What is coconut oil? Coconut oil is a type of vegetable oil that is extracted from the meat of mature coconuts. It has been used for centuries in tropical countries for cooking and as a hair and skin treatment. In recent years, coconut oil has become popular in the Western world as a natural alternative …
Coconut Vegetable Curry This coconut vegetable curry is a superb dish to make in summer when all the herbs are fresh in the garden and you can just pick handfuls to add to the curry. Or, freeze whole basil, parsley and mint leaves in air tight containers in summer and use them all year. The …
Braised Curried Chicken This braised curied chicken recipe makes for deliciously flavored chicken that is irresistible. It should serve 6 and leave left-overs but it never does because no one can stop eating it. You can take the bones and start a bone broth after everyone’s eaten up all the chicken. Servings: 6 Prep Time: …
Homemade Tartar Sauce This is an excellent homemade tartar sauce recipe that goes very well with fish cakes and sticks and also with baked, fried or grilled fish. The key ingredients to a great tartar sauce are the capers, pickles, mustard and the lemon. But the pickles are where the real contention arises. Some say …
Coconut Pancakes Pancakes are a favorite breakfast food for our kids. When we gave up grains, there was a period of time when we just didn’t know what to make for breakfast and snacks. Creativity flourished, though, and many pancake recipes were born. This one, the coconut pancakes, is the best of them all. Not …
Introduction: Eczema and its causes Eczema is a skin condition that can cause the skin to become red, itchy, and cracked. It is commonly found in children, but can also affect adults. There are many different types of eczema, but the most common form is atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is often caused by a combination …
Make Skin Care At Home Before You Begin – A Few Simple Rules to Remember These rules will become second nature to you after a while, but in the beginning refresh your memory by reviewing them before you start each new batch of homemade skin care goodies. Today, let’s learn some basics to make skin …
Super Healthy Smoothie Starter Since you are looking for a nutritious smoothie, I am going to share with you a recipe to make a Super Healthy Smoothie Starter. Servings: 2 Prep Time: 5 minutes plus freezing time for bananas, and soaking time for dates/raisins, flax seed and dried coconut. Ingredients 1 pear 2 small bananas …
What is coconut oil and where does it come from? Coconut oil is a type of vegetable oil that is extracted from the meat of mature coconuts. Unlike other types of oils, coconut oil is composed mostly of medium chain fatty acids, which the body can easily convert into energy. Coconut oil can be used …
A great way to get the benefits of coconut oil and get a great exfoliation at the same time is with coconut body scrubs. The variations are endless. You can start with coconut oil and sugar or salt, and then add various ingredients to suit your mood and your skin. Essentially, you want to warm …
