This mask is super moisturizing. Avocados contain tons of minerals plus vitamins B and E, and honey helps reduce inflammation. After wearing the mask for a few minutes, the avocado oils begin to melt into your skin, making it feel supple.
Mix together 1 mashed avocado, 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of honey.
Spread over your face and neck and leave for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse off with warm water.
This man was asked by a Youtube viewer to review 5 Guys Burgers & Fries. This is an autotune about his passionate review.
Saw this tile at a local taco shop. Had to share.
In my parents home there has never been an absence of beans. Ever. My mom would make a batch of pinto beans every few days and we would eat them as a side dish, in burritos or my favorite – by themselves with a little queso fresco sprinkled on top accompanied by a warm corn tortilla to soak up the rich broth. Yumz.
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Dried Bean Guide |
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| 1/3 cup dry beans = | 1 cup cooked beans |
| 1/2 cup dry beans = | 1 1/2 cups cooked beans |
| 2/3 cup dry beans = | 2 cup cooked beans |
| 1 cup dry beans = | 3 cups cooked beans |
| 2 cups (1 pound) dry beans = | 6 cups cooked beans |
Beans typically can be found in bags at the grocery store or sometimes in bulk bins. They must be sorted very carefully because they are a natural product that came from a plant, therefore will sometimes have debris such as little stones, that can be camoflaged against the sea of beans. Sort out any beans that are discolored, wrinkled, or broken, in addition to debris. Rinse the sorted beans.
Good beans on the left, bad beans on the right
Place the beans in a heavy pot or Dutch oven. In order to reduce their “magical” abilities, soak them in cool water, about 2 inches above the top of the beans, for 6-8 hours. Strain out the soaking liquid and replace with fresh water, about 4 inches above the top of the beans. Bring to a boil over med-high heat, then cover and reduce to med-low heat and allow to cook for about 2 hours. Check on them once in a while to be sure they still have ample water. If they are beginning to dry out, add more water.
You can tell the beans are done by squishing a few between two fingers. They should be completely soft.
Now that the beans are done, they are ready to season. I like to add salt, a teaspoon at a time, mixing each addition in and tasting before adding more. Then I add one chopped onion and one sliced jalapeno for a nice spicy kick. Allow the beans to simmer until the onion and jalapeno are soft and enjoy!
I’m all about homemade skin and hair treatments and winter has played quite a number on my skin so today I decided to try a moisturizing oatmeal mask. First thing in the morning, I went to the kitchen, peeled a ripe banana, added about a cup of plain instant oatmeal and about 1/2 cup of milk, then pulsed it in the food processor until smooth. Then I spread that stuff all over my face and let it do its thing while catching up on Modern Family. I had enough that I also spread it all over my hands and had my hubby use some on his hands too. Thirty minutes later, I washed it all off and my skin felt smooth, soft and cool. My hubby has dry, cracked hands and he found a ton of relief after washing off the oatmeal mask. I highly recommend this beauty treatment. I’ve been feeling up on my cheeks all day long! Do you have a favorite homemade beauty treatment to share? I’d love to hear about it and try it out.
I hate grapefruit. My husband claims to love it so much that he buys a 10 lb bag of them, then forgets about their existence until they rot and we throw them out, only to start the cycle all over again. This has been ongoing for years. Every time we go grocery shopping together, a bag of grapefruit magically appears in the cart and he swears each time that he will actually eat them and I let him buy them, knowing full well what their fate will be. Today, I looked at his aging bag of grapefruit in disgust but then guilted myself into not wasting another bag, so I covered them in spiced sugar and put them under the broiler… and today I have a new favorite snack. The best part of this snack is the juices you get to drink when you’re done scooping everything out of the fruit! Plus, there are only about 155 calories in one fruit.
Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Cut each grapefruit in half between the stem and end. Remove any seeds and poke a knife into each section to loosen the flesh.
Place grapefruits on a foil lined baking sheet and spread the brown sugar mixture over each grapefruit.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler on low until the sugar gets caramelized and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes. Watch closely, as my broiler may get the job done quicker or slower than yours.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool a little while. Enjoy while warm.
I’m gonna be baking some fresh bread this weekend. Time to party in the kitchen! Nothing gets a party started like some MJ! Happy Friday, everyone!
Am I trippin, son?
When my hubby and I moved into our home, about 6 years ago, we were cleaning through the kitchen to set everything up when I looked inside the oven of our still-waiting-to-be-restored vintage Wedgewood stove to find a large cast iron skillet left behind by the previous homeowner. The skillet was very dry and rusted. I had never used a cast iron skillet before and had no idea how to care for it. This article details everything you need to know about caring for your cast iron skillet. I use mine for everything from steaks to cornbread! Well worth a read.
Last year I started The Cook’s Supper Club and enlisted my friends who love to cook to come over for a dinner party. The only rule was that everything was to be made from scratch. The two ladies who made it brought some amazing delights to share. I hope we can do this again very soon.
Misadventures in housewifing 