As I am a fan of Asian food, green curry coconut soup with shrimp- has recently became my favourite dish, which comes from Thai cuisine. (And I have to mention, that I absolutely can’t stay away from those colourful chewing candies!!! )
Must get done in this year: My 2012 ”to do list” seems to be too long to be published here. Three random things from it: 1) improve my Spanish skills, 2) swim with the dolphin, 3) make a bungee jump
Must get done in my life: I believe there should be always something to aim for! And no matter what You’ve already achieved, new goals always must to be set up! So I’m pretty sure I will never have a lack of new incoming dreams, targets and desires!
State of Mind: Happy, no matter what. (Oh You should try SOO hard to spoil my day )
Story what I will tell to my grandkids: I’m sure there are hundreds of new stories to arrive by that time
Every Morning: I drink one glass of water with lemon juice and a table spoon of apple cider vinegar
Before I go to bed: I stretch myself out
Inspired by: All the creative and great people I get a chance to meet
I Love to: dance, dance and dance; watch good movies; read good books; laugh till my six pack hurts; play table games in a good company; decorate the Christmas tree, make cakes, dive in to the water, horse ride, play snowballs, drink coffee with milk, watch people, eat pancakes on Sunday morning, make people happy ( – Just a random list
Advice for Life: Whatever happens to You – you deserved it! Do not try to blame in your problems anybody, but Yourself! Never give a chance to somebody ( or something ) to let you down! And before asking WHY, ask WHY NOT?
Makes me Proud!: I consider myself to be an all-sufficient and self-confident person. I’m aware of my good sides, as well as of my bad ones. And that makes me proud

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I truly love this salad, especially on this time of the year. Winter is time when we need to get massive amount of vitamins. I love how I always find a way to add some Cinnamon everywhere, Persimmon is such great winterly vitamin bomb and Turkey adds lovely taste of lean protein. Selenium, heart-healthy Niacin, B6, immune-supportive Zinc and good amount of Omega 3 fatty acids are only some of the Healthy Life sources in Turkey.

Persimmon-Turkey Salad

*200g Turkey Fillet *half Orange *1ts Honey * Cinnamon peel *1 Garlic

*2 Persimmons *Lollo Rosso *Rucola *Cress *chopped Rosemary *Olive oil *Balsamic

Start with Turkey and rub fillet with salt. Put Turkey to cooking bag with Orange slices, Cinnamon peel, Honey and chopped Garlic. Close the bag and cook it 45 minutes with 180C.

Put greens to the bowl, cut Persimmons to slices and add pieces of Turkey. Make a sauce with Olive oil, Balsamic and Rosemary. Cover your salad with sauce and Fresh meal for Winter eavning is ready.

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My kitchen Golden Three is here again!

Three most used goodies in my kitchen are Beets, Rucola and Herring!

(plus Rye Bread)

I just cant get enough. So Delicious that there is no problem to just eat that every day. Day without Beets is so wrong for me. I need to get at least class of Beet juice or just snack a little bit of raw Beet. My mom even changed my name to Herring Helena Beet Oun. Find out more about Beets here. Also Check out my Recipes.

Herring is just one, but one of the biggest favorites in seafood. I love fishes and different seafoods. I love to cook them in different ways, I always wanna try to taste variously cooked  seafood in different countries/cultures. Herring is something what really makes me love North Europe and its something what makes me remember where Im from. My seafood obsession is endless and truly herring is one of the simpliest way to enjoy it. But I never had said no to seafood/fishes it dosnt matter how they have been cooked. I will never forget my experience with raw and alive spicy seafood soup in Korea. Yeah it was something crazy what to remember. But it was taste what I will never forget!Rucola is the green what always find its way to my kitchen. Whent its summer I love to have it in my back yard growing proudly. But its dosnt matter where I am I always need to buy back of rucola to my fridge. Sadly its not easy to find it in Asia, but luckily we have it everywhere in Europe. Rucola fits everywhere, its tastes so good and it gives a good twist to everything!

Long Live The Beet, Herring, Rucola

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Yeah you too Rye Bread!

Be Proud of where You from and Enjoy the Taste of Home!!

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*500g Baltic Herring(räim) *Salt 

Sauce: *1/4dl White Wine Vingear *1,5dl Smashed Tomatoes *1/2dl Chilli sauce *1ts Thyme *4ts Soy sauce *1 ts Black Pepper

Pre heat oven on 200C. Rub Herrings with salt…… and turn into rolls. Put rolls in to oven dish.Combine all the sauce ingredients and cover herring rolls with it.Cook it for 35 minutes. 

Its perfect for Light and Delicious dinner. Super easy to do and tastes Yummy with RyeBread!

Bon appetite!

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