Benefits of Shea Butter!

What exactly is shea butter? Shea butter is an all-natural oil extracted from the wells in the fruit of the African Butter Tree.

Now what are the benefits of shea butter soap?
There are so many things… Just read ahead!

• Shea butter soap moisturizes well without clogging pores.

• It is gentle enough to use on babies and sensitive skin.

• Shea butter has natural UV protection.

•Helps fight skin diseases such as acne, eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.

• Shea Butter soap is used to reduce all types of scars.

• It is soothing for burns.

• It is also beneficial for fighting wrinkles.

•The benefit of natural soap with shea butter is that your skin will feel soft, has a natural shine and only requires less lotion. Yay!

4 NEW Uses for a Bar of Soap

1. Car Freshener
Tuck your favorite scented soap in your car door compartment for a subtle aroma that’s superior to any “cardboard” hanging scent.

2. Itch Reliever
Can’t stop scratching that annoying mosquito bite? Rub it with oatmeal soap to suppress the scratchy.

3. Hem Helper
Out of tailor’s chalk? Use dry soap to mark new hem lines on your fashion masterpiece.

4. Write a Love Note…
Scribble on a mirror with dry soap a love note to your sweetie! Wipes off easier than lipstick!

Summer Collection Inspiration!

The family and I just went strawberry and raspberry picking at a local farm. The day was gorgeous and I was so inspired with the local product. It was simply beautiful and had a great time…

Summer In The City… Finally!

Finally summertime has arrived in NYC!! Happy to be outside…

Bath Time, Bed Time…featuring my Princess Soap

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check it out friends, Bath Time Bed Time

Inspiration: SoHo

Even on Sundays, SoHo has an energy like no other neighborhood. Always and Forever the ultimate design inspiration…even on quiet mornings.

Love these beautiful old streets… Giggle & Tibi just down the street… one stop block for my girls and I!

Ahhh Dean & Deluca Coffee…Let me rephrase that, Dean & Deluca anything!

Favorite cross streets of mine…

Yum Ben’s Pizza on Spring Street! Truly delicious & famous…

Finally, one of my favorite reads in NYC… The Village Voice

VIP

Two VIP ladies that approve all of soap recipes! If I get the ok from their skin then it’s good to go!

Brunch: My Favorite Pancake Recipe

I love having brunch with my family especially in NYC. One of my favorite places to go for brunch is Balthazar’s. However, having a Pastry Certificate from the Institute of Culinary Education here in NYC, I have tried out so many recipes that I love to explore with my family. Some good. Some bad. What I look for in a recipe is consistency and of course kid approval. Something else I look for in a good recipe is, versatility meaning that I can add fruit, chopped chocolate, and chopped nuts. My personal favorite is fruit. I love it when it bursts in the batter while it is cooking. Today I used bananas and brunch at my house was awesome. Here is my recipe. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups buttermilk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1/2 teaspoon for griddle
• fresh or frozen fruit or any other add-ons

Directions

1. Heat griddle to 375 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add eggs, buttermilk, and 4 tablespoons butter; whisk to combine. Batter should have small to medium lumps.
2. Heat oven to 175 degrees. Test griddle by sprinkling a few drops of water on it. If water bounces and spatters off griddle, it is hot enough. Using a pastry brush, brush remaining 1/2 teaspoon of butter or reserved bacon fat onto griddle. Wipe off excess.
3. Using a 4-ounce ladle, about 1/2 cup, pour pancake batter, in pools 2 inches away from one other. When pancakes have bubbles on top and are slightly dry around edges, about 2 1/2 minutes, flip over. Cook until golden on bottom, about 1 minute.
4. Repeat with remaining batter, keeping finished pancakes on a heatproof plate in oven. Serve warm.

Makes about nine 6-inch pancakes

My Mango Salsa

Yesterday I made mango salsa. I wouldn’t say it is a comfort food for winter but I couldn’t resist. It so fresh and full of flavor I had to make it. Now when I make salsa I like to always try to have multiple uses for it. For instance, salsa with chips is a given bit I also like to incorporate it in my grilled cheese sandwiches! It brings so much flavor and compliments mild cheeses in many ways. These cheese I happen to have on hand was Gouda. Mmmm so tasty…

Peeling my fresh, delicious mango

My cut mango & tomatoe

I then added fresh lemon for a kick!

Next fresh jalapeno & cilantro…

Finally my favorite part… the grilled cheese with gouda & salsa… so tasty!

March Winter Wonderland

What better inspiration for the White Collection I’m working on!