Deviled Eggs for a Spring Treat

Spring, and Easter, and eggs, oh what a treat! We love eggs any way; but deviled eggs are always a particularly nice treat, they just seem special. They are easy to make… well maybe except for peeling the eggs if their too fresh, but the rest is a breeze.

Just hard boil your eggs; cool, and peel. Cut the eggs in half removing the yolks to a bowl, and whites to your favorite plate for serving when filled.

*We find using a fork to work the yolks until they are a crumbly meal before adding the rest of the ingredients attains the best texture for the filling.

For the yolk filling we like a bit of the classics finely chopped celery and scallions, then we add our personal fresh herb flair, chopped chives, flat leaf parsley, oregano, and thyme. Shake in a bit of celery salt, granulated onion, sea salt and ground black pepper to taste, and a dash of paprika. Now add a heaping tablespoon of your favorite mayonnaise/nayonaise (to taste) and a dash of Dijon mustard, blend the ingredients well.

Fill the egg whites with rounded teaspoon fulls of your egg filling, evening out to finish. You can serve them a bed of greens, sprinkled with more fresh herbs, or paprika, or even just plain!

For Mediterranean style eggs add chopped capers… or a sweet and savory twist, chopped sweet or dill pickles. Any way you make them, we hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

They stay in the refrigerator 3 days as long as they’re well covered.

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Herbal Tips - Lovage

 

Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
Lovage is associated with the element fire and its planetary ruler is the sun. The common name refers to the plants European reputation as a love charm. When a sachet of lovage is placed in the bath it is said to make you more attractive and love inspiring. Though largely a forgotten herb now, the lovage plant was cultivated in medieval times for culinary and medicinal purposes.

Culinary
Lovage is a very old herb with properties perfect for today's healthy lifestyles. Its unique flavor, which is a combination of anise and celery, can be used as a salt substitute, plus it gives extra flavor to vegetarian soups and stews. You can use it much like you would celery or parsley with a lighter hand as it has a stronger flavor. Lovage works well in potato and tomato dishes, or anything in the starch category. Every part of the plant is edible; use leaves in salads, sauces, and soups. Lovage stalks are also used to replace meat in main dishes.

Gardening
Lovage is a perennial and is very easy to keep in the garden; it can be propagated by offsets, and it is very hardy. Before you plant, consider how much space can be devoted; mature plants will reach 4 to 7 feet tall, which makes it the perfect backdrop for any garden. It grows best in deep rich loam and full sun, and grows well in large containers, too.

Harvest & Storing
Both leaves and stems may be dried for winter use, too. To prepare the foliage for your spice shelf, just swish the stems in water, then clip off the leaflets and spread them out on a parchment lined tray to dry until they're ready to be stored in airtight containers. A dehydrator works well if you have one, and lovage can also be hung to dry on the stem in a cool dry spot. The seed heads (which mature in August) should be laid out flat to dry, then put in a large bag and shaken to remove the seeds. Mason jars make great storage containers as long as they are stored in a dark cabinet. 

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Top Immune Boosters

Herbal antibiotic alternatives… In addition to getting the nutrients you need to support your immune system, a number of herbal medicines can help prevent and fight infection. One of the beauties of antimicrobials is their non-specificity and their crossover as many are good for bacterial and viral infections.

Here are some go-to herbs for immune boosting, infection prevention, and the treatment of common cold, flu, and respiratory infections.

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is an amazingly effective herb. While it doesn’t help as much to treat the symptoms of a cold, Echinacea is effective for cold prevention and reoccurrence so it can be taken throughout cold and flu season, or when you have a cold to help prevent it from returning.

Elderberry (Sambucas nigra) has been found to be effective in the treatment of flu for both adults and children. It is most useful when started within two days of the onset of symptoms. It can be taken in pills or capsules, though some prefer the delicious tasting extracts and syrups.

Garlic (Allium sativum) is both immune boosting and antimicrobial meaning it can fight viral and bacterial infections. The best way to use garlic for prevention is to include it abundantly in your diet, either cooked into vegetables and other foods, or preferably raw in salad dressings if you tolerate the taste. A clove can also be pressed and mixed with a teaspoon of honey and taken right off the spoon. This can be repeated one to two times daily during a cold.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an antimicrobial herb that also helps with the aches, pains, and digestive symptoms that come along with cold and cough. You can make a tea with one or two teaspoons freshly grated ginger root steeped in one cup boiling water for 10minutes and then sweetened with a bit of honey, and you can also use capsules and liquid extracts.

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them very effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. One to two cups daily has been shown to prevent sinus infections.

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New Natural Veggie Wash & Ring Brush

Our natural veggie wash is formulated to use with all fruits and vegetables; a few drops in your greens wash water, or a pump on your ring brush to scrub potatoes, removes dirt and other

surface debris.   http://noordinarychick.com/foryouyourhomeandenvironment.aspx

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Severe Injury/Surgery Scar Massage Oil

This specialized essential oil synergy is stronger than normal massage oil as it is designed to reduce your scar and restore the tissue in the effected area.

Severe Injury/Surgery Scar Massage Oil was designed in 2014 as I was completing my Aromatherapy Certification for a girlfriend who injured herself terribly skiing and has a large surgical scar across the front of her shoulder that’s visible in a summer shirt. I mentioned at the time although I didn’t think the scar would disappear; I thought it could aid with the screaming red color, as well as reducing the swelling and size over time. I saw the scar last Saturday night (2.20.16); it’s much smaller and is the color of her skin with light marks of a surgical scar, I was truly amazed at how the use of the essential oil synergy had healed her.

The next time the unique blend was tested I got a call from my daughter, my granddaughter had fallen and had 4 stiches in her forehead! As my granddaughter is only 3 I diluted the essential oil synergy and mailed it to my daughter with instructions to start applying it as soon as the stiches were removed. Luckily for our family the essential massage oil made her scar all but disappear! You really have to look closely and know about the injury to see it now, and she will be 4 in May.

Then most recently a close friend was diagnosed with skin cancer on her forehead and was left with an indentation when the mass was removed. As soon as the stitches came out and the skin in the effected area was closed she started using No Ordinary Chick Severe Injury/Surgery Scar Message Oil and here is how remarkable it looks, before and after.

Severe Injury/Surgery Scar Message Oil is available by special order just contact us
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Essential Oil Safety News

We recently heard that ‘Young Living’ has been warned by the FDA to refrain from unsafe practices and instruction with their essential oils, especially regarding ingesting them.

The FDA was created to protect the consumer and can shut down any business that doesn’t comply with their safety rules and industry regulations.

As a Certified Aromatheropist I could never imagine recommending ingesting any essential oil as you never know how it was extracted, all kinds of chemical solvents can be used to cut costs… learning to rate the quality of an essential oil vender is something you learn when you get certified.

It is unfortunate for all of us practicing aromatherapy that one company’s bad manners affect the rules governing us all, and it’s time to find our voices and tell ‘Young Living’ that not complying with the FDA regulations is bad for everyone, so please STOP NOW!

 

We are a Frontier Coop member, the coop owns and distributes Aura Cacia Essential & Carrier Oils, is World Trade friendly, and made number five on the top ten best quality essential oil venders in 2015. Our state buying Rep’s, written literature, and recipes never recommend ingesting essential oils.

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Rose Quartz from Madagascar

Rose Quartz from Madagascar is considered extra grade because it is especially pink and more difficult to find than the paler pink colors usually seen in rose quartz.

Beautiful pink rose quartz is one of the most popular metaphysical stones. It is found in many places in the world, and usually forms in large masses. Individual crystal formations of rose quartz are rare.

Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love. One of the most important stones for heart chakra work; rose quartz opens the heart to all types of love, love of self, love of family, love of friends, romantic love. 

It is quartz and rose quartz can have a high energy vibration, but it is also calming and soothing.

Rose Quartz opens the heart to compassion for self and for others, and raises self-esteem. It eases guilt and balances emotions, lowering stress and bringing peace. Use rose quartz to enhance positive self-affirmations.

The soothing energy of rose quartz fosters empathy, reconciliation, and forgiveness of others. Lowering stress and tension in the heart, it clears out anger, jealousy, resentment of others, and allows healing of heart issues and dis-ease associated with holding on to such negative emotions.

Known as a romance stone, rose quartz can be used to attract love. Put a piece of it by your bedside table, or in the relationship corner of a room or home to attract new love, or to add trust and re-commitment to existing relationships. Rose Quartz lends loving energy to relationships, bringing calm and peace. The comforting and soothing energy of rose quartz can also help heal a broken heart, allowing release of pent-up emotions and grief. It also helps release unexpressed feelings about others.

Rose Quartz allows the user to be more open and accept love from others, and to recognize the unconditional love of the universe. Use it to bring calm and harmony during times of increased stress or crisis. Rose Quartz may also be used to balance all of the chakras, to remove negative energy, and replace it with love energy.

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