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15 Makeup Secrets All Older Women Should Know

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One of the main things that cause worry for those of us belonging to the female gender is our appearance. We’re constantly in a battle with ourselves over the way we look – since the time we are born, really. At the end of the day, whether or not someone chooses to wear makeup is entirely up to them and shouldn’t be for the purpose of pleasing somebody else! Don’t worry! You too can be reveling in the glory just like in your younger days with just a few smart makeup and beauty hacks. We’ve waded through a bunch of them to come up with these 15 clever makeup and beauty tricks just for you! Your pencil has been worn down to nothing; the pot of gel mascara is scrapping bottom, and the liquid liner has totally dried up. Or maybe you’re traveling and forgot to pack your eyeliner; oh, the tragedy! This is how you save the day: work your mascara Spoolie deep into the tube to get a nice blob of mascara. Then transfer that onto a clean, hard surface (your fingernail is ideal in a ...
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10 Easy Skin Secrets Dermatologists Don’t Want You to Know

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Having nice skin is the basis for having beautiful looking. Some of the world’s most beautiful people begin with beautiful skin. While some people are genetically blessed without much effort, some of us need extra effort to achieve that flawless look, using a lot of skincare stuff makeup blush. Small changes in your daily routine can have a big impact when looking to get good skin. Depending on skin type, diet, and genetic disposition – you can work your way to great skin today! Here are 10 secrets that will keep you away from the dermatologist for a while: 10: Cleanse Twice Most skin ailments come from clogged pores, and clogged pores are a product of trapped dirt and grime. Korean beauty has made its debut in the states and Europe, and it’s because Korean beauty has delivered strong results. The Korean method is to cleanse twice. Use an oil-based cleanser first to break down all make up, or simple micellar water. After that move on to a simple soap to get a true clean. Us...
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Salmon Poached in Ginger-Miso Broth

The earthiness of mushrooms, umami-rich tandem of miso and dashi, and soothingly warm ginger form the perfect poaching base for a truly exquisite salmon dish.  Elegance in pure simplicity... this Japanese-inspired dish perfectly mirrors their minimalist culture. Details Serves: 1 Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes Kcal per serve: 720 Ingredients • 2 Salmon Fillet Steaks • 1 cup Dried Shiitake Mushrooms, pre-soaked • 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger, thinly sliced • 1⁄4 cup Scallions, chopped • 2 tablespoons Miso Paste • 2 cups Dashi Stock • a handful Enoki Mushrooms • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Preparation 1. Set pot to sauté mode. 2. Heat vegetable oil and sauté ginger for a minute. 3. Add dashi stock, miso, and shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a simmer. 4. Switch pot to keep warm setting. 5. Add the salmon fillets and enoki mushrooms. Leave to poach at 165F for 8-10 minutes. Adjust poaching time depending on desired doneness of the salmon. 6. Drizzle in the sesame oil be...
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Black Bean and Chili Steamed Tilapia

White fillets of Tilapia, topped with a blanket of Oriental flavors, set on a bed of aromatics, and left to steam until perfectly delicate. A restaurant-quality fish dinner out of your very own Instant Pot. Details Serves: 2 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 2 minutes Kcal per serve: 600 Ingredients • 2 Tilapia Fillets • 2 tablespoons Fermented Black Beans, chopped • 1-2 Thai chilis, chopped • 1 tablespoon minced Ginger • 1 Shallot, thinly sliced • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar • Leeks Preparation 1. Toss the black beans, chili, ginger, shallots, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a bowl. 2. Arrange the leeks at the bottom of the pot, forming a bed for the tilapia fillets. 3. Pour in half a cup of water. 4. Lay the fish on top of the leeks and spoon the black bean mixture on top. 5. Cook on low pressure for 2 minutes. Release pressure. Cooking Tips Not that much of a preference for til...
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Creamy Corn and Asparagus Chicken Soup

This savoury and sweet asparagus and creamy corn chicken soup uses chicken breast chunks cooked slowly in creamed corn with chunks of asparagus. Beaten eggs provide a silky-smooth texture. Dehydrated carrots or mushrooms can be included for additional fibre. Top it off with caramelized onions or chopped scallions for a stronger umami flavour. Details Prep Time: 15-20 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Kcal per portion: 920 Serves: 4 Ingredients • 400 grams of chicken breast, diced (14.0 oz) • 2 cups of canned corn, cream style • 1 cup of corn, frozen • 1 cup of canned asparagus, chopped • 2 cups of chicken broth • 2 tbsps. cornstarch • 2 tbsps. garlic • 1 tbsp. grated ginger root • 1⁄4 cup of onions, minced • 1 tsp. white pepper • 3 tbsps. oyster sauce • 1 tbsp. light soy sauce • 1⁄2 tbsp. salt • 2 eggs, beaten Preparation 1. Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. They will shrink a bit during cooking but that is okay. 2. Open the canned corn a...
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Irish Lamb Stew with Red Wine

A satisfying meal your family will enjoy: It does not require browning the onions, which reduces the calorie count. A variety of meats may be used, including lamb shoulder, lamb shank or the leaner lamb loin. New Zealand lamb is a good choice for texture and taste. Details Prep Time: 15-20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Kcal per portion: 510 Serves: 2 Ingredients • 400 grams of lamb shank or loin (14.0 oz) • 2 tbsps. all-purpose flour • 2 tbsps. garlic, minced • 1⁄2 cup of onions • 2 cups of vegetable broth • 1⁄2 cup of water • 1 cup of carrots • 1 cup of potatoes • 1⁄4 cup of tomato paste • 1⁄2 cup of red wine • 1 tsp. thyme • 1 tsp. rosemary sprig • 1 bay leaf • 1⁄2 cup celery ribs, chopped • 1 tsp. ground black pepper • 1 tsp. of sea salt Preparation 1. Cut the lamb shank or sirloin to 2-inch cubes. They should be slightly larger than bite-sized pieces because they will shrink during the cooking process. 2. Peel and mince the garlic. Peel and rou...
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Turkey Breast With Fennel

Pressured-cooked turkey breast is moist, juicy and delicious. You won’t get crispy and golden browned skin as you would with roasting, but this is a great alternative way to serve delicious slices of turkey for a crowd without spending ages in the kitchen. Left-overs are also perfect for sandwiches. Details Prep Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 35 min. Kcal per serve: 700 Serves 4 Ingredients • 3 – 3.5 lb. whole turkey breast, bone-in & skin on • salt and black pepper to taste • 1 large onion, diced • 2 carrots, peeled & diced • 2 stick celery, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 bulb fennel, root removed, halved and sliced • 1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock • 1⁄3 cup dry white wine • 6 sprigs thyme • 2 – 3 tbsp. arrowroot starch • 2 – 3 tbsp. water • 1 tbsp. butter (optional) Preparation 1. Season the turkey breast all over with salt and black pepper. 2. Place the trivet into the InstantPot. Add the vegetables, chicken stock and wine. Add the turkey breast s...
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