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Wellness is not merely the absence of illness, it is a state of complete physical, mental, emotional & spiritual well-being

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Homemade Household & Cosmetic Products Using Essential Oils

August 30, 2017 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I know, I know, sounds so time-consuming and crunchy to make all your own cosmetics and household products, doesn’t it? But really, once I started learning about what goes in some of the products we use, I just couldn’t do it anymore. I became aware of the link between anti-perspirants and breast cancer. It makes…

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Filed Under: Home & Beauty Tagged With: doterra, essential oils, healthy living, homemade body cream, homemade essential oils products, homemade face cream, homemade surface spray, homemade toothpaste, lemon, oil diffusers, oil diffusing, patchouli, peppermint, toxin free living

Lemon & Poppy Seed Smoothie

March 9, 2016 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

This is a beautifully fresh smoothie for the last days of summer. The baobab powder intensifies the tartness of the lemon and provides many health benefits. Baobab is an eco friendly African product, which is high in vitamin C, antioxidants, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Poppy seeds are also high in calcium, magnesium and potassium, as…

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Gluten-free Biscotti

July 13, 2015 by theorganicspoon 2 Comments

Biscotti are a family favourite so I knew I had to come up with a healthier version of these traditional Italian biscuits. They are wheat- and grain-free, and I’ve used some stevia, allowing me to cut the amount of coconut sugar in half. I love to have them with a cup of tea or hot…

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Aubergine & Tahini Dip with Oryx Desert Smoked Salt

April 23, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

This is a very common dip in Israel and I often make it for Shabbat dinner. Traditionally the aubergine will be cooked on an open flame, giving it a smoky flavour. Using Oryx Desert Smoked Salt gives it that same flavour, while simply roasting it in the oven. Ingredients 1 large aubergine 2 tbsp tahini…

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Roasted Lemon, Sweet Potato & Corn Salad

April 21, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I recently posted my recipe for Roasted Lemon Ice Cream. The roasted lemons also work beautifully in savoury dishes, especially when combined with Mediterranean or Middle Eastern flavours. This salad is filling enough to have as a meal on its own, or it makes a great side for a family braai (South African BBQ) or…

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Roasted Lemon Ice Cream

April 10, 2015 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

My new favourite thing to do with lemons is to roast them. The natural sugar in the lemons caramelises, giving it a beautiful flavour somewhat similar to preserved lemons. This egg-based (but dairy-free) ice cream is packed full of an intense lemon flavour, the slight bitterness of which is off set by the honey. It…

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Lemon & Basil Truffles

March 19, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I love to use savoury flavours in desserts, and in these truffles the basil compliments the lemon really well. They are perfect to finish off a dinner or to give as a gift. Put them in a pretty glass jar and tie a ribbon around the neck… people always appreciate something that you have made…

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Zoodles with Roasted Fennel, Sage & Salmon

February 25, 2015 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

I recently bought a spiralizer and have been excited to start playing with it. I would definitely recommend getting one if you want to eat more healthy food… it was super easy to use and this dish was just as satisfying as a regular pasta. Maybe even more so because I felt so good after…

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