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[WELLNESS DIY] Juicing for Bone Protection: Apple Crisp Social Culture

[WELLNESS DIY] Juicing for Bone Protection: Apple Crisp

[Cross published from JuiceRecipes. Full credit to this awesome site for always supplying updated and consistent health information for us to indulge and share with you all! Juicing is the F U T U R E! Ingredients Apples – 5 medium (3″ dia) 910g Celery – 2 stalk, large (11″-12″ long) 128g Oranges (peeled) – 2 […]

Feb 17, 2015 Read →
Love Your Skin! | Olive Oil Miracle Social Culture

Love Your Skin! | Olive Oil Miracle

Keeping your skin moisturized seems like an easy enough job, given the wide variety of lotions, salves and other products we can find at nearly any supermarket. But, like most things in life, it feels so much better when YOU’RE the one calling the shots. It’s a refreshing feeling to know all of your ingredients, […]

Aug 12, 2014 Read →
Vegetarian Tex-Mex Enchiladas [Recipe] Social Culture

Vegetarian Tex-Mex Enchiladas [Recipe]

 How to Make Delicious Tex-Mex at Home: I could (and may) write another “Why Texas is the Best State in America” post that focuses solely on this incredible style of food.  Tex-Mex, the stuff of dreams.  What defines Tex-Mex?  It’s simple: take your favorite Mexican recipe, then add a pile of cheese to it.  Alright, […]

Aug 4, 2014 Read →
A Perfect Summer Dessert | Angel Food Cake [Recipe] Social Culture

A Perfect Summer Dessert | Angel Food Cake [Recipe]

This is the perfect dessert for summer!  It’s a twist on the traditional strawberry shortcake.  Lightly sweet, fluffy, and fresh.  The cake itself is unlike any other, and making it from scratch is so much better than a box mix or buying it pre-made at a grocery store.  Homemade whipped cream is better as well, […]

Jul 20, 2014 Read →
Spicy Pineapple Fried Rice [Recipe] Social Culture

Spicy Pineapple Fried Rice [Recipe]

The first time I had Pineapple Fried Rice, I fell in love.  Unlike the traditional version of the dish, this recipe is light and refreshing, perfect for summer!  If you like fried rice, but long for something healthier and more flavorful, this meal is for you! Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice, cooled. 1 – […]

Jun 14, 2014 Read →
How To Make the Perfect Blackened Salmon [Recipe] Social Culture

How To Make the Perfect Blackened Salmon [Recipe]

This is one of my favorite new recipes, both for the flavor and for the teamwork it requires.  My wonderful boyfriend, Jameson, is always in charge of the blackened salmon itself.  We usually cook together, and this is one of our best dishes.  I’m highly sensitive to the massive amount of smoke that the cooking […]

Apr 16, 2014 Read →
[MYO] Ultimate Ginger Detox Bath Social Culture

[MYO] Ultimate Ginger Detox Bath

The most essential part of having an effective detox bath is to sweat. Toxins build up within the body and sweating them out is one of the most potent ways to release them. Sweating rids the body of salt, alcohol and heavy metals. Raising the temperature of your body also produces more white blood cells, which sweating […]

Apr 12, 2014 Read →
MYO (Make Your Own) Sticky Buns! [Recipe] Social Culture

MYO (Make Your Own) Sticky Buns! [Recipe]

These sticky buns elude traditional, ethnic qualification.  In the spirit of David Chang, a culinary dynamo with an innovative and eccentric style, I sought to expand my culinary horizons while demonstrating how to cook fun food for a crowd.  Sure to please, the buns are tangy, sweet and savory.   The pickled mustard seed and […]

Mar 9, 2014 Read →
[WELLNESS DIY] Juicing for Bone Protection: Purple Passion Social Culture

[WELLNESS DIY] Juicing for Bone Protection: Purple Passion

[Cross published from JuiceRecipes. Full credit to this awesome site for always supplying updated and consistent health information for us to indulge and share with you all! Juicing is the F U T U R E! Ingredients Apples – 4 medium (3″ dia) 728g Cabbage (red) – 1/4 head, small (4″ dia) 141.75g Lime – 1 […]

Feb 21, 2014 Read →
Elevated Venison Shepherd’s Pie: A New Take on an Old Favorite [Recipe] Social Culture

Elevated Venison Shepherd’s Pie: A New Take on an Old Favorite [Recipe]

The shepherd’s pie: over a century old, simple and often bland. A meat pie with mashed potato crust, shepherd’s pie is akin to a UK version of meatloaf. Today, we will re-examine and revitalize this savory comfort food with a few minor tweaks to the original recipe. Malbec wine, horseradish, and fresh dill add depth […]

Jan 14, 2014 Read →