Life Living Well

Washington, D.C. 1

2012-01-10T11:09:53Z

Brief trip to Washington, D.C.

U.S. Capitol Building

A restaurant around DUPONT CIRCLE METRO – Kramers

Crab Cake Pasta !

Brief trip to Washington, D.C 1

Calories Burned, How many a day?

2012-01-03T08:37:11Z

There are many ways to burn Calories. We can definitely burn Calories by exercising, but also, we can burn Calories by doing what we do everyday. These charts simply show how many Calories we can burn (Average).

Keep in mind that one pound of fat is equal to 3,500 calories. Therefore, as a general rule, it is necessary to lose 500 calories a day in order to lose 1 pound per week !

Potato Facial Mask

2012-01-02T23:52:41Z

Let me introduce Potato Facial Mask. This is another homemade Facial Mask that is going to simply improve, moisturize and nourish your skin. Also, it is really easy to make. There are many benefits of this Potato Facial Mask:

Get rid of dark circles

Very effective for anti aging

Remove tiredness from your eyes

Treat your face blemishes

Get rid of the sunburn or frostbite

Face Whitening

Potato Facial Mask

Ingredients (serving size:1) : 1/4 of Medium Sized Potato, Flour (1t), Honey (1t)

1. Peel the 1/4 Potato and Blend in a Blender.

2. Add Flour (1t)

Mix them well.

Add Honey (1t) and Mix it well.

Always do do a patch test for about 10 minutes before you use Tomato Mask on your face.

Attach a Mask Sheet to your face. If you don’t have the Mask Sheet, you can use a thin gauze or you can do it directly on your face.

Leave it on your face for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then, rinse with warm water !

Mocktails – Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

2011-12-27T07:54:17Z

Mocktails are mock cocktails that do not contain any alcohol. Sometimes you feel like drinking something nice but cannot drink any alcoholic beverages. Then, you might wanna try these delicious mocktails !

Mocktails

Princess Margaret

Ingredients: 5-6 Strawberries, 1 Sliced Pineapple, 1/2 Lemon, 1/2 Orange, a small amount of Sugar Syrup(Optional), Ice

Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, a small amount of Juice of a Lemon and Strawberry Syrup, Ice

All you need to do is to blend all ingredients and add ice.

Cinderella

Ingredients: Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice, and Soda Water

Mix same amounts of all Ingredients and add ice.

Micky Mouse

Ingredeints: Coke, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Ice

All you need to do is to add Vanilla Ice Cream on ice-filled Coke.

Princess Margaret

Cinderella

Micky Mouse

Healthy Tea for Winter

2011-12-22T09:10:43Z

Let me introduce a Healthy Tea that is really good to drink in the winter time. It contains lots of Vitamins and it basically helps prevent catching a cold. Drinking this Tea is not just for your health, but it is a great way to warm up after being out in the chilly outdoors !

Healthy Tea for Winter

Ingredients: 1 Lemon, 1 Cinnamon Stick, Thinly Sliced Ginger(50g), Apple Juice (500ml), Sugar(50g)(Optional), Honey

1. Add Lemon, Cinnamon, Ginger, and Sugar in a pot. If you are going to add Honey later, you don’t need to add Sugar.

2. Pour enough water and bring to a boil.

1. Once it starts boiling, lower the heat and boil it down for about 15 to 20 minutes.

2. Turn the heat off and cover the pot and leave it for about 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Add Apple Juice and warm it up again.

4. Pour into a cup and add Honey before serving.

You can also add Pine Nuts and Jujubes before serving. Keep your Health with this Healthy Tea !

Also, you can make an Iced Tea when you don’t feel like drinking a hot Tea

Spicy Shrimp Pasta

2012-01-02T23:25:05Z

Let me introduce Spicy Shrimp Pasta. Spicy and totally packed with flavor, this Spicy Shirmp Pasta is also a dish that you can make very easily and simply. Fresh shrimp, peas, garlic, and red pepper flakes make an exellent comination !

Spicy Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients (Serving Size:3) : Pasta(linguine), 1 Red Chili Pepper, 3 Dried Red Chili Peppers, 5~6 whole bulb of garlic, Peas (1/2 Cup), 20~30 Medium Sized Shrimps, Light Olive Oil (5~6T), a small amount of Salt, Pepper, Parmesan Cheese, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1T)

1. Wash Shrimps and Peas. Then, let them dry.

2. Thinly slice Garlics and finely chop Chili Peppers.

3. Boil linguine for about 8 to 10 minutes

4. Spread Olive Oil on a hot pan. Then, cook sliced Garlics and chopped Peppers until Garlics and golden brown and oil turns red.

5. Add a small amount of Salt, Pepper, and Parmesan Cheese on the pan to marinate the oil. Then, cook Peas and Shrimps.

6. Before Shrimps are completely cooked, turn the heat off and add boiled linguines into the pan. Then, mix well.

7. Add Extra Virgin Oil and mix. Add a small amount of Salt if needed.

You can add Parmesan Cheese or Parsley before serving.

A Salad and some crusty fresh bread would be awesome with Spicy Shrimp Pasta, and also, a nice glass of wine wouldn’t hurt either !

Healthy Asparagus Soup

2011-12-13T09:03:28Z

Let me introduce Healthy and Delicious Asparagus Soup this time. As I mentioned in the previoius post, Asparagus has many health benefits.

Asparagus: can detoxify our system, has anti-aging functions, is considered an aphrodisiac, can protect against cancer, reduces pain and inflammation, can prevent osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, reduces the risk of heart disease, and can help prevent birth defects.

Healthy Asparagus Soup

Ingredients: Asparagus (9 oz or 250g), 1 Welsh Onion, 1 Potato, Chicken Stock (6 Cup), Cream, Sour Cream, or Milk, Salt, and Pepper

1. Cut rinsed Asparagus into pieces ( 1.5 inch or 3~4 cm). Also, Cut Welsh Onion and Potato.

2. Put them into a pot and add 1 Cup of Water and boil for about 10 minutes or till vegetables become tender.

1. Let them cool down a little. Then, put them into a Blender or a mixer and blend.

2. Put blended Vegetables into a pot and add Chicken Stock. Then, boil lightly.

3. Turn the heat off and add a small amount of Cream, Sour Cream, or Milk. Then, Mix.

Before serving, you can add a small amount of Cream, Sour Cream, or Milk and a few pieces of Asparagus.

Enjoy this healthy Asparagus Soup !

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

2011-12-11T19:17:00Z

Let me introduce Bacon Wrapped Asparagus that is healthy and delicious! You can enjoy this as a simple appetizer or a delicious snack. As you may know, Asparagus has very many health benefits.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Ingredients: Asparagus, Bacon, Swiss or Mozzarella Cheese, Flour, Bread crumbs, Egg

1. Wash, trim, and cut asparagus spears. Then, parboil Asparagus for about 3 minutes in boiling water.

2. Wrap Cheese and Bacon around each asparagus spear, leaving tip and end exposed.

Cover Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Flour – Stirred Egg – Bread Crumbs in order.

Then, you can either fry them in the oil or bake them in the oven. It would look better if you fry them, but it would be healthier if you bake them ! So, I’d recommed you to bake them in the oven ( 12 minutes in 200 C or 390 F or till golden brown).

Delicious Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is already ready ! You can enjoy this with a dipping sauce that you like !

Mulled Wine

2011-12-07T10:51:24Z

Mulled Wine is red wine combined with spices and typically served warm. It’s a traditional declious drink that can be served during winter ! With various fruits, this drink can be perfectly served for a little get-together or a party. Also, red wine contains various health benefits including antioxidant and cancer prevention !

Mulled Wine

Ingredients: Grape Juice (300ml), Apple Juice(300ml), Red Wine(450ml), 2 Oranges, 1 Apple, 1 Sinnamon Stick, Honey(2T), Cloves

We will use cloves for the spice of mulled wine

Put all the ingredients in a large pot and gently warm them on low to medium temperature heat for about 20 minutes (Avoid boiling). Stir occasionally. Turn the heat off and leave it for about an hour in order to brew well.

Before serving, heat it in a low temperature and you can add slices of an apple or fruits of your choice in the glass.

On a cold winter’s night, this might be the perfect drink for your holiday gatherings !

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

2011-11-30T10:48:03Z

Let me introduce another delicious Pasta that is really easy to make. All you need is to make Sun Dried Tomato Butter. When you add this Sun Dried Tomato Butter on Pasta noodle, you will be able to taste a special and plain Pasta !

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: Pasta Noodle, Olive Oil, Olives(Optional), Tomatoes(Optional)

Sun Dried Tomato Butter Ingredients : Butter (60g~70g), Sun Dried Tomato(70g) and its oil(2T), Chopped Parsley(2T), Mashed Garlic(1t), Cream Cheese (80g ~ 100g), a small amount of Salt.

1. Finely chop Sun Dried Tomatoes.

2. Mix all Sun Dried Tomato Butter Ingredients.

1. Once you finish mixing, you can make the butter shape, wrap it, and keep it in the fridge. In this way, you can use it when you need it later.

2. Add sliced Sun Dried Tomato Butter on pasta noodle and Olive Oil around it.

You can also add Parsley, Olives, and Tomatoes like the picture!

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta. You will be able to enjoy a special and plain Pasta !