 Our innovative selection of 100% natural facial masques just got a facelift: we’ve tripled the size of each jar, while delivering a 60% savings. Tres fabulous, no? Each one is a dry powder that you can mix in 30 seconds or less with pantry ingredients to create a fresh, totally customized treatment especially for your skin type. It’s super-simple and no-mess, with instructions right on the jar. My personal favorite? Strawberries & Creme. Luscious strawberries blend with Argiletz rose clay and powdered buttermilk to create an amazing facial treatment that softens and renews tired skin as it boosts brightness. The perfect “perk me up” for you rksin this holiday season! 
 
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 Regular readers will likely know that I am obsesses with tea. And I don’t mean mildly obsessed. I fuel my addiction regularly with new tea varieties and teaware, but this particular tea-to-go mug is my favorite. Crafted of ceramic, it boasts double walls which help the tea stays hotter longer and also means it isn’t uncomfortable to hold, even when freshly filled. I love the bold graphic design and the sandblasting adds texture making it even easier to grip. Snatch one up for just $12 at Stash and take your morning pick-me-up on the road! 
Crushed Freshwater Pearls: Celebrated by Asian women and ancient Chinese pharmacopoeia for more than 3,000 years, pearl powder has a rich history and a myriad of legendary tales about its use at the Imperial Palace. Created by pulverizing real freshwater pearls, it is reputed to boost skins brightness and is rich in both amino acids and trace minerals. 
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma- which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” - Steve Jobs 
3 tbsp. Dried Lavender Flowers* Process lavender flowers in a blender until they become a powder, turning off the blender and scraping down the sides as necessary. Whisk together lavender powder, milk, and honey in a glass bowl, then pour into a jar. Before each use, shake the jar and pour half of the mixture into the bath. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes enough for 2 baths. *Dried lavender flowers can be found in the spice section of gourmet and specialty stores. (Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board) 
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Happy Father’s Day!June 18, 2006Today will be a blur of grilling and baking in honor of Father’s Day. I’m making all my husband’s favorites and thought I’d share the recipes. Keep in mind that this is not exactly light fare, just good ole’ Southern cooking…and extremely tasty! For lunch, we’re cooking up Mac & Cheese, soul-food style. Crock Pot Macaroni & Cheese Throw it all in ingredients in a crock pot (save for macaroni noodles and 1 c. cheese). Blend well; add macaroni and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Top with the last cup of cheese and cook for add’l 15-30 minutes until melted. We like to blend sharp and extra sharp cheddar 1:1. And you have to shred the cheese fresh..it makes all the difference! This stuff is so good but so heavy- I serve it with fresh fruit to help balance a bit. Dinner's going to be a recipe inspired by a dish from one of the restaurants where I waited tables during college. Something Chicken Season chicken and grill until almost done. Top each breast with 2 slices of ham and 1 slice of cheese. Cook for 1-2 minutes more until chicken is done and cheese is melted. Cooking this one outside on the grill is key- I love to serve it with grilled corn-on-the-cob and sautéed asparagus. Yummy!
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Topping: Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter the inside of a (10-inch) springform pan, or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Wrap the outside bottom and sides of the pan in two layers of aluminum foil. Set aside. Also have ready a baking dish large enough to hold the springform pan in a bain marie, or water bath. Crust: Spread slivered almonds in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 10 minutes, shaking the pan gently every 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned. In the bottom of the springform pan, combine almonds, graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add melted butter and mix until well-combined. Lightly pat crumb mixture onto bottom only of pan, spreading evenly across the surface. Filling: With a mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time; do not over-mix. Add vanilla and sour cream, and mix just until well-blended. Fold in white chocolate. Pour mixture into prepared springform pan. Pour jam on top in a spiral pattern, then gently stir in jam, leaving swirls visible. Place springform pan in baking pan, and fill baking pan with water to a depth of 1 inch. Bake about 1 hour and 15 minutes until set and lightly browned. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake in oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool for several more hours. Topping: In a bowl, combine sour cream, sugar, vanilla, raspberry jam and water until smooth. Spread on top of cheesecake. I garnish this one with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint. Every once in a while, I like to break out my domestic side, just to throw my husband off (ha!). Enjoy your day daddies! Tagsprinter friendly |
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