Winner – Turmeric and Pomegranate Recipes for Yom Tov & Your Face From Cindy’s Corners

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Today’s winner is cosmetologist Leah Sperber. She owns Lean’s Beauty Concepts. She also share tips in the kitchen and her followers on social media marvel at her menus and table decor.

Her entry:

Turmeric spice is used for years in Asian, Thai and Indian cooking, The spice is unique and stands out for a yellow-orange color. This distinctive curry spice stands out in flavor and color. I use Pereg spices because I like to buy from companies tied to Israel.

When my customers ask me about natural foods they can use in their recipes I think of Turmeric spice, because it is not only used for flavorful dishes. Indian woman have been using Turmeric for centuries as a skincare ingredient.

The benefits of Turmeric in skincare include several anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness and calm irritations from Rosacea. Do you have Dark Circles under your eyes? Turmeric can help lighten your skin tone for your eyes and even out skin pigmentation all over your face.

Mask for Home:
Heat up a teaspoon of honey for 15 seconds .
Combine honey and a teaspoon of Turmeric in a dish. Add a teaspoon of Greek yogurt . Mix these three ingredients well .
Use a spatula to apply the mask to your face, or gloves (using your fingers can cause them to stain yellow) .
Leave on for 25 minutes , it will harden & appear dry.
Rinse off using warm water in a circular motion . This will benefit your skin exfoliating process too .

The Turmeric mask will minimize your pores, smooth your skin, make your skin appear fuller and plumper.

A holistic approach bi using Turmeric in a drink .
Two cups boiled water
A half teaspoon Turmeric
Stir & cover
Simmer for ten minutes
Filter through tea strainer
Reap in the benefits, sip & enjoy
You can add natural sweetness, honey & ginger which have their own holistic benefits.

Pereg has many great products that I use in my recipes everyday and especially during the High Holidays. I incorporate many spices into my favorite dishes.
I add a spoon of Tumeric to my meats for more taste, while pepper and salt is a everyday staple in my kitchen cooking. By far my most favorites are the Pereg Panko Crumbs. My family and guests enjoy my scrumptious crunchy chicken cutlets. I add a spoon of Turmeric, to give it that punch in flavor.

Schnitzel Recipe
1. 10 pieces chicken tenders
2. Three eggs mixed well
3. A half cup flour
4. Two cups Pereg Fine Panko Crumbs
5. A teaspoon of Tumeric spice mixed with crumbs .
6 . Heat one cup of canola oil in frying pan , reduce on medium . Dip the chicken tenders in flour to coat it . Dip into the egg batter , then the Panko crumbs . All ready now fry them on each side for 3 minutes till golden brown . Enjoy your Crunchy Schnitzel! Have A Happy & Healthy New Year!

The Perfect Toast –A Kosher Wine With Beauty Benefits

Did you know the beauty benefits contained within a pomegranate? While we celebrate the 613 seeds, we can have a L’Chaim from Royal Wines. Pomegranates have many health and beauty benefits according to multiple medical institutions.

Beauty Benefits
Regenerate Cells. Pomegranate protects the epidermis and dermis by encouraging skin cell regeneration, aiding in the repair of tissues, healing wounds and encouraging circulation to skin that is healing.
Protect from the Sun. Consuming pomegranate provides the skin with compounds that help to protect against free radical damage which can cause sun damage, cancer and sunburn. The oil of a pomegranate contains the antioxidant ellagic acid that can help to inhibit skin tumors to protect the body from skin cancer.
Slow Aging. Pomegranates can help to prevent hyperpigmentation, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles that are often caused by sun damage.
Produce Youthful Skin. Because pomegranates help to soften the skin and produce additional elastin and collagen it can make your skin look more firm, smooth and youthful.
Help with Dry Skin. Pomegranates are often added to skin care products because they have a molecular structure that can penetrate deep layers of most skin types to provide additional moisture.
Use for Oily or Combination Skin. Oily or combination skin types that are acne prone can use pomegranate to sooth these outbreaks and minimize burns or scarring that can occur during breakouts.

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