When I don't know what to do with a vegetable, my go-to cooking method is roasting. I normally steam baby bok choy, but it seems to get so soft and mushy that it's no longer appetizing. Roasting it with the aromatic and tantalizing flavors of Chinese Five Spice powder was definitely a big hit. This … Continue reading Roasted Baby Bok Choy
Vegetable Biryani with Brown Rice
Take a trip to a land far away with this aromatic vegetable biryani recipe. This Indian rice entree smells incredible while cooking and the flavors will only get better with time (so eat it as leftovers, for sure!). I decided to use brown rice tonight instead of basmati. Brown rice is the whole grain … Continue reading Vegetable Biryani with Brown Rice
Make Water Interesting! – National Water Day
I'll admit I find drinking plain old water boring sometimes. Unless I'm super parched, but even then it's fun to spice things up. Staying hydrated is important for healthy skin, digestion and healthy energy levels. Being dehydrated can cause headaches and fatigue. Drink up! Instead of drinking just water, brew iced tea. If you have … Continue reading Make Water Interesting! – National Water Day
Sea Salt, Honey and Olive Oil Body Scrub
Make your own sea salt body scrub at home! I am totally into using food as my cosmetics lately. Actually, I think I want to keep using food as my cosmetics for a long, long time because I'm getting better results with these instead of chemical-laden garbage bought at the drugstore. I am a runner, … Continue reading Sea Salt, Honey and Olive Oil Body Scrub
Turmeric, Honey and Olive Oil Rejuvenating Face Mask
"Let food be thy medicine!" Or in this case your cosmetics. This facial mask will rejuvenate and brighten your skin in one application. I can only imagine how nice my skin is going to look and feel once I start enjoying these facials regularly. Turmeric is known for it's anti-inflammatory properties, and honey is known … Continue reading Turmeric, Honey and Olive Oil Rejuvenating Face Mask
Veggie Diva's Kitchen 