How to take care of your skin and hair with your pantry (special info for Blondes)

Here is some simple ideas for Skin Care that you can easily make right now.

Body Scrub:

I have been making my skin smooth with this simple recipe for years.  This is something that you can make and store in a container.
Brown sugar
Olive oil
Essential Oils

Shampoo:
If you are a blond I highly reccomend this.  It will also remove the brassy tones (i think).
1 part baking soda
4 parts water

Conditioner ( you can use this as a toner on your face too!!)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Water
Grape fruit essential oils

Lotion:
Coconut oil

Face Cleanser:
For oily skin:
Baking soda and lemon

Dry:
Castor Oil and Olive Oil wipe with cotton ball
or yogurt and warm honey

Face Mask:
oatmeal and water.

For more ideas buy this book: Natural Beauty at Home

Coconut Pancakes (grain free)

This recipe is from Cooking with Coconut Flour: A Delicious Low Carb, Gluten Free Alternative Wheat by Bruce File.  If you like comfort foods and have a Wheat sensitivity this is a great book for you!

I am not Gluten Free, but I think a lot of the recipes are yummy!  Some of my friends have allergies and I think being a good hostess means considering your guests.

Here is the recipe that I tried:

3 Tbsp Butter, melted
3 Tbsp Coconut Milk (or cow's milk)
1 tsp Honey
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp Coconut Flour
1 tsp baking soda
3 eggs

Tip: Use any flour!  Try almond flour!

Some coconut oil for frying (or butter)




Directions:
1. Whisk eggs, melted butter, coconut milk, honey and salt.
2. Add in baking powder and coconut flour. I was impressed by the consistency of the batter! Adjust your batter if needed.  You may need to add a dash of coconut flour or coconut milk.
3. Heat the coconut oil in a pan on medium.
4. Add 2-3 Tbsps of batter and cook each side till golden brown
5. Serve with berries and Maple Syrup.

Baked (not fried) Crispy Panko Crusted Chicken

Craving something crunchy?? I was tonight!  After this recipe you will cure your fix for deep fried chicken.  This recipe is a lot lighter and there is no oil!  So tasty.

Ingredients:
4 chicken thighs (next time I would butcher a chicken and use all the different parts)
1 cup Panko crumbs
1 egg
a splash of milk
4 tbsps of dijon ( I always use Stone Ground Prepared Mustard)
1 tbsp honey
salt and pepper








Directions:
1.   Preheat oven to 425
2.   Cut excess fat from chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper.
3.   Mix egg, milk and 1 Tbsp of Dijon and put in a bowl.
4.   Put the Panko crumbs in a bowl.
5.   Prepare a cooking sheet with tinfoil.  I used nonstick tinfoil so I didn't have to use any oil.
6.   Dip each piece of chicken in the egg and then coat in panko.  Place on cooking sheet.
7.   Place in oven for 20-25 minutes.
8.   Mix remaining dijon and honey.  Put in microwave for 8 seconds.  Now you have an easy dipping sauce.