Healthy Recipes

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Cooking With Essential Oils

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Cooking With Essential Oils

Cooking With Essential Oils

Did you know that Essential Oils are up to 50-70 times stronger than herbs? This is just one of the reasons cooking with Essential Oils is fun, easy and popular! 

If you want to spice up your dinner time meal, then adding Ginger, Oregano, Basil, Rosemary or Thyme are really great options for soups, stews, chicken and more. 

But what about baking? Then try out Peppermint, Wild Orange or Lime! It can really add some mouth watering flavor and get you tons of compliments!

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Healthy Holiday Plates

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Healthy Holiday Plates

HEALTHY HOLIDAY PLATES

It seems that we're invited to a party, dinner or get-together every other night in the weeks leading up to and during the holidays. Unfortunately, most of the dishes that are brought along are not exactly healthy. Eating out has always been a bit of a struggle for me as there are many foods that I don't do well with and feel yuck after. We all tend to overindulge during the holidays season, tempted by all the unhealthy treats around. But to be honest with you, I get tired of all the rich and fattening foods rather quickly and welcome a healthy, fresh alternative. 

This is your year to shine with that healthy dish the next time you are asked to bring something to a holiday party. Here are a few ideas to get you started. 

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Start this recipe with all ingredients at room temperature. 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 and 2/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs slightly beaten (replace with 2 x flax eggs for vegan)
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 1/3 cup raisins

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Stress Free Holiday Hosting Tips

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Stress Free Holiday Hosting Tips

STRESS FREE HOLIDAY HOSTING TIPS

The stress of the impending holiday season is enough to take an experienced host out of their Thanksgiving turkey, tryptophan-induced coma and turn them into a Christmas- crazed, Black Friday maniac. With these helpful hints, avoid the craziness of the masses and retain your sanity. 

  1. Delegate! Although hosting the perfect holiday celebration may feed your ego, it may also provide you with sleepless nights before the big event. Don't be afraid to delegate tasks. Send your spouse to the store with a list of last minute items; have your kids vacuum and clean up around the house. When a guest asks what they can help you with or brin, ask them to bring a plate of food or some fresh fruit and vegetables so you can cut them up and have some  healthy options readily available while you cook and get organized in the kitchen. 
  2. Watch the clock. If you know the post office or the grocery store becomes chaotic at 4:30 pm every afternoon, plan your trips accordingly. Avoiding long lines, impossible parking times and crazed holiday crowds will help you keep your cool. If you cannot fit these tasks into your schedule at any other time, see tip number one! Delegate tasks out so you don't feel burdened with everything. 

 
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