lemon grass n sesame biscuits

Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) are tiny edible seeds of a plant of the Sesamum genus,

  both India and Africa. They are considered the oldest oilseed crop in the world and have been cultivated for more than 3,500 years. These seeds have a nutty flavor and they can be purchased either shelled or unshelled.

They are commonly added to salads as a topping for bread and grain products, crackers, sushi, cakes, soups, or as breading for fish and meat. Also, sesame oil, derived from the seeds, is a rich source of nutrients with both laxative and emollient properties.

Lemongrass is a fresh exotic herb that has long been used in folk for its unique aroma and mind-clearing benefits. It helps calm anxiety, irritability and insomnia. The perennial grass that is native to India and has a strong, lemony scent can be found in tea (made from dried or fresh lemongrass, as well as the bark and seeds), soups, sauces, marinades and even natural deodorant, as its antibacterial properties kill bacteria that causes odor.

A subtle sweetness of these cookies is contrasted by a nutty layer of lightly toasted

sesame seeds sealed to the cookies with some caramelized sugar.

Yields: Makes 38 small cookies

Ingredients:

1. ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
2. ¼ cup Sesame Seeds, toasted
3. 1½ cups Plain All-Purpose Flour, sifted
4. 2/3 cup Grated Palm Sugar
5. 125g Unsalted Butter, softened
6. 2 Egg Yolks
7. 4-inch stick Fresh Lemongrass, finely sliced
8. 2-3 tbsp Water
9. ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
10. ½ tsp Ground Cardamom
11. 1 tsp Ground Ginger
12. A pinch of Ground Clove
13. A pinch of Ground Nutmeg

Method of preparation:

1. Use an electric mixer to cream the sugar and butter. Add the egg yolks and the spices and mix until smooth. 

2. Add the lemongrass and the flour. Transfer the mixture onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.

3. Roll the dough into a ball and keep in the fridge for half an hour.

4. Preheat the oven at 320F. Line a baking tray with a piece of parchmen paper. 

5. Roll out the dough and cut out cookies using the molds you like 

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes 

7. Leave the cookies to cool.

8. In the meantime, add the sugar and water in a small saucepan and cook unti the sugar has become brown. 

9. Brush the cookies with this syrup.

 Sprinkle the cookies with the toasted

sesame seeds. Leave the cookies to cool.

10. Coat the cookies with the remaining sugar syrup and leave to set before

serving.

Spotting Whales in Southeast Alaska

Alaska Marine Highway ferry

An announcement followed by a rush of passengers in the forward

observation lounge of an Alaska Marine Highway ferry is a sure sign that

humpback whales (pictured) have been spotted. Join the crowd outside

to gawp in awestruck silence as a pair of black humps and spouts

perform less than a quarter mile away. When one of the whales

breaches, heaving its nearly 50ft-long body almost completely out of the

water, a gasp goes up. This is nature at its wildest, brawniest best.

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             محبت   

   مخلوق کو اگر ہو اپنے خالق سےمحبت خالق اپنئ تخلیق کے ہر زرے کو حکم دیتا ہے کے جاو اور میرابندا میرا محبوب ہو رہا مجھ سے محبت کر رہا ہے میری محبت میں سجدے کر رہا ہے  تم  بھی اس سے محبت کرو  

 

pumpkin,coconut, brown sugur mask 

The Delton highway

Belt up, stick some Springsteen on the sound system and get prepared
for the ride of your life. The 500-mile trawl up the Dalton Highway from
Fairbanks to the Arctic Ocean won’t be the smoothest ride you’ll ever
take, but it could well be one of the most legendary. What the infamous
‘haul road’ lacks in asphalt, it makes up for with a succession of surreal
ecosystems, from the boreal forests of the interior to the bleak tundra of
the North Slope. Arctic Ocean, here we come!

Alaska’s rugged Dalton Highway grew in fame and notoriety with the History Channel’s hit show, Ice Road Truckers. The show referred to the highway as “a road where hell has frozen over.” It’s America’s northernmost highway and perhaps the most infamous.

The desolate road beckons bold explorers from around the world to test their vehicles, overlanding skills, and determination. The Dalton Highway is 414 miles of two-lane gravel road stretching from just north of Fairbanks to Deadhorse on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. Travelers will encounter steep icy inclines, muddy curves that disappear in the thick fog, potholes that could swallow a VW Bug, and flying rocks kicked up by big rigs.

If you’re looking for a leisurely Sunday drive–you won’t find it here. Those who have a sense for adventure will be rewarded with remote Alaskan wilderness on their drive to the top of the continent.

Avacado,honey, n GOAT MILK

GOAT MILK, AVOCADO & HONEY MASK

YIELD: ABOUT 2 OUNCES 

(APPROXIMATELY 3 MASK APPLICATIONS) TIME: 15 MINUTES

GOOD FOR: DRY SKIN, MATURE SKIN

This gentle, nurturing mask protects and heals the skin with its soothing

properties. It’s a perfect moisture boost for when your skin is feeling dry and

flakey.

Method

1 teaspoon avocado

4 teaspoons goat milk

4 teaspoons honey

1. In a mini food processor, purée the avocado.

2. Add the goat milk and honey, and pulse a few more times.

3. Transfer to an airtight container.

TO USE: Apply 1–2 teaspoons of the mask to your face, starting at the bottom of your neck and spreading

upward, avoiding the eyes, nostrils, and lips. Leave on for 5–15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

STORAGE: Store in the refrigerator for up to 1–2 weeks. You can also prepare several applications and

freeze in single-serving portions for up to 4–8 months.

USE: As needed

DID YOU KNOW?

Fresh ingredients are best whenever possible, but if you want to save time and freeze most of the masks for

later use, try tripling or quadrupling each of the ingredients.

White choclate cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 3/4 (390g) cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

1 1/2 cups (320g) granulated sugar 1 cup (8 oz) unsalted butter, softened 1
large egg

1 large egg yolk

1 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 tsp peppermint extract

2 1/2 cups (15 oz) white chocolate chips 2 1/2 tbsp (30g)

 shortening 1/3 cup

(60g) peppermint bits or finely crushed candy canes

DIRECTIONS

COOKIES

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour,

baking soda, salt and cream of tartar for 20 seconds, set aside.

2. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle

attachment, cream together sugar and butter until combined. Mix in

egg then mix in egg yolk, vanilla and peppermint extract. With mixer

set on low speed slowly add in dry Ingredients and mix just until

combined.

3. Scoop dough out 1 1/2 Tbsp (about 33g) at a time and shape into

balls. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a

silicone liner, spacing cookies 2-inches apart. Bake in preheated oven

10 - 11 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest several minutes

then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

COATING

1. Place chocolate chips and shortening in a medium microwave safe

bowl and heat in microwave on 50% power in 20 second intervals,

stirring well between intervals until melted and smooth.

2. Dip half of cooled cookies in white chocolate allowing excess to run

off then transfer to wax paper and immediately sprinkle with

peppermint bits. Allow to set at room temperature or in refrigerator.

3. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Cream fudge cookies

Divine creamy fudge mouth melting cookies

CREAM FUDGE COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

18 oz. (2 and ½ bags) white chocolate chips

14 oz. canned sweetened condensed milk

⅛ tsp. salt

3 cups Oreo cookies

DIRECTIONS

1. With a very sharp knife, carefully cut the Oreos into quarters. Place

cut cookies into a sieve and shake gently until all crumbs have

drained through and only intact cookie pieces remain. Set aside.

2. In a saucepan over low heat, add the white chocolate chips, sweetened

condensed milk and salt, stirring until melted and combined together.

3. Keeping a handful on the side, gently add in Oreo pieces and fold

carefully until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. Pour into an 8x8 square pan covered with wax paper. Take remaining

Oreo pieces and place on top of the fudge. Chill or at least 4 hours.

When ready to serve, remove fudge from pan, take off the wax paper,

and cut into pieces and enjoy.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Apple and oatmeatl chewy cookies

Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Imagine this – cookies with crispy edges and moist centers filled with tangy apples,

savory cheese and just a touch of sweet brown sugar.

Yields: Makes 24 cookies

Ingredients:

1 Egg

2/3 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1 medium-sized Apple, peeled, cored, grated

1 cup Finely Chopped Gouda Cheese

1/2 cup Golden Raisins

1 1/2 cups Old-Fashioned Oats

1/4 cup Brown Sugar

3/4 cup Flour

1 tbsp Dark Rum (optional)

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Powdered Ginger

Method of preparation:

1. Preheat the oven at 375F.

2. Whisk together the egg and olive oil. Add the rum and mix until blended. Set

aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, ginger, brown sugar, oats, salt,

raisins and baking powder.

4. Add the grated apple into the flour mixture along with the chopped Gouda.

5. Pour in the rum and oil mixture and mix well.

6. Use a tablespoon to drop the cookies on an ungreased baking tray.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.

8. Leave to cool completely before serving.

CHARCOAL, COFFEE & CLAY MASK

This mask is a great pore detoxifier. Vinegar and coffee combined with the clay.
deep cleans your pores while keeping puffiness at bay. This leaves your face in

tip-top shape.

GOOD FOR: DEEP-PORE CLEANSING

Method

4 teaspoons kaolin clay

1 teaspoon French green clay

1 teaspoon Dead Sea mud

¼ teaspoon activated charcoal

MIX IN THE FOLLOWING TO MAKE A PASTE:

⅛ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

¼ teaspoon brewed black coffee

⅛ teaspoon distilled water

1. In a small bowl, combine clays, sea mud, and charcoal, and mix well.

2. Transfer to an airtight container.

3. To activate the mask, add the apple cider vinegar and the coffee to the dry mixture and mix to a thin

paste. Use ¼ teaspoon of apple cider vinegar/ coffee/water mixture to 1 teaspoon dry clay mixture.

4. Set aside the remaining dry mixture for the next use.

TO USE: Apply 1–2 teaspoons of the mask to your face, starting at the bottom of your neck and spreading

upward, avoiding the eyes, nostrils, and lips. Leave on for 5–15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

STORAGE: Clay mixture can be stored for 3–4 months in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard.

Store activated mask in the refrigerator for up to 1–2 weeks. You can also prepare several applications of

the activated mask and freeze in single-serving portions for up to 4–8 months.

USE: Once per week

GIFT IT

Package the dry ingredients in a small mason jar and tie off with a ribbon. Include instructions for activating and using the mask.

Rosemary thyme shortbread cookies

Recipe

Rosemary and Thyme Shortbread

You know how cheese matches nicely with some herbs such as thyme or rosemary?

Well, these cookies again prove the deliciousness of such combinations.

Yields: Makes 25-30 cookies

Ingredients:

¾ cup Grated Parmesan

½ cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature

1¼ cups All-Purpose Flour

1 tbsp Water

½ tsp Chopped Fresh Rosemary

½ tsp Chopped Fresh Thyme Leaves

½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper

¼ tsp Kosher Salt

Method of preparation:

1. Cream the butter on medium-low until fluffy.

2. Mix in the salt, parmesan, herbs, pepper and flour and mix until blended.

Pour in the water.

3. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for at least half an

hour.

4. Preheat the oven at 350F.

5. Roll out the dough until ½-inch thick and cut it into crackers.

6. Bake for 20-30 minutes.

7. Serve warm or leave to cool.

 

Enjoy on upcoming cooziest nights .

Coconut flakes

COCONUT CLEANSER

YIELD: ABOUT 4 OUNCES 

TIME: 20 MINUTES

 DEHYDRAT ED SKIN

When there is product in which all the parts have active qualities for your skin,

the combination can be a powerful match. Here shredded coconut exfoliates, and

the flour mixed with the essential fatty acids (EFAs) and antioxidants in the milk

and meat (in the butter) makes for a fantastic coconut lovers cleanser. The EFAs

help pull the dirt and grime from your skin, while the flour and shredded coconut

remove the dead skin cells.

Method:

4 teaspoons shredded, unsweetened coconut

1 teaspoon coconut butter

4 teaspoons coconut milk

4 teaspoons coconut flour

1. In a mini food processor, pulse the shredded coconut until the shreds are the size of small granules.

2. On the stovetop in a small pot, melt the coconut butter over low heat.

3. Add the melted butter and the remaining ingredients to the food processor. Pulse once or twice to mix.

4. Transfer to a small airtight container.

TO USE: Wash your face with a dime-size amount of cleanser. Rinse completely.

STORAGE: 

Store in the refrigerator for 10 days to 2 weeks.

USE: Twice daily.

Banana milk cleanser

Banana cleanser

YIELD: ABOUT 4 OUNCES 

TIME: 15 MINUTES

GOOD FOR: ANTI-AGING, SKIN SOFTENING

The potassium in bananas hydrates and

 moisturizes dry skin. Vitamins A, B, C,

and E, which are also found in bananas, protect against aging, promote the

production of collagen, balance oil, and fight skin-damaging oxidation.

 

Method

2 tablespoons banana flour

1 tablespoon + 

1½ teaspoons powdered goat milk or soymilk

2 tablespoons lucuma powder

¼ banana, mashed (optional, for increased moisturizing)

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well. If you use the banana, blend in a mini chop or blender.

2. Transfer to a small airtight container.

TO USE: Wash your face with a dime-size amount of cleanser. Rinse completely.

STORAGE: Store in the refrigerator for up 3 weeks without banana and 10 days in refrigerator with

banana.

USE: Daily, morning and night

A CLOSER LOOK

Lucuma powder comes from a fruit that is native to regions of South America. It has the consistency of a

hard-boiled egg yolk and a uniquely sweet taste. High in nutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamin B3,

lucuma powder makes a wonderful addition to beauty products. If you find yourself with extra lucuma

powder, you can use it as a tasty substitute for sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Milky Almonds milky glowy skin

Cleanser

heavenly mild n milky 

You will notice that the different cleansers have different textures and consistencies. Some will be a tad

runnier, others firmer, and some that I call a “cleansing paste.” I love cleansing pastes. They are easy to use,

easy to store, and work wonders. Do remember when washing your face it should always be pre-moistened

with warm water. I cannot stress enough the importance of cleansing with warm, not hot, water for proper

skin health. With a paste it is even more important to make sure your skin is moistened, and you will add a

few drops of water to the paste to loosen it until it spreads easily in your palms, then you can smoothly

apply it to the face.

Almond cleanser 

YIELD: ABOUT 4 OUNCES

 TIME: 15 MINUTES NOT INCLUDING TIME TO MAKE THE TEA

GOOD FOR: DRY SKIN, DULL SKIN

The almonds in this cleanser are rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids,

which restore moisture. By using ground almonds, not only do you receive all

the beneficial properties of the almond, but also they act as a mild exfoliate.

 Recipe

⅛ cup licorice tea, prepared and cooled

¼ cup finely ground almonds

1 tablespoon goat milk or soymilk

½ tablespoon molasses

1. Add all ingredients to a mini chop or blender and blend well. You can use whole almonds and grind

them first, then add the rest of the ingredients, and blend again.

2. Transfer to a small airtight container.

To use

 Wash your face with a dime-size amount of cleanser. Rinse completely.

Storage: Store in the refrigerator for 10 days to 2 weeks. You can also make a larger batch and freeze

for later use. Fill an ice cube tray with a dollop of the product in each space and thaw one cube in the

refrigerator or on the countertop as needed.

USE: Daily, morning and night

ALLERGY ADJUSTMENT

If you have a nut allergy, replace the ground almonds with hemp flour.

Rose hip benifits.

ROSE HIP & CITRUS TONER

YIELD: ABOUT 4 OUNCES TIME: 10 MINUTES NOT INCLUDING TIME TO MAKE THE TEA

GOOD FOR: ANTI-AGING (FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, DO A PATCH TEST)

The marriage of rose hips and citrus makes for the perfect anti-aging solution.

The lemon juice and rind are filled with bioflavonoids and vitamins; when paired

with rose hips, they prevent aging by protecting collagen.

FOR TEA:

cup distilled water

4 fresh rose hips, diced, or 1 bag rose hip tea

2 teaspoons lemon rind.

FOR TONER:

½ teaspoon lemon juice

½ cup prepared tea

1. On the stovetop in a small pot, simmer the water, rose hips (or rose hip teabag), and lemon rind until the

liquid reduces by half. Let the tea cool and strain.

2. Add the lemon juice to ½ cup of the tea.

3. Using a funnel, transfer to an airtight container.

TO USE: Lightly moisten a cotton round and wipe over your face and neck, or spray on using a mister

bottle.

STORAGE: Store in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks.

USE: Twice daily.

DID YOU KNOW?

You can give your pores a workout by alternating between warm (never hot) and cold treatments. Whenyour pores open and close, the movement helps expel debris, oil, and chemicals in them as well as tighten

and tone. To do this, freeze any of the toners in an ice cube tray. Wrap one cube in a thin washcloth. Then,

while steaming or showering (or simply with a warm washcloth handy), allow the steam or warm cloth to

open your pores, then close them by running the washcloth with the ice cube on your skin. Alternate a few

times. Additionally, on hot days, you can use your “iced” toner wrapped in a cloth as a skin-healing,

cooling treat.

Oat ,Honey,n strawberry

STRAWBERRY, HONEY & OAT CLEANSER

This gentle cleanser doubles as a fabulous exfoliator for even the most sensitive

skin types. The shredded coconut and strawberry seeds buff away dead skin

 cells, while the coconut milk and honey provide lasting hydration. This recipe is

easy to make when traveling, because most of the ingredients can be found in a

breakfast buffet, but in that case you’ll have to use a utensil instead of your mini

food processor.

1 tablespoon shredded coconut

2 strawberries

¼ cup precooked oats

1 tablespoon coconut milk (or green tea)

1 tablespoon honey (or molasses)

1. In a mini food processor, combine the shredded coconut and strawberries. Pulse a few times.

2. Add rest of the ingredients to the mini chop and pulse again until smooth.

3. Transfer to a small airtight container.

TO USE: Wash your face with a dime-size amount of cleanser. Rinse completely.

STORAGE: Store in the refrigerator for 10 days to 2 weeks. You can also make a larger batch and freeze

for later use. Fill an ice cube tray with a dollop of the product in each space and thaw one cube in the

refrigerator or on the countertop as needed.

USE: Daily, morning and night

W ith everything from pollution, sun exposure, and the drying effects of air-

conditioning, to the tiny bits of dirt that kick up when you walk, the skin on your

face takes a daily beating. A proper skin-care routine removes chemicals, oils,

dirt, and grime that have built up in pores, restores luster to tired-looking skin,

preserves youthfulness, and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. In the DIY Fresh

Face recipes to follow, you’ll find cleansers, serums, moisturizers, masks, and

facial steams tailored to every skin type that you can use daily, weekly, monthly,

or yearly as needed to keep your skin healthy and glowing.

Rose water.

Rose petals

    of roses are the full of life its mean we have life in it.

If u are a gud selector of using skincare then i suggest u to gave priority to roses.

Make some valvety recipes for our skin with fragrantively fresh roses .

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Rose essential oil may come from a number of different rose varieties. The first 

distillation of rose essential oil apparently took place in the early 11th century, when the 

Persian physician Avicenna recorded his use of roses in his medical practice. Rose 

essential oil is produced from the plant’s fresh flowers through steam distillation.

Rose water is a flavoured water made by steeping rose petals in water. It is the hydrosol portion of the distillate of rose petals, a by-product of the production of rose oil for use in perfume. Rose water is also used to flavour food, as a component in some cosmetic and medical preparations, and for religious purposes throughout.

What are the Benefits of a Rose Water Toner with Glycerine?

It gently cleans your face in a natural way. Great for sensitive and dry skin.

It helps balance your skin pH.

The glycerine moisturizes your skin while giving it a healthy, glowing appearance.

Its anti-inflammatory properties can help soothe the skin and reduce redness.

It has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, making it an efficient anti-acne treatment.

It’s an anti-aging product that helps reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Recipe of making rose serum. 

Rose recipe.

50 ml .good quality rose water

25 ml .glycerine

10 ml  rose hip oil 

Mix these ingredients shake well

Apply it before going bed .

Your skin starts to repair n you will feel soft n plumpy skin .

Almond n apricot drops cookies

 Italian Almond Cookies (Sicilian Style).

- Makes about 25 to 30 cookies - 

For cookie dough:

3 cups (290g) blanched almond meal  

1 cup (200g) sugar

3 large egg whites, at room temperature

Pinch of salt

3 tablespoons smooth apricot jam*

few drops of pure almond extract

* If using apricot preserves or you need to smooth out the jam, you can heat it until warm, then strain it through a fine mesh sieve.  You can also omit the apricot jam and add an additional 1/4 cup (50g) sugar. 

To finish the cookies:

1 large egg white

1 1/2 - 2 cups (120-160g) sliced almonds, blanched or unblanched (or pignoli nuts)

In a large bowl, mix the almond meal and sugar together.  In a separate bowl, whisk the 3 egg whites with a pinch of salt until they start to mound and look like softly whipped cream (they should not be stiff).  

Fold the egg whites into the almond mixture (they will lose volume, which is okay). Fold in the apricot jam and few drops of almond extract (I'd say up to about 1/4 teaspoon).  Mix the dough until it comes together in a smooth ball, using your hands to knead the dough if necessary.  

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon baking mats.  

Pinch pieces of dough about 1 1/4-inch in diameter and rolling each into a ball.  Then shape each into an oval using your hands (you can leave them as rounds if you prefer).  Set the dough ovals on to a plate as you work.

In a small bowl, lightly stir the egg white with a fork for about 10 seconds to loosen it. Place almond slices on a plate.  Roll each cookie dough in the egg white, then roll it in the almonds.  Generously coat each with almonds, gently pressing them to make them stick to the cookies.  As you work, set each onto the prepared baking sheets, evenly spaced apart.

Bake cookies, rotating the pans midway through baking, until cookies and nuts are lightly golden brown, about 25-30 minutes (though I found mine were done closer to 20-25 minutes).  Let cookies cool before serving.  Once fully cooled, cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Alternative: You could omit coating the cookies with nuts.  Just roll the shaped dough with egg white, letting the excess drip off before setting on the baking sheets and baking.