DIY Natural Remedies: Curing The Cough

Bella Breakdown Want to get rid of that ongoing cough? You can easily make this cough syrup yourself. The only things you need are a black radish, which is a cough suppressant, and brown sugar. The antioxidants in the black radish also act as an expectorant. The brown sugar has a degorging (extracts the liquid) effect on the radish and it also gives it a nice taste. DIY Cough Syrup Directions Step 1: To make the cough syrup, thinly slice the black radish. Step 2: Place one layer of the radish in a glass jar, followed by a sprinkle...

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Chic DIY Phone Case

  Bella Breakdown Ring, ring! Did someone call for washi tape? Our new favorite craft supply is the secret ingredient to a custom phone case that’s out of this world. To whip up a customized phone case of your own, all you need is: • Phone case • Washi tape • Craft knife Start by selecting two to three coordinating washi tapes in different widths and patterns that you’d like to use on your phone case. Next, separate the case into the different sections it comes in and use your narrowest washi tape in horizontal stipes across the bottom....

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Spaghetti Pie: The Best Way To Use Pasta Leftovers

Bella Breakdown Ever wondered what to do with that big bowl of pasta leftovers? Spaghetti Pie is your golden brown, crispy, cheesy answer! Ingredients leftover spaghetti 2 eggs grated provolone grated mozzarella ricotta parmesan red sauce salt pepper red pepper flakes Instructions Combine 2 eggs, provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, red sauce, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl. Add the cold leftover spaghetti and mix carefully. Transfer to a springform pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray and sprinkle with parmesan. Bake at 375° until browned, about 30 minutes. Slice into...

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Mom’s Apple-tizer: Apple, Prosciutto & Cheese – What More Do you Need?!

Bella Breakdown This appletizer (get it: apple and appetizer!) comes straight from Chef Alyssa’s family. All you need is… prosciutto cheese rosemary apples toothpicks First, cut your apple into even sized slices. Next cut the cheese into evenly sized slices (Chef Alyssa is using Gruyere). Stack an apple slice, a piece of cheese, and a sprig of rosemary. Wrap the entire thing with a slice of prosciutto into a bundle. Sear them so the meat caramelizes and the cheese starts to melt. Plate them and put a toothpick into each one. Serve warm....

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Spring Project: DIY Herb Garden!

Bella Breakdown Nothing says spring like fresh herbs growing in the garden. Does your chic little apartment lack outdoor space? Not to worry! This easy DIY will have your green thumb thriving in no time. All you need to create a taste of spring in your studio with this easy project is: • herbs • pebbles • can • nail • hammer Start by punching holes in the bottom of your can using a nail and a hammer then fill the bottom with your pebbles, this mimics actual soil, creating a porous layer and allows your plant the proper...

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