Here is a wonderful fruit-and-vegetable-based formula for a skin toner, one that was decoded from an old Mayan text of beauty formulas by a Mexican archaeologist. A good time to make this toner is when the harvest is bountiful.
Take 1/4 cup of cucumber juice, 1/8 cup of carrot juice (rich in Vitamin A), 1/2 cup of spearmint infusion, 1/4 cup of chamomile infusion and 1/2 cup of lemon juice (an AHA).
Mix the cucumber and carrot juice. Make strong spearmint and chamomile teas, and let cool. Combine all the ingredients in a glass jar and blend. You could also freeze into ice cubes and use.
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
DIY -Mint Toner
Do u know Dried mint is a lovely ingredient for beautiful skin? Even
Smoothing, hydrating, and toning — mint does it all.
Take some dried mint and cover it with 1½ cups of boiling water and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and reserve the liquid, and allow to cool before using.
Apply with cotton pads or use in a mister. Allow to dry on the skin naturally; no need to rinse off.
Smoothing, hydrating, and toning — mint does it all.
Take some dried mint and cover it with 1½ cups of boiling water and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and reserve the liquid, and allow to cool before using.
Apply with cotton pads or use in a mister. Allow to dry on the skin naturally; no need to rinse off.
Skin Lightener
Apply the mixture of sandalwood paste and rose water on your face daily.
Soak 5 slices of raw potatoes for 10 minutes in cold water. Rub these slices over face, neck and hands.
Alternatively, soak 4 almonds every night, grind them after removing their skin. Add 1 teaspoon of gram flour, 1 teaspoon of milk and 4 drops of lime juice,
and make a paste. Apply on your face and massage gently. Or apply the seeds of grapes on both face and neck.
Use can also make a mixture of ground cucumber and mix it with coconut water and apply on your face.
A mixture of turmeric powder and sandalwood paste can work as well.
Soak 5 slices of raw potatoes for 10 minutes in cold water. Rub these slices over face, neck and hands.
Alternatively, soak 4 almonds every night, grind them after removing their skin. Add 1 teaspoon of gram flour, 1 teaspoon of milk and 4 drops of lime juice,
and make a paste. Apply on your face and massage gently. Or apply the seeds of grapes on both face and neck.
Use can also make a mixture of ground cucumber and mix it with coconut water and apply on your face.
A mixture of turmeric powder and sandalwood paste can work as well.
Know Your Skin Type!
NORMAL SKIN
In the ranking of skin on parameters of good and bad, normal skin certainly wins hands down. This is the skin we all dream of: even textured, smooth, soft and supple, neither is it too dry, nor is it oily. It is devoid of pores, blemishes and is clear and even toned. Normal skin needs little in terms of treatment and looking after. It looks healthy, flushed with the vitality of youth, and a basic cleansing-toning-moisturizing routine is all it takes to keep it looking good. Also, a good diet, one that is filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, and lots of exercise will go a long way. Tanking up on water as usual is a sensible move in maintaining skin tone, texture and evenness. This skin type rarely breaks out into pimples and is given to outstanding blood circulation which explains the flushed, healthy look. However, it is also given to premature ageing, especially around the eyes, often due to the absence of sebaceous activities. The area around the eyes is more sensitive, thin and shows the first signs of ageing. Therefore, for those of you with this type of skin, do visit our section on eye care. Certain oils can be used to preserve the beauty of normal skin. Oils like geranium, jasmine, rose, lavender, fennel, sandalwood, lemon, and chamomile balance the oil content, prevent cellular degeneration and aid circulation. Use these essential oils in a carrier oil base of carrot, almond, olive or coconut. Honey, a wonderful companion for your skin, adds to the moisture content, making your skin look fresh and hydrated. Use it as often as possible for skin that's nourished and looks pampered and glowing.
DRY SKIN
Does your skin feel parched, flaky, stretched and totally dehydrated, especially after every run-in with the soap, cleanser, and face wash? Are you unable to go out minus a generous layer of moisturizer? Does the problem aggravate in winters? If the answers to the above are in the affirmative, you have what is called dry skin.
Dry skin is that kind of skin that looks parched and dehydrated, with a tendency to flake. This is often due to a lack of activity of the sebaceous glands which are the oil-producing glands of your skin. Plus, your skin, on the whole, is unable to retain sufficient moisture that will make it soft and supple. This gives it a dry appearance. This kind of skin is prone to the effects of ageing very fast; wrinkles, laugh lines, and crow's feet are inevitable set-ins for this type of skin. So persons with this kind of skin need to really have a very well-planned, skin-care regime that is overloaded with moisturizing elements and water. On the plus side, you will probably never have to battle pimples and acne and other oil-clogged disasters! It's more fine-pored, tending towards flawlessness, especially in the initial years. So with a disciplined routine, take up the challenge with dry skin and work it to your advantage for the years to come.
Winter is often the season when the skin is at its worst as the weather has very little moisture content, which often compounds the problem of the lack of moisture and hydration in the skin's layers. Summer may also be harmful for dry skin, especially if one does go in and out of air-conditioned offices and rooms innumerable times. Air conditioners are, anyway, known to lower humidity levels. Therefore, dry skin ends up looking more parched than ever. This type of skin is also adversely affected by the ultraviolet rays of the sun. This produces age spots and lines on the face and sometimes may also lead to cases of skin cancer. Thus, it is absolutely imperative for those with dry skin to have a veil of sunscreen (of SPF over 30) on the exposed parts of their bodies.
Also, eating sensibly and increasing the hydrating elements in your diet will be useful. Night-repair creams and eye-care products should be included in your skin-care regime.
Some of the things that could be immensely helpful for those with this type of skin are the innumerable array of face packs and moisturizers that we have lined up for you in this beauty bonanza. There is, also, an exclusive section on anti-ageing products. The eye-care section will also provide useful pointers. So stop by within these pages for a wealth of information that could work wonders for your skin. Most of it can be made and used in the cool confines of your home. The ingredients can be sourced from your kitchen. Now you really have no reason not to look your gorgeous best!
OILY SKIN
Does your skin feel oily first thing in the morning? Do you have to frequently wash it to remove oily residue from your face? Do you face problems of acne, pimples, and their residual woes of pitting, scarring and pigmentation? If yes, then you probably have oily skin.
Oily skin is often due to an over-activity of the sebaceous glands. So you have skin that is high on oil content. The texture of your skin is not too good, either. It's mostly coarse, thick and pigmented.
One of the biggest strains that oily skin brings with it is acne and pimples. Adolescence is often the time when, due to increased hormonal changes and reactions, there is a rush of sebum activity, and this leads to cases of break out. This is called 'adolescence acne' and often settles down with progressing age. However, if the oiliness persists, it signals a tendency to a have a lipid-oil balance that is less than satisfactory. Treatment in such cases is very useful, sometimes even necessary.
One thing that needs special mention in this case is that oily skin and its repercussions are rarely contained in a show of bad skin. In fact, the outreach is far deeper, to the layers of self-esteem and self-confidence. With the notion of beauty gaining so much prominence in our daily lives, the constant battering of our minds with slick pictures of women and men who have great skin, hair, smile... well, almost-great everything... our minds are getting programmed to adhere to certain standards. And quite unfortunately, a pock-marked, freckled face is not one of them. Therefore, at the first outbreak of pimples, there is a flurry of activity... in the hormonal discharges and also in the mind! With each fresh pimple, life gets mired in sinking levels of self-esteem, something that takes immense effort, courage and sensitivity to overcome.
In this book, we have tried to give you a complete range of recipes for cleaning and toning your skin. Oily skin needs far more nurturance. So along with patience, you also need a range of astringents which can help control oil production. Not for you are toners. Your skin is special, so it's astringents that work best for you. There's also a complete section on zit-zappers - technology that is home-grown, in your kitchen, all for you. Leaf through these pages and see what zapping technique will be most convenient for you. All of them are little gems handed down the ages; pick one of your choice. Alongside are de- pigmentation aids and recipes to tackle blackheads, brown spots and open pores. Kaolin, Fuller's earth, rose water, Vitamin A, and witch hazel are some of the ingredients that are very, very useful for your skin type. Read the relevant sections. Try the masks and packs, and you'll begin to thank yourself for picking up this book! And while you are at it, do remember not to touch your face too often. Clean your hands before you do so. Remember, a diet that is full of fresh fruits, juices, vegetables, and boiled products will work wonders for you. Cut off the fried snacks, the sugar, the high-calorie sweets, the calorie and oil-rich foods. Raise the levels of hydration in your body and remember to ditch alcohol and cigarettes. Exercising and remaining stress-free are other ways to handle oily- skin woes. Look into our Lifestyle section for handy tips to remain stress-free. Your skin is what you are. So chin up, remember you are beautiful. You just need a few of our handy hints to take it up from there.
COMBINATION SKIN
This is the kind of skin that combines dry and oily skin: So it is oily in parts and dry in sections. The dryness is usually on the region of the cheeks and the oiliness is on the T-zone, i.e., on the forehead and down the bridge of the nose. Although these do abate with every face wash, the T-zone becomes oily again within some hours. This zone is prone to skin break outs and blackheads, while the cheeks are more flawless, less prone to pigmentation and acne problems. Caring regime remains the same: an effective cleansing-toning-moisturizing regime that combines dry and oily skin care.
SENSITIVE SKIN
Sensitive skin is, as the name suggests, skin that is very sensitive to the vagaries of nature and also reacts very quickly to most skin-care products. This is why its skin care is slightly dicey, like walking on a tightrope. Any ingredient that clashes with the skin's cellular make-up might trigger a break out. This skin too is oily and dry in patches. It tends to break out into rashes and is thin and delicate with very fine pores. In fact, such a skin flushes easily, especially when out in the sun or cold. Herbal remedies really work best, which is why this beauty book is just right for you. The beauty recipes listed within these pages are for both dry and oily skins. So try these recipes. Most of them are naturally sourced. For sensitive skin such as yours, opt for organic products wherever you can. These are known to cause far less damage. Also, look after your diet and overall health. The second segment on lifestyle may provide useful pointers in this direction. Honey is what you ought to be using rather generously: go overboard on recipes that have honey in them. Take a look at the Cleansing Milk & Lotions section since you need mild products to keep your face clean. Almond, and jojoba-oil-inclusive recipes should work very well for your skin. Toners are very useful too, especially rose water. Grapefruits, too, are quite good for your skin. However, take care not to get into the sun after applying grapefruit. Go easy with lemon, eggs, bananas, and chickpea since these are known allergens, and might aggravate the condition. Overdose on watermelons, cucumbers, yogurt, green tea, aloe vera, and sandalwood since they are mild, hydrate and reduce redness and irritation. Turmeric, with its antiseptic properties may also work very well for your skin. Essential oils may work, but it's imperative that you do a patch test first: The perfume in them may cause a break out in the skin. There is little reason to believe that sensitive skin cannot be made as good as normal skin. Just opt for natural products wherever you can. Also be strict about the cleansing-toning-moisturizing regime. A disciplined lifestyle may work wonders for your skin like nothing else can.
In the ranking of skin on parameters of good and bad, normal skin certainly wins hands down. This is the skin we all dream of: even textured, smooth, soft and supple, neither is it too dry, nor is it oily. It is devoid of pores, blemishes and is clear and even toned. Normal skin needs little in terms of treatment and looking after. It looks healthy, flushed with the vitality of youth, and a basic cleansing-toning-moisturizing routine is all it takes to keep it looking good. Also, a good diet, one that is filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, and lots of exercise will go a long way. Tanking up on water as usual is a sensible move in maintaining skin tone, texture and evenness. This skin type rarely breaks out into pimples and is given to outstanding blood circulation which explains the flushed, healthy look. However, it is also given to premature ageing, especially around the eyes, often due to the absence of sebaceous activities. The area around the eyes is more sensitive, thin and shows the first signs of ageing. Therefore, for those of you with this type of skin, do visit our section on eye care. Certain oils can be used to preserve the beauty of normal skin. Oils like geranium, jasmine, rose, lavender, fennel, sandalwood, lemon, and chamomile balance the oil content, prevent cellular degeneration and aid circulation. Use these essential oils in a carrier oil base of carrot, almond, olive or coconut. Honey, a wonderful companion for your skin, adds to the moisture content, making your skin look fresh and hydrated. Use it as often as possible for skin that's nourished and looks pampered and glowing.
DRY SKIN
Does your skin feel parched, flaky, stretched and totally dehydrated, especially after every run-in with the soap, cleanser, and face wash? Are you unable to go out minus a generous layer of moisturizer? Does the problem aggravate in winters? If the answers to the above are in the affirmative, you have what is called dry skin.
Dry skin is that kind of skin that looks parched and dehydrated, with a tendency to flake. This is often due to a lack of activity of the sebaceous glands which are the oil-producing glands of your skin. Plus, your skin, on the whole, is unable to retain sufficient moisture that will make it soft and supple. This gives it a dry appearance. This kind of skin is prone to the effects of ageing very fast; wrinkles, laugh lines, and crow's feet are inevitable set-ins for this type of skin. So persons with this kind of skin need to really have a very well-planned, skin-care regime that is overloaded with moisturizing elements and water. On the plus side, you will probably never have to battle pimples and acne and other oil-clogged disasters! It's more fine-pored, tending towards flawlessness, especially in the initial years. So with a disciplined routine, take up the challenge with dry skin and work it to your advantage for the years to come.
Winter is often the season when the skin is at its worst as the weather has very little moisture content, which often compounds the problem of the lack of moisture and hydration in the skin's layers. Summer may also be harmful for dry skin, especially if one does go in and out of air-conditioned offices and rooms innumerable times. Air conditioners are, anyway, known to lower humidity levels. Therefore, dry skin ends up looking more parched than ever. This type of skin is also adversely affected by the ultraviolet rays of the sun. This produces age spots and lines on the face and sometimes may also lead to cases of skin cancer. Thus, it is absolutely imperative for those with dry skin to have a veil of sunscreen (of SPF over 30) on the exposed parts of their bodies.
Also, eating sensibly and increasing the hydrating elements in your diet will be useful. Night-repair creams and eye-care products should be included in your skin-care regime.
Some of the things that could be immensely helpful for those with this type of skin are the innumerable array of face packs and moisturizers that we have lined up for you in this beauty bonanza. There is, also, an exclusive section on anti-ageing products. The eye-care section will also provide useful pointers. So stop by within these pages for a wealth of information that could work wonders for your skin. Most of it can be made and used in the cool confines of your home. The ingredients can be sourced from your kitchen. Now you really have no reason not to look your gorgeous best!
OILY SKIN
Does your skin feel oily first thing in the morning? Do you have to frequently wash it to remove oily residue from your face? Do you face problems of acne, pimples, and their residual woes of pitting, scarring and pigmentation? If yes, then you probably have oily skin.
Oily skin is often due to an over-activity of the sebaceous glands. So you have skin that is high on oil content. The texture of your skin is not too good, either. It's mostly coarse, thick and pigmented.
One of the biggest strains that oily skin brings with it is acne and pimples. Adolescence is often the time when, due to increased hormonal changes and reactions, there is a rush of sebum activity, and this leads to cases of break out. This is called 'adolescence acne' and often settles down with progressing age. However, if the oiliness persists, it signals a tendency to a have a lipid-oil balance that is less than satisfactory. Treatment in such cases is very useful, sometimes even necessary.
One thing that needs special mention in this case is that oily skin and its repercussions are rarely contained in a show of bad skin. In fact, the outreach is far deeper, to the layers of self-esteem and self-confidence. With the notion of beauty gaining so much prominence in our daily lives, the constant battering of our minds with slick pictures of women and men who have great skin, hair, smile... well, almost-great everything... our minds are getting programmed to adhere to certain standards. And quite unfortunately, a pock-marked, freckled face is not one of them. Therefore, at the first outbreak of pimples, there is a flurry of activity... in the hormonal discharges and also in the mind! With each fresh pimple, life gets mired in sinking levels of self-esteem, something that takes immense effort, courage and sensitivity to overcome.
In this book, we have tried to give you a complete range of recipes for cleaning and toning your skin. Oily skin needs far more nurturance. So along with patience, you also need a range of astringents which can help control oil production. Not for you are toners. Your skin is special, so it's astringents that work best for you. There's also a complete section on zit-zappers - technology that is home-grown, in your kitchen, all for you. Leaf through these pages and see what zapping technique will be most convenient for you. All of them are little gems handed down the ages; pick one of your choice. Alongside are de- pigmentation aids and recipes to tackle blackheads, brown spots and open pores. Kaolin, Fuller's earth, rose water, Vitamin A, and witch hazel are some of the ingredients that are very, very useful for your skin type. Read the relevant sections. Try the masks and packs, and you'll begin to thank yourself for picking up this book! And while you are at it, do remember not to touch your face too often. Clean your hands before you do so. Remember, a diet that is full of fresh fruits, juices, vegetables, and boiled products will work wonders for you. Cut off the fried snacks, the sugar, the high-calorie sweets, the calorie and oil-rich foods. Raise the levels of hydration in your body and remember to ditch alcohol and cigarettes. Exercising and remaining stress-free are other ways to handle oily- skin woes. Look into our Lifestyle section for handy tips to remain stress-free. Your skin is what you are. So chin up, remember you are beautiful. You just need a few of our handy hints to take it up from there.
COMBINATION SKIN
This is the kind of skin that combines dry and oily skin: So it is oily in parts and dry in sections. The dryness is usually on the region of the cheeks and the oiliness is on the T-zone, i.e., on the forehead and down the bridge of the nose. Although these do abate with every face wash, the T-zone becomes oily again within some hours. This zone is prone to skin break outs and blackheads, while the cheeks are more flawless, less prone to pigmentation and acne problems. Caring regime remains the same: an effective cleansing-toning-moisturizing regime that combines dry and oily skin care.
SENSITIVE SKIN
Sensitive skin is, as the name suggests, skin that is very sensitive to the vagaries of nature and also reacts very quickly to most skin-care products. This is why its skin care is slightly dicey, like walking on a tightrope. Any ingredient that clashes with the skin's cellular make-up might trigger a break out. This skin too is oily and dry in patches. It tends to break out into rashes and is thin and delicate with very fine pores. In fact, such a skin flushes easily, especially when out in the sun or cold. Herbal remedies really work best, which is why this beauty book is just right for you. The beauty recipes listed within these pages are for both dry and oily skins. So try these recipes. Most of them are naturally sourced. For sensitive skin such as yours, opt for organic products wherever you can. These are known to cause far less damage. Also, look after your diet and overall health. The second segment on lifestyle may provide useful pointers in this direction. Honey is what you ought to be using rather generously: go overboard on recipes that have honey in them. Take a look at the Cleansing Milk & Lotions section since you need mild products to keep your face clean. Almond, and jojoba-oil-inclusive recipes should work very well for your skin. Toners are very useful too, especially rose water. Grapefruits, too, are quite good for your skin. However, take care not to get into the sun after applying grapefruit. Go easy with lemon, eggs, bananas, and chickpea since these are known allergens, and might aggravate the condition. Overdose on watermelons, cucumbers, yogurt, green tea, aloe vera, and sandalwood since they are mild, hydrate and reduce redness and irritation. Turmeric, with its antiseptic properties may also work very well for your skin. Essential oils may work, but it's imperative that you do a patch test first: The perfume in them may cause a break out in the skin. There is little reason to believe that sensitive skin cannot be made as good as normal skin. Just opt for natural products wherever you can. Also be strict about the cleansing-toning-moisturizing regime. A disciplined lifestyle may work wonders for your skin like nothing else can.
The Mermaid Of Jeju(Korean Females)
The Mermaids of Jeju – Korean Female Divers Haenyeo
Have you ever heard the story of mermaids living on beautiful Jeju Island, off the coast of Korea? While driving along Jeju’s coastline, you might have come across one of them swimming amongst the black rocks. As you walked along the beach with your love, you may have spotted them coming to the surface, whistling for a breath of air. What would it be like to actually meet one of those mermaids?
. The mermaids living on Jeju Island are actually haenyeo, or Korean female divers. What do they do? Unlike fishermen who go out in boats or use a rod or line, these women dive in the ocean without any special tools to gather clams, abalone, or seaweed.And they don’t go as fully equipped as scuba divers. All they need is a float to mark their location when they surface, a weeding hoe to dig up abalone and other shellfish that cling to the rocks, and a net to hold their catch. Wearing a lead-weighted vest and goggles, they plunge into the 20-meter depths where they stay underwater holding their breath for two or three minutes. They are so adapted to life beneath the sea, they actually could be mermaids. Once they come back to the surface, they make a whistling sound, which is their unique way of breathing out the carbon dioxide and breathing in fresh oxygen.
Traditionally, Koreans have aspired to have baby boys, because only a man was considered to be the head of a family, but Jeju was different. Here, the birth of a baby girl was so valued that the saying goes: “Have a baby girl, and we will throw a pork barbecue party; have a baby boy, and we will kick his ass.” Since it was the women who worked from morning till night every day, women held a special place in Jeju’s society.
In the past, island girls began gathering clams or abalone by the time they were ten years old. They would dive between six to seven hours a day, but also do farm chores. The common routine was to do farm work, go diving, and then go back to do more farm work. Because of the grueling daily life, female divers had a saying: “Better to be born a cow than a woman.” The life of a haenyeo was not necessarily unhappy, though.
Above attached photo is a type of top seashell eaten when it's raw! Yummy!!! Yes , I love seafood esp raw seafood! :)
Ops continue with the story .....
Female divers usually worked in groups, and during breaks, they built a fire on the beach, dried their clothes, shared some food, and chatted. Diving was also a relatively good source of income. Jeju female divers enjoyed more freedom, independence, and self-respect than other women. They were not only skilled in gathering seafood, but also had great interest in various cultural and social issues. During the colonial period, they led the anti-Japanese campaign and also established cooperatives to preserve marine resources.
They also worked to preserve the haenyeo culture. Haenyeos were awarded medals for their contribution during the anti-Japanese campaign, and saw the creation of a monument and a commemorative park in their honor, located in Hado-ri, Jeju-do.
Today, haenyeos play the role of guardians of the sea and the ocean’s ecological environment. Their cooperatives operate seafood restaurants and shops, explaining why some restaurants are named Haenyeo Hoetji (Seafood restaurant specializing in raw fish) and Haenyeoui Jip (House of Haenyeo).
While it is not known when the first female divers appeared in Jeju, they are believed to predate the Common Era. Ancient shrines honoring fishermen and female divers indicate that they have been around since humans began gathering food from the sea. And divers have long been a part of Jeju Island. A study conducted during the 1960s of the physiology of female divers (sponsored by the U.S. State Department and conducted by American and Korean scholars) named Jeju Island as the birthplace of Korean female divers.
Divers born on the island migrated to other regions after they married. When the number of divers reached the market limits, some moved in search of areas with more abundant shellfish.
During the Japanese occupation, they even went as far as China, Russia, and Japan to make a living. Currently, however, the number of female divers has decreased sharply because of shark attacks and the heart risks caused by diving. In 2002, there were only 5,600 female divers, and more than half were 60 years or older. In ten years, the total number of divers will likely be only half of that number. If you chance to meet one of these special mermaids during your trip to Jeju, that would be your lucky day.
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Korea is a nice place to travel. There are still many places in Korea I went that would like to intro!
Check it out for every blog update to understand more bout traveling if u re planing a trip for honeymoon , holiday or etc. :)
Experience Live Abalone in Korea(Jeju)
Is abalone good for health?
Here will be give you the answer! And video attached was taken during my live trip there!
Beneath the sparkling Jeju surf and the hulls of fishing boats carving through the waves is a creature of culinary legend – the abalone. This shellfish, found feeding on seaweed in only the cleanest waters of the ocean, forms a vital part of Jeju cuisine and holds an elevated position as the “Emperor of Shellfish” not only in Korea, but the world over.
During the Joseon Dynasty, abalone was presented to the Emperor as a gourmet gift, often alongside tangerines which were also considered the food of royalty. Long held as the “ginseng” of the sea, the abalone was felt to contain almost other-worldly powers of restoration and fortification for the body. Legend tells that the Chinese Emperor Gin Shi Hwang traveled to Jeju in search of eternal youth and upon discovering Jeju abalone, declared it the elixir of life.
Luckily for us, abalone in Korea is no longer the reserve of kings but is available to everyone, and there can be no better place to try it for the first time than here in Jeju.
However abalone is prepared, once tasted its remarkable flavor, delicate and creamy, with a firm texture and a clean aftertaste, is not quickly forgotten. When stir-fried in its shell, it develops a slightly smoky flavor. Abalone dishes are not about the strong marinades and spices that many of us associate with Korean cuisine. They are all about delicacy and appreciation of the finer flavors offered by Jeju’s seafood. For those seeking optimum nutrition abalone can be eaten raw, thinly-sliced, offering a texture with more bite and an equally creamy taste as its cooked counterpart.
A natural tonic, abalone offers a wealth of vitamins and proteins that are easily absorbed by the body and is an ideal food for women in the weeks after childbirth, or those recovering from illness, as it helps to restore strength, cleanse the liver, and aids blood circulation and digestion.
Although it is no longer a gift for royalty, abalone remains the most expensive shellfish you can buy due to its living environment; it feeds purely on seaweed and will only live in clean waters. This enhances its reputation as a pure and natural food. These days 95 percent of abalone served is grown on fish farms, as to use only naturally-harvested abalone would make dishes prohibitively expensive. A single pound of abalone harvested by the Haenyeo women-divers of Jeju can fetch a price of around 100,000 won, which would make a meal of these shellfish a very expensive dinner.
The vast majority of abalone restaurants on Jeju use farm-raised abalone for this very reason and this may detract only marginally from the nutritional properties of the dishes they serve. At O-Ou-Neul abalone restaurant, on the outskirts of Shin Jeju, fresh deliveries of live abalone are received daily and as many as seven chefs are on-site at any one time due to the nature of abalone cooking. An emphasis on freshness means that no dish can be prepared in advance.
The process of cooking abalone is as delicate as the taste of the fish itself. Chefs skillfully control the temperature and length of the heat exposure when preparing it to ensure that the desired texture is produced. If it is overcooked it can become tough and lose much of its gentle flavor. While abalone in Jeju is expensive compared to other dishes, it undoubtedly earns its price when remembering all that goes in to harvesting, preparing and serving it.
A meal for two at O-Ou-Neul abalone restaurant can cost in the region of 30,000-50,000 won depending on the dishes chosen. This price also includes many delicious side dishes to complement the exquisite taste of the abalone, and a cup of invigoratingly spicy cinnamon tea to finish.
O-Ou-Neul abalone restaurant is located on the Yeonbukno road, about four blocks east of the KCTV building.
So guys must try this when visiting Korea!!! Slooooopsss
Here will be give you the answer! And video attached was taken during my live trip there!
Beneath the sparkling Jeju surf and the hulls of fishing boats carving through the waves is a creature of culinary legend – the abalone. This shellfish, found feeding on seaweed in only the cleanest waters of the ocean, forms a vital part of Jeju cuisine and holds an elevated position as the “Emperor of Shellfish” not only in Korea, but the world over.
During the Joseon Dynasty, abalone was presented to the Emperor as a gourmet gift, often alongside tangerines which were also considered the food of royalty. Long held as the “ginseng” of the sea, the abalone was felt to contain almost other-worldly powers of restoration and fortification for the body. Legend tells that the Chinese Emperor Gin Shi Hwang traveled to Jeju in search of eternal youth and upon discovering Jeju abalone, declared it the elixir of life.
Luckily for us, abalone in Korea is no longer the reserve of kings but is available to everyone, and there can be no better place to try it for the first time than here in Jeju.
However abalone is prepared, once tasted its remarkable flavor, delicate and creamy, with a firm texture and a clean aftertaste, is not quickly forgotten. When stir-fried in its shell, it develops a slightly smoky flavor. Abalone dishes are not about the strong marinades and spices that many of us associate with Korean cuisine. They are all about delicacy and appreciation of the finer flavors offered by Jeju’s seafood. For those seeking optimum nutrition abalone can be eaten raw, thinly-sliced, offering a texture with more bite and an equally creamy taste as its cooked counterpart.
A natural tonic, abalone offers a wealth of vitamins and proteins that are easily absorbed by the body and is an ideal food for women in the weeks after childbirth, or those recovering from illness, as it helps to restore strength, cleanse the liver, and aids blood circulation and digestion.
Although it is no longer a gift for royalty, abalone remains the most expensive shellfish you can buy due to its living environment; it feeds purely on seaweed and will only live in clean waters. This enhances its reputation as a pure and natural food. These days 95 percent of abalone served is grown on fish farms, as to use only naturally-harvested abalone would make dishes prohibitively expensive. A single pound of abalone harvested by the Haenyeo women-divers of Jeju can fetch a price of around 100,000 won, which would make a meal of these shellfish a very expensive dinner.
The vast majority of abalone restaurants on Jeju use farm-raised abalone for this very reason and this may detract only marginally from the nutritional properties of the dishes they serve. At O-Ou-Neul abalone restaurant, on the outskirts of Shin Jeju, fresh deliveries of live abalone are received daily and as many as seven chefs are on-site at any one time due to the nature of abalone cooking. An emphasis on freshness means that no dish can be prepared in advance.
The process of cooking abalone is as delicate as the taste of the fish itself. Chefs skillfully control the temperature and length of the heat exposure when preparing it to ensure that the desired texture is produced. If it is overcooked it can become tough and lose much of its gentle flavor. While abalone in Jeju is expensive compared to other dishes, it undoubtedly earns its price when remembering all that goes in to harvesting, preparing and serving it.
A meal for two at O-Ou-Neul abalone restaurant can cost in the region of 30,000-50,000 won depending on the dishes chosen. This price also includes many delicious side dishes to complement the exquisite taste of the abalone, and a cup of invigoratingly spicy cinnamon tea to finish.
O-Ou-Neul abalone restaurant is located on the Yeonbukno road, about four blocks east of the KCTV building.
So guys must try this when visiting Korea!!! Slooooopsss
Benefit of Sea Cucumber!
Here are Photos of I m eating live Sea Cucumber in Korea(Jeju) .
Is Sea cucumber good for Health especially for Skin??? Here will be scientific 's answer ;
Sea Cucumber is a animal that lives in the sea and has many great health benefits.
Sea Cucumber contains Chondroitin sulfate which is found in many over the counter arthritis formulas and works well to combat the pain of arthritis naturally.
And new studies show that extracts of Sea Cucumber has the ability to kill cancer cells, especially pancreatic cancer cells.
Sea Cucumber contains lots of fatty acids that are great for wound healing — fatty acids such as palmitic, oleic, and stearic, and many more.–plus vitamins A, B’s and calcium and iron.
Sea Cucumber is great for gum disease… and a 3 month study those that using Sea Cucumber toothpaste healed much faster from gum disease than those who did not get the Sea Cucumber toothpaste.
In Asia, Sea Cucumber is used for impotence, kidney and reproductive problems and in the states Sea Cucumber is used in cosmetics because of it’s great skin healing qualities.
Sea Cucumber is very high in protein… even higher than egg whites and studies show that upping your intake of protein can lead to a lowering of cardiovascular disease. And Sea Cucumber eggs are very high in protein too and considered a great delicacy in Asia.
Sea Cucumber is also a good antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agent too.
And there’s great promise that Sea Cucumber will make a powerful protectant against the common cold.
That's why I love sea cucumber!!! :) wink* OMG LOOK AT MY SUPER HUGE MOUTH!!! It has a slippery texture.
Tips*
*Common ingredients that go with sea cucumber dishes include winter melon, dried scallop, kai-lan, Shiitake mushroom, and Chinese cabbage.
Is Sea cucumber good for Health especially for Skin??? Here will be scientific 's answer ;
Sea Cucumber is a animal that lives in the sea and has many great health benefits.
Sea Cucumber contains Chondroitin sulfate which is found in many over the counter arthritis formulas and works well to combat the pain of arthritis naturally.
And new studies show that extracts of Sea Cucumber has the ability to kill cancer cells, especially pancreatic cancer cells.
Sea Cucumber contains lots of fatty acids that are great for wound healing — fatty acids such as palmitic, oleic, and stearic, and many more.–plus vitamins A, B’s and calcium and iron.
Sea Cucumber is great for gum disease… and a 3 month study those that using Sea Cucumber toothpaste healed much faster from gum disease than those who did not get the Sea Cucumber toothpaste.
In Asia, Sea Cucumber is used for impotence, kidney and reproductive problems and in the states Sea Cucumber is used in cosmetics because of it’s great skin healing qualities.
Sea Cucumber is very high in protein… even higher than egg whites and studies show that upping your intake of protein can lead to a lowering of cardiovascular disease. And Sea Cucumber eggs are very high in protein too and considered a great delicacy in Asia.
Sea Cucumber is also a good antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agent too.
And there’s great promise that Sea Cucumber will make a powerful protectant against the common cold.
That's why I love sea cucumber!!! :) wink* OMG LOOK AT MY SUPER HUGE MOUTH!!! It has a slippery texture.
Tips*
*Common ingredients that go with sea cucumber dishes include winter melon, dried scallop, kai-lan, Shiitake mushroom, and Chinese cabbage.
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