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reasons why I am a "cinnamon girl"

3/26/2019

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Spring has officially sprung! With the change of seasons, I always feel nervous about *seasonal threats. dōTERRA’s Cinnamon Bark oil has many beneficial compounds that can strengthen your immune system. You can put two drops in an empty veggie capsule to maintain a healthy immune system. Or, do what I do . . . add a 2-3 drops to a large water bottle (glass is best as some plastics will break down with essential oils) for a refreshing drink that offers immune-boosting protection plus supports healthy metabolic function AND helps curbs sweet cravings.

Among the many benefits of Cinnamon Bark oil is the powerful *cleansing properties. For this reason, dōTERRA recently formulated a mouthwash with Cinnamon Bark and other cleansing essential oils and natural ingredients such as miswak to help reduce plaque buildup
. Cinnamon Bark oil is also an ingredient in the doTERRA toothpaste--a natural and fluoride-free solution to help clean teeth, reduce plaque, and whiten teeth with gentle polishing agents. DIY mouthwash: While you are waiting to get your doTERRA mouthwash, you can make your own mouthwash by adding a drop to a shotglass of room temperature water.
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DIY cleaning tip: Combine a few drops of dōTERRA Cinnamon Bark oil with water in a spray bottle to tackle your little one’s sticky mess.

During the winter months, I kept a bottle of Cinnamon Bark near my warm sock and glove drawer. Combine a drop of Cinnamon with fractionated coconut oil, other carrier oil, or unscented hand and body lotion and apply to feet and hands just before donning winter socks and gloves for extra warmth.

Due to its spicy and sweet flavor, you can substitute it for the powdered spice in baking. Or make your own Cinnamon tea by adding "just a
 drop" of Cinnamon Bark essential oil to warm water or tea and - an excellent way to soothe occassional throat irritation.
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Here's a quick summary of the many benefits of Cinnamon Bark oil:

  • Supports healthy metabolic function*
  • Maintains a healthy immune system*
  • Naturally repels insects
  • Long used to flavor food and for its internal health benefits
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Quality matters

When ingesting essential oils, only use only the highest quality. Be sure that they have been tested for use as dietary supplements. Check out the doTERRA Cinnamon Bark oil that clearly includes dietary or "Supplement Facts."

Get the ONLY essential oil that I trust (because it's the most tested on the plantet) at retail or learn how to buy at Wholesale (no obligations, credit checks, or minimum purchase required) - buy a bottle of dōTERRA pure, therapeutic grade Cinnamon Bark oil 
here!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Host an online class or schedule a 1-on-1 Wellness Consultation

Would you like to host an online webinar featuring Cinnamon and other therapeutic grade essential oils? Or would you prefer a personal Wellness Consultation to share your specific health and wellness goals?

Please use the form below to get in touch with me and learn more about the power of essential oils for healthy body, mind, and spirit. And ask about how to get started with a Wholesale account - the best way to buy and save 25-55% (no credit check, no minimum order, no obligation).

Sending wishes for health and happiness,

Joan
Cinnamon girl

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recipe: khus lassi, a refreshing yogurt-based drink

2/1/2017

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Recipe featuring pure, therapeutic grade Vetiver and Wild Orange essential oils
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Lassi is a drink popular throughout the Indian subcontinent. It's made with yogurt, spices, and sometimes fruit. A traditional lassi is a savory and often flavored with roasted, ground cumin. Pureed fruit, most often mango, may be added for a "sweet lassi."

Todays lassi recipe is a hybrid. It starts as a Khus Lassi, then we add fresh orange segments, local honey, and touch of "khus syrup." or simple syrup made with pure, culinary grade Vetiver essential oil (recipe included below).

"Khus" is the Hindi name for Vetiver. Traditional khus syrup is made by soaking dry vetiver grass for 12 or more hours then straining to collect the extract. Sugar is then added and the mixture heated on a stove top until the sugar is melted. The syrup can be used to flavor sherbets, milkshakes, yogurts, and ice-creams.

Check out our two easy methods . . .

our two methods

​Our two methods are much simpler and doesn't involve shopping for vetiver grass that is free of synthetics, coloring, and preservatives. We substitute the fresh grass with pure, therapeutic (culinary) grade Vetiver essential oils to produce a Khus Syrup or Khus Honey that is good for the digestive system, endocrine system, immune system, nervous system, neurotic and excretory system. It helps to support metabolic function, rejuvenates the body, and boosts immunity.

recipe: khus syrup

Ingredients (makes 1 1/2 cups of syrup)
​​1 c raw sugar
1 c water
3 drops Vetiver essential oil

Instructions
Heat sugar and water over medium heat. Stir continually until sugar is melted. Remove from heat and cool before adding the Vetiver essential oil.

recipe: khus honey

Mix together
1/4 c local raw honey

1 - 2 drops Vetiver essential oil

recipe: khus lassi with orange

Ingredients
1 c plain Greek yogurt
1/2 c chilled milk or half milk-buttermilk or nut milk
1-2 T Khus syrup or 1 T Khus honey
About 2 T local raw honey or to taste
1 c crushed ice


1 large navel orange
​2 drops Wild Orange essential oil


2 T chopped pistachio nuts or cardamom pods (optional; garnish)
Instructions
  1. Place yogurt, milk, syrup, honey, and crushed ice in a blender.
  2. Cut away the peel and pith from oranges. Working over a bowl, cut segments free of membranes. Transfer segments and juices in bowl to the blender, and puree until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. Pour lassi mixture into 2 chilled glasses. Garnish with chopped nuts (optional), mint leaf, or orange slice. Serve immediately.

other variations & tips

Traditional Khus Lassi
Simply omit the orange segments and Wild Orange essential oil

Orange-Cinnamon Lassi
Omit the Khus syrup (vetiver simple syrup); keep the orange segments, 2 drops Wild Orange and 1 drop Cinnamon essential oil

Mango-Cardamom Lassi
Omit the Khus syrup; add chunks of rip mango or about 1/2 c mango puree, and 1 drop Cardamom essential oil

Tips: Chill the glasses before serving. Get creative, experiment with fruits and essential oils to make your own special lassi. Always remember to add a beautiful, fresh garnish.

where to buy essential oils for this recipe

Most essential oils on the market are not food grade. Often times, they contain synthetics, fillers, and other additives that are not safe nor intended for internal use. Please be sure to use our brand produced by the world's largest supplier of pure, therapeutic grade essential oils. that we recommend. Every bottle undergoes rigorous testing to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy.

Visit my retail store at www.mydoterra.com/joanlucci, email me joanlucci@gmail.com, call 505-920-2385, or complete the form below. You are welcome to buy at retail prices, but you can save 25% off retail when you enroll with a Wholesale account. It's quick and easy - no waiting period, no minimum orders, and no requirement to buy monthly.

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recipe: churros & dipping-sipping chocolate

12/16/2016

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If you have traveled to Spain, Mexico, Portugal, France or in the Southwestern United States, like my city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, you may have experienced the churro: a delicately fried pastry that is crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Some recipes begin with a pâte à choux, but the recipe we used for a "Cooking with Essential Oils" class at my friend Nubia's home is eggless and just four ingredients: water, sugar, salt, and flour.

Like a choux base, you boil the water, add the sugar and salt. When the sugar is disolved, you take the saucepan off the heat and slowly mix in the flour with a wooden spoon. It will have the consistency of mashed potatoes.

Most recipes will recommend you cool the dough, load it into a pastry bag, and (one-by-one) pipe and cut each churro in a pot of 375-degree, bubbling hot vegetable oil. With my "fear of frying," this takes me out of my comfort zone. And the thought of using this method in a cooking class of 10-12 people launches me to a place that's more like the Twilight Zone.

Here's the recipe, but please do continue reading as we share a two great technique tips and a safety note about using essential oils in recipes . . .

a better way . . .

At Nubia's suggestion, we decided to try a technique from America's Test Kitchen. Instead of loading the dough into a pastry bag and piping/cutting each churro, one-by-one, directly into a pot of bubbling hot oil, it recommends pre-piping the entire batch onto a cookie sheet.

While the dough is still warm and pliable,  load the dough into the pastry bag, then pipe onto a cookie sheet. With an #8 tip, we piped our churro sticks at about 4-inches in length.

essential oils used in our churros and chocolate

We used our trusty brand of pure, culinary grade Cinnamon essential oil to make our sugary coating for the churros and for one of our dipping-sipping chocolate flavors. The other dipping-sipping chocolate, served in four bowls, featured: Myrrh and espresso, Peppermint, and Wild Orange.

Click here to learn more about essential oils for culinary use and find out how to access our weekly essential oils teleclass (as in telephone ~ yes, you can join in by phone).

safety note

The only brand we recommend using as an ingredient in food and beverage, is doTERRA.  These are pure, therapeutic  grade essential oils that are clearly labeled as "supplements" ~ look for the "Essential Oil Supplement/Supplement Facts" on the side of the bottle to be sure they are safe for ingesting.

Where do you buy these essential oils? Click here to visit my retail store and open an account, but there is a better way . . .

Contact me to find out how to buy at 25% off retail.  Becoming a Wholesale Customer is quick, easy, and there is no waiting period, minimum order, or obligation to buy! Just phone me at
505-920-2385, ask for Joan, or email joanlucci@gmail.com to arrange a personal 15-minute overview of the buying options and enrollment kits that waive the 35.00 application fee, AND will save you more than 25% with your first order.

recipe

Click here to download the recipe for our churros and chocolate.
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    Joan Lucci
    Joan is a Wellness Advocate, culinary artist, social media and marketing consultant, and has worked in the natural foods industry. She holds a BS interior design and a BA communication. Click here for Joan's bio.


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    Derek is a Wellness Advocate, writer and performance coach, and certified sommelier. As a writer, he has published works on subjects ranging from golf to wine to science-fiction and was a staff writer and script editor for television and feature films. Derek earned his PhD from Northwestern University. Click here for Dr. Werner's bio.

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