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Stacking Cups

Stacking cups, only these are not stacked on top of one another, my entry for Photo Hunt spiral.

stacking cups

I was cleaning the closets and preparing the baby toys  my children played with when they were younger when I decided to take photos of the toys, including this set of stacking cups.

These were given to my brother’s young daughter.

Sigh, they don’t need these toys anymore, how time flies.

Skin Care with Virgin Coconut Oil

Being on the lookout for natural skin care, one of the best things to use would be virgin coconut oil.

As I have mentioned in this post about the soaps we have used which have virgin coconut oil as a main ingredient, pure coconut oil has so many benefits to the skin and in my opinion, should be included in most beauty products being sold in the market.

Why the country, with so many coconut tree plantations is not cashing on virgin coconut oil in the skin care products being manufactured here is a puzzle to me. Virgin coconut oil, not chemicals, should be patronized and used because of  its healthy benefits.

These are just some of the skin conditions that are best dealt with pure coconut oil: dry, wrinkled skin, psoriasis, eczema treatment, dermatitis, among others.

This is just about skin care benefits. There are also healthy benefits for hair care, stress relief, weight loss, digestion, dealing with a variety of infections are just some of the few that benefit from the use of virgin coconut oil.

I really hope this product will be used so consumers will benefit from its good results.

Posted by Treasure Jar on Feb 14th 2010 | Filed in FYI, Purse Strings, Skin Deep, Trivia | Comments (0)

Hearty Meals with Olive Oil

lasangpinoy

I have featured the dish (below) here as it was done in a cooking class I was invited to go to.

Last Wednesday night, we had it for dinner with a few minor changes according to what I have at home.

pasta and fish fillet

I plan to cook more using olive oil even if it is a bit of a strain in the pocket but if the benefits are good for the family’s health, why not?

I usually use soybean oil for cooking and I still do especially in frying (fish) which requires more oil.

Pasta with Almond Crusted Tilapia Fillets

Hearty Meal Recipes from Dona Elena Cuisinera Club presented last January 30, 2010. Click here for more recipes.

Tilapia Fillets

almond crusted tilapia fillet

For Tilapia Fillets:

  • 150 – 200 g tilapia fillets (2 pieces)
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • pinch of paprika
  • 1/4 c almonds, salted, crushed finely

Season tilapia fillet with salt, pepper and paprika. Coat with almonds and bake at 180C for 4 minutes.

Pasta

pasta

For pasta:

  • 10 g butter
  • 15ml Dona Elena Pure Olive Oil
  • 30 g diced white onions
  • 3 g minced garlic
  • 50 g diced tomatoes
  • 50 g (Dona Elena) capers
  • 30 ml (Dona Elena) white wine
  • 250 g spaghetti noodles

In a sauce pan, heat the olive oil and melt the butter. Saute the onions and garlic then add tomatoes and capers. Add the white wine and simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the spaghetti in the sauce.

Sauce:

  • 30 ml garlic sauce, reduced until thick
  • 15 ml balsamic vinegar, reduced to a syrup

pasta with almond crusted tilapia fillet

Serve using medium pan. Place pasta on one side and the fillets on the other side. Drizzle the fillets with garlic sauce and balsamic sauce.

Enjoy.

UPDATE: I made this last night (Feb3, 2010) though I still have to write a post.

UPDATE 2: here is the post as promised :)

Skin Care

Been reading about skin care because I am still getting pimples even if it is not that time of the month when I usually get these. I have read information from several sites including dermitage reviews.

I am thinking that maybe this is the right time for me to visit a dermatologist to have my skin checked.

If not, I may have to get natural products that will help me with skin care:

  • eggs
  • honey
  • lemon
  • oatmeal
  • fruits like avocado, cucumber, banana

These should be on my list of things to get when I go back to the supermarket later.

Posted by Treasure Jar on Jan 15th 2010 | Filed in Fresh Produce, Kitchen Needs, Purse Strings, Skin Deep | Comments (1)

Post-Christmas Shopping Rush

The Christmas shopping rush is over and I hope a lot are happy with the presents they got. Or maybe not.

TriNoma pre-Christmas crowd

I remember reading one time that in other countries, they give gift receipts so that the bearer can return the gift and get another item. Say what? That feels unfair to the giver who spent time and resources to get a gift.

Speaking of gift-giving, many credit card holders are probably reaching for their anti wrinkle face creams as they anticipate or hold in their hands their bills. I’m glad I don’t go through that since I do not have a credit card.

My motto, if you can’t pay in cash, then don’t get it. Period.

Posted by Treasure Jar on Jan 15th 2010 | Filed in From the Admin's Desk, Purse Strings, introspection | Comments (0)

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