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Lemon Basil Pesto & Raw Zucchini Pasta

By Lena / June 15, 2009 /

3-4 servings 2 cups packed fresh basil 2 cloves of garlic 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼- ½ cup raw pine nuts 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon zest 2 heaping tablespoons nutritional yeast ¾-1 teaspoons sea salt 4 medium zucchini either sun-dried tomatoes or grape tomatoes In a…

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Headache Oil or Salve

By Lena / May 4, 2009 /

Salve 2 T Beeswax 2 T Coconut Oil Essential Oils (lavender oil, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, and rosemary oil) Melt beeswax and coconut oil together on medium in a saucepan. Add about 5 drops of each essential oil. Mix and pour into altoid tins, or small jars. Let cool. To use, just take some out…

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Goat Milk Soap

By Lena / May 2, 2009 /

Rhonda’s Goat Milk Soap Recipe! Hello! Here is a great recipe for goat milk soap…works every time! 42 oz olive oil 28 oz coconut oil 18 oz palm oil 12.7 oz Red Devil Lye 33 oz goat milk (or buttermilk can be used too ) 1 cup ground oatmeal 4 Tbsp. raw honey fats and…

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Oatmeal Complexion Soap

By Lena / May 2, 2009 /

24 ounces olive oil 24 ounces coconut oil 38 ounces vegetable shortening 12 ounces sodium hydroxide (lye) 32 ounces fresh water 8 ounces powdered oatmeal (whirl it in a blender) temps between 95 and 100 Found on soapnuts.com. Haven’t tried this yet.

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Roasted Beets with Curry Dressing

By Lena / April 11, 2009 /

by Toni Fiori Beets 6 medium beets Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Scrub, trim, and wrap beets individually in foil. Place the wrapped beets in a shallow pan and roast until tender, about 30-45 minutes depending upon the size of your beets. To test doneness, a sharp kitchen paring knife should pierce through the…

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Roasted Cauliflower and Butternut Squash

By Lena / April 11, 2009 /

by Toni Fiori, DeliciousTV.com 1 head cauliflower, broken or cut into florets 1 butternut squash, peeled, innards removed, cut into 2″ pieces 6-10 whole garlic cloves, with peel on (remove any loose papery skin) 1-2 shallots, quartered 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil Salt and Pepper 1/4 to 1/2 c. toasted pine nuts 3-4 sprigs…

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Minty Tomato-Fennel Salad

By Lena / March 22, 2009 /

By Delicious TV, Toni Fiori Fennel (sliced thin and chop, remove core) 1lb of cherry tomatoes (halved) 1/2 red onion, chopped 3/4 cup mint kalamata olives (few) Vinaigrette Juice of one lemon 4 Tablespoons of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Toss in a bowl. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.

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Vegetable Garden Chowder

By Lena / March 15, 2009 /

1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoon butter 1 cup each diced potato, celery, cauliflower, carrot and broccoli 3 cups water 3 chicken bouillon cubes (or just 3 cups of chicken broth to replace water and bouillon) 1 teaspoon salt 3-5 garlic cloves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup flour or arrowroot powder 1 can of light…

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Poo-free Shampoo & Conditioner

By Lena / March 14, 2009 /

I’ve been doing these for about a year and really like them. My hair feels so much better from not being stripped by normal shampoo, that I don’t actually use the conditioner any more. Stays cleaner longer, cheap as hell, and good for the environment. I keep a gallon or two made at a time…

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Homemade Deodorant

By Lena / March 14, 2009 /

2 tablespoons Coconut oil 2 tablespoons baking soda 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch Combine equal portions of baking soda & arrowroot powder. Slowly add coconut oil and work it in with a spoon until it maintains the substance you desire. It should be about the same texture as the store bought kind. You can…

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