Whipped Cream, Hold the Corn

We are avid ingredient list readers; enthusiastic even. It's now a game to find one recognizable ingredient in most big name brands, but I digress.

In the market for some whipped cream to top a delicious dessert ended with the discovery of corn syrup in the ingredient list. I would rather not support a subsidized crop that has weaseled its way into practically every product and has been shown to have adverse health consequences. In our society refined sugar consumption is at an all time high and it's no coincidence that diabetes, obesity, and other diet related health problems have also sky-rocketed.

But there is hope. More and more people and communities are once again realizing that simple ingredients are necessity and if that can't be found on the shelf, you make it. And that brings us to my whipped cream, hold the corn.

Whipped Cream with Stevia & Vanilla

1 cup of organic heavy whipping cream

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Half a dropper of organic liquid stevia extract or to taste

Whisk cream in a chilled bowl by hand (not using electricity, yeah!) or electric mixer until peaks just start forming. Add stevia and vanilla and continue whisking until soft peaks form. Don't over beat.

Your can store your homemade whipped cream in the refrigerator for several hours or FREEZE it.

What is your favorite way to serve your whipped cream?

The Beard Tonic

Facial hair care is often over-shadowed by the waves of conditioners, masks, shines, sprays aimed at the top of your head. But beards and mustaches feel neglect no more!

If you use mustache styling wax, most are petroleum and wax based, which can easily clog the pores and restrict the natural hair oils from keeping the hair naturally oiled and healthy. Not allowing the hair to breathe and be conditioned with oil can lead to it becoming dry, fragile, brittle.

Avocado oil contains high amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids, phytosterols and high levels of antioxidants like vitamin E, are well absorbed into our skin and hair shafts. Not only is this oil highly moisturizing it is also has a protective effect against environmental stressors and damage, and stimulates new growth and help unclog blocked follicles.

Grapeseed oil absorbs quickly without any greasy residue and it is mildly astringent in nature and helps to tighten and tone skin while providing protection against sun damage. The linoleic acid found in grapeseed oil can be very beneficial in skin conditions like, acne, dermatitis and eczema, soothing and nourishing the skin.

Combined these two wonderful oils make facial hair softer, less bristly, and even help ease the itchy skin underneath. We have added an essential oil blend of lime, cedarwood, rosemary, lavender, and vetiver combine to create an aromatic woodsy and healing aroma.

The great part about our Beard Tonic is that it's perfect for not only full beards, but also those in still stubble stages. This natural homemade beard elixir conditions beards and adds a fresh uplifting woodsy scent and make the perfect gift.

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