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Ladies...here is a ROMANTIC and SEXY perfume oil for you to try on a special night.

• In a 10 ml bottle:  Almond Oil (use an amber or blue glass bottle)

In a clean glass mix the following Young Living Essential Oils to create a synergy:

• Sandalwood - 6 drops

• Ginger - 3 drops

• Black Pepper - 2 drops

• Ylang Ylang - 3 drops

Studies show men are turned on by spicey scents.  Black Pepper, Ginger and Sandalwood have long been used as aphrodisiacs. Ylang Ylang balances sexual emotions with physical sex drive. 

Swirl the oils around until they are mixed well, then pour into the 10ml bottle and shake gently.  Apply behind the ears, on shoulders, behind the neck and on throat. 

1/2 cup organic chocolate chips

Flax, Borage, Evening Primrose Oil or combination

Young living Oil flavoring of your choice, orange, mint...

Agave syrup if desired

Melt chocolate in a thick sauce pan with a few tablespoons oil on very low heat. Add syrup to taste. Add 1 drop of flavoring oil last with heat off.

Now pour on your icecream and feel good.

Dyeing eggs with natural substances doesn't take much more time than if you used commercial coloring kits - and it's alot more fun.

You can be very creative with what is in your kitchen already and your Easter eggs can come out very unique.

Here are the colors and the substance that makes those colors.

These are either a spice, fruit, vegetable, or foodstuff that will color your Easter in a very safe way:

Red or Pink: Red beets, cranberries, frozen raspberries

Light Green: Spinach leaves

Yellow: Ground Cumin, Ground Tumeric, Shredded carrots

Blue: Blueberries, blackberries, red cabbage leaves, grape juice

Purple: Red Zinger tea (by Celestial Seasonings)

Brown: Brewed coffee

Here's how to make your dye:

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. spice or 4 c. chopped fruit or vegetable, or more

4 c. water, or more

2 TBSP white vinegar (per 4 c. water)

Directions:

Combine spice or foodstuff with water and vinegar.

Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 to 30 minutes.

Eggs can be colored and cooked in the dye while it is being prepared. Or, they can be hard-cooked in advance, then dipped into the prepared dye (which can be either cold or hot).

Ingredients:

• 6 organic lemons squeezed (1-1/2 cups, organic)

• 3/4 cup of Agave, Stevia or Grade B Maple Syrup; more or less to taste.

• 2-4 drops Young Living Lavender essential oil

• 6 cups cold water * 1 large lemon, cut into small, thin slices

• Freshly made Ice cubes (old ice picks up freezer odors ...dump them and start over)

Instructions:

In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, Agave, Stevia or Grade B Maple Syrup, lavender essential oil and cold water

Stir briskly to dissolve the sweetener completely

Add the ice and thin sliced lemon pieces and stir briskly again

Pour into tall glasses (if needed, add a few ice cubes to the glass)

!!! ENJOY !!!

I recently ran out of dried thyme spice, and although it was a good brand, I have no intention of purchasing more. Why? Essential oils!! Pure, Therapeutic grade essential oils from Young Living make not only a more flavorful way to season, but a waaaaaay more economical purchase as well!

Consider the following;

A 15ml(average essential oil size)bottle contains around 250 drops of essential oils.

In most recipes,one drop is all you would ever need, and with strong oils like oregano,thyme,marjoram,and basil,you only need a half a drop!

If you used the bottle of essential oil at this rate it would last around a year,even if you cooked with it every day! Considering most of us wouldn't use it everyday it would last much longer.

In addition to this, most of us purchase a little bottle of spices for anywhere from $4.00 on up, only to use a small amount while the rest sits in our cabinet. As anyone who watches the Food Network knows, spices are supposed to be replaced yearly if they have not been used up. Not so with essential oils! Spice oils will last indefinitely (however, they should be kept in a cooler area-not right above the stove).

How to get less then one drop of essential oils:

All you need is a clean spoon! Simply tilt the bottle of essential oil on it's side, and the instant you see the oil starting to collect in the center dropper area, touch the spoon to it and viola!

3/4 cup Blue Agave

1 drop nutmeg essential oil

2 drops ocotea essential oil or cinnamon bark essential oil

4 c. organic apples, peeled and sliced (Granny Smith is preferred)

1 Tbsp. rice flour

1/2 cup dried wolfberries

Mix all ingredients (except rice flour) in a large skillet. Simmer until apples are soft and crisp. Add rice flour and mix until blended. Place in an unbaked pie shell and apply an egg wash around the edge of the shell. Add the pie top and pinch the edges together. Make at least four two-inch slits on top of the pie to release steam. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375˚ for ten minutes. Reduce heat to 350˚ and bake an additional fifteen minutes, or until crust is lightly browned. Makes filling for one pie.

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30 oz. tomato sauce

1 large onion, chopped

4 or 5 garlic cloves, minced

1 drop oregano essential oil

1 or 2 drops black pepper essential oil

1 drop basil essential oil

1 Tbsp. Blue Agave

1 tsp. rosemary, crushed

2 tsp. parsley, snipped

1 tsp. red pepper flakes, crushed

1 tsp. olive oil

Saute onion in olive oil until soft, then add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for at least one hour. Makes seven cups.

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• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup frozen (unsweetened) apple juice concentrate, thawed
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped finely
• 1/4 cup dried wolfberries
• 1 tablespoon NingXia Red
• 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats

Bring water and apple juice concentrate to a boil. Add oats, apricots, and wolfberries; simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed. Add NingXia Red and remove from heat and cover; let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 2 servings.

• 2 cups Granola

• 1 cup raw almonds

• 1 cup NingXia wolfberries

• 1 tablespoon NingXia Red

• Young Living Blue Agave

In a large freezer bag, combine dry ingredients.

Pour in NingXia Red and 2 tablespoons of Blue Agave.

Close bag and shake until mixed.

Add more agave as desired to taste.

2 heads cabbage, chopped fairly fine

2 carrots, sliced very thin or grated

1 small onion, chopped

2 cups chopped broccoli

1 drop Young Living oregano oil*

1 drop Young Living thyme oil*

1 drop Young Living ginger oil*

juice of 2 lemons

1 or 2 capsules of Life 5 (optional)

2 teaspoons salt (may need more to taste but be careful not to get too much in)

2-3 wide mouth quart jars with lids

*Note, Only Therapeutic Grade oils should ever be used internally as they are safe. See my article on Aromatherapy Labeling Fraud

Mix all ingredients well and let them sit for 10 minutes to get the juices going. Stir again and begin packing one cup at a time into a wide mouth jar, taking care to pack it down very firmly with your fist. It is important that the juices come over the top of the vegetables. Continue adding cupfuls until you have filled the jar to 1 1-2 inches from the top (taking care to pack it down). Continue with the remaining vegetables and jars. Pour any remaining juice over the tops of the vegetables, cover tightly and place in an area around 70 to 80 degrees F. Fermentation process will take 3 to 5 days.

The jars may leak juices through the top due to expansion so be sure to set them on a towel or a plate just in case. You will know they are done when the color goes from pale green to a pale yellow. Once they are done, place them in the refrigerator to stop the fermentation process and enjoy! Use KimChi within 2-3 months.

One of my favorite ways to use my Young Living essential oils is in a glass of water, very refreshing. For those who are watching their weight, this is an excellent to get a nice flavor and no calories! Additionally, you will be getting the benefit of these powerful essential oils.

To an 8 oz. glass of water (please do not use a plastic or styrofoam cup) add "ONE" drop of any of the following essential oils:

Singles: Peppermint, Lemon, Grapefruit, Tangerine, Lemongrass, Orange, Spearmint, Frankincense.

Blends: Citrus Fresh, Thieves, EndoFlex, Di-Gize, Longevity.

Note: do not use more than one single drop, the Young Living oils that can be taken internally are extremely potent. It is said that "one" drop of Young Living pepermint essential oil is the equivalent of 28 cups of Peppermint Tea - so use a very light touch. Learn more about cooking with Young Living essential oils.

I adore a nice crusty Artisan bread with fresh garlic and Young Living Mountain Savory essential oil, just thinking about it makes my mouth water!

1 loaf Artisan Bread (sliced into 1 inch slices)

1/4 to 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Ollive Oil

3-6 cloves Garlic (pressed)

1 drop Mountain Savory essential oil

Optional: thin slices of Mozzarella Cheese to top.

Arrange slices of bread on cookie sheet.

In a small sauce pan add olive oil, garlic and essential oil - warm for a few minutes to infuse flavors. With a tablespoon, spoon olive oil mixture onto slices of bread (getting some crushed garlic on each slice).

Optional: top each slice of bread with a slice of Mozzarella.

Bake in a 300* F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until bread is warm and soft. Serve immediately.

Feta cheese makes an excellent dip, the addition of Young Living essential oils makes this dip nutritious and delicious!

8 oz. Feta Cheese (cow or goat)

1 drop Lavender essential oil

1 drop Thyme essential oil

1 drop Mountain Savory essential oil

2-3 cloves Garlic

In a food processor combine all ingredients, mix until smooth and creamy (you may have to add a touch of olive oil to get the consistancy you like).

Please Note: Do NOT attempt to use other brands o essential oils in cooking or ingesting purposes, they are not the same high quality as Young Living and therefore are not acceptable for ingesting.

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I love Guacamole and this is a nice twist to an old favorite recipe.

3 large ripe Avocados

6 drops Chritmas Spirit essential oil blend

3 drops Citrus Fresh essential oil blend

2 cloves fresh Garlic

Blend all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Serve with chips or fresh veggies. I enjoy Guacamole on veggie burgers.

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This is a nice change from a typical potato salad recipe, delicious flavors make this an excellent sidedish with any summertime meal.

• 2 Hard boiled eggs sliced

• 4 lbs. New Potatoes (cooked in skins)

• 1/4 cup Corn

• 1/4 cup Peas

• 1/4 cup Sweet Onion (chopped)

• 1/8 cup fresh Peppermint or Spearmint (chopped fine)

• 3-4 Cloves of Garlic (pressed)

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup Natural Plain Yoghurt

• 3 TBSP Tartare Sauce

• 3 drops Endoflex essential oil blend

• 1 TBSP Wholegrain mustard

Mix dressing ingredients together and fold through other ingredients. Serve with wedges of avocado and salad.

Cooking with Young Living Essential Oils is so easy and adds a delightful layer of flavor to your recipes. Impress your friends and family with this super easy and delicious cranberry sauce recipe containing Orange essential oil. Nothing tastes better than fresh homemade cranberry sauce.

3/4 cups purified water


1/2 cup Young Living Blue Agave


12 oz. fresh cranberries


2 drops Young Living Orange essential oil

Mix water and agave until dissolved. Bring to a boil, add berries, and return to a boil. Reduce heat and gently boil for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool. Add orange oil and refrigerate for at least one hour. Makes 1 2/3 cups.

Add 1/2 cup NingXia Red to 2 cups of your favorite yoghurt and pour into ice cube trays.

Freeze and enjoy as a yummy treat!

I love chocolate milk. I love peppermint bark. The other night it hit me - why not combine them for a special treat?

1. Take 8oz. of your favorite milk.

2. Add your favorite chocolate milk mix (include a little extra to make it thicker and richer. Blend well.

3. Add 1/2 to 1 drop of Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil.

What a treat!

How to get less than a drop of essential oil.

This is so delicious! And an excellent way to get a lot of nutrition and antioxidants (from NingXia Red).

1 bottle of Ginger Brew Soda (found in most Health Food stores)

1-2 ounces of NingXia Red

In a tall glass with ice, add the Ginger Brew soda and 1-2 ounces of NingXia Red. The combined flavors are delicious!

A great way to relax and escape the heat this summer is to make an exotic & refreshing pitcher of Lavender Lemonade.

To make 2 quarts mix:

• 6 1/2 cups of water,

• 1 cup lemon juice (or Real Lemon 100% lemon juice concentrate),

• 1 cup or more of honey or agave nectar,

• 1 drop of Lavender (yes one drop is all you need).

Blend all of the following:

• NingXia Red juice and Wolfberries

• 1/3 cup Young Living Wolfberries (Goji Berries)

• 1 organic banana, medium to large size, quartered

• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

• 4 oz Young Living's NingXia Red juice

• 1/4 cup coconut cream or coconut milk

• 1 - 2 teaspoons Young Living Blue Agave

• 1 - 2 drops of either Orange or Tangerine Young Living Essential Oil**

UMMMMMMM, ENJOY!!

• 3 cups grated cabbage

• 1 cup grated carrots

• 1 cup diced Granny Smith or Gala apples

• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

• 1/2 cup chopped sunflower seeds

• 1/2 cup chopped raisins

• 1/4 cup chopped wolfberries/goji berries

• 1/4 cup bell pepper (finely sliced)

Mix together and add your favorite dressing of choice.

NingXia Red Sorbet

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 cup blue agave

• 2 cups NingXia Red

• 2 12 ounce bags frozen raspberries

• 1 orange

In a small sauce pan, simmer Blue Agave and water for 1-2 minutes or until agave mixes easily with the water. Set aside to cool slightly. In a blender, puree NingXia Red and one bag of raspberries. Transfer mixture into a metal bowl and stir in the zest of half the orange. Next, squeeze half the orange into the mixture. Place agave and water mixture into blender along with the remaining bag of raspberries and puree. If mixture becomes too thick, simply add a cup of the mixture in the bowl. Pour into bowl and fold in until well mixed. Place in freezer and freeze for two hours.

Serves 12-15