Crostini (meaning "little crusts" in Italian) are an Italian appetizer consisting of small slices of grilled or toasted bread with toppings. The toppings can include a variety of different cheeses, meats, and vegetables. The fresher, the better. You can also make simple crostini with a brush of olive oil with herbs or a sauce.However, you make your crostini essential oils can add just that bit of flavorful difference that will make it memorable! What you will need: 1 French Baguette, cut into 1/4 inch rounds 4 Avocado, medium ripe peeled and pitted 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh finely chopped 2 ounces fresh goat cheese 1 scallion, fresh and finely chopped 1 garlic, fresh clove minced 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1/2...

Makes 6 large muffins Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon light coconut oil 2 cups zuchinni, 2 medium 2/3 cup pure maple syrup 1/3 cup raw honey Coconut oil, 2/3 cup 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons vanilla, pure extract 2 large eggs. beaten 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoons baking soda Citrus and spice blend 2-4 drops 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 6-muffin tin with light coconut oil, and set aside. Grate zucchini with the large holes side of a grater (2 cups); set aside. In a large bowl, blend together honey, maple syrup, oil with essential blend, vanilla, and eggs. In...

Pure essential oils have a wide range of therapeutic uses and benefits. With a little practice you’ll be able to incorporate essential oils into every aspect of your everyday healthy lifestyle.Including, all of your cooking and backing needs. By doing so, you’ll not only benefit from the healing properties of the oils to support your health and well-being, but also enjoy the flavorful difference cooking with essential oils can impart to all of your cuisine. Recipes for Culinary Wellness Oils & Blends Use these culinary wellness oils and blends for ALL of your cooking and baking needs. Essential Oils with GRAS Status for Your Culinary Cabinet All of these essential oils have GRAS status. That means they have been approved by...

The first recorded use of aromatic plants as food flavors was during the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE)The tradition and love for flavoring our foods has advanced with civilization. In accordance with this evolution of our human palate essential oils with GRAS status have been used by the food industry for many, many years as food flavoring agents. We are beginning to see the use of essential oils as food flavoring agents emerging in fine culinary institutes and restaurants. For those who love adding a unique element of spice and flavor to dishes that's never before been experienced essential oils can truly delight. Now you can make your own unique and exquisite creations to share with your family and friends. Aromatherapy...

Beat the heat this summer by selecting delectable and nutritious foods, spices, and aromas that cool you down. In my, Cool Off This Summer, blog series, I'll introduce you to the best aromas and flavors that will help you relax and cool down in the heat. +Plus 3 of my favorite recipes for chilled summer soups and herbal infused iced teas. 1. El Gazpacho Soup Try a chilled summer soup at lunch or before your main course at dinner to cool you off on a hot summer day. Gazpacho soup is typically made with tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper, onion and garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, and salt. However, I recommend substituting the vinegar with freshly squeezed lemon....