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Tasty Tuesday: Oregano

Tasty Tuesday is back ladies and gents! And this week we have some recipes you and your family are going to love! So get those digestive enzymes and ZenGest oil ready, because we are going to feast today!

Before we get started I just wanted to share with you this guideline that I follow which is from the Essential Living book. This is how I tend to monitor how much essential oils to mix in replacement of herbs. Keeping in mind that replacing oil for herb will not only increase the flavour of the recipe but also the health benefit! Win, win!

1/2 teaspoon dried herb = 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh herb = 2-3 toothpick swirls of essential oil.

1 teaspoon dried herb = 1 tablespoon fresh herb = 1 drop essential oil

Lets start today with something easy, a basic pasta sauce that we will spice up!

Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 large can tomato sauce
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 4 ounces Italian sausage
  • 4-6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 toothpick dip doTERRA basil essential oil
  • 1 toothpick dip doTERRA oregano essential oil
  • 1 drop doTERRA black pepper essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Cook onions until soft with minced garlic.
  2. Add sausage, cook until brown.
  3. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste and tomato sauce and stir in to mixture.
  5. Season with essential oils, you can add more to your taste preferences.
  6. Serve over fresh spaghetti.
  7. Enjoy!

Next up a really yummy minestrone soup, that is also super easy to make, because I am honestly a fan of super easy recipes (I mean who isn’t).

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound chicken sausage
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks of celery, diced
  • 28 oz can of tomatos, pureed
  • 2 cans tomato sauce (8oz)
  • 6 teaspoons beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 toothpick dip doTERRA basil essential oil
  • 1 toothpick dip doTERRA oregano essential oil
  • 1 toothpick dip doTERRA black pepper essential oil
  • 1 cup sea shell pasta

Instructions:

  1. Brown sausage, empty grease and add to large pot with all other ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce to simmer until vegetables are cooked.
  4. Continue cooking an additional 25-30 minutes or until pasta is done.
  5. Enjoy!

I have a few more great recipes to share, but I am going to save them until later this week.

So until tomorrow,

Kelsea

 

 

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Oil of the Week: Oregano

Good morning! This week we are going to talk about an oil that I feel is often the gateway oil to essential oil use. I can pretty much guarantee that all of you have used or at the very least heard of oregano oil. Growing up in my house this was the go to oil anytime someone even had a sniffle to help prevent colds from getting worse. Oregano has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. But oregano is SO MUCH MORE than that, it is also a powerful cleaner and a great oil for spicing up recipes. I cant wait to help you explore this oil this week!

Oregano is amazing because not only is it anti-viral, it is also anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, and is considered an immunostimulant. But aside from its powerful healing powers, oregano is also an amazing oil to cook with!

So lets check out doTERRA’s video about oregano!

Like mentioned in the video, oregano oil is VERY powerful so you do need to be cautious about how you use it especially because of how pure this oil is from doTERRA. But this oil is one of my favourites and actually lives in my kitchen because of all the fun things you can use it in cooking for!

Okay so what are some of the best uses for oregano oil you ask? I got you covered! Check out some of the uses below!

  • Oregano oil makes a powerful cleaner! Just add some drops to a spray bottle of water, and clean away!
  • Adding 1-2 drops to a veggie capsule can help to support healthy respiratory function. *
  • Taking 1 drop daily in a veggie capsule can help to support a healthy immune system. *
  • Great for cooking!
  • Oregano helps to support healthy digestion. *
  • Acts as a purifying oil when diffused – caution should be taken and only a maximum of 1-2 drops used.

So who is excited to learn about this powerful oil?

Until tomorrow,

Kelsea

 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease.

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Tea Tree Recap

Well that is all for tea tree for now! What recipes did you make? What were some of your favourite uses for tea tree?

Like I said this oil is very versatile and has lots of great properties especially for immune support and for antibacterial purposes.

Be sure to comment below some of your favourite uses for tea tree.

See you tomorrow,

Kelsea

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SpOIL Yourself Saturday: Tea Tree

Tea Tree is an oil that you either love the smell of or hate it I find. You have probably already figured out by this point in the week if you love it or not. But I tend to find that men really like the smell of tea tree, so this week guys, we have some recipes specifically for you! Now ladies don’t stop reading, because I still have some recipes that you will enjoy including a diaper rash cream and an eczema cream!

Okay so guys you are up first! I have a shaving cream recipe and an earthy smelling aftershave that you are sure to love with its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties!

Shaving Cream

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup shea butter
  • 2/3 cup cocoa butter
  • 1/4 cup doTERRA fractionated coconut oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA sandalwood oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA peppermint oil

Instructions:

  1. Place shea and cocoa butter in a double boiler to melt.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Mix in doTERRA fractionated coconut oil and essential oils.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Let cool slightly.
  6. Whip with a hand mixer to get a nice fluffy texture.
  7. Use as normal shaving cream.

Earthy Smelling Aftershave

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup witch hazel
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 10 drops doTERRA sandalwood oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA peppermint oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA rosemary oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • Glass bottle

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients together in glass bottle.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Pat onto skin after shaving.

Next up we have one that is good for the babies! But I won’t lie this works really well in the summer for any chafing!

Diaper Rash Relief Spray

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup doTERRA fractionated coconut oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA frankincense oil
  • Glass spray bottle

Instructions:

  1. In small glass spray bottle, mix all ingredients together.
  2. Spray directly onto rash area.
  3. Reapply as needed.

Finally we have a recipe that I am sure everyone can use. You can make this as either a spray or a roller bottle, whatever you prefer! Personally I like the roller bottle because I find it easier to transport.

Dermatitis and Eczema Spray or Roller Bottle

Ingredients:

  • 10 drops doTERRA frankincense oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA helichrysum oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA lemongrass oil
  • 4 drops doTERRA juniper berry oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA geranium oil
  • 50 drops doTERRA fractionated coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Add ingredients to spray or roller bottle.
  2. Shake well to mix.
  3. Apply as needed.

What did you think of todays post? Be sure to let me know in the comments!

Kelsea