Smooth, fabulous skin for less than your small cup of latte.

I would like to share a home made wax recipe, that is ancient and super natural. It took me a while to perfect the cooking part, but the waxing part is very easy to do. This recipe is a blessing. I do not want to spend $60 plus tip on a reputable spa for my waxing, and my skin is very sensitive. But I want a smooth silky skin always. So I tried this. I did not give up after 3 times in failing to cook the wax, but once I got it the 4th time, I was thrilled.

It's very simple. 

In a pan, mix

2 cups of pure white granulated sugar.

1/4 cup lemon

1/4 cup of distilled water

Cook it in medium heat, stirring constantly

Once it boils, simmer it in low heat while constantly stirring. 

Using a cooking thermometer (you can buy this in grocery stores in the cooking supplies area), take the temperature. Once it reaches 250-265 degrees, then it's ready. Once it cools, the sugar wax is ready. Wax on, wax and all hair off. :)

Results:  frugabulously smooth skin.

Cost: Less than a buck for the sugar and distilled water. 1.5 bucks for the lemon.

For a complete instruction on cooking the sugar wax and hair removal, watch the following videos:

My $5 healthy tuna salad

If you enjoy sashimi, or raw fish dipped in soysauce and wasabi like me, then this dish is for you.
It will take your taste buds to the tropics! I love the taste of tuna, it is an essential part of my diet, but I eat it in moderation. It is a healthy food packed with high quality protein, omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, and other essential vitamins and minerals.

This dish is similar to the Filipino dish kinilaw na isda, but I made it simpler 

using the available ingredients in the house.

2/3 lb. of fresh tuna, cubed

1 fresh sliced cucumber

1 small fresh ginger minced

1/4 large red bell pepper chopped

1 tsp. minced onion

1/2 lemon, juiced

1/2 tsp sushi seasoning

1 cup white balsamic vinegar 

pinch of salt

Optional:  Jalapeno peppers minced

                 

Directions:

• In a bowl, add tuna and pour half of the vinegar, let it stand for 30 seconds. 
• Squeeze the tuna with a fork putting a little pressure, then drain the vinegar. Wash the tuna one more time with the remaining vinegar. 
• On a plate, lay the cucumbers, the tuna meat, then the ginger, onions, and bell pepper. Pour the lemon juice on the salad, sushi seasoning and salt to taste.  You may also add a little bit of vinegar  and salt for that extra flavor.

Now the cost. The tuna was for $9/Lb and the rest of the ingredients are pretty inexpensive. All are in very small amounts.  I spent $5 tops to make  this great dish. Simple, easy, healthy and rich in flavor. That's my fabulous tuna salad. :)