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Cooking With Essential Oils

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

Meatless Burger Recipe

Linda’s comment:  Connie Maginnis out did herself with this meatless burger.  I tried this recipe and it is yummmmy.  By using organic products you have a better chance of getting NON-GMO.  My girlfriend made this for her children and they loved it….she didn’t tell them that it was made with beans…<smile>  Give it a try….I cooked it on the grill.

This recipe comes from Connie Maginnis, who writes, “When we go to cookouts with people on the Standard American Diet, we bring these Black Bean Burgers to grill. Their acceptance is amazing and I have to bring enough for everyone because all the other people want ours!” Continued