Cauliflower Mash

cauliflower mash

One of my old favorite comfort foods was mashed potatoes before I changed the way I eat. Now, I substitute cauliflower mash and won’t ever go back to mashed potatoes. It has a much richer flavor with all of the creaminess and texture that I expect of mashed potatoes but more nutritious.   Cauliflower Mash…

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Kitchen Sink Meatloaf

kitchen sink meatloaf

I was cleaning out the refrigerator and trying to come up with something different for dinner. That’s when I let my imagination go wild! (Stand back, it could get messy!) I had leftovers from holiday dinners that I needed to use before they were unusable, so… I had a quarter head of cabbage, lots of…

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All Natural Glass Window Cleaner 

window cleaner

How often do you grab that bottle of blue liquid to clean your windows without even thinking of what is in it? Here is the ingredients list from the patent of the product: 4.0% isopropyl alcohol (a highly volatile solvent) 1% ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (a less volatile solvent) 0.1% sodium lauryl sulfate (a surfactant)…

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All Purpose Natural Cleaner 

homemade cleaner

We use so many chemicals in our daily lives that we are suffering from toxin overload! From the makeup we put on our faces to the deodorant we use to the additives in our foods, we are surrounded by toxins. Let’s look towards the new year with a new attitude to clean out our bodies…

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with a Twist

stuffed peppers

This used to be a staple when my children were young. They loved getting their own “container” of food. The colorful peppers make dinner look so inviting. Try out different sauces when recreating old standards. Take a twist on the classic stuffed peppers by using Hoisin sauce as the binding liquid. Stuffed Bell Peppers with…

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

vanilla extract

Create a batch of all natural vanilla extract as the perfect holiday gift for the baker or foodie. Homemade Vanilla Extract   Author: Aromatools Recipe type: Natural Products Cuisine: Condiments Print   Ingredients Two 1.75 liter bottles of vodka or white rum 60

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All Natural Shaving Cream

shaving cream

Make the man in your life this all natural shaving cream. All Natural Shaving Cream   Author: Do It Yourself Health Recipe type: Natural Products Cuisine: Non-Edible Print   Ingredients ⅔ cup coconut oil (solid state) ⅔ cup Shea Butter ¼ cup olive oil 10 drops lavender essential oil 5 drops peppermint essential oil 2…

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Spiced Apple Cider

apple cider

Always use a glass container when adding essential oils to your drinks.   Spiced Apple Cider   Recipe type: Beverages Cuisine: Essential Oils Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 3 hours Total time: 3 hours 25 mins Print   Ingredients 5 red apples ½ cup sugar ½ tablespoon ground allspice 2 drops cassia essential oil…

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Carob Coconut Delight

carob coconut delight

Carob is naturally sweet and a good chocolate substitute.   Carob Coconut Delight   Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: Fruits Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Print   Ingredients 1 cup of carob powder ¾ cup of coconut oil ½ cup of shredded coconut ¼ cup of fresh or dried berries like cranberry, goji…

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Lemon Curd

lemon curd

This is a favorite English recipe updated with essential oils. The oils enhance the taste and it’s all natural!     Lemon Curd   Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: Essential Oils Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 40 mins Print   Serve this as an accompaniment with the Cinnamon Muffins. Ingredients 9-10…

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