Hot oil Treatment for dry natural hair.

Hot oil treatment on dry natural hair.

Hot oil treatments is one of the best treatments for dry natural afro hair. It is also good for straight hair as well, it not only softens the hair and make it more manageable, it also makes it grow faster and retain length. listed below are some of the oils that can be used in this treatment. Depending on what you plan to achieve with the hot oil treatment, you can use the combination of the oils or used them individually, I personally love the combination of different oils.

Avocado oil: helps tame and moisturizes frizzy, dry hair.
Coconut oil: Helps condition the scalp, strengthens, stimulates hair growth and softens the hair.
Olive oil: conditions and moisturizes the hair, it also helps reduce split ends.
Castor oil : Strengthens the hair, and seals moisture
Almond oil: Enriches the hair, conditions, stimulates hair growth and softens the hair as well.
Jojoba oil: Softens the hair and strengthens the hair
Mint oil: Stimulates hair growth, fights dandruff, and moisturizes the hair as well.
Sesame oil: For shine and luster.
Argan oil: for hydration and elasticity.
Lavender; will stimulate hair growth, and strengthen the hair. it conditions both hair and scalp. It can as well reduce hair loss.
Grape seed oil: For faster hair growth, it conditions and moisturizes the hair. It strengthens the hair, gives hair shine, fights dandruff

Materials required:
oil(s); 2tbsp olive oil
1/2tsp grape seed oil
1/2tsp mint oil
1/2tsp almond oil
2tbps coconut oil
5drops lavender oil

Water in a spray bottle 

application bottle or cup
wet warm towel
shower caps or plastic bags

Method:
1. If your hair is medium length you can use my measurement, otherwise,  pour the quantity of oil that will be enough to coat your hair from root to tip into a cup or application bottle. Apply the water on your hair to make it damp.
2. Warm up the oil, preferably in a hot water.
3. Coat your hair with the oil from root to tip.
4. Massage your scalp for about 1-2mins.
5. Cover hair with a shower cap , followed by a warm wet towel, and another shower cap or plastic bag. Allow it on your hair for 1-2hours ( this process will help the hair cuticle open up and absorb the nutrients in the oil).
6. Rinse hair with your favorite conditioner
7. Style your hair as desired.

Note: Select the oils based on the result you require. This treatment can be repeated twice a month for a better result. 

Obama's State of the Union Address 2015; hopes and visions.

In case if you haven't seen this video or if you were unable to tune-in the day this history was made. This is President Obama's State of the union address, for 2015.In his address, he laid out his achievements, visions and dreams for the next 2years in office and how he plans to make things work.

Do you think that President Obama and the right wing  will have consensus on the issues of immigration, education, childcare and tax break for the middle class?

Leave your comments below.
 Happy viewing.

Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

Click here to watch the video; grilled cheese sandwich

Ingredients:
2 slices of bread,
2 slices of cheese,
some margarine,
2 slices of corned beef
 and non stick frying pan.
Put the frying pan on the fire to heat up. Apply margarine on the side of the bread slices that will be touching the pan. Place one of the bread on the frying pan. lay one of the cheese slices on it, followed by the corn beef(2 slices). Add the 2nd cheese and cover with the other bread slice, with the buttered side facing up. Allow the cheese on the bottom to melt a little and the bread lightly browned. Flip over carefully and brown the second side. Cut diagonally and serve with coffee, tea, almond milk, smoothie  or which ever way you prefer.
This recipe is good  for either breakfast, lunch or super.

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Enjoy!

DIY Chicken broth recipe.

chicken

I have used the store bought chicken broth, and have made and used DIY(do-it-yourself) chicken broth,to cook the same kind of meal and I realised that the taste of the food greatly depends on the quality of the broth used in the cooking. So I thought that I should blog the recipe for my DIY chicken broth for my readers. It tastes a lot better, the flavor is superb, and you will be in control of what goes into it. Very easy to make, just give it a try.

Ingredients:
1 whole chicken(preferably mature/ stewing chicken)
2knorr bouillon chicken cube or 2 1/2tsp Knorr chicken bouillon powder
3/4tsp dry thyme
1tsp curry
2bay leaves
1 1/2large onion chopped in big chunks
2 garlics, peeled and chopped
2 large carrots, cut in chunks
1 ripe jalapena pepper cut in big chunks
about 10cups of water or more if needed
 1tsp salt.

Method:
Wash, skin and cut up the chicken, making sure you remove all the visible fat. Put it into a large pot and add all the ingredients, stir to mix. Bring the mixture to boil, then lower the heat. Allow to cook at low heat for 2-3hours. Allow to cool. Use a strainer to separate the broth from the meat.

Shred the meat and incorporate into your meals, soups or use as desired. Store the broth in containers with lids and use as desired. If frozen, it can last up to 2months.

Enjoy!

 

Easy Lasagne Recipe.

Lasagne

Ingredients:
9 lasagne noodles
500g(2cups) extra lean ground beef
1 can(about 600ml) pasta sauce
1/2cup water
2 3/4cups grated marble cheese
1/2cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs beaten
1large Knorr bouillon cube or 2 small cubes
4cheese slices
a clean lasagne pan

Classic mac and cheese; Yummy!

classic mac and cheese

 

Who does not love mac and Cheese? But when it is not well made it might put the eaters to flight. Putting a little twist to the

 regular way of cooking it can make it even more loving and more delicious. 

 

Ingredients:

1pound elbow macaroni

1cup cheese whiz

1 3/4cups grated cheese(marble cheese)

pinch of salt(optional)

3/4cups of 1% partially skimmed  milk

a pinch of black pepper

a pinch of nut meg

1 large chicken bouillon cube or 2 small ones(or 1tsp Knorr chicken bouillon powder)

1pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup of diced onions

1tbsp olive oil

 

Method:

Boil the macaroni according to the instruction on the pack. Drain and set aside.

 

While the macaroni is cooking, fry the onions  with the olive in a sizeable pot, till it turns golden brown. Add the ground beef and fry till well cooked. Add the bouillon cube, nut meg, and black pepper . Lower the heat, add the milk, grated cheese, cheese whiz and mix together, lastly add the drained macaroni. Mix every thing together. Taste for salt, add salt if needed , go ahead and serve. Enjoy!

 



 



 

Best Tuna-egg sandwich ever

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:
1canned salmon, drained.
4 hard boiled eggs
1cup sweet pepper, sliced
3tbps low fat mayonnaise
A pinch of salt and pepper to taste(optional)
6 slice of bread( preferably whole grain bread)
Sandwich maker,
2tbsp margarine

Method:
Use a fork to mash the egg and the tuna together in a clean bowl, add the sweet pepper, mayonnaise, a pinch of salt and pepper, mix together, set aside. Turn on the sandwich maker( to warm up), while waiting for it to warm, lightly apply margarine on the back sides ( the side that will be touching the sandwich maker) of the bread slices. Place them on the sandwich maker , scoop about 2-3 table spoons of the egg mixture on each bread slices, spread and cover with another slice of bread, lightly apply margarine on the cover. Tightly close the sandwich maker. Allow  it to run according to owners manual,( whenever the light on my own  changes from red to green I know the sandwich is ready). Serve with a glass of milk or coffee. Enjoy!