Aromatherapy brings us the aromatic energy of living plants in the
form of essential oils.These fragrances are a natural antidote to
the emotionally debilitating effects of winter. Aromatherapy is
supportive in the winter season of quiet regeneration. Winter
essential oils cleanse and freshen air in homes closed tight against
the cold weather.
Linda’s comment: Every time I talk about being gluten free, I feel the groans and moans coming through my computer. For those with a sweet tooth this recipe is yummmmmy. It is not always possible to buy organic, but when you can DO IT!! I will find from pasta gluten free recipes to try. Many I have made myself, but I will search the Internet and see what is out there. You can also google gluten-free recipes and if you find a good one send it to me and I will post it.
Sometimes it is hard when we are so sick, but that can also be a lift for you. Plus, your family won’t think they have lost their mom’s good cooking.
Angel Huggzz
Linda
Apple Raisin Tart (GLUTEN FREE) yummmmmy
Fresh apples and raisins with a pecan crumble topping.
Ingredients:
1 Pre-made Ggluten Free pie crust
FILLING
6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp rice flour
2 tsp.gluten-free vanilla
1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
TOPPING 1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup rice flour
1/4 tsp xanthan gum
1/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup white sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter, cut in small pieces
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Roll out one Pie Crust and press into sides and bottom of a 9 or 10-inch spring form pan. Chill 10 minutes then bake 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
Combine and mix all the filling ingredients together in a bowl. In a separate bowl mix and combine the topping ingredients until crumbly.
Spoon filling mixture (and its liquids) into tart shell. Sprinkle with the topping mixture. Set pan on baking sheet and bake 40-50 minutes or until top is lightly browned and apples are soft.
Rich and aromatic plant oils are most often associated with aromatherapy and are usually used in massage oils, incense and are diffused in the air for a soothing and healing affect. The benefits of essential oils can also be found with their tantalizing use in the kitchen. Cooking with essential oils is just another way of being creative with food preparations.
Essential oils are classified into three main categories and explain their benefits. The oils are classified as notes, top, middle, or base notes. These single notes have a general rule of thumb:
*Top notes: are the fastest acting and quickest to evaporate. Lasting 3-24 hrs.
*Middle notes: are the moderately volatile, affect metabolisms, body functions. Last 2-3 days.
*Base notes: are slower to evaporate, the most sedative and relaxing oils. Last up to approximately one week. Continued
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