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Coffee and Raw Sugar Scrub

April 27, 2012 by Gina +

So, it’s practically May, which means it’s almost summer, which means these cozy sweaters, leggings, and jeans I have been sporting for MONTHS are going to have to go into hiding soon.  I’m OK with that, actually I am more than OK.  I am a LEO, it’s my season.  I love summer…beach, shorts, sundresses, BBQing, sunset wine in the garden with my mom, the smells, the tans…Yeah, I’m more than OK with it almost being summer 🙂

Since I will be trading in my sweaters for tanks, pants for shorts, and sporting plenty of summery dresses, I decided to give my body a fresh scrub and healthy glow!  Best part of this scrub, it’s all stuff from the kitchen.  It’s natural!!  No looking on the back of a jar and wondering what the __ is all this stuff.  

Not only does this scrub leave the skin feeling silky and looking radiant, it has some wonderful benefits.  The caffeine in the coffee actually helps stimulate fat cells, easing the appearance of cellulite.  Similarly, it works to help blood cells to reduce varicose veins.   …AMEN!!!!  

All you need are fresh coffee grinds, raw sugar, and some oil (I use olive oil)

Mix 3 tablespoons of coffee grinds, 3 tablespoons of natural, raw sugar, and 1/4 cup olive oil.  

Jump in the shower and scrub up!  Make sure to scrub in circular motions.  After you rinse, your skin will be silky smooth and vibrant, ready for those cute summer outfits!!

The mixture has a strong coffee sent, which is also really nice 🙂 Enjoy!!!!

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I’m Gina—a recipe developer, food lover, wife, mom of two, and someone who believes good food doesn’t have to be complicated

Whether you’re here for easy dinners, healthier comfort food, desserts, or just because you love scrolling food videos (who doesn’t)… thank you for being here.

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I serve it straight from the skillet, with a scoop of vanilla.

6 fresh peaches, sliced (skin on or off)
1 tbsp maple syrup or monk fruit
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
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½ tsp cinnamon
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I’m Gina—a recipe developer, food lover, wife, mom of two, and someone who believes good food doesn’t have to be complicated

Whether you’re here for easy dinners, healthier comfort food, desserts, or just because you love scrolling food videos (who doesn’t)… thank you for being here.

And shoutout to my gorgeous photographer cousin @oakandpoppyphotography who got my introverted, shy self to finally take some branding photos
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1 tbsp maple syrup or monk fruit
1 tsp vanilla
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1 tsp butter or coconut oil
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
2 tbsp cane sugar or monk fruit
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
¼ tsp baking soda
3 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil)
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
½ tsp vanilla extract

Sauté peaches in oven-safe 9” skillet with butter until soft (5–6 min).
Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, lemon juice, and sweetener.
Top with crumb mixture.
Bake 350 for 25-30 minutes. Top with vanilla ice cream.
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Pile the saucy pulled chicken onto toasted brioche buns with creamy sesame pickle slaw and extra pickles. Save this one for your next summer gathering!
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I figured it was probably time to properly introdu I figured it was probably time to properly introduce myself. ❤️

I’m Gina—a recipe developer, food lover, wife, mom of two, and someone who believes good food doesn’t have to be complicated

Whether you’re here for easy dinners, healthier comfort food, desserts, or just because you love scrolling food videos (who doesn’t)… thank you for being here.

And shoutout to my gorgeous photographer cousin @oakandpoppyphotography who got my introverted, shy self to finally take some branding photos

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