Archive for the ‘Nutrition and Beauty’

  • Time is on our side
    Hair masks and conditioners are fabulous. They nourish, moisturize, soften and make hair healthier if a beautiful mane is what you are looking for. Until recently I was under the impression that all women share my passion for these products and use them daily. I was wrong. After conducting a small research among friends, women I know and just women on the street I found...
    by Nasia Asimakopoulou at 12:28 at 12:28
  • Green salad with orange and marinated onions
    A recipe by Vicki Koumantou published in tastefull.gr. Photo by wecanky.com Ingredients: • 1 tender lettuce, cut into bites by hand • 3 tablespoons parsley leaves (cut by hand, without the stalks) • 2 oranges cut into small pieces • marinated rings of 2 small dried onions • some thin rings of red sweet pepper For the dressing: • 2 tablespoons orange juice •...
    by Katerina Kyriakou at 10:03 at 10:03
  • Spring 2010 trends…on your hairstyles!
    During the autumn fashion week, while we were hiding in the closet all our summer clothes and looking for the perfect coat to buy, the new collections for spring and summer of 2010 were presented. Intense and dynamic colours, like the ones we saw  in DKNY and Marc Jacobs. Braid long hair in the shows of Muiccia Prada and Miu Miu, long wavy hair, short hairstyles with...
    by Georgia Kotsiopoulou at 13:50 at 13:50
  • Stuffed Peppers with Raisins
    A recipe by John Gkelntis published in the recipes’ booklet “Menu” by supermarket “Veropoulos” (Issue 5, June 2006). Photograph is taken by the blog definatelynotmartha Ingredients for 6 people 10-12 peppers for stuffing 1 large onion, chopped ½ bunch of parsley 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 red pepper chopped 3 tablespoons pine nuts Salt,...
    by Katerina Kyriakou at 11:11 at 11:11
  • Oil free
    The facts of life are simple and unchangeable: the sun rises in the morning, the seasons change (men on the other hand don’t), the big fish will eat the smaller one and oily complexions are a big problem. If you’re wondering why, then you probably don’t have oily skin. If however you are nodding your head feeling eager to read the rest of the column then you probably...
    by Nasia Asimakopoulou at 13:58 at 13:58
  • Calamari a la nicoise
    The recipie is taken from the site eeecooks.com Ingredients for 4 persons 1 ½ kg calamari 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion 1 carrot 4 tomatoes A bunch of herbs (parsley, thyme, bay leaves) 2 cloves of garlic Cayenne pepper 2 cups dry white wine Chopped parsley Salt, pepper Directions · Clean calamari by removing eyes, beak and transparent quill...
    by Katerina Kyriakou at 15:38 at 15:38
  • Crash test lashes
    The leading role of our beauty case is rightfully awarded to the mascara. Although the competition with the blush is, was, and always will be very close, the mascara wins because on the one hand, it can transform us with one swipe and on the other it is the best selling beauty product in the world. The market is filled with tons of products promising to gove volume,...
    by Nasia Asimakopoulou at 10:06 at 10:06
  • A colorful salad with a spicy peppermint vinaigrette.
    A recipe by Vicki Koumantou published in TasteFULL.gr Ingredients For the salad: 1 lettuce or 2 french salads 1 chicory or 1 radicchio 1 cup pomegranate 3 green onions cut in rings For the dressing: 3 tablespoons mild mustard 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon dried peppermint ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon...
    by Katerina Kyriakou at 10:11 at 10:11
  • Pretty Valentine
    Last week the first part of the proposals for Saint Valentine’s Day was published. While I was writing that text, I decided that this year I will make a good deed. I shall help all my friends who are in a relationship to choose gifts for their sweetheart and while I am at it, I will buy something for a friend who broke up with her boyfriend recently so as to...
    by Georgia Kotsiopoulou at 15:19 at 15:19
  • Grilled grouper with olive oil, lemon and orange
    A recipe by Giannis Gkelntis, published in Veropoulos recipes brochure “Menu” (issue 5, June 2006), photograph taken by www.cookinglight.com Ingredients for 4 Persons 4 grouper fillets (around 180 gr. each) 1 lettuce 1 radicchio 1 bunch of rocket Juice of 1 lemon Juice of 1 orange Olive oil Salt, pepper Directions Oil fish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill...
    by Katerina Kyriakou at 10:03 at 10:03