Celebrate the Turn of the Year with Grilled Chicken Barbecue Seasoning

Only a few days away, we will welcome the turn of the year 2017 to 2018. The turn of the year is synonymous with a vacation to an area. However, there are many people who also celebrate at home by doing barbecue with family and friends. Indonesia is synonymous with doing barbecue such as meat, corn and sausage at the turn of the year. In contrast to other countries that celebrates by eating sweet and healthy foods.

Are you going to vacation to a beautiful place? Or are you going to hold a barbecue at home with family and friends? If you are going to hold a barbecue event, Pesona Lokal will share you a recipe to make a grilled chicken that is suitable for you to apply on barbecue later.

The basic ingredients to make the grilled chicken are chicken, sugar, lemon or lime juice, water. While the ingredients are garlic, puree, instant barbeque sauce, oyster sauce, tomato sauce, salt and pepper.

How to make it? It is very easy. First of all, smear the chicken with lemon or lime. Let stand for a moment. Then clean it. After that, mix sugar and water, heat it to caramel, remove and set aside. Stir-fry garlic until fragrant. Then mix the garlic, caramel and other spices in one container. Stir until well blended. Enter the chicken in spice; stir well let the seasoning slightly pervasive. Then, lift and roast the chicken with a grill or burner. Bake until the chicken is cooked. Back and forth so chicken is not burnt. Finally, serve the chicken while warm with extra cucumber slices, tomatoes, warm rice and chills sauce.

Now you can celebrate the turn of the year at home with family and friends while eating grilled chicken that you make yourself.

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Change This Bad Habit to Keep Your Skin Healthy!

Who does not like to stay up late? Especially men. They love to stay up when there is a football games on TV or when they are playing games. They will forget the time and choose to sleep at midnight or even not sleep at all. Especially at the time of the turn of the year, we will definitely choose to stay up and enjoy the turn of the year with various activities such as barbeque. However, staying up is a bad habit because it can cause some negative impact on the health of the body. One of them is on skin beauty.

Staying triggered the production of high amounts of cortisol or stress hormone that will inhibit the production of collagen. As we already know, collagen has an important role for the skin that is maintaining skin elasticity. Lack of collagen will cause wrinkles and fine lines on the face so we will experience premature aging.

In addition, staying up also makes our faces pale and the eyes will become swollen and dark colored on the eyes or so-called panda eyes. That happens because the veins on the face are widening.

If this is done continuously, then our face will become dull and pimpled because the pH of the skin is also unbalanced.

For that, we have to change our staying soil, because humans need 8 hours to sleep. Of course we do not want to look older than our actual age is not it? Do not forget to drink enough water and consume fruits and vegetables to keep our skin healthy.

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A Place to Commemorate the Tsunami Tragedy in Aceh that you can Visit

Indonesia has experienced a great natural disaster and we certainly will never forget it. 13 years ago, precisely on December 26, 2004, Aceh Province was hit by a horrible Tsunami storm and claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. The disaster still leaves deep wounds. For that reason, the Aceh Tsunami tragedy must be remembered.

However, in addition to leaving a deep sorrow, Aceh Tsunami tragedy also leaves some tourist destinations that are not less interesting to visit. One of them is the Museum Tsunami Aceh.

Museum Tsunami Aceh is a museum in Banda Aceh designed as a symbolic monument to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami disaster as well as an education center and emergency shelter if the tsunami occurs again. This museum was designed by an architect who came from Bandung West Java, namely Ridwan Kamil before serving as mayor of Bandung. Museum Tsunami Aceh is located on Sultan Iskandar Muda Street No.3, Sukaramai, Baiturrahman, Banda Aceh.

Inside the museum, visitors enter through a narrow and dark passageway between two high water walls to recreate the atmosphere and panic in the tsunami. The museum walls are decorated with images of Saman dancing people, a symbolic meaning to the power, discipline, and religious belief of the Acehnese tribe. From the top, the roof forms a sea wave. The floor is basically designed like a traditional Aceh stage house that survived the tsunami. In it there are also pictures of the state of Banda Aceh post Tsunami.

In addition to being a symbolic monument to commemorate the Tsunami disaster, the museum is also useful as a refuge for such disasters in the future, including "refugee hills" for visitors if a tsunami occurs again.

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Enjoy the Sensation of Sleeping in a Spaceship Just in Tab Capsule Hotel Surabaya

Surabaya is the 2nd largest city in Indonesia which has many beautiful tourist destinations to visit. Generally, travelers or backpackers will stay at hotels as they enjoy their trip. In Surabaya there are many unique hotels one of which is a capsule hotel called Tab Capsule Hotel. Maybe we can only see this hotel in Japan. It is true; this hotel was first established in Japan because of the lack of available land. However, at this time we do not need to come to Japan to enjoy it, we just need to come to Surabaya.

The first capsule hotel in Indonesia is called Tab Capsule Hotel located at Darmo Permai Street No. 712-713, Surabaya. Due to limited land and a lot of demand then opened also a capsule hotel with a new concept called Tab Capsule Hotel Kayoon. This hotel is located on Kayoon Street Blok B No. 11, Embong Kaliasin, Genteng, Surabaya. If we watch an action film that tells about astronauts who are in outer space by displaying their beds and workspaces in the plane, then we will feel attracted to it. As well as the Capsule Hotel Tab that will offer the sensation of sleeping in a spaceship. The design of a minimalist room with a white color will add to the impression of being on a spaceship.

Tab Capsule Hotel is still classified as a new hotel. There are several types of rooms offered, namely a room for one person capacity. Two person capacity room and one room with capacity 8 people with 8 capsules. Each room is equipped with a satellite TV, self-regulated air conditioning, toilet and water heater. In addition, within this hotel there is also a restaurant that offers a variety of delicious food menu at a price that is quite affordable.

The hotel service is also very nice. Guests of the hotel can also enjoy a shuttle service from the airport and train station. Receptionist will also open for 24 hours, and the most important is there is free Wi-Fi network at high speed.

Rates for stay at Tab Capsule Hotel are very affordable. On the first night, we only need to pay Rp. 90.000, for the next night Rp. 150,000. The price is much cheaper than the other hotels.

So, if you want to travel to Surabaya or just traveling business there but only have limited funds, you can stay at this hotel.

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5 Colors of Clothes that You Should Have in the Year 2018!

If we want to recognize an object, we must see the color. Each object must have a variety of interesting colors such as black, white, red, blue, green, yellow, purple and many other. And of course, the color will be the identity of an object and it is able to attract our attention. Like every clothes we wear every day, surely all of them have colors that vary according to our favorite colors and also it is in accordance with current fashion developments. Do you know what color will become a fashion trend in 2018? Here are 5 colors of clothes that you should have in the year 2018!

Orange

The orange color will show the cheerful side in you. And it can also create warmth and happiness. Although we rarely wear this brightly colored outfit, but it does not matter if we try it.

Lavender

Lavender will make us look sweet but still highlight the elegant side. We can also believe that this color also creates a sense of security and familiarity with those around us. It is a good color is not it?

Pink

Who does not like this color? Pink color is preferred by women. This color is already a symbol of love for people who are in love. It can be seen on the 14th of February, all places and food will be decorated with pink. For that, when we wear a pink shirt, we will spread love to everyone.

Yellow

Yellow will give the impression of cheerful, happy, energetic, and a sense of optimism. However, many people are still lacking the confidence to wear this colored outfit because it will look very bright. However, we can wear flowered clothes or just accessories such as bags or shoes are yellow only.

Neutral colors

The colors are included into neutral colors like brown, gray or beige. This color is still quite popular among fashion clothes because we can wear it anytime and anywhere. Besides, neutral colors can also be combined with matching various other colors.

What color do you think will be your favorite fashion trend color in 2018?

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Visiting Batak, Do Not Forget to Taste this Food!

After we discuss about dance art from Batak that is Tor-Tor dance in previous article, this time Pesona Lokal will discuss about food of that tribe. Visiting a tourist site in an area will be incomplete if we do not taste his typical food as well. Like Batak which has many delicious foods that can make us addicted to eat it, one of them is Ikan Mas Arsik.

Ikan Mas Arsik is a Batak typical food based Fish that is captured directly from Lake Toba. This food is also known as yellow seasoning fish. The fish to be cooked is still very fresh without being thrown away. Ikan Mas Arsik also has a taste of savory, sour, sweet and spicy because it uses a typical seasoning of Sumatra, they are andaliman and kecombrang.

The basic ingredients used for cooking Ikan Mas Arsik such as goldfish tail, lemon, lemongrass, ruku-ruku or basil leaves, kecombrang flowers, small mangkokan leaves. As for the ingredients of spices such as red peppers, onion, andaliman, candlenut, turmeric, ginger, galangal, acid, salt. The materials used are quite a lot, but the way of making it very easy.

How to cook Ikan Mas Arsik is only require boiling with the first stage is clean the fish and rub it with lime juice, let it stand for 10 minutes. Then after stuck for 10 minutes, rub the fish with spices that are smoothed, the contents of the abdominal cavity with some spices such as lemon grass and kecombrang. Prepare a pan that has been given lemongrass leaves, put the fish on it. Then, add basil, kecombrang, mangkokan and sour leaves. After that, soak with water and then cooked with fire until cooked and the water runs out. Finally, Ikan Mas Arsik is ready to serve.

But if you feel lazy to cook it at home, you can buy it in some restaurant.

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Batik; The Amazing Sarong from Indonesia.

Indonesia has a very distinctive sarong and becomes the identity of that State. This sarong is often used by indigenous Indonesians and even people from other countries. It is called Batik. Batik is a pictorial sarong that is specially made by writing or putting the night on the cloth, then processing is processed in a certain way that has a peculiarity. The motif of Batik also describes the existing culture in Indonesia.

Batik is one of the handicrafts that have high artistic value related to the culture especially in Java Island. In the past, women on the island of Java made their skills to make batik as a livelihood. Tradition to make batik is originally a hereditary tradition; it can be seen from the batik motif that is always the same in a family. The motif of batik also shows the status of a person. However, traditional patterned batik worn by only residents of the palace.

How to make batik was not easy, required special skills and also diligence enough to draw a motif on a cloth. First, wash the mori fabric first, and then insert the mori fabric into the castor oil so that the fabric becomes limp, so that the absorption of the dye is higher. Then, mori fabric hammered to smooth the fabric layer for easy to make batik. Next is to draw the pattern of batik according to taste. To make it easier, the fabric can be drawn first using pencil. Then fill the pattern with color. After that dip the fabric into the liquid color repeatedly so get the desired color. The last stage is to release the whole night (wax) by inserting a cloth that is old enough color into boiling water. Upon lifting, the fabric is rinsed with clean water and then dried up to dry.

Batik has many types that can be seen based on the area of origin and style such as Balinese Batik, Banyumas Batik, Betawi  Batik, Pekalongan  Batik, Solo  Batik, Tasik  Batik, Aceh Batik, Minangkabau Batik, Kraton Batik, Cuwiri Batik, Petani Batik, Sidaluhur Batik and many others.

Batik can be used for formal and semi-formal events. And also can be combined with other model of clothes according to taste.

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Hydroponic Educational Garden that is can add Your Knowledge.

 Jember is one of the cities in East Java. This small town is the city that produces the best tobacco. In addition, Jember is also known as the Carnival Festival city called Jember Festival Carnival (JFC). No wonder if many tourists who come to this city to enjoy the unique costume parade. Jember also has many natural attractions such as beaches, but on Thursday 16 November 2011, Jember opened an educational tour called Hydroponic Educational Garden. From the name alone we can imagine there is much science that we will get. Because the tour is not just to enjoy the beauty of nature, but we also can while learn.

So what is hydroponics? Hydroponics is a landscape system that uses a groundless solution (usually water) to grow crops. Hydroponic Park has a growth rate of 30-50 percent faster and more yields than land-use parks. Jember already owns the garden. Hydroponic Educational Garden is located in Sukorambi precisely in Botanical Garden. As the name implies, the Hiroponic Educational Garden is dedicated to people who want to learn about hydromatics. Here, the end can learn how to plant without using the land.

Hydroponic Educational Garden is a tourist place that must be visited because as we know, plants grown through this method will be healthier and fresh because it does not use pesticides. So visitors can enjoy the benefits.

The Hydroponic Educational Garden is open to the public. Visitors can arrive at 08.00-09.00 and 14.00-15.00. Each person only takes 15 minutes to visit the garden. to enter this garden, visitors are not charged or admission. So, are you interested to come to this Hydroponic Educational Garden?

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Let’s Burn Calories in Your Body with Zumba!

Actually, lose weight not only by reducing the portion of the meal alone. But also must be balanced with exercise for maximum results and most importantly not easy to return to the original body shape or even be fat. Because when we intend to lose weight, we will definitely go on a diet. You do diet by reducing the consumption of calories into the body or by adjusting your diet. Exercise has a very important role when you want to lose weight. There are various sports you can do such as jogging, walking, aerobic, treadmill, yoga, zumba and others. However, this time Zumba is in great interest by many people because it does not make them bored. Do you know what zumba is?

"Zumba" comes from the Colombian language which means to have fun and move quickly. Zumba gymnastics is a fun and easy-to-follow series of cardiovascular movements, accompanied by music. This dance-based aerobics movement is accompanied by a combination of Latin and international music with fast or moderate rhythms. By doing this exercise for 1 hour, you can burn 450 calories. You can imagine if you do this exercise regularly, how many calories you burn? In addition, this exercise is also very good for increasing stamina and Lowering blood pressure and body fat.

In Indonesia, zumba is very popular. Easy and varied movements make people not feel bored, so no wonder if many people love it. There are many Zumba coaches, but the most famous are Laila Munaf and Liza Natalia. They already have their own gymnasium and have lots of members.

In doing this gymnastics, you do not need to come to the gym or studio. You can do yourself at home because there are so many videos of zumba exercise examples on YouTube. You can choose which Zumba you think is interesting and you can follow the movement. Only with a laptop or Smartphone, you can lose your weight.

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