Amazing Rituals Relaxation at Home Experience

 Ritual Of Sakura Experience

Thank you Tryazon and Rituals

Happy October Everyone!

It's been awhile since the last time I posted. Let me tell you, I really miss all of you! I hope you all lovely readers is having a fantastic day and feeling fabulous with this amazing Rituals products review that I'm about to share. This year is kinda strange for me- with pandemic going on, kids are on virtual school, job, and family. Let me tell you, its not easy but I know we can get through this tough time- with that being said; how about bring this Rituals Relaxation at Home Experience with you. You're right my friend! why not pamper yourself with these amazing Ritual products at the comfort of your own home.

I'm super excited to try these amazing products and I'm sure you are too. Grab your coffee and let's get started!

Before, I start my review on these amazing products: I'd like to say Thank You to #Tryazon and #RitualsUSA for this great sampling opportunity. 

Ritual Of Sakura

The Ritual of Sakura Body Scrub 

I have to say that Rituals products have really impressive taste when it comes to packaging their product. Let me tell you, this Ritual of Sakura Body Scrub smells amazing! It contains sugar and softening oils specially developed to gentle exfoliate and nourish even the driest of skin. After using this Sakura Body Scrub- my skin feels soft and smells wonderful! I can totally feel the difference after using the product. Indeed a must-have for me!

The Ritual of Sakura Foaming Shower Gel

This Sakura foaming Shower Gel is amazing! A little goes a long way with this product. The scent is very pleasant,  not too over powering just perfect scent for me. I feel the calming aroma, refreshing and totally makes my skin feeling smooth and soft. Totally love it!

The Ritual of Sakura Body Cream

I totally love this Ritual of Sakura Body Cream! Not only that it smells amazing- it makes my skin feeling soft and smooth all day long. I feel so luxurious using this wonderful body cream. It doesn't feel oily at all- and the bonus part for was the scent! Totally wonderful and last for long time. I love this product!!

I'm a huge fan of Rituals products; and This Sakura Rituals Relaxation at Home Experience was just amazing! I could not ask for better way to pamper myself at home. Ritual Products is just the BEST for me and I highly recommend these amazing products not only to my family and friends but to everyone! 

I hope you guys have fun reading my reviews! until next time gorgeous- keep that smile going and don't forget to check my blog for fun easy recipes and product reviews. Have a wonderful day!

xoxo- Melgie

Disclosure: I received these wonderful products for free courtesy from #Tryazon and #RitualsUSA 

Easy Atsara Recipe

Homemade Atsara Recipe

(Pickled Papaya Recipe)

Hello Everyone!

I'm so excited to share with you my very first Atsara recipe. Oh, Yes! I just feel so proud of myself (lol) My Mom always makes this recipe when I was young and I kinda get use to it growing up. Since, I moved to the States I never make my own homemade Atsara, I thought that this recipe was hard to make until I was proven wrong. When craving strikes, I just have to give it a go. I was totally surprised how easy this recipe to make. Grab your favorite drink and let's get started.

Calling all my beloved friends and blog readers out-there to try this super easy homemade Atsara Recipe. Yes! this is highly recommended and taste scrumptious. I can't wait! So, lets get cooking. But, First grab all the ingredients listed below and listen to your favorite music while slicing all the vegetables :)

Enjoy your Atsara!:)

Ingredients:

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup water

1 cup white sugar

4 cups grated fresh green papaya

1/4 cup salt

1 carrot

1 red bell pepper

1 green bell pepper

1 ginger

Directions:

- Toss the grated papaya with 1/4 cup salt together in a large bowl. Mixed it well. Allow to sit for 1 hour. 

- Drain the liquid from the papaya and rinse thoroughly with water. Then, place the papaya in a cheese cloth and let it drain excess moisture completely.

- Chopped the vegetables into thin slices, just like the one on the photo above.

-Combine all the ingredients ( grated papaya and chopped vegetables) into large bowl. Mixed it well.

- You can totally use mason jars or any clean containers you have on hand to store your Atsara. I use my lunchbox container and it works just fine.

- Put the Atsara into individual containers and set aside.

-Stir vinegar, water, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt into a small pan. Bring it to boil for 5 minutes.

- Pour the mixture into individuals containers with Atsara in it. Let it marinate in liquid for 1 day.

- Enjoy! 

Notes: I used cheese grater to grate the Papaya- it comes out a little finer texture which is totally fine with me. Feel free to use what you have on hand base on your preference.

And that concludes the Atsara Recipe for today. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! This Atsara recipe is so perfect with fried Bangus, barbecues, and I even pair it with Sinigang and it was delicious! The little tangy sweetness and the crunch from vegetables is just delicious!.

I hope you guys love this recipe as much I do. Don't forget to browse other delicious recipes here on blog for cooking inspiration. Until next time gorgeous~ Stay safe and healthy.

Enjoy cooking!

xoxo-

Melgie

Fried Plantain Recipe

Fried Plantain Recipe

Hello Everyone!

Today we are going to make this very simple Fried Plantain recipe! Simple, yet satisfying and delicious snack for the whole family. As you all know me- I love easy and delicious food. So, this Fried Plantain is definitely on my list. Can we all agree that this recipe is scrumptious?

Anyway- this recipe is very affordable, accessible, and delicious! and to all plantain lovers out-there! including myself- this recipe is so classic and simple. I get so excited as I'm writing this blog right now. No other words to express my love for food and cooking- (hahaha) i'm just a big foodie fanatic!

Join me as we start making this less than 15 minutes delicious snack! Let's start cooking gorgeous! As promise this super easy and fun!

Fried Plantain Recipe

Ingredients:

2 very ripe plantain ( peel and sliced )

2 Teaspoon granulated sugar

3 Tablespoon unsalted butter

Directions:

1.) Peel and Sliced the plantain as picture above. Sprinkle the granulated sugar all over the sliced plantains.

2.) Over medium heat- melt the butter onto medium size pan. Add the plantain, let it caramelized and cook for about 5-8 minutes.

3.) Once it turn brown, little crispy and plantain is cook. Transfer the fried plantain onto serving dish. Serve and share with your love ones, Enjoy!

This dish is perfect for snack and also for side dish. The sweetest of the plantain is just perfect balance for any dish. I personally love this dish! It taste so good, very affordable, and super easy to make.
You can totally make this dish into gourmet appetizer, snack, and even as side dish. This fried plantain is actually good paired with fried chicken. Yum!

That's all for today lovely people! as I finished my last bite of fried plantain. I know- can you tell that I'm obsessed on every food recipe that I post on this blog. Next time you hit the market- grab few of plantains.

Until next time gorgeous! Enjoy your day, cheers- and don't forget to browse interesting and fun recipe here on my blog. As always stay healthy and safe!!


xoxo- Melgie

Easy Thumbprint Cookies

Easy Thumbprint Cookies

Hello Everyone!

I know it's been a very long time since the last time I posted. A lot of great things happened last year- of course I miss you all. I'm happy and excited to be back in blogging world and to share my very first Thumbprint Cookie Recipe. Let me tell you something about this recipe- it's super easy to make and it's scrumptious!

Are you excited to give this recipe a try? If, yes- then, let's start baking! this recipe is super easy and kids love it.

Feel free to use your own homemade or any of your favorite jam. On this recipe, I made my own super easy homemade mixed berries jam. It just happened that we have extra frozen berries on hand. That's how I come up with my own recipe.

Mixed Berries Jam Recipe

2 cups mixed berries frozen (thawed)

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 stick butter

Directions:

1.) Mixed all three ingredients in medium size pan over medium heat. Make sure to stir the mixture and let it reduced until it reach to thick consistency.

2.) Transfer it onto clean container and let it cool.

Easy Thumbprint Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

3 Cups of all purpose flour

1 1/2 Teaspoon baking powder

1 Teaspoon Salt

3 Sticks unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 Cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla

mixed berries jam ( use your favorite jelly or jam for filling)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375

1.) On large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift the mixture and set aside.

2.) Placed the softened butter, sugar in the bowl of your electric mixer. Cream the butter and sugar together on high speed until fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla until combined.

3.) Slowly add the dry ingredients until everything mix well.

4.) Use a spoon to scoop small batch of the cookie dough, form into little ball. Place onto baking pan and press the middle of the cookie dough until you get the perfect shape for you jam filling.

( Note: the cookie dough will be a little sticky, use extra flour to help from sticking- just like you make sugar cookie)

5.) As you can see on the photo above- Fill the cookie dough with your favorite jam or jelly.

6.) Bake the Thumbprint Cookie at 375 for 10 minutes.

7.) Let the cookie cool completely before icing. Enjoy!

I personally LOVE this recipe- not only that my family loved it- it's super easy to make! The perfect combination of soft cookie and sweetness from mixed berries jam is amazingly good. This cookie is great for dessert and my family LOVE it! 

I definitely enjoy quality time with my family as we cook and bake together. Let me know on the comment below how you like the recipe. Enjoy!!

I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy as we overcome this Covid-19 pandemic. Until next recipe everyone.:)

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