Studies: Essential Oils for Menstrual Pain

These oils starred in three studies (in various combinations, diluted - see the links below) on aromatherapy massage for people with painful periods (dysmenorrhea). What works well for you? 

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Read more here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22435409
And here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23662151
And here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21949670

Spark Naturals Lemon Honey Tea

Lemon and honey in hot water is a classic natural remedy when you're feeling under the weather - I remember when I was introduced to it in France. I tried it the other day and added a drop of Shield blend - it tasted better in my opinion, and I loved the added essential oil boost to support my immune system! 

Spark Naturals Lemon Honey Tea
-boiled water
-juice of 1/2 a lemon
-honey, to taste
-1-2 drops Spark Naturals Shield Blend

Directions: Pour the water into a large mug and add the lemon juice. Stir to combine and add honey to taste. Add Shield blend and breathe in the steam (be careful not to breathe it if it's too hot!) while waiting for it to cool. Stir and drink up!

This works great with ginger tea as well!

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Dairy-Free Eggnog

Is it too early to start thinking about eggnog? I'm off dairy at the moment and was feeling sad that I'd miss out on this holiday season classic, so I decided to look for a coconut version! I'll be making this soon, for sure!

Dairy-Free Eggnog
-4 egg yolks
-2 1/4 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
-1 - 400mL can of full-fat coconut milk
-¼ cup coconut sugar
-2 tsp pure vanilla extract
-3/4 tsp nutmeg
-1 drop Spark Naturals Cinnamon Bark essential oil
-1 drop Spark Naturals Coriander essential oil
-1 pinch allspice

Mix together all ingredients EXCEPT egg yolks in a saucepan and bring to a simmer, then reduce to low heat. Very slowly, add a cup of the warm liquid to egg yolks in a separate bowl while whisking continuously. You want to avoid turning your eggnog into scrambled eggnog! After the cup of warm liquid is incorporated, transfer the mixture to the saucepan and warm the eggnog gently just to a simmer. Simmer for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve warm or chill as desired. Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top if you're feeling extra fancy!

(recipe adapted from Healthful Pursuit).

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Gluten-Free High-Protein Pumpkin Spice Waffles

I don't know about you, but once the season changes, all I can think about is pumpkin! 

I made gluten-free high-protein pumpkin spice waffles this weekend and was surprised at how good they were!

Gluten-free High-Protein Pumpkin Spice Waffles 
-1/4 c coconut flour
-1 scoop protein powder of choice
-1/4 tsp vanilla
-1/4 tsp baking powder
-1/4 tsp salt
-1/4 tsp baking soda
-1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
-3/4 c canned pumpkin
-4 T virgin coconut oil melted, then cooled slightly
-1 T crunchy almond butter
-1/4 c buttermilk
-5 eggs (preferably pasture-raised)
-1-2 drops Spark Naturals Shield essential oil - our Item of the Week! (or a mixture of Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Coriander, and/or Ginger essential oil)

Directions:
Preheat your waffle iron. Combine all dry ingredients with whisk. Combine all wet ingredients in a separate bowl, mixing thoroughly. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. If desired, you may add a bit more buttermilk if the batter is too dry, but it should be thick batter. Spoon it onto the waffle iron and cook per the manufacturer's instructions. Remove carefully as they have a higher tendency to crumble than glutinous waffles.

For an extra protein boost, serve with chopped toasted pecans and top with grass-fed butter (or coconut oil) and maple syrup, if desired.

TIP: if your protein powder is unsweetened, consider adding 1 tsp liquid Stevia extract or your sweetener of choice. I found it to be plenty sweet with the maple syrup and protein powder, so I didn't add any further sweetener.

Homemade Soap with Essential Oils

Do you love to make your own soaps? Spark Naturals essential oils are perfect for you to create great smelling soaps! Here is a simple way to make your own soaps if you have always wanted to try it!

Things You'll Need
1/4 cup water
Dried and pulverized herbs (optional)
Spark Naturals essential oil scents
Approximately two cups shredded Ivory soap
5-6 drops of your favorite essential oil
2 large mixing bowls
Wooden spoon
Glass plate
Soap making mold

Directions:
1-Take a handful of your crumbled herbs and place them in a mixing bowl. You can also choose to include just a single herb if you want a more concentrated scent. Some good herb choices include lavender and mint. Pour 1/4 cup boiling water over your herbs.

2-Add five or six drops of essential oil to your herb mixture. Again, the choices for the Spark Naturals essential oil would depend on your preference. Avoid mixing in too many types of oil scents so as not to end up with a strong, overpowering product.

3-Stir the mixture until the herbs and essential oils have been mixed evenly. In another mixing bowl, shred a bar of Ivory soap finely. Pour the boiling herbal water and oil mixture over the shredded Ivory soap, covering the soap shreds completely.

4-Take a wooden spoon and mix the herbal water and shredded Ivory, until the soap has melted completely. Make sure that the herb bits are evenly distributed in the soap mixture.

5-Wait around 15 to 20 minutes. The soap mixture should harden just enough for it to remain pliable, while being workable enough to press into molds without burning your skin.

6-Divide the mixture into smaller portions. You can either press the portions into the selected soap making mold, or just roll into balls. When the soap has hardened in the mold, gently remove.

To make prying the soap away from the mold easier, coat the mold with vegetable oil before pressing the soap mixture into it.

7-Let the finished soap dry for three to four days on a glass plate in an cool area of your home. After drying, enjoy your handmade soap!

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Energizing Body Oil

Energizing Body Oil: 


Ingredients:
2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil, 
3 drops Spark Naturals Tangerine Essential Oil 
3 drops Spark Naturals Geranium Essential Oil 
2 drops Spark Naturals Rosemary Essential Oil
2 drops Spark Naturals Coriander Essential Oil

Directions:
Gently blend and massage the oil into your skin once a
day as needed.

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DIY Dishwasher Detergent

Did you have a great weekend? Is your sink or dishwasher FULL of dirty dishes? Well, here is a great DIY dishwasher powder to help get those dishes clean!

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipe (Powder)
Ingredients
1 cup Baking Soda
1 cup Borax
20 drops Spark Naturals Lemon OR Clove essential oil (or use 10 drops of each)

Directions
Combine the baking soda and the borax in a plastic container. Stir in the essential oils.
Store, covered, in a cool dark place.

To use, add 2 to 4 tablespoons homemade dishwasher detergent to your dishwasher's soap compartment.

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Wart Care with Essential Oils

Warts... not a great conversation, but a real problem. We are asked this question all the time! Here is a great article.

For common, plantar, flat, and periungal warts Oregano is the most common and effective oil to use because of its natural antiviral properties. Frankincense has also been shown to be effective at treating warts.

Mix a blend of 1 drop of both Oregano and Frankincense. Oregano is a strong oil can can irritate softer skin, such as children’s skin. We recommend adding a carrier oil such as olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil etc to dilute the Oregano oil’s potency. You can mix these oils in a small bowl. Apply the mixture with a q-tip 2 – 3 times a day directly on the wart and surrounding area for 2 – 4 weeks or until wart goes away. We recommend continuing to apply the mixture 1 week after the wart is gone to avoid the wart coming back.

For Molluscum Warts apply Oregano topically to the bottom of feet 2 – 3 times per day. The skin on the bottom of the feet usually is not as sensitive to Oregano. We suggest using a carrier oil to dilute the Oregano oil for softer skin or young children. Consider adding lavender or melaleuca essential oil to the mixture and surrounding area as well.

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- See more at: http://www.essentialoilspedia.com/warts/#sthash.lvaqNa2A.dpuf

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Wrinkle Releaser Spray

If you are like me, you hate having to iron all of your shirts. Here is a simple way to release wrinkles.

Wrinkle Releaser Spray

Ingredients:
1 cup distilled or filtered water (find water purification systems here)
1 cup homemade vinegar laundry softener
(OR)
1 cup distilled or filtered water
1 cup white distilled vinegar
6-8 drops Spark Naturals essential oils

Directions:
Combine ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well to combine.

Note: I recommend using only colorless essential oils in this recipe so fabrics aren’t stained. Consider using essential oils like lavender, peppermint, clary sage, juniper, or rosemary for a pleasant, light scent on clothing.

1. Spray fabrics using a sweeping motion.*
2. Release wrinkles from clothing by smoothing and tugging fabric with your hands.
3. Hang clothing to dry.**

*Test wrinkle releaser on a small hidden area first for fabrics like silk or rayon that may water-spot.

**Avoid using too much homemade wrinkle releaser or fabrics will smell faintly like vinegar once dry. Experiment with different essential oils that will mask the vinegar, but will also be pleasing to your senses. My favorite is peppermint.

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Natural Toothbrush Cleaner

One thing that you use to clean, but rarely actually clean....your toothbrush! You stick it in your mouth to clean, and disinfect your mouth; want to kill the germs and other stuff that might be hanging out?

Fill a "shot glass" 1/2 - 3/4 of the glass full of water.
Add 7 drops of Spark Naturals Shield blend.
Use toothbrush to mix ingredients together.
Leave toothbrush in mixture overnight.
Re-make mixture every few days.

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3 Stress-busting Diffuser Blends

Are you down to the wire this Friday? Try one of these stress-busting diffuser blends:

#1:
•2 drops Spark Naturals Clary Sage Essential Oil
•1 drop Spark Naturals Roman Chamomile Essential Oil 
•1 drop Spark Naturals Lavender Essential Oil
•2 drops Spark Naturals Geranium Essential Oil

#2:
•3 drops Spark Naturals Frankincense Essential Oil
•1 drop Spark Naturals Bergamot Essential Oil
•1 drop Spark Naturals Lavender Essential Oil

#3:
•2 drops Spark Naturals Sandalwood Essential Oil
•1 drop Spark Naturals Vetiver Essential Oil
•2 drops Spark Naturals Grapefruit Essential Oil
•1 drop Spark Naturals Clary Sage Essential Oil

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Facial Skin Serum for Aging Skin

Happy DIY Friday! We love this DIY natural skincare recipe: Facial Skin Serum for Wiser Skin!

You will need:
•1oz glass dropper bottle
•1tsp Spark Naturals Clary Sage Essential Oil 
•1tsp Spark Naturals Geranium Essential Oil
•1tsp Spark Naturals Lavender Essential Oil
•1tsp Spark Naturals Rosemary Essential Oil
•1tsp Spark Naturals Frankincense Essential Oil

Combine all ingredients in the bottle and shake to combine. Place a few drops in palms and massage lightly into face and neck after cleansing and toning.

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DIY Bath Bombs

Do you love relaxing in the bath? Try these DIY Bath Bombs for a fun weekend project! 

DIY Bath Bombs 
You will need:
-8 oz baking soda
-4 oz citric acid
-4 oz non-gmo corn starch
-4 oz mineral salt
-3/4 T water
-2 1/2 T Spark Naturals Sweet Almond Oil
-2 tsp Spark Naturals Lavender essential oil

Whisk together all of the dry ingredients until they are clump-free and well-combined. Combine the liquid ingredients in a separate bowl and add a small amount at a time and mix into the dry ingredients. You may not need all of the liquid - the goal is to reach a consistency where you can just get it to clump when you squeeze it in your hand. Press into molds (you can also use measuring cups if you don't have) and set to dry. Allow to dry for 24 hours and then use or give away within 6 months.

Enjoy!

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Beauty Tip: Mascara & Lavender

FRIDAY BEAUTY TIP: Give your beauty routine an antimicrobial and fragrant facelift by adding a few drops of Spark Naturals Lavender essential oil to your tube of mascara. 

It is SO easy and immediately changes getting ready from a chore to an experience in aromatherapy! (Don't forget to choose non-toxic mascara!)

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Nighttime Relaxing Diffuser Blends

It's been a long week - put your feet up and relax tonight! Enjoy one of these relaxing diffuser blends (with blends) we've put together for you and remember - its almost the weekend!

1. Spicy Dream Blend: get into a routine of diffusing Spark Naturals Dream blend while you sleep! Simply add the blend to your diffuser per the manufacturer's instructions. If desired, add to the spicy aroma by adding Spark Naturals Clove essential oil:
-3 drops Spark Naturals Dream Blend
-2 drops Spark Naturals Clove essential oil

2. Nighttime Bliss Diffuser Blend: Spark Naturals' Bliss Blend is fantastic diffused alone, but you can also combine it with Clary Sage and Geranium essential oils at night!
-3 drops Spark Naturals Bliss Blend
-1 drop Spark Naturals Clary Sage essential oil
-1 drop Spark Naturals Geranium essential oil

3. Stressful Day Diffuser Blend: LXR is one of my favorite blends for supporting a healthy response to stressful days. I love to diffuse LXR with Bergamot essential oil which has uplifting properties. Some people find Bergamot to be energizing, but I diffuse it while I sleep combined with LXR or Zen and I haven't had any problems - I just love the scent!
-2 drops Spark Naturals Bergamot essential oil
-3 drops Spark Naturals LXR Anxiety Blend

What are your favorite nighttime diffuser blends?

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DIY Furniture Polish with EOs

Did you know that you can easily make your own furniture polish with essential oils? 

You will need: 
•1/2c distilled water 
•1/3c Spark Naturals Grape Seed Oil or Fractionated Coconut Oil 
•30 drops Spark Naturals Lemon essential oil
•8-10 drops Spark Naturals Wild Orange essential oil 
•PET plastic sprayer bottle (or glass container)

Mix all ingredients in sprayer bottle and shake to combine. Either spray on furniture and wipe with a microfiber cloth, or spray cloth and wipe. It smells lovely, to boot!

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Car Carpet Cleaner

Does your car have a stale smell in it? We've all been there (especially if you have kids!) and this car carpet cleaner with essential oils can make getting into your car a breath of fresh air!

Car Carpet Cleaner
-3/4 c baking soda
-1/4 c corn starch (non-gmo; can sub more baking soda)
-1/2 t grated unscented castile soap (optional)
-30 drops Spark Naturals Melaleuca essential oil
-15 drops Spark Naturals Eucalyptus essential oil
-5 drops Spark Naturals Sandalwood essential oil

Directions: Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Sprinkle powder on car carpets and use an old (clean) toothbrush to work mixture into any problem areas or stains. Allow to sit for 1 hour or overnight and vacuum up.

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DIY Gardener Hands Sugar Scrub

Hands can take a beating during the summer if you're a big gardener - soften things up with this DIY hand scrub!

DIY Gardener Hands Sugar Scrub
(makes enough for one use)
-1.5 t coconut oil (non-fractionated)
-1 t Spark Naturals Sweet Almond Oil
-2-3 drops Spark Naturals essential oil (try Geranium or Grapefruit)
-1.25 t raw sugar

Directions: Mix all ingredients well except the sugar; add sugar and stir just to combine. Transfer mixture to hands and work over them, concentrating on areas that are particularly rough. Allow scrub to sit for a minute or two, then rub the mixture off your hands and rinse with water (no soap!). Wipe dry with a towel and go hold someone's hand!

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Simple DIY Sink Cleaner

You use your sinks to clean your hands, food, cooking utensils, and more... but how often do you clean your sink? I recently cleaned the sink drain in a friend's rental apartment and we were all shocked and amazed how much better it looked afterwards! 

Try this simple DIY sink cleaner to get things back to being fresh & clean!
-1/2 c baking soda
-1/8 c vinegar
-5 drops Spark Naturals Melaleuca essential oil 
-3 drops Spark Naturals Bergamot essential oil
-3 drops Spark Naturals Lime essential oil

Combine baking soda and essential oils in sink; add vinegar and scrub thoroughly. Wash it down with hot water and you're done!

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Easy DIY Cutting Board Cleaner

Do you love using a wooden cutting board but worry about what germs are left behind? Here is a great way to really get your cutting board clean!
Ingredients:
Coarse Salt
Spark Naturals Lemon Essential Oil

Directions:
1. Sprinkle a layer of coarse salt, such as Kosher salt, over your wood cutting board.

2. Take your bottle of Spark Naturals Lemon Essential oil and sprinkle 15-20 drops around on the cutting board.

3. Use a scrub brush and a little elbow grease to scour the board for a few minutes. The acid in the lemon oil will disinfect the board and the abrasive action of the salt will get rid of any tiny food remnants or stains that still cling to the board. If you chop foods on both sides of the board, be sure to clean them both.

4. Thoroughly rinse the board with hot water.

5. Make sure the board dries in an upright position. Excess moisture can quickly turn your wooden chopping accessory into a bacteria cafeteria. Allowing the board to dry in a vertical position will ensure that moisture leaves the board.

Break out this cleaning method on your board about once a week. For everyday use, wash your board with a mild soap or a solution of one part vinegar and one part water. The vinegar will disinfect the board and remove any lingering odors from foods, such as the delicious, but potent onions and garlic.

To prolong the life of your cutting board, oil it every so often with beeswax, or walnut, almond, mineral oil. Constant cleaning will strip natural oils from the board, which can cause it to crack. So oil it up.

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Essential Oils for Motion Sickness

Do you suffer from motion sickness? Try this (before) you are traveling by boat, car, plane of train!


Here are the best oils to use.
•Peppermint Essential Oil
•Ginger Essential Oil
•Lavender Essential Oil
•Patchouli Essential Oil
Peppermint is the best oil when dealing with any kind of motion sickness for yourself.

Dilute, as required, massage 1-3 drops on the mastoids behind the ear, over the navel and on the wrists. Do this at least hourly.

You can also place a warm compress on your stomach after the oils are applied. Directly inhale the oils 4-6 times per hour or as needed. Place 1-4 drops on your tongue.
Remember to start at least several hours before you travel.

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10 Must-Try Diffuser Blends

10 Must-Try Essential Oil Recipes for your Diffuser

The following blends are meant to be used in a cold-air diffuser. The type of diffusers I use require a small amount of water to which the oils are added. I generally use 6-8 drops of oil per “batch.” If you don’t have one of the components, you can still try the recipe without it. Enjoy these and maybe share your favorites with us.

1. The Wake Up Blend
This is a much-loved combo, and for good reason! It’s perfect to increase alertness, or when you need a quick pick-me-up.
3 drops Wild Orange EO
3 drops Peppermint EO

2. Fresh and Clean
This blend is wonderful for creating a welcoming atmosphere in your home. It’s bright and fresh:
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Rosemary

3. Odor Eliminator
We are animal-people, and we’ve had our fair share of “incidences” in our house. Whenever this happens, I like to diffuse this blend. It freshens up the air in no time:
2 drops Lemon
1 drop Melaleuca
1 drop Lime
1 drop White Fir
1 drop of Cilantro

4. Seasonal Support
These three oils together are spectacular for helping to maintain clear breathing and a healthy immune response. I use this blend especially during the spring and summer months.
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Peppermint

5. Citrus Explosion
I love diffusing citrus blends when we have company coming over. It makes my house smell happy and clean.
1 drop Lemon
1 drop Lime
1 drop Wild Orange
1 drop Grapefruit
1 drop Bergamot

6. Take a Deep Breath Blend
I tend to be a very high-energy person. The good part of that? I get a lot done. The bad part? I have a hard time settling down sometimes…
I adore this blend for the evenings when I’m trying to slow my brain down, and I also like to diffuse it in the bedroom as I fall asleep:
1 drop Bergamot
1 drop Lavender
1 drop Patchouli
1 drop Ylang Ylang

7. Respiratory Blend
Use this blend to boost respiratory function–especially during cold and flu season.
1 drop Lemon
1 drop Lime
1 drop Peppermint
1 drop Rosemary
1 drop Eucalyptus

8. Flower Garden Blend
Want your home to smell like a flower garden in full bloom? Try this one:
2 drop Clary Sage
2 drop Geranium
2 drop Lavender
2 drop Roman Chamomile

9. The Man-Cave Blend
I think this combo smells very masculine and woodsy…
2 drops White Fir
2 drops Cypress
2 drops Wintergreen

10. Bug Repellent Blend
This combo isn’t one that I’d necessarily wear as perfume, but it contains a collection of oils that most creepy-crawlies dislike:
1 drop Lemongrass
1 drop Melaleuca
1 drop Thyme
1 drop Eucalyptus
1 drop Rosemary 

DIY Hard Water Cleaner

Do you have hard water spotting/stains/build-up on your showers, windows and faucets? 

Here is a natural way to help clean it off!

Instructions
1. Fill a spray bottle with 1 cup water and 15 drops of lemon essential oil. Gently swirl the bottle in a circular motion to mix the contents. Lemon oil is naturally acidic, and will cut through tough hard water grime.

2. Spray the mixture directly onto the hard water spot and let it sit for 30 seconds. Rub the surface clean with a cloth.

3. Continue rubbing and applying the mixture until you have removed the hard water spot. Wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

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Simple Calming Diffuser Blend

Today we are all about simple but AMAZING diffuser blend recipes. Give this simple calming diffuser blend a try during an afternoon nap or calming bath!

Simple Calming Diffuser Blend
-2 drops Spark Naturals Roman Chamomile essential oil
-3 drops Spark Naturals Lavender essential oil

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Citrus Bliss Diffuser Blend

Why not start today off with Bliss in the diffuser? One of my favorite ways to diffuse Bliss is with a citrus oil. It smells amazing!

Citrus Bliss Diffuser Blend
-3 drops Spark Naturals Bliss Calming Blend
-2 drops Spark Naturals Bergamot essential oil (or other citrus oil of choice)

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Roasted Artichokes with Lemon EO

Do you love artichokes? I do! Try this essential oil-boosted preparation recipe for roasted artichokes to up your kitchen game.

You will need:
-2 cloves of peeled garlic
-2 fresh artichokes
-4 T olive oil
-2-4 drops Spark Naturals Lemon Essential Oil
-heavy-duty aluminum foil

1. Preheat the oven to 450F.
2. Cut off the top third of each artichoke, trim the stem, and gently loosen the leaves.
3. If needed, use a knife to make a garlic clove-sized hole in the middle of the artichokes and place one clove of garlic in each.
4. Mix the olive oil and EO and drizzle half over the top of each artichoke (stick stem-side down in a bowl).
5. Wrap securely in heavy-duty foil and place stem-down in an oven-safe dish.
6. Roast for 45-55 minutes until tender and enjoy warm!

My favorite way to enjoy this recipe is dipped in grass-fed butter with Italian seasoning in it. Mm-mm!

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Tangerine Sugar Cookies

Welcome in autumn with these delicious sugar cookies with Spark Naturals Tangerine essential oil! Frost them together for some after-school fun.

TANGERINE SUGAR COOKIES
1 1/3 cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp + 1 tsp milk
1 tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
4 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
3 drops Spark Naturals Tangerine Essential Oil

Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs. Add milk and dry ingredients and then add 3 drops of tangerine essential oil and mix. Roll out with flour and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 350° F for 6-8 minutes.

FROSTING
2 1/2 tbsp butter
1 1/12 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tbsp milk
3/4 tsp vanilla

Mix all ingredients together and add food coloring for any occasion. ENJOY!

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Fiesta Lime Rice

Are you looking for a simple and easy lunch or dinner?

Featuring rice, black beans, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro and lime essential oil, every bite of this colorful side dish will feel like one big fiesta in your mouth! Use leftover rice and this side dish comes together in minutes.

Fiesta Lime Rice
-1 1/2 cups cooked long grain rice
-3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and heated
-3/4 cup cooked corn (heated)
-1 large tomato, diced
-1 large scallion, diced finely
-2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (to your liking)
-2 drops Spark Naturals Cilantro Essential Oil
-3 drops Spark Naturals Lime Essential Oil
-salt to taste

In a large bowl, combine hot rice, heated corn, heated beans, tomato, scallion, cilantro, lime & cilantro essential oil, and salt if needed. Toss and serve.

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