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Vegan Baking Cheat Sheet


Baking gluten-free and vegan translates to one simple truth that is hard to teach. Because it can only be learned by experience. This one simple truth?

Unlearn everything you think you know- or thought you understood- about baking.

All those mandatory Home Economics classes about kneading bread dough for ten minutes to improve elasticity or leavening a cake with beaten egg whites won't help your inner Betty Crocker to bloom if you're gluten-free and vegan. In fact, clinging to old notions about what works- and what doesn't- might lead you down a rather prickly circuitous path to ruin. Not to mention, your personal Culinary Museum of Failure. But don't let this bare bones truth inhibit you.

In fact, let it free you.

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AB & AB Baby in Delhi

Abhishek and his pa, Amitabh Bachchan, were shooting in Delhi for the movie Pa yesterday.

They started shooting at Rajpath early in the morning, and moved from there to the Metro station at Dwarka Sector 9. According to sources in the unit, a Metro train had been hired for the shoot. It would stop at a few stations, take the shots from there and come back. They had permission till 1 pm to shoot.

Vidya Balan, who’s also part of the cast, was shooting with them. Abhishek was in a blue shirt and a waistcoat, and Amitabh was in character as a bald man, which is what his role in the film demands.

Salman Khan's meaningful tips for Kareena

It was none other than Salman Khan who gave Kareena Kapoor a piece of advice regarding her weight.

Kareena and sister Karisma were the celebrity contestants on the opening episode of Salmana’s TV show ‘10 Ka Dum’ on Saturday (May 30) night.

Salman was at his humorous best and kept joking with both the sisters.

Salman, who has taken Aamir Khan’s advice and quit drinking, passed it on to Kareena, who has lost a lot of weight in the recent past and now flaunts an eye-popping body.

Salman told Kareena to be careful and not lose too much weight, as men prefer women with some flesh. He also said that losing too much weight affects the face and one stops looking attractive. Finally he passed a light hearted statement warning Kareena not to stand in front of the fan or she might just fly away.

It was then Karisma’s turn. However, Salman complimented Karisma for her perfect figure and also spoke about the flops the two had together!

Bipasha's seven attempts to dub

While dubbing for Sanjay Gupta’s “Pankh” Bipasha ended up visiting the Aradhna Studio 6 times, and even then she could not finish the work.

It seemed the studio was jinxed as whenever Bipasha went there to dub she always had a sore throat and couldn’t record.

After this happened around 6 times in a row, dubbing was shifted to a new studio and everything went on smoothly. So finally, Bipasha was able to dub on the 7th visit to a studio.

Bipasha has a very challenging role in “Pankh” in which she plays the alter-ego of a boy who suffers an identity crisis after being forced by her mother to act as a girl in the film industry.

Kareena's style secrets

Kareena Kapoor is viewed as a style icon by many and the actress is very particular about what she wears.

A close pal of Kareena said, "Kareena is particular about her footwear. It's only YSL or Christian Louboutin for her. The slippers that she wears at home are from Hermes."

Apparently, Kareena bought six pairs of slippers of same style from Hermes recently.

"Kareena likes to have same slippers in different colours," said the friend.

"When it comes to casuals Kareena prefers jeans and T-shirts while it is formal wear for parties. Kareena prefers Roberto Cavalli and Valentino designs for her western wear.

“Though she loves Valentino trousers, jackets, sweaters and knits, Kareena feels that when it comes to the perfect fit, Cavalli is best. But as far as Indian designers are concerned it's Manish Malhotra for her," added the friend.

First look at 'Pyaar Impossible'

Actor-turned-director Jugal Hansraj directs Priyanka Chopra and Uday Chopra in “Pyaar Impossible”, a Yash Raj Films romantic comedy, which went on floors this April.

The film's shooting is currently on in Bangkok, Thailand.

“Pyaar Impossible” is the story of Abhay and Alisha – Abhay who is a nerdy, awkward, socially challenged and bespectacled geek and Alisha who is the epitome of beauty that any man would willingly rip his heart out for!

And when these two worlds collide you get: 1 Beauty + 1 Geek = Pyaar Impossible!

Bipasha bonds with Bengali director

Dusky beauty Bipasha Basu shares a special bond with Sudipto Chattopadhyay, the director of her forthcoming film "Pankh".

Both of them hail from West Bengal and often shared Bengali delicacies on the set.

"Both used to converse in Bengali on the sets. They shared a very good friendship... Sudipto even brought Bengali food for Bipasha from home. Both used to enjoy the food," the film's publicist said.

In "Pankh", Bipasha plays the alter ego of a cross-dressed boy who fantasises about her. The film also stars debutant Maradona Rebello.

Soccer Snacks

It was our week to bring snacks to soccer. You'll never guess what we brought...
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Let me just say...I HATE DRAWING PENTAGONS!!! Ugh!

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These cookies were probably the most difficult ones I've made in a while....I am apparently polygon-challenged. They're not my favorite, either, but the kids liked them. I think everyone enjoys seeing their name on something, don't you?
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Sonam admits she is the 'young' face of the same brand endorsed by Aishwarya

The Aishwarya Rai-Sonam Kapoor cold war has been written about and discussed extensively but the two actresses have never spoken about it. Now that has changed. In an interview to Koel Purie on the chat show On the Couch with Koel, The Kapoor girl talked about the Cannes fiasco, and about being the 'young' face of the international cosmetic brand.

A source present during the shoot reveals, "Koel got straight to the chase and asked Sonam what she felt about the Cannes disaster. Sonam initially hesitated, then came the all- telling response: "I don't want to remember it as it is not a pleasant thing to recall."

When Koel asked her if she was disappointed about not making it to the festival, Sonam said that she looked at the visit as a part of her "professional obligation." When Koel labelled her 'diplomatic', the Saawariya girl laughed, "But I am always diplomatic, I have never been not diplomatic."

Continuing her questions on Cannes, Purie further asked the young actress to comment on her statement of being the young face of the cosmetic brand. "To this, Sonam exuberantly replied, "I say it as I see it!" and left it there. There was sarcasm in her tone, which indirectly hinted that Ash indeed had taken a back seat in the brand game, making way for the younger actress."

Throughout the interview, Sonam was at her candid best and touched various subjects from being called a motormouth, to her link-up with Ranbir and her films. "It's one of Sonam's most open interviews. The only time you see her get tense is when she's questioned about Ash and the Cannes drama."

The interview with Sonam airs on Headlines Today on June 6 at 7 pm.

John wants only Kat

Looks like John Abraham is taking his fondness for Katrina Kaif to a new level. The actor has been suggesting Kat's name to every producer who comes his way.

Recently, when Johnny boy was offered Rob Cohen's The Jewel of India, he told the makers to chose Katrina over Deepika.

Even though Cohen himself has personally admitted he's mesmerised by Deepika, John insisted that Katrina had wider appeal.

A source reveals, "John sounded like Kat's agent. He kept telling the producers how the international film needed a leading lady like Katrina as she has a more foreign appeal.

John also claimed he would reduce his fee if they got Kat on board."

Now only if he would concentrate more on acting rather than marketing, he wouldn't have to take that pay cut!

Hans Baliye couples

David Dhawan and Karisma Kapoor will judge Hans Baliye; a laugh riot based on the nuances of marriage with participating celebrity couples!

The show has eight celeb jodis who are gearing up to make sure you have a ball of a time! The host-of the show are Gaurav Gera and Sunil Grover.

Hans Baliye couples
Sara Khan and Ali Merchant
Tannaz and Bhaktyaar Irani
Ashita and Saillesh
Juhi Parmar and Sachin Shroff
Rajesh Kumar and Madhvi
Delnaaz and Rajev Paul
Laughter Challenge participant Ghuggi and partner Kuljeet
Srikant Maski from Laughter Challenge with partner Mel.

Vipul rebukes Ash for latecoming!

After Aishwarya Rai repeatedly reported late to the sets of Action Replay, director Vipul Shah decided to teach her the importance of punctuality.

A source said, “Aishwarya would always come late to the sets. On days when she came on time, she would spend most of her time doing up her hair, make-up and clothes while everybody kept waiting for her. The entire schedule of the shoot would get disrupted.”

The unit is shooting with Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya at ND Studios, Karjat. “Vipul is extremely particular about shooting the scenes aesthetically. He was fed up of waiting for hours for Aishwarya. Surprisingly, he made his dismay very clear on the sets a few days ago,” said a source.

Ta l k i n g about the particular incident, the source said, “That day, Aishwarya came to the sets, changed into her costume, did her make-up and hair and was ready to shoot. After the entire process, which took her several hours, Vipul shot precisely for a minute before declaring pack-up. Aishwarya was aghast that Vipul had made her get ready only to shoot with her for a minute. She openly expressed her displeasure to which Vipul shot back, ‘Apne sets pe sab time par aate hain aur sab time par jaate hain.’ This was a clear indication of how irritated Vipul was.”

As expected, Vipul denied our story and said, “This is totally false. Aishwarya has an extraordinary look in the film. We always knew it would take time for her to get ready because of which we had planned the shoots accordingly. We have not had any delays because of her. In fact, she is working 15 hours every day for my film. She is extremely professional and I am delighted to be working with her.”

Asin loves Archie

Asin and her Japanese co-star Tadanobu Asano will start training in Kalaripayattu for Bharat Bala’s film 19th Step from June 4.

The gorgeous Asin (who most of Bollywood is threatened by after she walked away with Best Debutant trophy at the Filmfare Awards) had hurt her hand, and hence, the training in the traditional form of martial art had to be deferred. Asin says, “My hand is fine now. I’m in Chennai for a couple of days for some commercial, then I will fly to Cochin and later to Trivandrum for the kalari training.” Asano has also arrived in India. He took the train from Cochin to Chennai to meet Kamal Haasan the other leading man in the film. He will join Asin for their on-screen combat. While on the topic of Asin, the girl is still loyal to her childhood memories (her family albums, toys, dresses and gifts). Her greatest love was and still are her favourite Archie comic books. “I have been stuck on them since I was nine years old,” she reveals. The Ghajini star says she has the biggest collection of them and still keeps adding to it. She can’t go anywhere in the world.

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