Fruit Basket ... literally! (Orange Fruit Basket)

Fruit Basket ... literally! (Orange Fruit Basket)

What you need:
Oranges as many as you want to prepare for (# of guests)
Assorted fruits (anything you want)
Tiny salad leaves optional

How to:
1. Slice off the head of the orange thinly. This side will be the "base" of the basket.
2. Make basket handle part by cutting into the orange and removing the loose parts.
3. Carve off inside the basket (orange meat) to make a "bed" for the assorted little fruits.
4. Serve and enjoy!

It's visually entertaining and a small portion, so both adults and kids, who don't like fruits, would eat them!  :)

Fresh Basil Acne Cleanser (Anti-Aging) !!!

Fresh Basil Acne Cleanser (Anti-Aging) !!!

What you need:

Fresh Basil 

Direction:

Grind the fresh basil leaves. Basil produces its own natural oil, but you can add a bit of water, too. Put on your face! 

Benefits of Fresh Basil:

Anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, ANTI-AGING!!! (Get that, mature women?)

Cabbage "Asazuke" ("lightly/quickly pickled" in Japanese)!

This one is a Super-Easy recipe!

What you need: 

Cabbage, sea salt and cayenne pepper

How to:

Slice cabbage thinly, add salt and cayenne pepper and mix. Squeeze the cabbage really hard and let it sit for 30 min. to an hour in room temperature. (Important for fermentation)   Store in refrigerator.

Benefits of fermentation:

Improve intestinal health (Probiotics)

Improve immune system

Helps digestion and detoxification

Organic cabbage:

High in natural bacteria and is popularly used for fermentation. (Caution: If you have a thyroid problem, avoid consuming large amount.)

Cayenne pepper:

Relieve joint and muscle pain; good for heart.

I Have Dessert for Breakfast - "Banana Ice Cream Floats" (クリームソーダ) !!!

I have DESSERT for BREAKFAST - "Banana Ice Cream Floats" (クリームソーダ) !!! 

(Inspired by a popular Japanese soft drink at cafes and restaurants)

Ice cream: Frozen Banana!

Soda: Kombucha, Kale, Coconut Juice 

...and a sprinkle of walnut pieces! Yum!

I Have Desserts Before Meal - Ginger Ice Cream!!

I Have Desserts Before Meal - Ginger Ice Cream!!

Ingredients:
GINGER, frozen banana, drops of coconut juice (to 'intensify' the sweetness!) and walnut pieces

Direction:
Blend the ginger, frozen banana and a couple of drops of coconut juice. Add walnut pieces to it. Mix, scoop and serve!

I had THREE scoops, with a cup of hot GINGER green tea w/ honey and lemon.

Desserts first, always

Apple Cucumber Ginger Juice!

Apple Cucumber Ginger Juice!

Just blend them and drink! You'd be surprised how delicious it is! And super healthy, too! :)