They say cooking is the way to a man’s heart – and a woman’s, too, if you ask me! That and a good foot massage. Include coriander and according to the tombs of the pharaohs, you’re adding the symbol of eternal love. True! In fact, coriander seed was used by the ancient Egyptians as an aphrodisiac. [...]
Hands up if you’re in a vegetable rut? Is zucchini something you buy with a spark of enthusiasm only to wonder what the bag of green soggy mush is at the bottom of your crisper drawer a few weeks later? I'm guilty as charged! I’ll bet if I show you how to combine zucchini with chocolate, [...]
When an essential oil like elemi is highly esteemed for its embalming powers, you’d be crazy to wait until after you’re gone to enjoy its benefits! If it preserves you well from here to eternity, doesn’t it make sense to start now? Elemi essential oil (Canarium luzonicum) was used by the ancient Egyptians for embalming. It’s [...]
If your standard way of taking lime is, "Pass the tequila!", let’s explore other ways of using lime that will help you unwind without taxing your liver. While we’re at it, we’ll give you plenty of excuses to add the fibre and healthy fats of avocado into your every day. To top it off, we’re including [...]
If you’re happy and you know it, chances are you're diffusing Young Living citrus essential oils. If you could do with some help on that score, today's post will show you how. The botanical family of Rutaceae is home to citrus oils, and as families go, they love to party. These essential oils are all fabulous [...]
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away," might not be scientifically validated, but it can’t hurt. This healthy apple crumble recipe allows one apple per person, so consider it a comfort-foodie way of meeting your apple requirement today. Use this versatile recipe as a base and get creative. You can switch the apple for pear [...]
Legend has it that back in the day, Roman gladiators used dill to ward off performance anxiety before matches and heading into battle. Maybe the expression, “Don’t be such a dill,” came from someone who wasn’t in on the secret yet. “Hey, look at Maximus. Rubbing on essential oils? What a dill !” Well, Maximus had [...]
Ocotea essential oil isn’t as easy to pronounce as Ishpingo, but it’s easier to find. Let’s take a look at why. Once upon a time in Ecuador, there was a particularly great tree. Well, there were more than one tree. And there still are. Thankfully, no fauna become extinct in this story. These particular trees are [...]
Today's recipe for Lentil Soup with Lemon and Rosemary Essential Oils is made with a slow cooker. Fast life? Get a slow cooker! It takes the heat off you when you have minimal time for the kitchen. It turns the heat up on you when you’re cold and desperately seeking comfort food. A slow cooker is [...]
In a perfect world, we get all our nutrient needs from our food. If only we lived in that perfect world. Maybe Elon Musk will find it for us someday! Meanwhile, we can supplement those needs and it’s a wise idea to do so. As with everything according to my personal philosophy, balance and interaction are [...]
