Essential Oils For Summer Cooking

Here are a couple suggestions for essential oils that you can use this summer. I know summer is going fast but there is still time to make these yummy recipes and enjoy them at your next get together! 

Enjoy! Be safe and take in the little moments! :)

Summer Essential Oils

Floral: Geranium, Patchouli and Ylang Ylang

Citrus: Wild Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon.

Diffuser Blend Ideas: Bergamot and Wild Orange, Patchouli and Geranium, and Lemon, Grapefruit and Wild Orange.

Essential Oils For Summer Cooking

Basil, Cilantro, Coriander, Thyme, Rosemary, Marjoram, Oregano, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit and Wild Orange. Of course you will want to choose the essential oils that are indicated and safe for internal use. If the oil can be used for internal use, it will have a supplement fact on the side of the bottle.

Crisp Cucumber Salad

Oh my!! This is delicious!!

Ingredients:

2 cups finely chopped, seeded, peeled cucumber

1/2 cup finely chopped. seeded tomato

1/4 cup chopped red onion

2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped

1-2 drops Cilantro essential oil

1 garlic clove, minced or pressed

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

2-3 drops Lemon essential oil

2-3 drops Lime essential oil

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin or 1-2 drops of Cumin essential oil

1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

Tortilla chips

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients.
2. In another bowl, combine sour cream, Lemon and Lime essential oils, cumin, and seasoned salt.
3. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately with chips!

Refreshing Popsicles

You can be creative here!!  Change up your choice of juice, essential oils and fruit to create irresistible treats!

Ingredients:

1 popsicle tray with sticks or ice cube tray and toothpicks

1 can frozen juice concentrate (orange or other juice of choice)

1/2 can water

1 banana

2 ounces of plain Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1-2 drops of Wild Orange  or other citrus essential oil

Fresh fruit- optional (Makes it look pretty) :)

Directions:

Blend in blender and pour into tray. Add sticks or toothpicks. Drop in fresh fruit (optional) and freeze.

Fresh Fridge Tip

One day I was cleaning out my fridge and I had a thought of using essential oils to make it smell clean. So after I washed off the shelves, I added 3-4 drops of Lemon essential oil to a little glass jar and let it sit in my fridge. (Instead of that box of backing soda) :) It smelled amazing and so refreshing! Simple, easy and so uplifting!

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