By Linda on Mar 7, 2011 in Linda's Tips | comments(0)
Link: http://www.peacefulmind.com/aromatherapy.htm
Excerpt:
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.
By Linda on Aug 30, 2010 in Recipes | comments(0)
Linda’s comments: I have not tried this recipe yet, but it looks yummy and very healthy. Don’t be afraid of finding gluten free. Your recipes can become so tasty that you won’t want to go back to the GMO and processed foods. PLUS, the time it takes to good healthy is well worth that few extra minutes of preparation.
Directions
To reconstitute the shiitakes, pour boiling water over the mushrooms and let sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze excess moisture and then dice. Combine ground chicken, diced mushrooms, ginger, cilantro, soy, organic gluten free flour, and kosher salt in a mixing bowl.
Using a 3-inch circle cookie cutter, punch out approximately 24 x 3-inch rounds from the egg roll wrappers. Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the middle of each round. Dip your finger into water and lightly wet the edges of the wrapper. Fold each wrapper in half, making sure to push out any excess air and pinch the edges to seal the dumpling.
To make the soup, simmer chicken stock, soy, sesame oil and ginger for 10-12 minutes. Bring the soup to a boil and add dumplings. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes, add bok choy and continue to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until dumplings are cooked through and the bok choy is tender. Serve in bowls garnish with chopped scallions.
Read more: http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/chicken-and-mushroom-dumplings-with-steamed-bok-choy-142810#ixzz0y2dV6m00
By Bryan Rosner on Jul 16, 2010 in General News | comments(0)
From http://www.endfatigue.com,
Lemonade Iced Tea Cocktail
By Linda on Nov 29, 2009 in Recipes | comments(0)
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
