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I made a mistake.
It’s what I get for posting a recipe without trying it first.
I posted the Coconut Flour Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes before I made them, which is a personal pet peeve of mine. Sorry I didn’t try it out first! However, when I made them the next day, I made a mistake. I actually forgot to put in the coconut flour. The funny thing about it is that I went out of my way to visit a health food store that I knew would have the coconut flour. I was so excited to try it for the first time. Perhaps I should have been concentrating on my recipe instead of bouncing back and forth between my puzzle and my kitchen.
I was high on coffee which is problem number one, and a little preoccupied trying to find Sumatra (where this particular coffee bean blend originates) on my world map, which isn’t actually listed specifically on the puzzle.
I wondered why my cupcake batter was so runny, but figured it must just be different than what I’m used to.
Besides the batter being thin and runny, I was perplexed because I couldn’t find my muffin tin. I finally discovered it in the freezer where I have been keeping my delicious Mounds bars. Almond Joys, really. Anyway, the only other muffin tin I have is for tiny little bite-sized muffins. I went for it.
Right before I poured the batter in the greased little muffin slots, I added my organic, frozen raspberries.
Trying to prepare minuscule muffin tins only 2/3 full was rocket science. Keep in mind at this point I still had no idea that I had left out the coconut flour.
I set the timer and sat back down to work on my puzzle. Several minutes later the most amazing fragrance reached my senses. I love the smell of chocolate baking. I was curious to see if the batter was spilling over the tiny muffin tin, so I checked on them. That’s when I glanced on my counter and noticed my un-opened bag of coconut flour. My heart sank. The ingredients I used in this recipe are not cheap! I flitted about my kitchen trying to figure out what to do, and then let it go. It was too late, as the cupcakes had already risen quite a bit.
To my amazement, when the toothpick came up dry, I took them out of the oven and each one popped out of the tin easily. I had expected a runny mess.
When they had cooled just enough, I bit into one. Chocolate, raspberries and vanilla filled my mouth and it was perfectly chewy. The honey had caramelized a bit adding a candy-like, crunchy sweetness to the edges. They were divine. After three, I had to leave the kitchen and focus on my puzzle or I could have stood there all day eating each one slowly and decadently.
I plan on making this recipe again using the flour, but also plan on taking notes for how these turned out. I gave Jeff one to sample and after his first bite he said they were too bitter. He eats milk chocolate all day long, so his sweet tooth is calibrated towards much sweeter foods. After two or three more of the little cupcakes, however, he decided they were perfect.
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Up to 99 percent organic Goddess Garden skin care products will now be available in New York City at Westerly Natural Market, Park Natural, Health Nuts and Food for Health.. The Colorado-based skincare company, founded by Nova Covington, a fourth generation herbalist, has just hit the shelves in the greater NY city area.
Immortelle Facial Serum, an anti-wrinkle hydrating serum is formulated with antioxidants including vitamins A, C, and E to enhance skin’s natural cellular functions. Nature’s most effective skin-smoothing elements, botanical essential oils, are used for super-emollient capabilities and amazing skin repair.
Pomegranate Facial Cream, a daily moisturizer with organic pomegranate oil, vitamin A and E offers cellular repair for sun damaged skin.
“We are thrilled to debut our full line of Goddess Garden Organic Skincare products throughout the greater New York city area,” said Covington, who started the company in 2004. “Our skincare products are highly functional while also providing a high percentage of organic ingredients – 70 to 99 percent!” said Covington.
As part of the national skincare product launch, Goddess Garden products are available at Whole Foods in the Rocky Mountain region, and select Natural Grocers throughout the country, including Westerly Natural Market, Park Natural, Health Nuts and Food for Health.
Goddess Garden skincare products include certified Organic Aloe Vera, Fair Trade Shea Butter, Organic Jojoba Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, and Organic French Lavender essential oil. The company’s suncare line was selected as a “Editor’s Pick” by The Natural Foods Merchandiser Magazine (April 2009), a leading industry publication for natural products.
Goddess Garden was founded in 2004 with a commitment to product excellence while maintaining as low a carbon footprint as possible. The woman-owned company provides safe and effective facial and suncare products using environmentally sustainable business practices. Products contain certified organic, natural, and wild-crafted ingredients scented with 100 percent pure therapeutic-grade essential oils packaged in recyclable packages. Goddess Garden contributes a percentage of profits to support organic farmers, local schools, and environmentally-friendly organizations. Products can also be purchased online through the company website at: www.NaturalSunCare.com or by calling toll free 1.888.445.8725.
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What is Freckles?
Freckles Definition:-
Freckles are flat, circular spots that typically range in the size of the head of a nail. Freckles are small tan brownish, predominantly spots of melanin on the skin of people with fair complexions.
Freckles are very common in many people. Even though they are not harmful or dangerous to your health.
Freckles Types:-
There are two basic types of freckles:-
Freckles Ephelides - These are flat red or light-brown spots that typically appear during the summer months and fade away in the winter. These types of freckles could be hereditary.
Freckles Lentigines - Lentigines may be small tan, brown or black spot that is darker than an ephelide. This does not fade in winter. This is also a genetic condition.
Causes of Freckles:-
Skin pigment melanin,Sunlight,Sun exposure,Genetic factor (MC1R gene)
Symptoms of Freckles:-
Brown spots on the face,Red-hair,Diarrhea,Moles are often produced at the affected area of skin,Abdominal pain,Weight loss.
Treatment of Freckles:-
(1) Bleaching creams,Tretinoin, Cryosurgery
(2) Laser treatment several lasers, especially ones that produce a green light, can lighten and eliminate freckles safely and effectively.
(3) Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL).
(4) Horseradish juice or horseradish vinegar, or oatmeal dabbed on the skin are also helpful in lightening freckles.
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