We’re knee-deep in winter so I thought a hot, savory recipe was in order. Many of my collagen drink recipes revolve around sweet fruit-based concoctions, but Meiji Amino Collagen can actually be consumed in your meal. You can add this collagen supplement powder to pretty much any liquid you desire and at any temperature because its effectiveness will not be affected.
Since this is a Japanese product, I thought a simple healthy Japanese recipe, miso soup, would be suitable as an introduction. Miso is a paste made from fermented soy beans and is a staple in every Japanese household. I think it’s one of the secrets to good health and longevity in Japanese culture. Forget instant pre-mixes that have MSG — it’s so easy to make your own.
Recipe (serves two):
1 small piece of dried kelp (size of half a small envelope)
1 tsp of white miso
2 tsp of shoyu (also called soy sauce)
1 drop of mirin (Japanese rice wine; optional)
1 drop of sesame oil (optional)
2 small rice bowls of water
2 shiitake mushrooms
1/2 packet of golden mushrooms
1 tbs wakame
1 spoonful of Meiji Amiino Collagen
Place the kelp in boiling water and wait for five minutes. Then, put all the ingredients in except for the collagen powder. When the mushrooms look soft, turn the fire down and stir in the amino collagen. Ladle the broth into bowls and serve.
Let this be the conversation topic of your party or gathering with your girlfriends when you make them this lip-smackingly delicious collagen ice cream. And get this, there is no fattening dairy or refined sugar to make you feel guilty.
Recipe:
2 1/2 cups of soaked cashews
1 cup soaked dates
2 tbs maple syrup
3 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup nut milk (or any other non-dairy milks)
1 spoonful Meiji Amino Collagen
Blend the whole mixture into a thick chocolate smoothie in a high-speed blender. If your smoothie is too thick, pour in some more nut milk or water to get things going. Pour the liquid in bit by bit till you get the consistency that you want. For most at-home ice cream makers, you need to freeze the bowl for at least 10 hours (or follow the instructions in your ice cream maker manual) to make fluffy, creamy ice cream. Pour the smoothie into the maker and wait for it do its magic. It should be done in 20 minutes or so.
What does it taste like? Just like ice cream but a little lighter and you don’t feel so heavy and stuffed after eating dairy ice cream.
In this fall/winter season, Japanese fuyu persimmons are in abundance so I came up with a spicy comforting smoothie recipe that is creamy and delicious. Persimmons are orange in color so they are full of beta-carotene which is great for skin repair. It’s a filling and energy-giving snack when it’s cold out and you feel like you need a pick-me-up.
Recipe (in a blender):
1 persimmon
1 banana
1 glass nut milk (or any milk of your choice)
Dash of cinnamon
Splash of vanilla essence
1 spoonful Meiji Amino Collagen
For this festive season, I have a special Christmas beauty punch recipe that will keep pouring nutrients into your skin and body while partaking in turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pudding. If you don’t have pears, apples or cranberries will taste just as refreshing, too.
Recipe (in a blender; makes 10 wine glasses):
1 pear
1 orange
1/4 lemon
1 tall glass of water
Slices of strawberry, lemon, & orange (for decoration)
1 spoonful Meiji Amino Collagen
Blend all the ingredient except the fruit slices in a high-speed blender, then use a strainer or nut milk bag to strain the pulp away. Pour into wine glasses and decorate with bright-colored fruit slices.
There’s a new flavor on the block: Meiji Amino Collagen 25 Days’ Supply Apple & Ginger (click here to buy).
Meiji comes up with a brand new winter flavor to tickle your tastebuds. Last summer we had grapefruit (which is still on sale) and during the previous winter, hot lemon, which was all sold out in Japan.
Enjoy a warm cup of apple and ginger with a shot of collagen this brr cold season.
+ Discovering Twilight Beauty cosmetics. I’m such a fan of the Twilight series and can’t wait to see New Moon at my nearest cinema.
+ Is it weird if I said I’m loving turtle-necks in these chilly times? I like them because I don’t have to wear a scarf and my black knit one literally cuts the pounds out of my torso. What’s your fave winter piece?
+ Wearing my latest “fall/winter” eye shadow combination: Bobbi Brown’s Cognac 13 Metallic Eye Shadow which is a lovely dusky brown and Clinique’s Quick Eyes Cream Shadow 09 Glimmering Gold that highlights with a chic finish.
+ My floor heater. A lot of people find it amusing that my floor gets toasty with just a flip of a switch. Apparently it’s more common in Korea where winters are much harsher.
For those of you who are new to my blog, I think a quick breakdown of the videos I’ve done will come in handy.
All of my videos show you how to drink collagen supplement, Meiji Amino Collagen, in different ways and I also share tips on how to maintain healthy, glowing skin.
I believe in the dictum, “You are what you eat”, so join me on my journey in making beauty elixirs in the kitchen!
Juice Tips How To Make A Skin Repair Juice
This is a simple fruit and vegetable juice that helps to give radiance to sallow, tired skin. Beat Cellulite Juice
Dissolve unsightly ridges on your skin that are full of fat and toxins with a simple grapefruit juice.
Dessert Series Key Lime Pie Smoothie
An American classic dessert in a glass and great for your skin. Delicious Chocolate Hemp Smoothie
Hemp doesn’t have to be synonymous with hippie. It’s full of fiber and omega fatty acids, so it’s an excellent way to cleanse your system. Goji Heaven Smoothie
Here I introduce the powerful goji berry that is packed with anti-oxidants and vitamins. It’s also great for balancing out hormones. Berry Bliss Smoothie
Turn ordinary fruit into a blend of deliciousness that is a great way to start the day.
Basic Beauty Drink Videos Meiji Amino Collagen And Herbal Tea Go Well Together
Try to cut down on caffeine by turning to herbal tea to keep warm and prevent more anti-aging action on your skin. Anti-aging Hazelnut Chocolate Milk
Chocolate can be good for you but only if you take it the right way. Cut down on dairy to prevent unnecessary hormonal imbalances which affect your skin. How To Blend A Yummy Cucumber Drink
Get more silica, a major building block of collagen, into your system! It doesn’t have to be yucky — this video shows you how. Aloe Vera Raspberry Beauty Cocktail
A great happy hour mocktail you can serve to your girlfriends and it’s also such a conversational starter. Honey And Lemon Plus Special Beauty Tip
Learn how to drink this popular fave the right way: don’t use boiling water. How To Make A Tasty Almond Milk
Cow’s milk is not the only type of milk out there. There are so many alternatives and here’s how to make a simple one in the comfort of your home. How To Make a Delicious Low-Fat Collagen Drink
Combine two low-sugar fruit, strawberries and grapefuit, into a lush daily habit.
Have you ever been convinced by a gorgeous-looking friend who tells you her beauty secret and you go straight home to try it? It happened to me.
I wouldn’t say I’m gullible to the point that I would go to any lengths to get better skin and lose more weight. Pills — no. Starving — a firm no.
But, a few weeks ago, a girlfriend of mine in Tokyo was waxing lyrical about how natto (fermented soybeans) is great for skin and maintaining your weight.
One of the things on my to-do list in New York was to visit the flagship Bond No.9 store in Soho. Of course it was number 9 on Bond Street and I walked into a fantasy living room of faux old furnishings in what looked like a flamboyant library of perfume bottles.
I had mixed feelings about Bond No.9 when it first got my attention — the perfumes are named after famous streets in New York City, which is bodaciously tacky or brilliant genius in terms of branding, depending on how you see it. But the crux of the matter at the end of the day is, do they make really good perfume?
And after sniffing sample vials in Tokyo department stores, my conclusion was a big resounding yes. The complex layering and unfolding of ingredients in each scent definitely makes it a serious perfume brand and there isn’t a hint of cheapness even if you may not like any of the Bond No.9 scents.
I didn’t buy a thing but I’m still considering if nabbing a bottle at the flagship boutique is something I should do. A 50ml bottle is USD150 and a 100ml bottle is USD210 and that’s a lot to spend on perfume, even for me. Sigh, decisions decisions.
Let’s do a special edition of Things I Love…..in NYC. Yup, I’m still in the US and I got back from Toronto and Niagara Falls yesterday night — I’m a bit tired but am feeling lucky that I get to travel loads and visit old friends. On the downside, the weather is cold and dry, so of course I had to nose around for wintry beauty fixes. Here are the American beauty products I’ve come to adore in my stay so far…
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