Chicken Experiment

I know the title sounds odd, but in reality this experiment turned out really well.  So, what kind of experiment was it you ask?  A new recipe experiment.  You know how it goes, don't you?  You're sick of eating the same old things so you try something new with what you have on hand..

I really hope I'm not the only one who does this!

So, I'll tell you what I did and how the experiment went, and then I'll give you a few tips to make your first experience with this recipe a little bit better.  All in all, the food was edible, filling, and even pretty good.  Even my room mate's three year old daughter liked it.

Supplies:
2-3 large chicken breasts, cut in half
2 eggs
1/4 C. coconut flour
1/4 C. unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 C. coconut oil

First things first, thaw the chicken. Check!
Scramble the eggs in a small bowl. Check!
Combine the coconut flour and shredded coconut in a different medium sized bowl. Check!
Put the coconut oil in a frying pan. Check!
Coat the chicken in egg, then coconut mixture. Check!
Turn pan on low heat until coconut oil melts, then add chicken and turn to medium. Cook on medium heat until done. 

Those last two steps are where I messed up a little bit.  Coconut burns really easily so you have to watch it very carefully.  That was fine.  The problem was that I just kept flipping it.  Well, when you pan fry anything, you should only flip it once.  Therefore, a lot of my breading just kept falling off and burning.  Another thing that I should have done differently is when dipping the chicken in the breading, I should have dipped it in the flour mixture, then egg, then the flour again.  This allows the egg to adhere to the breading and the breading won't fall off as easily when being fried. 

I also would have loved to have a food thermometer in order to really know how hot the chicken was getting, but that would just be way too easy.  Another time maybe. 

Overall, this chicken was really good.  I also made some onion rings in a little bit of coconut oil as well.  Andrew really liked it and so did my room mate and his daughter so I will definitely be making this meal again, just with some of the later added tips.

Enjoy!
~Jessica

Repair Your Hair

I have always had the luxury of having really thick hair and haven't always noticed that others don't, until recently.

Hair is something that everyone has, on their head or otherwise.  However, those whose hair isn't in great condition often spend a ton of money on conditioning products.  I have seen the many products out there and am often discouraged when ever trying something new.  Therefore, not only for myself, but also for friends, I researched a solution for just one problem - how to repair the hair. 

There are many ways that hair can be damaged - straightening, blow-drying, coloring, and the list goes on and on.  For some others though, hair has never been soft or nice looking.  The recipe that will follow not only softens and repairs, but may have some thickening strength as well.

Supplies:
Large mason jar (I think I use a quart size)
Apple cider vinegar
Epsom Salt
Coconut Oil (cold-pressed)
Honey
Water (filtered if possible)
Rosemary Essential Oil (100% pure with no fillers, doTERRA brand)
Lavender Essential Oil

Directions:
Pour 2 cups water into mason jar, add 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons Epsom salt.  Stir until salt dissolves.
Add in 1 tablespoon honey and 3 tablespoons coconut oil.  Mix thoroughly.  You may have to heat for a few seconds in order for the coconut oil and honey to incorporate.
Add 10 drops rosemary and 10 drops lavender. 
Apply to hair from roots to tips and let sit for 20 minutes. 
Wash hair as normal with warm, not hot, water.

If the hair is very damaged or thin, you can add everything but the coconut oil and honey to a spray bottle and lightly mist the hair after showering morning or night. 

Enjoy
~Jessica