Combine remaining ingredients (except strawberries) in a blender or food processor and blend just until smooth. Pour into the crusts and place on a baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until firm around the edges, but still slightly loose in the center. Cool completely on a wire rack. Then cover and chill.
Before serving, top with strawberries.
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Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add zucchini and saute for 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in the ricotta, Parmesan cheese and lemon zest until blended and set aside.
Spread a generous layer (Tester -- about 1/4 inch thick) on both pieces of the toasted foccacia with the ricotta mixture. Place under broiler and brown until hot, about 3-4 minutes. Top one side with a layer of sliced tomato and the other with a sliced chicken breast. Assemble the sandwich, slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.
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Stir in broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot, and bring to a boil. Stir in farro and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until all the liquid is gone and the farro is tender. Stir in squash and shallots and serve with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
* Farro is an ancient strain of emmer wheat. You can find it in many specialty shops and also online at ChefShop.com.
Lia Huber is the Founder and CEO of the rich-content website, Nourish Network (www.nourishnetwork.com), and its companion small group coaching program, My Nourish Mentor (www.mynourishmentor.com). She is also a widely published food writer and recipe developer, and a rising presence both on-screen and on-stage. In any format she tackles, Lia brings passion -- and fun -- to her message of nourishing body, soul and planet with every bite.
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To assemble the cabbage rolls, use about 2/3 cup of filling for large leaves and about 1/4 cup for smaller appetizer rolls. (a little bit unclear: will there be enough small leaves to use up all the filling as appetizers? what do you do with the large leaves? and vice versa) Place the filling on the base of each leaf, fold in the sides, and roll the leaf up to make a tight packet (see illustration). As you complete them, place each roll, seam side down, into a large baking dish, casserole, or Dutch oven. Continue until all the filling is used up.
Preheat the oven to 325F.
Pour the stock and wine over the cabbage rolls and scatter the bay leaves in the pan. Cover the pan with foil or with a lid, if it has one. Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until the cabbage rolls are quite tender. At this point, the stuffed cabbage may be cooled and refrigerated to be rewarmed later.
Remove the cabbage rolls with a slotted spoon, letting any liquid drain back into the pan. Put the number of rolls you need to serve into a broiling pan. Allow 2 large rolls for a main course, or 1 or 2 small rolls for appetizers. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Broil in a preheated broiler for 2 minutes or so to brown the cheese lightly. Serve the rolls in shallow bowls with some of the broth. A good accompaniment for a main course would be boiled red potatoes, served in the same bowl.
If you are rewarming cabbage roolls, spoon some of the sauce over the rolls. Warm briefly in a microwave or covered on top of the stove for 10 minutes or so. Finish them under the broiler with grated cheese as described above.
**In Italy, Savoy cabbage is preferred, but you can also use ordinary green cabbage. Use smaller leaves if you want to make appetizer-sized cabbage rolls, large leaves if you want to serve the rolls as a main course. The rolls can be made up and frozen for later use, and leftovers warm up well, see below.
"I’ve pretty much touched everyone’s hands in Hollywood, since Tina Turner,” celebrity nail artist Lisa Jachno told Pret-a-Reporter, whose memorable manicures have been seen on everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Jennifer Garner, and as of late, on Miley Cyrus’W magazine cover debut.
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"The inspiration for the look came from the photographers Mert [Alas] and Marcus [Piggot], who already had an idea of what they wanted," said Jachno. Cyrus, who had just stepped off a plane from Europe, arrived to the shoot sporting a vivid red gel polish painted on a set of long acrylic nails, which prevented Jachno from soaking them in acetone to remove the shade. Working against the clock to bring the photographer’s vision of bold, edgy nails to life -- a stark contrast from Cyrus' pale complexion, platinum locks and bleached-out brows -- Jachno first shaped the starlets' tips into what she calls a "rock and roll shape," tapered with a round tip on the end. Jachno buffed down Cyrus’ gel paint job before applying two glossy coats of Chanel Black Satin polish (and painting her toes to match), which eclipsed the vivid red hue beneath.
To get the look at home, Jachno suggests having some length to your nails or using press-ons. The shape can be achieved using a 180-grit nail file, strong enough to fashion the nail into a triangle shape with a softened tip. "I always close my hand and check it from both views," advised Jachno.
This is not the first time Jachno has worked with tongue-wagging Cyrus; she vividly recalls being on set with the starlet for the first time when she was 13 years old. "I hadn’t seen her for a long time," said Jachno. "I was very impressed with how grown up she was."
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Sunday's uneventful Super Bowl may have put viewers to sleep, but the dull game at least yielded one bright spot that will become part of sports style lore for all time: Joe Namath's fantastical furry coat. Turns out the voluminous hooded coyote hide came from New York-based furrier Marc Kaufman, who Broadway Joe found by performing a simple Google search.
"I just met Joe on Wednesday," Kaufman tells Pret-a-Reporter of the fateful meeting with his first-time client. "If you Google 'New York furs' I'm number one, so he found me."
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Kaufman -- a third-generation furrier whose Manhattan shop was founded by his grandfather in 1910 -- says that Namath requested something fresh and new that differed from the furs he was known for in the '70s. The hooded $3,000 coyote he coat ultimately wore during Sunday's Super Bowl coin toss was the first of a dozen coats Kaufman showed him after sizing him up.
"He tried on a blue mink and a red fox," Kaufman says. "But he went back to the first one. It looked best on him."
Namath didn't respond to Pret-a-Reporter's request for comment. But judging by the smile on his face during Sunday's coin toss, Kaufman can likely surmise Namath's warm, fuzzy feeling conjured by the coat.
"Tell me how good we did," Kaufman exclaims. "We won the Super Bowl!"
The melding of content and commerce has become standard practice in the digital world, with the likes of Of a Kind, One Kings Lane and ASOS proving that decent editorial doesn't just fuel sales, but also marks the difference between creating a loyal site visitor and someone who sends e-mail newsletters straight to spam. Even traditional content creators including Conde Nast are diving into e-commerce in major ways, as the publishing behemoth announced in December.
But the company that truly has set the bar for how content-meets-commerce should be done is Net-a-Porter, which will celebrate the launch of its print magazine, Porter, during the upcoming New York Fashion Week and boasts an editorial team that rivals the size of substantial fashion glossies and is helmed by former Harper's Bazaar UK chief Lucy Yeomans (Penelope Cruz, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and Milla Jovovich have been cover stars). And the editorial operation at their men's division, Mr. Porter, is no slouch either, with a bimonthly newspaper and weekly digital publication that can be counted on to provide interesting reads (a video and profile on fashion-focused WME agent Andrew Weitz caught our fancy when it debuted in May). On Feb. 18, former Men's Health UK style director Dan Rookwood will assume a role heading U.S. editorial for the London-based e-commerce operation.
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On Tuesday, the company — which, side note, just started carrying menswear hotshots J.W. Anderson and Tim Coppens — released its latest crop of stories. And one in particular — a portfolio called Modern Love — made us gush, swoon and smile all at once.
The story profiles five stylish guys — some single, some long married — and asks them candid questions about love.
The question "Where did you get your notion of love from?" is posed to 28-year-old Lee Mullins, who is the director of personal training at London's Bulgari Hotel.
"My parents have taught me a lot. They make each other laugh, and I've always loved watching their little rituals," he answers, posing for a photo with girlfriend Adena Wallingford, and dressed in a Burberry jacket, Acne jeans and Turnbull & Asser pocket square (all available for sale on the site, natch).
Another subject, Stuart Harrison (clad in a Gucci suit), talks about his wife of 40 years and how his idea of love has developed: "Being in love after all this time means being comfortable enough around each other that there's no tension at all."
The piece is truly touching, and shows how well content and commerce can work when done right — a mutually exclusive partnership that, despite having an agenda, manages to feel pure.
Modern love, indeed.
The Dress: A lovely green, beaded slim dress, designed by costumer designer Caroline McCall, who works with her team to bring the show's to-die-for wardrobes to the small screen.
The Wearer: Lady Mary Crawley, played by Michelle Dockery.
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The Event: Dinner at Downton -- it's always a dressy affair.
Why We Dig: Lady Mary looks perfectly -- for lack of a better word -- ladylike in this green number. The top half of the dress is light brown with a dark green panel embellished with floral beading draped over its center. The intricate design is complemented by a dainty black beaded necklace and an upswept hairdo to keep the focus on the beadwork. The bottom half of the dress is also beaded, though it is a bit more simple, keeping the attention up top. Here, Mary is the epitome of elegance.
Offscreen, we love Dockery's style as well. Living about one hundred years after her character (the series began with the sinking of the Titanic in 1912), Dockery is elegant in her own right. A recent example: Dockery stunned in a black-and-white J. Mendel gown with a plunging neckline and high slit at the 2014 SAG Awards. The look, complete with bold red lips and sideswept bangs, was sexy while still remaining elegant and classy.
Mary or Michelle? Now, that's the eternal question. For the time being, we're seeing green. But that could easily change. It is awards season after all.
Introduction
I will first discuss ageing, and then I am going to present to you how to fight it, and delay the wrinkles formation. The article will present a list of food products that will help you fight ageing, then two profound Anti-aging products from L'Oreal will be covered.
What is Ageing?
Ageing is a natural process that takes place over the years, regardless of external influences. Starting from the age of 20, each one starts producing around 1 percent less collagen in the skin each year. Consequently, the skin becomes thinner and more fragile. As a result, wrinkles will start forming in the skin.
Anti-Ageing Food Products
The following is a list of food products that can delay the ageing process and maintain the youthfulness of the skin:
Apples, Onions, Cranberries, Broccoli: have Quercetin which is a natural Anti-ageing agent.Raw, organic eggs: Eating raw eggs is highly recommended, as cooking can inhibit some of the anti-ageing agents found in eggs. Eggs are rich in amino acids and proteins.Aloe vera: Aloe vera's anti-ageing properties have been known for ages. Scientific evidence suggests that Aloe Vera juice can heal skin and reverse skin ageing. Skin ages because of UV light damage and loss of collagen in the skin. Collagen helps in keeping the skin firm and elastic. Ageing breaks down the collagen matrix in your skin which leads to wrinkles. Drinking aloe vera juice is known to reduce the wrinkle depth and improve skin elasticity due to increased collagen production.Garlic: Allium is an antioxidant that packs a punch. Garlic, onions, and scallions are loaded with this free-radical fighter that is good for your skin and your immune system.L'oreal Youth Code Rejuvenating Anti-Wrinkle Night Care
The skin takes longer to react when you get older. When you wake up every morning, the wrinkles will start becoming more visible.
Youth Code Rejuvenating Anti-Wrinkle Night Care is developed to help recover your skin while you are sleeping at night. So when you wake up next morning, you will feel younger, and your skin will feel smoother.
The night cream has been developed with the Pro-Gen Night Active technology. This state of art technology has been derived from Gene Science. The development and research team at Loreal has worked with many renowned scientists in the field, who scrutinised the genes responsible for skin renewal and has come up with the ultimate formula for youthful skin. As a result, you will feel younger every morning after using the night cream.
In 30 nights, wrinkles will be reduced noticeably, and your skin will look younger and smoother.
Usage:
Apply Youth Code Night Recover Cream every night on your skin. For best results, apply Loreal Luminizer Youth Code Super Serum before the Night Care Cream.
L'Oreal Luminizer Youth Code Super Serum
The serum is used to make your skin look smoother, fresher and give it a unique youthful glow with. The research and development team at Loreal in collaboration with Gene scientists have identified the genes responsible for skin pigmentation and luminosity.
Hence, they have developed the Youth Code Super Serum using the Lumi-Gen Technology, which noticeably reduces irregular skin pigmentation, and give your skin a more luminous complexion. In 30 days, you will get a more glowing skin with less irregularities.
Usage: Every night, apply 2-3 pumps in a circular motion over the face and neck. It is recommended to use it before the Loreal Youth Code Rejuvenating Anti-Wrinkle Night Care Cream.
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If you've ever read my blog then you know I'm not going to send you to a department store to buy some lemon infused beauty product jam packed with chemicals. All you need to do is pick up a lemon while you're at the grocery store. Lemons aren't just good to squeeze in your tea; they're an amazing beauty all rounder.
Lemons have been used for hundreds of years on both skin and hair. The citrus acid in lemons act as an effective astringent by penetrating through pores to remove excess oils, dirt, dead skin cells and even blemishes, leaving you with a brighter complexion and healthier looking skin.
As a natural source of vitamin C, lemons are also used to even out skin tone and reduce the appearance age spots. As they are highly acidic, lemons work as an antiseptic that rids the skin of bacteria.
When it comes to hair, the acids in lemons are brilliant for cleansing both your scalp and hair to remove shampoo and oil build-up, and even reduce dandruff.
I often get comments on my skin and hair, and people often ask what I use. When I respond with "I make my own natural beauty products", people are surprised and want my secret recipes, so here are 5 of my favourite lemon infused skin and hair recipes. Enjoy!
Lemons for Skin
Cleanse & Exfoliate with Lemon
Combine the juice of ½ a lemon with 1 tablespoon of good quality olive oil in to an airtight container and whisk with a fork to mix well. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and mix until it becomes a medium consistency, then mix in ½ cup of raw sugar.
You can add more or less honey and olive oil to make the scrub thicker or thinner, and even add more sugar if you feel it needs more scrub.
Lemon Face Lift
Combine 2 tablespoons good quality natural yoghurt and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice and mix well.
Apply the mask to your face and neck after cleansing, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on to dry for 20 to 30 minutes; you will feel it tightening on your face and neck, which creates the lifting and firming affect. If desired, you can leave it on for up to an hour to increase the affects. Rinse off with warm water, and then again with cold water and gently pat your face dry before applying moisturiser.
Lemons for hair
Hydrate and Cleanse with Lemon, Olive & Honey Combine
¾ of a cup of olive oil, ½ a cup of raw honey and three tablespoons of lemon juice. After shampooing massage the mixture from your scalp to your ends. Wrap your hair in a heat cap or plastic wrap and leave in for 30 minutes, then rinse.
Rinse with Lemon
If you have oily hair or build up from products, mix ¼ a cup of lemon juice with ½ a cup of water and rinse it through your hair after shampooing and conditioning. It will leave your hair looking brighter and healthier.
Rid dandruff with Lemon
Mix the juice of ½ lemon with ¼ of a cup coconut oil and rub into your scalp. Leave in for 15 minutes then wash your hair as per normal.
It's important to test any homemade beauty recipes on sensitive skin, like the on the inside of your wrist, to make sure you don't have a bad reaction to any ingredients. So always remember to do a quick patch test before applying anything yourself.
About the Author
Marina Daniell is the founder of staple life, an inspiring blog for women about simple living (doing less, so you can live more). A dedicated Bikram Yogi, lover of fashion, beauty and food. When she isn't in the hot yoga room she can be found rolling fresh gnocchi or pasta for her family, or whipping up beauty products with items from her fridge.
You can follow Marina on Facebook or check out her blog staple life.
