What's on your plate?

[lylysa]

Hello there, ladies and gents!

Keeping in line with all the fun and interactive threads asking about your most recent halls, items you have your eyes on, what you're currently wearing, what's your hair routine, and more, I've decide to branch out and ask:

"What's on your plate?"

The beauty world doesn't just stop at skin care and cosmetics, it also goes hand in hand with your overall health and well-being, so with that, I'm curious to see what we're all chowing down and snacking on be it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or inbetween!

For those with apps that help count calories or to those who just want to keep a log, here's a place to share, possibly find and share some recipes, and even tips on maintaining a balanced diet.

Don't just share food items, but even drinks! I'm a huge fan of tea and at least have a cup of green tea a day (anti-oxidants) and drink plenty of water.

For lunch today, I had:

-Brown rice

-Steamed egg

-Steamed red snapper with green onion, sesame oil, and black pepper

-Gai lan (it's a type of Chinese vegetable/greens)

Now, tell me, Beauty Talk world, what do you have? 😄

[PenelopeBT]

I second @tktyue and @itsfi! I love a good iced matcha latte in the morning. I recently tried the new pineapple matcha from Starbucks and it was so refreshing. Also, I remember Origins used to have a matcha face mask and it was amazing. They should bring it back. <333

[SportyGirly125]

@PenelopeBT @itsfi they need to bring that mask back

[itsfi]

@PenelopeBT, I haven’t been to Starbucks in way too long but I may have to place an order for that pineapple matcha this week! It sounds refreshing! 

Is this the Origins matcha mask you mentioned? If so, yes, yes and YES!!! to them bringing it back. It’s so good! 

[PenelopeBT]

Omg, that's exactly the mask I was referring to! I remember it came in a tin. Thanks for sharing. <333

[itsfi]

@PenelopeBT, yes!!! And there was a rooibos flavored one as well. The tins were quite big and had a lot of product. I love this matcha mask. 💚 I was gifted a sample packet, loved it and was able to get hold of a couple more samples. By the time I decided to purchase a full size, it was no where to be found. 😞 It would be so great if they brought it back. 

[itsfi]

@tktyue, matcha has some wonderful skincare benefits. 💚 I haven’t been drinking it as often as I used to and your post is reminding me to reincorporate it back in my day-to-day routine. Thank you! 

[NinaNee]

I made some Thai Tea today, I love this drink! Whenever my mom made this growing up she would take hours, and hours making it. She always made a large amount (those huge, huge asian pots). I never paid too much attention to how it was made. Now I just make it the simple way, in a coffee maker. Then I add half and half with sugar to taste. Don't be fooled by my cup. It looks large but it only holds 12 oz. My mason jar is 32 oz.

[ZakiyaBT]

@NinaNee that looks delicious! I looove Thai Iced Tea. 

[NinaNee]

Thanks @ZakiyaBT

[PenelopeBT]

That's amazing that you learned how to make thai tea. I bought some thai tea concentrate from the supermarket and it did not taste very well. lol I cannot have my pad thai without a thai iced tea. <333

[NinaNee]

@PenelopeBT The only brand that I like that is ready to go is the brand Taste Nirvana Thai Tea. Otherwise homemade is the best because you can make it however you like it.

[PenelopeBT]

Thanks for the recommendation! I just googled it and I'm going to try it out. <333

[RebeccaBT]

Hi @NinaNee,

That looks amazing!

Best,
Rebecca

[NinaNee]

Thanks @RebeccaBT 

[itsfi]

Mmmm ... Thai tea. 😋 This looks sooo good @NinaNee! Makes for an excellent refresher on a warm day, or any day really! 

[NinaNee]

@itsfi Yes I so agree!

[blackkitty2014]

Oh @NinaNee I love love Thai ice tea. My son loves it too 😋

[NinaNee]

@blackkitty2014 only my daughter will drink this with me. The husband and son won't touch it but I'm ok with that lol cause I get more.

[Ispend2much6]

@NinaNee  How refreshing!  It's definitely iced tea season.  Maybe I should try that in my Instant Pot.  I love how it make regular iced tea, so maybe that will work for this type also.

[NinaNee]

@Ispend2much6 yes it was so refreshing! I usually don't like to add ice to it so i just have to wait for it to get cold. I'm not sure how it'll work in a Instant Pot. I don't have an Instant Pot but have been contemplating on buying one. 

[Ispend2much6]

@NinaNee   I love mine.   The way I make regular iced tea is I add loose tea and water to the pot then cook it.  I forget the times.  Somehow it comes out strong but not bitter, which is how I like my iced tea.  It's even better with lemonade added. 🙂