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Harvest Time Cinnamon Spiked Tomatoes

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Eating cinnamon spiked tomatoes on a hot summer day is one of my favorite memories from childhood. My mom and dad turned our backyard into an organic garden. She and my father spent many a day and night canning the bounty of fruit and vegetables harvested from it. My most memorable and favorite things that came out of that garden was my mom’s cinnamon spiked tomatoes, her peach syrup and apple cobbler. Oh, and how could I forget, the strawberries. Tons and tons of fresh red, ripe, juicy strawberries. Those were the days! Her cinnamon spiked tomatoes were incredibly tasty and so refreshing, especially on hot summer days. And best of all, they’re super easy to make! She said her mother used to make them and she carried on the tradition. They were definitely a family favorite and didn’t last long. While she didn’t have access to our Cinnamon Bark … Continue reading →

Cultured Sweet Pickle Relish

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If you’re ready to start a living healthier, better life, with tons of energy make sure that you ingest a good supply of cultured or naturally fermented foods, each and every day! Cultured foods are alive and brimming with an enormous amount of beneficial LIFE-GIVING enzymes and healthy bacteria (probiotics) and help feed and nourish your gut like crazy. They are simply foods that have been naturally fermented, not canned or pickled. When you culture or naturally ferment vegetables, they become more powerful and ALIVE than they were in their natural state. They preserve not only our food but us too!!! It’s how our forefathers preserved their food in the days before refrigeration. It really isn’t complicated. In fact, its very easy to do. Either eat them straight all by themselves or simply add to your favorite foods. CULTURED SWEET PICKLE RELISH   Making my own cultured relish is one … Continue reading →

DELICIOUS Gluten-Free Mock Oatmeal

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They say timing is everything! I think I’d have to agree after the last 24 hours. Let me explain… Yesterday, I had some bananas that were beginning to get too ripe and didn’t want them to go to waste so I decided to freeze some of them to use in smoothies. I peeled several of them and put them in the freezer, and carefully hung the remaining three back up on the banana holder. Shortly afterwards I went back into the kitchen and found that the remaining three had started peeling themselves and got a good chuckle out of it. I thought it strange as I have never seen them do that before! Not wanting them to get infested with gnats, I carefully removed them from the hanger and laid the peeling back on the bananas, and then placed in the refrigerator.   Early this morning, I received a phone … Continue reading →

Bone Broth- A Powerful Healing Tool

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Bone broth, a highly beneficial, nutrient dense superfood has been used since ancient times and is considered to be one of the most remarkable foods on the planet that is made from simmering animal or fish bones. Its a powerful healing tool, often referred to as “the elixir of life.” Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said over 2,000 years ago… “All disease begins in the gut.” Modern day science is finally coming around and confirming this ancient wisdom. Sadly, most people remain unaware of how incredibly beneficial bone broth is and miss out on the opportunity to transform their health and life. When you were sick as a child, did your mom ever make a pot of chicken soup and insist that you eat it, telling you that it would make you feel better? Have you ever wondered why? Homemade bone broth has amazing health benefits and can be … Continue reading →

Holiday Recipes

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Just in time for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays the following mouth watering recipes are sure to become new family favorites. I hope that you find yourself inspired by them and consider infusing some of your own traditional family favorites with essential oils this year. Just looking at these recipes makes my mouth water. How about you? If you haven’t done so already, try incorporating some of our Vitality line of essential oils into your meals this holiday season and let the compliments begin to roll.                 Can everyone say… “yuuummmmy”? I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to let the oiling begin. If you decide to try some of these recipes please return to this site and let us know… How your recipes were received? Were they a hit or a flop? Did you come up with any of … Continue reading →

DIY Basic Ointment, Salve or Balm

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Are you concerned about all the chemicals in products that you use around the house and looking for a way to replace them with natural alternatives? Would you like to know how to make your own natural, chemical-free ointments, salves and balms, allowing you to know exactly what’s in them? Then you’ve come to the right place. You’ll be happy to find 4 variations of this recipe which will allow you to make either soft, firm, x-tra firm or hard versions. Depending on the application method you’re looking for you may want one that is more like a lotion, other times you may want one for making your own lip balms. Making up all 4 versions in advance takes the guesswork out of what firmness you’ll get before you add your essential oils. When ready to customize yours with your chosen essential oils simply: Choose the firmness you want, Scoop … Continue reading →

Making Healthy Choices- Killer Sloppy Joe’s

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Once you try this Killer Sloppy Joe’s with Portobella Mushrooms recipe I’m sure it’s going to become a family favorite just as it has mine. Loaded with fiber, this recipe also uses portobella mushrooms instead of the traditional hamburger bun which is really helpful for those looking for a healthier version of this age-old favorite, or for those looking for recipes to support their weight management goals. This entree is relatively quick and easy to make which is always a plus in my opinion, and has become one that I use frequently any time of year.   KILLER SLOPPY JOE’S WITH PORTOBELLA MUSHROOMS   INGREDIENTS   large garlic clove 1 white or yellow onion, diced extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) or beef broth 1 pound ground beef 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (preferably organic) 1-2 tablespoon Bragg’s raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) 1 packet Stevia Plus- for EACH Tbsp of ACV … Continue reading →

Making Healthy Choices- HEALTHY BEVERAGES

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In today’s toxic world, if you want to live life to its fullest then you need to be making healthy choices in many areas of your life. Some of the simplest ways to do this is to make sure that you are eating whole foods and drinking healthy beverages, ones that aren’t over-processed, denatured, full of sugar and loaded with toxic-chemicals or pesticides. When you supply your body with what it needs it will respond in positive ways. It really is very simple, it just isn’t necessarily easy. We’re all creatures of habit and most of us find it difficult to break old patterns especially ones that have been ingrained in us for many years, but it can be done. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you have trouble giving up sugar. Did you know that studies show that sugar is just as addictive as cocaine… yep, that’s right! … Continue reading →

12 Days of Christmas DIY Hot Holiday Cheer Beverages

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Create your own holiday cheer and memories and splurge a little with these two hot holiday beverage favorites for our final and last post in the 12 Days of Christmas DIY series. They too make good holiday gifts. Enjoy a cup of holiday spirit while sipping on some homemade Hot Buttered Rum while putting together toys and wrapping gifts this Christmas Eve. DIY HOT BUTTERED RUM 1 cup butter 2 cups light brown sugar 2 teaspoons Nutmeg Vitality essential oil 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Vitality bark essential oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Apple cider- hot 1 shot of good quality rum OR… use 2 tsp rum extract for alcohol-free version Place apple cider in pot and heat on stove. Cream butter and sugar with electric mixer; add essential oils and vanilla extract and mix well. Use 1 heaping Tbsp mixture to 1 shot rum per 8 oz of hot apple cider. … Continue reading →

12 Days of Christmas DIY Hand, Body and Facial Scrubs

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DIY scrubs are a great natural, safe way to exfoliate your skin and they’re a match made in heaven when combined with genuine, premium-grade essential oils. They’re the feature of day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas DIY series! Quick and easy to make, they’re very inexpensive and versatile too. They’ll leave your skin feeling refreshed, moisturized and oh so soft! Depending on your skin type choose essential oils and/or carrier oils that best suit your needs with this simple DIY recipe. Keep your skin looking its best this winter and consider making up a couple of these for friends and family this holiday season. They make great last minute gifts! Pamper Me Scrub Use this for hand scrubs, facial scrubs or body scrubs… just adjust the quantity accordingly. If you find it too coarse for the face eliminate the brown sugar and replace it with more white sugar. … Continue reading →

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