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Easy Appetizers: Crab Rangoon

July 31st, 2009 by Lilan

It’s been forever since I’ve eaten these deep fried little pockets of joy filled with cream cheese and crab. So when the Boyfriend mentioned to me a few weeks ago that I should make Crab Rangoon, I happily obliged and surprised him with a batch this week.

They’re so easy to make, just whip up about equal amounts of cream cheese and crab meat (real if you have it, but I usually use imitation for ease and cost efficiency). Season well with salt, a little bit of pepper and chopped scallions.

Fill won ton wrappers with a little dollop of the crab mixture, fold the ends together taking care to squeeze out the air pockets and seal with egg whites. After they’ve been assembled, deep fry them until they’re golden brown.

TIP: The first batch of Crab Rangoon I made completely blew up in my deep fryer, here are some tips (along with a recipe) I found on Big, Bold Beautiful Food on how to prevent a crabby disaster. Enjoy!

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Posted in Asian, Munch On This, food | 4 Comments

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Deliciously Good For You: Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothies

July 31st, 2009 by Lilan

Ah if only all lip glosses were modeled after our favorite sweet treats, we’d have a heck of a time curbing our appetite for both sugar and makeup.

But if your favorite gloss was as good for you as your morning fruit smoothie, would you reconsider? I certainly would!

New Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colours ($17.50 US) vitamin C and key antioxidants to protect your lips from environmental aggressors as well as help to prevent fine lines and wrinkles.

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Posted in Clinique, lips | 9 Comments

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I’m Saying Yes to Carrots!

July 31st, 2009 by Crystal

I’m not usually the type to be interested in those cute “fun facts” all over the internet, but I couldn’t help but be shocked by this one: The average woman consumes approximately six pounds of lip products in her life! That’s the average woman, but what about beauty junkies like us? I don’t want to even know.

But…. if we’re going to eat lip gloss/lipstick/lip balm, I’d rather eat Yes to Carrots lip products. At least I know that it’s all natural and 95% organic with no parabens, and wasn’t animal tested.

They’re also budget friendly and won’t break the bank. What more could you ask for in a lippie?

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Posted in Crystal Says.., RecessionistasRule, drugstore beauty, lips | 2 Comments

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Recipe for a Recession-Proof Facial

July 30th, 2009 by Crystal

Let’s be frank here, nobody has the time to go take a long bath everyday or go on a retreat. Yet we all know that relaxation and peace are some of the key things we need in our hectic lives to prevent stress.

An easy way to help counter a stressful life is to pamper yourself well. To me, pampering is about comfort and being with yourself and no one else. It’s a private moment enjoying something I love skincare, so I love facials, that’s what relaxes me since I enjoy it so much.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to have to pay an arm and a leg to be pampered. My philosophy on pampering is that relaxation and a great mask will do just fine to make your day, or week, a little better!

Today I want to let everyone in on an old ritual that keeps me from tearing out my hair when the going gets tough. Plus, this budget-friendly treatment will definitely leave your mind worry-free and turn that frown upside down!

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Posted in CA Botana, Crystal Says.., Origins, RecessionistasRule, skin care | No Comments

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