Butternut Squash: What Are the Beauty History and Beauty Benefits?

Butternut squash is one of the most iconic ingredients of modern autumn cooking, with their creamy, golden, sweet and deeply comforting. But its beauty history stretches far beyond soups and harvest bowls. This squash has been part of North American wellness traditions for generations, celebrated for its glow‑enhancing nutrients, restorative properties and its role inContinue reading “Butternut Squash: What Are the Beauty History and Beauty Benefits?”

have you had your egg whites (or egg yolks) today?

Let’s get right into it, shall we? Let’s discuss egg whites and perhaps a bit on egg yolks. Egg yolk is for oily skin. Egg whites are more for dehydrated skin. Not necessarily the dry skin type, considering egg whites contain water so hydration not moisture as in oil. Egg whites are used in skin-care for their high-protein,Continue reading “have you had your egg whites (or egg yolks) today?”

Oh, Give Me a Milk Bath! Beauty Benefits, Homemade Recipe and History on Milk Baths!

Oh, how I love a good milk bath. Occasionally adding in some honey. Milk-baths are so great for dehydrated skin. I have used powdered milk as opposed to purchasing products although you can. I have used powdered milk but you can opt for liquid milk instead. As for powdered milk, it just needs a bit,Continue reading “Oh, Give Me a Milk Bath! Beauty Benefits, Homemade Recipe and History on Milk Baths!”

Cranberries: What Are the Beauty History and Beauty Benefits?

Cranberries have long been woven into North America’s cultural, culinary and wellness identity with it’s rich, just as vivid, and just as enduring as their ruby‑red colour. Before they became a seasonal favourite in modern skincare and clean‑beauty formulations, cranberries were used for centuries by Indigenous communities for healing, nourishment and natural pigmentation. Their tartContinue reading “Cranberries: What Are the Beauty History and Beauty Benefits?”

Ricardo Inspired: Cranberry Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs

A warm, Québécois‑comfort chicken dish inspired by Ricardo’s signature cozy, family‑forward cooking. Juicy chicken thighs are glazed with a glossy cranberry‑maple reduction that balances tart fruit with deep caramel sweetness. The result is a rustic, autumn‑perfect main that feels festive yet effortless — ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday tables or any moment that calls forContinue reading “Ricardo Inspired: Cranberry Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs”

9 beauty (and health) benefits of papaya

Hi, everyone! Who loves this tropical fruit? Did you know that there are so many wonderful beauty benefits in papaya, that delivers a wide range of essential vitamins. These vitamins that are infused in papaya are Vitamins A & C, plus antioxidants and high water content, which in a singular papaya makes your skin lookContinue reading “9 beauty (and health) benefits of papaya”