This coconut oil face wash will change the way you view your skin. An added bonus is that you probably have these ingredients in your kitchen already! It's no secret that I love to use coconut oil for skincare. There are so many uses for coconut oil that I keep a bottle on my bathroom for everything from moisturizing my skin, oil pulling, brushing my teeth, and I even use coconut oil to wash my face! While there are [...]
Coconut Flour Pancakes
Coconut flour pancakes are a healthy breakfast for anyone eating a keto, paleo, or gluten-free diet. Top them with butter and sugar-free maple syrup! Coconut flour pancakes were the first coconut flour recipe I tried to make. The first batch flopped! After testing several different recipes and cooking techniques I found that the key to making the best coconut flour pancakes is to make them small. They have just the right [...]
Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew (Copycat Recipe)
When you’re looking for a drink with all of the rich flavors of Irish cream and vanilla that’s chilly and refreshing, well, this Starbucks copycat cold brew drink is for you! It’s insanely simple to make, and it also gives you a wonderful reason to pull out that frother you were given for your birthday and just don’t play with enough! (Note: The “you,” in that sentence, was really me.) Also, if you’re a big at home coffee [...]
What Is Black Currant Seed Oil?
There are many popular carrier oils available to consumers on the market, but one that is less known is black currant seed oil. So, what is black currant seed oil and why should we be talking about it? Black currant seed oil is a carrier oil that can either be applied topically to the skin, or taken orally as a nutritional supplement. It is rich in antioxidants, making it potentially useful for conditions such as eczema, [...]
What Is Coconut Oil (For Beauty)?
You may be familiar with using coconut oil in cooking if you're a culinary queen/king, but have you ever tried coconut oil for beauty/cosmetic purposes? Coconut oil in the beauty industry is used as a highly moisturizing product for the skin and hair, adding hydration and shine in even small quantities. It is the base for many skincare/haircare products including lip balms, shampoos, and moisturizers, however, it can also [...]
Starbucks Gingerbread Latte (Copycat Recipe)
Craving gingerbread isn’t really a seasonal thing. I mean, is there anything really specific about wanting to taste cinnamon, brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice? Those flavors are as warming and delectable in June as they are in January! And what could be wrong with that? Also, this incredibly decadent latte is perfect hot or cold, which truly makes it craveable all year [...]
