Nov 23, 2009 -
Even if skin care products usually do not give nutrients deep into the actual living cells under the superficial layers of the skin, the Vitamin E in several products is actually beneficial. Researchers have found that by using antioxidants to the skin, free radical damage that would usually happen through exposure to sunlight, can be avoided or at least lessened. Vitamin E is a well known component in many skin care creams of Netalab.The scientist proved that the protective effects of Vitamin E from that time of UV exposure were seen 2-3 days later.
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Jul 13, 2007 -
Peach Ice Cream Sandwiches With Ginger Cookies
From Martha Stewart
For ice cream:
5 large ripe peaches (about 2 pounds)
4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons peach schnapps*
2 1/4 cups milk*
2 2/3 cups heavy cream
8 large egg yolks
1 pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For cookies:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger*
Make ice cream: bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath; set aside.
Place peaches in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon, and cool in ice-water bath.
Peel and pit peaches, reserving skin and pits. Slice each peach into 10 wedges, place in a nonreactive saucepan, and stir in lemon juice and 2 tablespoons sugar.
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Aug 10, 2007 -
Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream & Almond Puff Pastry Sandwiches
Modified from Batch Family Mountain and Epicurious
For the ice cream:
1 1/2 cups sliced Bing, Lapin or Sweetheart cherries
1 pint whipping cream
1 pint half and half
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup shaved dark chocolate (or to taste)
For the puff pastry:
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sliced almonds (I was lazy and processed mine in a food processor)
1 large egg white
Whisk whipping cream, half and half, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add cherries and stir. Chill mixture for 30 minutes in freezer.
Meanwhile make the puff pastry: preheat oven to 400°F.
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Jul 17, 2007 -
Looks like Yum and I are not the only 2 people who are crazy about ice cream sandwiches this summer. When I went for cocktails and tapas at Two last Friday with my gal pals we ordered the trio of ice cream sandwiches. They were delicioso!
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Jun 29, 2007 -
Chocolate Cookie & Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches
Modified from Dave Lieberman
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 pint vanilla ice cream
Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.In a medium bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the milk and vanilla and mix until smooth. Beat in the egg until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cocoa, and baking soda until smooth and combined.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated. Do not over mix or the dough will become tough.
Form about 2 tablespoons of dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
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Nov 27, 2009 -
2010 DKNY Fragrance Announcement!
Who says you can't be a kid again?
With the influence of sweet sugary apples in last seasons collection, Donna Karen has created another limited edition collection; the Delicious Candy Apples Collection!
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Nov 27, 2009 -
These days, you could easily spend hundreds of dollars on facial treatments, moisturizers, anti-wrinkle creams, etc. But you don't really have to do that to get great results. Nature has already provided everything for you in bountiful ways.
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Nov 21, 2009 -
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and my love of all things pumpkin is hardly waning. From yogurt to muffins, I relish this tasty flavor of Fall. If you're looking for a pumpkin pie alternative, these pumpkin-carrot bars are delish.
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Nov 26, 2009 -
Sex is everything. To go beyond sugarcoating the issue, wether it be in relationships, advertisement, media, and the like, sex is everything and everywhere. Wether it be part of an innuendo, a sub-context, flat out blatant in your face, or anything between, it's undeniable that sex is an integral part in not only our culture, but our everyday life.
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Nov 26, 2009 -
Well we've been putting off the redecoration for years. If only I had some before snaps to show you all just how horrendously 80's it was. Not in a kitsch way either - big florals, matching curtains and sofas....
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