New Homemade Vitamin Water Recipe! Berries and Coconut Water!

Hey! 

I did post a few months ago a citrus homemade vitamin water recipe, which I hope you enjoyed, but this time I have an even better recipe made with coconut water! To do your vitamin water you can use any fruits or herbs you like..you can be very creative and experiment! I decided to do this recipe with berries because I am going through a phase of eating lots of strawberries, although they are not even on my top 5 of favorite fruits..I know that's  strange, but anyway this recipe is super yummy and the coconut water makes all the difference, it gives and extra amazing taste!

Here is what you need:  

• a glass jar (I am doing this recipe in a small jar for myself, so if you doing for more people just double the recipe)
• coconut water
• a handful of berries,blueberries, raspberries 
• 5-6 strawberries
• 1 grapefruit
• 2-3 mint leaves (optional)

Preparation:

• cut the grapefruit and strawberries in slices, no need to slice the berries
• I remove the peel of the grapefruit, because it is too bitter
• slightly smash the fruits with a wooden spoon, just enough to release some of their juices (raspberries are very sensitive so be careful not to smash them)
• Fill half the jar with coconut water and a bit of still water if necessary,  add some ice
• Then add the fruits and herbs
• Allow it to infuse in the fridge for three to four hours or even better, overnight.

Some more tips...

You can refill the jar as you drink the water. Sometimes I also like to add some liquid or powdered vitamin C, which you can find in a pharmacy or health food stores. Cranberry concentrate is also great to add in this recipe! If you like your water sweet, just add some Truvia!

The vitamin water will last in the fridge for a about three days, it gets betters the longer it sits. 

I hope you enjoyed this recipe and thank you for reading!

Let me know if you like this recipe or share your own creative vitamin water recipe : )

Have a beautiful day!

Lots of love

Nathalia 
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L'Oreal Skin Perfection: 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution & 15 Second Miracle Cleansing Oil Review!

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Good Morning!

I hope you had a lovely weekend!

Today I am doing a review on some of  the new L'Oreal skincare cleansing products, the 3 in 1 Purifying Solution and the Cleansing Oil.

The new skincare range is called 'Skin Perfection' and it includes some face wash and scrubs as well, but I decided to get the cleansing oil as it is L'Oreal first oil and because I  love all the easy to use, no fuss makeup removers!

L'Oreal Skin Perfection

3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution

I loved this product, it is a water like clear liquid which removes easy and quick my mascara and eyeliner, my eyes dont sting and it didn't give me the eye blurring feeling I get from some makeup removers. However, to remove my concealer I had to rub a little bit more, but it is very gentle on my skin which is very sensitive.The best thing is that if you are really really bored or sleepy, no need to rinse it off..although we should always wash our faces : ) After using it, my skin feels refreshed and clean.  

L'Oreal Skin Perfection3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution

L'Oreal Skin Perfection3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution

3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution:

• Dissolves make-up
• Unclogs pores and removes impurities
• Tones and soothes skin

How to use:

• Wet, but not soak, a cotton wool pad
• Hold it over your lashes, lids or lips for a few seconds
• Then very gently, without rubbing, sweep away all the make-up
• Rinse with warm water and gently dry pad your face

L'Oreal Skin Perfection

15 Second Miracle Cleansing Oil £7.99

A few months ago I did a review on Shu Uemura Beauty Cleansing Oil, which I absolutely love and use all the time. But after using the L'Oreal Cleansing Oil for two weeks, I can say that I might like it a bit more than the Shu Uemura..(it is also much cheaper!). It has worked great for my skin, it removes all my makeup pretty well, it is not as runny as Shu Uemura, it didn't cause me any breakouts, it leaves my skin soft and hydrated but not greasy. It has a very discrete smell which reminds me of summer, kind of  like a coconut sunscreen..

L'Oreal Skin Perfection15 Second Miracle Cleansing Oil

L'Oreal Skin Perfection15 Second Miracle Cleansing Oil

15 Second Miracle Cleansing Oil: 

• Instantly dissolves make-up even waterproof
• Re-balances and Purifies for healthy looking skin
• Lightweight and non-greasy
• Suitable for all skin types

How to use:

• With your fingertips apply 2-3 drops onto dry skin, massaging over the lashes, lids and lips.
• Then rinse very well with warm water
• Gently pat dry your face with a soft tissue or towel

 











To find these products just click on the images : )

Let me know if you have tried the new L'Oreal Skin Perfection range and if you liked it!

Thank you for reading and have an amazing week!

Lots of Love

Nathalia
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The Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe!

My amazing Brigadeiro Cake!

Hey!

I hope you all had a great week! 

I want to share this recipe with you today, because it would be perfect for indulging during the weekend! My friends and family ask me to do this cake all the time. Its quite easy to make and delicious. I am 100% sure you will fall in love with it, so I suggest you start baking : )

Brazilian Brigadeiros

This recipe is the cake version of the Brazilian candy 'Brigadeiro', which is a chocolate truffle very famous in Brazil, they serve it usually in parties and birthdays. It is a mixture of butter, powdered chocolate and condensed milk, rolled into small balls and covered in granulated chocolate. 

* I wanted to show you the whole process, using both, the round and the bundt molds so that you can choose which one you prefer. The recipe works for both, but I prefer the Bundt! The recipe and assembling is exactly the same, its just the shape that is different!

 Here is what you will need:

Batter

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup of oil (I like using olive oil)
• 2 cups of flour
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of powdered chocolate (I love Nesquik)
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1 cup of milk (or double cream)
• 1 teaspoon of espresso powder (you cant actually taste the coffee, but it really brings out the chocolate taste)

Filling and Topping

• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 whole can of condensed milk (Carnation is the best)
• 5 tablespoons of powdered chocolate
• 2-3 tablespoons of thick double cream (if you like a more runny filling, add more cream)

Syrup

• 1 small cup of milk with 2 tablespoons of powdered chocolate 

Preparation:

Batter

1. Preheat your oven
2. Mix the eggs, sugar, oil and milk in a blender for a few minutes, until all ingredients are incorporated
3. Sift the flour, chocolate and espresso powder twice, add to the mixture and mix for a few more minutes (sifting the flour will make your cake fluffy)
4. Add the baking powder last, and mix it very gently
5. Pour the mixture in a buttered and floured pan (I always do my cakes in a Bundt style pan, with the whole in the middle, it is much easier as the cake bakes evenly)
6. Bake for about 30-35 minutes at 150 degrees, use a toothpick to see it the cake is ready. Insert it into the cake, if it comes out clean it means its ready!
7. Let the cake cool down 
8. Using a toothpick again, make many small holes in the cake and then pour with a spoon the syrup of milk and chocolate. This is a secret to keep you cake very moist! You can also add rum essence for a little extra : )

Filling and Topping

1. Mix everything (minus the cream) in a small pan and cook in low temperature until it becomes thick (the perfect point for the Brigadeiro is when you can peel  it off the bottom of the pan)
2. Remove from the fire, add the cream and mix well. The double cream you use should be very thick. In case you cant find it, dont use cream at all, otherwise the filling will be very runny.

Assembling

1. Cut the cake in half. 
2. In one half pour some of the filling mixture, then place the other half on top. 
3. Pour the rest of the mixture on top of your cake and decorate it with the granulated chocolate
4. Enjoy the best chocolate cake ever!!

Using the Round Mold

For extra decoration, if you use a round mould to bake your cake, make some small brigadeiros, by rolling the filling mixture into balls, and add them on top of the cake!It looks adorable!

Using the Bundt Mold

Start baking!!

I guarantee you everybody will love this cake!!

Thank you for reading and have a lovely weekend!

Lots of  Love

Nathalia
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Healthy Breakfast Smoothie with Berries!

Hey!

Good morning to everyone!

If you like bananas and berries I am sure you are going to love this smoothie!Of course it is not only for breakfast, it is so good that sometimes I do it as a dessert when I am craving for something sweet after a meal. It is super easy, you can add any kind of berries you like or all of them! 

You can also instead of fresh berries use frozen ones so the smoothie will be extra cold! I know it is easier and more convenient to use frozen berries, as the fresh ones are so sensitive and have to bee eaten in a few days or they get bad. 

This is what I use when I make smoothie for myself, so if you change the recipe, for example if you are a fan of blackberries add more blackberries, or strawberries and so on..I also use coconut milk or soy milk, you can use any milk you prefer : )

Here is what you need:

a blender
1 medium banana
4-5 large strawberries
a handful of any berries you like, raspberries, blueberries
some cherries, without the pits!
measure your milk with the glass you will use, use a bit more than half of the glass

Preparation:

just mix everything together in the blender

and just enjoy!

Some extra tips

If you want an even healthier smoothie you can add some chia seeds or a tablespoon of spirulina powder. If you want to drink this after your workout, just add your protein in!

         

I hope you enjoyed this recipe and let me know if you liked it!

Thank you for reading and have a lovely day!

Lots of Love

Nathalia
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