[Zoya and Mineral Fusion] Reviews

I'm slowly trying to overhaul my make-up selection. Transition to natural, chemical-free products. I'm starting with the stinkiest of them all: NAIL POLISH! I've only tried to brands thus far. But, I am pleasantly surprised by both. I will offer my thoughts on Zoya and Mineral fusion.

 I felt like Zoya was more expensive and the quality paid for itself. Zoya stayed on for a very long time. It reminds me of OPI alot. Just that its not packed full of chemicals. I found Zoya at one of our local Nugget Markets.

Zoya Nail Polish is a nail polish free of toluene, formaldehyde, DBP (phthalates) and camphor. Zoya Nail Polish was specifically formulated to deliver the longest wear possible on natural nails. ." From Zoya.com

Next up[ Mineral Fusion]

Mineral Fusion doesn't speak of their nail polish on their website. These were 2 for $10 at Whole Foods. Makes me wonder if their days are numbered. Well, for the time being. I like them. Their vegan and don't stink a whole lot. They seem to stay on pretty well. All in all. I am so happy that I picked these up. It feels great changing up the stinky things! :)

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

  

So, this chocolate cake was adapted from one of the Esther Bloom books, "Secrets of Gorgeous".


Here is the recipe :

1/2 cup organic grass fed butter
1/4 cup organic cocoa powder ( I recommend adding more, if your a chocolate lover.)
1/4 cup organic coconut milk, rice milk or almond milk
9 organic free range eggs
1 cup raw organic agave syrup plus 2 tablespoons
3/4 finely ground sea salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
3/4 cup sifted coconut flour
3/4 teaspoon baking power

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cocoa powder and coconut milk and mix well. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, agave syrup, salt and vanilla. Stir in the cocoa mixture. Combine the coconut flour and baking powder, then whisk into the batter until there are no lumps. Pour the batter into a greased 8-by-8-by 2 pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool, then cover with frosting.

Frosting

3/4 cups organic lactose free whipping cream
2 tablespoons agave syrup
2 tablespoons organic grass fed butter
1/4 pound organic milk chocolate, chopped
1/4 pound dark chocolate (70 percent cocoa content), chopped

Combine the cream, syrup, and butter in a large heavy saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until mixture begins to simmer. Add the chopped chocolates. Reduce heat ti low and whisk until the frosting is smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl.

We used lactose free whip cream in a can, to make it prettier and shaved dark chocolate over the whip cream. Enjoy and Good health to you.

Sugar is cruel and evil!

I love sugar! I love it, I do. But, I can also talk behind sugars back. Sugar is like the girlfriend that you love and is pretty, but that stabs you in the back. And you actually feel it. This my friends is sugar.

I cannot overstate the disasters that follow over sugar consumption. During this season pretty little "sugar babies" are everywhere! They're just lying there, desperate at your reach taunting and softly calling out to be eaten.

Emphatically I must exclaim that sugar kills me! Every time life gets good; health wise, I bite into something or yes something(s), irresistibly delectable. At that moment life seems grand, peaceful and well great. Until, the days pass and I begin to feel a sore throat. What's that a sore throat? No, keep eating...So I do. Some sugar coated nuts here and some maple syrup on my (gluten-free) pumpkin pancakes there. Next thing I know I'm sicker than a dog. That's when I'm reminded again, just like when you have unhealthy best girlfriend or boyfriend, that it's time to break-up.

Goodbye Sugar! Love you, hate you! xoxo