One of the first things I researched when starting to use Essential Oils was how I could use them in my home for cleaning purposes. It didn’t take me long to find that I can use many oils for cleaning. I have developed some preferences and so I thought I would share them here to Continue Reading
Cooking with Oils: Special Crumbed Steak
This recipe is a very special one for me. My Mum used to make this dish for special occasions such as a birthday or when we had guests. One of the main reasons it was so special was that it took her a long time to make. But for me, it was the taste of Continue Reading
Everyone’s Favourite Chocolate Cake
Do you like chocolate cake? My children loved this one when they were young. They also loved making it as it was so easy to make. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. What you will need: 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1/2 cup Continue Reading
Armenian Easter Bread
Yeast cookery has always been my favourite and I am always excited to find new recipes that are both easy and tasty! Of course this recipe is meant to be made at Easter but is tasty all year round! It is also not exactly new as I found it in Mum’s Recipe book. I believe Continue Reading
Chocolate Truffles
Do you need a gift for a special occasion? Look no further than these delicious treats. This is a recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book. What you will need: 60 grams cream cheese 60 grams softened butter 125 grams chocolate, melted 1/2 cup coconut 2/3 cup chopped dried apricots and/or dried cranberries 2 tablespoons white rum Continue Reading
Vegetable and Rice Loaf
This recipe is an oldy but a goody! I made it the other day for lunch and served with some eggs and bacon. But, if you are doing without meat at the moment or permanently, this loaf is also great. It contains eggs and cheese and brown rice as well as a whole range of Continue Reading
Cooking with Oils: Mint and Wild Orange Fudge
Are you a chocolate lover? Do you go crazy at Easter time? Here is a recipe that you should love. It is simple to make and packed with natural flavour thanks to Essential Oils. This is one of my Mum’s recipes with a bit of a twist! What you will need: 3 cups sugar Continue Reading
What oil should I use for that?
If you are familiar with Essential Oils you will know that they are very helpful for use in our everyday lives. But do you find yourself wondering how specific oils or blends of oils can be used to replace complex and harmful chemicals in our everyday life? Of course Essential Oils are also chemicals and Continue Reading
Security Now! Part 1: Secure your home network – 5 tips to secure your router
Whether we like it or not our home computer networks are under threat. It may be from the teenage hacker around the corner who has just downloaded software that allows them to determine your wireless network password and “borrow” your bandwidth to then illegally download movies. Or, it may be an overseas criminal gang seeking Continue Reading
Invitation to Our ‘Doing it Safer Series’ – cleaning the safer, low tox way!
We use Essential oils in our personal care and household cleaning products and everyday we live out the mantra ‘we have an oil for that’! Why? Because we are committed to reducing the toxic load of chemicals in our home and in the homes of our family and friends. In doing this we have learned Continue Reading