Category: Natural Recipes

Guest Blogger: Homemade Beauty with Victoria

Today’s post is by the very natural and knowledgeable Victoria of  Homemade Beauty Blog. Make sure you check out her blog to see many more recipes and reviews of natural beauty products. Enjoy!

Can You Eat Your Deodorant?

I swear I can eat my deodorant, but can you eat yours? Yes, it may not be too tasty, but at least I can be sure that I won’t be sent directly to the hospital with chemical poisoning, which I can’t say about commercial deodorants that often contain ingredients that sound like a science project.

Most over-the-counter deodorants and antiperspirants contain a cocktail of chemical ingredients, like parabens, propylene glycol, TEA, DEA, fragrances, and other toxic chemicals, which are potentially harmful not only to your skin but to your general health. While deodorant works to remove a bad smell, antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores with powerful astringents. This effect is based on the presence of zinc salts and aluminum, which can obviously be dangerous when blocking the sweat glands. After all, sweat has an important function of excreting toxins, and blocked glands obviously cannot release them. In addition, blocking sweat glands will also cause your body to overheat.

Since deodorant antiperspirants are applied to areas that are subject to frequent shaving, they absorb into the skin much faster than other products. Hence, this has a strong effect on the body as a whole. The skin – our largest organ – works to absorb any ingredients that are applied topically. Still, there is no reason to worry that you have to stink to stay healthy since there are some powerful natural alternatives!

What are the alternatives to commercial deodorant?

I was recently excited to find out that there are many inexpensive but highly effective methods to make you smell like a beautiful human being. Here they are:

  • Tea tree essential oil has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties so that it works well as a natural deodorant. It neutralizes odor while also inhibiting odor causing bacteria. I first tried this by applying a few drops of the essential oil on my underarms, and it kept me fresh for almost the entire day.
  • Another great alternative is baking soda. It works wonders because it neutralizes the odor of sweat. I just sprinkle a light covering of baking soda on a damp washcloth or my palms, and pat on without rinsing it off.
  • The other thing that I recently discovered is that you can use coconut oil directly under your arms as a deodorant. It attacks the bacteria found in sweats that causes odors. I also apply this to my underarms and don’t rinse off.

I was using the methods mentioned above with a great success for about six months. However, I am interested in making homemade beauty products so I decided to make something more similar to conventional stick deodorant. I also wanted something that smelled heavenly. So I started to experiment, and my experiments led to the following recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon beeswax
  • 2 teaspoons coconut butter
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch: In this recipe, cornstarch works as a thickener, and it will also soften the skin. You can substitute potato starch, but in this case, it will only work as a thickener.
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 5 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 10 drops lavender essential oil

Melt beeswax and coconut butter in a double boiler. When they melt, add cornstarch and baking soda. Remove from heat. The medley should form a thick paste so that you can add the essential oils. Transfer this mixture to a jar or special container to create a deodorant stick.

If you want liquid deodorant, you can use the following formula:

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon shea butter (You can substitute any other butter coconut, cocoa etc.)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 5 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 10 drops lavender essential oil

Follow the steps mentioned above, and pour into a container for a deodorant roll-on.

I have to say that I love this deodorant, and I encourage you to try it! It has my favorite scent of lavender (you can include your own favorite essential oil in the deodorant) and I am free from unpleasant odor all day long.

I have a long list of my favorite recipes, and this recipe was proudly included on my list amongst other beauty recipes. I also compiled all of my best recipes and tips in my Natural Skin Care Handbook e-book. This guide includes a number of homemade remedies and tricks and was written especially for those who want to give up on commercial products and start to naturally care for their skin without the use of chemicals. All of the information about the Natural Skin Care Handbook can be found here.

So getting back to deodorant, have you ever tried to make your own homemade deodorant, or maybe you already have your own perfect formula?

Victoria Lewy loves to experiment with different natural homemade beauty recipes. Her passion has inspired her to share and discuss them with others at her Homemade Beauty Blog: MyHomemadeBeauty.com.

13 Comments by All Natural Annie on August 20, 2010
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Yams with Ginger & Cinnamon

How timely – just came across this recipe!

Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

6 cups yams, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ medium onion, cut in half and sliced thin
4 medium cloves garlic, chopped
1-½ TBS finely minced fresh ginger
½ tsp cinnamon
½ TBS honey
1 TBS + 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
salt and white pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Slice onions and chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to enhance their health-promoting properties.
  2. Cut yams into 1″ cubes.
  3. Heat 1 TBS broth in a 12-inch or larger stainless steel skillet.
  4. Sauté onion over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add garlic and ginger and continue to sauté for another minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Add yams, cinnamon, honey, and 1 cup broth.
  7. Mix and simmer over low heat covered for about 15 minutes, or until yams are tender.
  8. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Enjoy!

Serves 4

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7 Comments by All Natural Annie on August 13, 2010
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Own a Ice Cream Machine?

I don’t, but I wished I did when I saw this recipe from Nora Pouillon, owner of Restaurant Nora (America’s first certified organic restaurant located in Washington, DC). I love ginger so I think this sounds so delish!

Ginger Ice Cream

Serves 8
Ingredients:

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3 inch piece of ginger
3 egg yolks
3 cups heavy cream
mint or lemon balm, for garnish

Preparation:

  1. Pour the sugar into a small saucepan, add the water, and stir to dissolve. Boil the sugar and water for about 10 minutes or until it registers 220°F on a candy thermometer. Set aside. Do not touch or stir the sugar while it is boiling or sugar crystals may form and crystallize the syrup.
  2. Grate or shred the ginger by hand or in a mini chopper. Put it in a double layer of cheesecloth and squeeze the ginger to make 1 tablespoon or more of juice.
  3. Whip the egg yolks in an electric mixer or by hand with a balloon whip until lemon yellow and fluffy, about 5 minutes. While the mixer is running, carefully pour the hot sugar syrup along the side of the bowl, avoiding the beaters, which will splatter the syrup. Whip for about 1 minute. Reduce the mixer speed to slow and add the cream and the ginger juice and beat until combined. Refrigerate the ice cream base until cool.
  4. Pour this ginger custard into an ice cream machine and follow manufacturer’s directions for freezing.

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7 Comments by All Natural Annie on July 28, 2010
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Homemade Gazpacho

We had a really fun dinner the other night – not only was this gazpacho homemade, but all of the ingredients were from the weekly farmstand near our place. Gazpacho already tastes super healthy and refreshing, but the extra freshness of the vegetables made it that much better. All the ingredients cost $8 and it made enough for 1 dinner and 2 lunches for 2!

The gazpacho turned out so delicious! My husband paired it with an incredible grilled cheese that consisted of sharp cheddar cheese, sauteed onions and peppers on whole wheat bread grilled with olive oil and sea salt. It was perfection.

Ingredients:

1/2 sweet white onion
1 1/2 firm cucumbers
2 small sweet green peppers
6 medium to large tomatoes
2 large garlic cloves
juice of 1 large lemon
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 small piece fresh jalapeno, seeded
1 tablespoon sea salt
fresh cracked pepper to taste
*save a bit of tomato, cucumber & green pepper to add on top

Relish:

A few pieces of tomato, cucumber & green pepper slivered/chopped
juice of half of a lemon
fresh cracked black pepper

How to:

  1. Chop tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onion into chunks (garlic & jalapeno can be cut in half or even left whole)
  2. Combine all fresh ingredients in a blender or food processor adding olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and seasonings as it blends (We had to do it in 2 parts because our blender did not fit all of the ingredients)
  3. Puree until smooth (it will most likely turn a light pinkish color)
  4. Transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer
  5. Meanwhile prepare relish
  6. Serve with relish & fresh lemon juice (we also had some fresh chives on hand, which were a nice addition)
  7. Enjoy!
12 Comments by All Natural Annie on July 27, 2010
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Mushroom, Spinach & Scallion Tart

I just found this recipe that looks so delicious! I’m definitely adding it to the long list of things I need to try making…

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12 Comments by All Natural Annie on July 22, 2010
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Capellini with White Beans, Spinach, Garlic & Oil

I had a such lovely surprise when I got home last night and was perusing the fridge for dinner ingredients – leftovers that were the perfect amount for another dinner for two! I completely forgot about them. I paired the above with a salad with a homemade garlic vinaigrette I made and it was a perfect quick and healthy meal.

I make this dinner recipe so often, especially when I’m low on ingredients and/or time.

Recipe:

  1. Saute fresh or frozen spinach in olive oil and garlic (I use a lot of garlic – usually about 4 cloves at least)
  2. Once spinach is tender/defrosted, I add a can of cannelini beans
  3. Meanwhile, have the pasta cooking so you can add it a minute or two after you add the beans (I usually use capellini)
  4. I like to add some flavor to this with a sprinkling of  the following: sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, & red pepper flakes (I add the salt to the spinach and the rest towards the end)
  5. Enjoy!
11 Comments by All Natural Annie on July 21, 2010
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Sauteed Endives

If you haven’t tried this yet, you have to put it on your to-make list – sauteed endives!

Simply saute the endive leaves for about 3 minutes (they’re pretty delicate) in olive oil and a touch of organic butter. Then sprinkle with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper… DELICIOUS!

4 Comments by All Natural Annie on July 19, 2010
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And Happy Weekend!

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A healthier twist on a bloody mary…
Ingredients:

  • 50ml organic/good quality vodka
  • A celery stick
  • A few green olives
  • A hot pepper of choice (if you love spicy things like I do)
  • Black pepper

For the “gazpacho” mix:

  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1 raw red pepper diced
  • 3 slices of cucumber dice
  • 1/2 clove garlic diced
  • a dash or 2 of Tabasco sauce
  • 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
  • a splash of lemon juice
  • Pinch of sea salt to taste
  • 50ml chilled water

How to:

  1. Blend the gazpacho ingredients in a blender or food processor
  2. Add the gazpacho mix to the vodka in a highball glass with a generous handful of ice cubes
  3. Garnish with the celery, olives, hot pepper and a grind of black pepper

In ode to seeing the friend behind the other hand in this picture this weekend (can’t wait!!), I wanted to post a “healthy” and all natural (of course) bloody mary recipe. This is my twist on a Men’s Health Recipe I found (I switched out the gin for vodka and added some more tasty and healthy ingredients)

Enjoy your weekend!

4 Comments by All Natural Annie on July 16, 2010
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Homemade Toner

This is my latest cosmetic creation – a toner of just 4 natural ingredients. I was inspired by a toner I saw in Kiehl’s a few months ago. Not to knock Kiehl’s, but it was very pricey and had a lot of questionable ingredients so I didn’t want to buy it.  I figured why not try to make my own version? So I did.. I decided that witch hazel (a great natural astringent) would be the base and then I added some dried burduck root (a blood purifier), chamomile flowers (calming & anti-inflammatory), and hibiscus flowers (high in Vitamin C & naturally provide the pink tint).

I gave my mom a sample of it recently and when she was starting to get low, she said she needed a replacement asap!  She had noticed such a difference in her skin since she started using it. I couldn’t be happier. I’m already thinking of some other blends that I’m going to try making, but for now I’m really loving this one.

12 Comments by All Natural Annie on July 11, 2010
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A Delicious Dinner

Dinner last night:

The menu:

  • Tilapia with capers, onions, olive oil, chili pepper, white wine, sea salt, & cracked black pepper
  • Stir fried broccoli with olive oil & lemon
  • Quinoa with black bean & corn salad mixed in

I’m very fortunate to have a husband that it such a good cook – it was so delicious!


14 Comments by All Natural Annie on June 11, 2010
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PB of the Natural Sort

To answer a reader’s recent question, I wanted to share some of my favorites in the natural peanut butter department.

My first pick would have to be Smucker’s, which was a staple in my house growing up. I always have opted for chunky over smooth, but that’s just my personal preference. As with all natural peanut butters, oil separation is normal and some stirring is required to blend the peanut butter to its ideal consistency.

These days, our new peanut butter brand of choice is Trader Joe’s. We enjoy it just as much if not more than Smucker’s AND it’s only $1.99! You can’t beat that, literally. I have yet to find an all natural peanut butter with a lower price tag.

If you’re looking for a natural peanut butter choice mainly for dessert purposes then I would strongly suggest trying  Peanut Butter & Co. They have some really decadent options like Dark Chocolate Dreams, White Chocolate Wonderful and The Bee’s Knees (yep, it’s pb + honey). These are ideal for adding to an ice cream sundaes, milkshakes (see recipe below) or just having on their own as a sweet and protein-rich treat!

A frequent reader, “All Natural Andy”, requested a sweet culinary delight that included the following: (a) natural peanut butter; (b) natural chocolate; and, (c) vanilla ice cream.

Here it is…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Milkshake (Serves 1):

  • 1 cup organic milk
  • 2 large scoops of all natural vanilla ice cream like Häagen-Dazs® (one of the richer natural options) or Ben & Jerry’s
  • 2 tablespoons of all natural creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons all natural chocolate syrup like AH!LASKA Organic Chocolate Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
  • Blend it up
  • Enjoy!

8 Comments by All Natural Annie on June 4, 2010
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Super Veggie Quiche

I recently posted my friend’s delicious recipe for a crustless vegetable quiche. This was the first time I made a quiche so I was a little nervous, but it was really easy and so, so tasty. Nicole, I hope I made you proud!

The cheese: Havarti Dill

(Anyone who knows me well knows I’m not huge on cheese so if I’m taking a picture of a hunk of cheese, it’s because it was THAT good!)

So excited to have this for lunch today and dinner again tonight!

8 Comments by All Natural Annie on May 27, 2010
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Chickpea Salad

When I was a kid, I discovered this delicious salad at a diner on Long Island.  A couple of years ago, when I was no longer frequenting the diner, I attempted recreating this delightful little side dish. I’m happy to say it really does taste like the one I always loved…

So simple – just mix:

  • 1 can of chickpeas/garbanzo beans (drained)
  • a handful of chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 slices of chopped raw onion
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • sea salt & black pepper to taste

After mixing & tasting, add a dash more olive oil/vinegar if needed  (I always eyeball the oil & vinegar amounts then adjust after tasting)

6 Comments by All Natural Annie on May 25, 2010
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Got Greens?

Last night, I was really feeling like I needed more greens in my life so I whipped up this supremely green and delicious stir fry.

I simply sauteed the following nutritious ingredients at medium heat for about 15 minutes (or until veggies are as tender as desired):

  • kale (a whole bunch)
  • broccoli (3 crowns)
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper
  • 1 bunch of scallions (6 scallions total)
  • 1 jumbo sized clove of garlic
  • approximately 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (if you like spice)

6 Comments by All Natural Annie on May 17, 2010
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Healthy Italian Wedding Soup

Healthy Italian Wedding Soup

Here is a healthy twist on a classic from Dr. Walter Crinnion, author of Clean, Green & Lean: Get Rid of the Toxins That Make You Fat

Recipe:
(Serves 4)

  • ½ package lean ground turkey
  • 4 Jennie-O Italian Turkey Sausage links, sliced
  • Spike seasoning to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 package gluten-free pasta spirals
  • 8 cups water
  • 32 ounces organic vegetable broth
  • 1 14½-ounce can organic tomatoes
  • 3 cups organic frozen spinach
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

How to: In a large sauté pan, brown the turkey. Season with the Spike, drain, and set aside. Place the sausage in a sauté pan, season with the Spike, and brown. Add the sea salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside. In a large soup pot, heat the water and the broth, tomatoes, and spinach. Add the turkey, sausage, and onion powder, and stir until a low boil is attained. Reduce the heat simmer and stir in the pasta. Cover, simmer for about 30 minutes, and serve.

(Reprinted by permission of the publisher, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., from Clean, Green & Lean, by Walter Crinnion. Copyright © 2010 by Walter Crinnion.)

Author Bio
Dr. Walter Crinnion is one of America’s foremost authorities on environmental medicine. A naturopathic physician, he is the director of the Environmental Medicine Center of Excellence at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Arizona and chair of the Environmental Medicine Department. He is a close colleague of Dr. Peter D’Adamo, author of the monumental bestseller Eat Right 4 Your Type.

For more information, visit www.crinnionmedical.com.

2 Comments by All Natural Annie on May 10, 2010
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Vegetable Quiche

This is the most delicious and healthiest (no crust) quiche I’ve ever had! I didn’t even notice it didn’t have a crust until the cook (my best friend) pointed it out and as she noted, this is so perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Nicole, thank you for letting me devour about half of the entire quiche in a day! I hope this will be on the menu every time we visit!

Recipe:

  • Saute 3 cups of fresh spinach, 2 cups chopped broccoli, 1 package of mushrooms and 1 chopped onion for approx 15 minutes
  • Mix together 4 eggs, 1 cup of  milk and 1 cup of shredded cheese (my friend used low fat havarti dill)
  • Pour the veggies into a 13″ pie dish and cover with egg, cheese and milk mixture
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes
  • Enjoy!

Recipe & Photo Courtesy of STYLE AND CHARM

2 Comments by All Natural Annie on May 9, 2010
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Bye Bye Cellulite!

Well, maybe not entirely, but even a little bit of loss in this department is surely welcomed by all. The undesired dimpling of the skin known as cellulite is experienced by women of all ages, weights and body types (so try to take some solace in knowing most women have to deal with this super common occurrence). There are a ton of products and gimmicks out there that I wouldn’t waste my money on, but there’s one thing I would highly suggest trying — Before you throw out the grinds from your morning java, consider using them for a very wallet savvy yet effective cellulite treatment. Using coffee as a topical exfoliant has been known to help break up fatty deposits that may cause cellulite (exciting!). Plus, coffee is full of antioxidants so it’s great for your skin in general.

You simply want to rub the moist grinds on the trouble spots (this should be done over an old towel or anything else you don’t mind dirtying because you definitely do not want those grinds clogging up your drain). Then just shower/bathe after a minute or two of exfoliating. A little messy, but pretty simple.

You can also add some fresh, dry coffee grinds to your body lotion (about a teaspoon for a 12 ounce lotion) and apply daily to those trouble areas (best to do this one at night because it can be a bit messy). If you keep up with this natural treatment you’ll likely see some perkier, smoother skin just in time for summer!

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3 Comments by All Natural Annie on May 4, 2010
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Quick Detox Tea

Homemade Ginger Tea:

  1. Peel a one-inch piece of fresh ginger
  2. Place ginger in freshly boiled water
  3. Steep for five minutes
  4. Add some fresh lemon juice (optional)
  5. Enjoy!

This is a great tea to reduce water retention, increase metabolism and support the immune system.

4 Comments by All Natural Annie on April 29, 2010
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A Tasty & Nutritious Snack

I have a new favorite snack that is so easy, tasty and healthy.  A friend gave me the idea for this a while ago (Thanks, Dana!).

Recipe:

  • 1 bag organic plain popcorn  (An option: Newman’s Own Organics — go for the no salt, no butter variety)
  • a really good drizzling of extra virgin olive oil (probably 1 tbs total)
  • 1 – 2 tbs of Brewer’s Yeast Powder *not the flakes (Easily found at your local healthfood store. One option: NOW Foods)
  • sea salt to taste
  • mix it all up
  • Enjoy!

So it’s a combination of fiber + good fat + B-complex vitamins. The Brewer’s Yeast actually makes the popcorn taste a bit cheesy and I’ve found this is my favorite way to take it (much better than adding it to water or juice). I made this last night and I literally could not stop eating it. I love when something so nutritious is also so delicious!

No Comments by All Natural Annie on April 16, 2010
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Homemade Makeup!

So I tried the recipe for “recycled blush“ that I mentioned in a previous post… turns out that I definitely made some makeup, but I would not categorize it as blush. I would say that depending on the ratio of cinnamon to powdered sugar — the concoction results in a bronzer or a powdered foundation. It is definitely really simple to make (cinnamon + powdered sugar + lavender essential oil) and is really easy on the wallet. For me, it went on as a very even, light layer, which was pleasantly surprising. The most interesting or fun part of this homemade makeup was the cinnamon-lavender aroma that was with me all day long. I enjoyed it, but I’m sure not everyone would.. either way, I think it’s worth a try!

No Comments by All Natural Annie on April 14, 2010
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Flaxseed Falafel Sandwich

This sounds so delicious!!

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Simple Recipe with Artichoke Hearts & Pepperoncini

I love recipes that are 2 things – simple & delicious! But then again, who doesn’t?! Here’s a recipe that I make very frequently. Feel free to add or take away different vegetables, maybe add some chicken, or whatever fits your hunger and taste buds!

Ingredients:

  • 2 servings of pasta (my favorite for this is capellini)
  • 10-12 marinated artichoke hearts
  • 4-6 pepperoncini (pictured below – this is one of my hands down favorite ingredients! Warning: they are a bit spicy)
  • 2 large cloves of garlic
  • a green veggie (I would highly suggest a crown of broccoli chopped into small pieces, but you could also throw in a couple handfuls of baby spinach)
  • olive oil
  • sea salt & black pepper to taste
  • optional: a dash of cayenne powder or hot pepper flakes if you like it spicy

Directions:

  1. Cook the pasta
  2. Meanwhile, combine garlic, enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan, and veggies
  3. Add salt & pepper as desired
  4. Saute at a medium heat until broccoli is tender
  5. If pasta is not ready yet, turn down to a low heat and cover while you wait
  6. Add pasta and a tablespoon or so more olive oil
  7. Spice it up with cayenne/hot pepper flakes
  8. Enjoy!

Serves 2

pepperoncini = delicious!

This post is dedicated to my college roommate who continues to eat a can of chickpeas as the central part of her dinner like the “old” days.  However, I do give her credit for roasting them now ;) Here’s an easy recipe for you that I know you’ll like!

4 Comments by All Natural Annie on March 16, 2010
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Artichokes – How to Cook Them!

Here are several suggestions for how to cook a whole artichoke (just go to Basic Preparation under Recipes & Such - there’s even a video!)

I usually opt for steaming, using a steamer set like the one pictured below, and I let it cook for at least 45 minutes or until the leaves pull off easily.

So basically, I..

1. Rinse the artichoke under hot water

2. Fill the bottom pot with about 2 inches of water

3. Place the artichoke in the top part

4. Cover and let cook at a medium-high heat for about 40 minutes (or honestly, I don’t time it at all and I just see when the leaves pull off easily)

5. Remove it and let cool for a couple minutes

6. Eat every delicious leaf down the heart, at which point I remove the fuzzy bits and cut off the stem right at the base of the artichoke

*Sometimes I dip the leaves into a little bit of organic butter. Otherwise, you could use another dip of choice or no dip at all!

If you do not own pots like the ones below, you can also simply boil the artichoke (submerge it in cool water with a dash of sea salt, cover, and let it boil until leaves pull off easily). Hope that’s helpful!

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No Comments by All Natural Annie on March 16, 2010
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Mixin' It Up

For anyone who is into aromatherapy, here are some pretty simple and therapeutic aromatherapy mixtures from Tisserand. Each mix is geared towards a particular situation/ailment ranging from travel to dry skin!

No Comments by All Natural Annie on February 24, 2010
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Homemade Blush & More

I just came across this article – Go Green With These Natural Beauty Supplies. I have never seen #2 (Recycled Blush) and #4 (Sunflower Shaving Cream) before! Can you really make blush from cinnamon, powdered sugar and essential oil!? I’m going to have to test this out…

No Comments by All Natural Annie on February 4, 2010
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Natural Beauty Recipes

Here are some great recipes for spa-like beauty treatments that can easily be made at home: OLE HENRIKSEN’S BEAUTY RECIPES

No Comments by All Natural Annie on December 7, 2009
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After-Sun Spritz

Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces chilled peppermint tea
  • 2 tablespoons aloe juice
  • 18 drops lavender essential oil

Combine ingredients in a spray bottle, shake lightly (before each use), and mist away!

Keep the bottle in the refrigerator for greater relief.

No Comments by All Natural Annie on June 29, 2009
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How to make old fashioned bubble bath

In a container, mix:

  • 1/2 cup of mild, all natural liquid hand soap or shower gel
  • 1 tbs of honey or sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbs almond or jojoba oil *optional (Good for dry skin)

Pour the mixture into the bath as the water is running. Enjoy your homemade bubble bath!

1 Comment by All Natural Annie on June 5, 2009
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Yummy Granola Bar Recipe

My sister recently passed along this yummy, all natural granola bar recipe from the Food Network. She says that any combination of fruit is good, but she especially likes coconut and banana (chips) or cherrys and raisins. Enjoy!

No Comments by All Natural Annie on April 28, 2009
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Quick Lamb Recipe

Rosemary Lamb Chops in 15 minutes!

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