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I <3 Halva/Halwa/sheer nutty goodness

The sweet Eastern dessert commonly known as Halva must have divine origins.  How else could the combination of such simple ingredients (tahini, some form of sugary goodness and natural flavors), all ground up together, turn out soooo goood?

If you're as nerdy as I am, there are many essays on the subject, and some of my favorites are by Cooking with Kurma 'The World of Halva', and 'Sweet Memories of Halva' by West of Persia.

The India carrot halwa is simple goodness - and a sweetly simple recipe is available from La Fuji Mama.

Image from Morsels and Musings 

how to be alone.

I can't even begin to describe how happy this video makes me. Instead of inserting my own thoughts, I will just let you enjoy it, alone.

Would love to hear your feedback after. Thanks to my internet friend, Jhames.

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on Follicles and their care

 

Louis Coulon and his beard of eleven feet, France, 1904, Photo by Bonnot, A.N. Ulrich Collection

Turns out, shampoo is bad for your hair.  I learned this on Sunday while watching Bones...and am now fully immersed in an experiment with my scalp and follicles.  Simple glycerine or castille soap will do, followed by a slightly acidic rinse (simple vinegar or lemon juice in water work wonders to balance the pH and get rid of that rough hair feeling).  And voila!  You're good to go - no detergents, no irritated eyes, no expensive shampoos, no sodium lauryl/laureth sulphate.  Easy peasy.