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Shaved Fennel Salad with Lemon Oil

For the Salad:

• 1 ½ Cup fennel bulb shaved thin
• 1 ½ Cup sour green apple shaved into thin batons
• 1 Cup baby arugula
• 1 TB fresh lemon zest
• 3-4 TB lemon oil (see recipe)
• 1 TB thyme, fresh and minced
• 1 TB red jalapeno seeded and finely minced
• 1 Tsp. sea salt, fine

Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Using a mandolin, slice the fennel bulb and apple into paper thin strips

To ensure the crispness of this salad, right before serving in medium mixing bowl toss all ingredients gently.

A great variation can be by omitting the apples and adding tangerine or Clementine slices.

For the Lemon Oil:

• 1/2 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 Cup Organic high quality Olive Oil
• 1 Clove Garlic, finely minced
• 1 Tsp. Sea Salt, Fine
• 2 TB Lemon Zest, Fine

In small mixing bowl, whisk all ingredients well. Or pour all ingredients into glass jar with sealable lid and shake well.

This will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator.

From: Chef Chad Sarno

Hormone-Balancing Nutritional Tea ( PMS BLUES)

When your emotions are down, savor a cup of this sweet, uplifting, aromatic herbal tea.
It's caffeine-free and easy to make, and you can buy ingredients in bulk at health food stores.

• 4 cups  water
• 1/2  teaspoon burdock root
• 1/2 teaspoon dandelion root
• 1 teaspoon basil herb
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon nettle leaf

Bring the water to a boil.  add the burdock and dandelion root, cover,a nd simmer for twenty minutes. Remove from heat and add th remaining herbs. Cover and let steep for ten minutes. Strain.
Drink 4 cups daily.
Source: Sex, Love & Health by Brigitte Mars

Winter Skin Care

A question I get asked often: What do I use on my skin in the Winter time? 

My favorite recipes for Regenerating Winter Skin Care

Rosa Skin Serum-Deluxe

• 30 ml rosa rubiginosa
• 3 drops rose bulgarian essential oil
• 3 drops neroli essential oil

For a daily rejuvenating skin care treatment, spritz clean skin with rosewater and massage a small amount of Rosa Skin Serum into wet skin.
** Rosa Rubiginosa ( rose hip seed oil) is a natural source of Trans-Retinoic acid, a derivative of Retinol (Vitamin A) which is an important component in maintaining healthy cells.  Used daily, rosa rubiginosa helps minimize fine lines and uneven pigmentation and promotes healthy skin.

For your Body moisturizer you can try this blend:

Balancing Synergy:

• 3 ml rose geranium essential oil
• 2 ml rosewood essential oil
• 5 ml bergamot essential oil
• 4 ml lavender essential oil

Combine as a synergy.
Add a few drops to bath or shower gel.
Add 20 drops of synergy oil to 30 ml carrier oil, like Jojoba oil or my favorite virgin organic coconut oil, and apply to skin.

You can get good quality essential oil from:

• Essential Botanicals: organic essential oils
• Living Libations: Nadine Artemis

Click here for more info

Hemp Butterscotch Balls

Absolutely decadent!

• 20 pitted honey dates
• 1 cup powdered cashews
• 2-3 tbsp coconut butter
• 1/2 cup hemp seeds
• Pinch or two of Celtic sea salt

Throw dates, vanilla and Celtic sea salt into food processor and mix thoroughly to a paste.  Blend in cashew powder.  Add liquefied coconut butter.  Roll into small 1 inch round balls and cover with hemp seeds. Place in the freezer until ready to serve.