HOMEMADE THE BIG OF MEATBALLS
Here’s a fun way to eat your favorite meatball, make it giant sized, nestle it in a pool of homemade marinara, top it with fresh ricotta, basil and olive oil, then just make sure you have some crispy, crunchy bread to soak up all that sauce. It’s a meal in itself and it’s so good!
They make theirs with wagyu beef but honestly as we were eating it we both agreed you don’t need to use pricey wagyu beef at all because it’s the combination of all the different flavors that get melded together that makes it so amazing.
So for my version I just picked up some good quality ground beef from my reputable butcher, it was 85% lean and 15% fat. You could do a mixture of meats if you like but I wanted to stick strictly with beef to stay close to the flavor profile that we had in the restaurant.
The rest of the ingredients are exactly how I make my own meatballs, I always use grated romano cheese, dry and wet bread breadcrumbs, sauteed onion and garlic, fresh parsley, eggs, salt and pepper.
What You Need
Ingredients :
- 1 lb, quality ground beef,85% lean 15% fat
- 2 eggs
- 1 medium onion diced
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 hunk of day old Italian bread moistened with water or milk and squeezed out
- ⅓ cup or so of dry plain breadcrumbs
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
- ¾ cup of grated pecorino romano
- salt and pepper
- homemade marinara sauce
- fresh ricotta
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions :
1. In a small pan add olive oil and saute onions and garlic until soft, let it cool
2. Place all the ingredients into a bow, the meat, eggs, cheese, bread, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, onions and garlic.
3. Mix well and form 3 meatballs, they'll look about the size of a tennis ball.
4. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment and cook them until set at 375 for around 20 minutes or so.
5.Remove and place meatballs into their own individual baking dish.
6. Drench with sauce and top with romano cheese and finish baking in the oven at 375 until internal temp reaches 160.
7. Add a generous amount of additional warmed sauce, a dollop of fresh ricotta on top, a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkling of romano and some fresh chopped basil.
8. I highly recommend sliced ciabatta bread, drizzled with olive oil and placed under the broiler or in a 400 degree oven until nice and golden to accompany your meatball.
BEST MUD MASK FOR FACE AND SKIN HEALTHY
If you want to give your face a spa-like treatment at home, a mud mask is a necessity. Don’t head out to the backyard with a shovel and pail to gather up mud. Mud masks are actually made of cosmetic clay, which you can buy at most major retailers. A mud mask cleans dirt and grime out of your pores while nourishing your skin and drawing out toxins, dead cells and excess oil. Use a homemade facial mud mask one a week to give your mug a deep cleaning without spending a fortune at the spa.
Benefits Of Making Homemade Mud Masks:
1. You save a lot of money and travelling time, and can easily relax in the comfort of your home!
2. Most ingredients would be easily available
3. You get better benefits from a freshly prepared mask, as compared to readymade masks, which come laden with chemicals and preservatives.
4. You can maintain your hygiene standards, which is difficult to do in a parlour/ salon.
How to Make a Homemade Facial Mud Mask
Things You'll Need :
- 1 tablespoon milk, filtered water or cooled green tea
- Bowl
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
- Spoon
- 2 tablespoons cosmetic clay
- 1 egg white
- 3 drops of chamomile, apricot or rose essential oil
- Facial cleanser
- Soft towel
- Washcloth
- Moisturizer
Step 1:Pour 1 tablespoon of milk, filtered water or cooled green tea into a bowl. If your skin is dry, use milk. If it’s oily, use water. Use green tea if you’re looking for an anti-aging effect to combat wrinkles and fine lines.
Step 2:Add 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and mix well.
Step 3:Stir in 2 tablespoons of cosmetic clay. Add the clay gradually and stir constantly as you’re adding it.
Step 4: Mix in one egg white and a few drops of chamomile, apricot or rose essential oil. Stir well with a spoon to thoroughly mix all the ingredients.
Step 5: Wash your face well with your regular facial cleanser. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel.
Step 6: Spread the mask onto your face using your fingers. Apply the paste in a thick layer, avoiding the lips and eye areas. Follow up by moisturizing your skin.
Step 7: Leave the mud mask on your face for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse it off with a washcloth and warm water.
Homemade Mud Mask Recipes:
1. Fuller’s Earth Mud Mask For Oily Skin:
Mix together 2 teaspoons of Fuller’s earth with 1 tablespoon rose water, 1 teaspoon honey, and 2-3 drops of tea tree oil. Mix well, and apply to cleansed face evenly.
2. Green Clay/ Fuller’s Earth Mask For Acne Prone Skin:
mix 1 ½ tablespoon of clay with 1 tablespoon rose water. Mash up a 2 inch piece of cucumber, or use a mixer to do this, and add it to the mud-rose water paste. Apply this mask to your face to soothe the skin instantly.
3. Revitalizing Mud Mask:
1 tablespoon Pink clay, 2 tablespoons rose water, 1 drop essential Neroli oil (available at Fab india) or Orange oil. Mix all ingredients together to get a smooth mask.
4. Anti-Ageing Mud Mask:
1 tbsp Red clay, 2 tbsp oatmeal, 3 tbsp rose water, 1 drop Neroli essential oil, 1 drop Rose essential oil, 1 teaspoon mashed avocado/ ripe banana. Mix together all ingredients in a bowl, till you get a smooth paste.
5. For Combination-To-Oily Skin:
mix together 1 tbsp Fuller’s Earth clay with 2 tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel, and apply to the face.
6. For Dry To Normal Skin:
mix together 1 tbsp White Clay, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp glycerine to form a gentle, moisturising clay mask.
TOP BENEFITS OF MANGOSTEEN FOR LIFE HEALTHY AND SKIN
Garcinia mangostana is the scientific name of mangosteen. It is a popular tropical evergreen tea. It is widely found in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, a few regions of Africa, and Indonesia. The purple Mangosteen is considered to be the queen of all tropical fruits, due to its unique appearance and flavor.
The purple rind, the white edible flesh in segmented form, and the seeds are the three major parts of the fruit. The flesh has a sweet taste and a lovely fragrance, which is quite soft. The seeds are just too bitter. The outer shell is quite hard, which can be opened to get the inner flesh.
Mangosteen For Health :
1. Acne:
Mangosteen has natural antibacterial properties and antimicrobial compounds, which are highly effective in treating many common skin problems. Acne, skin blemishes, oily skin and dry skin can be cured by the consumption of mangosteen.
2. Repairs cells:
Xanthone compounds present in this fruit’s skin are the highest when compared to other fruits. These can cure skin diseases, repair the damaged cells in your body and protect them.
3. Body weight:
Intake of mangosteen is a widely used orthodox method for losing weight. Mangosteen helps in the prevention of weight gain, by burning down fat. Xanthones included in the mangosteen peel help to aid weight loss.
4. Gum disease:
Mangosteen acts as a weapon to fight against the gum disease known as periodontitis. The gel of mangosteen helps to cure gum problems.
5. Menstruation:
Mangosteen can be very useful in reducing premenstrual symptoms like dizziness, mood swings, hypertension, etc. In Malaysia, a mangosteen root decoction is consumed to regulate menstruation.
6. Stomach disorders:
In the state of Philippines, the mangosteen is widely cultivated. They use its leaves and barks for treating diarrhea, dysentery, treat thrush and urinary disorders.
7. Anti – Ageing:
Aging comes about due to oxidation. Mangosteen is filled with antioxidants such as catechin (the antioxidant found in green tea). This helps in fighting free radicals. Hence, start consuming mangosteen to look younger forever.
8. Boosts your energy:
This fruit can help you feel refreshed and energized all day long. Its nutrients will help you look more refreshed and youthful. It provides a boost of energy.
9. Viral infections:
Xanthones present in mangosteen have the natural ability to attack fungal and viral infections. They even help to get rid of certain carcinogens from attacking your skin.
Mangosteen for Health:
1. Alzheimer’s:
Alzheimer’s causes difficulty in remembering things, and confusion. Mangosteen is effective in treating Alzheimer’s. This is one of the major benefits of the fruit.
2. Antioxidants:
Xanthones are a class of polyphenol compound that occur naturally. In Mangosteen, apha mangosteen and gamma mangosteen are two classes of xanthones that are found. They have healing properties, anti-inflammatory properties, and even rotect you against cardiovascular ailments. Physical and mental deterioration are prevented, and ageing is controlled.
3. Blood Pressure:
Copper, manganese, magnesium, and other minerals are contained in high amount in mangosteen. Strokes and heart diseases are prevented by the potassium content. It is an important constituent of body cells and body fluids. It is able to control the blood pressure and heart rate.
4. Controls Inflammation:
The anti-inflammatory properties of mangosteen are helpful for people who suffer from sciatica pains. It is one problem that cannot be controlled by using drugs. Consume mangosteen twice or thrice per day to get relief from the pain. The cox-2-inhibitor and anti-inflammatory properties are very useful to relieve the pain.
5. Cholesterol:
The level of cholesterol in the body is reduced if you consume enough mangosteen. Even triglyceride level is controlled, and your heart is taken good care of.
6. Cancer:
Mangosteen has got antioxidants that are very useful against cancers. The body is protected from free radicals to control the oxidative stress or “cellular rust” caused due to them. All medical conditions caused due to this problem are solved, including a number of cardiovascular diseases.
7. Calories:
Only 63 calories are found in 100 g of this fruit, which is quite low and beneficial for your body. Moreover, it contains no cholesterol or saturated fats, but lots of dietary fibers. It is very useful for people who are trying hard to control body weight.
8. Flow of Blood:
Red blood cells are promoted and anemia is prevented if you consume mangosteen regularly. It dilates the blood vessels and provides way for better blood flow. High cholesterol, atherosclerosis, chest pains, heart congestion, and other such diseases are prevented in this manner. It also helps prevent cataract with the Vitamin C content and better blood flow.
HIGHLIGHTS : THE GREAT HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT MILK
Coconut milk is different to coconut water. Coconut water is the clear liquid from the centre of the young, green coconut and is low in fat but rich in easily digested carbohydrates. Coconut water has received a great deal of attention for its perceived health benefits, and is an important treatment for acute diarrhoea in the developing world. It is said to have a similar electrolyte balance as that found in isotonic drinks, which some claim to be useful for rehydration after intensive exercise. However, the research to date has shown inconsistent findings to support the use of coconut water as an alternative sports drink.
The Benefits of Coconut Milk, that is :
1. Weight Loss
New research has revealed that not eating enough fat can actually make you fat. According to Bruce Fife, N.D. in his article "The Fat that Can Make You Thin," people who include more healthy fats in their diet, such as the medium-chain triglycerides in coconut milk, eat less than those who don't get enough fat. While all fats help the body feel full and satiate the brain receptors that control appetite, the fat in coconut milk may increase metabolism and perhaps increase weight loss on a reduced-calorie diet.
2. Immune System Health
Coconut milk contains lauric acid, antimicrobial lipids and capric acid, which have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. The body converts lauric acid into monolaurin, which may fight the viruses and bacteria that cause herpes, influenza and even HIV. According to a study led by Dr. Gilda Sapphire Erguiza, a pediatric pulmonologist at the Philippine Children's Medical Center in Quezon City, children with pneumonia who were treated with antibiotics and coconut oil benefited more than those taking the antibiotic alone.
3. Heart Disease
The medium-chain saturated fatty acids in coconut milk may also improve heart health. A study in "Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition" showed that Filipino women who ate more coconut oil had healthier blood lipid profiles, a major determinant of heart disease. The medium-chain fatty acids in coconut milk may also kill the three major types of atherogenic organisms -- bacteria that cause plaque formation in the arteries -- that may lead to heart disease.
4. Healthy Skin and Hair
Coconut milk is highly nutritious when ingested, and these nutrients may help fortify and condition skin and hair as well. The fatty acids in coconut milk are a natural antiseptic and may help treat dandruff, skin infections, wounds and dry, itchy skin. Furthermore, the high fatty acid content in coconut milk serves as a natural moisturizer for healthy skin and may help repair wrinkles and sagging in aging skin.
5. Manages Blood Sugar and Controls Diabetes
The fat content of coconut milk can help slow the rate at which sugar is released into the bloodstream, better controlling insulin levels and preventing a “sugar high” or worse, conditions like diabetes. This is one reason why coconut milk is especially good to add to sweetened recipes, like desserts. Coconut milk’s MCTs are also a preferred source of energy for the body rather than sugar.
6. Prevents Joint Inflammation and Arthritis
Coconut milk’s MCTs can help lower inflammation, which is associated with painful conditions like arthritis and general joint or muscle aches and pains. Coconut milk in place of refined sugar especially is helpful for people with arthritis (or other autoimmune conditions) because sugar is a pro-inflammatory and linked to low immunity, worsened pain and swelling.
7. Prevents Ulcers
Another benefit of coconut milk nutrition that may surprise you? Researchers found that coconut milk can help reduce the occurrence of ulcers even better than coconut water. When rats with ulcers were given coconut milk, they experienced a reduction in the size of ulcers of about 56 percent. The study found that coconut milk had protective effects on the ulcerated gastric mucus that can lead to painful ulcers.
Benefits Of Kerson Fruits Many People Don’t Know
The kerson fruit (Muntingia calabura) is a flowering plant that bears Jamaican cherries and is grown mainly in warm areas, such as India and Southeast Asia. The tree is indigenous to Central America, tropical South America, Mexico, and Trinidad among other places.
The cherries can be eaten as is and are also used in making jams and tarts as well as in tea infusions. Although little known, this tree, along with its fruits and leaves, has multiple health benefits.1 To derive the effects of the fruit, eat about 10–12 kerson cherries every day or opt for tea infused with kerson leaf extracts.
1. The fruits are packed with antibacterial agents
Our world of medicine today has one big problem: the bacteria of all types are becoming resistant to the antibiotics we can produce. Due to over usage of antibiotics, bacteria have mutated, are consistently growing stronger and more resistant strains. Thankfully, Kerson Fruit is a natural antibiotic that will fight staph, intestinal bacteria, sepsis, and diphtheria. Further testing may prove its value in fighting other kinds of bacteria as well.
2. They are a huge source of Vitamin C
100 grams of the Kerson berries equals to 150 mgs of Vitamin C. In fact, this vitamin helps to prevent flu and colds, has strong antioxidants, and even works to improve some types of cardiovascular disease.
3. They help relieve gout
The painful form of arthritis, called gout, is caused by a buildup of uric acid in your system, usually from consuming too much ofa certain types of food and the lack of water. Kerson Fruits, when eaten three times a day in groups of 9-12, will relieve the worst part of gout; the pain.
4. They help relieve severe headache
If you suffer from severe headaches due to blood vessel constriction, just pluck a handful of Kerson Fruits to relax the vessels and encourage the blood to flow normally again.
5. They are great snacks for those with diabetes
People who live with diabetes have to regularly monitor their blood sugar levels and take medication or injections for their entire lives. Fortunately, Kerson Fruit helps lower blood sugar. It can means less medicine or lower injection doses. The fruit is also a good preventive against diabetes.
6. They are stuffed with strong antioxidant properties
A chemical process called oxidation in our bodies releases free radicals, the uncharged molecules with damaging effects and are considered to be culprits in cancer and other diseases. To cope with those nasty free radicals, our bodies need antioxidants, which generously contained in the Kerson Fruits. In fact, the fruit contains 24 different flavonoids and phenolic compounds, two “heroes” that will prevent the free radicals from harming our bodies.
7. It’s literally packed with nutrients
As a nutrient-dense fruit, Kerson, also known as Panama Berry, contains many nutrients such as fiber, carbs, protein, calcium, phosphorous, iron, and B-vitamins, and some of them are great mood enhancers. So, from now on, you won’t dare to underestimate this little red fruit anymore, will you?
Finding Kerson Fruit in Indonesia and other Asian countries is pretty easy. You can spot them grow wild on the side of the road or in people’s yards. You may want to plant one, because Kerson Tree is quite easy to nurture.
But if you live in a non-Asian country, getting the fruit is a bit challenging. However, you can buy them online in liquid form or supplements. According to nutritionists, they are just as beneficial as the Kerson fruits themselves.
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