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Ingredients 2 tablespoons avocado oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 6 bone-in chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small onion, minced One 1-inch piece of ginger, minced 3/4 cup jasmine rice  4 cups low-sodium chicken broth   Pinch of saffron, plus saffron threads saved for garnish or achoite (optional) 1 bay leaf, torn 2 tablespoons fish sauce, plus more for serving Juice of 1 lime, plus 1 lime cut into wedges, for serving 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions  Directions Heat a 5-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant and golden, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to a paper-towel lined plate, and reserve for serving. Reserve the garlic-infused oil in the pot, off the heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Return the pot to the stove over medium-high heat, then add the chicken, skin-side...

One plant that has plenty of aesthetic appeal is the cactus, a member of the succulent family. You will find so many decorating ideas with cactuses on Instagram, Pinterest and there is even a magazine,  Cactus Magazine .  (I need to get me one again!) When NASA needed a cheap and easy way to filter the air on space stations, they chose the most common houseplants at the time to test (snake plant, English ivy, pothos, etc. When they shared their findings, reporters wrote about the study but misinterpreted it as 'these are the only plants that filter the air' instead of 'all plants filter the air, but these are the only plants NASA had the time and budget to test.  Just by the very nature of being alive, houseplants are going to help filter your air. Now that that's cleared up, let's take a moment to go over how to care for your cactus friends. HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CACTUS Cactuses are super-low-maintenance, and they can thrive just about anywhere. Since they...

Ingredients For the Shiitake Mushroom Broth 1 cup hot water 5  dried shiitake mushrooms For the Veggies 1½ Tbsp chopped garlic (approximately 4 to 5 cloves) 1 Tbsp hopped fresh ginger ¼ cup chopped green onions (approximately 2 to 4 green onions) 1 large onion, cut into large chunks (approximately 10 oz) ¼ of green cabbage, cut into large chunks (approximately 8 oz) 1 large zucchini, cut into cubes (approximately 12 oz) 4 to 5 baby portobello mushrooms (approximately 4 oz) For Stir Fry 2 Tbsp cooking oil ⅓ cup black bean paste, Chunjang (you can substitute to white or red miso if you prefer.) 1 Tbsp unrefined raw sugar 2 Tbsp  vegetarian oyster sauce 1 Tbsp cornstarch Black or white pepper to taste To Serve Dried udon noodles  (3 oz per serving) or rice noodles Julienned cucumbers Instructions In a measuring cup, combine hot water and the dried shiitake mushrooms and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut all the v...

Workout equipment: Workout type: 12 minute Timer setting: 18 x :10 x :30 1.  Candlestick jump ups 2.  Shoulder touch push ups 3.  Speed skater lunges 4.  Plank pike jumps 5.  180° switch jumps 6.  Plank hip dips Bonus: 40  Split leg v ups  / leg Remember to click on the exercise highlight to direct you how to do the exercise! Go 12'ers!! ~Tiffany💗

Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 cup  white short grain rice , washed, soaked in cold water at least 30 minutes 1 tablespoon  sesame oil ½ pound of lean beef, ground 4 garlic cloves, minced ⅓ cup chopped onion ⅓ cup chopped carrot ½ cup chopped red bell pepper ½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1½ cup broccoli, chopped into small pieces 2 tablespoons  fish sauce  (or  soup soy sauce , or salt, to taste) 4 sheets of  gim  (dried seaweed paper), toasted and crushed in a plastic bag (optional) 4 teaspoons toasted  sesame seeds  (optional) Directions Heat up a heavy pot or sauce pan and add 2 teaspoons sesame oil and the beef. Cook over medium high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon for about 2 to 3 minutes until the beef is no longer pink. Add the garlic and onion, stirring for a few minutes until the onion turns a little translucent. Strain the rice and add to the pot. Stir for about 3 to 4 minutes until t...

The cold temperatures of the  winter months can wreak havoc on our skin  leading to dryness, sensitivity, redness, and even acne. When skin issues arise it's often our first reaction to over-cleanse, but according to our skin experts, we should be focused on  gentle exfoliation, hydrating ingredients, and facial oils . I have rounded up our favorite products from  Whole Body  (Foods) to help get you and your skin through the cold. With Whole Body the products do not include  these more than 100 potentially harmful chemicals , so feel good knowing you're infusing your skin with high-quality ingredients that care for your health and the environment. While hot showers in the winter can be comforting, they can leave the skin feeling dehydrated and tight.  EO Products  French lavender shower gel does just the opposite. Its  coconut  cleanser and blend of organic extracts like  chamomile , white tea, and fig, soothe and moisturize irr...

Ingredients 2   lb   [0.91 kg] boiled chicken quarters cut up, save broth from this 1   teaspoon   of oregano 1 1/2   teaspoon   of sea salt   (or more, to taste) 2   tablespoon   of olive oil 1   quart   [1 lt] of water 2   cloves   of garlic   , sliced 1   quart   [1 lt] of chicken bone broth 1   cup   of potatoes cut into small cubes 1   celery stalk   , sliced 1   sprig of parsley   , chopped Than top it with chopped cilantro and a mixture of chopped onions, tomatoes and lime, and hot sauce. Instructions Remove skin, bone, and chop the chicken into spoon-sized pieces. Discard the excess fat and skin.  Season the chicken with oregano and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat, add the chicken and brown. Pour in water and garlic and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat until chicken or hen is very ...

    Workout equipment:   Workout type: 12 Minute Timer setting: 18 x :10 x :30 1.  Burpee Medicine Ball Slams 2.  Shoulder touch push ups 3.  Side lunges 4.  Rotational wall slams 5.  Medicine ball slams 6.  Medicine jackknives Bonus: 75  Medicine ball twists Click on any written exercise and it will lead you to how to video!

So for all of you spicy food lovers out there like me, give this easy hot chicken recipe a try! You won’t regret it! SERVES 3 A fantastic Whole30 + Paleo approved rendition on the classic soul food "Nashville Hot Chicken" INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. Tabasco 1 tsp. white vinegar 2 tbsp. ghee 2 cloves minced garlic 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. coconut aminos 6 bone-in skin on chicken thighs kosher salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 2 tbsp. avocado oil INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Pat dry chicken thighs. Season them all over generously with kosher salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When pan is hot (but not smoking), place chicken, skin side down, and sear, occasionally rearranging chicken thighs and rotating pan to evenly distribute heat, until fat renders and skin is golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven (chicken should still be skin sid...