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Edible Spa Treatments August 30, 2010 To rehydrate your skin after a long day in the sun, try our Avocado Mask. Mix 3T yogurt, 1T honey, 2T oatmeal and 1/4 avocado until they form a paste. Apply to face using fingertips. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water. To rehydrate your hair, try our Honey and Apple Smoothie. Combine 1 apple (peeled, cored and cut into large pieces), 2T baking soda, and 1/2 C seltzer in a blender and mix until smooth. Apply to clean, dry hair. Wrap hair in a shower cap and let sit for 30 minutes. Shampoo and condition for soft silky hair.
Flavored Ice Cubes August 13, 2010
Chef of the Month- Ayla August 11, 2010 Name: Ayla Age: 5 years Neighborhood: Greenwich Village, NYC & Charlotte, NC Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Kitchen Utensil: Whisk
Reducing Food Waste August 2, 2010 1. Always make a shopping list with your weeks meals planned out in advance, sticking to a list helps prevent impulsive buys at the grocery store. 2. Use your supermarket salad bar. Instead of buying an entire head of celery and using only 3 stalks leaving the rest to go bad in your refrigerator use the salad bar's pre-chopped vegetables. 3. Keep track of expiration dates and inventory of you're pantry, this can prevent re-buying of items while also keeping you alert to what produce is nearing spoilage. 4. Use your freezer wisely. Fruit that is about to go bad can be frozen to make a smoothie out of. Portion out tomato sauce and freeze in batches. 5. Schedule a "leftovers night" into your weekly dinners. This can also be fun and creative to use only whats in the back of the refrigerator and challenge yourself. Some great dishes for this are quiches, stir-fries, and stews.
Basil Is Growing Up! July 28, 2010 Strawberry Basil Salad 1 Qt Strawberries 2 Tbsp Confectioners Sugar 5 Basil leaves 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar We like using strawberries but you can use any fruit. Cut the strawberries into quarters and toss with balsamic vinegar, sugar and a handful of torn basil and you have a refreshing summer salad! Fun Fact: Basil is part of the mint family and goes great as a substitute in recipes that call for fresh mint leaves.
Drink A Coconut July 19, 2010
Getting "Energy Ready" For Summer July 13, 2010 1. Fix leaky faucets- 1 drop per second can add up to 165 gallons a month. 2. Use the microwave when possible- it cooks faster and doesn't create as much heat as the stove. 3. Keep a lid on it! Covered pots retain heat and cook food more quickly. 4. Take advantage of residual heat. Turn off the oven or stove several minutes before the recipe indicates- both will stay hot enough to complete the cooking process. 5. Most of us eat a lot of pasta. Next time make extra, toss with olive oil, and keep in the fridge so you don't have to boil water next time. 6. Be sure your refrigerator seals shut. If you can pull a piece of paper out while the door is closed, your seal needs to be replaced. 7. Keep your freezer full. The fuller the freezer, the less the cold air escapes when the door opens. 8. Only run the dish and clothes washer when full. They use the same amount of water whether full or empty. 9. Air-dry dishes instead of using the dishwasher's heat drying option and hang your clothes on a line instead of using the dryer. 10. Unplug any electronics that aren't being used. Bonus Tip: For a fun way to get your kids involved, make Iced Sun Tea (decaf of course!) on your sunny window sill instead of using a kettle. The kids will love it and it's a great way to start teaching them about saving energy. For a sweeter variety, mix in some lemonade to make an Arnold Palmer. |